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BIFS NEWSLETTER United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality Busan International Foreign School www.bifskorea.org | [email protected] | T. 82 51 742 3332 ISSUE 42, February 5, 2016 Contents This Coming Week at BIFS 1. Mon-Tue, Feb 8-9: Lunar New Year Holiday 2. Wed, Feb 10: School Resumes Whole School 1. Developing Leadership in our Students 2. Lunar New Year Holiday 3. BIFS New Articles of Association 4. Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year 5. BIFS Spring Open House 6. PTA News 7. ISA ACER Testing Privacy Information for Parents 8. Rise of the Robots 9. PE Uniform Shop 10. BIFS PIPA Request 11. IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts 12. Cafeteria Menu: February 10-12 Elementary School 1. Lunar New Year 2. ELC Parent Coffee – Feb 17 3. Flakes 4. Upcoming Elementary Events Middle School and High School 1. School Trips 2. Athletic Update 3. CCA Transition Schedule For Your Diary BIFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17 School & Community Links (Click to jump straight to the article - home icon brings you back to Contents)

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Busan International Foreign School Newsletter, Issue 42, 5 February 2016.

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BIFS NEWSLETTERUnited in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

Busan International Foreign Schoolwww.bifskorea.org | [email protected] | T. 82 51 742 3332

ISSUE 42, February 5, 2016

ContentsThis Coming Week at BIFS1. Mon-Tue, Feb 8-9: Lunar New Year Holiday2. Wed, Feb 10: School Resumes

Whole School1. Developing Leadership in our Students2. Lunar New Year Holiday3. BIFS New Articles of Association4. Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year5. BIFS Spring Open House6. PTA News7. ISA ACER Testing Privacy Information for Parents8. Rise of the Robots9. PE Uniform Shop10. BIFS PIPA Request11. IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts12. Cafeteria Menu: February 10-12

Elementary School1. Lunar New Year2. ELC Parent Coffee – Feb 173. Flakes4. Upcoming Elementary Events

Middle School and High School1. School Trips2. Athletic Update3. CCA Transition Schedule

For Your Diary

BIFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17

School & Community Links

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This last weekend, Mr. Fernando Alvarez and I had the pleasure of co-leading the AISA Student Leadershipworkshop for students from Seoul, Osaka, Yokohama and Busan. What an invigorating and inspiring experienceto work with the leaders of tomorrow as they learn, reflect and grow in their understanding of leadership. Eachof the students in the workshop displayed a passionate desire to be a positive influence back in their schools andin the larger world. This past weekend inspired me to reflect on what we are doing at BIFS to cultivate theleadership skills for all of our students and to dare to dream to do more.

Do you remember the first time you had a chance to be a leader? It could have been a formal role or aninformal opportunity. Were you excited? Scared? Did you feel prepared? It is interesting that when we asked thestudents in our workshop how many of them felt they were leaders, only some raised their hands. Why is that? Iwould suggest it is because society has made leadership something bigger than it is and that our studentsperceive that becoming a leader is only for the exclusive few who are born with the ability to lead. At BIFS, webelieve everyone is a leader! We also believe that each student can further grow and develop their leadershipskills. In our workshop, we shared a profound TedTalk on Leadership by Mr. Drew Dudley. In his talk, Mr. Dudleyshares his belief that we should celebrate leadership as an everyday act of improving each other’s lives. Whenwe do this, it creates what he calls ‘a lollipop moment’ – a small act that makes a profound difference insomeone else’s life. Our goal is to create more ‘lollipop moments’ for others and to tell others when they havedone so in our lives!

At BIFS, we are committed to providing formal and informal opportunities for all of our students to explore anddevelop their leadership abilities. Informally, students are cultivating their leadership skills when they participatein collaborative learning groups, make presentations about their learning outcomes, solve complex problems,volunteer to do community service, are positive team members, choose to be a buddy to a student who needsone and when they help resolve conflicts out on the playground between friends. Formally, our studentsbecome better leaders through taking on leadership roles in clubs, activities, sports, fine arts, studentgovernment or in class by being a group leader or organizer for a project. Additionally, the topics and traits ofleadership are highlighted throughout the curriculum and through special leadership training events. In thefuture, we will seek to create even more exciting student leadership development opportunities!

Thank you for your support as together we grow our young leaders of tomorrow. It is important work! We lookforward to the differences your students will make in the lives of others as they create ‘lollipop moments’ that willchange the world! Go BIFS! Go Bears!

Kevin BakerHead of School

Whole SchoolDeveloping Leadership in our Students

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As a reminder, if you have not voted for or against the proposed new Articles of Association, please cast yourvote. https://goo.gl/OT1T9T The Articles of Association have been posted in the Parents’ Area on theschool website. We need to hear from all of our parents! Thank you.

Lunar New Year Holiday

BIFS New Articles of Association

On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to wishyou all joyous celebration for the upcoming Lunar NewYear holiday!

As a reminder, BIFS will resume school for students onWednesday, February 10th. As we communicated earlierin the year, the school cancelled the professionaldevelopment day that was previously scheduled forFebruary 10th so we could add another instructional dayfor our students.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to schoolon this day!

Kevin BakerHead of School

Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic YearBIFS is conducting an annual re-enrollment process to obtain commitment from families regarding their plansfor the upcoming school year. The form was sent out by email on Monday, February 1. Families who wish to re-enroll or leave for the school year beginning August 2016 must complete the re-enrollment form via email byFriday, February 12. To continue enrollment at BIFS for the 2016-17 academic year, a non-refundable re-enrollment payment of 2,000,000 won must be made by Monday, February 29. The invoice will be sent toparents via email by Wednesday, February 17. Further questions, please contact the Admissions office.([email protected] | 051-742-3332, extension # 100 or 101)

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BIFS Spring Open HouseBIFS is holding our Spring Open House on Thursday, February 25, from 9:30 AM. We have sent advertisingcards home via students, and we would appreciate it if you could share them with other non-BIFS families orpost them in public places. If you would like more hard copies or a soft copy for posting online, please contactMiyoung Kim ([email protected]). Please help us to spread the word about our school!

Thank you for your support and partnership!

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PTA News

PTA is looking for a Chairperson to facilitate Teacher Appreciation Week. This week celebrates all our staff fromthe 9th – 13th May. We would require this person to create a volunteer roster for baking goods, decorating staffrooms etc. It is not a difficult job. It brings lots of smiles to our teachers! Please email PTA officers [email protected] if you would like to get involved.

Knowledge is power! Thank you Mr. Swenson and Mr. Robb for last Wednesday’s MS/HS coffee. It was veryinformative. Kit Whitney did a wonderful job leading the discussion about teenage drugs and alcohol in Korea.We were reminded how important it is to talk to your child about the effects of chemicals. There werepresentations by two sets of students about their projects of 8th grade “Shark Tank” and 10th grade “MYPPersonal Project”. Fabulous seeing what our children are accomplishing.

Did you know that children do better in school when their parents are involved at their school? Who knew?

Joy PriedemanPTA President

Hooray for Denmark and South Africa country team leaders! Thank you for being the first tostep up! Don't leave your country behind. Sign up to be your country's team leader.http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4baaaa23abfd0-international

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ISA ACER Testing Privacy Information for ParentsPlease find below the Privacy Statement from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) withregards to the ISA testing for Grades 3-10. To know more about their privacy policies, go tohttps://www.acer.edu.au/privacy.

Privacy StatementDear Parent

Your child’s school has chosen to administer the International Schools’ Assessment (“the Assessment”) to itsstudents. The Assessment is an assessment program designed by The Australian Council for EducationalResearch Ltd (ABN 19 004 398 145) (“ACER”) for students in international schools and schools with aninternational focus in grades 3 to 10. The aims of the Assessment include: to measure students’ performance inrelation to scales that describe levels of proficiency in mathematical literacy, reading, writing and/or scientificliteracy performance in relation to other international school students at the same grade level. De-identified datafrom the Assessment may be used for the purpose of research by ACER (“the Aims”).

Personal information is that information or opinion that tends to identify a particular individual such as nameand date of birth. In pursuit of the Assessment your child’s school will disclose your child’s personal informationto ACER which now stores it for the purpose of administering and reporting on the results of the Assessment inpursuit of the Aims (“the Purpose”). ACER will only collect, use, store or disclose your child’s personalinformation in pursuit of the Purpose. The collection of your child’s personal information by ACER was notrequired by law. Principally, if that information is not provided your child will not be able to participate in theAssessment and assist in achieving the Aims or any special consideration or accommodation in respect of theAssessment may not be able to be granted.

Disclosure of your child’s personal informationIn pursuit of the Purpose ACER will disclose the results of your child’s participation and any other of your child’spersonal information it holds to your child’s school. By permitting your child’s participation in the Assessmentyou have consented to such disclosure. Should you not wish to consent please contact the relevant school orpursue your right to complain as set out in the ‘Your Rights’ section below.

Please note:1. that under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (an Australian privacy law by which ACER is bound) ACER is bound to

ensure that, if your child’s school is not in Australia or an external territory ACER should take steps to ensurethe school complies with relevant Australian Privacy law;

2. but if you consent to the disclosure of your child’s personal information to its relevant school e.g. yourchild’s results, ACER will not have to take steps to ensure compliance by your child’s school;

3. the country of your child’s school may not have similar privacy laws or measures by which you may pursueany of your or your child’s rights in respect of privacy as that of Australia.

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ISA ACER Testing Privacy Information for Parents - ContinuedSensitive informationSensitive information is information that, for example, relates to an individual’s health, race or ethnic origin orreligious beliefs. The most usual occasion sensitive information is collected for the Purpose is if specialaccommodation is requested for a student in respect of the Assessment for health reasons including a medicalcondition or intellectual impairment. You do not have to consent to the collection of such sensitive information.

But by supplying such sensitive information to your school or ACER in relation to the Assessment you haveconsented to the collection of the same by the school and ACER. By such consent the relevant sensitiveinformation will be stored and used by ACER for the Purpose. If you do not consent or object in any way youmay complain to ACER as set out in the ‘Your Rights’ section below.

Your rightsACER takes seriously the protection of your and your child’s personal information. ACER will abide by the PrivacyAct 1988 (Cth).

You and your child has the right to:1. inspect his or her personal information;2. request amendment of personal information; and3. make complaint in respect of a breach of your child’s privacy.

To exercise any or all of the above rights please review ACER’s privacy policy locatable at:www.acer.edu.au/privacy which sets out the processes of how you may attend to the same.

Yours faithfully,

Dara Ramalingam and Glenda Robertson ISA Project DirectorsAustralian Council for Educational Research

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Rise of the Robots

Last weekend proved to be hugely successful for the two BIFS Robotics Teams that took part in the Korea RobotChampionship at KINTEX, Ilsan.

The Middle and High School Team’s Robot managed to score over 3 times the points that last years team madein the Robot Games. They had to talk to a panel of judges on no less than 3 occasions and on each of thoseoccasions the students did fantastically well. They spoke clearly and with a tremendous amount of passion andenthusiasm about their Robot Design. The judges were incredibly impressed with the students’ Robot Design,and also complimented the students on their programming skills. The judges were also surprised to hear thatsuch a good design came from a team of students who had never taken part in the competition before.

The Elementary school team, NXT (Nuclear Xtreme Team) aimed to completed one mission successfully at thecompetition, but the team members kept programming and testing until the last minute and completed 3missions in their final robot game. They also blew the judges away with their soft-plastic recycling project. Theirpictures, posters, research and presentation proved to the judges that the students were actively involved inmaking a difference in the world of trash around them.

The judges also evaluated each team on their team spirit, togetherness and their ability to communicate theirideas effectively. In this task our students really shined. They were truly united in their diversity and thriving intheir Individuality.

Well Done Teams!!!!

Students are already talking of taking part next year. The theme for next year will be Animal Allies. Please [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested in taking part in the Korea RobotChampionship next year.

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Rise of the Robots - Continued

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It is a great time to purchase your BIFS blanket!! A doublelayer of polar fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm onthese cold days!! BIFS blankets are 40,000 KRWNOW 35,000 KRW and can be purchased in the PE UniformShop.

BIFS Beanies *10,000 KRW Colors: Black, Gray and CobaltBlue *BIFS Beanies can be purchased in the PE UniformShop.

Gray and white Hoodies (no zip) *30,000 KRW *Hoodies can be purchased in the PE Uniform Shop.

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PE Uniform ShopLOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT SCHOOL? The PE Uniform Shop is a great place to start!Open our PE Uniform Shop Volunteer Sign Up Genius for more information on days we have open! Novolunteer is turned away, however, and no experiences is needed! Training is provided!! For more informationabout volunteering in the PE Uniform Shop, contact Dee Baker at [email protected].

THE PE UNIFORM SHOP is now open Monday thru Thursday! Please check the calendar on the BIFS website foractual shop hours each week. Note: Shop hours are determined by the availability of our volunteers!

BIFS Beanies and BIFS Bears Hoodies are made available to you by the BIFS Bears Club.

All general information regarding PE Uniforms can be found under the “life at BIFS” tab on the BIFS website!

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IT Services has negotiated a range of discounted prices and trade-in deals on Appleproducts for staff and students at BIFS, from our Apple equipment vendor, ComIT.

Savings are typically around 12% for MacBook laptops and iMacs, 11% on Mac Minis, 8% on iPad Airs, and 6%on iPad Minis. For example:• a 13.3" MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD is currently 1,205,4000 KRW

versus a 1,370,000 KRW retail price• a 13.3" MacBook Pro Retina with a 2.7GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD is currently 1,619,200 KRW

versus 1,840,000 KRW retail price

To view a list of available products and order, please visit the following web addresses:

http://bit.ly/itservices-apple-listhttp://bit.ly/itservices-order-formhttp://bit.ly/itservices-order-kr (Korean)http://bit.ly/itservices-apple-tradein (Trade-in prices)

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

BIFS PIPA Request

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IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts

PIPA Reminder - Please submit your PIPA agreement to the school officeThank you to the many parents who have completed and submitted their PIPA agreement to the school office.However, we still need those who have not yet completed their form to do so as soon as possible. Thank you foryour cooperation.

DongYeong Bus Company Call CenterOur bus company operates a call center whereby we can notify all of our families about changes in orcancellation of bus services due to bad weather or unsafe driving conditions. In order for this system to workproperly, BIFS needs to provide the company with parent contact numbers. While we are continuing to collectPIPA forms, it is important that the bus company receive parent contact information at this time. Thank you foryour understanding.

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Cafeteria Menu: February 10-12

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We serve brunch buffet or international buffet every 3rd Thursday of a month.

Sandwich Bar

Lunch Menu

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Elementary SchoolLunar New Year

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The elementary division wishes you a Happy Lunar New Year! Thank you warmly for your contributions to thegift baskets for our contracted staff -- what a lovely way to say thank you for the part they play in making schoola safe, pleasant environment. We were so thankful to receive items not only from the elementary, but also fromsome of our upper school students and the PTA.

A huge thank you to the parent volunteers who assembled the gift bags on Thursday morning:Lyne Turnbull, Kakaraki Dimitra, Adriana Diaz, Stacey Shields, Maria Baglatzi and Akko Ruoff

We look forward to seeing all of you at school next Wednesday (Feb 10).

ELC Parent CoffeePlease join our ELC Parent Coffee on reading aloud to our children at home. The coffee will be held in the ELCHall on February 17th, Wednesday, from 2:15-3:15.

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FlakesThe Elementary Drama Club wrapped up the second term of electives with a performance of "Flakes! TheMusical". The participating students ranged from Kindergarten to Grade 5 and spent about 12 weeks rehearsingfor their production. They worked very hard and they truly sparkled like snowflakes in the final show! The storywas not only a celebration of our winter snowflakes, but also encapsulated our school motto, “United in ourDiversity, Thriving in our Individuality” as the individual snowflakes learned that they are in some ways all thesame, yet in other ways all unique. What a fun way to keep our motto alive and real to the students! Thank youto Ms. Emily, Ms. Waldman, and Ms. Swenson for leading the elective. Here is a link, if you’d like to view theshow, and you can check out more photos on the ES blog.

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Date/Time Event Details

Feb 10 School resumesFeb 10-12 No electives Term 3 electives begin Feb 12Feb 12, 2:35-3:15 pm Elementary Assembly Grade 5 will share what they have learned in their unit

about media literacy.Feb 12 Term 3 Electives Electives registration closedFeb 17 and 18 ISA ACER Testing Grades 3-5 will take the external assessments provided by

ISA-ACER. More details in a separate article.Feb 19, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly House assembly: students will work in their houses in a

variety of activities.Feb 26, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Students who took part in the First Lego League elective

and competition in Seoul will give feedback about theirexperience and share what it was all about.

Feb 26, 2:35-3:15 Elementary Assembly Grade 1 will present their learning related to their Unit ofInquiry and their work on opinion writing.

Mar 1 No school for students Professional development day for faculty

Upcoming Elementary Events

Anne SweetElementary School Principal

Leda CedoPYP Coordinator

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During their downtime, the ladies all grew socially by networking with the other participants. There werestudents from 22 other countries and our kids connected with many others to form new friendships. One of ourstudents said they were talking with three other girls and they realized that between the four of them, theyspoke 8 different languages.

The ladies also learned independence skills. They were up at breakfast around 7 am, made it to their rehearsalhall, remembered all needed materials, and went to bed without help from any of the adults. They alsomanaged to get some homework done along the way.

These same things apply to all of the travel opportunities your children can experience at BIFS. I wouldencourage you to strongly consider sending your children on one of the many trips that BIFS has to offer. If youhave any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact either of the principals at the Middle or High School level.

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I recently spent time traveling with a wonderfulgroup of students to Zhuhai, China for a choir andorchestra conference. The students missed severaldays of school and a weekend to be able toparticipate. The students missed work in theirclasses, but learned a great deal that you can’t insidethe school walls.

The conference pushed the students to new levels intheir vocal and instrumental growth. For 10 hours aday, the students worked in small groups and fullensembles to practice the professional level materialfor the concert that was scheduled at the end of the4 day conference. While sitting in the audience, I feltas if I was listening to a professional musicianconcert rather than kids from ages 9 – 18. It wasamazing.

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School Trips - Continued

Jamie RobbHigh School Principal

Nate SwensonMiddle School Principal

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Athletic UpdateUpcoming Events:

Recent Activity:Weekend of January 28 , 2015

AISA Conference News

The BIFS Highs School Girls and Boys Basketball teams travelled to Korea International School and Seoulinternational School to participate for the first time ever in the Association of International schools in AISA (AISA)Conference. Teams from Senri and Osaka International Schools, Yokohama International School and two teamsfrom Seoul were all in attendance. Competition was stiff: Here is what the coaches had to say:

The HS Girls Basketball team competed in the AISA Tournament at Seoul International School this past weekendagainst tough competition from both Korea and Japan.

The girls fought hard and never gave up, no matter how tough the competition was. Nina Haldorsen and JeniHsing led the team up the court with their smart plays and strong dribbling skills. Leila Inyoni, Johanne Hamnes,Amanda Poulsen, and Natalia Tsouka controlled the boards both defensively and offensively, with Leila andAmanda also dominating the scoreboard. With their speed and intensity, Kellie Stutsel, Emma Priedeman, MariaWitso and Justine Castro pressured the teams, which resulted in numerous steals and panic from the opposingteams.

Congratulations to Nina Haldorsen for receiving the Player of the Tournament (from our team) award. As well asa big congratulation to the whole team who won the overall Sportsmanship Award. Thank you to Ulla Poulsenfor being our “team mom” for the weekend. Also, thank you to the teachers and parents who constantly supportthe Girls Basketball program. Without your support, the success of this past weekend would not have beenpossible.

Here is what the Boys team coaches had to say about their tournament:

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MS Volleyball Boys & Girls KISAC RED Tournament @ BIFS February 19-20

MS Volleyball Boys & Girls SKAC Tournament @ BIFS February 25

HS Basketball KISAC RED Tournament @ CCS February 26-27

MS Volleyball Boys & Girls KISAC BLUE Tournament @ CI & BISC March 5

HS Soccer begins March 1

MS Basketball begins March 7

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Athletic Update - ContinuedDespite several injuries and a short bench, the BIFS boys team was able to reach a new plateau in BIFSbasketball by taking 4th place in the AISA Tournament. AISA certainly challenged the boys in a way they had notbeen challenged before. The boys found this out quickly as they dropped the first two games on Friday. Theycame back tired but determined on Saturday, and their resolute paid off. They beat a tough Osaka team withoutstanding defense, notably by Eric Kim and Sotirios Tsoukas, and great team unity. This win propelled BIFSinto the winner's bracket. The next two games proved to be just too much for the young men. Despites strongdefensive by an injured Liam Robb and supporting role played by Mike Huynh, they lost badly to the same KISteam that they lost to the day previous (and later went on to win the tournament). They returned to the courtjust 2 hours later to play their 5th game in two days against YIS. Despite a tremendous effort, the Yokohamateam defeated the boys by 6.

Coach Johnson told the boys after that he “could not be prouder” of their efforts. “To go into a tournament withthis much intensity and not lay down, but to learn from the situation is a true example of resilience”. Thesewords could certainly be recognized by the efforts of Sergei Son, who was on the court for almost every minuteof every game.

The boys did receive some accolades from the tournament as well. Joe Byrne and Chris Sim were both namedto the All-Tournament Team. Joe’s achievement was especially noteworthy as he was playing through the painof a sprained ankle he suffered early in the tournament. The team also received the Sportsmanship Award.

AISA Girls Basketball 2016 AISA Boys Basketball 2016

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Athletic Update - ContinuedAISA Math Mania And Student Leadership Conference

BIFS math Department and leadership Department hosted schools from Japan and Seoul to compete in theannual Math Mania Competition. Cindy Clifford put together individual and team sessions that challenge thelimits of high school math students. In the end the Best Mathematician individual awards went to SeoulInternational School and Yokohama International School. Likewise the best team Math competition award waswon by the team of mathletes from Korea International School. Our team poured their hearts into it and gainedvaluable insight into what we need next year to be competitive!

Fernando Alvarez (BIFS Spanish) and Mr. Kevin Baker (BIFS Head of School) presented two engaging sessions forthe leadership side of things. All the students then came together for an engineering challenge in which theteams divided up into mixed teams and competed for best bridge, worst bridge and the most visually stunningbridge. Thank you again to Eric Bok and Christine Hillier for their fantastic coordination of this event!

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Athletic Update - Continued

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CCA (After School Co-curricular Activities) Transition SchedulePlease note that Season 2 will end on the 5th of February. However, the HS basketball practices and Greaserehearsals will continue during the two weeks between seasons. Season 3 will begin on Monday, 22 February.

Season 3 forms have been sent out, so please check your inbox for an email from the MS and HS offices. Formsneed to be completed by the Wednesday, 10 February. If you have not received the form, please contact theMS or HS offices.

Thank you again for being a booster of the BIFS Bears I look forward seeing you at the events!

Marty Wagner Athletic Director

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February 20165th • End of S02 CCA/Elective

• Registration deadline for ABRSM Music Theory and Practical Exams

8th-9th • Lunar New Year Holiday

10th • School Resumes

12th-13th • KIMEA High School Music Festival

12th • ES Assembly

17th • ELC Parent Coffee - Reading Aloud

17th-18th • ACER - ISA Testing

19th-20th • KIMEA National Honors Festival

• KISAC MS RED VBall @ BIFS

19th • HS Assembly

• ES Assembly

22nd • Start S03 CCA/Elective

24th • BIFS Parent Workshop

• PTA Meeting

25th • Spring Open House

• SKAC MS Vball @ BIFS

26th-29th • MS Ski Trip 2016

26th • ES Assembly

• KISAC HS RED BBall @ CCS

27th-28th • EARCOS Weekend Workshop

March 20161st • Faculty PD – No School

• HS Soccer Practice Begins

2nd-8th • G12 Mock Exams

2nd • ES Parent Coffee

4th • ES Assembly

5th • KISAC MS Boys Vball @ BISC

• KISAC MS Girls Blue VBall @ CI

7th • MS Basketball Practice Begins

9th • BIFS Parent Workshop

• PTA Meeting

11th • HS Assembly

• March of the Bands

15th • KIMEA Middle School Honor Orchestra Festival

17th • WoW Fashion Show

• SKAC HS Futsal @ GIFS (Blue)

18th • Noon Dismissal

21st-Apr 1st • Spring Break Holiday

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