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Do you ever wonder if you’ve played a bit part in someone else’s family lore?
For example, back in 1999 when I made the misguided decision to be a middle school cheerleader, my dad came to one of the football games to watch me cheer and ended up sitting near a couple of girls who knew nothing about football. At one point they called the penalty flag a “little yellow scarfy thingy” and 25 years later, that’s still what my family says when a ref throws a flag.
I have no idea who those girls were, but I still think of them fondly
#we also reference the PE coach announcer#who used to chew his food while on the mic#but it’s harder to type out imitation chewing noises
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Sakura
(Part Two)
One - Two
genre : Chaptered, Fluff
pairing : childhood friends: soccer player! Nakamoto Yuta x single mom! Reader (Y/N)
word count : 2.3k words
You’ll always be his Sakura.
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It was the summer before his third grade when his dad announced that they will be moving to Seoul because of a business opportunity. The then eight-year-old Yuta hated that he had to leave his friends just because he can't stay in Japan. He hated that he had to transfer schools and learn a new language. Why do they have to move to another country? Why not move to another city instead?
When the teacher introduced him to the class of third graders, he just glared at his Korean classmates who were looking at him in wonder. He doesn't want to be friends with them. He doesn't want to talk. He doesn't want to learn a new language. He's Japanese, why would he speak Korean? The teacher told him - or at least that was what he understood - to sit on a vacant chair at the back of the class. His classmates were staring at him. He's the new guy, it's normal. But he hated the attention.
It was lunch when he decided to eat on the school's rooftop. He wasn't surprised that it was locked but a girl was drawing on the door of the rooftop. Isn't she in his class? The girl seated in front of him? A crayon drawing of stick figures made him curious, what is that?
A certain symbol caught his attention, a straight line with a beak-like image and wings at the end held by a stickman he believed is a girl because of the triangular picture below her body. "Sakura?" He asked and the girl jolted in surprise, quickly hiding what she was doing. "Cardcaptor Sakura?"
The girl was wide-eyed, looked at her drawing then at him. He noticed how her eyes twinkle at that even if the area isn't well-lit. Or is it because she just cried? "You're that Japanese guy." She said in Korean and he only caught the words 'Japanese' and 'guy' so she's probably referring to him. "Do you know Cardcaptor Sakura?" He only nodded. It is a hit in Japan, everyone knows Sakura. "I like Cardcaptor Sakura!" She exclaimed with a bright smile.
That was the first time he saw that girl who loves Sakura. The first classmate who talked to him as if they spoke the same language. He remembered handing her a comic of her favorite cartoons the next day and she introduced herself as Y/N, even asking him along the lines of 'Can you teach me Japanese?' and 'Do you want to be friends with me?'
His initial plan of not knowing Korean or not talking to people backfired. He wanted to have a real conversation with this Sakura girl. His first Korean friend.
Yuta would remember teaching her hiragana every lunchtime, on their own place by the door of the rooftop and she would teach him hangul in exchange. Before class, she would tell him stories about what happened to Sakura from the episode yesterday as if he didn't watch the same show. After class, they would spend some time in the playground waiting for her mom to pick her up.
She was also the person who encouraged him to try out for the soccer team. Unlike in Japan, soccer isn't a required PE in Korea so his classmates were amazed that he knew how to play soccer, even defeating some older kids. "Yuta, sugoi!" She exclaimed that made him smile, a real genuine smile he never showed to everyone. "You're handsome when you smile. You should smile more often." It was her who made him smile more. Just because he wanted her to call him handsome once again.
In fourth grade, the two were so close that she spent time in their home and him on hers. Sometimes she would even sleep at their place when her mom has to stay all night in the hospital. He found out that she doesn't have a dad, he left them when she's just a baby and that she would always cry in her sleep looking for her dad. Kids weren't very welcoming with the idea of a broken family either and he would often see her crying on the stairs to the rooftop.
And now, she's the one who has children. A mom. He never imagined that he will see her as a mom in the future. He wondered if she still cries for her dad. He wonders if she still knew how to speak or write Japanese. He wonders if she could call him 'handsome' again.
Yuta promised that he wouldn't stay that long in Korea, he wanted to leave as soon as the wedding was over and he had every reason why. But Mark Lee, his secretary, thinks that he needs to stay for a couple more days and think of it as a vacation before the big soccer leagues happen.
"Your alma mater is inviting you to teach the soccer club," Mark noted as he stared at the email by the administration of his former elementary school. The place where he honed his soccer playing skills.
The place where he met her.
The younger guy was surprised when the soccer player agreed to the said invitation. Even forcing him to do it today before he changes his mind. Luckily, he doesn't have any schedules that day.
The school changed a lot. Well, it's been years since he last visited the place. A lot of buildings surrounded the soccer field and he watched how elementary kids played. They look so small or is it because he's used to watching the adults play? The principal greeted him and introduced him to the soccer coach who looked so cocky. But instead of heading to the soccer field, he asked the principal if he could look upstairs.
His feet dragged him to the staircase to the rooftop. Their meeting place. The door changed color, erasing her drawing that they maintained for years. From the stick figures to an actual 2D drawing of Sakura and Syaoran.
He wished he could just erase his memory of her as well. The same way as the drawings are erased.
It was free period when he went down to the classrooms and saw little kids in the school's hallway. Are they this small? "It's because you don't have a dad." He heard a child say and saw that it's a huge kid, probably a third-grader, in his jersey. "The soccer team doesn't accept kids who don't have dads." Well, elementary didn't change.
When his gaze caught the smaller boy he's talking to, a sudden feeling of recognition hit him. Jae. Y/N's son. "My dad lives abroad." He nodded, he's correct about that.
"Dads should watch your soccer games." The older kid claimed, making Yuta shake his head. Are children’s behavior like this? Well, he really should refrain from making one of his own. "Accept it, Jae. You can never be good for the soccer team."
"Yah!" Someone shouted from the side. "Stop bullying my brother." Yuta smiled as he watched the mini version of the girl occupying his mind shout at the bigger kids who were hurting her brother. She's totally different from her. "Did your dad teach you that?"
The bigger kid only glared when the soccer coach called for him, and he quickly called him 'daddy'. So that is where his confidence came from. His gaze returned to the siblings, Jae was holding his sister's arm saying sorry that she had to get angry. Yuta smiled, that's their mom's attitude. Always apologetic. How can these two be a spitting image of her? Truly, they're her children.
"Yuta Nakamoto," Jae called before he could flee the place. He greeted the young boy then smiled at the girl who was looking at him in curiosity. "I told you he's eomma's friend, noona. He knows my name." Yuta chuckled at that. He just met his youngest fanboy.
The younger girl pulled her brother behind her that surprised Yuta. "Eomma said not to talk to strangers." The older smirked. She's really different from her mom.
"Should we call your mom? Can you give me her number?" The girl shook her head and Yuta nodded, already texting Taeyong. He responded with her number and Yuta quickly called the said phone number, "Hi Y/N. It's Yuta." Both kids were staring at him, "I'm here in Jae's school. Can I bring them to the mall?"
"Ahjusshi, can I see if it's my mom?" The girl asked and Yuta handed his phone to her. "Eomma?" The girl stared at him in wonder as she heard her mom's voice. "Then can we go with this ahjusshi?" She glared at him for a moment then nodded as if she’s talking to her mom. “She wants to talk to you.”
“Yuta, you don’t have to do this if you’re busy.” But he wanted to. He wanted to spend time with them and learn about her as a mom. “Just message me where you are. I’ll pick them up.” He agreed. If only he could spend time with her as well.
It was Jae who’s most excited when they reached the mall. The older girl stayed a few feet away from the two of them. Maybe she’s not interested. But really, she’s a tough nut to crack. He discovered that Jae wanted to play soccer but his mom doesn’t want him to, saying that he’s too young to play. So Yuta brought him to a shop where they sell sports shoes. “I’ll go talk to your mom. But for now, wear these soccer shoes,” he claimed while tying the younger boy’s shoelaces that made him beam. Jae hugged Yuta, thanking him for the shoes. “You’re welcome, bud.”
Yuta realized that he didn’t know the older girl’s name. What was it? Did Y/N mention her name? To be safe, he just asked Jae about it. “Cherry,” he called then walked to where she was, staring at the skating shoes. “Do you want one?” She shook her head mumbling that their mom would get mad. “Besides, it’s not snowing.” He nodded.
“We can go ice skating...”
“You’re not my dad.” That made Yuta stop. Of course, he’s not. “Stop acting that you care about me or Jae. You’re just like the other guys.” Other guys? “You’ll leave me and Jae. You’ll leave eomma.” She’s a difficult nut to crack.
Yet she’s so different when she’s next to her brother. The cold eyes were changed into warmness when her brother asked if they could play in the ball pit. She looked like a child, smiling at the younger as they bounced at the trampoline. She looks exactly like her. How can two children, both from the same parents, have so different personalities?
He was just watching them, texting Y/N where he is, checking from time to time the two kids playing with the others in the ball pit area. "Hey," Y/N called, sitting beside Yuta on the mall bench. She smiled seeing the two playing. "Did they tire you?"
Yuta laughed. "It's fine. They're cool." There was silence, a comfortable silence. It's awkward to see her now. A lot of things changed. "Jae has the same personality as you, that's cute." She giggled. "Cherry looks like you."
Y/N nodded. "I'm glad she talks to you."
"It was hard, honestly." He confessed and again, she giggled. That sound. He missed her laugh. "I think she wants to go figure skating." That surprised Y/N. "And Jae wants to play soccer."
"He's too young. He'll get hurt with the bigger kids." Yuta was about to revolt at that. "I remembered when you played with the bigger kids back in eighth grade." That was one of his worst plays ever. Until now, he can feel how hurt he is.
She confessed that she doesn't know anything about sports that's why she's a little worried about sending her kids to the sports clinic that made him smile. She's such a mom. "I'll train Jae," Yuta announced that made her look at him. "I have to stay in Spain for two months for the league then I'll come back and teach Jae soccer." He explained. "I'll help Cherry too."
"Yuta, you don't have to."
"I want to." He held her hand. "Please."
"Why are you holding hands?" Cherry asked that made Yuta let go of his hold on her.
The older just gave her daughter a glare that made Yuta laugh. They look alike, the resemblance is too uncanny if you see them now yet they’re so different. “Eomma!” Jae called, reaching out to hug his mom. “I had fun today.” And she smiled at him. “Yuta samchon is so cool.”
“He bought you shoes?” She asked, checking the new kicks on her son’s feet. Jae claimed that he also bought Cherry one that made the older girl glare at Yuta. “Did you say thank you?” Both nodded.
Yuta smiled at them. They do look like a happy family. “I’ll get going. I’ll see you when I get back from Spain.” Y/N nodded. Yuta asked for a hug and Jae was the only one who’s ecstatic to hug him. Cherry rolled her eyes that made the older guy laugh. As expected. “Come on, Y/N, a hug.” He said, hands extended for the older girl.
The girl giggled before giving him a tight hug. His hand rested on her back then the other on the back of her head, caressing her hair. “You’re doing a great job being a mom, Sakura.”
She laughed before muttering the words, “I’m proud of you, Syaoran.”
Watching the three of them head to a different way opposite him, he wished he would have another chance to bond with them. He would love to be with them. Maybe having children isn’t too bad.
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An Incomplete List of Odd Things People Have Said at my High School
Freshman Year
🔵”Your epidermal rectum is showing.” -My friend, forgetting the word epidermis
🔵”If you’re going to be Reagan Klein[our defendant] you best not be referring to oneself as a murderer ” -My mock trial coach
🔵”That’s like forcing someone who’s Muslim to eat meat!” -A girl in my mock trial class, talking about having an umbrella held open over her head indoors
🔵”What a time to be alive! We’ve had our first black president, we’ve had our first orange president...” -A girl on my mock trial team
🔵”Do you ever just see properly to flex on people who need glasses?” -One of my friends in my biology class
🔵”Don’t get AIDS!” -My friend’s hit single
🔵”Attention everyone, this is an actual lockdown drill” -The announcements during a real lockdown
🔵”I hate picking up my foot, but I hate the sound of my foot dragging.” -A kid in my English Class
🔵”Oh no, it’s a feminist.” -A girl in my Biology class after another girl pointed out that girls compete for guys too
🔵”Sorry, [name of short guy in class]” -A girl in my biology class after the teacher asked what girls wanted to marry a short guy and nobody raised their hand
🔵”Dang it, Mom!” -A short girl in my biology class after the teacher said that people with tall dads are taller
🔵”Stop tying thot knots in your PE shirt!” -Me to one of my [Male] friends
🔵”How do you go to school in Mexico?” “You live in Mexico, and go to school.” -A brief dialogue in my Spanish class after the teacher told us he went to school in Mexico
🔵”I’m not a toddler!” -My friend as she thrashes her arms and jumps
🔵”I’m becoming too Asian! I used to be almost white, but now I eat seaweed everyday!” -My friend, a foreign exchange student from Japan
🔵”Of course I’m struggling, I’m crippled!” -A boy in my drama class who had a broken foot
🔵”It’s always hot here. Well, not always. But it is always dry here. Well, not always. You know what I mean!” -My friend on the weather
🔵”I have the body shape of a retarded walrus.” -A boy in my PE class
🔵”I may have an overbite, but I can still bite your flesh off!” -My friend
🔵”There actually was a fire there. We just couldn’t see it because we were breathing oxygen. They weren’t breathing oxygen, so they could see it.” -A boy in my drama class, in reference to a pantomimed fire
🔵”Trees don’t reproduce, right?” “Where do you think trees come from?” -Two girls in my honors biology class
🔵”Don’t worry, that’s just my soul filling up.” -My English teacher in reference to his loud coffee machine
🔵”That’s how you spell didn’t?!” -A boy in my English class upon seeing the word ‘didn’t’ on an assignment
🔵”Irony in P18, nothing better in life.” -The P18 teacher
🔵”Just kidding, there’s no entertainment in P18” -The same teacher later that period
🔵”Is that my dad? It looks like my dad... I mean, actually, look... Real Jesus child confirmed.” -A girl in my drama class looking at a picture of Jesus Christ
🔵”I don’t have clothes! All I have are my mom’s Gucci leftovers, and she won’t let me touch those!” -A girl in my drama class
🔵“Why did I just get a wrong number call... from Russia.” -My drama teacher after taking a phone call
🔵”I ran two miles to make myself tired and it didn’t work!” -A girl in my drama class
🔵"Some people claim that zoos are inhumane, and that animals should be free to roam the earth as they please. This is just impossible because then animals would take over the world and destroy all cities in less than a year." -An audio presentation on zoos from our state English final
🔵”You know, that would have been okay, socially acceptable, but we don’t do that here.” -A boy in my biology class after I recommended he ask the teacher to turn on closed captions
🔵“Stop flashing your epidermis everywhere. It’s disgusting.” -My friend in my biology class
🔵”Ew. You have tonsils? Disgusting... If I so much as see one of your tonsils, I’ll rip them out myself.” -My friend who has tonsils during passing period.
🔵”I know that when you’re sophomores you’ll grow horns, and be mean. But if you ever want a no-fun zone, come to P18. Have a great summer.” -My English teacher from P18
🔵“Yes, [I have abs,] I just protect them with a layer of fat!” -My friend when asked if she has abs
Honorable Mentions
Me and my friends calling out to each other with a “You just lost the game!” after I told them about it. Once, a student teacher heard us, and responded with, “People still play that?!”
My PE teacher telling us that we’d need to do push ups if we cussed, who would also
My biology class whispering the words ‘sex’ and ‘drugs’ back and forth during class, with our teacher usually responding with, “You’re thoughts are so loud that I can hear them.” This was in retaliation of one time my biology teacher remarking that all we think about is sex and drugs.
THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO THAT MY MATH TEACHER KEPT PLAYING, OVER AND OVER AND OVER!
My friends and I casually remarking to each other phrases like, “Thanks to Comrade Napoleon, [Insert thing going well here],” after reading Animal Farm The last quoted one was, “Thanks to Comrade Napoleon, we have no school for three months.”
#lists#high school#quotes#weird quotes#odd quotes#friends#teachers#the game#animal farm#freshman#funny#funny quotes#school#public education#english#math#biology#spanish#drama#physical education#lunch
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December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
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» School Uniforms
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Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
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Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
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Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
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Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
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Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
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» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
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» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
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December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
Bank (银行): 交通银行上海新区支行
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
http://ift.tt/2y0bnNX
Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO. Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
Director of Development
Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
English Language Learner (ELL) Coach-ES
ES-Physical Education Teacher
HS Physical Education Teacher
HS Physics/Math Teacher
MS Humanities Classroom Teacher
Support
ES Teaching Assistant-PRC National Only
To learn more go to: http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw
or Directly to Job Postings
Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.
» Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
Bank (银行): 交通银行上海新区支行
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
http://ift.tt/2y0bnNX
Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO. Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
Director of Development
Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
English Language Learner (ELL) Coach-ES
ES-Physical Education Teacher
HS Physical Education Teacher
HS Physics/Math Teacher
MS Humanities Classroom Teacher
Support
ES Teaching Assistant-PRC National Only
To learn more go to: http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw
or Directly to Job Postings
Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.
» Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
from Concordia International School News http://ift.tt/2Axc7hQ
0 notes
Text
December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
Bank (银行): 交通银行上海新区支行
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
http://ift.tt/2y0bnNX
Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO. Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
Director of Development
Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
English Language Learner (ELL) Coach-ES
ES-Physical Education Teacher
HS Physical Education Teacher
HS Physics/Math Teacher
MS Humanities Classroom Teacher
Support
ES Teaching Assistant-PRC National Only
To learn more go to: http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw
or Directly to Job Postings
Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.
» Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
Bank (银行): 交通银行上海新区支行
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
http://ift.tt/2y0bnNX
Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO. Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
Director of Development
Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
English Language Learner (ELL) Coach-ES
ES-Physical Education Teacher
HS Physical Education Teacher
HS Physics/Math Teacher
MS Humanities Classroom Teacher
Support
ES Teaching Assistant-PRC National Only
To learn more go to: http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw
or Directly to Job Postings
Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.
» Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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December 7, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» HOS Christmas Message, 2017
It's Christmas!
The excitement is in the air around the campus. Christmas concerts, Santa hats, Christmas cookies and holiday cheer has begun. The snowflakes in the PC Commons remind us of the celebrations that occur around the world at this special holiday time. For many reasons, it's a joy-filled time of the year. We have our plans in place for what to do over the Christmas and New Year's break. I look forward to hearing stories from your various travels.
If your home looks like ours, there is a Christmas tree (or two) in it right now. We love our Christmas trees and we spend the extra money to leave the lights on all night long. The lights are beautiful. In the early mornings when I walk our dog in the dark, I can see the lights from one of our Christmas trees through the windows. Those sparkling lights brighten up an otherwise dark apartment building.
So it is with LIGHT! Light shines in the darkness and brings us a glow of warmth during this special time of the year. Let's celebrate!
Sharing the light of the world and the joy of the season with you today and in the weeks ahead!
Dr. Mary Scott
» AMIS Music Audition Results!
The Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) has announced their audition results for the 2017-2018 school year. The following Concordia Students have been selected by rigorous audition requirements to be part of these highly honored music ensembles:
AMIS Honor Band – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the baton of Dr. Travis Cross, UCLA, California, USA
Jason Chen, Grade 10, Alto Saxophone
Lillian Fu, Grade 9, Flute
Johnathan Zhang, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Jarita Chen, Grade 12, Percussion
ALTERNATE: Hyunmin Kim, Grade 11, Alto Saxophone
ALTERNATE: Alice Yang, Grade 10, Oboe
AMIS Honor Men's & Women's Choirs – Festival at JFK International School, Berlin, Germany on February 28-March 4, 2018. Under the batons of Dr. Sandra Snow of Michigan State University, USA and Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University, USA.
Vanessa Aldstadt, Grade 11, Alto
Elijah Burin, Grade 10, Tenor
Alice Choi, Grade 10, Alto
Jane Fang, Grade 10,
SopranoHoony Kim, Grade 10,
BassIris Kim, Grade 12, Soprano
Marley Lagares, Grade 10, Tenor
Nicole Leung, Grade 12, Alto
Sunny Park, Grade 12, Soprano
Liam Richmond, Grade 9, Tenor
Katrina, Tsang, Grade 12, Alto
Emily Wang, Grade 12, Alto
ALTERNATE: Lissy Fannin, Grade 10, Soprano
AMIS Chamber Honor Strings & Symphony Orchestra – Festival at Singapore American School on March 14-18, 2018. Under the batons of Peter Stark of The Royal College of Music, UK; and Howard Williams who has directed the London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, as well as many others orchestras throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Stanley Liu, Gr. 12, Violin
Tanya Lai, Gr. 12, Bass
ALTERNATE: Manfred Au, Gr. 11, Violin
» Change of Bank Account Name
Per government request, the school has changed its Chinese name. Hence, please kindly note that Chinese bank information is updated as below:
Account Name(户名): 上海协和国际外籍人员子女学校
Account No. (帐号):310066111018170251820
Bank (银行): 交通银行上海新区支行
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4:00 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Lunch Menu Access
Did you know that you can access our school lunch menus on our website? Click here to visit our School Services page and view the ES and MS/HS (PC Lunch Menu) lunch menus this week.
http://ift.tt/2y0bnNX
Athletics & Arts
A few games left before the break!
12/7 4:30 pm D2 Boys Blue Team @ Wellington 12/9 3:00 pm D1 Boys @ SAS Puxi (JR NBA)
Christmas Concerts happening this week! 12/7 MS Band Concert 12/8 HS Band and Strings Concert
Merry Christmas!
PSO
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO. Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
Each fall we begin to identify positions likely to be open the following year and generally complete recruiting by late January. However, we accept applications at any time and will keep them on file for future vacancies. Due to age restrictions in China, we are not able to consider applicants who will be older than 57 on August 1 of the year of their initial contract.
Admin
Director of Athletics
Director of Development
Faculty
Classroom Teacher--Gr. 1-6
English Language Learner (ELL) Coach-ES
ES-Physical Education Teacher
HS Physical Education Teacher
HS Physics/Math Teacher
MS Humanities Classroom Teacher
Support
ES Teaching Assistant-PRC National Only
To learn more go to: http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw
or Directly to Job Postings
Opportunities
» Christmas bazaar in PR Home showroom December 9th
Please see more information in flyer.
» Give the Gift of Education this Christmas!
For more than 10 years Concordia Shanghai has partnered with Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation
(CWEF) to provide YEP Scholarships for students in rural China. CWEF works with the high schools and education officials to provide high school scholarships to vulnerable (poor, female, handicapped, minority, etc.) and well-qualified students (good character and grades). The Chinese government provides free public education through grade 9, but tuition must be paid for high school. Many rural families have little access to affordable student loans or financing, consequently many high-achieving female students cannot pursue a high school education.
Your gift of 3500 RMB (US$520) provides a student with school tuition and fees, annual career workshops, and support for REACH student-development program for the current school year. Click here for more information and to make a direct online donation. http://ift.tt/2zszSr0
» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!
Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now! If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at [email protected].
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Piano for sale
Kawai 49" upright, model KU-5. Black. Good condition. 14,500 RMB.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] or 139-1277-5861. WeChat ID: kimfam
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.
» Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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FIFA 18 Gameplay Trailer And Story Mode Trailer Released
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‘Should I Earn Some Side Income While Working on My New Business?’
Note from Celes: Hi everyone! After MANY months of hard work, I’ve finally launched the new version of Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program, my 30-day character transformation program! You would have gotten the mailer on this if you’re on the PE newsletter. If you don’t have the program, read about 30BBM here. More details at the end of this post!
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“Dear Celes, I have been wanting to reach out to you for a long time, you were always one of my top mentors and it’s really amazing the sheer volume of things you have done and accomplished in your business and life. I have always wanted to have my own business and this year I finally quit my job so that I can focus on doing it once and for all. The problem is, suddenly I have no income (no surprise), and searching for another job is probably going to start the whole cycle of not being able to do much on my business again. My ex-company is kind enough to offer me freelance jobs, however, the rates are not superb and I’m worried that I might need to always check my inbox and spend way too much time on those freelance gigs. Plus I really don’t align with them. But it seems the safest way to get some income for now. What should I do?
Thank you and love you.” — Increa7
Hi Increa7, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy for you that you’ve taken action to focus on your business. Yet, you are right — the state of not having income can be an unnerving one. So what should you do?
Whether you should earn side income (or even look for a new job) while in the process of building up your business really depends on the following:
How much you need this money
Whether earning the money will make a difference (to you)
Whether you can create more value by spending this time on your business or the side job
What do I mean?
How much you need this money refers to your financial status. How long your current savings can last you until. Your comfort level before you feel that you need to look for a job. For some people it’s $1,000 in savings; for others they may feel like they need to look for a job when they dip below $10,000 in savings. This is a personal figure.
Whether earning the money will make a difference. Perhaps you don’t really need the side income but you feel disturbed by a decreasing bank balance. Earning some side income will give you emotional relief.
Whether you can create more value on your business or the side job. While starting a new business, not all our time spent will be productive. Maybe some of this time can be better spent by gaining experience or building your portfolio in a different job / side job, in a way that helps with your business. Or earning side income that can be used to grow your business.
When I started my business in 2008, I decided to earn some side income (as a private tutor) after two months. Why? I didn’t have any financial trouble and my savings would last me for another 1.5 to 2 years, at least. I did this to err on the side of caution, because I wasn’t sure when I was going to earn my first dollar. While I had a goal and a plan, I was also in a totally new industry, and let’s not kid anyone — anything from absolute success to absolute failure could happen. I knew that I was going to achieve results as long as I stuck to my strategy and plan, but it wasn’t 100% clear when these results would appear.
So as contingency, I sought out some side income. Nothing that required major time, just some simple tutoring assignments (I already gave private tuition back in school). By doing so, I was able to put my fears to rest. Even though I was just earning a few hundred dollars a month, at least I knew that I was having some income coming in. I was still having a net decrease in my bank balance each month, but I knew that I could easily increase it by take up more tutoring assignments when needed. I was simply minimizing my risks so that I could work on my business without worry (because we all know how helpful worrying is).
In the end, doing so helped me put my 100% into PE without reservation, and was possibly one of the reasons why things took off so quickly. I quit my side job after 2-3 months because I was already earning money through my business, and every hour spent on my side job was more costly than useful. Working on my side job also gave me exposure to different situations (coaching different kids) which gave me ideas and inspiration for my work too.
I do feel that if I hadn’t had side income coming in, I wouldn’t be as bold and fearless in my endeavor. I would still be taking lots of action of course, but second guessing and worrying at each turn. It was by creating contingency plans (getting side income; ensuring I had job options if I were to return to work), and allaying my fears, that I was able to 100% commit, without fear or doubt, to my business plan. And this confidence (along with persistence, hard work) was very important in helping me succeed. After all, when you walk into something with fear, you bring fearful vibes with you, which affects your actions and results.
3 Questions if You’re Considering a Side Job
For you Increa7, if you are considering a side job, there are 3 factors you can look at:
Does this side job require a high investment of time? Ideally you want a low investment but high payoff option. Just put in the hours, get the money, and move on and work on your business. Even if the earnings are not high, that’s okay — you are not doing this forever. It should be worth your time, in that you can’t earn this $$ by spending this same time on your business.
Do I need this money? Even if for emotional relief, if it gives you a peace of mind, then it’s worth pursuing.
Does this side job move me closer to my vision? Will it help you learn skills, gain experience, or build connections that will help you in your business?
It sounds like working for your ex-company (freelancing) will satisfy #1 (low investment of time) and #2 (meets a need), but not really #3 (relevance to your business). And that’s fine as I don’t think a side gig needs to fulfill all criteria. It is, after all, just a side gig to tide you through. Your main objective is to succeed in your business and earn a living from it. Everything else you do is to help you move forward to your final goal.
Of course, if you can pick and choose assignments that fit your goals, that would be great. You can also let your ex-company know your preference, and perhaps work something out. Or you can use this freelance job as a temporary solution, and shift to a different side job later if you come across a better opportunity. But you shouldn’t spend a huge amount of time finding or making your side job happen, unless you really need the money.
In the meantime, keep your mind sharp on the end goal — to make money in your business. As you work on your business, hopefully you will start to earn some income — $1, $100, $200, $500. Soon, your time taken away from your business to do the side gig is not worth the money you earn from the side job anymore. That’s when you can ween off your side job assignments and spend more time on your business, to the point where you can stop working on the side altogether.
Setting a Cutoff
Finally, what will help is (1) to set a cutoff on the number of hours you are willing to put aside to earn side income, and (2) to recognize that the side job as simply what it is — a side job.
On (1), having a cutoff helps you limit the hours you spend on the side gig, so that you don’t divert too much. Let’s say you are willing to spend only 10 hours a week on this side job — keep to this number. Take up assignments that will match this amount of time, and stop once you’ve met your quota. Spend the rest of your time on your business. Use time management strategies to maximize your time.
On (2), sometimes we may feel discouraged when we don’t get as much income as we did before. But this is pointless because it is not an apple-to-apple comparison. The point of the side job is to tide us over and bleed less in expenses each month. It is not a source of profit or massive profit. Your end goal is to succeed in your business. So keep your eyes on the final prize.
Remember that you quit your day job because you didn’t have the time to fully focus on your business. Yet at the same time, working on your business fully at the start can be unnerving since there is $0 in earnings. The side job is to make this transition less jarring — by giving you a little income, not a lot but enough to cover simple expenses, and most importantly still give you some time/freedom to work on your business.
At every step of the way, your goal should be to find new strategies to grow your business, get the word out about your business, and start earning your first dollar (from your business) by giving great value to your customers/clients.
I’ve written a lot on earning money with your passion/business in my passion series, so do check that out. My post on The Passion, Market, Skills Framework will also be important.
All the best Increa7, and I wish you godspeed in your business journey!
Further reading:
How to Pursue Your Passion & Earn Money (series)
Pursuing Your Passion With No Money
Passion Paycheck
The 8 Habits of Highly Productive People
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June 8, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» End of Year Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS
Dear Concordia Community,
In August 2016, we welcomed many new families and faculty into the Concordia community. As the incoming Head of School, along with my husband Dan and our Grade 5 daughter, we fit into both categories. As a family, we have experienced the welcoming Concordia community and as Head of School I am honored to serve alongside dedicated, exceptional, and caring Concordia faculty.
It has been a year of firsts for us...here are a few examples: Our first Back to School Bash, our first Phoenix Friday, first visit to the WILL Foundation house, first trip to the top of the Shanghai Tower, first series of concerts and musicals, and many more "first" memories to last a lifetime!
At the end of the year, we graduated a senior class, students who will go off into the world to great colleges and universities, where they will continue to grow, learn and share their many gifts within their new communities. We are excited to see the world through their eyes and confident in the solid educational experiences they are bringing around the globe. Finally, we also bid adieu to some longtime faculty members who God is guiding to other parts of the world.
As the 19th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai draws to a close, I desire that you and your families are filled with peace, joy and love in the days and months ahead!
Next Year's Word of the Year is ... UNITE! The Class of 2018 selected this word from a shortlist created with help from the faculty. Throughout the 2017-18 school year we will explore several questions around what it means to UNITE. How do we unite? What does it mean at a school like Concordia? How about in an international and diverse community? We are blessed to have ancient wisdom found in the historical text of scripture from which to draw as we consider these important questions.
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another...And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
I hope you will join me for our 20th school year as we all, students, faculty and families, UNITE and discover what it means put on love!
Curious About Survey Results? This past year, many of you participated in one of the surveys offered around the school, by one of the divisions, about a specific topic or discipline, or the overall one from IMPACT Marketing, the third party we contracted to do a perception study for Concordia. Others of you also participated in focus groups with the IMPACT Marketing representative. Whether you were a part of one or many of these opportunities, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your input. As we focus ourselves on delivering the best educational experience we can be for your sons and daughters, and your family as a whole, we always appreciate hearing from you.
I will be sharing the results of the third-party study at the Head of School conversations on Monday evening, September 4, 2017. I hope you will mark your calendars to attend this evening of information sharing on the state of the school, updates in curriculum and an overview of our strategic planning initiatives.
And finally... Thank you to all of our parents and friends of Concordia who serve and give so unselfishly of your time and talents to make Concordia a great place for families and their children. We cannot begin to tabulate the number of hours that you have collectively given. Without you, community doesn't happen here. Your model of what it means to give joyfully above and beyond speaks volumes to our students who reside in these hallways.
Wherever your summer journeys take you may the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds until we meet again!
» Last day of school: Summer Send Off in the PC Commons
Everyone is welcome to visit and mingle in the PC Commons on the last day of school from 8 AM until the all-school closing chapel at 10 AM. Say goodbye to your friends as they leave for their next adventure or find out where others are headed for their summer break.
There will be coffee, tea, juice and light refreshments served from 8:15 AM.
» Campus Closures: Admissions Office Open All Summer!
While our Admissions office is open all summer, the campus will be closed during the summer holidays from Friday, June 9 to Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Admittance onto campus during this time will require a Blue Employee ID. Other persons entering campus may be contractors working on site, a vendor visiting our purchasing department, or a family for an admissions tour. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the holidays.
» Changes Happening for the Fall
We are very excited to announce our outstanding hires to the teaching staff for the fall. We have 20 new staff arriving at Concordia on August 1. This includes 8 singles, 5 couples, and 6 families. There will also be 4 spouses who are certified teachers who will be available for substitute teaching. This group brings a wealth of knowledge from other international schools around the world—including China, Thailand, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Panama, Australia, Korea, Tanzania, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Dubai, South Africa, Japan, Mexico, India, Egypt, and Russia.The academic background and experience of this group continues to affirm Concordia's reputation as a destination school for teachers worldwide. Below are a few statistics on our new staff:
15 hold a masters degree from outstanding universities (in addition, one has a MA in progress and one will complete an ED.M by the time of their arrival)
All have demonstrated success in the area in which they will teach
They have 202 years of cumulative teaching experience
The average number of years of experience is 10.1, with a range of 3 through 26 years
In addition to curricular expertise, this group brings experience with a variety of co-curricular areas—video broadcasting, dance, basketball cheerleading, soccer, track, robotics, art, volleyball, tennis, swimming, public speaking, drama, technology, singing, MUN, and baseball. To learn more about the new staff click on: INTRODUCING NEW STAFF
Additional information about hiring for the 17-18 school year:
Two of our current HS staff, Dagne Furth and Brad Beckman, who will be moving to full-time for the fall.
We have intentionally hired to support student learning by adding two additional ELL Coaches for the ES, an additional Learning Support Coach for the MS along with the Academic Counselor role
We have added support to our aquatics program with the hire of an Assistant Director of Athletics for Aquatics
Two additional teachers have been hired to support continued growth in our ES at Grade 1 and Grade 4
We have hired for two additional positions that will support experiential learning and counseling
While it is always difficult to say goodbye to staff who leave at the end each year, the school is committed to providing outstanding faculty to work in partnership with our parents to provide an exceptional experience for students at Concordia. This year we have screened 1000s of inquiries and over 650 applications to identify just over 100 candidates to interview for the 20 positions that were hired.
» Phoenix Shop
The long awaited Adult Medium Hoodie is back in stock!!!! Many people have been looking for those sweatshirts, as well all the other sizes. Our last new item for the year will arrive the end of this week, May 25. It is a pink and green 1/4 zip in the wicking material. We will have women's XS-XL and men's L-XXL. A lot of parents were looking for these last fall, as the athletic department was wearing them. Shop the first week in June for them.
Our Annual Repatriation Sale is going strong. With 34 items on sale, you can't afford to miss out on the deals! The Phoenix shop is open every lunch hour from 11:30 AM-1 PM and Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4PM.
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Departing Shanghai or just cleaning house?
Not sure what to do with some items? Donate items that would be useful for new teachers as they arrive in August. Most helpful are kitchen items or small household items. If you would like to donate, please contact [email protected] to make arrangements. Please ensure that everything is:
Working, clean, and in good repair
Boxed and delivered to school
Athletics & Arts
Seasons are over for the year.
PSO
» New PSO Board
Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2016/17 school year:
President: Kelly Farber
1st VP: Janell Kelly
Secretary: Paige Williams
Treasurer: Donelle Colville
Communications Officer: Regina Carrington
Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Virginia Chu
Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme
Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu
Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick
High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng
Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.
Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
» Open positions for the 2017-18 School Year
ES Teaching Assistant or Grade Level Assistant (PRC only)
For details on how to apply go to http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw Introducing New Teachers. (pdf)
Opportunities
Check back in August!
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Used 13 inch Viola for Sale
We are looking for people who are wanting my daughter's used 13 inch viola. She was using her viola very gently and is in excellent condition!!! Please let me know if you are interested.
Nobue Ko (Email: [email protected] Cell phone number: 13262250802)
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.»
Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» Health Office Information
Concordia's Health Office has put together this useful list of emergency telephone numbers and addresses in both Chinese and English. Click here for the list or contact the Health Office for more information. Flu Shots For information on Flu shots, contact the Health Office. Contact Jenny or Yukki directly.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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June 8, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» End of Year Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS
Dear Concordia Community,
In August 2016, we welcomed many new families and faculty into the Concordia community. As the incoming Head of School, along with my husband Dan and our Grade 5 daughter, we fit into both categories. As a family, we have experienced the welcoming Concordia community and as Head of School I am honored to serve alongside dedicated, exceptional, and caring Concordia faculty.
It has been a year of firsts for us...here are a few examples: Our first Back to School Bash, our first Phoenix Friday, first visit to the WILL Foundation house, first trip to the top of the Shanghai Tower, first series of concerts and musicals, and many more "first" memories to last a lifetime!
At the end of the year, we graduated a senior class, students who will go off into the world to great colleges and universities, where they will continue to grow, learn and share their many gifts within their new communities. We are excited to see the world through their eyes and confident in the solid educational experiences they are bringing around the globe. Finally, we also bid adieu to some longtime faculty members who God is guiding to other parts of the world.
As the 19th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai draws to a close, I desire that you and your families are filled with peace, joy and love in the days and months ahead!
Next Year's Word of the Year is ... UNITE! The Class of 2018 selected this word from a shortlist created with help from the faculty. Throughout the 2017-18 school year we will explore several questions around what it means to UNITE. How do we unite? What does it mean at a school like Concordia? How about in an international and diverse community? We are blessed to have ancient wisdom found in the historical text of scripture from which to draw as we consider these important questions.
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another...And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
I hope you will join me for our 20th school year as we all, students, faculty and families, UNITE and discover what it means put on love!
Curious About Survey Results? This past year, many of you participated in one of the surveys offered around the school, by one of the divisions, about a specific topic or discipline, or the overall one from IMPACT Marketing, the third party we contracted to do a perception study for Concordia. Others of you also participated in focus groups with the IMPACT Marketing representative. Whether you were a part of one or many of these opportunities, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your input. As we focus ourselves on delivering the best educational experience we can be for your sons and daughters, and your family as a whole, we always appreciate hearing from you.
I will be sharing the results of the third-party study at the Head of School conversations on Monday evening, September 4, 2017. I hope you will mark your calendars to attend this evening of information sharing on the state of the school, updates in curriculum and an overview of our strategic planning initiatives.
And finally... Thank you to all of our parents and friends of Concordia who serve and give so unselfishly of your time and talents to make Concordia a great place for families and their children. We cannot begin to tabulate the number of hours that you have collectively given. Without you, community doesn't happen here. Your model of what it means to give joyfully above and beyond speaks volumes to our students who reside in these hallways.
Wherever your summer journeys take you may the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds until we meet again!
» Last day of school: Summer Send Off in the PC Commons
Everyone is welcome to visit and mingle in the PC Commons on the last day of school from 8 AM until the all-school closing chapel at 10 AM. Say goodbye to your friends as they leave for their next adventure or find out where others are headed for their summer break.
There will be coffee, tea, juice and light refreshments served from 8:15 AM.
» Campus Closures: Admissions Office Open All Summer!
While our Admissions office is open all summer, the campus will be closed during the summer holidays from Friday, June 9 to Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Admittance onto campus during this time will require a Blue Employee ID. Other persons entering campus may be contractors working on site, a vendor visiting our purchasing department, or a family for an admissions tour. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the holidays.
» Changes Happening for the Fall
We are very excited to announce our outstanding hires to the teaching staff for the fall. We have 20 new staff arriving at Concordia on August 1. This includes 8 singles, 5 couples, and 6 families. There will also be 4 spouses who are certified teachers who will be available for substitute teaching. This group brings a wealth of knowledge from other international schools around the world—including China, Thailand, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Panama, Australia, Korea, Tanzania, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Dubai, South Africa, Japan, Mexico, India, Egypt, and Russia.The academic background and experience of this group continues to affirm Concordia's reputation as a destination school for teachers worldwide. Below are a few statistics on our new staff:
15 hold a masters degree from outstanding universities (in addition, one has a MA in progress and one will complete an ED.M by the time of their arrival)
All have demonstrated success in the area in which they will teach
They have 202 years of cumulative teaching experience
The average number of years of experience is 10.1, with a range of 3 through 26 years
In addition to curricular expertise, this group brings experience with a variety of co-curricular areas—video broadcasting, dance, basketball cheerleading, soccer, track, robotics, art, volleyball, tennis, swimming, public speaking, drama, technology, singing, MUN, and baseball. To learn more about the new staff click on: INTRODUCING NEW STAFF
Additional information about hiring for the 17-18 school year:
Two of our current HS staff, Dagne Furth and Brad Beckman, who will be moving to full-time for the fall.
We have intentionally hired to support student learning by adding two additional ELL Coaches for the ES, an additional Learning Support Coach for the MS along with the Academic Counselor role
We have added support to our aquatics program with the hire of an Assistant Director of Athletics for Aquatics
Two additional teachers have been hired to support continued growth in our ES at Grade 1 and Grade 4
We have hired for two additional positions that will support experiential learning and counseling
While it is always difficult to say goodbye to staff who leave at the end each year, the school is committed to providing outstanding faculty to work in partnership with our parents to provide an exceptional experience for students at Concordia. This year we have screened 1000s of inquiries and over 650 applications to identify just over 100 candidates to interview for the 20 positions that were hired.
» Phoenix Shop
The long awaited Adult Medium Hoodie is back in stock!!!! Many people have been looking for those sweatshirts, as well all the other sizes. Our last new item for the year will arrive the end of this week, May 25. It is a pink and green 1/4 zip in the wicking material. We will have women's XS-XL and men's L-XXL. A lot of parents were looking for these last fall, as the athletic department was wearing them. Shop the first week in June for them.
Our Annual Repatriation Sale is going strong. With 34 items on sale, you can't afford to miss out on the deals! The Phoenix shop is open every lunch hour from 11:30 AM-1 PM and Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4PM.
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Departing Shanghai or just cleaning house?
Not sure what to do with some items? Donate items that would be useful for new teachers as they arrive in August. Most helpful are kitchen items or small household items. If you would like to donate, please contact [email protected] to make arrangements. Please ensure that everything is:
Working, clean, and in good repair
Boxed and delivered to school
Athletics & Arts
Seasons are over for the year.
PSO
» New PSO Board
Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2016/17 school year:
President: Kelly Farber
1st VP: Janell Kelly
Secretary: Paige Williams
Treasurer: Donelle Colville
Communications Officer: Regina Carrington
Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Virginia Chu
Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme
Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu
Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick
High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng
Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.
Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
» Open positions for the 2017-18 School Year
ES Teaching Assistant or Grade Level Assistant (PRC only)
For details on how to apply go to http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw Introducing New Teachers. (pdf)
Opportunities
Check back in August!
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Used 13 inch Viola for Sale
We are looking for people who are wanting my daughter's used 13 inch viola. She was using her viola very gently and is in excellent condition!!! Please let me know if you are interested.
Nobue Ko (Email: [email protected] Cell phone number: 13262250802)
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.»
Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» Health Office Information
Concordia's Health Office has put together this useful list of emergency telephone numbers and addresses in both Chinese and English. Click here for the list or contact the Health Office for more information. Flu Shots For information on Flu shots, contact the Health Office. Contact Jenny or Yukki directly.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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June 8, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» End of Year Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS
Dear Concordia Community,
In August 2016, we welcomed many new families and faculty into the Concordia community. As the incoming Head of School, along with my husband Dan and our Grade 5 daughter, we fit into both categories. As a family, we have experienced the welcoming Concordia community and as Head of School I am honored to serve alongside dedicated, exceptional, and caring Concordia faculty.
It has been a year of firsts for us...here are a few examples: Our first Back to School Bash, our first Phoenix Friday, first visit to the WILL Foundation house, first trip to the top of the Shanghai Tower, first series of concerts and musicals, and many more "first" memories to last a lifetime!
At the end of the year, we graduated a senior class, students who will go off into the world to great colleges and universities, where they will continue to grow, learn and share their many gifts within their new communities. We are excited to see the world through their eyes and confident in the solid educational experiences they are bringing around the globe. Finally, we also bid adieu to some longtime faculty members who God is guiding to other parts of the world.
As the 19th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai draws to a close, I desire that you and your families are filled with peace, joy and love in the days and months ahead!
Next Year's Word of the Year is ... UNITE! The Class of 2018 selected this word from a shortlist created with help from the faculty. Throughout the 2017-18 school year we will explore several questions around what it means to UNITE. How do we unite? What does it mean at a school like Concordia? How about in an international and diverse community? We are blessed to have ancient wisdom found in the historical text of scripture from which to draw as we consider these important questions.
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another...And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
I hope you will join me for our 20th school year as we all, students, faculty and families, UNITE and discover what it means put on love!
Curious About Survey Results? This past year, many of you participated in one of the surveys offered around the school, by one of the divisions, about a specific topic or discipline, or the overall one from IMPACT Marketing, the third party we contracted to do a perception study for Concordia. Others of you also participated in focus groups with the IMPACT Marketing representative. Whether you were a part of one or many of these opportunities, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your input. As we focus ourselves on delivering the best educational experience we can be for your sons and daughters, and your family as a whole, we always appreciate hearing from you.
I will be sharing the results of the third-party study at the Head of School conversations on Monday evening, September 4, 2017. I hope you will mark your calendars to attend this evening of information sharing on the state of the school, updates in curriculum and an overview of our strategic planning initiatives.
And finally... Thank you to all of our parents and friends of Concordia who serve and give so unselfishly of your time and talents to make Concordia a great place for families and their children. We cannot begin to tabulate the number of hours that you have collectively given. Without you, community doesn't happen here. Your model of what it means to give joyfully above and beyond speaks volumes to our students who reside in these hallways.
Wherever your summer journeys take you may the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds until we meet again!
» Last day of school: Summer Send Off in the PC Commons
Everyone is welcome to visit and mingle in the PC Commons on the last day of school from 8 AM until the all-school closing chapel at 10 AM. Say goodbye to your friends as they leave for their next adventure or find out where others are headed for their summer break.
There will be coffee, tea, juice and light refreshments served from 8:15 AM.
» Campus Closures: Admissions Office Open All Summer!
While our Admissions office is open all summer, the campus will be closed during the summer holidays from Friday, June 9 to Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Admittance onto campus during this time will require a Blue Employee ID. Other persons entering campus may be contractors working on site, a vendor visiting our purchasing department, or a family for an admissions tour. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the holidays.
» Changes Happening for the Fall
We are very excited to announce our outstanding hires to the teaching staff for the fall. We have 20 new staff arriving at Concordia on August 1. This includes 8 singles, 5 couples, and 6 families. There will also be 4 spouses who are certified teachers who will be available for substitute teaching. This group brings a wealth of knowledge from other international schools around the world—including China, Thailand, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Panama, Australia, Korea, Tanzania, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Dubai, South Africa, Japan, Mexico, India, Egypt, and Russia.The academic background and experience of this group continues to affirm Concordia's reputation as a destination school for teachers worldwide. Below are a few statistics on our new staff:
15 hold a masters degree from outstanding universities (in addition, one has a MA in progress and one will complete an ED.M by the time of their arrival)
All have demonstrated success in the area in which they will teach
They have 202 years of cumulative teaching experience
The average number of years of experience is 10.1, with a range of 3 through 26 years
In addition to curricular expertise, this group brings experience with a variety of co-curricular areas—video broadcasting, dance, basketball cheerleading, soccer, track, robotics, art, volleyball, tennis, swimming, public speaking, drama, technology, singing, MUN, and baseball. To learn more about the new staff click on: INTRODUCING NEW STAFF
Additional information about hiring for the 17-18 school year:
Two of our current HS staff, Dagne Furth and Brad Beckman, who will be moving to full-time for the fall.
We have intentionally hired to support student learning by adding two additional ELL Coaches for the ES, an additional Learning Support Coach for the MS along with the Academic Counselor role
We have added support to our aquatics program with the hire of an Assistant Director of Athletics for Aquatics
Two additional teachers have been hired to support continued growth in our ES at Grade 1 and Grade 4
We have hired for two additional positions that will support experiential learning and counseling
While it is always difficult to say goodbye to staff who leave at the end each year, the school is committed to providing outstanding faculty to work in partnership with our parents to provide an exceptional experience for students at Concordia. This year we have screened 1000s of inquiries and over 650 applications to identify just over 100 candidates to interview for the 20 positions that were hired.
» Phoenix Shop
The long awaited Adult Medium Hoodie is back in stock!!!! Many people have been looking for those sweatshirts, as well all the other sizes. Our last new item for the year will arrive the end of this week, May 25. It is a pink and green 1/4 zip in the wicking material. We will have women's XS-XL and men's L-XXL. A lot of parents were looking for these last fall, as the athletic department was wearing them. Shop the first week in June for them.
Our Annual Repatriation Sale is going strong. With 34 items on sale, you can't afford to miss out on the deals! The Phoenix shop is open every lunch hour from 11:30 AM-1 PM and Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4PM.
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Departing Shanghai or just cleaning house?
Not sure what to do with some items? Donate items that would be useful for new teachers as they arrive in August. Most helpful are kitchen items or small household items. If you would like to donate, please contact [email protected] to make arrangements. Please ensure that everything is:
Working, clean, and in good repair
Boxed and delivered to school
Athletics & Arts
Seasons are over for the year.
PSO
» New PSO Board
Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2016/17 school year:
President: Kelly Farber
1st VP: Janell Kelly
Secretary: Paige Williams
Treasurer: Donelle Colville
Communications Officer: Regina Carrington
Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Virginia Chu
Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme
Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu
Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick
High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng
Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.
Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
» Open positions for the 2017-18 School Year
ES Teaching Assistant or Grade Level Assistant (PRC only)
For details on how to apply go to http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw Introducing New Teachers. (pdf)
Opportunities
Check back in August!
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Used 13 inch Viola for Sale
We are looking for people who are wanting my daughter's used 13 inch viola. She was using her viola very gently and is in excellent condition!!! Please let me know if you are interested.
Nobue Ko (Email: [email protected] Cell phone number: 13262250802)
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.»
Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» Health Office Information
Concordia's Health Office has put together this useful list of emergency telephone numbers and addresses in both Chinese and English. Click here for the list or contact the Health Office for more information. Flu Shots For information on Flu shots, contact the Health Office. Contact Jenny or Yukki directly.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
» Submitting Community Bulletin Items
The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to [email protected]. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications. <p><p> <p>
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June 8, 2017
Community Bulletin
School News
» End of Year Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS
Dear Concordia Community,
In August 2016, we welcomed many new families and faculty into the Concordia community. As the incoming Head of School, along with my husband Dan and our Grade 5 daughter, we fit into both categories. As a family, we have experienced the welcoming Concordia community and as Head of School I am honored to serve alongside dedicated, exceptional, and caring Concordia faculty.
It has been a year of firsts for us...here are a few examples: Our first Back to School Bash, our first Phoenix Friday, first visit to the WILL Foundation house, first trip to the top of the Shanghai Tower, first series of concerts and musicals, and many more "first" memories to last a lifetime!
At the end of the year, we graduated a senior class, students who will go off into the world to great colleges and universities, where they will continue to grow, learn and share their many gifts within their new communities. We are excited to see the world through their eyes and confident in the solid educational experiences they are bringing around the globe. Finally, we also bid adieu to some longtime faculty members who God is guiding to other parts of the world.
As the 19th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai draws to a close, I desire that you and your families are filled with peace, joy and love in the days and months ahead!
Next Year's Word of the Year is ... UNITE! The Class of 2018 selected this word from a shortlist created with help from the faculty. Throughout the 2017-18 school year we will explore several questions around what it means to UNITE. How do we unite? What does it mean at a school like Concordia? How about in an international and diverse community? We are blessed to have ancient wisdom found in the historical text of scripture from which to draw as we consider these important questions.
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another...And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
I hope you will join me for our 20th school year as we all, students, faculty and families, UNITE and discover what it means put on love!
Curious About Survey Results? This past year, many of you participated in one of the surveys offered around the school, by one of the divisions, about a specific topic or discipline, or the overall one from IMPACT Marketing, the third party we contracted to do a perception study for Concordia. Others of you also participated in focus groups with the IMPACT Marketing representative. Whether you were a part of one or many of these opportunities, I want to thank you for taking the time to share your input. As we focus ourselves on delivering the best educational experience we can be for your sons and daughters, and your family as a whole, we always appreciate hearing from you.
I will be sharing the results of the third-party study at the Head of School conversations on Monday evening, September 4, 2017. I hope you will mark your calendars to attend this evening of information sharing on the state of the school, updates in curriculum and an overview of our strategic planning initiatives.
And finally... Thank you to all of our parents and friends of Concordia who serve and give so unselfishly of your time and talents to make Concordia a great place for families and their children. We cannot begin to tabulate the number of hours that you have collectively given. Without you, community doesn't happen here. Your model of what it means to give joyfully above and beyond speaks volumes to our students who reside in these hallways.
Wherever your summer journeys take you may the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds until we meet again!
» Last day of school: Summer Send Off in the PC Commons
Everyone is welcome to visit and mingle in the PC Commons on the last day of school from 8 AM until the all-school closing chapel at 10 AM. Say goodbye to your friends as they leave for their next adventure or find out where others are headed for their summer break.
There will be coffee, tea, juice and light refreshments served from 8:15 AM.
» Campus Closures: Admissions Office Open All Summer!
While our Admissions office is open all summer, the campus will be closed during the summer holidays from Friday, June 9 to Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Admittance onto campus during this time will require a Blue Employee ID. Other persons entering campus may be contractors working on site, a vendor visiting our purchasing department, or a family for an admissions tour. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the holidays.
» Changes Happening for the Fall
We are very excited to announce our outstanding hires to the teaching staff for the fall. We have 20 new staff arriving at Concordia on August 1. This includes 8 singles, 5 couples, and 6 families. There will also be 4 spouses who are certified teachers who will be available for substitute teaching. This group brings a wealth of knowledge from other international schools around the world—including China, Thailand, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Panama, Australia, Korea, Tanzania, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Dubai, South Africa, Japan, Mexico, India, Egypt, and Russia.The academic background and experience of this group continues to affirm Concordia's reputation as a destination school for teachers worldwide. Below are a few statistics on our new staff:
15 hold a masters degree from outstanding universities (in addition, one has a MA in progress and one will complete an ED.M by the time of their arrival)
All have demonstrated success in the area in which they will teach
They have 202 years of cumulative teaching experience
The average number of years of experience is 10.1, with a range of 3 through 26 years
In addition to curricular expertise, this group brings experience with a variety of co-curricular areas—video broadcasting, dance, basketball cheerleading, soccer, track, robotics, art, volleyball, tennis, swimming, public speaking, drama, technology, singing, MUN, and baseball. To learn more about the new staff click on: INTRODUCING NEW STAFF
Additional information about hiring for the 17-18 school year:
Two of our current HS staff, Dagne Furth and Brad Beckman, who will be moving to full-time for the fall.
We have intentionally hired to support student learning by adding two additional ELL Coaches for the ES, an additional Learning Support Coach for the MS along with the Academic Counselor role
We have added support to our aquatics program with the hire of an Assistant Director of Athletics for Aquatics
Two additional teachers have been hired to support continued growth in our ES at Grade 1 and Grade 4
We have hired for two additional positions that will support experiential learning and counseling
While it is always difficult to say goodbye to staff who leave at the end each year, the school is committed to providing outstanding faculty to work in partnership with our parents to provide an exceptional experience for students at Concordia. This year we have screened 1000s of inquiries and over 650 applications to identify just over 100 candidates to interview for the 20 positions that were hired.
» Phoenix Shop
The long awaited Adult Medium Hoodie is back in stock!!!! Many people have been looking for those sweatshirts, as well all the other sizes. Our last new item for the year will arrive the end of this week, May 25. It is a pink and green 1/4 zip in the wicking material. We will have women's XS-XL and men's L-XXL. A lot of parents were looking for these last fall, as the athletic department was wearing them. Shop the first week in June for them.
Our Annual Repatriation Sale is going strong. With 34 items on sale, you can't afford to miss out on the deals! The Phoenix shop is open every lunch hour from 11:30 AM-1 PM and Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4PM.
» School Uniforms
The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: [email protected].
Our Community
» Departing Shanghai or just cleaning house?
Not sure what to do with some items? Donate items that would be useful for new teachers as they arrive in August. Most helpful are kitchen items or small household items. If you would like to donate, please contact [email protected] to make arrangements. Please ensure that everything is:
Working, clean, and in good repair
Boxed and delivered to school
Athletics & Arts
Seasons are over for the year.
PSO
» New PSO Board
Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2016/17 school year:
President: Kelly Farber
1st VP: Janell Kelly
Secretary: Paige Williams
Treasurer: Donelle Colville
Communications Officer: Regina Carrington
Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Virginia Chu
Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme
Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu
Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick
High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng
Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!
» PSO Used Uniform Sales
Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.
Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.
Job Openings
» Open positions for the 2017-18 School Year
ES Teaching Assistant or Grade Level Assistant (PRC only)
For details on how to apply go to http://ift.tt/2h5eAnw Introducing New Teachers. (pdf)
Opportunities
Check back in August!
Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations
Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.
» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai
Worship
» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.
Classifieds
» Used 13 inch Viola for Sale
We are looking for people who are wanting my daughter's used 13 inch viola. She was using her viola very gently and is in excellent condition!!! Please let me know if you are interested.
Nobue Ko (Email: [email protected] Cell phone number: 13262250802)
Drivers & Ayis
When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.»
Check back next time!
Reminders
» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa
We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.
» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?
Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.
» Health Office Information
Concordia's Health Office has put together this useful list of emergency telephone numbers and addresses in both Chinese and English. Click here for the list or contact the Health Office for more information. Flu Shots For information on Flu shots, contact the Health Office. Contact Jenny or Yukki directly.
» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)
The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.
» Community Bulletin Objectives
The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.
» Parent Directory Privacy Policy
At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.
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