If you haven’t logged on to TIS Class Connect yet, then you’re missing out on a great new online resource.
The service offers parents and secondary students in grades 7-11 confidential, real-time access to important academic information including grades, attendance, conduct, report cards, schedules and assignments.
“Class Connect facilitates improved communication between home and school.” says TIS Vice Principal Howard Stribbell.
Cecilia Brand agrees. As both a TIS teacher and parent of two sons at the school, she has found Class Connect to be a very useful tool for monitoring their progress.
“Before, you had to wait for a report card to see how your kids were doing, but now, you can see what marks they’re getting on each assignment.”
Grade nine teacher Mr. Chris Lee uses Class Connect regularly to post assignments, due dates, grades and other information relevant to his classes. He says students can benefit as much as parents from using the service. “Class Connect eliminates report card surprises. Students can get immediate feedback on how they’ve done on different assignments and tests.”
A log in and password are required to access Class Connect, and were included with the November report cards. However, if you no longer have the information, just e-mail helpdesk@tis.edu.mo and you will receive a new log in and password in a few days.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Problem accessing pages?
Due to a change of server a few users may have experienced problems accessing parts of the TIS website. These problems are easily solved by clearing your browser cache. Below please find a list of instructions for clearing your cache using a variety of popular browsers:
Windows
Internet Explorer 7
Mac OS X
Safari
Windows
Internet Explorer 7
- From the Tools menu, select Internet Options...
- Choose the General tab
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Next to "Temporary Internet Files", click Delete files... and click Yes when prompted
- Click Close, and then OK to exit
- From the Tools menu, select Clear Private Data
- Make sure that Cache is ticked and click Clear Private Data Now
Mac OS X
Safari
- From the Safari menu, select Empty Cache...
- When prompted, click Empty to confirm that you want to empty the cache.
- From the Firefox menu, select Preferences...
- From the sheet that drops down, select Privacy. Click Clear Now...
- Make sure that Cache is ticked and click Clear Private Data Now
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New Sports League Announced
Jan. 23, 2008
TIS and two other local schools in Taipa have formed a new sports league which will provide students with a greater opportunity for athletic involvement and some friendly competition.
TIS, Sheng Kung Hui and Fong Chong schools are behind the new initiative, which includes table tennis, mini soccer, basketball and badminton tournaments for boys and girls aged 8-16 years old. Mini soccer and table tennis will run from January to March, followed by basketball and badminton in the spring.
“This league is something all three schools really wanted and needed. Not only does it enable our students to compete against each other and improve their own standards, but it also provides them with a unique opportunity to make new friends through competitive sports.“ said Real Hryhirchuk, principal of TIS.
TIS Community Day 2
Jan. 18, 2008
TIS Students Show Their School Spirit At Community Day
Cool and windy weather wasn't enough to stop TIS students from participating in Community Day activities on Friday, January 18th. Every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten up to Grade 11, took part in the day's fun-filled track and field events.
TIS Students Show Their School Spirit At Community Day
Cool and windy weather wasn't enough to stop TIS students from participating in Community Day activities on Friday, January 18th. Every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten up to Grade 11, took part in the day's fun-filled track and field events.
Kindergarten students played a variety of games on the front field, while elementary and secondary students competed in running, jumping and throwing events at the M.U.S.T. track facility. Parents and teachers also got into the fun by participating in some sprints and 3-legged races!
TIS Community Supports Blood Drive
Dec. 11, 2007
TIS parents and teachers answered the call and donated blood at the school's second annual blood drive on December 11th. The Macau Blood Transfusion Service was in dire need of the Rh D negative blood type and called on the TIS community for help.
TIS parents and teachers answered the call and donated blood at the school's second annual blood drive on December 11th. The Macau Blood Transfusion Service was in dire need of the Rh D negative blood type and called on the TIS community for help.
Flying Eye Hospital Comes to Macau
Dec. 7, 2007
TIS students had the opportunity to tour the one-of-a-kind "Flying Eye Hospital" in December. The plane was stationed in Macau during a goodwill visit to raise funds for a pediatric program in Dehong, China. The DC-10 aircraft has been converted into a teaching facility and ophthalmic surgical centre. Orbis, an international non-profit organization dedicated to preventing blindness in the developing world, operates the plane.
TIS students had the opportunity to tour the one-of-a-kind "Flying Eye Hospital" in December. The plane was stationed in Macau during a goodwill visit to raise funds for a pediatric program in Dehong, China. The DC-10 aircraft has been converted into a teaching facility and ophthalmic surgical centre. Orbis, an international non-profit organization dedicated to preventing blindness in the developing world, operates the plane.
Students Step Out At Annual Walk-a-thon
November 29, 2007
TIS students put their best foot forward at the annual walk-a-thon on Thursday, November 29th at the M.U.S.T. track facility. The walk-a-thon is one of the highlights of the year, allowing the whole school to participate. Funds collected are used to pay for field trips, special educational days, and for guest speakers and artists to visit the school. TIS is on track to raise over MOP$100,000 from this year's walk-a-thon.
TIS students put their best foot forward at the annual walk-a-thon on Thursday, November 29th at the M.U.S.T. track facility. The walk-a-thon is one of the highlights of the year, allowing the whole school to participate. Funds collected are used to pay for field trips, special educational days, and for guest speakers and artists to visit the school. TIS is on track to raise over MOP$100,000 from this year's walk-a-thon.
TIS Receives Corporate Donation
November 27, 2007
TIS has received a donation of of MOP$1,400,000 from Melco PBL Entertainment as part of the school's "Business Supports Education" program. A cheque presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 27th in the Primary Library, where Co-chairman and CEO of Melco PBL Entertainment, Lawrence Ho, officially presented the donation to TIS Principal Real Hryhirchuk.
Grade four music students performed a song at the ceremony for attendees.
TIS has received a donation of of MOP$1,400,000 from Melco PBL Entertainment as part of the school's "Business Supports Education" program. A cheque presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 27th in the Primary Library, where Co-chairman and CEO of Melco PBL Entertainment, Lawrence Ho, officially presented the donation to TIS Principal Real Hryhirchuk.
Grade four music students performed a song at the ceremony for attendees.
TIS Introduces New Online Access to Marks
November 23, 2007
TIS is now offering secondary students and parents real-time access to academic information including grades, attendance, conduct, report cards, schedules, assignments and transcripts. Using a secure log in and password, students and parents can log in to TIS Class Connect individually. Log ins, passwords, and general information were included with report cards.
TIS is also offering all grade 4-11 students access to their own e-mail, thanks to a new service called "GoogleApps". It allows TIS to administer a large number of e-mail accounts without the need to have any server located at the school.
TIS is now offering secondary students and parents real-time access to academic information including grades, attendance, conduct, report cards, schedules, assignments and transcripts. Using a secure log in and password, students and parents can log in to TIS Class Connect individually. Log ins, passwords, and general information were included with report cards.
TIS is also offering all grade 4-11 students access to their own e-mail, thanks to a new service called "GoogleApps". It allows TIS to administer a large number of e-mail accounts without the need to have any server located at the school.
TIS Students Net Top Prizes At Speech Competition
November 11, 2007
The brother and sister team of Julianne and Andy Zhang turned in stellar performances to take home 1st and 3rd place honours at the 6th Macao-wide English Speech Contest on November 10 and 11 at the Macao Polytechnic Institute. Julianne, who is in grade 11, won the senior high school category with her speech about the value of competition, while grade 3 student Andy Zhang impressed judges with his speech about his favourite sport of swimming. Julianne now qualifies for the finals next year in China.
The brother and sister team of Julianne and Andy Zhang turned in stellar performances to take home 1st and 3rd place honours at the 6th Macao-wide English Speech Contest on November 10 and 11 at the Macao Polytechnic Institute. Julianne, who is in grade 11, won the senior high school category with her speech about the value of competition, while grade 3 student Andy Zhang impressed judges with his speech about his favourite sport of swimming. Julianne now qualifies for the finals next year in China.
TIS Launches New Golf Program
October 26, 2007
TIS Launches New Extra-Curricular Golf Program
Students now have the opportunity to develop and improve their golf skills thanks to the new extra-curricular golf club that was established at TIS this fall. The club operates year-round and provides students with instruction from a teaching professional at Orient Golf as well as access to the range. Currently ten students are members of the new club.
TIS Launches New Extra-Curricular Golf Program
Students now have the opportunity to develop and improve their golf skills thanks to the new extra-curricular golf club that was established at TIS this fall. The club operates year-round and provides students with instruction from a teaching professional at Orient Golf as well as access to the range. Currently ten students are members of the new club.
Donor Recognition Ceremony
October 25, 2007
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the new sunshade structure on Thursday, October 25th. The event was organized to formally thank the sponsors of the project, Leighton-China State-John Holland Joint Venture. The sunshade structure was constructed over the summer months and provides much-needed protection from the sun for young students.
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the new sunshade structure on Thursday, October 25th. The event was organized to formally thank the sponsors of the project, Leighton-China State-John Holland Joint Venture. The sunshade structure was constructed over the summer months and provides much-needed protection from the sun for young students.
TIS Community Day 1
October 6, 2007
First Community Days of the Year A Huge Success!
Over 300 students, staff and parents participated in the Community Days dodge ball tournament on Saturday, October 6th. It was fun-filled day of competition that saw student teams play against one other, as well as staff and parent teams. All elementary students received ribbons for their participation, while the winning secondary teams received medals. TIS will hold three more Community Days over the 2007-2008 school year.
First Community Days of the Year A Huge Success!
Over 300 students, staff and parents participated in the Community Days dodge ball tournament on Saturday, October 6th. It was fun-filled day of competition that saw student teams play against one other, as well as staff and parent teams. All elementary students received ribbons for their participation, while the winning secondary teams received medals. TIS will hold three more Community Days over the 2007-2008 school year.
New School Fee Payment Option
Oct. 5, 2007
We have negotiated alternative payment options with BCM bank to allow parents a variety of methods to pay their children’s school:
1) Credit Card Payment – We have installed a credit card machine in the office so that parents can pay fees using VISA or Master Card. As well, those with China Union Pay debit cards can pay fees using this method.
2) Over The Counter Bank Payment – Parents can pay their school fees at any BCM bank. We will include a deposit slip with the school fee invoice. If parents wish to pay at the bank, they just need to bring the deposit slip with them. BCM will then send us the deposit slips, so that we can update our records.
3) Auto Pay Method (BCM bank account holders only) – Parents can fill out an auto-pay authorization form in the school office. This must be done before November 16th, 2007 for the second installment to be processed using this method. The fees will be automatically transferred from your account one day before each installment’s due date. The second installment due date is November 30th, so funds would be withdrawn on November 29th.
4) Pay At School – Parents can still pay their fees at the school office, however if you do so, we encourage you to pay by cheque, so that we can limit the amount of money collected on site.
If you have any questions about any of these payment options, please drop by the school office and ask Rita.
Sincerely,
Mr. R. Hryhirchuk,
Principal .
To download the file in PDF format (Chinese and English) click here.
We have negotiated alternative payment options with BCM bank to allow parents a variety of methods to pay their children’s school:
1) Credit Card Payment – We have installed a credit card machine in the office so that parents can pay fees using VISA or Master Card. As well, those with China Union Pay debit cards can pay fees using this method.
2) Over The Counter Bank Payment – Parents can pay their school fees at any BCM bank. We will include a deposit slip with the school fee invoice. If parents wish to pay at the bank, they just need to bring the deposit slip with them. BCM will then send us the deposit slips, so that we can update our records.
3) Auto Pay Method (BCM bank account holders only) – Parents can fill out an auto-pay authorization form in the school office. This must be done before November 16th, 2007 for the second installment to be processed using this method. The fees will be automatically transferred from your account one day before each installment’s due date. The second installment due date is November 30th, so funds would be withdrawn on November 29th.
4) Pay At School – Parents can still pay their fees at the school office, however if you do so, we encourage you to pay by cheque, so that we can limit the amount of money collected on site.
If you have any questions about any of these payment options, please drop by the school office and ask Rita.
Sincerely,
Mr. R. Hryhirchuk,
Principal .
To download the file in PDF format (Chinese and English) click here.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Students Help UNICEF
Sept. 24,, 2007
This October, TIS students will once again help other children. Through the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” campaign, TIS students will raise funds for helping the most disadvantaged children around the world.
Students who wish to participate may pick up the orange UNICEF boxes and further details from their homeroom teachers. For additional information please contact Jacqueline Varga at 2853-3700.
About the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” program:
In the last few years, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF had launched the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” Halloween Fundraising Campaign and with the enthusiastic support of schools, corporations and the general public, more than HK$1 million had been raised for improving the well-being of the neediest children by providing them with basic health care, safe water supply, sanitation, education and other social community services.
Through the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” Halloween Fundraising Campaign, we wish to develop the “kids helping kids” tradition in Hong Kong and thus, more underprivileged children can receive help.
For further information, please contact our fundraising department at 2338 5151
UNICEF Website: http://www.unicef.org.hk
This October, TIS students will once again help other children. Through the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” campaign, TIS students will raise funds for helping the most disadvantaged children around the world.
Students who wish to participate may pick up the orange UNICEF boxes and further details from their homeroom teachers. For additional information please contact Jacqueline Varga at 2853-3700.
About the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” program:
In the last few years, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF had launched the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” Halloween Fundraising Campaign and with the enthusiastic support of schools, corporations and the general public, more than HK$1 million had been raised for improving the well-being of the neediest children by providing them with basic health care, safe water supply, sanitation, education and other social community services.
Through the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” Halloween Fundraising Campaign, we wish to develop the “kids helping kids” tradition in Hong Kong and thus, more underprivileged children can receive help.
For further information, please contact our fundraising department at 2338 5151
UNICEF Website: http://www.unicef.org.hk
Student's Idea Published
Sept. 24, 2007
Congratulations to Riva Adolpho, Gr 5-1. The plot idea she submitted to James Lee, our visiting author in Book Week last year, was used by him and she is acknowledged in the preface. Students submitted story ideas to the Singaporean author for his consideration.
James Lee (pseudonym for Jim Aitchison) is the author of the Mr. Midnight series and the Mr. Mystery series.
Great Time at Lantern Festival
Sept. 21, 2007
TISPA kicked off their activities this year by hosting Fall Lantern Festival celebration on Friday, Sept 21. Despite the heat, hundreds of parents, students, and staff enjoyed one another’s company in the playground and student area at TIS.
It was a great opportunity for friends to re-connect after the summer and a chance to welcome new families to TIS. Mr. Hryhirchuk was quick to express the school’s thanks, “Enrolment is almost at 700 students, so events such as the Fall Lantern Festival are great at further enhancing the TIS community. TISPA, as always, did a fantastic job. We would like to thank the many volunteers who made the event possible.”
TISPA kicked off their activities this year by hosting Fall Lantern Festival celebration on Friday, Sept 21. Despite the heat, hundreds of parents, students, and staff enjoyed one another’s company in the playground and student area at TIS.
It was a great opportunity for friends to re-connect after the summer and a chance to welcome new families to TIS. Mr. Hryhirchuk was quick to express the school’s thanks, “Enrolment is almost at 700 students, so events such as the Fall Lantern Festival are great at further enhancing the TIS community. TISPA, as always, did a fantastic job. We would like to thank the many volunteers who made the event possible.”
New @ TIS
Sept 3, 2007
TIS continues to grow! With almst 700 students from PreK to Grade 11, TIS is constantly adding new educational programs and improving its facility in order to meet the educational needs of its growing enrolment. As you can see from the Nationality graph below, TIS continues to meet the needs of local and expatriate students from 38 different countries.
Secondary Fine Arts Programs Launched
Secondary students in grades 7 to 9 will now take Drama, Music, Art and Information Technology during the school year. Offered on a semester basis, students will be exposed to all four subjects. For more information on the secondary arts program, please see the October 18th newsletter. For additional details about the new music band program, please see the September 21st newsletter .
Enhanced Facilities
This summer saw a number of improvements to TIS facilities. Leighton-China State-John Holland Joint Venture donated and constructed a sunshade cover over the playground equipment to help protect our students from the sun. In addition, a new artificial turf soccer pitch was installed. Using top quality materials has resulted in a great playing field for our students.
Improvements were also made to the front field. It was rolled smooth, sprinklers were recessed into the ground and soccer goals were constructed. The enhancements have enabled students and classes to use the front field on a regular basis.
New Look for Website and Newsletter
We hope you are enjoying our new website and the new format of the TIS Newsletter. To provide us with feedback, please contact Mr. Stribbell.
TIS continues to grow! With almst 700 students from PreK to Grade 11, TIS is constantly adding new educational programs and improving its facility in order to meet the educational needs of its growing enrolment. As you can see from the Nationality graph below, TIS continues to meet the needs of local and expatriate students from 38 different countries.
Secondary Fine Arts Programs Launched
Secondary students in grades 7 to 9 will now take Drama, Music, Art and Information Technology during the school year. Offered on a semester basis, students will be exposed to all four subjects. For more information on the secondary arts program, please see the October 18th newsletter. For additional details about the new music band program, please see the September 21st newsletter .
Enhanced Facilities
This summer saw a number of improvements to TIS facilities. Leighton-China State-John Holland Joint Venture donated and constructed a sunshade cover over the playground equipment to help protect our students from the sun. In addition, a new artificial turf soccer pitch was installed. Using top quality materials has resulted in a great playing field for our students.
Improvements were also made to the front field. It was rolled smooth, sprinklers were recessed into the ground and soccer goals were constructed. The enhancements have enabled students and classes to use the front field on a regular basis.
New Look for Website and Newsletter
We hope you are enjoying our new website and the new format of the TIS Newsletter. To provide us with feedback, please contact Mr. Stribbell.
Secondary Sports Day
Aug 31, 2007
Students learning to work together so that later they can work together to learn. TIS held it's secondary Sports Day on Friday, Aug 31. Students participated in homeroom teams in events such as Basketball, Soccer, Dizzy Bat Race, Ping Pong Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and the ever popular Tug of War. Despite the hot weather students worked hard at each event and had the opportunity to meet their classmates and new teachers. Not only is physical activity one of the goals of the Sports Day but students also learn how to work together as a team in order to be successful.
Highlights included the high school girls beating the boys in the Tug of War. Not to be unchallenged, the staff took on the students. Despite the staff winning one round, the students emerged victorious overall by dragging the staff along the grass. The principal, Mr. Hryhirchuk, has vowed, "I'll be back."
Thank you to all of the secondary staff who helped make the event a success and a special thank you goes out to the secondary PE teachers, Ms. Heschuk and Mr. Varga, for organizing the day.
TIS features in Canada Hong Kong Business magazine
Aug 31, 2007
TIS featured as the cover story in the Summer 2007 edition of Canada Hong Kong Business, the magazine published by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. To download a copy of the article in PDF format please click the link below:
TIS article in CHKB
TIS featured as the cover story in the Summer 2007 edition of Canada Hong Kong Business, the magazine published by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. To download a copy of the article in PDF format please click the link below:
TIS article in CHKB
2007-08 School Year Information
Aug 20, 2007
To download this file in PDF format please click one of the links below:
School Year Start Up (English)
School Year Start Up (Chinese)
To download this file in PDF format please click one of the links below:
School Year Start Up (English)
School Year Start Up (Chinese)
Author Visits Grade 6&7
June 1, 2007
On Friday, 1 June, the Grade 6 and 7 classes listened to powerpoint presentations about being a writer from visiting author Karmel Schreyer, who lives in Hong Kong. The message of her talk, as she showed examples from her own published books, was that everyone has the potential to write, using their own life experience. Ms. Schreyer, as well as being a writer, is the daghter of a well-respected former Governor-General of Canada, The Honourable Edward Schreyer, and she was able to weave tales of what life was like as a teenager, under the spotlight of public scrutiny, having people like the Queen of England stay at their home. She was very encouraging to her listeners and we were grateful to her for coming over to Macau.
A “Thank You Note” to the students of TIS from Karmel Schreyer:
I want to tell you how much I enjoyed my visit with you and your teachers on 1 June. It is said that people fear public speaking more than anything, so I can tell you that when the audience is as receptive and attentive as yourselves, the speaker feels very grateful. I think about students such as yourselves a lot; in fact it is a running theme in many of my books: the global nomad, third culture ‘kid' - mobile young people who are familiar with the world in a way that I (and many of your teachers I'll bet) could never be. I'll remind you that you are a part of the world's fast-growing youth subculture. Enjoy what all that offers, and remem-ber: Today is where your books begins.
Very best wishes,
Karmel
www.karmelschreyer.com
On Friday, 1 June, the Grade 6 and 7 classes listened to powerpoint presentations about being a writer from visiting author Karmel Schreyer, who lives in Hong Kong. The message of her talk, as she showed examples from her own published books, was that everyone has the potential to write, using their own life experience. Ms. Schreyer, as well as being a writer, is the daghter of a well-respected former Governor-General of Canada, The Honourable Edward Schreyer, and she was able to weave tales of what life was like as a teenager, under the spotlight of public scrutiny, having people like the Queen of England stay at their home. She was very encouraging to her listeners and we were grateful to her for coming over to Macau.
A “Thank You Note” to the students of TIS from Karmel Schreyer:
I want to tell you how much I enjoyed my visit with you and your teachers on 1 June. It is said that people fear public speaking more than anything, so I can tell you that when the audience is as receptive and attentive as yourselves, the speaker feels very grateful. I think about students such as yourselves a lot; in fact it is a running theme in many of my books: the global nomad, third culture ‘kid' - mobile young people who are familiar with the world in a way that I (and many of your teachers I'll bet) could never be. I'll remind you that you are a part of the world's fast-growing youth subculture. Enjoy what all that offers, and remem-ber: Today is where your books begins.
Very best wishes,
Karmel
www.karmelschreyer.com
Kiss N Ride Program
May 2, 2007
Beginning Monday, May 7, traffic flow will be controlled allowing parents to safely drop off children next to the school. Vehicles may not park around the school.
For Pick Up, registered parents displaying the Kiss N Ride ID will be able to safely collect students from the same area.
Parking is only permitted in the lot next to the stadium.
Beginning Monday, May 7, traffic flow will be controlled allowing parents to safely drop off children next to the school. Vehicles may not park around the school.
For Pick Up, registered parents displaying the Kiss N Ride ID will be able to safely collect students from the same area.
Parking is only permitted in the lot next to the stadium.
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