Classes & Exams Suspended For The Morning

The DSEJ has announced that all classes and exams have been cancelled for the morning.  Afternoon classes and exams will resume in the afternoon. 

New TIS Blog!

The printed version of the newsletter will be phased out at the end of this school year to make way for the new TIS blog for all news and event information. Check out the new site at: http://wordpress.tis.edu.mo/news/.  It will be updated regularly with school events as they happen, as well as interesting feature stories about our school. You can also stay connected with TIS via our facebook page at http://on.fb.me/10UyRLA.

TIS Program Gets Injection of Funds

Many thanks to Wynn Macau for donating MOP 1.4 million to TIS’ "Business Supports Education" program! The funds will enable TIS  to continue its high quality academic and extra curricular programs. 
Pictured (l-r): Linda Chen, Executive Director and COO of  Wynn Macau; Ian Michael Coughlan, Executive Director and President of Wynn Macau; John Crawford, TIS Governor and Howard Stribbell, Head of School, TIS.

TISPA Meeting Minutes

You can download the minutes from the TISPA meeting on May 21st by clicking here for the English version and here for the Chinese version.

Cantonese Language Course

If you've always wanted to learn Cantonese, here's your chance! The Women's General Association of Macau is offering a Cantonese course in Taipa with all tuition fees going toward the victims of the earthquake in Sichuan, China. The course runs every Saturday from June 22 to July 13 and is offered at two different times: 11-12:15 p.m. and 12:30-1:45 p.m. The cost is MOP 750. Click here for registration information.

TISPA End-of-Year Party!

TISPA is throwing an end-of-year bash for TIS parents and teachers on Fri, May 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Spirito Bar at the Venetian (back bar at Portofino's). It's always a great time, be sure to stop by and enjoy a beverage and some delicious canapes. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Tea

Don't forget - our annual volunteer tea is tomorrow! Join us on Wed, May 29 in the MPR from 1:30-3 p.m. for tea, coffee, sandwiches and cupcakes. It's our way of saying thank-you to the many volunteers who make TIS such a great school community!

Classes Back On for the Afternoon

The DSEJ has announced that classes will resume for the afternoon. TIS teachers are in their classrooms ready to teach! After-school buses are also running as per normal.

Classes Suspended For The Morning

Due to the heavy rain, DSEJ has suspended classes for Wednesday morning. As such students are excused from classes for the morning. However, teachers will be in attendance to provide classes for students who are able to arrive safely at school.

Sodexo Menu

You can download the English version of the June menu here and the Chinese version here

Arts & Community Day A Great Success!

There was a great turn-out for Arts & Community Day on Sat, May 18. Many TIS families came out to support the event which included art displays, performances and a huge selection of Community Day activities. A big thank-you to the Community Outreach Committee, Ms. Kelly, Mr. O'Flaherty, TISPA and the many student volunteers who helped to make the event such as success.

Sat, May 18 is Arts & Community Day!

Arts & Community Day is only two days away! Bring the whole family on Sat, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and view art created by TIS students, enjoy band, dance and theatre performances as well as fun community day events, booths and a BBQ. 
TISPA needs your home-made goodies to sell at Arts & Community Day. Please deliver your treats to the main office conference room before or after school on May 17.

Jr. Basketball Teams Reign Supreme at SCISAC Tourny

Congratulations to the TIS junior boys and girls teams who claimed the 2013 SCISAC Basketball Championship in Hong Kong on May 9-11. Both teams defeated Ivy Collegiate Academy (ICA) in the finals.  The girls finished with an undefeated 7-0 record, while the boys won their 3rd straight title since 2010! Sophie Wu and Marco Chak took home the “Play Hard, Play Fair, Everybody Win” award for their contributions at the tournament.

SCISAC Basketball Tournament

The junior girls and boys basketball teams will travel to Hong Kong for the SCISAC Junior Basketball Tournament on Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12, 2013. The tournament is hosted by Hong Kong Academy (HKA) and the games will be played at Independent Schools Foundation Academy (ISF).  

Check out the tournament schedule here. Go Tigers!!

Student Photography Order Form

If you're interested in purchasing any of the beautiful photographic images from the student photography exhibition on May 10-15 at Cotai Sands Central, please download the order form here and email to jordan.whyte@tis.edu.mo.

Student Photography Exhibition Starts This Friday!

Preparations are well underway for the grand opening of the student photography exhibition, "Perspectives" this Friday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Sands Cotai Central. Can't make it on Friday? Public viewing of the exhibition runs from Saturday, May 11th until Wednesday, May 15th.

Student Photography Exhibition

TIS students will be showcasing their amazing photographic work at an exhibition entitled "Perspectives" at the Sands Cotai Central from May 10-15. The grand opening will be held on Fri, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. Public viewing of the exhibition is from Sat, May 11 to Wed, May 15 (Level 3 of Sands Cotai Central next to the food court beside the New Horizons Apple shop).

Summer School Brochure

You can download the summer school brochure by clicking here

Important Reminder for Parents

Please note that the deposit for the 2013-14 school year is due next Tues, April 30.

TIS Partners With Four Seasons Hotel Macao

The International School of Macao is pleased to partner with the Four Seasons Hotel Macao to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the Run of Hope on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Together, our goal is to encourage more people to participate in this great family event which includes a 3 km family walk and 5 km run. Proceeds will be donated to the Evangelize Fellowship Orphanage and and the Kiang Wu Hospital cancer research program. Registration starts in September.

TIS Gives Back

TIS has some very talented staff and students! And you can watch them perform at the annual TIS Benefit Concert on Tues, April 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the MUST Auditorium.  Student Council reps will be selling tickets starting today at lunch and after school. The cost is MOP 30 if you buy before the event and Mop 40 at the door.  All proceeds will be donated to the Cradle of Hope.

Primary Musical

It's less than a week until the Primary Musical! Sixty Gr. 1-6 students hav been working very hard to put the finishing touches on their production of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Don't miss the performances on Fri, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Sat, April 27 at 2 p.m.  at the MUST Auditorium  Tickets are MOP 60 and are available after school or at the door.

Summer School Brochure

What are your kids doing this summer? Check out the new summer school brochure for a look at this year's courses and programs.

Parent Teacher Interviews (Gr. 7-12)

Parent Teacher Interviews for Gr. 7-12 students are scheduled for Tues, April 23 from 3:30-6 p.m. and Wed, April 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. The interviews are drop-in and will take place in the classrooms. The middle school grades will be doing student led conferences. We look forward to seeing a lot of parents next week!

Sodexo May Menu

You can download the Sodexo menu for the month of May here: English version and Chinese version.

Canadian Consulate in Macao

Is your Canadian passport still valid for your Summer holidays? If not, the Canadian Consulate will be in Macao on:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: Academy of Music, Macao

            Rua de Santa Clara, No. 19, 2/F

            Macao SAR

       澳門 天 主 教 福 利 會

      澳 門 家 辣 堂 街 19 號2 樓

          ( 澳門大會堂戲院隔壁 / 八角亭對面 )

  

Other than passports, the Canadian Consulate will also be providing the following  services:

notary, citizenship enquiries and applications.  For more information regarding services, fees and application requirements, please visit our website at www.hongkong.gc.ca

Payment accepted: Credit card (Visa, Master Card and Diner’s Club).

Note: For above services, please bring both original and photocopy of all required documentation.

Please kindly note that there is no elevator to access this venue. Should you require any mobility assistance, please call (852) 2867 7348 or email Canadaconsul.hkong@international.gc.ca in advance for alternate arrangements.

Secondary Play

The TIS Secondary Players are bringing audiences another great production! "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" by Peter Bloedel will be performed on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. and Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.  All performances are at MUST Auditorium. Tickets are MOP 40 each and will be available at the door.

Summer School

Take a peak at the new summer school brochure by clicking here

Happy Easter

There is no school from April 1-5. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter and a restful week. See you on Monday, April 8.

Parent Survey

We're looking for more parents to share their opinions about TIS by filling out the Alberta Education survey. If you have a few moments, please give us your feedback: http://www.education.alberta.ca/novisurvey/ismParentSurvey.html. Thank-you!

Annual Report

Check out our new Annual Report by clicking here. This report covers last year's school term and explains our program, university acceptances, annual income and expenses as well as our accountability pillar results from Alberta Education.

Alberta Education On Campus This Week

The International School of Macao's accrediting body, Alberta Education, will be on campus this week week conducting their annual review.

As part of this assessment, Alberta Education representative Karen Slevinsky will be meeting with the TISPA committee on Mon, March 25 from 2-3 p.m. in the main office conference room. Ms. Slevinsky will be gathering feedback about TIS and distributing a survey.

All students, staff and parents are invited to share their opinions about TIS. On Wed, March 27 and Thurs, March 28, secondary students will be greeting parents in the morning and asking them to complete an online survey. Please take a few minutes to provide us with your valued opinions. You can also fill out the survey at: http://bit.ly/148Hbyj. The Chinese translation is available here: http://tis.edu.mo/pdfs/Parent_Survey.docx. The document isn't interactive but can be filled out and brought into the office, or used to help complete the online survey.

Ms. Slevinsky will be our guest speaker at Parent Coffee Time next Thurs, March 28 from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Secondary Library. She will be sharing information about the Alberta curriculum and the accreditation process. Everyone is welcome to attend. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served.

If you have any questions about Alberta Education's visit to TIS next week, please call the main office at 2853 3700.

We Want Your Feedback!

Please share your opinions about TIS with us. Our accrediting body, Alberta Education, will be on campus next week conducting their annual review. Please take a few minutes to fill out the online survey and provide us with your valued opinions: http://bit.ly/148Hbyj. As well, here is a link to the Chinese translation: http://tis.edu.mo/pdfs/Parent_Survey.docx. The document isn't interactive, but can be filled out and brought in to the main office. Thank-you!
謹此提醒各位填寫網上問卷，每年，艾伯塔省教育部會對本校進行評核，問卷調查是評核工作的其中一部份。歡迎大家踴躍分享意見，請到網站：http://bit.ly/148Hbyj 填寫網上英文問卷，同時，我們提供中文版作補充：http://tis.edu.mo/pdfs/Parent_Survey.docx 。如填寫中文版，請列印後交回校務處。多謝合作！

Sports Day

Sports Day is coming up on Wednesday. March 20 for all elementary students. The Kindergarten grades will enjoy games on the soccer field and playground from 9-10 a.m. while Gr. 1-6 students will participate in a fun-filled afternoon of field and outdoor activities from 12:30-2:30p.m. Students are asked to wear their PE uniforms and bring their hats and water bottles. Families are also invited to join in for some fun.

TISPA Easter Raffle

TISPA members have been busy assembling all of the Easter baskets for the annual Easter raffle. Check them out in the main office. Tickets are only 10 Mop each or 3 for 20 Mop and will be on sale before and after school from March 18-27. The draw will take place on March 27.  Show your support and purchase some tickets!

Cold & Flu Season is Here!

The cold and flu season is definitely upon us and we would like to remind parents and students to practice healthy hygiene. This includes washing your hands frequently, avoiding contact with your eyes, nose and mouth, and keeping disinfectant wipes and gels handy. Eating healthy, drinking lots of water and getting enough sleep are also helpful ways to fight the flu and cold. Students who are unwell should be kept at home and seen by a doctor.

Student Led Conferences

Student-led conferences for Kindergarten to Grade 6 are coming up on March 14-15. The Gr. 1-6 conferences will take place on Thurs, March 14 from 3:30-8 p.m. and Fri, March 15 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Kindergarten times are slightly different: Thurs, March 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Fri, March 15 from 8:30-11 a.m. Parent sign up sheets will be sent home on Monday, so parents can choose a half an hour block to attend.  Confirmation of conference times will be sent home with the report cards on March 8th. There is no school on Fri, March 15 for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students.

Pink Day

Friday, March 1 is Pink Day! Wear pink and take a stand against bullying. The TISPA Easter basket fundraiser has been paired up with Pink Day. Students are asked to bring in some chocolates or 10 MOP.

YNOW Youth Leadership Summit

In three weeks, TIS students in grades 10-12 will be hosting the YNOW Youth Leadership Summit from March 13-15 at TIS. The conference will feature a wide range of speakers who will address relevant topics such as leadership, environmental concerns, child slavery, health issues and bullying. The keynote speaker will be Justin Bedard from Jump! Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on student leadership training, experiential education and global development. Secondary students from other schools in Hong Kong and Macao have also been invited to the summit and together with TIS Students, will participate in community outreach projects, ranging from cleaning up graffiti and giving out free hugs to visiting the water treatment plant and caring for the elderly. Students will also have “Team Time” througout the conference to work on presentations.

Open House

TIS will be holding an Open House this Saturday, February 23 for prospective students and their families. The elementary school tour will take place at 9 a.m. followed by the secondary school tour at 10 a.m. and the boarding house tour at 11 a.m. Applications will be accepted starting March 1st and admission tests will be held during the month of March. For more information about dates and times, please click here.

School Photos

Welcome back! Just a reminder that there will be school photos on Wed, Feb 20; Thurs, Feb 21 and Fri, Feb 22. Forms went home with students before Chinese New Year indicating which day their class' photos would be taken. Students should wear their winter dress uniform, even if it is their PE day on the day their photo is taken. Proofs and school photo order forms will be sent home in March.

Happy Chinese New Year!

The International School of Macao wishes everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Snake. We hope you have a safe and relaxing Chinese New Year holiday. See you on Monday, February 18.
蛇年將至，澳門國際學校謹此恭賀各位身心康泰、生活富足、新春愉快，並期待在二月十八日(星期一)再見！

Oxfam Lai See Donation Campaign

TIS is a participating school in the Oxfam Lai See Donation Campaign. Oxfam is asking TIS students to make a donation from the lai see money they receive over the Chinese New Year holiday to help less fortunate people around the world. Lai see envelopes can be picked up at the main office and donations can be placed in the Oxfam box on the counter in the office. Students will have until March 4th to bring in their donations. For more information, click here.

ELL Information Session

TIS will be holding an information session for the parents of Gr. 7-11 English language learners on Thursday, February 21 in the Secondary Library. For your convenience, the session will be held at two different times: 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. The workshop will focus on expectations for Gr. 7-11 ELL students for reading levels and study habits as well as expectations for parents in supporting these goals. Coffee and tea will be provided.
澳門國際學校將於二月廿一日在二樓中學圖書館舉辦英語輔導班（ELL）家長講解會，主要內容包括學校對ELL學生的閱讀水平及學習習慣的期望，與及家長應如何協助學生實現學業目標。
為方便家長，兩場講解會分別於當日上午九時至十時及下午六時至七時舉行，並設有咖啡、茶招待。

2013-14 Student Recruitment 2013-14學年招生

TIS will be holding an Open House on Saturday, February 23 for prospective students. Please click here for more information about the open house and dates for admission testing.

ACAMIS Basketball Results

Congratulations to the TIS senior girl's and boy's basketball teams who won bronze medals at 2013 ACAMIS Gold Division High School Basketball Tournament on Jan 31-Feb 2 in the MUST Gymnasium.  What a great display of teamwork and skill by both squads! A special shout out to Jonathan Hu, Jeff Lau, Amber Koppelman and Marika Veith who were named ACAMIS All Stars for the TIS teams at the tournament. Way to go!

Chinese Near Year Celebrations at TIS

TIS will be celebrating the Year of the Snake with a Chinese New Year Carnival on Wed, Feb 6 in the MPR. Join us for songs and performances as well as traditional Chinese activities, games and food. Each division will start promptly at their scheduled time. PK-SK: 9:00-10:00; Gr. 1-3: 10:10-11:20; Gr. 4-6: 12:10-1:20; Gr. 7-12: 13:30-14:50. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

TISPA Events Coordinator Needed

The International School of Macao Parents Association (TISPA) is seeking an Events Coordinator to join the TISPA committee. If you have some time to spare and a passion for event planning come join us and help us to create successful events for our kids and the TIS community!

As the Events Coordinator, you will oversee the coordination of operations and logistics associated with all TISPA events, such as Community Day,  Mid Autumn Festival and Christmas Wonderland. 

Of course you won't be alone - you will have the support of the rest of the committee members behind you every step of the way! If you are interested please contact Gwen or Molly at 6291 4507 or gwen.jose@gmail.com

Tigers On The Prowl At ACAMIS BB Tournament

The 2013 ACAMIS Gold Division High School Basketball Tournament is only three days away! TIS and five other schools from Hong Kong and China will be going head to head at MUST Gymnasium from Jan 31-Feb 2. 

On Thurs, Jan 31, the TIS girl's team plays at 4 p.m. followed by the boy's team at 6 p.m. On Fri, Feb 1st, the TIS boys play at 9 am, 11 am and 2 pm while the TIS girls play at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. 
On Sat, Feb 2, the TIS boys play at 8 a.m. Playoffs and finals are scheduled for the rest of the day on Saturday. Check facebook and the TIS website for daily results and tournament news.

Exam Schedule

Click here to view the Grade 10-12 exam schedule.

Literature & Art At TIS

The LOTIS website is now up and running. Visit the following link for stories, poems and art work by our students: http://lotismagazinetis.weebly.com. We have added a new feature, Debate, where you can share your opinions on various topics. This month’s debate will focus on the nature of literature: Do words make literature if they are not on the printed page? Use the comment section to let us know what you think. We look forward to showcasing your work, so email us your stories and poems at lotis@tis. edu.mo or submit them directly to the website.

Revision to Jr. Girls Volleyball Game Times

The game times for the PRC Under 14 Girls Volleyball exchange on Sat, Jan 19 have been changed. TIS now plays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. All games take place at the MUST Gymnasium.

Jr Girls Volleyball

The TIS junior girls volleyball team will be competing against four other schools in the PRC Under 14 Volleyball exchange on Sat, Jan 19 at the MUST Gymnasium. TIS plays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Come and cheer on our girls!

Parent CoffeeTime

Join us for Parent Coffee Time on Thurs, Jan 17 from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the Secondary Library. The grade 5s will be making a presentation about their amazing November trip to Zhaoqing. Coffee, tea and baked goodies will be served.  We hope to see you there.

February Sodexo Menu

You can download a copy of Sodexo's February menu: English version and Chinese version.

TISPA Meeting

The TISPA committee hopes you all had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break.  TISPA is now back in full swing.  Our first meeting in 2013 is on Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in the TIS main office meeting room. We’ll be finding out more about what’s happening at the school in coming months and discussing our involvement in upcoming events. All TIS parents are members of TISPA, so everyone is welcome to attend. Feel free to just come and sit in on the meeting or bring along your ideas. Either way, we look forward to welcoming you. Should you have any questions, please contact us: gwen.letelier@gmail.com or molly.gunderson@gmail.com.
 

Basketball Season Gears Up!

Get ready for some exciting basketball action! TIS will be hosting the ACAMIS Gold Division High School Basketball Tournament from Jan 31-Feb 2 at the MUST Gym. Our senior girls and boys teams will be competing for gold against six other schools from China and Hong Kong. Go Tigers! More details to come.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! We hope everyone had a relaxing Christmas holiday. Just a reminder that the second extra curricular session starts next Mon, Jan 14th.