April 23, 2018

Dear Parents,

Welcome back from the holiday. I would like to once again express appreciation to our parents who provided lunch and snacks to our students and staff prior to the start of the holiday. Your time, commitment, and care were greatly appreciated. 

Just a few things as we begin the week. 

• This is a study week for grade 12 students as IB Exams are only one week away. Although attendance is optional, please know that teachers have organized study sessions to take place during the normal class hours. 
• IB exams start on Wednesday of next week and will take place on level 4 of the SAS building.

High School exams (Grades 9-11) start next week. 
The end of the year exam is a summative assessment where students have an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the school year. The exams are at the beginning of May to allow teachers the opportunity to assess students’ long-term learning and provide feedback to the students. The timing of the exam allows teachers time to introduce a final unit before the end of the year which will be assessed and included in the quarter four report card. This allows for teaching and learning to occur until the final day of school. As high school students progress through the years, learning how to study for cumulative exams is imperative as, at the end of grade 12, all students take IB exams which assess two years of academic content.

Please encourage your children to lock up their valuables:
ISY security encourages you to use the lockers provided on campus when using the fitness center, gym or pool in the SAS building. All personal items (i.e. mobile phones, jewelry, clothing, wallets, headsets, etc.) are the responsibility of the individual to whom they belong; ISY is not responsible for any personal materials; nor liable for any lost materials while any person is using the campus facilities.

This Week In Secondary School 

Wednesday

• ISY PA General Meeting (8:00 AM)
• Blood drive ( Grade 12 CAS project).  The blood drive will take place at the school clinic from 3-5 PM. Please stop in and help by donating blood. This will take place in conjunction with the Myanmar Blood Centre, who is partnered with the Red Cross Society.

Saturday 

• YAC Badminton Invitational in the ISY Gym form 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.