International Day, Jeans Day, Student-led Conference

International Day
International Day is our annual tradition of celebrating our diversity and learning about countries at YHIS. This year's International Day is scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, November 7.

Although the event officially begins at 10:00, we kindly request that secondary students arrive by 9:00 am and ECC/elementary students by 9:30 am. Mr. Chris Zhang will share the bus schedule closer to the date. The program will kick off with a flag parade. Two student representatives from each home country will proudly carry their flags. After the last flag-bearer enters the parade, all participants will take turns to join in the walk around campus.

There are many performances for you to enjoy. Additionally, the secondary advisory students and teachers are organizing an array of engaging activities in the courtyard for all participants to enjoy. Our PTO is also contributing with booths representing Korea, China, Russia, and Brazil, offering finger foods and cultural activities/games. The school will provide everyone with hotdogs, chicken salad, and Lays Chips.

Jeans Day This Friday
All students and staff are welcome to wear jeans with their school polo shirts or other YHIS branded tops this Friday! ECC and Elementary students participating in Spirit Day may still dress up as a historical figure.

Shark Times Q1, 2026
The Student Newspaper Club has published the first-quarter edition of Shark Times! The student journalists have worked hard to keep you informed about the highlights of the quarter and bring you engaging stories and interviews. Please click HERE to view the newspaper.

Aerobic Dance Class for Moms (Second Term)
To continue fostering connection within our school community, we are excited to offer the second term of the free Aerobic Dance Class for YHIS & YIA moms. This course will run from Tuesday, October 27 to Tuesday, December 15, every Tuesday from 8:20 to 9:20 am.

The class will once again be taught by Mrs. BoKyoung Lee, a professional dance instructor. Designed for beginners, the class will feature simple and fun movements—including aerobics, Zumba, and rhythm boxing—to promote both health and confidence. No prior dance experience is required—just bring comfortable clothes, some energy, and a smile!

Class Details
• Dates: Every Tuesday from October 27 – December 15 (8 weeks)
• Time: 8:20 –9:20 am
• Location: 5th-floor Indoor PE Space
• What to bring: Water bottle, comfortable clothes, yoga mat, indoor athletic shoes

Space is limited to 25 participants. If you are interested, please sign up by completing the registration form by Sunday, October 25.

Once the registration closes, participants will be randomly selected, and those selected will be invited to join a WeChat group.

We look forward to another joyful season of dancing and connection together!

Elementary Student-Led Conferences
Beginning this school year, Elementary is excited to transition from traditional Parent-Teacher Conferences to Student-Led Conferences (SLC). Student-Led Conferences will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, October 29, from 12:30–4:00 pm, and all day on Friday, October 30, from 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Students are currently preparing to share their learning, achievements, and goals with you. This conference format is different from those held at YHIS in previous years, as students will take the lead in presenting their progress and reflecting on their learning journey.

As this is an important part of the learning process, all students are expected to participate and present. If you have not already done so, please remember to sign up for a conference time using the sign-up instructions that were previously emailed to you.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating your child's learning together.

ECC Parent-Teacher Conferences
YHIS will hold ECC Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30.
• Thursday, October 29, 12:30–4:00 pm: Kindergarten only
• Friday, October 30, 8:00 am–5:00 pm: Foundations, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten
Sign-up instructions have been sent to you via email. Please review the instructions and sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.

Accelerated Reader and myON for Elementary Students
Reading is fundamental to students’ development. At YHIS, we encourage students to develop a love of reading through programs such as AR (Accelerated Reader) and myON. Please refer to the parent guide to learn more about how these programs work and how they support students’ reading development.

Playground Rules
We love seeing families enjoying the courtyard after school. To help keep all students safe and ensure everyone can enjoy the playground, please help your children follow these playground rules:

1. Bicycles, tricycles, and similar riding toys are reserved for our ECC students. Elementary students should not use them.
2. Please return all bicycles and tricycles to their designated storage area when finished.
3. For safety reasons, do not climb onto the roofs of the train cars.
4. Do not climb up the outside of the large covered slide. Please use the stairs and slide as intended.
   Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable play environment for all children.

Secondary Talent Show
Join us on Wednesday, October 28, at 3:00 pm for an exciting afternoon filled with a variety of performances showcasing the unique gifts and hard work of our talented students. Come cheer them on, enjoy the show, and celebrate the wonderful talents that make our school community so special. We look forward to seeing you there!

Secondary Daily Departure
All students are expected to leave the school building by 3:30 pm each afternoon unless they are part of a supervised school program such as after-school activities or in the case of a special school event. They may not wander the halls or be in classrooms unsupervised by a teacher. On days when they participate in after-school activities, the departure time is 4:55 pm for secondary students, and all students should leave campus within 10 minutes after the completion of those activities.

YHIS Spirit Week: October 26–29
From October 26 to 29, students and teachers are invited to participate in a different themed dress-up day each day.

• Monday, October 26 – Zoo Day: Wear animal-themed clothing or dress up as your favorite animal.
• Tuesday, October 27 – Teacher-Student Swap Day: Teachers dress like students, while students dress like teachers or a specific teacher.
• Wednesday, October 28 – Twin Day: Pair up with a friend and coordinate your outfits to match.
• Thursday, October 29 – October Costume Day: Get creative and dress up as anything you can imagine, from animals and everyday objects to your favorite characters.

Friday, October 30, will be a Student-Led Conference Day, so there will be no regular classes.
We look forward to seeing everyone participate and bring their creativity and school spirit to the week!

Secondary Student-Led Conferences
Secondary Student-Led Conferences will be held on Friday, October 30, from 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
Each conference is 40 minutes long, consisting of two parts: a 15-minute conference and a 25-minute open-house session.

Part 1: Student-Led Conference — 15 minutes
The conference includes the student, their parent(s), and the student’s advisory teacher. Students lead the conference and act as translators when necessary. During this time, students will:
• present samples of their coursework;
• share their strengths and areas for improvement; and
• discuss their progress toward their goals for the year.

Part 2: Open House — 25 minutes
Following the conference, students and parents will have the opportunity to visit and briefly speak with classroom teachers. This time is specifically for discussing how the student is doing in individual classes.

Sign-up instructions have been sent to you via email. Please review the instructions and sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.

LifePlus High School Volleyball Tournament
Our High School boys’ and girls’ volleyball team are traveling to Tianjin to participate in the LifePlus HS Volleyball Tournament from October 22-24. The tournament schedule and livestream links can be found HERE.