International Day, Teacher Conference, TIANMUN

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. 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.

Please note that it is a regular school day and that all guests must be invited. This event is not open to the general public. Parents who wish to invite additional guests should inform Mrs. Jenny Kim or Mrs. Winnie Zhang.

Uniform Pants Updates
A few weeks after signing a contract with our local uniform supplier, we learned that production of the uniform pants had not started. The supplier informed us that the fabric vendor had gone bankrupt, but this update came much later than expected.

As the agreed production timeline and contractual obligations have not been met, the school is now exploring alternative suppliers to ensure that the uniform pants can be produced as soon as possible.

We understand that this situation may cause inconvenience to families and students, and we appreciate your patience as we work toward a resolution. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

LifePlus Teacher Conference
The annual LifePlus Teacher Conference is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, November 19-21. The school will be closed for students, and staff will spend extended time in professional development meetings.

Report Cards Available on PowerSchool
Report cards (Progress Reports for Secondary) are accessible via PowerSchool. Once you log into PowerSchool, click the “Student Reports” icon in the menu on the left.

ECC Pumpkin Decorating Event
Our ECC families are invited to join us for a fun-filled pumpkin-decorating celebration on Friday, November 13! Parents and children will enjoy creating together, sharing laughter, and celebrating the fall season as part of our ECC community. Further information will be shared closer to the date.

Elementary Chinese Singing Contest
Our elementary Chinese students are busy preparing for the Chinese Singing Contest. Through music, students develop their Chinese pronunciation, become familiar with the rhythm of the language, and enjoy learning in an engaging way. As they prepare for the stage, students are also building confidence and learning to challenge themselves.

The final will take place on November 17 in the 4th-floor auditorium. We warmly invite you to join us and cheer on our young performers!

TIANMUN
TIANMUN is a three-day United Nations simulation for G8-12 hosted by Tianjin International School (TIS). Students from schools all over China will work together to develop and debate innovative solutions to current world issues. TIANMUN is scheduled for November 12-14, and this year's theme is Concord through Discourse.