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Issue № 23, 03.03.2017

PSI MISSION STATEMENT:

Pechersk School International is a diverse learning community which provides an academically challenging programme in a student centred environment. As an IB world school, PSI is committed to developing well-rounded, global citizens by promoting personal excellence in the classroom and beyond.


DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE


Dear Students, Parents and Community Members:

Next Wednesday, 8th March, PSI is closed for the national Women’s Day holiday. It’s an appropriate time to recognise the many wonderful contributions made by female staff members to the school as well as a nice time for families to be together, and to say thank you. Enjoy your holiday!

We will hold our first International Futures Forum on Thursday, 30th March, 6:00 pm, here at PSI. This will be a visionary ‘think tank’ about school development, with five and ten years into the future in mind. Explore the ‘future world’ and how we will deliver the PSI vision: To Grow. To Lead. To Succeed. Additional information can be found at the following LINK Here. Interested students, parents and staff can register directly with me at johnb@psi.kiev.ua.

We are currently reviewing our ECA programme to then begin planning for an expanded programme when all the new Phase 2 facilities are open. Students have already participated in a survey with their thoughts. We now invite PSI parents to provide both feedback about the ECAs as well as suggestions for the new school year LINK Here. Exciting times ahead!

Kinds regards,
John Burns.


Important
Dates


 
ALL EVENTS
Saturday, 4th March @ 10:00 - 12:30 am
Grade 5 Parent Meeting / Grade 6 Move up, Room S301 (third floor of the Secondary building)


Monday, 6th - 7th March @ 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Foreign Language Book Fair, Reception Area

Tuesday, 7th March @ 8:30 - 9:30 am
PET Meeting, How We Recruit PSI Teachers with Ms Tatz and Ms Puia, Cafeteria


Wednesday, 8th March
International Women’s Day, No School

Friday, 10th March @ 8:30 - 9:15 am
Mystery Reader: A Fun Way To Read

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation.  I spent 4 glorious days in Croatia, a country you must visit if you have not yet done so. This week, we have enjoyed the workshops from our visiting author, Marc Levitt. 

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Dear Parents,

My thanks to those of you who came to our Honours Assembly this week. I was delighted to hand out 40 awards for perfect attendance, 50 application and attitude,42 honours, and 27 high honour awards on Wednesday. 

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Grade 5 to 6 Parent Transition Meeting


We are pleased to offer you a special meeting on Saturday, 4th March from 10 am until 12 noon in Room 301 of the Secondary School building.

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Self Study / Accreditation - Did You Know?


As we work through our self study for the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), we’d like to share what we’re learning about PSI. Did you know that….

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Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) & Saturday Sports Programme (SSS) News


The ECA Season 3 is in progress and ends on the 1st of April.
See the ECA Website for the programme timetable and offerings.
Email the ECA / SSS staff for additional information and with your programme questions at eca@psi.kiev.ua.

School Uniform Final Sale - 75% Off


In March, we are selling our current sports uniform items at 75% off to clear them. Please see the PSI website and PHE Uniform Form for all the items on sale. The school will provide an invoice and then will contact you to arrange a convenient time to collect the items after we have received payment. Please contact Anastasia (anastasiag@psi.kiev.ua) with any questions.

School Bus Service - Frequently Asked Questions


This week at the PTA meeting, Director John Burns spoke about the school bus service and related processes. Here are some of the most common questions in this area.

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Phase 2 Building Project - What’s Happening In Week 43


This Week - The scaffolds are going up to begin work on the exterior facade.
Next Week - The facade of the main building will be added over the coming weeks.
Next Meeting - The next Building Project Update Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28th March at 8:30 am in the cafeteria. We invite all community members to attend the meeting and take a tour of the site.

PHE and Sports Teams News


PSI Panthers Athletics
Season 3 Sign Ups and General Information: Season 3 sign ups have started and important information on how to sign up as well as other important details can be found on the new MyPSI website.   READ MORE 

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PSI Panthers Website


MyPSI & IT Systems News


Please contact the IT Helpdesk if you require any assistance it@psi.kiev.ua.

Library News


Literacy month was launched this week with a visit from Marc Levitt, whom many of you had the opportunity to meet during his parent presentation on Tuesday. Thank you once again for your fundraising efforts, which allowed us to bring Marc here.

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Parent Education Tuesday (PET) Meeting This Week


This weekly meeting offers information, conversation, and coffee with school leaders about important school programmes. Upcoming meetings and topics are listed below. Please come along and join in the learning. A video recording of the meetings will be posted on MyPSI as well.
7th March: How We Recruit PSI Teachers with Ms Tatz and Ms Puia.
14th March: Improving Literacy Skills (TBA)

Russian and English Lessons For Parents  
 

Parents are invited to join our free Russian and English lessons. Please come along to the lesson that fits you best. 

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PTA News


Thank you to all who attended this week's PTA Meeting! Minutes from the meeting will be available on the PSI website. Tickets are now on sale at the reception for the PSI Rocking Night on Saturday, 8th April! 

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          Khoriv: 1068              Kyi: 1049            Lybid: 921       Schek: 1021

Community Announcements

Please note: This exhibition will also remain open to the public on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of March. 

Important Reminders


Parent / Student Handbook: This Handbook includes important policies and daily routines.
All Staff Photos ‘Look Book’: Pictures of the staff, their positions and contact details.
Address / Phone No. Changes: Email Victor registrar@psi.kiev.ua with any contact changes.
Family Contact Directory: In MyPSI, you can access the contact details of other families.
Academic Year Calendar 2016/2017: Please keep this in mind for your school and holiday planning.
Academic Year Calendar 2017/2018: Please keep this in mind for your school and holiday planning.
Special Events Calendar: All special events and parent meeting can be accessed here.
School / Home Communication Guide: Whom to contact with your questions, at PSI.
PSI Glossary: A whole school glossary of educational terms used in the school.
Catering Cafe: Official Price List as of 1/2/2017
Facebook: Follow the ‘feel good stories’ and photos and stay connected to ‘all things PSI’.
Feedback: We welcome feedback and questions. Email reception@psi.kiev.ua at any time.
 

PSI Contacts


School Reception (PSI Help Desk) - Masha / Victoria reception@psi.kiev.ua
Attendance Secretary - Alina absence@psi.kiev.ua 
Security Cards - Andriy security@psi.kiev.ua
School Buses - Lilia bus@psi.kiev.ua
Extra Curricular Activities - Natasha / Peter / Val eca@psi.kiev.ua
School Doctor - Tatiana / Lera doctor@psi.kiev.ua
PE Uniform Orders - Anastasia uniform@psi.kiev.ua
Cashier - Anna cashier@psi.kiev.ua
MyPSI & IT Helpdesk - PSI IT Team it@psi.kiev.ua
Feedback Messages - Reception reception@psi.kiev.ua






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