September Beginnings:

Futian International & Fine Arts School
  International Department School News
 
  NEWSLETTER
  9/25/2019
 
 

A WORD FROM THE DEAN
 
  Dear FIFA Families,
  It’s been a great first month of school with our students and teachers.
  It’s hard to believe that we are ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. To commemorate this important Chinese holiday and to embrace tradition, students are encouraged to bring lanterns from home this coming week to decorate their classrooms, while teachers plan fun and engaging lessons aligned to what it means to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

  As a reminder, there is no school on Thursday, October 1st and school will resume on Friday, October 9th. In addition, we will have school this Sunday, September 27th with the Wednesday schedule and on October 10th with the Thursday schedule. We hope all of our families have a safe and fun holiday.

  We would like to overview all the recent additions to the the FIFA academic school year:

  1. Achieve3000 and SmartyAntz, research based reading programs, have replaced RAZ kids and StudyIsland. This program has better internet availability in China and higher MAP gains when used with fidelity.
  2. MAP testing and KG-K1 Reading Wonders diagnostics have been administered and reports were released to parents.
  3. Academic leveling according to student skill need is offered in all G4-G9 classes, both math and ELA.
  4. Afterschool clubs, free of charge, are arranged this year for all students GK to G9.
  5. The addition of competition clubs to middle and high school, such as ModelUN and AMC 8/10.
  6. Small group tutoring for grades KG-G5 available two days per week.
  7. The addition of Gradelink management systems to track and report to parents about classroom assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, and attendance.
  8. The expansion of InspireScience courses through G8.
  9. The addition of Engageny curriculum
 10. The addition of Accelerated math program.
 11. The expansion of Chinese humanities through G9.

  All FIFA staff is excited and working very hard to implement all new systems and improve old methods as well. Thank you to parents for your support as we make this the best school year ever!

  Sincerely,
  Mrs. Teresa Jackson
  Academic Dean
  teresajackson@fifaschool.com
 

 
  UPCOMING EVENTS
  10/1-10/8-- No school
  10/23—Character Education Assembly
  10/30—K-5 Movie Day
  10/30—Halloween Parade
 
 
  CHARACTER EDUCATION

Our first Character Education assembly is scheduled for Friday, October 23rd. The theme is UN Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Well-being.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

· Ensure your student is completing all assignments and homework through checking Gradelink frequently.

· Encourage your child to read, especially using the A3000 literacy boost program. Students see most results when using at least 3 times per week.

· Communicate with your child’s teacher and co-teacher with concerns or questions. Open communication is a valuable tool.

· Promote global-mindedness through tolerance and embracing all cultures and races.