Tirana International School June 13, 2018 Important Dates June 14 June - Field Trip,Katarzyna Minollari (National Art Gallery) 1:40pm - 2:50pm 14 June - Instrumental Concert (Violin and Piano) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 15-17 June - Field Trip, Mistina Loontjer (Tirana-Apollonia-Sarande-Butrint-Tirane) 16 - Graduation 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 22 - Last Day of School (1/2 Day - students go home at 11:30 am) 25 - All school documents uploaded to parent accounts Director's Desk Dear Parents and Friends of TIS, This week and next week we will have shorter newsletters as we finish up only those areas of general concern. We would ask that keep following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for daily views into life at TIS. Documents - On June 25, all school documents will be uploaded to your parent portal through your TIS family account. This will include Status Reports, MAP data and end of the year narratives. If families need additional documentation such as record of attendance, then that can be obtained at any time through the front office. Summer Newsletters - TIS will have a monthly newsletter over the summer to keep you up to date on important changes and announcements. First Day of School - On August 23, TIS will have our first day of school for the 2018-2019 school year. You won't want to miss it as each class will have a very special day planned for your children. For example, the middle school students (11, 12 and 13 year olds) will leave on the very first day for their yearly retreat. The two day getaway will focus on team building and goal setting for the year at Lake Shkodra Resort. More information will be available about this event and other plans over the summer. Looking Forward, Robert S. Jackson, Director 2018-19 Vocal Music or Violin?? Next year, all children of TIS will have the opportunity to choose from the vocal music program or the violin program during music time. These classes meet 2 days a week for 45 minutes. We have a limited number of spaces for violin (approx 5-8 children per age group). Please read the information below to better inform your decision. Vocal Music - learn music in the way we do language: listen, verbalize, read and write (The Kodaly method) - learn though musical play: We dance, sing and enjoy music! - develop singing voice: This is the life long instrument all children have. - develop listening skills: higher order thinking is developed through listening to a variety of styles - 2 program per school year Violin - small group learning (5-8 students per class) - using the Suzuki method (read more about Suzuki here) - 2 concerts per school year (solo and ensemble) - children that progress well in this method will have opportunities to travel outside Albania to participate in Suzuki workshops and concerts. How to make the best decision for your child - Ask your child! What are they interested in and what will motivate them? - Evaluate your child's attention span. Are they able to concentrate for a period of time that will work well with violin study or group singing lessons? - Choose Violin if you are committed to helping your child with his/her musical development with practice at home. Young group violin students progress well when group lessons are paired with private instruction. This si not required, but recommended. Speak with Ms. Marjana for more information about private lessons. There will be a required parent workshop for parents of violin students so you will be informed how to help your child at home. - Violin students will need to purchase a violin (1/8, 1/4 1/2 size) Recommendations will be given in the fall for best purchase options. RESCUE A FURRY FRIEND Dear TIS Families, Have you heard the disturbing news? The City of Tirana has decided to cull stray dogs as its official population management strategy. Previously, the City was spaying/neutering and tagging stray dogs. Students at TIS through Business For Good (BFG) also raised funds to spay/neuter eight stray dogs and vaccinate several puppies. If you or someone you know would consider adopting a dog, then we would like you to know about several dogs that are in need of homes and families to love. We invite you to embody the TIS Success Orientation “Concern for Others” and offer a desperate animal a loving home. The dog will give you more love in return than you could ever imagine.
1. Sparky & Spot have been living at TIS for their entire lives. Previously, they roamed the campus, but they have been living in a fenced area for the past two years due to safety concerns and they will be removed from campus this summer. They need more space and human interaction, so we are looking for a home for them. They are neutered (castrated) and they can live outside, but they cannot live survive without humans providing food, water and care. Contact: Izabela-Zhupa@alb.qsi.org 2. Puppy “Poe” is a female approximately four months old. Her family appears to have been killed. She is currently living on the front steps of the Evans-Reinke household, but they are moving with their two rescue dogs to USA next month and cannot take a third. Contact: Cori Evans at acevans23@aol.com 3. Two-Year Old Male golden retriever mix was rescued from extermination a few weeks ago. Benefactor Dr. Raida Petrela is paying for his boarding at the Vet Hospital until he can be adopted. He is neutered/castrated and all his vaccines are current. Contact: Dr Petrela 069 214 5553 or Vet Hospital 04 239 1111.
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