Sept 20, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are delighted to welcome you to the September edition of the Shenzhen AmericanInternational School Newsletter. As we embark on another exciting academic year, we arefilled with enthusiasm and optimism for the months ahead. Our dedicated staff and eagerstudents have been hard at work, and we have some exciting updates to share with you.

亲爱的家长和监护人，

我们非常高兴地欢迎您阅读深圳美国国际学校九月刊。在我们开始另一个激动人心的学年之际，我们对未来的几个月充满了热情和乐观。我们尽职尽责的教职员工和充满热情的学生们一直在努力工作，我们有一些令人振奋的最新消息与您分享。

At our school, the artistic spirit thrives through a vibrant trio of disciplines: Art, Music, and Drama. These creative realms provide our students with the opportunity to explore theirpassions and talents while nurturing their artistic sensibilities. In our Art and Performanceclasses, students are passionately refining their skills while also unveiling their remarkabletalents, fostering a dynamic synergy of learning and artistic self-expression within our vibrantsetting."

In the realm of our AP Art & Design class, students are deeply engaged in portfolio analysisand comprehensive research into the class's scoring system. They've taken the initiative tocreate their AP accounts and are eagerly immersing themselves in the course throughintroductory videos on AP Classroom.

Meanwhile, our enthusiastic Grade 8 students are finally catching up with their Visual Artsclass after two missed lessons due to typhoons. Their current project involves designing theletters of their names, which will beautifully adorn the covers of their sketchbooks,showcasing their creativity and dedication."

We are thrilled to share an exciting musical journey taking place in our Music Class. Your childis currently immersed in the captivating world of violin playing, where they are exploring theintricate melodies and harmonies of this exquisite instrument.

In our Music Class, students are not only learning to play the violin but also discovering themagic it brings to their lives. This experience goes beyond music—it nurtures creativity,patience, and self-expression, and it instills the confidence to shine on and off the stage.

In our Elective Drama for Grade 11, students engage in a comprehensive exploration thatinvolves research, teamwork, on-stage action, and reflective analysis. This holistic approachnurtures their creative and analytical abilities, fostering a well-rounded theatrical education."

在我校，艺术精神通过三门充满活力的学科茁壮成长：艺术、音乐和戏剧。这些创意领域为我们的学生提供了探索激情和天赋的机会，同时也培养了他们的艺术感觉。在我们的艺术和表演课程中，学生们充满热情地锤炼自己的技能，同时也展现出他们的非凡才华，在我们充满活力的环境中促进了学习和艺术自我表达的动态协同"。

在 AP 艺术与设计课上，学生们深入参与作品集分析，并对该课程的评分系统进行全面研究。他们已经主动创建了自己的 AP 账户，并通过 AP Classroom 上的介绍视频迫不及待地沉浸在课程中。

与此同时，我们热情洋溢的八年级学生在因台风缺课两次后，终于赶上了视觉艺术课。他们目前的项目是设计自己名字的字母，这些字母将精美地装饰在素描本的封面上，展示他们的创造力和奉献精神"。

我们很高兴与您分享音乐班的精彩音乐之旅。您的孩子目前正沉浸在迷人的小提琴演奏世界中，探索这种精致乐器的复杂旋律与和声。

在我们的音乐课上，学生们不仅学习小提琴演奏，还发现了小提琴给他们生活带来的魔力。这种体验超越了音乐--它培养了学生的创造力、耐心和自我表达能力，并为他们灌输了在舞台内外大放异彩的自信。

在 11 年级的戏剧选修课中，学生们将进行全面的探索，包括研究、团队合作、舞台表演和反思分析。这种全面的方法培养了他们的创造力和分析能力，促进了全面的戏剧教育"。

In our Physical Education classes, Our students have been actively engaged in learning andmastering the game of dodgeball. They have not only acquired the necessary skills but havealso demonstrated their physical abilities in competitive matches. Dodgeball has proven to bea fun and dynamic way for our students to stay active and develop valuable physical andteamwork skills. Students engage in a diverse range of activities, including stretching exercises,running drills, push-ups, and more. These activities not only promote physical fitness but alsoinstil discipline and a sense of well-being among our students.    

在体育课上，我们的学生积极学习并掌握了躲避球游戏。他们不仅掌握了必要的技能，还在竞技比赛中展示了自己的体能。事实证明，躲避球是一种既有趣又充满活力的方式，既能让学生保持活跃，又能培养他们宝贵的体能和团队合作技能。学生们参与的活动多种多样，包括伸展运动、跑步练习、俯卧撑等。这些活动不仅能增强体质，还能培养学生的纪律性和幸福感。

In our Grade 6 Science Class, students are embarking on a delightful journey with the Gummy Bear Experiment. They're not just conducting experiments; they're also engaging in interactivegames to explore questions, making learning an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Meanwhile, in Grade 9, our students are diving headfirst into the captivating world of scientificexploration. In their Chemistry studies, they're actively exploring experimental techniques likefiltration, distillation, and fractional distillation. This hands-on approach allows them to gaininvaluable experience in the laboratory, bringing their textbook knowledge to life.

Simultaneously, our Biology students in Grade 9 are delving into the intricate realm ofmolecular biology. They are actively immersing themselves in understanding how moleculescan be modelled and dissected, enabling them to unravel the mysteries of molecular structures and interactions. These dedicated students are on a quest to unlock the secrets oflife at the molecular level, fueling their passion for the natural world.

Our students are engaging with various methodologies to explore the fascinating world ofscience. establish connections to the real world, making their learning experiences bothenriching and applicable.

在我们的六年级科学课上，学生们正通过 "小熊软糖实验 "开始一段愉快的旅程。他们不仅进行实验，还参与互动游戏来探索问题，使学习成为一种引人入胜的愉快体验。

同时，在九年级，我们的学生正一头扎进科学探索的迷人世界。在化学学习中，他们积极探索过滤、蒸馏和分馏等实验技术。这种动手实践的方法让他们获得了宝贵的实验室经验，将课本知识活学活用。

与此同时，我们九年级的生物学生正在深入研究分子生物学的复杂领域。他们积极沉浸于了解如何对分子进行建模和解剖，从而揭开分子结构和相互作用的神秘面纱。这些专心致志的学生正在探索分子水平的生命秘密，激发他们对自然世界的热情。

我们的学生正在利用各种方法来探索迷人的科学世界，并与现实世界建立联系，使他们的学习经历既丰富又实用。

ASA (After-School Activities): Our school proudly hosts a Chess Club, providing students witha platform to delve into the intricate world of chess, sharpen their strategic thinking, andengage in friendly competitions. Chess Club is not just about playing a game; it's aboutfostering intellectual growth, social connections, and life skills that will benefit our studentsboth inside and outside the classroom.   

ASA（课后活动）：我校引以为豪的国际象棋俱乐部为学生提供了一个平台，让他们能够深入了解国际象棋的复杂世界，磨练他们的战略思维，并参与友好的比赛。国际象棋俱乐部不仅仅是玩游戏，它还能促进学生的智力成长、社会联系和生活技能，让学生在课堂内外都能受益匪浅。