Dear SIS Families,

Over the years, there has been an increase in the use of smart technology device both at home and in school. At SIS, we take care in ensuring a balance in the use of device at school by monitoring their screen time and ensuring breaks during extended use. Additionally, we provide screeners each year and experts provide recommendations to each family. This year, this was provided for students in grades 1, 3 and 5. Thank you for following through on the recommendations.

Additionally, here are some tips we can promote to protect eye health:  

• Eat well: Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help protect your child’s vision. Fruits and vegetables have many vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain healthy eyes and vision. 

  
  

• Limit screen time: Increased screen time can make uncorrected vision problems worse. Limiting screen time each day and having your child take frequent breaks when using any type of digital device will help to protect their vision. Taking frequent breaks is also a good habit to have when doing other kinds of near-vision activities, such as reading, writing, or drawing. 

  Opthalmologists suggest the 20-20-20 rule: Look up from the screen every 20 minutes and focus at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. 

  
  

• Get enough sleep: As we sleep, our bodies heal and recharge. This includes our eyes. Not getting enough sleep can affect how well your child’s eyes heal from everyday eye strain and irritants in the environment—like dry air, allergens, and pollutants. 

  
  

• Spend time outdoors: Many children spend hours each day doing near-vision activities. Just like other muscles in the body, the muscles in the eyes need time to relax. Going outdoors allows their eyes to look at objects in the distance, which gives their eyes a chance to recover from eye strain and fatigue. 

  
  

• Wear sunglasses: Spending time outdoors has many health benefits, but you must also protect your child’s eyes from the sun. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays over time can be harmful to the eyes. For the best protection, make sure your child wears sunglasses that have 100% UV protection. 

  
  

• Use protective eyewear: About 90% of eye injuries can be prevented with protective eyewear. If your child is involved in sports or other activities, make sure they wear protective eyewear to avoid serious eye injuries. 

  
  

• Get regular eye exams: When your child gets regular eye exams, their eye doctor can follow their vision at every stage of development. If anything changes, the doctor will be able to treat and manage your child’s vision quickly. 

亲爱的SIS家庭，

多年来，家庭和学校对智能科技设备的使用逐渐增加。在SIS，我们通过监测他们使用屏幕的时间，并确保他们在长时间使用后有休息，以保持学生在校使用电子设备的平衡。此外，每年我们都会为每个家庭提供筛选器，并由专家给出建议。今年，将针对一年级、三年级和五年级的学生提供这些服务。感谢您遵循这些建议。

此外，我们在这里分享以下保护眼睛健康的小贴士：

• 饮食健康：保持饮食健康很重要，多摄入水果和蔬菜有助于保护孩子的视力。因为水果和蔬菜富含维生素和矿物质，对眼睛健康和视力维护至关重要。

  
  

• 限制使用屏幕时间：过多使用屏幕会加剧未矫正的视力问题。每天需要限制孩子使用任何数字设备的时间，并且让孩子经常休息，这样可以保护他们的视力。在进行其他近距离屏幕使用时，如阅读、写作或绘画，也要养成经常休息的好习惯。眼科医生建议遵循20-20-20规则：每隔20分钟从屏幕上抬起头来，专注看至少20英尺远处的地方持续20秒。

  
  

• 充足的睡眠：当我们睡觉时，不仅是身体得到休息，连同眼睛也能从日常眼疲劳和环境刺激物，如干燥空气、过敏原和污染物中得到有效恢复。

  
  

• 花时间在户外：很多孩子每天都要花好几个小时进行近距离的视力训练。就像身体的其他肌肉一样，眼睛的肌肉也需要时间来放松。到户外可以让他们的眼睛看远处的物体，给予眼睛从疲劳中恢复的机会。

  
  

• 戴上太阳镜：户外活动对健康有很多好处，但是我们也要保护孩子的眼睛免受太阳伤害。长时间暴露在紫外线中会对眼睛造成伤害。为了最佳保护效果，请确保给孩子配备100%防紫外线的太阳镜。

  
  

• 使用护目镜：大约有90%的眼部受伤可以通过佩戴护目镜来预防。如果你的孩子参加体育活动或其他活动，一定要确保他们戴上护目镜，这样可以避免严重的眼部受伤。

  
  

• 定期检查视力：当你的孩子定期检查视力时，眼科医生可以追踪孩子视力发展的每个阶段，一旦有任何变化，医生能够及时治疗和管理孩子的视力。

This week, the SIS Art department launched a collaborative tile installation that will bring together students and staff from nursery to grade 12 in an extraordinary undertaking. The tile mural that will be installed at The Bay campus will showcase our diverse identities, the significance of SIS in our lives, and our unique origins. Each participant will contribute their own tile that will represent their individuality and collective spirit.

This ambitious tile project is a wonderful opportunity for students to express their creativity while fostering a sense of belonging and unity within our school. We look forward to witnessing the talent and imagination of all our students as they contribute to this tile installation. Stay tuned for updates on the progress and unveiling of the SIS Whole School Art Project!

本周，SIS美术组发起了一项合作瓷砖装置，将把Nursery到12年级的学生们和工作人员聚集在一起，共同参与一项非凡的项目。这幅即将安装在太子湾校区的瓷砖壁画将展示我们多样化的身份、SIS在我们生活中的重要性以及我们独特的起源。每个参与者都会贡献自己设计的瓷砖，代表着他们个性和集体精神。

这个雄心勃勃的项目为学生提供了一个绝佳机会来表达创造力，并且培养了学内归属感和团结感。期待见证所有学生为这幅装置所贡献出来才华和想象力！请继续关注SIS全校艺术项目的进展和揭幕的最新消息！

Our G3 students visited Splendid China this week. Students got to explore different aspects of the various minority ethnic groups in China and learn about their way of life , customs and how these experiences connect us all. It was a good closing for our Who We Are Unit of Inquiry. 

Students were very excited to also see the different monuments and famous landmarks that they had heard about. Enjoy the photos below.

本周，我们的三年级的学生们参观了“锦绣中华”。学生们探索了中国各个少数民族的不同方面，并深入了解他们的生活方式、习俗以及这些经历如何将我们联系在一起。这是“我们是谁”探究单元的一个很好的结尾。

学生们非常兴奋，他们还有机会亲眼见到了一些他们之前只听说过的纪念碑和著名地标。请欣赏下面的照片。

To jumpstart our "How the World Works" unit, Prek 1 students participated in a science provocation led by the Moon Labs. Moon Labs is a company dedicated to nurturing young minds through immersive science experiences.

First, the Moon Labs’ representative Ms. Vivian and the teachers initiated a discussion that prompted students to ask questions, such as, 

• Why does her volcano have more bubbles than mine?

• Why did the bubbles stop? 

• Why is my color different from yours?

• They (vinegar and water) look the same. They look like water so are they not the same?

• If I have more baking soda, will it give me more volcano?

Ms. Vivian demonstrated the volcano activity using a volcano mold, baking soda, vinegar, and a vibrant array of food colors. Later, our Geckos had their turn to use the materials provided to explore and experiment. Through this sensory exploration, PreK1 students gained new insights and knowledge about scientific processes of experimenting, observing, and asking questions.

为了启动我们的“世界如何运转”单元，Prek 1年级的学生们参加了由月球实验室领导的科学挑战。月球实验室是一家致力于通过沉浸式科学体验培养年轻思想的公司。

首先，月球实验室的代表薇薇安老师和其他老师们发起了一场讨论，鼓励学生们提出问题。例如：

• 为什么她的火山比我的有更多泡泡呢？

• 为什么泡泡停止了呢？

• 为什么我的颜色和你的不一样呢？

• 它们（指醋和水）看起来很相似，但却不同吗？

• 如果我加入更多小苏打，会得到更多火山喷发吗？

薇薇安老师利用火山模型、小苏打、醋和各种鲜艳的食用色素进行了火山活动的演示。随后，我们的壁虎们有机会使用提供的材料进行探索和实验。通过这种感官探索，学前班学生对科学实验、观察和提问过程有了全新的认识和理解。

We had a great time sharing in the celebration of  the Galette des Rois (King Cake) led by the French International Programme. We had a wonderful time baking and tasting, with each participating class crowing their own King and Queen.

The overall winning class with their amazing Galette des Rois is 1A!
The second prize goes to 5CBP!
The third prize is awarded to 3C!

List of Kings and Queens (students who picked the fevé)

Prek1/2 FIP - Kyra
KA - Matthew
KB - Jun
KC - Ester
KD - Quintus
KFIP - Matthew
1A - Alex
1FIP - Bella
2D - Aden
2FAL - Kaven
2/3FIP - Candice
3A - Henne
3C - Regina
3D - Eunice
3FAL - Amy
4A - Luke
4D - Maya
4CBP - Jocelyn
5CBP - Matthew
5FAL - Brian
4/5FIP - Emilie

我们非常高兴能够在法语部的国王蛋糕庆祝活动中度过美好时光。我们一起享受了美味的烘焙和品尝，每个参与的班级都为他们自己的国王和王后欢呼。

总冠军是1A班，他们做出了令人惊叹的国王饼！
第二名是5CP班！
第三名是3C班！

国王和王后名单(选择了fevé的学生们)

Prek1/2 FIP - Kyra
KA - Matthew
KB - Jun
KC - Ester
KD - Quintus
KFIP - Matthew
1A - Alex
1FIP - Bella
2D - Aden
2FAL - Kaven
2/3FIP - Candice
3A - Henne
3C - Regina
3D - Eunice
3FAL - Amy
4A - Luke
4D - Maya
4CBP - Jocelyn
5CBP - Matthew
5FAL - Brian
4/5FIP - Emilie

Please check your email for the details of this workshop. There are limited seats in the 8-session workshop and requires your commitment to attend all sessions.

We have had very positive feedback from participants last school year and last semester. If interested, please register using the QR code below. Deadline is on January 31st and we will confirm approved participants by phone calls.

请查看您的电子邮件，以获取研讨会的详细信息。由于座位有限，我们希望您能参加所有8节工作坊。

我们从上学年和上学期的参与者那里得到了非常积极的反馈。如果您对此感兴趣，请使用下方提供的二维码进行注册。截止日期为1月31日，我们将通过电话确认批准的参与者。

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