Dear SIS Families,

At SIS, we are proud of our rigorous writing program that equips students with essential communication skills. This year, we welcomed back Erika Olson from Erin Kent Consulting for her third campus visit. This year's focus is growing our writers. She collaborated with teachers and students to enhance our curriculum with effective strategies and best practices.

Erika also hosted a workshop for parents, providing tips to support their children's writing at home. Please check your Seesaw messages for the resources shared by Erika.

Our writing program covers narrative, informational, and opinion writing, as well as poetry and cultural stories. Students develop skills in grammar, spelling, and organization, with opportunities to publish their work in school libraries. Through these efforts, we are committed to helping our students express their thoughts clearly and creatively, setting a strong foundation for their future.

亲爱的家长，

在SIS，我们为严谨的写作课程感到自豪，这些课程为学生提供了必备的沟通技巧。今年，我们第三次欢迎Erin Kent Consulting的Erika Olson回访校园。本年度的重点是提升学生的写作能力。Erika与教师和学生合作，通过有效的策略和最佳实践来提升我们的课程。

Erika还为家长举办了一场讲座，提供了在家支持孩子写作的建议。请查看您的Seesaw消息，了解Erika分享的资源。

我们的写作课程涵盖了叙事、说明文、以及诗歌和文化故事。学生们在语法、拼写和写作结构等方面不断提升，同时也有机会将他们的作品发表在学校图书馆。通过这些努力，我们致力于帮助学生清晰且富有创造力地表达自己的想法，为他们的未来打下坚实的基础。

This week, we welcomed back to SIS our friends from Yucai No. 3 Primary School. Our Gecko Student Ambassadors were excited to greet our sixty-nine G1-G6 student guests on their visit to The Bay campus.  During the campus tour,  there were many smiles and happy conversations as our Gecko Student Ambassadors took their new friends around the campus and in their classrooms.

In class, Yucai students enjoyed our homeroom and specialist teachers' workshops and the opportunity to have a mid-morning recess play together.  It was wonderful to observe students sharing and exchanging their knowledge, understanding, and skills with each other as they engaged in new teaching and learning experiences.

SIS has a long-standing relationship with Yucai No. 3 Primary and we look forward to our next collaboration.

As an IB World School, a key component of what we do at SIS is taking action. STUCO hosted a delightful bake sale at The Bay Campus this week and provided mouthwatering selection of treats! This was a fund-raising activity in order to raise money for the Water Fun Day and other fun events for their fellow Geckos. Thanks to the generous support of parents, students, and staff, we raised an impressive 3,160 RMB. 

We look forward to more community events that foster creativity and joy among our students! Thank you, STUCO!

作为一所IB国际学校，采取行动是SIS工作的重要组成部分之一。STUCO学生会本周在太子湾校区举办了一场精彩的烘焙义卖活动，提供了令人垂涎的美味点心！此次义卖旨在为即将举办的水上趣味日及其他趣味活动筹集资金。在家长、学生和教职工的慷慨支持下，我们成功筹集了3,160元人民币。

期待更多能够激发学生创造力并带来欢乐的社区活动！感谢STUCO的努力！

Running Geckos is an exciting before-school activity! 

Every Tuesday morning, our energetic geckos gather at the SIS running track at The Bay and Jingshan Campuses to kickstart their day with a healthy dose of exercise and fun. As students circle the track, they're not just burning energy – they're building endurance, improving their cardiovascular health, and developing a lifelong love for fitness. 

After completing the required laps, our Gecko runners earn a coveted Gecko necklace as a symbol of their dedication and achievement.

Running Geckos is more than just a physical activity; it's an activity that fosters resilience, determination, and school spirit. As students push themselves to reach new personal bests, they learn valuable lessons about setting goals, overcoming challenges, and supporting their peers. Whether your child is a seasoned runner or just starting their fitness journey, Running Geckos welcomes all levels of ability. 

Running Geckos是一项充满活力的早晨活动！

每周二早晨，我们充满活力的壁虎们聚集在太子湾校区和鲸山校区的跑道上，以一场健康有趣的运动开启新的一天。当学生们绕着跑道奔跑时，他们不仅在燃烧能量，还在锻炼耐力，增强心血管健康，并培养对健身的终身热爱。

完成规定圈数后，我们的壁虎跑者将获得象征他们坚持与成就的珍贵壁虎项链。

Running Geckos不仅仅是一个体育活动，它还培养了学生的韧性、毅力和校风精神。随着学生们努力突破自我、创造个人新纪录，他们学会了如何设定目标、克服挑战，并支持同伴。无论您的孩子是经验丰富的跑者，还是刚刚开始他们的健身之旅，Running Geckos欢迎各个阶段的学生参加。