GSISPTA

Newsletter

August 2010

Message from PTA PresidentOn behalf of the GSIS PTA, we welcome you and your family. PTA theme for this year is “Strengthen Partnership through Effective Communication”. GSIS PTA Newsletter is one of our major initiatives to deliver our theme. There is an abundance of important information in this first issue of the PTA newsletter. Please read it so that you can become familiar with what is going on at GSIS. Please join us in creating PTA traditions for GSIS! Our goal is to create an active PTA that will continue to grow with our children.* Discover Hidden Resources: PTA would like to reach out to parents who have never volunteered before.* Speak Up: PTA foresees overwhelming attendance at the PTA meetings. Be a voice for your children.* Get Connected: PTA will provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers. Joining PTA is the best way to find out what’s happening in the school. PTA appreciates your constructive inputs, and your input truly makes a difference.

We look forward to a very successful year. God bless,Christine Rim2010-2011 PTA President

Message from the Newsletter Team

Hi there! Welcome to the inaugural edition of the GSIS PTA Newsletter. The aim of this newsletter is to provide specialized PTA information and hopefully interesting articles to you – our audience! Since the newsletter is only in its infancy, we have provided the key information we think you may need for the upcoming year. However, the next edition will be full of more interesting information and columns. We intend to include the following in every issue:

Also, we are mulling over the following ideas for the upcoming issues:

Business Column.So feel free to contribute to this GSIS community resource. We are actively seeking articles written in any language while looking forward to receiving your comments and suggestions.Lastly – this initial edition is in hard copy,

there will be a link to subscribe to this newsletter.Bye for now!

In Christ The Newsletter Team

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Event Calendar for September

AnnouncementPowerSchool – http://powerschool.gsis.sc.kr

Powerschool is the new website that is an easy and convenient way to communicate with teachers and to keep track of your child’s progress.

GSIS Technology Coordinator, Mr. Peterson will run powerschool training sessions for parents. Session 1: August 23, 2:00 pm Board room Session 2: August 24, 2:00 pm Elementary library Session 3: August 24, Open house in the foyer Session 4: August 31, 2:00 pm Elementary library

Snack Shop – Are you hungry? You can grab healthy snacks to satiate your hunger! Time: 8:00 to 9:00 am / 3:00 to 5:30 pm Location: Cafeteria

Knight Shop – Need something for your class? You can buy school supplies and uniforms. Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: Main Building 2nd Floor, next to the Auditorium

*Operation time for shops is subject to change with notice*.

PTA Meetings will be held every second Tuesday of the month When: September 14, 10:00 am Location: GSIS Auditorium

PTA Coffee morning for new parents Elementary - August 17, 1:00 pm Middle school - September 1st, Wednesday.10AM

Web designer wanted –

PTA appreciates your help!please, contact to 031-203-0260 or pta@gsiscommunity.kr

1-3 ES SEW

6 Dorm Family Night

8-10 HS SEW

13 Headmaster’s coffee (Pre-K-12)

14 PTA Meeting

15 HS Principal’s coffee

15-17 MS SEW

17 ES Principal’s coffee

20-24 Chusok Holiday

29 MS Principal’s coffee

*SEW is an abbreviation of Spiritual Emphasis Week*

Newsletter (Tanya Louys-Moroney, Eunjoo Lee)

puts together news and articles for the GSIS quarterly PTA Newsletter.

Website (Sandra Chang)

The PTA webmaster updates the information on the GSIS PTA website.

Multicultural (Kay Lee)

Represent the voices of international groups on PTA issues while identifying a variety of cultural communication/activity needs and opportunities for Parents and GSIS faculty. Serve as a liaison between PTA and international families as they coordinate translation of key materials.

Activities (Michelle Petrey, Janice Hwang, Tae Sung Kim)

The committee sponsors fun and informative events such as the Christmas Bazaar, International Festival, Parenting Class, Father-Son day, Book Club, Dad Club, Knitting Club, New Parents Welcome evening etc. as well as supporting hospitality functions by providing refreshments for PTA meetings and helping welcome new members.

Arts (Christina Lee, Jamie Kim)

The Arts Committee is to support Newsletter Layout/Design and to coordinate other PTA activities requiring art skills.

Community Service (Janice Hwang)

Seeks and provides opportunities for Commu-nity Service including annual SEW.

PTA Committees

Volunteer (Jin Hee kim, Myong Hee Ro,

Sook Yeon Yoo)

Recruits volunteers for specific jobs requested by the PTA, faculty, or staff. Tallies the total of volunteer hours contributed

throughout a school year and prepares the annual volunteer report and organizes award ceremonies and a coffee meeting to thank volunteers at

the end of the school year.

Membership (Kay Lee)

Coordinates the annual PTA membership drive, collects dues, maintains a directory of PTA members, and assists the Treasurer regarding PTA due record.

Staff Appreciation (Beth Reimer, Jill Martinez)

Handles various programs to show our appreciation for the faculty and staff.

Fund Raising (Jooyoung Lee)

Organize various fund-raising events. Compiles and maintains a list of contributors while ensuring that contributions are properly documented and forwarded to the treasurer for deposits. Maintain

“Donation box” to raise funds for the PTA.

Technology (Hanjung Kim)

Connects PTA web users and the department of Technology in GSIS with timely technologi-cal support. Develop and organize computer classes for PTA members.

Volunteers @ School LibraryAssist School Librarians

Knight Shop (Junghee Lee, Sook Yeon Yoo, Myong Hee Ro)

Its duties include merchandizing, purchasing, sales, operating hours, inventory control and book-keeping in addition to a

daily operation of the school store.

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GSISPTA Contact List 2010-2011

*PositionPTA PresidentPTA VP HSPTA VP MSPTA VP ESTreasurerSecretary

*NameChristine Rim ( )Kim Jin Hee ( )Ro Myong Hee ( )Yoo Sook Yeon ( )Lee JooYoung ( )Jean Choe

*E-mailjihaerim@yahoo.com jinjin-zin@hanmail.netromyonghee@hotmail.comsyyooherr@yahoo.co.krhaymark@gmail.comchoej@gsis.sc.kr

*Phone010-6754-6766010-4027-2887010-5210-9695010-8251-3578010-9024-9764010-6324-1637

*CommitteeNewsletter

Website

Multi-cultural

Activities

Arts

Community Service

Volunteer

Membership

Staff Appreciation

Fund Raising

Technology

Knight Shop

*Chair(s)Tanya Louys-MoroneyLee Eun Joo ( )

Sandra Chang ( )

Kay Lee ( )

Michelle PetreyJanice HwangKim Tae Sung ( )

Christina Lee ( )Jamie Kim ( )

Janice Hwang

Kim Jin Hee( )Ro Myong Hee ( )Yoo Sook Yeon ( )

Kay Lee ( )Beth Reimer Jill Martinez

Lee JooYoung ( )

Han Jung Kim ( )

Lee Jung Hee ( ) Yoo Sook Yeon ( ) Ro Myong Hee ( )

*E-mailproofeditor@consultant.comeunjoolee1@hotmail.com

changsj@gsis.sc.kr

hksklee@yahoo.co.kr

PetreyM@gsis.sc.krhwangsnook@hotmail.comabbstar@naver.com

redelmo@dreamwiz.comaprilgem95@yahoo.co.kr

hwangsnook@hotmail.com

jinjin-zin@hanmail.netromyonghee@hotmail.comsyyooherr@yahoo.co.kr

hksklee@yahoo.co.kr reimerb@gsis.sc.kr martinezj@gsis.sc.kr

haymark@gmail.com

hj981130@gmail.com

solmami@hanmail.net syyooherr@yahoo.co.kr romyonghee@hotmail.com

*Phone010-8576-3271010-6390-9810

010-5266-3354

010-2898-6399

010-4015-1913010-8564-2372010-5496-7616

010-4145-4584010-9129-0402

010-8564-2372

010-4027-2887010-5210-9695010-8251-3578

010-2898-6399031-695-2800 010-4001-4183

010-9024-9764

010-3829-6721

010-6481-7845010-8251-3578010-5210-9695

*GSIS PTA Board 2010-2011

*PTA Committee Chairs 2010-2011

PTA Phone: 031-203-0260 E-mail: pta@gsiscommunity.kr

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NOTICEABLE CHANGES AT GSIS for SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

Personnel Changes for 2010-11

1. Added Seven faculty positions to accommodate the senior class2. Reduced from two assistant principals (MS & HS) to one secondary assistant principal3. Added the GSIS-TCIS Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction4. Added the GSIS-TCIS PD/UbD/Curriculum Planning Coordinator Procedural/Program Changes for 2010-11

1. (Ongoing from 2009-10) Use of daily antiseptic wipes on all surfaces2. (Ongoing from 2009-10) Fever policy ongoing3. Moved Kindergarten back to main building4. Added a second Gr. 4 class Changes to Facilities for 2010-11

1. Swimming Pool: deepened west end of pool (greater safety for racing starts)2. Sports Complex Storage: increased storage capacity for large equipment3. Sports Complex 4F Snack Shop: increased hygiene by adding sink, hot water4. Sports Complex 3F Gym A & B: Added a drop-down vinyl curtain in each gym to allow four PE classes simultaneously5. Sports Complex 2F: Added PE Classroom in the lobby area6. Sports Complex 2F: Added Athletic Director’s Office in lobby area7. Sports Complex 2F: Added office for second female PE teacher (#6 and #7 will enhance student monitoring on 2F)8. Classrooms: a. Added HS five classrooms to accommodate growth i. Four large labs were divided (lecture and lab rooms now separated) ii.One art and one teacher workroom were returned to classroom usage b. Added ES Korean Language Classroom; PTA Room moved to the Dormitory 3F (lounge area included there) c. Added two ES classrooms to south-facing space between libraries; Accommodated libraries by removing unneeded classroom space9. Expanded Middle School Office Conference Room; Made possible due to reduction in number of principals (see first section above)10. On 2F, added office for Asst. Supt. for C & I (see first section above)11. Accommodated the 3rd Counselor by moving Registrar’s Office to 1F near Admissions12. Music Department: a. Enhanced instrument storage compartments b. Enhanced music practice rooms c. Added teacher office space13. Drama Department: a. Added Drama Office (hallway behind Auditorium Stage) b. Enhanced Make-up Room/Dressing Rooms14. Small 1F Conference Room moved to flexible space in Business Office Dormitory:

1. Expanded Pre-Kindergarten to former Kindergarten classroom suite2. Expanded ELC to include former Pre-K classroom3. Adjusted 2F Special Needs Suite; Added Curriculum Mapping Coordinator / UbD Trainer’s office & collaborative space4. Added 3F PTA meeting room & office space

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