BIFS Newsletter, 2016-02-26 (English)

BIFS NEWSLETTER
United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality
Contents
ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016
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This Coming Week at BIFS
1. Mon, Feb 29: Personal Project Showcase

2. Wed, Mar 2: ES Parent Coffee
Whole School
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PTA and Enhancing International Mindedness

Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year
PTA News
BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration
British Embassy Warden Training
Supporting Language Development at BIFS
BIFS Information Evening in Geoje March 10
Head Lice Reminder
IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts
PE Uniform Shop
Cafeteria Menu: Feb 29- Mar 4
Elementary School
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ES Parent Coffee March 2

ELC Parent Coffee (Rescheduled) March 10
Grades 3-5 Basketball Camp March 12
Student Teachers
Upcoming Elementary Events
Elementary Movie and Pajamas Night
Middle School and High School

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New MHS Schedule for 2016-2017

MUN Conference
Middle School Health Screening
Personal Project Showcase Feb 29
Grade Eleven DP Extended Essay Camps March 5 / April 9
Grade 12 IBDP Art Exhibition March 10
WOW Fashion Show 2016 March 17
Athletic Update
For Your Diary

BIFS Annual Calendar 2015-16 & 2016-17
School & Community Links
www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332
Busan International Foreign School
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Whole School
PTA and Enhancing International Mindedness

I love our PTA! I wish everyone could have attended the PTA meeting this past week! It was incredible! Our PTA
does so many great things for our school as they strive to support the development of our BIFS community. The
upcoming International Day in May is a great example of the wonderful work they do. (By the way, have you
signed up to lead or be a part of your countries booth for International Day? It would be a shame if all of our 42
countries were not representedhint, hint). One of the great aspects of the monthly PTA meetings is an
educational presentation led by one of the parents about something from Korean culture or from their own
home culture. These presentations have been sensational and the one this past week was magnificent. This past
week, our PTA chairperson, Joy Priedeman shared about her passion for Korean Handicrafts. She discussed and
displayed samples of ceramic, paper, wood, and thread Korean handicraft and the importance of these crafts in
transmitting the rich cultural heritage of Korea. What I found especially meaningful was how natural it was to
have parents from many different countries coming together to learn about other cultures and to share their
experiences. These authentic interactions are exactly what enhancing international mindedness is all about!
Internationally minded people are globally engaged and value intercultural understanding. Being internationally
minded and enhancing our understanding of other cultures is at the heart of a BIFS education. We develop
international mindedness through purposeful approaches to teaching and learning. We desire our students to
develop deeper understandings, attitudes and skills as international students and active global citizens. Students
do this as they explore, discover, reflect and take responsible and respectful actions in response to different
perspectives and cultures. At BIFS, we intentionally provide these teachable moments by ensuring our curriculum
is international with global content that is connected to significant global issues and that our outcomes and
displays of learning incorporate a global perspective. You can see a great example of this on Monday morning
when our MYP students present their personal projects in the gym! Finally, we guide our students to think
reflectively about attitudes, values and dispositions. These reflections and sharing of different perspectives
strengthens everyones international mindedness.
This is just what our PTA is doing! I love our PTA! Way to go!
PS: Dont forget to sign up with the PTA for your countries booth at International Day!
Kevin Baker
Head of School
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Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year

BIFS is conducting an annual re-enrollment process to obtain commitment from families regarding their plans
for the upcoming school year. The form was sent out by email on Monday, February 1. Families who wish to reenroll or leave for the school year beginning August 2016 must complete the re-enrollment form via email by
Friday, February 12. To continue enrollment at BIFS for the 2016-17 academic year, a non-refundable reenrollment payment of 2,000,000 won must be made by Monday, February 29. The invoice will be sent to
parents via email by Wednesday, February 17. Further questions, please contact the Admissions office.
(admissions@bifskorea.org | 051-742-3332, extension # 100 or 101)
PTA News
International Day has a new date!
Saturday, 7 May, 10:00am 2:00pm.
Please mark your calendar and plan on attending with your family and friends.
Come and celebrate our global community!
Invite your friends.
Country Team Leaders still needed.
What is involved?
Organizing your fellow BIFS countrymen by meeting or emails
Choose one or two food items that your booth will provide
o Plan on a small sample
o Enough for 25 30 samples
Choose an activity for the students to learn about your country
Choose items to decorate your country booth
Pick a flag bearer 4th grade or older
Pick a song to represent your country
Need a Country Team Leader PLEASE SIGN UP NOW so that your country is showcased at International Day!!
Final deadline is NEXT WEDNESDAY MARCH 2!!
Australia
Brazil
Bulgaria
China
Congo
Croatia
Finland
France
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Italy
Korea
Libya
Malaysia
Myanmar
New Zealand
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Vietnam
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PTA News - Continued

Below is a list of the countries who already have a Country Team Leader. Look for their email.
Canada
Columbia
Denmark
Faroe Island
Germany
Greece
Iran
Japan
Netherlands
Norway
Russia
Slovenia
South Africa
UK
USA
PTA is in need of a Vice President till the end of school.

Please contact Joy Priedeman (dohajep@yahoo.com) if interested.
The job description is as follows:
The Vice President will:
Assist the President in the performance of his or her duties and assume responsibilities of the President in the
event that the President is absent or the office of the president is vacated.
Organize the Annual Meeting for Elections (AME) and ensure sufficient Officer Nominations. Lead a
Nominating Committee, if created.
Liaison with Room Moms (ELC and ES)
Come to PTA meetings and Board Meetings
Help with PTA sponsored events
Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition - Monday, February 29, from 9:00 3:30pm and 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the BIFS
gymnasium.
The students have been working diligently all year to investigate a topic or skill of their choice, and Monday is an
opportunity for them to celebrate and showcase what they have learned.
You can help the students extend their learning and prepare for their report by visiting the different booths,
examining what they have created and asking good questions.
PTA President
Joy Priedeman
BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration

We would like to ask for your cooperation in registering BIFS Family Member ID Cards. Please register your
cards with the security office at the front gate when visiting BIFS, and dont forget to register your attendance by
placing your card at the card reader when you enter and exit. This is for security and to help us account for all
visitors in case of fire or other evacuation. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
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British Embassy Warden Training

Wardens are volunteers working to assist British Nationals. Recently, Kevin Smith (warden for Busan) attended a
meeting/training session with the wardens in Korea led by Graham Nelson, HM Consul from Tokyo and Michael
Kim, Honorary Consul in Busan.
The meeting focused on the Crisis Hub, which is the FCO's consular crisis IT system designed to make it easier to
support British Nationals affected by a crisis overseas.
All British nationals are encouraged to subscribe to Travel Advice which will automatically inform nationals about
any crisis that may occur. This can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/government/world/south-korea. Brits are
also encouraged to join the embassy on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ukinrok) and Twitter (@UKinKorea) for
regular updates. Please pass on these details to any relevant British contacts and networks.
Supporting Language Development at BIFS

We are honored to be hosting Dr. Virginia Rojas at the school this weekend. Dr. Rojas
will be running a workshop called: Scaffolding and Differentiating Instruction to Support
English Learners. Teachers from across Asia will join with BIFS teachers to attend the
two-day workshop. The aim of the workshop will be to provide additional strategies for
teaching English as Additional Language (EAL) students in mainstream classrooms.
Additionally, Dr. Rojas will be at school from February 26 to 29 to meet with teachers
and leaders and to observe classes across the school. Working closely with our
Language Review Committee, Dr. Rojas will complete a Language Audit and make
recommendations for enhancing and improving language delivery at BIFS. This is part
of our language review and vertical school improvement goals.
Daun Yorke
IBDP Coordinator & Curriculum Director
Whole School Music Concert March 17

You are cordially invited to our Whole School Music Concert, held in the School Gym on Thursday, March 17 at
1:30.
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BIFS Information Evening in Geoje March 10
BIFS is holding an Information Evening in Geoje on Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30pm. Please help us to spread the
word about our school! We have advertising cards in both hard and electronic format, so if you would like to
help us to distribute them offline or online, please contact Miyoung Kim (miyoungkim@bifskorea.org).
Thank you for your support and partnership!
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Head Lice Reminder

With all of the travel that students do throughout the year and overnight trips that
students attend, it is important to remember to check your child for Lice.
Lice does not transmit disease nor does it mean that a child is unclean. It is
important to understand what head lice is and how to treat it to prevent
infestations from re-occurring.
What is head lice?
Small, wingless insects that live on human hair and feed on human blood to survive
Do not have wings or jumping legs so they CANNOT fly or jump
People get lice from direct hair-to-hair contact
Lay eggs called nits within 1.5cm of scalp
Nits are small, white, and shaped like a sesame seed
Stick to hair and difficult to pull off; do not brush away like dandruff
Commonly found behind ears and the nape of the neck

How to FIND head lice:
Many lice may not cause itching at first; careful inspection is the best way to find
Wet combing is best because it can slow down the lice and make them easier to catch
In a well-lit room, apply hair conditioner onto dry, detangled hair
Comb small sections of hair with a fine-tooth or head lice comb
Wipe conditioner from comb onto paper towel or tissue
Look on tissue and comb for lice and eggs
Repeat combing all over head for at least five minutes
If lice or eggs are found, the hair should be treated

How to TREAT head lice:
Treatment should begin immediately when head lice are found
Purchase lice treatment shampoo called Licend () or Ezabri()at a local pharmacy
Use on dry hair for a full 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Treatment only kills live lice, so nits must be manually removed.
After one treatment, student may return to school but is required to be checked in nurses office that day
Removal of nits must be done every day for two weeks after 1st treatment via wet combing or with fingers
2nd treatment is done 7-10 days (no earlier as shampoo is very strong) after 1st treatment
Two treatments and follow-up checks with nit removal is the best way to make sure lice are gone
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Head Lice Reminder - Continued

Things to remember:
Tie hair back or braid to reduce transmitting
Minimize sharing of childs hats, hair brushes, clothing, and other objects
Check other family members when an infestation occurs
Frequently check childs hair throughout school year
If your child develops symptoms of head lice, check your childs head and treat if found. As a courtesy, please
also inform the school nurse (nurse@bifskorea.org).
IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts

IT Services has negotiated a range of discounted prices and trade-in deals on Apple
products for staff and students at BIFS, from our Apple equipment vendor, ComIT.
Savings are typically around 12% for MacBook laptops and iMacs, 11% on Mac Minis, 8% on iPad Airs, and 6%
on iPad Minis.
To view a list of available products and order, please visit the following web addresses:
http://bit.ly/itservices-apple-list
http://bit.ly/itservices-order-form
http://bit.ly/itservices-order-kr (Korean)
http://bit.ly/itservices-apple-tradein (Trade-in prices)
If you have any questions, please email mmoriarty@bifskorea.org.
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PE Uniform Shop
LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT SCHOOL? The PE Uniform Shop is a great place to start! No
experience is needed! Training is provided!! For more information about volunteering in the PE Uniform Shop,
contact Dee Baker at dbaker@bifskorea.org.
THE PE UNIFORM SHOP is now open Monday thru Thursday! Please check the calendar on the BIFS website for
actual shop hours each week. Note: Shop hours are determined by the availability of our volunteers!
It is a great time to purchase your BIFS blanket!! A double
layer of polar fleece is guaranteed to keep you warm on
these cold days!! BIFS blankets are 40,000 KRW
NOW 35,000 KRW and can be purchased in the PE Uniform
Shop.
BIFS Beanies *10,000 KRW Colors: Black, Gray and Cobalt

Blue *BIFS Beanies can be purchased in the PE Uniform
Shop.
Gray and white Hoodies (no zip) *30,000 KRW

*Hoodies can be purchased in the PE Uniform Shop.
BIFS Beanies and BIFS Bears Hoodies are made available to you by the BIFS Bears Club.
All general information regarding PE Uniforms can be found under the life at BIFS tab on the BIFS website!
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Cafeteria Menu: February 29 March 4
Lunch Menu
Sandwich Bar
We serve brunch buffet or international buffet every 3rd Thursday of a month.

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Elementary School
ES Parent Coffee March 2
At the Elementary School Coffee morning on March 2nd, 9:00-10:00, Michelle Roland will speak about the
Special Educational Needs / Learning Support Department at BIFS, and Jinyoung Shin will co-present and
translate into Korean.
Come along to find out:
What does the Elementary School Learning Support Department do?
How are students supported in the Elementary School at BIFS?
What are some Websites and Apps that can be used to support learners in the Elementary years?
ELC Parent Coffee (Rescheduled) March 10

Please join our ELC Parent Coffee on reading aloud to our children at home (originally set for February 17th).
The session will be held in the ELC Hall on March 10th, Thursday, from 2:15-3:15.
Grades 3-5 Basketball Camp March 12

The grade 10 students from Bears Club are organizing a basketball camp for the elementary students from 3rd
to 5th grade. This camp was planned entirely by the grade 10 students with assistance from Mr. Wilson and Julia
Lespine. The day will be run by them as well. There will also be first aid certified adults to supervise. The purpose
of this camp is to provide an opportunity for your child to improve their basketball skills by taking part in drills
and games. The day will certainly be fun for everyone involved.
The basketball camp will take place on Saturday, 12th of March, 2016 in the school gymnasium. The camp starts
at 10:00 AM and the will end at 2:00 PM. Transportation to and from the camp are the responsibility of the
parents. Drop off and pick up should be done at the front gate of BIFS. Feel free to stick around and watch your
child in action!
The cost for participating in the camp is 20,000 Won. This fee will cover registration, a t-shirt and lunch (includes
pizza, snacks and a sports drink). Students should bring a water bottle, and wear good trainers, shorts and t-shirt
suitable for running around. If your child has any diet restrictions, please be sure to mention that below and we
will be sure to accommodate those.
If you wish to participate, please complete the form below. Direct any questions to Mr. Wilson at
cwilson@bifskorea.org. The max number of participants is 30, so get your submissions and payment in early!
Click here to sign up.
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Student Teachers
BIFS is happy to host student teachers (teachers in training) as a means of supporting those who are beginning
their careers. The students also benefit from these exchanges by having another adult in the room working with
them. We have two student teachers who started this week. Please welcome them when you see them!
Matt Rowe (5G)
Matthew Rowe is a 30-year-old, ESL educator from the US. He has been living in Busan for the past seven years
working primarily as a Kindergarten English instructor. He is here doing his student teaching for the University of
West Florida in order to become a career teacher at international schools around the world.
Thomas Burke (2R)
Thomas Burke is a 24-year-old English teacher from Boston, Massachusetts. He has lived in South Korea for the
past 16 months, first on Geoje Island and now in Busan. He is studying to become an elementary school teacher,
and will be doing his student teaching at BIFS.
Upcoming Elementary Events

Date/Time
Event
Details
Mar 1
No School for Students
Professional development day for faculty
Mar 2, 9:00-10:00
ES Parent Coffee
Information on the Special Educational Needs / Learning

Support Department at BIFS
Mar 4, 2:35-3:15
Elementary Assembly
Grade 1 will present their learning related to their Unit of Inquiry

and Opinion Writing.
Mar 10, 2:15-3:15
ELC Parent Coffee
Reading aloud to your children
Mar 11, 2:35-3:15
Elementary Assembly
Grade 2 Korean Language and Literature students will present

a small sample of the way we have developed our poetry unit.
Grade 5 Korean Language Acquisition students will share their
learning about 'Media Literacy'.
Mar 12, 10:00-2:00
Basketball Camp
Grades 3-5 basketball camp (sign-up required)
Mar 17, 1:30-3:30
Whole School Music Concert and Join us for the school-wide music concert, followed by the MHS
WOW Fashion Show
WOW Fashion Show.
Mar 18
Noon dismissal
Half day before the Spring Break
Apr 8, 2:35-3:15
Elementary Assembly
Short presentations and performances to celebrate children's

learning in select electives
Apr 15, 2:35-3:15
Elementary Assembly
Grade 5 will share the actions they created as part of their

Exhibition unit.
Anne Sweet
Elementary School Principal
Leda Cedo
PYP Coordinator
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Elementary Movie and Pajamas Night March 4

On Friday the 4th of March the Elementary Student Council invite students to
attend a Movie and Pajamas Night from 3:30~6.30 pm in the Elementary Hall.
The movie that will be played is called Paper Planes (G rated). Click here for a
review of the film. This event is being held in order to raise money for the
Aikwangwon School for Mentally and Physically Disabled in Geoje. In order to do
raise money we will be providing pizza, popcorn, a sweet and drink. The costs
are as follows:
1 piece of pizza, popcorn, a small sweet and a drink for 8,000 won
OR
2 pieces of pizza, popcorn, a small sweet and a drink for 10,000 won
From 3.30 to 4.30 pm students can change into their pajamas (optional) and
have their food. The movie will begin at 4.40 pm after electives finish. If your
child has an elective, they will have the opportunity to change into their pajamas
and collect their food before the movie begins. The evening will conclude at 6.30
pm.
Please pick up your child from the Elementary Hall on the 5th floor -- we request parents arrive by 6:20. There
will not be buses taking the children home.
If your child wishes to attend, please fill out the Google Form that was sent to you this week, and send 8,000
won/10,000 won to his or her homeroom teacher by Monday the 29th of February. If your child cannot attend,
and you wish to contribute to the cause, please send in a donation.
Sarah Toouli, Haley Melville and the Elementary Student Council
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Middle School and High School

New MHS Schedule for 2016-2017
The MHS Schedule Committee has been working on a new schedule for the MHS to be implemented next year.
They have produced something that works best for our students and have come up with a rotating block
schedule that should work wonderful for our classes next year. This is how it works
Each day students will have four classes. These classes will meet every other day and they will change times. For
example, if you are a student and you have Math during your A Block, you will have it on day 1, 3, 5, and 7 of
the 8 day rotation. On day 1, you will have it at 8:30, on day 3, you will have it at 1:40, on day 5 you will have it
at 11:40, and on day 7 it will be at 10:10. I know this sounds confusing, but after a week or so, students will be
able to understand it and explain it to you.
We will also have a half day schedule and a schedule for testing days so that we wont need to do our MAP and
ISA testing during a class. You can look at the chart below to see how it will work. If you want more explanation,
please contact your principal.
Nate Swenson
Middle School Principal
Jamie Robb
High School Principal
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New MHS Schedule for 2016-2017 - Continued

BIFS MHS SCHEDULE
2016-2017
Daily Schedule
DAY
Half Day Schedule
Testing Schedule
Period 1
8:30 - 9:50
Period 1
8:30 - 9:20
Testing
8:30 - 10:40
Outside
Break
9:50 - 10:10
Inside Break
9:20 - 9:25
Outside Break
10:40 - 11:00
Period 2
10:10 - 11:30
Period 2
9:25 - 10:15
Period 1
11:00 - 11:55
Inside Break
11:30 - 11:40
Inside Break
11:55 - 12:05
Period 3
11:40 - 1:00
Period 3
10:20 - 11:10
Period 2
12:05 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 1:40
Inside Break
11:10 - 11:15
Lunch
1:00 - 1:40
Period 4
1:40 - 3:00
Period 4
11:15 - 12:00
Period 3
1:40 - 2:30
Homeroom /
Assembly
3:00 - 3:30
Inside Break
2:30 - 2:40
Period 4
2:40 - 3:30
Period 4
Homeroom /
Assembly
1:40 - 3:00
3:00 - 3:30
Inside Break 10:15 - 10:20
Period 1
Outside Break
Period 2
Inside Break
8:30 - 9:50
9:50 - 10:10
1A
20
10
40
30
2E
20
10
40
30
3B
20
10
40
30
4F
20
10
40
30
5C
20
10
40
30
6G
20
10
40
30
7D
20
10
40
30
8H
20
10
40
30
10:10 - 11:30 11:30 - 11:40
Period 3
Lunch
11:40 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:40
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MUN Conference
Please help me congratulate the students who participated in the Global Education City Model United Nations
(GECMUN) conference in Jeju this past weekend. First time MUNers were: Jade Foster (9), Simon Park (9), and
Yubin Kwon (9). Experienced members were: Finn Donahue (9), Hannah Yoon (9), Pernille Melilla (11), and Jeany
Shin (12). Students were able to participate a lot in this style conference and everyone had many opportunities
to present, negotiate, and debate their ideas. The committees were exciting and consisted of President
Kennedys committee in 1962 regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, Hunger Games, Olympic Games committee,
NATO, UN on crime and Somalian pirates, and Scotland Yard.
Some highlights were: Although, Jeany Shin (12) unsuccessfully tried to kill her character during the political
turmoil of President Snows death during the Hunger Games, she still received Honourable Mention in her
committee due to her influence and great speaking. In another committee Simon Park (9) submitted a directive
to assassinate the next president, became the next president, and was assassinated by his own directive.
As an MUN team, we had a great time, and students thoroughly enjoyed participating.
Left to right: Ms. Ya Yun Su, Pernille Melilla (11), Jade Foster (9), Simon Park (9), Yubin Kwon (9), Finn Donahue
(9), Jeany Shin (12), Hannah Yoon (9), Mr. Kyle Martelle
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Middle School Health Screening

At the beginning of March, the Nurses Office will be conducting student health screenings for all students in
grades 6 through 8.
The screenings will include the following: 1. Height, 2. Weight, 3. Vision Screening
Your childs height and weight measurements can be used to compare to the standards of other children their
same age, height, and weight, providing insight into their physical growth and development. The vision
screening is a tool to identify possible visual problems and make appropriate referrals for a professional exam.
Early detection and intervention is important if a child has any potential health problems that could interfere with
their education.
These screenings will be conducted annually at school and the information will be shared with you as well as
remain in the student's health file year-to-year to help track their growth. Students bodies are changing rapidly
during these Middle School years and this provides a great opportunity to promote health and wellness as well
as the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.
I encourage all students to participate in the health screenings! Please complete the emailed permission form or
follow this link to give permission for your child/children to participate.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nurse at nurse@bifskorea.org.
Personal Project Showcase Monday, Feb 29

Save This Date! On Monday, February 29, you are invited to the Grade 10 Personal Project Showcase. Students
will be exhibiting their Personal Projects in the gym from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm and then again from 6:00 pm - 8:30
pm.
The Personal Project is an extended inquiry into a topic of the students own choosing. It gives the students an
opportunity to put into practice and strengthen their ATL skills (Approaches to Learning) skills and consolidate
some of their subject specific knowledge in addition to developing knowledge of a topic or skill that is personally
relevant to them. The students have made inquiries into very diverse and interesting topics: creative writing,
photography, website design, sports, motorcycles, travel blogs, painting, racism in sports, fashion, learning a
language, astronomy, education, etc.
You can help the students by visiting their displays and asking them about how the Personal Project has
expanded their horizons and helped them develop their Learner Profile traits, improve the learning skills and
given them a different perspective.
Come by inspired!
Jenny Montague
MYP Coordinator
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Grade Eleven DP Extended Essay Camps March 5 / April 9
Our Grade Eleven students are working hard to complete their 4000 word Extended Essays. The Extended Essay
is a central requirement of the two-year IB Diploma Programme. The majority of their major papers will be
completed by April 22nd. To support the students, Extended Essay camps have been set up in the school library
on Saturdays. The first camp ran on February 13th and was a great success. Twelve students spent seven hours
in the library, solidly working on their Extended Essays. Grade Eleven Parents, please circle your calendars and
remind your sons and daughters of the upcoming EE camps on March 5th and April 9th. (No tents or sleeping
bags required.) Our goal is to support students with completing this major IB task before university applications
and major assessments are due in the fall.
Daun Yorke
IBDP Coordinator & Curriculum Director
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Grade 12 IBDP Art Exhibition March 10
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WOW Fashion Show 2016 March 17

The Art and Digital Design departments have the
pleasure of inviting you to the 2016 WOW Project
Fashion Show. This exciting event will take place on
Thursday, March the 17th at 1:40 pm in the school
gymnasium. The World of Wearable Art (WOW)
project is a ten week long learning experience where
8th grade students get the opportunity to apply the
skills and knowledge learned in their different subject
areas in a final interdisciplinary product. The theme
for this years show is Creativity. Thus, please mark
your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you
help us celebrate this event with your children. If you
have any questions, please e-mail your childs subject
teacher.
Thank you for supporting this event.
The WOW Project team
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Athletic Update
Upcoming Events:
MS Volleyball Girls SKAC Tournament @ BIFS
February 25
MS Volleyball Boys SKAC Tournament @ BIFS
February 25
HS Basketball KISAC RED Tournament @ CCS
February 26-27
MS Volleyball Boys & Girls KISAC BLUE Tournament @ CI & BISC
March 5
HS Soccer begins
March 1
MS Basketball begins
March 7
Recent Activity:
Weekend of February 20, 2016
KISAC Middle School Volleyball Girls 2016
BIFS Bears Volleyball wins big at KISAC RED in Jeju and BIFS
The Bears Volleyball program entered three teams into the girls KISAC tournament hosted at BIFS this year. The
Girls A team won the tournament taking the final game against KIS Jeju with relative ease. The Match was a best
3 out of 5 game in which the bears won in four games! Game, Set, Match... Bears.! Congratulations to the
Bear players and coaches!
The BIFS B and C teams competed in the Silver division against teams from ISK and KIS Jeju. Our BIFS B team
won the Silver division final against our BIFS C team which was a great moment to see these teams go head to
head as they are practice partners during the week. At any rate, I would like to personally congratulate all of
these girls on the amazing amount of Growth that they have shown thus far in the season. Keep it up!! Both
Bears teams edged out the other and finished first and second in the Silver division! Way to go!
BIFS Bears 3,
known as The Banaaannaanas!

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Athletic Update Continued
BIFS Bears 2 - Silver Division Champs!
BIFS Bears 1 - KISAC Tournament Champs!

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Athletic Update Continued

Boys KISAC games were held at KIS Jeju.
The Boys A team won the KISAC Championships. The BIFS Bears B team finished with a 3rd place finish. Pictures
to follow next week. Great job Bears.
Thank you again for being a booster of the BIFS Bears I look forward seeing you at the events!
Marty Wagner
Athletic Director
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For Your Diary

February 2016
March 2016
26th-29th
MS Ski Trip 2016
1st
Faculty PD No School
26th
ES Assembly
2nd-8th
G12 Mock Exams
KISAC HS RED BBall @ CCS
2nd
ES Parent Coffee
27th-28th
EARCOS Weekend Workshop
4th
ES Assembly
29th
Personal Project Showcase
ES Movie Night (Student Council)
KISAC MS Boys Vball @ BISC
KISAC MS Girls Blue VBall @ CI
7th
MS Basketball Practice Begins
9th
BIFS Parent Workshop
PTA Meeting
10th-12th
DP Art Exhibition
10th
Grade 3 Field Trip to Gamcheon Art Village
BIFS Information Evening in Geoje
11th
HS Assembly
12th
ES Basketball Camp
15th
KIMEA Middle School Honor Orchestra Festival
17th
Whole School Music Concert & WoW Fashion

Show
SKAC HS Futsal @ GIFS (Blue)
18th
Noon Dismissal
21st-Apr 1st
Spring Break Holiday
5th
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miyoungkim@bifskorea.org | 051-742-3332 (#114)

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BIFS NEWSLETTER

United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

This Coming Week at BIFS

1. Mon, Feb 29: Personal Project Showcase

PTA and Enhancing International Mindedness

ES Parent Coffee March 2

Middle School and High School

New MHS Schedule for 2016-2017

For Your Diary

Busan International Foreign School

United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

PTA and Enhancing International Mindedness

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

Re-Enrollment for the 2016-17 Academic Year

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

PTA News - Continued

PTA is in need of a Vice President till the end of school.

BIFS Family Member ID Card Registration

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

British Embassy Warden Training

Supporting Language Development at BIFS

Whole School Music Concert March 17

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

BIFS Information Evening in Geoje March 10

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

Head Lice Reminder

Nits are small, white, and shaped like a sesame seed

Commonly found behind ears and the nape of the neck

In a well-lit room, apply hair conditioner onto dry, detangled hair

Comb small sections of hair with a fine-tooth or head lice comb

Wipe conditioner from comb onto paper towel or tissue

Look on tissue and comb for lice and eggs

Repeat combing all over head for at least five minutes

If lice or eggs are found, the hair should be treated

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

Head Lice Reminder - Continued

IT Services - Apple Computer Discounts

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

BIFS Beanies *10,000 KRW Colors: Black, Gray and Cobalt

Gray and white Hoodies (no zip) *30,000 KRW

www.bifskorea.org | enquiries@bifskorea.org | T. 82 51 742 3332

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016

Cafeteria Menu: February 29 March 4

We serve brunch buffet or international buffet every 3rd Thursday of a month.

Busan International Foreign School

ISSUE 45, February 26, 2016