Director’s Note: Friday, April 26, 2013
April 29, 2013
Filed under Director's Note, Lower School, Upper School
Parents/Guardians/Staff/Friends of ISM, Great news! The International School of Minnesota earned seventh place on The Washington Post Challenge Index listing of “America’s Most Challenging (Private) High Schools.”! The private school list, which was published on April 23rd, includes 52 schools... Read more »
ISM Destination Imagination team takes second in State and heads to Global Finals next month.
April 26, 2013
Filed under Lower School, Upper School
The International School of Minnesota’s Destination Imagination team, Bam It, is headed to the Global Tournament in Tennessee next month after an exhilarating state meet this weekend. Destination Imagination (DI) is a non-profit educational program, concerned with promoting creativity in children.... Read more »
ISM students’ map chosen as a finalist in National Geographic competition
April 12, 2013
Filed under Lower School
Congratulations to Sona and Shivani Chauhan! As a social studies assignment, Grade 6 students were asked to create a map for the Barbara Bartz Petchenik International Children’s Mapping Competition, sponsored by National Geographic and the International Cartographic Association. Shivani Chauhan... Read more »
Rewarding Academic Behavior (RAR) Parties
April 1, 2013
Filed under Lower School, Top Stories, Upper School
Parents & Guardians of Middle School Students- Brooke Tousignant, Marcus Pobloske and I are rolling out a new program for Term 3 to try to encourage some better academic decision-making among our students. This program won’t be in the form of any punishments or limits for students who goof up,... Read more »
Weekly Update: Director’s Note, Friday, March 22, 2013
April 1, 2013
Filed under ECE, Lower School, Upper School
The ISM community had a great Olweus Bullying Prevention Kick-Off Day on Thursday, March 21: Students in Preschool through Grade 2 learned about kindness when they watched “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” and participated in follow-up activities Students in Grades 3-5 watched “ Bullies Are a Pain... Read more »
Weekly Update: Director’s Note, Friday, March 29, 2013
April 1, 2013
Filed under Director's Note, ECE, Lower School, Upper School
Thank you all for attending another successful round of Parent/Teacher conferences! It is a complete pleasure to join together in support of your children. The Parent Connection needs your help! The ISM Parent Connection is looking for new officers for the PC Board for the 2013-14 school year. ... Read more »
Weekly Update: Director’s Note, Friday, March 1, 2013
March 4, 2013
Filed under Director's Note, ECE, Lower School, Upper School
The senior solos were spectacular last night as well as the MS/HS Show Choir performances. A huge thank you to the staff, students and parents for all of your hard work this year. I hope everyone had a chance to attend one of the Show Choir performances. The snow is beginning to melt as the sun... Read more »
FIRST® ROBOTICS
March 4, 2013
Filed under ECE, Lower School, Top Stories, Upper School
Team WE ROBOT has done the final tweaks, bagged the robot, and cleaned up the build room at Datacard. Next stop: Duluth and the Lake Superior FIRST® Robotics Regional Competition. According to insider information, this year’s robot is formidable, and victory is not out of reach. This year’s... Read more »
CONFERENCE SIGN UP HERE!
February 27, 2013
Filed under ECE, Lower School, THE BUZZ, Top Stories, Upper School
The parent/teacher conference registration is now closed. Please contact teachers directly to set up conference times. Administration Ms. Seiple-Cole (Director) Mr. Welle (Grades 8 – 12 AQC) Mrs. Tousignant (Grades 3 – 7 AQC) Mrs. Frisch (PS – Grade 2 AQC) Mr. Pobloske (Student... Read more »
Weekly Update: Director’s Note, Friday, February 22, 2013
February 25, 2013
Filed under Director's Note, ECE, Lower School, Top Stories, Upper School
Term II Revision began today and the students are preparing for a great finish to the term. Parent/Teacher conferences are right around the corner following Spring Break so be sure to schedule your appointments when sign-up begins at 7:00am on Wednesday, February 27. End-of-Term Exams will be administered... Read more »
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