The Dragon's Tale
The Biweekly Newsletter of the Kaohsiung American School
2019-2020, Issue #7: November 11th
Dr. Ploeger Superintendent 總校長
Ms. Rock High School Principal 高中校長
Mr. Payne Middle School Principal 國中校長
Mr. Coyle Elementary School Principal 小學校長
Thank you to the KAS PTA for their efforts in leading an excellent ES Family Fun Day. Last Saturday was filled with happy children and parents, and it was such an excellent day for building a strong sense of community. Throughout the week we saw even more smiling elementary students than normal, and we think Saturday’s event really supported a love of learning. Thank you to the KAS ES faculty for their efforts and preparations for the day as well. The KAS tradition of the ES family fun day helps us all feel an even stronger sense of school spirit, and we really enjoy the time we all spend together. Thank you to everybody involved for bringing such a strong support to the school and the school community.
感謝KAS家長會成員讓我們度過一個很棒的小學家庭同樂日。上週六學校裡充滿了快樂的學生和家長,這一天也讓大家建立了更深的大家庭情感。這整個星期我們看到比以往更多帶著微笑的小學生,我們認為上星期六的活動的確支持了一個富含愛的學習概念。同時也感謝KAS小學部老師為當天活動所做的努力及準備。KAS傳統的家庭同樂日使我們都感受到學校的精神更加凝聚,我們也很享受一起度過美好的時光。謝謝每一位參與者帶給學校及這個大家庭如此強而有力的支持。
Congratulations to the Grade 8 Girls Soccer team and coach Ms. Sara Brodhead for their stunning 2nd place finish at the TISSA Tournament in Taipei on Saturday, November 2. Go Dragons!
恭喜8年級女生足球隊成員和教練Ms. Sara Brodhead 11月2日在台北參加TISSA比賽榮獲第二名!
All Grade Six parents are invited to a special informational meeting regarding International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program grades and assessment. Parents will hear from administration and teachers to understand the Grade Six report card and MYP grading system. Please join us on
Tuesday, November 19 from 3:30 to 4:30pm in room 142 or
Tuesday, December 3 from 3:30 to 4:30pm in room 142
(parents do not need to attend both meetings, only one)
我們誠摯邀請所有六年級家長來參加一個關於MYP課程評分的說明會。家長可以從校長及老師的解說來瞭解更多關於六年級期末成績單以及MYP的評分系統的運作方式。請於以下日期擇一參加
11月19日 下午3點30分至4點30分 在142教室 或者
12月3日 下午3點30分至4點30分 在142教室
(家長不需要參加兩場,請擇一天參加即可)
I am happy to announce a new KAS Taiko Club is starting in Club Season 3 on January 20, 2020 in collaboration with the Southern Taiwan Taiko Promotion Center, on campus (dates TBD). We will also be seeking instrument donations. Please contact Mr Payne or Ms. Chen (lchen@kas.tw) with any questions.
我很開心向您宣布我們即將有一個KAS新的太鼓社團。從課後活動第三季2020年1月20日開始,和南台灣太鼓推廣中心合作,社團地點會在校園內,(日期尚未決定)。我們也正在尋找樂器的捐贈。若有任何相關疑問請與Mr. Payne 或是中學社團負責老師 Ms. Chen (lchen@kas.tw)聯繫。
Mr. Payne, Middle School Principal 國中校長
Dear KAS Families,
I just wanted to write and give a big thank you to everyone who was involved in Family Fun Day. It was wonderful to witness the joy in the community watching our students, parents, and faculty members enjoy the games, facilities, food and each other. The PTA did an outstanding job organizing the day with delicious food, fun activities, and bringing people together. I would also like to thank all of the KAS faculty members who gave up some of their free time on a Saturday to come and support our community. Thank you everyone for making Family Fun Day a special day and KAS a wonderful place to be.
我只是想要寫信感謝所有參與小學家庭同樂日的人。能見證到KAS大家庭的歡樂氣氛,看著我們的學生、父母和教職員工享受遊戲、設施、美食和彼此之間的互動,一切真是太美好了。家長會非常出色地組織了當天的活動,提供美味的食物,有趣的活動,並將所有人凝聚在一起。我還要感謝所有KAS教職員,他們放棄了一些星期六的休假時間來力挺我們的活動。謝謝大家使家庭同樂日成為非常特別的一天,KAS也成為了一個美好的地方。
Mr. Coyle, Elementary School Principal 小學校長
IB Bits
Ms Deborah Haines IB/AP Coordinator IB/AP 召集人
We are beginning to think about classes for the 2020/2021 school year. This is of particular importance for our current 10th grade students who must decide whether to become IB Diploma candidates for the duration of their high school experience. In order to help 10th grade students make that decision, Ms Rock and Ms Haines will be providing IB Diploma information in advisory classes on November 27th and December 4th. We would like to present the same information to parents on January 15th at 3:30 in the KAS Lecture Hall. It is helpful for parents and students to begin thinking about college plans so that students can make the best decisions when deciding if obtaining an IB Diploma is the most advantageous path. If you have questions about the IB Program, please contact Deborah Haines at dhaines@kas.tw.
我們即將為2020/2021學年度做準備。對於必須決定在高中時期是否修取IB文憑的10年級學生是個特別重要的時刻。為幫助10年級學生能夠做出決定,Ms. Rock 和 Ms. Haines 將於11/27, 12/4的導師時間給予有關於IB文憑的相關資訊。我們也會在1/15下午3:30於KAS演講廳舉辦相同資訊的家長說明會。對於家長與學生來說,開始考慮大學計畫是有幫助的,這樣學生再決定是否修取IB文憑時,能做出最好的決定。如果您對IB課程有任何問題,請寄信至dhaines@kas.tw與Deborah Haines聯繫。
College Corner
Greg Bishop College Counselor 大學輔導老師
Jill Newman College Counselor 大學輔導老師
Almost there…
We are nearing the deadline for several university applications and I would like to remind you of them once again.
我想再次提醒您好幾所大學的申請截止日期已經快到了。
University of California schools are all due by November 30 as well as California State universities.
加州的大學以及加州州立大學的截止日都是11月30日。
Students, please make sure you know your deadlines. Since we are almost finished, if you make any changes to your present university choices, Ms Newman and I need to know. If it is not changed on CIALFO, your documents will not be sent. There should be no changes at this late date anyway. There are 35 days till Christmas break when all US applications should be completed so we can send in the documents. Please drop in to see us if you need any help with anything.
學生們,請確認你們自己所申請學校的截止日期。由於我們快完成所有的申請步驟了,所以如果學生要對目前申請的大學選擇做任何更動,請務必告知Ms. Newman和Mr. Bishop。 如果在CIALFO上沒有做更改,文件不會被寄送出去。無論如何,在這最後階段都不應再有任何的修改。到聖誕節假期前還有35天的時間,所有的美國大學申請都應在那之前完成,以便屆時我們將申請文件發送出去。 如果學生需要任何幫助,請來輔導室找我們。
We Are KAS
KAS strives to be one of the finest American International Schools in the World. KAS challenges students to achieve academic excellence and prepares them to be balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens.
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, non-profit, co-educational Pre K – 12 institution offering an American, college preparatory program leading to a US high school diploma and the opportunity for an IB Diploma.
KAS is located in the northern area of Kaohsiung city, the second largest city in Taiwan with 1.5 million inhabitants. Kaohsiung American School was established in 1989 as an elementary school serving the needs of local and expatriate families with children.
Email: admissions@kas.tw
Website: www.kas.tw
Location: 813, Taiwan, 高雄市左營區翠華路889號
Phone: 07-586-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaohsiungAmericanSchool/
Twitter: @kaohsiungas