Phoenix Flyer

15/16 Issue 4

Korea International School

In This Issue:

KIS Talks
Seoul Campus International Day
Pangyo Reading at Home
Middle School Let the Music Begin
High School NHS
Phoenix Athletics - Cross Country
Phoenix Activities - Speech & Debate

KIS Talks

KIS Today

We have spectacular teachers at KIS. They are consistently working, learning and growing to ensure that our students are receiving a world-class education. Our teachers
attend professional development all over the world. However, some of the most meaningful and effective training
comes from a colleague right down the hall. On October
9th, The Center for Teaching and Learning hosted the 3rd
KIS Talks. KIS Talks were created to respect the wisdom
and experience of our esteemed faculty. They occur on
the professional development days for teachers that have
been built into the master calendar. Teachers have the
choice to present, attend or do a little of both at KIS Talks.
On October 9th, our faculty were able to choose from 26
teacher-led sessions. The presentations were for teachers
by teachers, and the diversity of topics was as varied as our faculty. Writing letters of recommendation,
book talks, and fostering creativity in our students were just a few of the engaging and informative sessions
offered. Mrs. Hopkin facilitated an informational session on the applied learning opportunities in the KIS
Greenhouse, and Ms. Godek discussed how to connect your classroom to others around the world. It was
difficult to determine which two sessions to attend when there was such a great variety of relevant topics
to choose from. Despite the diversity in session topics, they all had one thing in common: to enhance and
inspire our KIS teachers.
In 2014, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was engaged by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct a research study on professional development for teachers to help identify needs and opportunities for
improvement. This study found that teachers want professional development to be delivered by someone
who understands their experience. They feel it is meaningful when it is relevant, interactive and sustained
over time. It was in this spirit that KIS Talks was created. KIS Talks is personalized because teachers have
the ability to choose the session to attend based on their current needs. Teachers find professional development time to be most valuable when another teacher shows them what is working for students or has
revolutionized their classroom.
KIS Talks have been prioritized as part of the professional development plan of The Center for Teaching and
Learning. Every year, each member of the KIS faculty is given funds to use for professional development.
Teachers use these funds to attend conferences, take classes, or purchase professional reference materials.
KIS Talks are a venue for teachers to share the knowledge and information they gain through this ongoing
professional development.
I was able to briefly sit in on the majority of the KIS Talks
sessions being offered on October 9th. I was humbled
by the professionalism and knowledge I observed during my observations. KIS is a remarkable place to work:
a place where your colleagues inspire you to strive for
greatness in your classroom and in our school. This
inspiration permeates not only through the work our
teachers do, but also the work our students do.
Tara Varenna
Assistant Director
of Teaching and Learning

Seoul Campus
Elementary School

Highlights

Sweet Potato Farm: Field Trip! Start!

Last week the Pre-kindergarten (PK) and Junior Kindergarten (JK) classes from both Pangyo and Seoul Campus
took a trip to a sweet potato farm. This field trip was a
great opportunity for students to learn about harvesting
vegetables and to enjoy the autumn colors in the countryside. It was a beautiful day to be outside, with blue skies
and a light breeze.

While on our field trip, we picked sweet potatoes, searched

for crickets and other insects in a rice field, fed sweet potato leaves to cows (a few of the students even got slimy
kisses from the cows), and took a tractor ride around the
farm. At first some of the students were nervous about
getting their hands dirty while digging for potatoes, but
once they realized how much fun it was, they jumped right in. In the end, each student took home a bag full of
sweet potatoes. In class, we carved the potatoes to make stamps as well as cooked
some potatoes, sprinkled them with brown sugar, and ate them for snack. We are
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thankful for the wonderful support we received from the PK and JK parents and were
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delighted to combine the two campuses. The best thing we can do for our young stuAnna Sneller
dents is provide opportunities for them to explore this great world and they did just
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that on this adventurous field trip to the farm!

Seoul Campus International Day Fair

Seoul campus had our annual International Day Fair on October 8th.
We had 13 amazing country booths for students to visit - Korea,
USA, Canada, China, France, Libya, Kuwait, Ecuador, Japan, Egypt,
Saudi Arabia, Australia, and New Zealand. Students, families, and
teachers were able to experience various activities including playing traditional games, doing crafts, taking pictures, and sampling
different kinds of food from all of the countries. Students had international passports to get visas from all those countries and they
got 5 Phoenix points if they visited all the countries. We also had a
Taekwondo and Takkyeon presentations (Korean traditional martial
arts) and mini lessons for all the students at Seoul Campus.
Many parent volunteers helped at the fair to introduce their home
culture and run many activities for students. We are very grateful to
have such wonderful parents who were willing to contribute their
time to expose students to new experiences! Pangyo Chinese and
French students joined in to share cultural experiences at the fair as
well. Our elementary students were able to learn from high school
students which was wonderful. Teachers at Seoul Campus also volunteered to represent their home countries as well as guide students
during the fair. We sincerely appreciate all your help and support!
The International Day Fair was a huge success and everyone who
joined us on that day enjoyed the fair very much. Seoul Campus
students, families, and teachers feel truly
lucky to have this chance to celebrate
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and share our diverse cultures from all
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over the world!

A Short Walk To Water

We have all read or heard about conditions people live in that are so different from our own lives that we struggle
to comprehend their reality. We may feel sympathetic towards them, but a moment later many of us return to our
daily routine forgetting the experiences of others. As an educator, I often wonder how I can help students empathize, connect, and understand the experiences of others in order to make what we learn real.
The current Transdisciplinary Unit for Grade 5 at Seoul Campus centers around the book A Long Walk to Water
by Linda Sue Park in which a young girl from South Sudan is forced to make two long journeys per day to retrieve
water from a pond in order to help her family to survive the seasonal drought.
With students who have access to bottled water literally right outside their classroom door, it is easy to see how
they would find it difficult to relate, so we simulated the experience. Each student carried a large empty jug from
the water cooler down to the Yangjaecheon Stream. Using various tools, such as rope, scissors, wood planks,
masking tape, and cloth, each student had to fill his/her jug and carry it back to school. Most struggled greatly
with the weight and limited tools. One student arrived back at school an hour later than the others, but he had
transported the most water. Others sacrificed water to lighten the load, which would not have been an option for
the girl in the story. A short walk to water went a long way in building empathy!
Jennifer Wright
Grades 3-5 Teacher

Making and Keeping Science Real

Science instruction provides unlimited opportunities for students to

not only have hands-on experiences, but also to shape their understanding of the world based on these experiences and perhaps
make it a better place to live. This term, our young scientists at KIS
Seoul Campus have been exploring their world through investigatory experiences in Earth and Physical Sciences.
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1 students have been keeping
track of weather conditions, recording sunrise and sunset times, examining the effects of the Suns energy on the Earths surfaces and
plants, and tracking patterns of the Moon and the seasons. Pre-K
and Junior Kindergarteners have been designing outfits suitable for
diverse weather conditions, while Kindergarten students have been
creating structures to manipulate the amount of sunlight and heat
that our rooftop garden receives. Second graders are learning about
the structure of matter, and applying their knowledge of materials
to build a me-box. Grades 3 through 5 students are utilizing concepts in geology, weathering and erosion, as well as ecology, to
come up with practical solutions to problems that plague people
around the world. Grade 5 students are also designing and testing
gravity-fed irrigation systems to be used in our rooftop garden and
the greenhouse that they are constructing from recycled water bottles.
Keeping science meaningful means providing opportunities for students to work on possible solutions to real-world problems, and
allowing them the freedom to learn and
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make mistakes while still enjoying what
Science & Design Teacher they are doing.

Pangyo Campus
Elementary School

Highlights

The Empty Pot!

The third and fourth graders at KIS put on a wonderful show this past week in the first elementary music performance of the year. The show followed an untraditional format, combining music, drama, and traditional
storytelling to create a memorable and special day for our audience!
The entire show was based on the book, The Empty Pot, by Demi. This Chinese folktale is about an emperor who decides that his successor should be the child who is able to grow the most beautiful flower from
seeds that he provides. A young recipient of these seeds, Ping, is overjoyed because he loves flowers and
is successful growing everything he plants. However, despite Pings best efforts, the emperors seed will not
grow this time, and the boy has only an empty pot to take to the emperor. After revealing that the seeds he
handed out had all been cooked and therefore impossible to grow, the emperor ignores the beautiful blossoms brought by the other children and nonetheless chooses Ping to become his successor.
The moral of this story rings especially true In the elementary school at KIS, where we work consistently to
develop a clear understanding and practice of good character through our Phoenix Traits. In this case, by
emphasizing the trait of honesty through a clear and captivating story, our students were inspired to do their
best and always tell the truth throughout the production.
After initially exploring the folktale in class, students began preparations by assuming a variety of performance roles. First, as composers and lyricists, and then as actors, dancers, singers, artists and directors.
This way, each student was able to play an important role in the performance and production, combining
their talents in order to create their own musical adaptation of the book.
Each class was able to use the story to showcase their understanding of traditional Chinese songs, folk music, and student composed melodies. To do this, the students performed using barred Orff instruments and
unpitched percussion for the majority of the songs, along with the use of movement and dance to emphasize the story. Many student soloists shared their beautiful voices, while others demonstrated their expressivity in speaking and acting. All students contributed their musicality using the accompanying instruments.
What made the show truly come together was the collaboration between music, visual arts, and Mandarin
language classes. All students and teachers in these classes worked together closely to create and obtain
props and costumes, as well as simple set pieces to really make the stage and performance come alive.
Everyone involved was excited to see the students become so deeply involved in this truly collaborative effort, and using this approach to learning as a way of communicating a positive message to their audience.
Lindsey Cayer
Music Teacher

KoLAB Corner

Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! In Spanish, that means Welcome, to Costa Rica!

The fifth graders at KIS grew familiar with this expression in their last unit of
study, where they took on the role of engineers in a scenario that tasked them with
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developing a land use plan. In this case, a community in Costa Rica was gifted a
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large tract of land that students, acting as contractors, must use appropriately. To
accomplish this, our students have been working with a varied group of stakeholders in Costa Rica, each
of whom represent different interests. The panel of community members involved are comprised of scientists interested in renewable energy, a luxury resort group, an adventure travel company, and an ecotourism
group. With this in mind, the fifth graders engineered a plan that they believe would best meet the needs of
the Costa Rican environment and its people.
The grade five students began developing their plan by empathizing with the community stakeholders in
order to understand their specific needs. This was supported throughout their Social Studies class, where
they learned how communities develop and solve problems. This was coupled with Reading, where our fifth
graders dove into the novel Operation Redwood by S. Terrell Finch, in which a young man embarks on a
mission to stop environmental crime--the cutting down of Californias oldest Redwood trees. Students discussed the importance of conservation and always standing up for what is right.
In Science, the students learned about ecosystems, food chains, energy pyramids and the interdependence
of living and nonliving factors as they affect an environment. Students extended their learning during Design
class by researching these topics in relation to the Costa Rican rainforest, using Scratch programming to
build a virtual ecosystem model to support their land use plan!
Its almost time to convene and share the plans; the community stakeholders are looking forward to hearing
how our fifth grade engineers propose to use the land!

Reading at Home
Karen Callahan
Literacy Support Teacher

As parents, many of us are seeking ways to support our growing readers and
ignite the natural passion for learning. Here are four practical tips for keeping
the love of reading in your childs life.

1. Talk with your child (a lot!) - Having conversations with children about what they are reading and thinking
promotes understanding. Simple questions such as Tell me more or How do you know that? or even
What are you wondering? have the ability to open up conversations about the books that your child is
reading, along with the accompanying thought process needed to understand them.
2. Student Choice - Students read more, understand more, and are more likely to continue reading when
they have the opportunity to choose what they read. In a 2004 meta-analysis, Guthrie and Humenick found
that the two most powerful factors for improving reading motivation and comprehension were (1) student access to many books and (2) personal choice of what to read. Students need and thrive on choice, especially
when it comes to what they read, watch and consume in media.
3. Wide Range of Reading Materials - Access to an abundant amount of online and paper reading resources
will help your child broaden their thinking. Surrounding our students with a rich and varied amount of reading
material helps them to learn about likes, dislikes, and the opportunity to discover new genres. A tool such as
the Scholastic Book Wizard can help students discover new titles and reading material!
4. Social Reading - to engage in (or create!) a social reading network. Summer reading programs, book
clubs, Battle of the Books, or join the multitude of online communities where exploring the narrative and real
world are the center of the conversation.
Surrounding our readers with rich material and setting the stage for conversations about learning are vital
parts of any students education. As a school community, we nurture and encourage a natural love of reading and are, in turn, helping to create students who are inquisitive and ready to take on the challenges of the
world--with a little help from a good book of course!

Pangyo Campus
Middle School

Highlights

Grade 6 Science Evaluates Media

Science isnt only about fun, hands on experiments. Although

labs are an integral part of the learning process, our Next Generation Science Standards also have a number of strands related to literacy. One of the activities students have been doing in
Grade Six Science is evaluating conflicting media sources for
bias and agenda. With so much information online these days,
I believe its more important than ever to teach students how
to evaluate sources of information and make choices based on
correct information (which shapes their beliefs as well). Here
are our standards that we focused on:
Gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple sources
appropriate; assess the credibility, accuracy, and possible
bias of each publication and methods used; and describe
how they are supported or not supported by evidence.
Data evaluate, hypotheses, and / or conclusions in scientific
and technical texts in light of competing information or accounts.

Gary Johnston
Grade 6 Science

Stephanie Abel
Grade 6 Science

Now is a great time to set an appointment with your MS Professional

School Counselor to assist with academic support, if needed. While
the role of Professional School Counselors vary, the role of an international school counselor should consistently focus on four aspects: academics, career, personal/social
development, and worldwide awareness.

See Your Counselor

Professional School Counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student success (Lapan, Gysbers, & Kayson, 2007; Stone & Dahir, 2006). Professional School Counselors address the needs of culturally relevant
prevention and intervention programs (Lee, 2001) through a combination of individual counseling, group
counseling and/or classroom guidance.
I can often be found in classrooms, the cafeteria or the halls to interact with students. If I havent had an
opportunity to meet you, I hope you take the time to drop in to say hello (MS 202) and see how I can best
serve you and your child.
References
American School Counselor Association: The Role of the Professional School Counselor. (2015, October
19). Retrieved from http://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/home/rolestatement.pdf
Lapan, R. T., Gysbers, N. C., & Kayson, M. A. (2007). Missouri school counselors benefit all students. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Lee, C. (2001). Culturally responsive school counselors and programs: Addressing the needs of all students.
Professional School Counseling, 4, 163-171.
Dr. Elethia Rhoden
Middle School Counselor

Let the Music Begin!

Music again rings through the halls of Korea International School. These are proving to be the strongest and
most sensitive musical ensembles the school has yet seen. Were excited to share what the Middle School
choirs, bands, and orchestras have already achieved this year.
All KIS Middle School and High School choirs performed their first concert Tuesday, October 13th, in the
PAC (the Performing Arts Center). They sang music from all eras and all styles, including sea shanties (MS
Boys Choir), modern popular songs (Adele song by HS A Cappella Vocal Jazz, Carly Simon song by HS
Chamber Singers), songs from the classical era (Haydn song by HS Chamber Singers, Paisello song by
MS Blue Harmony), western folk songs (Australian by MS Blue Harmony, Scottish by HS Chamber Singers,
Welsh by Concert Choir), African folk and freedom songs (South African by Blue Harmony, Ghanian by Boys
and Girls Choir, Zambian by Concert Choir), and Brazilian-style samba beat (Cantar! by Girls Choir). The
audience was nearly full, and a splendid time was had by all who attended. We hope to see you at the next
choir concert December 1st.
The KIS Orchestra kicked off the concert season with their
Fall concert on October 20th, titled Journeys Near and Far. All
groups performed repertoire inspired by cultures and lands
afar, in space and time. The Middle School Phoenix Strings
and High School Phoenix Orchestra will compete again at the
Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference Large
Ensemble Festival alongside the fine KIS wind ensembles.
Students across the orchestra program have tackled some
sophisticated repertoire: rising to the challenge, and maturing
their musicianship on great works such as Pictures at an Exhibition, Nimrod, as well as Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas
Tallis. Beyond the large ensemble classes, students are also
sculpting fine chamber pieces, furthering their unique technical and musical voices. We look forward to seeing you at our
concerts this year!
Concert season has begun for the KIS bands, too, beginning with our Fall Concert on October 22nd. The
Phoenix Band will be performing again at the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference Large
Ensemble Festival on November 3rd. This is a judged festival, so the pressure is on for this mixed Grade
Seven and Grade Eight group. Never fear, though. This is the best balanced Phoenix Band that KIS has yet
heard, and these talented musicians have been working hard. Not to be outdone, this years Sixth Grade
Band is one of the strongest yet, with outstanding leaders in all sections. You can expect to hear great things
from that group over the next three years. The Seventh Grade Percussion Ensemble II is off and running as
well, with a fun performance at the Fall Concert. Be watching for a surprise performance from the KIS JV
Jazz Band in the next few weeks. Theyre sure to bring the house down!
KIS proves again this year that it is not only the most prestigious location in Korea to study the foundational
academics, but the higher arts as well.
Mike Shirk
Middle School Music

Pangyo Campus
Counselors Corner

High School

Highlights

Our KIS Seniors are in the middle of their busiest season! They have turned in their final decision lists of colleges to which they will apply, and they are writing personal statements and filling out college applications
in addition to keeping up with their school work and activities. Seniors submit their completed applications
and send their standardized test scores on their own before the application due date. The College Counselors send an official transcript, a school report, a KIS profile, teacher recommendation(s) and a counselor
recommendation letters through Naviance Family Connection. The four KIS College Counselors meet regularly with seniors (and often their parents) to guide them by developing best fit college application lists,
reviewing personal statements, answering questions, and helping seniors stay on track.
In addition, many college and university representatives continue to visit KIS and meet with our students and
College Counselors. Popular schools visiting this month include Claremont McKenna, USC, UPenn, NYU,
McGill, UBC, UCSD, and Boston College. Weve also recently hosted three college fairs with 15 to 30 college representatives from the U.S. and U.K. in attendance at each fair. Juniors and Seniors are welcome at
any college visit and sign up through Naviance.
We are also pleased to share that nine of our Seniors are National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended
Scholars. They, and their counselors, have recently submitted applications for Finalist status where they
may become eligible for elite scholarships at U.S. colleges. Seniors, who are U.S. passport holders, may
become a Semi-Finalists by earning a high score on the PSAT taken in October of their 11th grade year.
On October 14th, KIS 10th and 11th grade students were given the newly revised PSAT here at KIS. The
PSAT is excellent practice for the SAT, and students may now receive individualized SAT instruction through
Kahn Academy and College Board based on their individual PSAT results.
During the PSAT exam time period this year, Seniors attended a workshop in the Conference Hall where they
had the opportunity to work on their applications with continued guidance from their Senior Advisors and
College Counselors.
Sandra Toms
College Counselor

National Honor Societies of Korea: Leaders of Today

On October 10th, 2015, the National Honor Society of KIS hosted one of its largest functions and the greatest get-together of Korean National Honor Societies (KNHS). The conference, National Honor Societies of
Korea, held the theme: Leaders of Today. This served as an opportunity for all NHS members across Korea
to learn better leadership and teamwork skills by collaborating with those from other schools. Students from
Asia Pacific International School (APIS), Busan International Foreign School (BIFS), Centennial Christian
School (CCS), Daegu International School (DIS), KIS-Jeju, KIS-Pangyo, Seoul International School (SIS),
Taejon Christian International School (TCIS), Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS), and Gyeongi
Suwon International School (GSIS) came to attend the event. After an introduction by the KIS high school
vice principal, Mrs. Quirin, and KIS NHS president Sarah Chin, the participants proceeded to get to know
one another through a quick round of People Bingo. People went around attempting to fill out bingo sheets
while simultaneously learning more about the different backgrounds and traits of their fellow NHS members.
The students were then split into 26 teams, all consisting of
participants from different schools, and developed their collaborative abilities through a multitude of entertaining teambuilding activities, such as Describe the Image and Puzzle
Race. Finally, the teams worked together to create two final
products: a creative video displaying true qualities of leadership; and Project KNHS that eventually all the National Honor Societies of Korea will take on and accomplish together.
Through the long hours of discussion, with feedback from advisors, two teams came up with the final two projects: YOUNITY; and Locks of Love / Shave to Save.
The conference was not just a time and place for learning and
experience, but also for growth and budding friendships. For
schools where the National Honor Society was still a small and
developing community, students were able to learn and hear
from those who were more experienced, and even take some
ideas home to help their own communities grow. The teamwork activities drew teammates closer together, despite their
different backgrounds and schools. We all look forward to
next years KNHS conference, which will be hosted by Seoul
International School.
Sei-Yon
Grade 10 Student

Grade 9 EE: Trip Summary

After two weeks of anticipation and time spent creating their team flags, Grade Nine students had a chance
to showcase their Advisorys teamwork and problem-solving skills during an Adventure Race through Everland. The scavenger hunt / race course included many opportunities for all students to show leadership and
their own unique talents (like geography skills or decoding puzzles and maps). Teams faced their fears at the
T-Express, solved an elaborate and confusing math problem, and took turns showing off theatrical skills on
a stage within the park. Many teams had to work through difficult moments or setbacks in the race, but at
the end of the day, everyone left with new memories with their Advisory. Its safe to say that we know each
other a little better than before!
Congratulations to Mr. Persauds Advisory, who walked away with the winning total of points. Their team
was a great example of shared leadership, spirit, and communication!
Jane Clark
Grade 9 English Teacher

Phoenix Athletics

High School Cross Country: October

The 2015-2016 High School Cross Country team has returned with the
biggest, and indeed the strongest, team in school history. With 61 runners in total, the team is once again led by our four renowned coaches:
Mr. Yanuszeski, Mr. Bunting, Mr. Reschke, and Ms. Yousey. This seasons
biggest change is the great addition of underclassmen (Grade Nines and
Grade Tens) who not only brighten the teams atmosphere but strengthen
the team.
On Saturday, October 10th, our meet took place at Osan Air Base. Although the team trained hardcore for a week for this race, the weather
report very unfortunately delivered the news of a 100% chance of rain, disheartening the runners. Along with the rain, the temperature also plunged
down into the single digits (in Celsius). Despite the awful weather, the runners stepped up their game with very satisfying results. Although Patrick
(Grade Nine), who had been our #1 runner did not run, Roger (Grade 11)
bravely led the boys with a time of 19:00, followed by Jake (Grade 11) and
our captain, Jerry (Grade 12). For the girls, Michelle (Grade Ten) finished
first with a time of 21:23, her seasons personal best so far; with the twins, Amy (Grade Nine) and Beth
(Grade Nine) coming next.
From October 15th through to October 18th, seven selected varsity runners from each girls and boys team
(a total of 14 runners) went to Guam to represent KIS for the first time in our school history. They ran at
the one-and-only Asian-countries cross country meet that KIS attends: the Asia Pacific Invitational Cross
Country Meet (API meet). Familiar faces, such as William (Grade 12) and Yewon (Grade 11), were also accompanied by four new freshmen and two sophomores. KIS placed fifth overall.
On top of that, the KAIAC (Korean American Interscholastic Activities Conference) race took place on Saturday, October 24th at KIS. Our course is considered the toughest course in all of KAIAC, with the finish
being up the hill and on the soccer field. So, all of our runners have been training hard in October for our
KIS-hosted KAIAC race.
Yoo-Bin
Grade 10 Student
XC Co-Manager

Phoenix Activities

KIS: Speech & Debate

It has been a busy start of the season for the KIS Speech and Debate team. The team hosted the KAIAC
(Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference) Workshop in September, and then hosted the first
KAIAC tournament this past week. KIS welcomed nine schools for the KAIAC tournament, three of whom
had not previously competed. All of the hard work paid off as the squad took 1st place!
For Speech day on Friday, 1st place winners were Amy in Oratory and Skylar in Solo Interpretation. Taking
2nd place spots were Matthew in Poetry, Amy in Solo Interp, and Jenny in Extemporaneous. Third place
winners were Sarah in Prose, Erica and Leona in Duo, and Katie in Impromptu.
During the Debate tournament on Saturday, Marc and Leanne took 1st place in Public Forum debate, while
Amy and Jessica took 3rd. In Lincoln Douglas debate, Eddie took 2nd place. Finally, in Parliamentary Debate, Jerry and Claire took 4th Place.
Things arent going to slow down for Speech and Debate, with the 2nd KAIAC tournament coming up in
November, the Korea Public Speaking Championship the preceding weekend, and then the team will be
travelling to Palo Alto, California for the Stanford University tournament in January.
Jim Burwell
Debate Coach

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Students will also make a Wish List to share with family.
The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday.
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Korea International School

27, Daewangpangyo-ro 385beon-gil, Bundang-gu

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Korea 463-420
www.kis.kr