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August 2010
Message from PTA President
On 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.
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.
* Speak
Joining PTA is the best way to find out what’s happening in the school.
PTA appreciates your constructive inputs, and your
We look forward to a very successful year.
input truly makes a difference.
God bless,
Christine Rim
2010-2011 PTA President
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Announcement
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.
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PowerSchool – http://powerschool.gsis.sc.kr
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August 2010
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*.
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Event Calendar for September
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
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*
PTA Committees
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 Community Service including annual SEW.
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 technological support. Develop and organize computer classes for PTA members.
Volunteers @ School Library
Assist 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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PTA Phone: 031-203-0260
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GSIS
PTA Contact List 2010-2011
August 2010
E-mail: [email protected]
*Position
*Name
*E-mail
*Phone
PTA President
PTA VP HS
PTA VP MS
PTA VP ES
Treasurer
Secretary
Christine Rim (㢸㫴䝐)
Kim Jin Hee (ὴ㫸䢠)
Ro Myong Hee (⊬⮹䢠)
Yoo Sook Yeon (㡔㍍㜤)
Lee JooYoung (㢨㨰㜵)
Jean Choe
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-6754-6766
010-4027-2887
010-5210-9695
010-8251-3578
010-9024-9764
010-6324-1637
*PTA Committee Chairs 2010-2011
*Committee
*Chair(s)
*E-mail
*Phone
Newsletter
Tanya Louys-Moroney
Lee Eun Joo (㢨㡴㨰)
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-8576-3271
010-6390-9810
Website
Sandra Chang (ὴ㉔㨰)
[email protected]
010-5266-3354
Multi-cultural
Kay Lee (㢨䝐ᷱ)
[email protected]
010-2898-6399
Activities
Michelle Petrey
Janice Hwang
Kim Tae Sung (ὴ䈐㉥)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-4015-1913
010-8564-2372
010-5496-7616
Arts
Christina Lee (㢨㐐㡘)
Jamie Kim (ὴ䜸㥉)
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-4145-4584
010-9129-0402
Community Service
Janice Hwang
[email protected]
010-8564-2372
Volunteer
Kim Jin Hee(ὴ㫸䢠)
Ro Myong Hee (⊬⮹䢠)
Yoo Sook Yeon (㡔㍍㜤)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-4027-2887
010-5210-9695
010-8251-3578
Membership
Staff Appreciation
Kay Lee (㢨䝐ᷱ)
Beth Reimer
Jill Martinez
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-2898-6399
031-695-2800
010-4001-4183
Fund Raising
Lee JooYoung (㢨㨰㜵)
[email protected]
010-9024-9764
Technology
Han Jung Kim (ὴ䚐㥉)
[email protected]
010-3829-6721
Knight Shop
Lee Jung Hee (㢨㥉䢠)
Yoo Sook Yeon (㡔㍍㜤)
Ro Myong Hee (⊬⮹䢠)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
010-6481-7845
010-8251-3578
010-5210-9695
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NOTICEABLE CHANGES
AT GSIS for SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011
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Personnel Changes for 2010-11
1. Added Seven faculty positions to accommodate the senior class
2. Reduced from two assistant principals (MS & HS) to one secondary assistant principal
3. Added the GSIS-TCIS Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
4. 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 surfaces
2. (Ongoing from 2009-10) Fever policy ongoing
3. Moved Kindergarten back to main building
4. 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 equipment
3. Sports Complex 4F Snack Shop: increased hygiene by adding sink, hot water
4. Sports Complex 3F Gym A & B: Added a drop-down vinyl curtain in each gym to allow four PE classes simultaneously
5. Sports Complex 2F: Added PE Classroom in the lobby area
6. Sports Complex 2F: Added Athletic Director’s Office in lobby area
7. 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 space
9. 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 Admissions
12. Music Department:
a. Enhanced instrument storage compartments
b. Enhanced music practice rooms
c. Added teacher office space
13. Drama Department:
a. Added Drama Office (hallway behind Auditorium Stage)
b. Enhanced Make-up Room/Dressing Rooms
14. Small 1F Conference Room moved to flexible space in Business Office
Dormitory:
1. Expanded Pre-Kindergarten to former Kindergarten classroom suite
2. Expanded ELC to include former Pre-K classroom
3. Adjusted 2F Special Needs Suite; Added Curriculum Mapping Coordinator / UbD Trainer’s office & collaborative space
4. Added 3F PTA meeting room & office space
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