August 2013 - Nido de Aguilas International School of Chile
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August 2013 - Nido de Aguilas International School of Chile
Gazette August, 2013 Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! Annual Update of Nido’s Targets of Excellence New Faculty 2013 The Board of Directors New STUCO Executives 2013 - 2014 Nido Parents Art Project 2013 Nido Theater, Academy of Arts Center Nido’s Green Heart Leaving Nido to Fly High Promoting a Culture of Safety Arts In Action 2013 Brief News PAGE 2 PAGE 10 PAGE 14 PAGE 15 PAGE 16 PAGE 17 PAGE 18 PAGE 20 PAGE 22 PAGE 23 PAGE 24 We have started an exciting and challenging new school year, with lots of activities and events ahead of us. This academic year, 23 new teachers from around the world have joined the Nido Family. Our long awaited Nido Theater and Academy of Arts is ready to welcome all the creativity Nido students and staff possess. This year promises to be full of progress and accomplishment, including the upcoming inauguration of the theater, and three SAAC (South American Activities Conference) events that will be hosted at Nido: a swimming tournament, a fine arts festival and a basketball competition. The International School Nido de Aguilas (Eagles’ Nest) is committed to offering each student excellence in the pursuit of academic achievement in preparation for attendance at a U.S., Chilean or other international university, all within the framework of a challenging U.S.-based, English-language curriculum. We encourage open-mindedness, global diversity, environmental awareness, community service and the development of leadership skills, including integrity, responsibility and self-discipline. Our ultimate goal is to provide a well-balanced education that will help students ensure their future success. 2012-2013 ANNUAL UPDATE OF NIDO’S TARGETS OF EXC In support of the school’s mission, which focuses on target 1 The average Nido student’s academic achievement scores as measured by external exams (e.g.: MAP-Measure of Academic Progress, DIBELS-Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, SAT-Scholastic Aptitude Test, IB-International Baccalaureate), and/or other standardized tests in each division will be above the average scores of US private and/or other international school students. 1. This past year, Nido students in grades 3 through 10 took the WrAP writing assessment at the beginning and the end of the academic year. The purpose of this external test is to measure students’ writing ability in the areas of: How well the writer communicates with the reader, shows awareness of the audience, task and purpose for writing, and writes in the appropriate mode of discourse. The writer’s ability to choose a logical plan of organization, maintain coherence throughout the paper, and create paragraphs. The use of appropriate reasons, details, and examples to enhance the effect and/or support the generalizations and conclusions of the piece. Completeness, correct usage, and variety or sophistication of sentences. Specific vocabulary, freshness and vividness of language. The correct and effective use of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Nido student scores are compared to the norm group of more than 300 public, private and international schools, including Singapore American School, Taipei American School, The International School of Brussels, American School of Brasilia, Escola Americana do Rio de Janiero, Escola Americana de Campinas, Shanghai American School, American School of Bombay, American School of Rome, American School of Madrid, International School of Manila, American School of London and many others. 2. The school decided that beginning in the 2011-2012 school year students would be taking the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment instead of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). The MAP assessment system is a computer based adaptive assessment and can give us far more detailed information than the ITBS was designed to provide. We are in the second of a two-year implementation process for the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests in the elementary and middle schools. We are at a point in the implementation process where we have efficiency in the administration of the test within each division, we are getting data from beginning and end of year test iterations and are working to ensure teachers in both divisions are capable of analyzing and utilizing the data outputs from the test. NIDO’S 50TH PERCENTILE SCORE ON MAP COMPARED TO THE NORM GROUP FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL Gazette | August, 2013 TABLE 1* 2 Norm Group 50th Percentile Nido MATH Percentile Nido READING Percentile Grade 3 50th 44th 52nd Grade 4 50th 60th 59th Grade 5 50th 71st 68th Grade Grade 6 50th 76th 70th Grade 7 50th 81st 69th Grade 8 50th 82nd 78th OVERALL PERCENTILE 50th 66th 68th CELLENCE * Table 1 indicates how the average Nido student compares to students in their same grade level in both Reading and Math in other schools administering the MAP assessment (6 million student norm group). For example, the average Nido 7th grade student scored in the 81st percentile in Math and the 69th percentile in Reading, compared to students at other schools. 650 623 600 586 595 586 609 616 602 591 582 579 595 574 594 587 588 550 3. The comprehensive SAT scores (critical reading, math, and writing) on a 2400 scale for the class of 2013 averaged 1798, improving 42 points from the previous year results (1756). 500 1795 1795 2009 2010 1763 1756 1798 450 4. The average IB exam score for Nido students taking the full IB Diploma program in May 2013 was 5.53. The average total score for full Diploma students was 35 points. 400 2011 CRITICAL READING 2012 2013 WRITING MATH IB OVERALL STATISTICS NIDO 2010 NIDO 2011 NIDO 2012 NIDO 2013 Global Average IB TEST SCORES 6 32 32 32 33 35 29.77 5 Points per subject 5.23 5.17 5.11 5.29 5.53 4.67 4 % receiving Diploma 93.5 97.1 89.8 95.2 100 78.48 Bonus points per student 1.17 1.05 1.22 1.35 1.34 1.15 Total points This table shows a summary of the key results, compared to previous years and global averages. As global averages do not change more than 1% year in year out, we use the latest numbers available, which are from May 2012. As global averages only take into account students who obtained the diploma, a score of 35 matched with 100% attainment rate is outstanding. The global average of 29.77 is reflective of only the top 78.5%. Our score is therefore comparable with top schools worldwide. Only highly selective schools would score significantly higher. 5.23 4.66 5.18 4.65 5.11 5.53 5.29 4.66 4.67 3 not yet available NIDO 2009 Overall statistics 2 1 0 2009 2010 NIDO AVG 2011 2012 2013 WORLD AVG PERCENTAGE OF NIDO STUDENTS IN IB 40 45% 47% 42% 38% 30 20 10 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 The chart shows the percentage of 11th and 12th graders taking one or more IB examinations. target 2 Fifty percent of all HS students will experience the academic rigor, challenge and study skills associated with the International Baccalaureate Diploma program by pursuing either the full Diploma or taking certificate exams in one or more specific subject areas. In 2013, 42% of 11th and 12th grade students took one or more IB exams, compared to 47% the previous year. In May 2013, 72 Nido students took 400 exams in thirty five subject areas. Gazette | August, 2013 49% % 50 3 target 3 All non-native English speaking graduating seniors will be able to achieve scores on the TOEFL iBT or an equivalent score on another language exam such as the SAT or ACT that meet US university entrance requirements. Within three years of enrollment, all ESL students will have English skills commensurate with their grade level as measured by the MAP, DRA or other standardized test. Average scores on the English language portion of the SAT for those ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORES (SAT) 550 595 591 586 586 580 579 582 574 554 502 494 500 501 493 501 492 497 594 588 587 496 486 488 not yet available 650 600 who took the test in 2013 were 594 in critical reading compared to 574 in 2012, and 588 in writing compared to 587 in 2012. Although a number of Nido students take the TOFEL for admission to US universities, these test results are sent directly to universities identified by the student and Nido does not have access to these results. However, based on university admissions, we are confident that nonnative english language students are scoring at or above the objective of this goal. 450 400 2008 2009 NIDO CRITICAL READING 2010 NIDO WRITING 2012 2011 US AV CRITICAL READING 2013 US AV WRITING English language achievement for Nido HS students, as measured by the Critical Reading section of the SAT exam over the past five years (2008-2012) is 14% higher than the Critical Reading average score for US college bound students taking the SAT exam (2008-2012). For the Writing section, Nido HS students scored 15% higher than the average score for US college bound students over the same period (2008-2012). target 4 Nido will seek continuous improvement in average PSU (Prueba de Selección Universitaria – Chilean university entrance exam) scores compared to its own previous three-year average by providing exam preparation and building relationships with local universities to enhance the admission of Nido students. Gazette | August, 2013 1. The average PSU score for the class of 2012 was 647 compared to the previous three-year average of 627. The highest score was 726 and the lowest score was 563.5. Twenty students took the PSU in 2012, compared to the previous three-year average of 15. In 2012, of a total of 31 Nido graduates in the National Program, 6 entered university outside of Chile, 7 were admitted to local universities via special admission and 15 via PSU. 2012 graduates who remained in Chile are attending the following universities: 4 * Universidad Católica (7) * Universidad de Chile (2) * Universidad del Desarrollo (2) * Universidad de los Andes (3) * Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (7) * Universidad Andrés Bello (1) HIGH SCHOOL PSU MEAN SCORES 700 600 601 637 601 621 658 647 2011 2012 500 400 300 200 100 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 1. Offered year long (March-December) after school PSU prep classes in Math, Spanish and Social Studies. 2. High School National Program students participate in “mock” practice exams in Math and Spanish each quarter. target 5 Within three years of enrollment, as tested in grades 4, 8 and 12, all native Spanish speaking students will have above average reading and writing skills as compared to their Chilean school peers. IB SPANISH LANGUAGE SCORE (HIGHER LEVEL FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS) 7 1. The average IB exam score for high school students taking the Spanish language higher level exam (for native speakers) in May 2013 was 6.6 compared to the world wide IB average score of 5.54. In the case of students taking the test at the standard level, the average score achieved was 6.47 as compared to the worldwide average of 5.01. 6 5 4.86 4.80 4.70 5.41 5.58 4.93 5.54 4.86 4 3 2 1 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 NIDO AVG WORLD AVG GRADE 4 SIMCE RESULTS 2012 350 300 312 300 314 312 GRADE 10 SIMCE RESULTS 2012 400 350 352 357 323 316 300 250 250 200 200 150 150 100 100 50 50 0 2013 MATH NIDO LANGUAGE COMPARISON GROUP 0 MATH NIDO LANGUAGE COMPARISON GROUP Simce scores compared to a comparison group of Chilean schools (Dunalastair, Craighouse, The Grange, La Girouette, Lincoln, Redland, Santiago College, Saint George, Southern Cross) Gazette | August, 2013 2. The SIMCE (Sistema de Medición de Calidad de la Educación) was implemented at Nido during the 2010-2011 school year as required by the Chilean Ministry of Education for host country students. This is an assessment taken in grades 4th, 8th, and 10th in Spanish Language and Math. The assessment is closely aligned with the Chilean Ministry’s National Program Curriculum and is intended to be predictive of performance on the PSU (Prueba de Selección Universitaria) exam. The SIMCE was given to 2nd, 4th and 10th grade Nido students and was not given to 8th graders in 2012. The 2nd grade SIMCE 2012 scores in language obtained by Nido students was 294 points, they didn’t take the math test. As of this year, 2013, National Plan students will have to sit the SIMCE in all of the following grade levels: 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th. 6.6 5.81 5 target 6 Nido will promote/provide a culture where all students can participate in environmental and community service projects, after school activities, and leadership opportunities that support the development of personal character, responsibility, team- work, and respect for diversity. All grade levels from 6 through 12 provided overnight field trips focusing on environmental, cultural, leadership or community service activities. At the high school, the week-long Week Without Walls (WWW) excursions included environmental, historical, cultural, community service options and international trips. Students choose activities based on interest. Last year’s Week Without Walls program had a 99% student participation rate of which 64% participated in out of Santiago options (20% of these traveled to other countries: Peru, USA and Ecuador. 4th grade students visited Santuario de la Naturaleza as part of the environmental awareness curriculum. 5th graders traveled to the Mantagua Wetlands along the coast as part of their environmental awareness program. Environmental activities for 2012-2013 included: The traditional Earth Week was not long enough to host all the activities below, therefore the new model for this celebration is Earth Month (April). * 2nd grade students attended a presentation by Amaro Gomez-Pablos (a well-known TV anchor in Chile TVN who is involved in a number of environmental and nature-related activities. He is also a Nido alumnus). * On April 22 (Earth Day) the Middle School held an assembly in which Marcelo Mena presented some of the main environmental challenges we face and simple solutions we can all implement in our daily activities. (Marcelo Mena is the Director of the Center for Sustainability Research at Universidad Andres Bello. Marcelo does research on regional air quality and climate modeling. He has participated in many NCAR, NOAA, and NASA aircraft measurement campaigns in North and South America. He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa, and a postdoc from MIT Joint Program for the Science and Policy of Global Change.) MS: * Reforestation: the 6th and 7th grade science classes and NJHS helped develop the Edible Forest during Earth Month. HS: * Due to a busy agenda and different tests taking place during Earth Month, the HS has migrated the environmental events to September 2013. Others: * A green house, a compost and worm composting site are now available for all divisions. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDE: * Hogar de Ancianos “Villa Los Aromos” (senior citizen home) * Jardín Infantil Santa Rosa (pre-school children) * Colegio Madre Tierra Lo Barnechea (handicapped youth) * Colegio Helen Keller (for the blind) * Colegio Forjadores del Futuro (elementary school in La Pintana serving students from area orphanages) * Oficina de la Infancia (location needs refurbishing to receive children who have been pshychologically or physically abused) * Hogar Misión de María (home for infants who have been abandoned or their rights have been infringed). NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (NJHS) Contributed to the following community service projects: * NJHS visited the House of Hope (a branch of Vision for Chile) to help with tutoring and painting. The NJHS group consists of approximately 20-25 students. They coordinate with the high school NHS group in supporting this organization. * NJHS raised money and bought Christmas presents for 30 children with the House of Hope and Las Parcelas food program. Students raised money with bake sales and took a shopping trip to pick out presents. * In mid-April, NJHS students washed quinces picked from Nido property, then created a stand and recipes for Earth week. * Students visited the Oficina de la Infancia in Lo Barnechea to meet with them about how they work with students in need. NJHS created art for their walls that emphasized caring, education, help, love, honesty, community. HS STUDENT COUNCIL (STUCO) Gazette | August, 2013 This year the HS Student Council has once again focused on strengthening Nido and surrounding communities. 6 ECC: * An organic garden in now available to all divisions Each ECC class made and planted “seed balls”. During Earth Month each class had an “Edible Forest” tour, made clay balls with flower seeds inside and planted them by fruit trees to attract pollinators. * The Edible Forest has over 30 different fruit trees and other species and is available for all divisions. ES: * Edible Forest Project: All classes in grades 1-5 planted fruit trees at the Edible Forest during their PE periods during Earth Month. * The second edition of the Nido de Aguilas Environmental Fair took place on April 20. The fair showcased alternative energies, organic produce, recycling alternatives, energy efficient transportation, biodegradable cleaning products, composting systems, CO2 offset alternatives and many environmental workshops for children. The STUCO officers and representatives have worked to increase communication in the high school and cooperation between all student organizations on campus. To this end, STUCO has collaborated with Tri-M (Modern Music Masters), NHS (National Honor Society), and GIN (Global Issues Network) on several events such as Battle of the Bands, lunch-time fundraisers, and Earth Week events. STUCo has also initiated a regular monthly meeting between the leaders of all student groups to discuss common ventures, obstacles, and goals for the student experience at Nido. Events like Light Up the Night, the Glow Dance, and the Talent Show were the result of this increased collaboration. Off campus, STUCO has continued the relationship with Hogar Luz de Cristo in Puente Alto. The hogar is home to 12 -15 children from the area who are victims of physical or sexual abuse. The STUCO visits the hogar twice a month where they provide lunch, educational games, and mentorship for the children aged 5-12. They are also involved in long-term projects with the hogar. STUCO funds raised through choripan sales and other similar endeavors have helped to create a new laundry facility, rehabilitate an adjoining building that is being used for more play space and a computer lab, and the construction of a sustainable garden that will be managed by the children. STUCO, in conjunction with other student groups, will also undertake a large scale painting project at the hogar. Lastly, the STUCO has represented the student body during very healthy and amicable dialogue with the Board of Directors regarding policies that directly affect students in which consensus and compromise that both sides felt good about were reached. was held in May and coincided with the group’s third diaper drive of the year. The student group has been using the funds to purchase paint and supplies to improve the orphanage and to help families that are improving their living situations so that children can go home to their families. During first semester, they provided building materials to two families so that they could winterize and improve their houses, and they are working on a second home now. They are also completing the painting of a large fence around the hogar as well as painting a mural in the small children’s play area. In addition, they have organized donations of clothes for the children at the hogar. There are approximately 27 regular volunteers in this group that have learned a lot through their participation in this community service activity. OTHER HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: * Habitat for Humanity * International Relief Club Save the Children * Club Kids for Wish Kids for Make a Wish Foundation * Villa Los Aromos * Colegio Madre Tierra Lo Barnechea * House of Hope * Casa Grada AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HOGAR MISIÓN DE MARÍA ATHLETICS During the 2012-2013 academic year, the Hogar Misión de María Volunteer Group in the High School has spent quality time with the children at the hogar while raising awareness and fundraising for the orphanage. The group continues to visit the hogar at least twice a month on Friday afternoons to play with the children and give them individualized attention. The students are nurturing and offer the babies a lot of love during these sessions. This year at Christmas, the group provided gifts for each child and treats for a special visit from Santa Claus. 1. Student participation in the athletic program for the 2012-2013 school year was as follows: During Week Without Walls, student volunteers spent five days playing and caring for the children, cleaning toys at the orphanage, and painting. We had a very successful trip to the beach with the children who were one year or older. It was a big thrill for the little children to splash in the ocean and play in the sand! The students have also organized two successful diaper drives this year. The first was well supported by the school community during Kermess and a second drive was held in the high school during Spirit Week. In addition, the volunteers have raised funds by organizing a game called “Spin and Win” at Kermess and by organizing a school wide yard sale in December. Participants pay a donation to participate and the student volunteers sell donated items and hold a bake sale. The second yard sale boys’ and girls’ swimming; and our girls’ soccer and boys’ basketball teams both earned team silver medals for their second place SAAC finish. Not to be outdone, our varsity boys’ rugby team earned a hard-fought bronze medal for their third place result in their international competition in Buenos Aires. Nido continued its participation in the Deporte Escolar UC tournament with boys’ and girls’ middle school basketball as well as middle and high school boys’ rugby. The boys’ high school & middle school soccer teams participated in the local AFUTCOP league as well. Middle school: Semester I: 220 students; Semester II: 250 students. High school: Semester I: 160 students; Semester II: 170 students. 2. In 2012-2013 the Nido interscholastic athletic program fielded 37 teams (middle school and high school) offering interscholastic competition in the following sports: volleyball, soccer, basketball, cross-country running, rugby, field hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading & dance, baseball, swimming, water polo and NEW programs in gymnastics and track and field. Nido once again witnessed an increase in the number of competitions and growing publicity in organizing/hosting the Copa La Dehesa tournament that competes in volleyball, soccer, field hockey, basketball and now water polo for both middle and high school teams. There were 23 local schools competing in at least one Copa tournament throughout the year. Nido continues to compete at the international level with its involvement in the South American Athletic Conference (SAAC) that consists of the American/International schools from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and Chile. Nido captured SAAC titles in girls’ basketball and in 1. Over 630 elementary students participated in approximately 90 different after school activities during the 2012-2013 school year. 400-450 students per day participated in an elementary after school activity. Total number of participations in any given week is around 1,700 students. This is 85-90% of elementary students that participated in ASA during the 2012-2013 school year. 2. The middle school currently offers 25 after school activities/clubs in which there are a 251 students formally involved. Semester I: 232 registered students participated in 20 activities. Plus Math, Language Support and Homework Center student who attended when needed (between 20 to 40). Semester II: 251 registered students participated in 25 activities. Plus Math, Language Support and Homework Center student who attended when needed (between 20 to 40). 3. The high school currently offers 36 after school activities/clubs in which there are 434 students involved (with some students involved in more than one activity). 4. The Nido cheerleading/dance program included 82 students from grades 1-12. Gazette | August, 2013 STUCO has also continued producing twiceweekly video announcements which are shown rather than read in the mornings. There are plans to review and improve an already very positive program as the school year ends so that we can start the new school year with a system that allows for greater efficiency and consistency getting information to staff and students. 7 target 7 To promote the highest quality teaching and provide a supportive and encouraging environment for teachers to grow professionally, Nido will encourage every faculty member to participate in at least one personal, professional growth/improvement activity each year, as identified in their annual comprehensive written performance evaluation. Nido will offer competitive salary and benefits to ensure the recruitment and retention of the highest quality local and international teaching staff, essential to fulfilling the School’s mission and providing a learning environment and opportunities that promote Excellence, Academics, Globalism, Leadership, English, and Success. 1. 2012-2013 was the first full year of operation of the Nido Aquatics Center. All students in K-12 now have a swimming/water activity unit as part of the P.E. curriculum and approximately 330 students participated in after school swim programs. The Swim Club and Water Polo team participated in roughly 20 competitions. 1. Nido faculty and administration have logged more than 200 hours of professional development over the course of the 2012 - 2013 school year. This has been a mix of professional development offered by consultants visiting from other institutions (Southern Methodist University, the International Baccalaureate, Readers and Writers workshop programs, Phillips Exeter Academy, etc.) as well as Nido faculty and administrators leaving the school to take advantage of professional development opportunities (NCTM conferences, AASSA conference, Phillips Exeter Academy, Columbia Teachers College, PTC, Southern Methodist University, etc.). 1. Nido successfully filled all vacancies for international teachers despite there being a shortage of candidates worldwide for positions available in international schools. Many schools left the international school recruiting conferences last February without filling all their positions. Reducing teacher turnover is important for continuity and for establishing a better understanding of our school and community. Internationally hired teachers are staying at Nido an average of 5 years. Sixteen internationally recruited faculty will join Nido in July 2013. Of these, fourteen were first choice candidates. Nido continues to seek the highest quality local and international teachers to serve our students. As part of the school’s Technology Plan, the following enhancements have been achieved during the past year: Infrastructure: * New network core switch to manage more connections inside the school. * 11 new switches installed to complete transition into a gigabit school. * Twenty three 802.11n access points to speed up wireless speed within classrooms. * HS building rewired to enhance computer data transmissions. * Administration servers upgraded to improve business office efficiency. * Accounting system update completed. Services: Gazette | August, 2013 target 9 Nido will provide a safe, attractive and comfortable school environment, including up to date technology and facilities in order to promote students’ learning, to support and develop their unique talents and interests, and to enable Nido to serve as a center for after-school and week-end activities for Nido students. Construction of the theatre is complete and the application for final reception and use was received. We also had the final approval for five other buildings. Architect plans for expansion of the MS/HS cafeteria and sports complex have been prepared. 8 target 8 * 129 new computers to renew older Apple desktops * 12 new Smartboards and new short projectors in all K2 and 1st grade classrooms. * 5 New multi-touch wide Smartboards and new wide short throw projectors in HS Math classrooms. * 7 new short throw projectors for classrooms in MS Science and HS Computer Lab. * 4 sets of 24 response device clickers to enhance student interaction in MS & HS classrooms. * Centralized printers service with scanning and copying system integrated. * Destiny service for Library updated to deliver e-books for students. * Starting this year registration online admissions (ROL) system is in production. 2. Currently, 62% of Nido faculty hold a Master’s degree. 9 Gazette | August, 2013 new faculty 2013 Gazette | August, 2013 10 Early Childhood Center ALLISON RYAN, Kindergarten K2 Overseas teachers. She is from Richmond, Virginia. Coming from Bangkok, Thailand. EMILY DAWES, K1 Instructional Assistant Coming from Santiago, Chile. Coming from Santiago, Chile Coming from Santiago, Chile Coming from Santiago, Chile Elementary School GREGREY JAMES, Elementary Assistant Principal JENNIFER LINDAUER-THOMPSON, Literacy Coach/Specialist He is from Portland, Oregon. Coming from Eugene, Oregon. DENISE HOLLEY, Elementary Music She is from Jackson, Tennessee. Coming from Tennessee. ALLISON HUNT, Grade 2 She is from Ontario, Canada. Coming from Cartagena, Colombia. ELIZABETH JAMES, Grade 2 She is from Portland, Oregon. Coming from Eugene, Oregon. She is from Pennington, New Jersey. Coming from New Jersey. NASHA DUBOIS, Grade 2 Instructional Assistant Coming from Santiago, Chile Gazette | August, 2013 LEIGH ANN GORDON, Elementary English as a Second Language-ESL She is from Rochester, New York. Coming from Mumbai, India. 11 12 Gazette | August, 2013 13 Gazette | August, 2013 Nido Governance: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In accordance with the school’s Foundation document, the Board of Directors shall be composed of from 9 to 13 members. Of the 9 minimum members, four must be U.S. citizens, four must be Chilean citizens and one is an appointee by the U.S. Ambassador. The governing Board is “self-perpetuating” meaning members are elected by the current members of the Board. Other characteristics of the Nido governance structure include: * Gazette | August, 2013 Francisco Sánchez: Board President Partner, Asesorías Jurídicas y Corporativas Ltda. John Stevens: Board Vice President Latin America Business Development, Power Engineers, Inc. Charles Bunce: Board Treasurer Quality & Risk Management Partner in Chile for Ernst & Young. * When electing Members of the Board, consideration is given to what divisions their children are in so that the elementary, middle and high school levels are as best represented among the Board members as possible. Andrea Tokman: Board Secretary Executive Director Res Publica Project. * Board Members are elected to three-year terms by the existing members of the board. For continuity purposes, Board members may offer their candidacy for reelection. Mary Sue Fields: US Ambassador’s Rep. to the Board Cultural Attachée, U.S. Embassy Santiago. * The Board’s Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying, interviewing and presenting potential candidates for election by the full Board when there are vacancies. Alejandro Bertuol: Board Member Managing Director, FitchRatings Chile. * The Board meets monthly except during school vacation times and all Board Members are assigned to one or more committees that also meet monthly or as necessary. Board Committees include, Finance, Capital Projects, Policy and Nominating. Board members must have travel and/or work schedule that permit them to attend and actively participate in regular Board and Committee meetings. Michael Ginsburg: Board Member Administrative and Financial Officer, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Santiago. * 14 Board of Directors are elected by existing members of the board on the basis of the above criteria, the specific skills and experience required to best serve the school, and by professional backgrounds that complement those on the Board with other areas of expertise. The objective is to have a balanced governing board with expertise in areas such as finance, facilities and construction, human resources, management, leadership and policy making. Nido de Aguilas Board of Directors 2013-2014 * Board Members serve as volunteers without pay or compensation and are NOT entitled to any special benefits or privileges. They are subject to the same tuition and fees as all other Nido parents. Board Members are representatives of the entire Nido school community, NOT representatives for any special interest or group. Parents interested in serving as a member of the Board of Directors may submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the chairperson of the Board’s Nominating Committee, in care of the Board/Headmaster’s Secretary. Mila Howard: Board Member Development Manager El Bosque S.A. Jim Spanier: Board Member Project Control & Risk Manager, BHP Billiton. Paola Camhi: Board Member Lawyer, Assistant Manager Legal Affairs, Compañía Cervecerías Unidas S.A. (CCU) New STUCO executives Gazette | August, 2013 2013-2014 15 Nido Parents Art Project 2013 COLLABORATIVE ART LEARNING The first mom invited was Ingrid B. Tumblin, who has been a Nido mom for two years, mother of 4th grade student Liam. She is a freelance photographer and artist, and an active collaborator to the PTA. Her talent and creativity stands out. During the second semester of school year 2012-2013, she taught the little ones the basic of the needle embroidery technique, which she has developed and been working on for several years. It is a very laborious and slow technique, that requires great detail, precision and patience. “When I was a child I was blessed to be surrounded by very talented people. One of them was an Italian nun named Josefina who taught me cross-stitch. The love for art, literature, and composers was inherited from my mother. Although I could have used my own designs in my art, I chose classic artworks due to the striking colors and brilliant composition they have”, points out Ingrid. Some of her artwork in this incredible technique, that requires millions of stitches, includes paintings rom renowned painters of art history: » The Annunciation, from Orazio Gentileshi (around year 1600) » The Girl with the Turban, Veemeer » Fleming June, British Painter (late 18th century) » Her beloved dog Rena, who died in February 8th, 2013. “Every year I have a Nido Parent as a guest conducting an art project with one of my grade level classes, in order to involve parents in this learning process”, says Leo Sierra. Gazette | August, 2013 “To have had the opportunity to teach the 2nd grade children how I do my work was amazingly rewarding for me. I think that they also had tremendous fun in learning something so easy but yet so difficult at the same time, and to be able to recreate with their hands an image that they had in their minds. They were so proud of themselves, and the parents appreciated that as well”, adds Ingrid. 16 Nido Theater, Academy of Arts Center: As many of you know and as we announced at the end of last school year, we are so very pleased to start school year 2013-2014 with our Nido Theater and Fine Arts Academy ready to receive all the creativity and art projects that students and faculty have been eager to explore and develop. All middle and high school music, art, drama, and dance classes will now be held in the new building and we are thrilled to have a beautiful theater for our concerts, plays, and fine arts performances this school year. The School Administration and the Nido Board of Directors express their sincere appreciation to the Nido community for your patience, understanding, and support during the prolonged delays regarding the final reception for the new Theater. A special inauguration and official opening event will be held in November and in March 2014, Nido will be hosting the SAAC Performing Arts Festival. So stay tuned, as the Nido Theater and Fine Arts Center will give us all lots of surprises. With the latest technical and architectural features, the theater has high quality acoustics and lighting systems, and stage equipment required for professional performances. This beautiful facility had been designed by prestigious Chilean architect Teodoro Fernández, nationally known for his architectural work on several significant projects in Santiago, such as Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho (Santiago), Parque Inés de Suárez (Providencia) and Parque Bicentenario (Vitacura), among others. The theater will provide an excellent venue for the celebration of important functions such as graduation, school performances and ceremonies, as well as community events. Gazette | August, 2013 LONG LIVE THE ARTS AT NIDO Dear Nido Community, 17 18 Gazette | August, 2013 Environmental Fair 2013 Learn how to take better care of our environment and build a solar ener gy toy. Discover how a hybrid car works and why happy chickens give bett er tasting and healthier eggs. * Workshops available: Bicycle main tenance/ Make biodegradable dete rgent and toothpaste/ Natural tie-dye/ YikeBike riding/ Star t your own compost / Solar oven s/ Medicinal plants/ Grass dolls/ Juicebike. * Old or abandoned bicycles and part s to donate to recicleta.cl A white t-shirt to tie-dye it green! * * * * * Empty bottle to make bio-detergen t or toothpaste. Recyclable materials for Punto Limp io Lo Barnechea. Water bottle or cup to enjoy orga nic juice or coffee - minus the disp osable cup! Some cash to buy: organic produce, biodegradable cleaning products , or to offset your Co2 footprint. Gazette | August, 2013 * * 19 LEAVING NIDO Nicolás Nuñez Stanford University ‘17 A true Nido product having spent 15 years at the Eagle’s Nest, Nicolás completed the Chilean National Diploma and the Nido/ US high school diploma. Although he did not pursue the IB Diploma, Nicolás did take Higher Level Math, Physics and English. While he has yet to decide on his choice of majors at Stanford, his interests are in engineering, maths and economics. Looking ahead, what are you most excited about for your first year of university studies? “It is Stanford! To be able to join the Stanford community is a dream come true, like-minded individuals with the same passion in subject areas. What a great way to make new friends that share similar interests” Gazette | August, 2013 How did you create your college list and decide upon Stanford? 20 “I originally had 15 US-college listings, in the end I only applied to two. It was a strategic decision on my and my family’s part. I was equally open to pursue admission here in Chile and would have been happy to do so. As such, I decided to only apply to the highest ranked US colleges and if accepted then I would go overseas. Otherwise, I would have stayed and studied here. So when Stanford said yes, so did I!” What advice would you give underclassmen? “Time management. Looking back this is the fundamental key to success. Sure you have to go above and beyond, work hard, take advantage of opportunities, but being able to do well really comes down to your ability to structure and manage your daily life. I found that is was much easier when you have a goal, passion. That way when things are tough you know what it is that you are working so hard for. The second yet equally important thing is extra curricular activities. I felt these were vital in the success of my application as well as to help me to identify my passions.” Favorite memories “I would have to say the quality of teachers. I am continually impressed at how they make themselves available, are open to questions or further discussion. Then there are the friends, friendships that will be life-long.” Final thoughts from Nicolás “The more passion one puts into doing something, the larger are the odds of succeeding. It is the curiosity and the interest that you have for something that determines how far you get. I would like to mention my teachers, which were enthusiastic enough to help me find my passion, my friends, which are more than half my life, and my family for supporting my every decision.” TO FLY HIGH Valeria Ibarcena Princeton University ‘17 Valeria attended Nido de Aguilas for 5 years, completing the full IB Diploma and the Nido/US high school diploma. Her academic interests developed while taking International Relations and participating in the Model United Nations club here at Nido. Valeria will study international public affairs at Princeton. Woodrow Wilson school reputation within the field and concentration on undergraduate students were the main feature.” Favorite memories What advice would you give underclassmen? Final thoughts from Valeria “Be sure to know the school counselors, introduce yourself, help them help you. Use your extra curricular as sports wisely, view them as a constructive way to take time off from school. They are irreplaceable stress-relievers. And take Internal Assessments VERY seriously even if IB results seem ages away they have a huge impact on your final grade. Dedicate the appropriate amount of time and effort towards them. Start your college applications early, including standardized tests, the college essays and the research as it takes a lot of work to discover what is a right fit. Participate in a summer program, I thought I was going in for psychology but a summer program at Boston University introduced me to politics and then I enrolled in International Relations at Nido. It was not one thing that was done, but a whole series of smaller things that led to the result. ” Spirit Week and just the day-to-day of being a Nido student. I need to thank my counselors most of all for the invaluable advice, support, calming me down when I was on the verge of panicking and always being in my corner. Also to all the high school teachers, for much of the same reason and for being understanding and caring all of the time. Lean on your classmates, my grade was a wonderful support system for comfort, encouragement, advice and welcomed diversion. My family, especially my parents, for putting up with how crazy someone can get in the application process yet were always there – thank you! Looking ahead, what are you most excited about for your first year of university studies? How did you create your college list and decide upon Princeton? “Creating the list was a long and complicated process, but from advice and encouragement of Mr. Maki and Dr. Harris, I created a list. Had it not been for Mr. Maki’s prompting I would not have applied to Princeton, it is Princeton and I simply thought what are the chances. Choosing Princeton was easy, the Contribution of HS College Counselor, Michael Maki. Gazette | August, 2013 “I would have to say the intense classes in my area of concentration. Princeton is known to have small class sizes and being in the room with others with the same interest is most appealing. Secondly, the independence of college.” 21 COMITE PARITARIO Nido Health and Safety Committee: Promoting a culture of safety This year we will focus on enhancing safety conditions, training staff, improving health and safety procedures, avoiding operational risks, providing greater welfare for workers. The Nido Health & Safety Committee meets once a month and is composed of members of all school employee groups. Among its main objectives and functions are to: 1. Advise and instruct workers as to the proper use of protection devices. 2. To make sure that both the school and workers, follow prevention measures for health and safety. 3. Investigate the causes of accidents and occupational hazards that occur on Campus and on the way between school and the workers’ homes. 4. Adopt health and safety measures for use in the prevention of occupational risks. * CONTROL OF HAZARDS, RISK ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES. * PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES. » » » 5. Conduct systematic and ongoing actions to reduce Occupational Accidents and Hazards. 6. Promote personal training: through courses, workshops, and technical talks. Train and motivate employees in compliance with safety regulations and industrial hygiene. Research, analyze and report on accidents occurring in school, making the necessary recommendations to prevent and control risk of accidents. Conduct safety observations to detect unsafe actions and schedule activities to enable the worker to avoid accidents. » President: Claudio Alvarez, Buildings & Grounds Director. » Secretary: Ingrid Arnold, Purchasing. » Adviser from Asociación Chilena de Seguridad ACHS (Chilean Safety Association): * Gazette | August, 2013 * 22 * * * * * * * » Carolina Muñoz. » Members: * » Course of use of fire extinguishers, National Firemen Academy. Patricia Robinson, Personnel Director Anne Croocker, Instructional Technology Integration Director Claudia de Petris, School Nurse Fernanda Cornejo, Janitor Mónica Muñoz, General Services & Transportation Ximena González, ECC Spanish Teacher Gonzalo Aguilera, ES P.E. Teacher Verónica Lübbert, HS Spanish Teacher Miriam Auad, Security Guard Camila Arrigorriaga, Communications Officer » » Safety at Heights Course, at Vertisub. Complete health screening for all school service staff. Training in fire prevention and control: use and handling of fire extinguishers. For all school guards. It was done at the National Firemen Academy. Working Safety at Heights, for service staff; specifically maintenance workers. Done at the ACHS Specialized Training Camp. Use of personal protective equipment. For service staff. Gazette | August, 2013 arts in action 2013 23 Gazette August, 2013 TEACHERS V/S STUDENTS BASKETBALL GAMES In May, a group of 8th grade parents with the help of MS P.E. teacher Zach Beaty, organized two fun days of MS and HS recreational student vs teacher basketball games, as a fundraiser and entertaining lunchtime activity. Each day had gender-separate games at each division’s respective lunchtime, females on Thursday and males on Friday. For the fundraising angle of the event, students donated money towards the particular teacher(s) they wanted to see play. A quality community event that showed the students that teachers know how to enjoy themselves in friendly competition. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY NJHS Held on June 1st, it celebrated the initiation of the following middle school students: Vladimir Amiouny, Luz Darouiche, Fernanda Cornejo, Allison Graham-O’Malley, Inés Guzmán, Lillian Hernández, Kaylee King, Emily Larsen, Sara Montoya, Alejandra Pacheco, Cristalina Parra, Finley Price, Madison Raumaker, Giovanna Rojas, Maite Rojas, Hina Tateyama, Rafael Toro and Tamara Valderrama. Elementary students from the “Reading Buddies”, an activity guided by ES Counselor Nancy Seibel, exhibited their improved reading skills, thanks to the support they received from NJHS students. MS MUSICAL: VIGNETTES FROM GREAT PRODUCTIONS For the Middle School Musical, held on May 28th and 29th, MS Music Teacher Mr. Mark Anding put together scenes/songs from 5 different musicals to showcase the talent of his singers and band students. Among them were “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid, “Maria” from Sound of Music. THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NIDO DE AGUILAS Phone: (56-2) 2339-8100 Fax: (56-2) 2339-8105 Email: [email protected] Casilla 162, Correo La Dehesa, Lo Barnechea Santiago, Chile www.nido.cl IMAGES: BANCO DE FOTOS NIDO DE AGUILAS / @SHUTTERSTOCK 2013 100% PEFC Certified This product is from sustainably managed forests, recycled and controlled sources. www.pefc.org This magazine was made with the environment in mind. Please do your share: take care of it, save it as a keepsake and recycle it properly when the time comes.