Newsletter 4 2011.pdf - Rome International School

Issue #4: September 30, 2011
General Information
IN THIS ISSUE:
• General Information
Global & European
Citizenship
Clubs
Public Notices
• PTA News - What’s New
• Elementary News
Students Safety
New EAL Lessons
French Lessons
• Middle/High School News
Run for Food Race
University Presentation
Parent Meetings
New Blog for Art Students
Classroom News - Art
• Lunch Menu
NEW PROJECT: “Global and European Citizenship
To further increase the commitment to provide high-quality learning for RIS
students, a new project titled “Global and European Citizenship” is being
implemented for the current school year.
The main aim of the project is to promote civic participation, a stronger sense
of belonging and an understanding of the rights and duties that contribute to
the definition of citizenship. A further aim is to raise studentsʼ awareness
about the European Union, considered as a case study in citizenship, and
encourage students to explore, understand, evaluate and make informed
decisions about the working of the European Union and in particular
international organisations in general. The project will make our students
aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens, develop among them a
sense of belonging and involve them actively in the process of European
integration.
The development of responsible civic behaviour may be encouraged from a
very early age. Citizenship education, which includes learning about the
rights and duties of citizens, respect for democratic values and human rights,
and the importance of solidarity, tolerance and participation in a democratic
society, is seen as a means of preparing children and young people to
become responsible and active citizens.
As early childhood education can lay foundations for later educational
success, this project can also be a valuable asset for those students who will
opt for university studies related to or directly focused on international
relations. There are many activities that have been prepared and we sincerely
hope that this will be of a benefit for our students as well as their families!
The project was prepared and will be implemented by Mrs. Marieta Okenkova
(mother of Ninka from Gr. 3M and an expert in international relations) with the
coordination and support of the following RIS staff members: Maia Lawand
(PYP Coordinator), Chiara Tabet (IB DP Coordinator), Marina Brunet (CAS
Coordinator), and Mr Felipo (Middle School Leader).
We already have a number of grade 12 students participating in the project.
More news about this project to come soon!

Issue #4: September 30, 2011
General Information
MUSIC FOR FUN CLUB
A Music for Fun Club will run from Tuesday 4 October
for children ages 2-5.
BALLET CLUB
A second Ballet Club will be starting from
Thursday 6 October.

Issue #3: September 23, 2011
General Information
THE PTA
The PTA is currently
working on the
organisation of the
International Fair
(Friday, October 21, 1.20
PM). If you would like to
lend a hand, please
contact Francesca
Braghetta
(fbraghetta@romeinternat
ionalschool.it) or Chiara
Tabet
(ctabet@romeinternationa
lschool.it).
The next PTA meeting
will be next Friday,
October 7, at 8.20 AM in
the Parents Garden (or B6
in the event of rain). On
this occasion, we have
invited Ms Marieta
Okenkova to give a short
presentation about the
Global and EU
Citizenship Project that
she is running with our
Elementary, Middle and
High School students. The
project will be represented
in the International Fair.
Everyone is very welcome,
we hope to see you on
Friday!
ASSOCIATION R.I.S.
The following week (beginning Monday 3 October) all courses will begin on the specified
days, on condition that there is a minimum number of six participants signed up for the
relevant course. Without this minimum number we regret that the course will be
cancelled.
Drop in to the accounts office to enrol your child.
Every course will be made up of 30 sessions and will follow the calendar planned for the
academic year 2011/2012.
BILINGUAL THEATRE CLUB
The Associazione Rome International
School would like to draw your
attention to the after-school Bilingual
Theatre Club. This club is aimed at
students from Grade 2 to Grade 6. It is
a great opportunity for students to
express themselves through theatre
and music using the English language.
These lessons are held every Tuesday
from 15.30 to 17.00 by Miss Cavalleri
and will run from now until June 2012.
CHINESE CLASS
It is now possible to enrol your children into Chinese class for Grades 2 and 3, as we
have organised a third class for students who would like to participate.
SCHOOL LUNCHES:
All students will now have their lunches at school. If you would like your child to partake in
school lunches, please remember to pay the first tranche to the Accounts department.
PAYMENTS
A polite reminder that the payment for the school fees 2011/2012 is now overdue.
In application of the law D.L. n.138/2011 dated 13 August, payments in cash can only be
accepted for amounts less than 2,500 euros. Bank drafts, non transferable checks, P.O.S.
or credit cards must be used for all single or multiple payments reaching or exceeding the
above sum.

Elementary School
CLASS
REPRESENTATIVES
Breakfast was held for our new class representatives this week, the next meeting will be on
Wednesday, November 9 at 08:45 on the 1st floor
SAFETY
FOR STUDENTS
Upper Elementary School students being shown how security cameras protect
our corridors.

Elementary School
ENGLISH
LESSONS
Early Years students receiving English as an additional language lessons with our
new EAL teacher Anna Truong.

FRENCH
LESSONS
Grade 2French are alway fun with Sarah Catozzi.
Elementary School

RUN FOR FOOD RACE
GET INVOLVED!
Run for Food Race “against Hunger Project”
6th Edition in Rome
When and where: Sunday, 16 October 2011 inside the Stadium (Terme di
Caracalla) open from 8:00 with a Food Fair and Cultural activities by the FAO Staff
Coop. Race starts at 10:00 from Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Roma.
5 kilometres non-competitive race.
Registration/Inscription Fees: 10 EURO
If you are interested to join our students and staff: please contact Ms Brunet
mbrunet@romeinternationalschool.it
As in previous years, this race will take place in the framework of the World Food
Day and this year the theme is “Food Prices-from crisis to stability”.
The objectives of World Food Day are to:
• To raise public awareness
• Focus attention on food security
• Disseminate information
Middle\High School
• Mobilise public opinion and funds in favour of the global fight against
hunger
There are now almost 1 billion malnourished people in the world, meaning
that almost one-sixth of all humanity is suffering from hunger.
For more information: http://www.fao.org/getinvolved/telefood/en/
UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION
FOR OUR GRADE 13 STUDENTS
We are happy to announce that on Monday, October 3, Ms Danette Anderson,
Director of Marketing and Associate Director of Admissions for International
Students at John Cabot University (Rome), will give a presentation about the
University to our Grade 13 students. The presentation will take place during form
time, at 9am, in the students' usual form room.
We are currently guiding our Grade 13 students through their university
applications; the application process should be concluded by the end of this term.
For more information please contact the DP Coordinator, the grade 13 Form Tutor
or the High School Leader.
Chiara Tabet, DP Coordinator

PARENTS MEETINGS
FOR GRADE 12 & 13 STUDENTS
The High School held its final two parent meetings for Grades 12 and 13. The
discussion focused on the Diploma Programme and the importance of class
preparation and meeting deadlines. Thank you to all the parents who attended
these meetings and we hope to see you again soon. If further questions arise,
please do not hesitate to contact Ms Tabet or Dr Orbison.
NEW BLOG
FOR ART STUDENTS
Middle\High School
The aim of this new blog is to help Grade 9 students with their study of the History
of Art for the Terza media exam and it will also be useful for those staying and going
on to do GSCE Art.
Please see below for more information or go to http://art-ris.livejournal.com

Middle\High School
Classroom News
POP ART
GRADE 9 STUDENTS
'Our present Grade 10 completed
some wonderful, humorous Pop Art
sculptures at the end of their Grade
9 year which are now on display.
Bella and Devi, Benedetta and Anna
take a quick look at it'.
SKETCHING TRIP
TO TEATRO MARCELLO
'The Grade 10 GCSE Art group
went on a sketching trip to Teatro
Marcello to produce their primary source visual information by sketching and taking
photos. The theme of their first project is 'Ruins' and Rome is the perfect city to find
some of the most beautiful examples. Students selected information
through drawing, some emphasising shape and pattern others texture and tone.
The information they have gathered on the trip will be developed in class where
they will have the opportunity to experiment with materials and techniques.'

Nursery, Kindergarten, Transition
Rome International School
Lunch Menu 03-07 Oct
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Pasta with tomatoes Pasta a la salsa rosa Pasta with olive oil Rice sauteed with
parmesan cheese
Gnocchetti with
tomatoes and fresh basil
Roast Turkey Fish fingers (Cod) Veal meatballs with
tomato
Potatoes with parsley Green beans Sweetcorn and baby
carrots
Mozzarella
Tomato salad
Omelette
Oven chips
Bread Bread Bread Bread Bread
Fruit Fruit yoghurt Banana Fruit Fruit
Elementary School
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Pasta with tomatoes Pasta a la salsa rosa Pasta with olive oil Rice sauteed with
parmesan cheese
Gnocchetti with
tomatoes and fresh basil
Roast Turkey Fish fingers (Cod) Veal meatballs with
tomato
Potatoes with parsley Green beans Sauteed Sweetcorn and
baby carrots potatoes
Mozzarella
Tomato salad
Cheese omelette
Oven chips
Bread Bread Bread Bread Bread
Fruit Fruit yoghurt Banana Fruit Fruit
High School
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Pasta with tomatoes and
chili peppers
Pasta a la gricia Pasta a la checca Gnocchi with butter and
sage
Pasta with Tomatoes
and basil
Kebab Beef hamburger Omelette Mozzarella
Mixed salad Tuna salad Courgettes cooked in oil
with garlic and parsley
Spinach
Crunchy roast potatoes
Bread Bread Bread Bread Bread
Fruit Fruit yoghurt Banana Fruit Fruit
We use only organic products in the preparation of our school meals.