Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
September 5, 2025
A Look Ahead: MAP Testing & Coffee with the Counselors
Dear UISZ Community,
As we close this week, I am filled with anticipation for the next. The coming days offer a powerful snapshot of what makes UISZ so exceptional: a deep commitment to academic growth, a thriving culture, competitive athletic spirit, and a truly connected community.
At its heart, our mission is to nurture each student’s potential. The upcoming MAP Testing for our Secondary students is a valuable tool in this journey, providing essential data that helps our dedicated teachers personalize learning and support every child’s academic path.
We also warmly invite you to Coffee with the Counselors on Tuesday, September 17. This is a perfect opportunity to meet our wonderful counseling team, learn about their role in supporting student well-being, and hear about their plans for the year ahead. Please register for this fun morning.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education.
Yours in Education,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Zengcheng
2025年9月5日
预告 | MAP测试 & 辅导员咖啡晨会
亲爱的UISZ社区：
随着这一周步入尾声，我们已开始期待下一周的精彩。未来几天，我们将集中展现让UISZ如此特别的精髓所在：对学习成长的不懈追求、生气蓬勃的校园文化、体育竞技精神，还有就是真切的社群凝聚力。
在这精髓的核心，我们的使命始终是激发每个学生的潜能。中学部即将开展的MAP测试正是这一使命的重要实践——通过精准的数据分析，助力老师们为同学们量身定制学习方案，为每位孩子的学术之路提供坚实支撑。
诚邀您参加9月17日（周二）举办的 “辅导员咖啡晨会”。这将是与我们卓越的辅导团队面对面交流的绝佳机会，了解他们如何守护同学们的身心健康，并聆听新学年的支持计划。欢迎扫码报名，共度这个充满启发的早晨。
感谢您始终与学校携手，一起为孩子们筑起成长之路。
此致
敬礼
Daniel Mullen博士
校长
誉德莱增城学校
Coffee with the Counselor – September 17, 2025
辅导员咖啡晨会 | 2025年9月17日
Karen Elaine Castro Rouanet
Head of Primary/ PYP Coordinator
I hope this message finds you well! What a joyful and busy week we’ve had, full of learning, growth, and meaningful moments. I’m so proud of our students and grateful for your continued partnership. Here’s what’s been happening and what’s ahead:
This Week’s Updates
· MAP Growth Assessment: Our K3 – Grade 5 students completed their fall MAP Growth assessments this week. These adaptive tests help us understand each child’s academic progress in reading, language usage, and math. This first assessment helps us understand each child’s current level within their grade, so we can celebrate where they are and thoughtfully design personalized learning goals to support their growth in reading and math. Thank you for ensuring your children arrived rested and ready. Your support makes all the difference!
· Reading Program: Our literacy instruction is thriving with the Readers Workshop model as part of our Balanced Literacyapproach. Students are diving into engaging texts, building stamina, and practicing key reading strategies like predicting, visualizing, and making connections. Teachers -are guiding small-group and one-on-one conferences to support each child’s journey as a confident, thoughtful reader. It’s wonderful to see so many students not only improving their skills but also falling in love with stories!
-Digital Books: Great news! Our online digital library is now live. Students can access high-interest, leveled books from home or school using Epic! and RazKids. Login details were shared via ManageBac.
-Student’s Library Book Checkout: Starting this week, students have begun visiting the library to choose their perfect books, what a joy it is to see their excitement and independence as they explore our collection!
Each week, students can check out:
· 2 books in English
· 2 books in Chinese
· 2 books in Korean (optional)
To keep the joy of reading going, we kindly ask that students bring their books back when they return to the library so they can check out new ones. This helps everyone have fresh stories to enjoy and builds responsibility and reading habits. Please encourage your child to keep their library books safe and ready for return. Happy reading!
-Open Library for Parents: We’re so happy to open our library doors to you! Parents are warmly welcome to visit the library and check out books for your children. Whether you’re looking for bedtime stories, nonfiction reads, or bilingual books to support home reading, we have something for every young reader. You can borrow up to 10 books per child, and all books will be checked out under your child’s name for easy tracking. This is a wonderful way to build a reading routine at home and explore stories together. The library will be open for you every day during Period 6. We invite you to stop by, explore the collection, and check out books to bring the joy of reading home!
Week Ahead
Dates to remember:
· Progress Report Cards: On September 25th, your child’s first report card of the year will be shared digitally via ManageBac. These reflect not only academic progress but also attitudes to learning, and personal growth. Please take time to celebrate their journey with them.
· Celebrations of Learning: On September 26th, we will have our September Student Awards and Unit 1 Celebration of Learning. This special day is not only a time to celebrate our students’ achievements and award their efforts, but also a joyful opportunity for them to showcase what they’ve learned throughout the unit.
· EAL Coffee Morning: On September 26th, join us for a warm gathering focused on our EAL (English as an Additional Language) program! This month, we’ll share insights into how our EAL program supports students across the grades, highlight recent improvements, and offer practical ways you can support your child’s language development at home.
· ECAs: On Wednesday, families received the ECA Interest Survey. Thank you for your prompt responses so far! This survey helps us understand your child’s interests and allows us to organize the most engaging and well-balanced program for this term. We kindly ask that all families complete the survey by Monday so we can finalize our planning.
Next week, you will receive instructions to create or access your SchoolsBuddy account, which will be our main platform for ECA communication, schedules, and enrollment. Shortly after, we will send the ECA registration link via ManageBac, where you will officially sign up your child for their selected activity. We’re excited to offer a vibrant range of ECAs that support curiosity, creativity, and connection beyond the classroom!
希望您一切安好！这周真是既充实又快乐，充满了学习、成长和有意义的时刻。我为我们的学生感到无比自豪，也感谢您持续的支持与合作。以下是近期动态及未来安排：
本周回顾
- MAP成长评估：我校幼儿园大班至五年级学生本周完成了秋季MAP成长评估。这些自适应测试有助于我们了解每位学生在阅读、语言运用及数学方面的学业进展。首次评估能帮助我们掌握学生在年级内的当前水平，从而肯定他们的现有成就，并精心设计个性化学习目标，支持他们在阅读和数学领域的成长。感谢各位家长确保孩子以饱满的精神状态参与评估。您的支持对孩子成长至关重要！
- 阅读项目：在均衡读写教学法框架下，我们采用阅读工作坊模式开展读写教学，成效显著。学生们正沉浸于精彩文本中，持续提升阅读耐力，并实践预测、可视化及建立联系等核心阅读策略。教师通过小组指导与个别辅导，助力每位孩子成长为自信而善思的读者。令人欣喜的是，众多学生不仅提升了阅读能力，更深深爱上了故事世界！
-电子书：好消息！我们的在线数字图书馆现已上线。学生们可通过Epic!和RazKids平台，在家或学校随时获取高趣味性分级读物。登录信息已通过ManageBac系统发送。
-学生图书馆借书活动：本周起，同学们陆续来到图书馆挑选心仪的书籍。看着他们探索馆藏时充满期待又独立自主的身影，真是令人欣喜！
每周每位学生可借阅：
- 2本英文书籍
- 2本中文书籍
- 2本韩文书籍（可选）
为延续阅读的乐趣，我们希望学生归还书籍后再借阅新书。这样既能让大家持续享受新鲜故事，又能培养责任感和阅读习惯。请鼓励孩子妥善保管图书馆书籍，确保归还时完好无损。祝孩子们阅读愉快！
-为家长开放图书馆：我们非常高兴向您敞开图书馆大门！热忱欢迎家长前来参观图书馆，为孩子借阅书籍。无论是寻找睡前故事、非虚构读物，还是支持家庭阅读的双语书籍，我们都能满足每位小读者的需求。每位儿童最多可借阅10册图书，所有书籍均以孩子姓名登记借阅以便追踪。这是培养家庭阅读习惯、共同探索故事世界的绝佳方式。图书馆每日第六节课期间开放，诚邀您前来浏览馆藏、借阅书籍，将阅读的快乐带回家！
下周预告
重要日期：
· 学业进展报告：9月25日，您孩子的本学年首份报告将通过ManageBac平台以电子形式发布。报告不仅反映学业进展，更涵盖学习态度及个人成长情况。请务必抽出时间与孩子共同庆祝他们的成长历程。
· 学习庆典：9月26日，我们将举行九月学生表彰仪式暨第一单元学习成果展示活动。这个特别的日子不仅是表彰学生成就、嘉奖其努力的时刻，更是他们欢欣展示本单元所学知识的良机。
· 英语作为附加语言（EAL）咖啡晨会：9月26日，诚邀您参加这场聚焦EAL项目的温馨聚会！本月我们将分享EAL项目如何支持各年级学生，重点介绍近期改进措施，并提供实用的家庭语言培养方法，助力您在家中支持孩子的语言发展。
· ECA课外活动：周三，各位家长已收到课外活动兴趣调查问卷。感谢大家迄今为止的及时反馈！该问卷有助于我们了解孩子的兴趣方向，从而为本学期策划最具吸引力且均衡的活动方案。希望所有家庭于周一前完成问卷，以便我们最终确定活动安排。
下周您将收到创建或登录SchoolsBuddy账户的指引，该平台将成为课外活动沟通、日程安排及报名的主要渠道。随后我们将通过ManageBac发送课外活动注册链接，届时您可正式为孩子报名所选活动。我们欣喜推出丰富多彩的课外活动，助力孩子们在课堂之外激发好奇心、培养创造力、建立人际联结！
Warmly,
Ms. Karen
Austin Zhang
Head of Secondary School（HK DSE）
Dear DSE Families,
We hope this message finds you well. It has been another busy and productive week at school. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to and a preview of what’s coming next week.
Highlights of the Past Week
1. Week Without Walls Orientation
We successfully kicked off our orientation for the upcoming Week Without Walls! This program is a cornerstone of our approach to holistic education, and we are excited for the experiences it will offer our students. The key benefits we focus on are:
* Experiential Learning: Moving beyond the traditional classroom to provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
* Curriculum Linked: All activities are carefully designed to connect with and enhance our academic curriculum.
* Personal Growth: Students develop resilience, teamwork, and independence in a supportive environment.
2. ManageBac Training for Teachers and Students
To ensure a smooth and effective academic year, both teachers and students completed a second round of training for our learning management platform, ManageBac. This is a crucial step in helping everyone navigate the system for tracking assignments, deadlines, and curriculum updates.
3. Helping Students Stay Energized for Learning
We have noticed that a number of students have been unusually drowsy or have fallen asleep during daytime classes. We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing electronic devices usage and healthy sleep routines at home to ensure our students are well-rested and ready to learn each day.
The Week Ahead
1. First Volleyball & Soccer Games of the Season
The ACAMIS athletic season is upon us! We are excited to announce that our teams will be playing their first official volleyball and soccer matches next week. Let’s cheer on our athletes!
2. Full Implementation of ManageBac & Parent Training
Next week, we will fully implement the use of ManageBac for all student assignments and coursework. To help you stay informed about your child’s progress, we will be organizing a dedicated parent training session on how to use ManageBac effectively. This will allow you to see detailed information about assignments, grades, and school announcements. Please look out for a separate email with the date and time for this important session.
3. Strengthening Device Management
In collaboration with Mr. Mostafa, we will be reinforcing our school policies on the appropriate use of electronic devices during school hours. Our goal is to minimize distractions and ensure that technology is used purposefully to enhance learning.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Together, we can ensure a successful and enriching year for your children.
Best regards,
Austin Zhang
Head of Secondary School
尊敬的DSE家长们：
您好！希望您一切安好。学校度过了充实而高效的一周，现将本周重点事项及下周安排汇报如下：
【本周回顾】
- “无墙周”活动启航
我们成功启动了”无墙周”行前指导活动。这一项目是全人教育理念的重要实践，学生将通过此次活动获得：
- 体验式学习：突破传统课堂局限，在真实场景中实践学习
- 课程联动：所有活动均与学术课程形成有机衔接与延伸
- 个人成长：在支持性环境中培养韧性、协作精神和独立能力
- ManageBac平台培训
为确保学年工作顺利推进，全体师生完成了ManageBac学习管理平台的第二轮培训。该平台对追踪课业任务、截止日期及课程更新至关重要。
- 关注学生精神状态
我们注意到部分学生近日上课时出现嗜睡现象。恳请家长配合督促孩子合理使用电子设备并保持规律作息，确保学生每日能以饱满精神投入学习。
【下周展望】
- 赛季首场球类比赛
ACAMIS体育赛季即将开启！我校排球队和足球队将于下周迎来首场正式比赛，让我们共同为健儿们加油助威！
- ManageBac全面启用及家长培训
下周起所有课业任务将全面通过ManageBac平台发布。为方便家长及时了解子女学习进展，我们将举办专场培训指导平台使用方法（具体时间另邮通知），您可通过该平台查看作业详情、成绩单及学校通知。
- 加强设备管理
我校将与宿舍总监Mr. Mostafa老师协同强化电子设备使用规范，确保教学和傍晚时段设备使用的合理化，最大限度减少干扰，让科技真正为学习赋能。
感谢您一直以来的支持与配合。让我们携手共筑孩子们充实而成功的学年！
此致
敬礼！
张博
中学部校长
Lauren Mackay
MYP Coordinator
Dear MYP and DP Parents,
MUN:
Over the weekend, 12 MYP and DP students attended a 3-day MUN conference held at the UISG campus.
Catherine Yang (Y7) was awarded Best Delegate for the G20 Committee. Congratulations, Catherine!
PACKMUN featured a keynote address from Dr Gladys Mutinda. It was a great chance for our students to reunite with their former MUN Director.
Leo Park has prepared a more detailed overview of our trip to share with you.
PACKMUN – Leo Park
Over the weekend, a delegation from our school participated in the PACKMUN conference hosted by Utahloy International School Guangzhou (UISG). Representing different nations in both the General Assembly (GA) and G20 committees, our students engaged in debate, policy drafting, and collaboration with delegates from across the region.
Students including Leo Park, Emily Hong, and Jasmine Kim served as chairs, skillfully guiding the debates, while Annabelle, Merida, Catherine, Fina, Lora, Lux, Bella, Torry, and Bosco participated as delegates and actively contributed to discussions. Together, they worked hard to address pressing global issues such as tariff abuse, the proliferation of private military companies, and human trafficking.
Throughout the conference, our students showcased outstanding diplomacy, teamwork, and critical thinking. We are especially proud of Catherine, who was awarded Best Delegate in the G20 Committee for her exceptional contributions to debate and resolution-building.
Congratulations to all who participated!
Week Without Walls:
On Wednesday, we had information sessions for our upcoming Week Without Walls trips. The Year 6 and 7 students will have their session next week.
Here are the themes and locations of this year’s camps:
DP1: ‘Beijing Adventure’ in Beijing
Y10: ‘Week of Water’ in Wu Kau Tang, Hong Kong
Y9: ‘Duke of Edinburgh International Award’ in Pak Lap, Hong Kong
Y8: ‘The Journey’ in Pak Lap, Hong Kong
Y7: ‘The Quest’ in Huanghua, Yingde
Y6: ‘Heritage Explorers’ in Huanghua, Yingde.
Looking ahead:
Next week, MYP students will be having MAP testing for Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage. These tests provide teachers with valuable data to support your child’s learning.
Thank you to all MYP and DP students for a great week.
Kind regards,
Ms Lauren Mackay
MYP Coordinator
亲爱的MYP及DP家长：
模拟联合国大会
上周末，我们来自MYP和DP的12名同学参加了在誉德莱广州学校（UISG）举行的为期三天的模拟联合国大会（MUN）。
热烈祝贺七年级Catherine Yang同学荣获G20委员会”最佳代表奖”！
本次会议特邀 Gladys Mutinda 博士发表主题演讲，同学们也欣喜地与曾任我校模联指导老师的她重逢交流。
更多会议精彩细节，将由Leo Park同学为您带来专题报道。
誉德莱广州学校模拟联合国大会
-Leo Park
上周末，我校模联代表团受邀参加由誉德莱广州学校（UISG）主办的PACKMUN模拟联合国大会。同学们在联合国大会（GA）与G20委员会中代表不同国家，参与到辩论和政策制定中，并与来自粤港澳地区的代表们进行了紧密协作。
Leo Park、Emily Hong与Jasmine Kim三位同学担任了大会主席团成员，以娴熟的议事规则掌控辩论进程；Annabelle、Merida、Catherine、Fina、Lora、Lux、Bella、Torry和Bosco作为各国代表，积极投身到了关税滥用、私营军事公司扩张、人口贩卖等全球迫切问题的深度讨论。
会议期间，我校学子展现出卓越的外交风范、团队协作精神与批判性思维能力。我们特别为Catherine同学感到自豪，她卓越的辩论技巧与决议案构建能力获得组委会高度认可， 荣膺G20委员会”最佳代表奖”！
向所有参与者的智慧与付出致敬！
“无墙周”:
这周三，我们为即将开启的”无墙周”（Week Without Walls）活动举行了说明会，六至七年级专场将在下周进行。
今年各年级主题与目的地如下：
• DP1：”北京探险”——北京
• 10年级：”水上探索周”——香港乌蛟腾
• 9年级：”爱丁堡公爵奖”——香港白腊
• 8年级：”征程之旅”——香港白腊
• 7年级：”探索使命”——英德黄花镇
• 6年级：”遗产守护者”——英德黄花镇
展望下周：
MYP学生将参加数学、阅读与语言使用的MAP测试。这些评估数据将为教师提供重要参考，助力个性化教学支持。
感谢MYP和DP学子本周的精彩表现！
诚挚问候
Lauren Mackay
MYP课程协调员
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