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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Message from ICT Office
The ICT Office would like to replace damaged laptop covers. We put together a very short survey so they know how many to purchase . Please take a minute to complete the survey. Once purchased, new covers will be distributed to homerooms before Winter Break.
Once the covers are distributed we will go back to enforcing the policy that all students must use a cover on their school MacBooks so make sure you complete the survey. The survey closes Dec 8th but don't put it off. Do it now! What are you waiting for? Go, go, go!
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Semester One Finals Detailed Schedule
Semester One Finals Detailed Schedule
The detailed schedule, showing venues and clashes, is on Dragons Gate and Studywiz.
If you have a clash, you should be able to find your name listed, and a venue, in a later session.
Take a close look today. Can you find all your exams and venues?
If there is a problem, come to see Mrs. Huang in the HS Office today.
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Found item
Found waterbottle. Please check at MS office.
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Mrs. Long's Yoga class
Please meet in 3300, my classroom, today. There is an event going on in the dome today.
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Keeping the Campus Clean and Safe
A reminder to all students about the importance of keeping the campus clean and safe. Food and food remains left in and around the cafeteria and in other community spaces on campus may cause issues and attract pests. ISB has an active pest control program, but the most important group to help provide and maintain a clean and safe learning environment is YOU! Picking up after yourself in the cafeteria and around the campus will help to significantly reduce any issues in the future. Please be vigilant in your efforts to pick up after yourself and eliminate leaving any food behind in these areas.
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MS Art Contest (sponsored by HS Greenkeepers)
Hi everyone!
This is just a reminder that we are holding a very exciting art contest for the middle school. We posted a video earlier this week that you can watch for further information and criteria.
Here, we would like to clarify some things:
You can sign up anytime, but the artwork is due on December 9th.
Sign up if you want to participate (or are interested) on this epad: http://ift.tt/2gK1YCI
Email if you have any questions! lailai.liu@student.isb.bj.edu.cn
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ISB's HOUR OF CODE
Participate in the MS Hour of Code: Next Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the library, come join us for ISB's HOUR OF CODE!
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2016isbcode
Please bring your laptop and a set of headphones.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Cormack or Mrs. Lemley.
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Monochrome Day!
What? Are we back in the 60s? Everything’s monochrome!
Today’s theme is Monochrome Day! ISB MS will look like a rainbow full of color! Don’t forget to get your tickets for the function tomorrow. Today’s the last day that we’re selling them! Every ticket is just 20 RMB and it includes dinner and a movie!
Tomorrow is the best day of the week: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE! Celebrate your inner randomness and go crazy on your outfit.
Today’s sellers are:
6-7 Sofia Snow
7-4 Cecily Gleave
8-5 Austin Li
8-6 Andy Sun
MS STUCO Reps – remember to email your participation rates to our Secretary Kenny Do before 8:30am. Include your home room number and the number of people in your room who made the effort to in in the spirit!
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Finding Hope in Flint
The Opinion Pages | OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR
Finding Hope in the Flint Police Dept.
[This article was printed last week in the New York Times. It is one of the best examples of the kind of policing I have promoted through the years. It is, in reality, what I call real “Community-Oriented Policing.” Unless our nation’s police are willing to work and serve like Officer Willingham, American policing will never be able to rise to its full potential.]
By BRIAN WILLINGHAM
NOV. 21, 2016
“In recent years here in Flint, we have been asked to do more with less. Our wages and benefits have been cut by more than a quarter since 2011. Because of budget issues, many of us have been laid off and rehired multiple times (for me, it was three times in six years). We used to number roughly 300 police officers; now there are only around 100. Nationwide, there is an average of three police officers for every 1,000 citizens; in Flint, it’s half an officer for every 1,000 citizens.
“In one of America’s most dangerous cities, the people who secure the city are less secure than they’ve ever been. Yet we continue serving, as we did through the loss of General Motors, through the crack cocaine epidemic and, most recently, through the mass lead poisoning of Flint citizens.
“The crisis around Flint’s poisoned water points to a larger issue of structural racism and poverty in urban society. How can citizens in Flint trust the police to protect them when they can’t even trust their government to provide them with clean water? This is the kind of question that has placed police officers and African-Americans on a collision course. Police officers are seen as outsiders in urban America. White officers are seen as racist, while black officers like me are seen as traitors to our race.
“We’re policing a community in survival mode, where adults lack jobs and children lack opportunities, where drugs and guns are plentiful, where the abnormal has become normal. Police officers deal frequently with behaviors that, while suspicious, are not criminal — or at least not criminal in any meaningful way: panhandling, loitering, mentally ill people endangering themselves walking in traffic, people carrying televisions down the street. Sometimes it’s a guy riding a bike, pulling a lawn mower on one side and a dog on a leash on the other. Is the lawn mower stolen, or is this just another oddity produced by the stresses of our environment? At a time when relations between the community and the police are under great scrutiny, tensions in these everyday interactions are inevitable.
“Police officers do sometimes make bad decisions when dealing with citizens, but the bigger problem is the social structure that dictates the negative interaction in the first place. While cultural competency for police officers can always be improved, the real solution would be the elimination of the ghettos and poverty. Politically speaking, America desperately needs an urban agenda.
“Those police officers who make it are resilient men and women of all races who have been tested in just about every way possible. When those people come together and realize that they’re all in the same boat, what you have is a strong, experienced, formidable police force.
“When families are in crisis, it’s the police officer who becomes a counselor. When children go astray, the police officer becomes a surrogate parent. When the economy fails, police officers help feed families. When neighborhoods break down, police officers help facilitate understanding. When citizens can’t reach local politicians, it’s the police officer who must answer their questions.
“I’ll never forget the night I received a call to check out a home where neighbors suspected that small children had been left alone. The house sat on a dark corner where the streetlights didn’t work. As I walked up to the front of the house, I saw there was a light on inside and the door was partly opened. When I knocked, a small boy, about 7, answered. He asked me, ‘Did you come to bring us food?’
“When I entered the home I found his four brothers and sisters, between the ages of 5 and 12, in the kitchen, searching for food that wasn’t there. The boy asked me again, ‘Did you come to bring us food?’ I asked the child where his mother was, and he pointed me to the living room, where I found the young mother, crying on the couch. She had been evicted, and the family had to leave the house that night. But she had no car, no phone to call anyone to help her, and no way to feed her children.
“I made some calls for her on my cellphone until we could arrange a ride. While she waited for the ride, I went to a local restaurant and got meals for the family.
“These are things that Flint police officers of all races and genders do for citizens on a regular basis, though often the police administration and City Hall officials have no idea. Protecting and serving in an urban community is about much more than crime fighting98
“The police officer in Flint is arguably the most accessible leader available to the people. We are always judged by our response times. No other city leader has this level of accountability. The more hats we wear, the more society expects from us. People expect the police to positively resolve every situation they’re called into, and when they can’t, they’re quickly criticized.
“In the end, the burden placed on urban police is that they have the power to either tear a city apart or help hold it together. With all that Flint has been through, I believe it still stands today because of its Police Department.”
Brian Willingham is a pastor and an officer with the Flint Police Department.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Keeping the Campus Clean and Safe
A reminder to all students about the importance of keeping the campus clean and safe. Food and food remains left in and around the cafeteria and in other community spaces on campus may cause issues and attract pests. ISB has an active pest control program, but the most important group to help provide and maintain a clean and safe learning environment is YOU! Picking up after yourself in the cafeteria and around the campus will help to significantly reduce any issues in the future. Please be vigilant in your efforts to pick up after yourself and eliminate leaving any food behind in these areas.
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MS SPIRIT WEEK WEDNESDAY
Hey! You look just like me! You might even be my twin!
Today Is Twin Day! The one day where you can find your secret twin! Have fun going around and guessing who’s twinning with who!
And there’s even more: Today is the Banana Shuffle! It’s easy to participate! First, assemble together a team of 4 boys and 4 girls from the same grade. Next, write your team name, and your team list, on a piece of paper and hand it in to Mr. Fidler during lunch at the table next to Delimarché! You can come even if you’re not participating and cheer on your friends! Listen for Austin at Lunch as he calls for teams around 11:20am. Remember to have all your team members ready in the cafeteria. Well done Grade 6’ers, you already have some teams in. Where are the Grade 7 and 8 teams?
Tomorrow’s theme is Monochrome Day. Dress up all in one color and celebrate you color-coordination skills.
MS STUCO Reps – remember to email your participation rates to our Secretary Kenny Do before 8:30am. Include your home room number and the number of people in your room who made the effort to in in the spirit!
Today’s ticket sellers:
Chelsey Wang 7-6
Rebekah Black 7-7
Amelia Lee 7-4
Kenny Do 8-2
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SENIOR ELO SIGN UPS
Seniors, your ELO sign up is now ready! If you had already posted your preferences to Mr Mizzone and I through the Google form last week, we ask that you do it again as we have cleared all previous responses to avoid confusion.
Please have your ELO preference submitted via this form by the end of lunch on Thursday (Dec 1st).
Regards,
Mr Fidler
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Grade 8 Drama Class
Well done to 8.2 (B), 8.4 and 8.3 for completing their monologue and scene performances. A lot of students met the standard and a handful have extended it. The other grade eight classes will be next. Below is the performance schedule:
Nov. 30, Wednesday 8.1
December 1, Thursday 8.5
December 6, Tuesday 8.2 (A)
Memorize your lines, wear your costumes and bring your best performance.
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Drama Yoga Festival
Drama Yoga Festival is FULL. Currently, there is a wait list to the wait list. More information about that will be given in January. Thank you for everyone who has signed-up.
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ISTA Audition
The sign-up for the ISTA Audition will close on Thursday. Audition details are below:
Audition: Friday, December 2
Time: 3:40-5:40 PM
Venue: Black Box
Everything you need to know about the audition is written at the Audition form. ISB has 20 slots in the festival.
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ISB GETS INVADED
Click on the link to see grade six art students showing off their newest
street art project.
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Candy Gram Sale
The Habitat For Humanity Candy Gram sale will be next week. Save your money and we will see you next Tuesday!
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Ten reasons to use Belkasoft Evidence Center 2017
Evidence Center 2017 is an all-in-one digital forensic solution by Belkasoft – leading forensic software manufacturer. Why do you need this product in your investigator's toolset?
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Double Dragon Success in Great Wall Shoot-Out
ISB's varsity boys' and girls' basketball teams were crowned champions of the 2016 Tim Callahan Great Wall Shoot-Out after dominating their finals on November 26.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
Audi Engineer Speaks at MS Science Café
ISB's Middle School Science Café put aspiring engineers in the driver's seat on November 25 as Audi China Executive Vice President Saad Metz discussed innovation in developing autonomous cars.
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Urgent Request for O+ Blood Donors
Click here for the latest information about how you can help.
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3 Winter Window Treatments
When staged according to the season, window treatments can make a huge difference in how someone feels about a space. In this short post we’ll cover 3 window treatments that are well suited to the winter season.
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Layered Curtains or Insulated Curtains
Use heavy fabrics or layered curtains over the windows to keep out drafts. Or, purchase insulated curtains with built-in thermal backing. Source: ApartmentTherapy
Block Out Blinds
They’re reasonably straightforward to fit as long as you are absolutely pinpoint accurate with the measurement for the vertical runners, as they must fit the window frame exactly. I managed with only a few expletives. They’re perfect at night as they block out light as well as draughts, but need to be opened during the day to let the winter sun in, so they are not effective during the hours of precious winter daylight. Source: TeleGraph
Shutters
Plantation Shutters can be considered the best value winter window treatments for their aesthetic appeal as well as their ability to increase the selling price on your home (in addition to keeping you warm!)
Plantation Shutters, especially those constructed of wood, have insulating elements and when closed the solid, durable structure of the slats will keep the cold air out of your windows during the winter and will shade your home from the scorching sun during the summer.
For those looking for a cheap, fast solution for your windows, Plantation Shutters are probably not the best choice. However, if you are looking to spice up the room with some elegance and desire a long-term solution that will add value to your home- then this is the option for you! Source: Blog.ShadesShuttersBlinds
Contact:
Universal Blinds
601 – 1550 W. 10th Ave
Vancouver, V6J 1Z9
Canada
Phone: (604) 559-1988
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4 Tips to Prepare Your Bathroom for Winter Months
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Winter is on the horizon. If you haven’t prepared your bathrooms for cold weather, now is the time. Here are some tips to help you prepare your bathroom for the upcoming winter months, including: checking windows and pipes, adding some heating, setting the mood & winterizing your toilet.
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Below are 4 tips to prepare your bathroom for the winter months:
Check Windows and Pipes
Bathrooms can be draughty places, so it’s a good idea to check your windows for cracks and reseal any worn silicone. It might also be a good idea to check your pipes for cracks and leaks, as well as ensuring all your pipework is properly insulated. By ensuring there are no problems in your bathroom to begin with, you can avoid small problems getting bigger down the track, which can often happen in winter with frozen pipes causing expensive issues. Source: BathroomCity
Add Some Heating
Is there anything more unpleasant than having to make a trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night, only to discover that the entire room is freezing cold? You can avoid this unpleasant scenario – to a point, anyway – by adding a heating element to your bathroom during the winter months. If your bathroom doesn’t already have its own heat source, add a space heater or other portable heating device that can be switched on to heat up at least part of the room as quickly as possible. Source: AmericanBathInd
Set the mood
Speaking of simple swaps, trading out bathroom accessories to fit the season is a great way to change the look of the bath. Display cozy, plush robes to keep bathers warm when stepping out of the shower and make guests feel right at home. Consider installing robe hooks close to the shower door for easy access. For added flair, incorporate accessories such as towels in a festive pattern, splashes of gold in soap dishes, or hints of bronze in candle holders and picture frames. Source: WaynecoJournalBanner
Winterize Your Toilet
You may be unaware that you can winterize your toilet and prevent this fixture from freezing during cold weather. In fact winterizing the toilet is quite easy and does not take much time at all to complete. This process involves using plumber’s antifreeze, which you can buy at most home improvement or hardware stores.
Before you pour in the antifreeze, you should first empty the water out of the back tank. Once the water is drained, you can then pour in the antifreeze and then flush it into the bowl and drainage system. After you flush, you should then pour a half cup of plumber’s antifreeze into each sink, shower, and tub in your house. This step winterizes the entire drainage system in your bathroom. Source: KitchenCabinetKings
Contact:
Perfect Bath
Phone: Toll Free 1-866-843-1641
Calgary, Alberta
Email: info@perfectbath.com
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Making Sense of Multiple Sclerosis
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006. Although my life has taken many twists and turns since then, I’ve kept my chin up with my own brand of spectacularly relentless optimism.
Recently though, after taking our first family vacation in two years, I was feeling a bit down. Prior to this trip I hadn’t been well enough get on an airplane and travel much, so my husband and the boys had been vacationing without me, which I fully supported. I don’t think it makes sense for others to be deprived due to my limitations.
However, when we returned from our trip, I wasn’t feeling awesome. Some of my symptoms had increased and I felt somewhat anxious about that. I felt grumpy that instead of working out to feel good, I was digging myself out of a hole. It doesn’t really make much sense on a rational level, and yet, a lot was stirred up within me. I think travel does that to many people whether we’re dealing with chronic health issues or we’re in perfect physical shape.
In any event, to clear my head, I went down to our basement to have some quiet time. I wanted to move and stretch and do gentle yoga. As my mind cleared and my anxiety died down, I was filled with new feelings that were not familiar to me.
In my typical world outlook, everything has a reason. Even the smallest events have meaning, and my life is filled with purpose. But, for a few minutes, I let that view unravel and allowed my mind to wander. As my thoughts moved around, I wondered, what if I have this illness for no reason at all? What if I’m sick and it simply sucks? What if there are no lessons to learn? What if this isn’t supposed to make me a better person? How can I make any sense at all of the damage this disease has done to me, and by extension to my family?
For a few short minutes I let myself feel the weight of having been diagnosed with this serious neurological condition that we refer to as multiple sclerosis. I let myself truly understand the reality of it. From that I finally permitted myself to utter a silent complaint, and I fully came to terms with the fact that I don’t enjoy dealing with the limitations, complications, and baggage that hitchhike along with MS. The worst thought of the bunch swimming through my head? What if I don’t get well? Ever?!
In those few minutes, with all of those questions splashing around the ocean of my mind, it was the perfect time to stop thinking and let the tears sprout from my eyes and splatter across my face.
Then something happened. In letting go of my iron-willed optimism I was able to grieve a bit, and it felt good to be sad. It felt congruent. I had let go of some stubborn determination which was covering up anger and more than a touch of perfectionism. I had admitted to myself, that I don’t like this. In fact, I don’t like any part of it!
I’m totally ready to let go of this disease if that can happen. I work towards that end every single day in everything I do, from carving out enough time for sleep, to eating well, and getting just the right amount of exercise, along with prayer and affirmation. At the same time, I’m also ready to deal with whatever comes my way.
I’m relieved that I’m no longer forcing myself to pretend that I’m ok with the burden of this disease, because there’s nothing ok about living with a disability like MS. It’s awful for me, in ways that I will not go into here. It’s equally rough for my husband and children. They are tasked with the incongruity of watching a loved one suffer from a major illness, while carrying on with the normality of their everyday lives.
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Mathletes!
Mathletes! Join us at lunch today for the School Countdown Round. This is a mandatory meeting for students travelling to the regional competition in Hong Kong.
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HS Greenkeepers Environmental Art Contest!
Hi guys! We - the HS Greenkeepers club, are holding an environmental art contest for the middle school. Click on the link to watch a super short video regarding the competition:
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World Scholars' Cup
Do you like to argue with strangers; or would you at least like to become more skilled at arguing with your parents? Do you love to research new things; or would at least like to know more than your friends? Do you like traveling to faraway places like ISB, Hanoi, and Yale University? Do you like alpacas; or at least want to know what an alpaca is?
Then World Scholars’ Cup is for you. Come to an informational meeting this Thursday, December 1st from 3:30-4:30 in room 3108.
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MS Leavers Lunch
WHAT - MS Leavers Lunch
TIME - 12:30 to 1:10PM
WHEN - TODAY (29Nov2016)
WHERE - MS Design Space (Room 2116)
Teachers please be aware that students will have a hall pass to leave class a few minutes early to get lunch and meet the Counselors and EdTech Facilitators in Room 2116. Thank you for bringing your laptops. We look forward to meeting with you! Have a great learning day!
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The Candy Gram Sale begins today!
Today we will begin the candy gram sale in the MS cafeteria! Each candy gram will be 10 RMB and will be given to either students, teachers or someone very ‘Special’. Write a card that will be delivered with the candy gram to someone. Be positive! Note that candy gram sales will end on Friday.
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World Scholars' Cup
Do you like to argue with strangers; or would you at least like to become more skilled at arguing with your parents? Do you love to research new things; or would at least like to know more than your friends? Do you like traveling to faraway places like ISB, Hanoi, and Yale University? Do you like alpacas; or at least want to know what an alpaca is?
Then World Scholars’ Cup is for you. Come to an informational meeting this Thursday, December 1st from 3:30-4:30 in room 3108.
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SPIRIT WEEK!
Do you like wearing comfortable clothes? Do you want to feel like a little kid again?
Well, today’s your lucky day! Today’s theme is Pajama Day! I hope you all brought your PJ’s! And don’t forget to buy your tickets for the function coming up on Friday. Each ticket costs 20 RMB and it includes dinner, as well as the movie BFG and disco. Today’s sellers are:
Matthew Yang 6-8
Bali Cuthbert 6-1
Ava Nunan 7-1
Jonathan Zhang 8-1
MS STUCO Reps – remember to email your participation rates to our Secretary Kenny Do before 8:30am. Include your home room number and the number of people in your room who made the effort to “get in the spirit”!
Tomorrow’s theme is Twin Day. Remember to get your teams ready for tomorrows’ exciting event: The banana shuffle! Teams of 8 with 4 boys, 4 girls, all of the same grade level. Give your team a name, write it down and give your team list to Mr Fidler at Lunch tomorrow, if not before.
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Treasure in the MS library
This week in the MS library there is treasure for you to find. During your lunch time you are invited to come to the library and if you ask the library staff for your treasure map they will hand you your sheet of clues. There will be a maximum amount of participants at one time and you are encouraged to participate in teams of 2 or 3 as well! Have fun – Mrs Fidler.
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Last Call For Middle School Table Tennis
Last Call For Middle School Table Tennis this Saturday at Harrow, if you are interested could you please go to see Mr. Cuthbert in the Activities office right after Home room on Tueday.
Those students who have given their names to Mr. Cuthbert already, could please go to the activities office as well. This will only take 5 minutes.
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Ten Hard Lessons Learned
Over the years, these always seem to be the “hard lessons” inherent in organization change and improvement.
Statistician W. Edwards Deming and his followers greatly influenced me by their work to show us how to improve the quality of our goods and services. After all, shouldn’t everyone of us be interested in improving things and doing so continuously at work, home, and at play? Isn’t the quest to improve that which we do a part of our culture? Isn’t that what we do in America?
I wrote the following article for the “Quality Progress” magazine to explain what happened in my city when top leadership changed hands. I began to see that there were some things in our society, work and political systems that work against improving things. After reading this, you may find an answer to your question about why things don’t improve in your workplace like they should.]
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT…
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Quell the Hate; Stop the Ambushes!
I.A.C.P. Article Shows Alarming Spike In Ambush-Style Attacks On Police Officers.
The data are alarming: CBS News (11/21) reports that after a massive manhunt in San Antonio, officers arrested a suspect. San Antonio police Chief William McManus said the officer was targeted for wearing the “uniform.”
The AP (11/21, Webber) reports “One-third of police officers shot to death on the job this year were purposely targeted by their assailant.”
NBC News (11/22) reports, “127 officers have been killed in the line duty in 2016, a 67 percent jump from the same time last year.”
This is my take on the uptick of police ambushes:
This phenomenon was part of policing in the 1960s. As a cop on the street, I had to make a choice — was I going to be part of the problem or part of the solution? I chose the latter. And that was to make sure my contacts, especially in communities of color, were marked by what we call today “Procedural Justice;” that is,
- Listen (listen and hear what you are told; the person’s story).
- Show respect (treat all persons, even the nasty ones, with dignity and respect).
- Being neutral (make your decision-making process unbiased and trustworthy).
- Explain your decisions (share how your decisions are made).
- Be helpful (show you are interested in the person’s personal situation).
What I don’t hear a lot about today is that the dangerousness of policing can be elevated by police officers who do not practice Procedural Justice; simply stated, they do not show respect for those whom they encounter on the job. I believe disrespectful behavior by some police officers leads to unchecked anger and the potential for attacks on other police officers.
Surely, in this world of social media, the acts of a few bad cops put other police officers in danger.
So, if we want to do something about reducing the dangerousness of policing, it can begin today. Start practicing Procedural Justice. And one more thing for police officers: when you see a fellow officer NOT respecting others, say something, then DO something!
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Review: Advanced FTK Training From AccessData
Reviewed by Azeem - Cyber Security Professional At the end of the three-day, instructor-led AccessData Advanced FTK (Forensic Toolkit) class, students have been exposed to and trained in the effective use of advanced analysis with FTK, FTK Imager, Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK), and Registry Viewer. Prior to enrolling in this course, all students should have gone through either AccessData’s BootCamp training or possess a few years of hands-on work experience with FTK software. In my opinion, by meeting these requirements, students will be best prepared to take advantage of everything that the course has to offer, which is sizable. For a few years, I had been using FTK without any formal training. I had managed to work my way through the fundamentals on my own, but I always sensed that there was much on which I was missing out. Little did I know that the breadth of these tools was passing me by completely. Read More
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SENIOR INDIVIDUAL GRADUATION PORTRAIT PHOTOS
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL GRADUATION PORTRAIT PHOTOS are from Monday January 16th to Thursday January 19th in the Middle School Glass Box from 9:00am-4:00pm each day. You are required to have your picture taken in gown and cap for the yearbook but these can also be used as graduation photos.
Imagine Photography Studio will be taking these photos. THIS IS A FORMAL PICTURE SO PLEASE BE DRESSED, PRESSED and LOOKING YOUR BEST for this. You can also take group photo with your friends. You will use one of your Senior Privilege or study hall periods to complete this once over the four days. The sign-up sheets are in the high school office. SEE TO THIS RIGHT AWAY. You have until December 15 to sign up.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
Thespians Improvisation Night!
IMPROV NIGHT - this Thursday, December 1st from 3:30 to 5:40 in the Black Box. Participate or come watch the competition full of comedy, drama and excitement. Sign up in groups of four, sign up sheets are located in the PA hallway or contact Mr. Rosevear, Kelsey Schoeman, Josh Toronto, or Ray Kao.
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BIO 1 CAP PROJECT
BIO 1 CAP PROJECT! During study hall, if you have time, please watch this video about the harmful effects of animal agriculture. It might be a bit long, but it is incredibly eye-opening and at times, poignant. This is an issue that more people need to be aware of. Thank you! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjE8xw_-Dg)
Also, if we have piqued your interest, you can also learn more by:
Thank you!
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Also, if we have piqued your interest, you can also learn more by:
- Watching the full documentary Cowspiracy, which is available on Netflix
- Watching the documentary Food Inc. (Also on Netflix)
- Reading this New York Times OP-ED written by Michael Pollan back in 2008 (still extremely informative and powerful) http://ift.tt/1j2zwqu
Thank you!
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Habitat For Humanity ASA sign up
Habitat For Humanity ASA is up and running again on Monday. All are welcome, even if you have not signed up…you can become official later.
Be sure to come to 3409, Mrs. Patty’s room, today after school. See you then!
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Calling all MS Girls Footballers!
Now that the season is over, our good friends at Club Football are going to be offering you the chance to keep working on your skills over the winter months! They will be offering soccer at ISB on Mondays on the dome turf from 16:40-17:50. Sessions are coached by FA/UEFA qualified coaches, and focus on technical development with a matchplay focus. There will be 2 free sessions on Monday November 21st and Monday November 28th so you can come and try out. If you like it you can sign up and the course will start from December. Everyone welcome to come along!
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Lost and Found Items Claim
Subject: Lost and Found Items Claim
Venue: outside of High School Cafeteria
Time: 10.30 to 13:30
Date: 7th, 8th,9th, Dec., 2016
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5th Block this week
This Wednesday at 2:30, the grade 11 students have Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHL) HL and grade 12 students have English Lang &Lit HL.
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Grade 12 IB meeting
Note to all grade 12 students (who are taking even 1 IB course), that we will have an important information session in the Theatre during flex time on Thursday Dec 1st.
Bring your candidate number and a pen. You need to hand in a signed form during the meeting.
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Holiday Hounds
Hello friends! Winter is coming, and along with it the fun and festivities of the holidays. To make sure that our animal friends are also included in the holiday cheer, Roots & Shoots is holding our annual Holiday Hounds fundraiser throughout week!
A variety of stuffed animals ranging from adorable to adorable will be sold in the cafeteria between 50 and 150RMB. All proceeds will go to providing the animals of the BHAEEC animal shelter with food, blankets, vaccines and other necessities for the long, harsh winter months.
"Amidst the Christmas carols, eggnog, cookies and mounds of presents, may your heart be filled with contentment and the unique feeling of joy that the season brings.."
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HFH Holiday Hounds
"Amidst the Christmas carols, eggnog, cookies and mounds of presents, may your heart be filled with contentment and the unique feeling of joy that the season brings.."
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MS Spirit Week
Hi everyone, who’s ready for another fabulous Middle School Spirit Week? MS STUCO are primed ready to go! What is happening today to ask?
1. Spirit Week Function Tickets
The function is on this coming Friday night 6:00pm – 9:00pm in the Dome. Tickets are just 20rmb which get you brilliant company, a pasta meal, the movie “BFG”, a disco and the chance to run around inside the Dome. Tickets will be available at Lunch time today, tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday.
2. Spirit Week Reminder Assembly
This is on in the Theatre at 2:55pm – see you there!
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G7 Health
Grade 7 - Health TODAY (Hamada/ Cooper)
Please go to Gym 3 for PE today.
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
PTA Meeting
Tuesday - December 6, 2016
12:30 - 1:30pm
Room 1218
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Synchro Vancouver in Mount Pleasant
Synchro by Bold is a gorgeous 5 storey mid-rise building coming to the up and coming Mount Pleasant area. This exciting new development will consist of 13 1-bedroom suites ranging from 532 – 653 sq ft and 16 2-bedroom suites ranging from 724-1062 sq ft.
Within walking distance of Synchro you will find lovely Brew pubs, Cafes, Boutique shops and great restaurants. Experience the convenience of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas such as Olympic Village and False Creek.
Pricing has not yet been determined. Please register and join our VIP list to be one of the first to receive information.
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A Deeper Look at Magnet AXIOM's Improved Hashing
By Jamie McQuaid, Forensic Consultant at Magnet Forensics One of the most obvious benefits of Magnet AXIOM is the access to the entire file system, as well as the hundreds of artifact types that the Magnet Forensics parsing and carving engine finds. To accommodate the larger data set and expanded access, we’ve improved the hashing functionality as well. If you are more familiar with IEF, then you know there are a few options to hash pictures or whitelist non-relevant files. However, since IEF only reports on the artifacts it finds, some features like hashing were limited to artifacts and any file that was not an artifact wouldn’t be included. To get started using AXIOM’s advanced hashing functionality, the first thing you’ll want to do is to load your hash lists into AXIOM and, depending on the type of hash list you’re loading, you’ll have a few options available.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Synchro by Bold – 29 West Coast Modern Presale Condos in Mount Pleasant
At a Glance
- 5-storey, mixed-use mid-rise
- 29 1- & 2-bedroom residences
- 3 ground floor retail space
- 1 ground floor restaurant space
- 38 underground parking spaces
- direct access to bike routes & public transit
- close to Main Street boutiques, cafes, restaurants
- proximity to post-secondary schools
- near Brewery Creek, Olympic Village, False Creek
Human-Centred Design
Introducing Bold Properties’ flagship collection of 29 West Coast modern homes in Mount Pleasant. Featuring an integrated system of smart home technologies – from wireless climate and lighting control to keyless entry – and a philosophy based on human-centred design, Synchro has been developed with quality of life at its heart. This is a rare, appointment-only opportunity to own in Bold Properties’ vision of the future of Mount Pleasant.
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With Synchro, enjoy an outstanding range of walkable options for your day-to-day shopping needs. Directly opposite, Kingsgate Mall offers grocery shopping, a drugstore, a liquor store, clothing stores, a bank, an optician, dentist, and a hair salon. Within a two-block radius of Main and Broadway, you’ll find an enviable variety of bustling multi-ethnic restaurants to enjoy a night out. With a bus stop and bicycle route literally outside your door, mobility options are unparalleled! Kick back at Dude Chilling Park, relax with a coffee at Kafka’s, fill your growler at Main Street Brewing, groove to live music at the Biltmore, or pick up a book from the local Vancouver Public Library branch. Experience urban life and human-centred design in synchronicity, in the heart of Mount Pleasant.
Pricing for Synchro
As this is an appointment-only ownership opportunity, contact me to learn what purchase options are available.
Floor Plans for Synchro
Finalized floor plans have not yet been released. However, Synchro will offer 13 1-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 532-653 sq ft, and 16 family-friendly 2-bedroom floor plans from 724-1,062 sq ft.
Amenities at Synchro
Most homes include outdoor areas with either balconies or private landscaped roof decks. There will also be an outside amenity space that provides urban agriculture, a space for children to play, and a gathering area.
Parking and Storage
Synchro will provide 38 parking spaces in two levels of underground accessed from the lane, consisting of 8 small car, 16 standard car, 2 handicapped, 1 car-sharing, and 5 commercial parking stalls. There will also be 37 Class A bicycle stalls and 6 Class B bicycle stalls. In addition, a lane-accessed loading bay will service ground floor commercial tenants. All homes have in-suite storage.
Maintenance Fees at Synchro
Will be included in final pricing details.
Developer Team for Synchro
Bold Properties is a real estate developer fueled by innovation, creativity, and the needs of their customers. They meticulously design their developments in order to construct, nurture, and foster new communities across Greater Vancouver. Bold challenges the notion of typical in an effort to bring you the newest and greatest in real estate without compromising on tradition or quality.
Bold Properties have chosen Ankenman Marchand Architects to articulate their vision for Synchro. AMA is experienced in a broad spectrum of architectural, urban design, and community planning projects, including multi-residential developments, commercial projects, heritage restoration, and resort planning. At AMA, fresh ideas are paired with technical skill, to produce award-winning results. Their multi-disciplinary team finds thoughtful solutions to clients’ needs, using sustainable building practices and building information modelling. AMA’s strengths are in quality of service and the form and function of the resulting architecture, regardless of budget.
Expected Completion for Synchro
Although a completion date has yet to be announced, construction will begin in December 2016.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in Mount Pleasant, along Main Street, or near False Creek?
Check out these great Mount Pleasant presales!
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After school today
Students who need to wait at school for the show to start tonight, please be in a supervised activity or in the cafeteria until 6 o'clock.
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HS Pre Season Soccer
HS Pre Season Soccer for boys and girls has started and we want more of you to come and join us! Practices are Tuesday and Friday - if you are keen to get in shape before the season starts next February, please come to the dome turf pitch this coming Tuesday at 16:30.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Running Club
Running Club (Monday & Friday - 3:45pm - meet at track)
This is a great way to keep fit over the cold, winter months.
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MS Futures Academy Applications 2017-2018
MS Futures Academy - First round applications will be processed by December 17th. For more information and to download the application form, please click here.
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Kindred Moodyville by Fairborne
Coming soon to the up and coming Moodyville Neighbourhood of North Vancouver, Kindred Moodyville is a fine collection of 96 homes consisting of 1 bedroom, 1 plus den and 2 bedrooms suites. Each home is is exceptionally designed with bright, spacious and modern interiors for the best livability in mind, complete with overheight ceilings and efficient floor plans
Moodyville Neigbourhood of North Vancouver is going under a massive transition. Currently consisting single family homes, this area was targeted by the City of North Vancouver as community to redeveloped into a new walkable pedestrian friendly neighbourhood. Once completed, Moodyville will have 1500 homes within walking distance of Lower Lonsdale, with easy access to transit and trails to get you where you need to.
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MS STUCO Meeting Today
There is a meeting today in Room 3302. Bring your lunch.
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Fall Book Fair
November 24 & 25 (Thu & Fri) 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: 2nd floor gallery
Books for all interest and reading levels in English and Chinese
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Fall Book Fair
November 24 & 25 (Thu & Fri) 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: 2nd floor gallery
Books for all interest and reading levels in English and Chinese
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Announcement from Activities office
We are still look for people who would like to join Middle School Roots and Shoots. Please if you are interested come to the activities office.
Also, ISAC MS Table Tennis on December 3rd at Harrow. Please come to the activities office and see Mr. Cuthbert to sign up.
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Oxygen Forensic® Detective extracts data from the most popular dating app!
Oxygen Forensics releases a maintenance version of Oxygen Forensic® Detective. The new version adds bypassing of the screen lock and complete device image extraction from the new LG Android smartphones and support for 200+ Android OS devices. Oxygen Forensic® Detective v. 9.0.2 offers data parsing from Plenty Of Fish - the world's largest online dating service and updates support for other popular apps. It also adds extraction of the information about Dropbox and video calls made in the latest WhatsApp application versions. All registered customers may download the new version immediately from their personal customer area.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
ELO SIGN UPS NOW OPEN
The updated ELO Guidebook is now available here on Dragon’s Gate! Inside the guidebook is the link to sign up for ELOs. In the sign up form you will be asked for three ELOs you are interested in. While we cannot guarantee you will placed into your first choice, you will certainly be in one of the three you choose!
If you are interested in an ELO that has a supplementary fee, please be sure to discuss this with your parents before sign ups close on Friday at 6pm.
Regards,
Mr Fidler and Mr Mizzone
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Security Notice
To ensure the safety and security of all students, staff and parents at ISB, we are in the process of updating all Ayi and Driver ID cards. Please click here for important information on how to update these details related to your family.
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Reminder about jian bing
Students may not buy jian bing through the stadium fence at any time during the school day. Students found doing so will face a consequence. Please buy them on your way into school if you want them.
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Semester 1 Final Exams Expectations
Are you taking a Semester One Final exam?
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What can I bring into the exam? What can't I bring in? What if I am late? Do I have to stay if I finish early? Can I leave campus? Do we have mentoring? ….....
Please check out the information in the link below on Dragons Gate, High School page
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Attention Hutong Cast
There is no rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon. Have a good rest and see you at 2:00 pm on Thursday for opening night. Remember to bring your make-up, a water bottle and your Hutong shirt for Thursday.
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Tiger Endangerment Day!
Hi Middle-schoolers! Paws, think, save a tiger! These animals are currently in the state of extinction because of habitat loss and human influences. We would like to raise awareness to support them. If you like tigers and free chocolate, come check out the Tiger Endangerment Day event during lunch time on November 24th! Help spread awareness for tiger endangerment in China!
We’d like to have this announcement starting from Monday 20th of November till Friday 25th of November.
Thank you,
HS Biology Team
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Middle School Science Cafe: Friday, November 25th 12:40-1:05 in the LMC
Join Saad Metz, the Executive Vice President of Audi China and Head of Audi Research and Development in Beijing for a discussion on how science is used to design and build cars. Mr. Metz team focuses on developing New Energy Vehicles, Digitalization and Connectivity, as well as Automated Driving for the Asian Market.
Open to all Middle School students.
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We Invite You To A Movie Night!
We invite y'all to a movie night on Friday, November 25th. We will provide dinner and snacks for 35 RMB while watching an amazing movie "Lady and the Tramp" while you wait for the play, "Once Upon A Hutong". We promise that it won't clash with the play. In addition, if you come to this awesome movie night, you will be helping the LangFang orphanage and the children less fortunate than you guys. We will be selling tickets from Wednesday-Friday Lunch time. Please come with your friends to the MPR at 4-6 Friday and help support out high school Nightingale Charity Club!!!!!!!!!!
-Your Beloved High School Members
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7th Grade Girls Volleyball
Games for this Thursday (24th) have been canceled. Due to activities in our gyms on that day, practices must also be canceled. There will be no volleyball game nor practice on Thursday. Regular practices will be held next week. Whites practice from 3:45-4:45pm and blues will practice from 4:45-5:45pm.
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SIMPLY PIANO CONCERT
SIMPLY PIANO CONCERT AUDITIONS- TUESDAY DECEMBER 6 and THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 –ISB Theater 3.30 5-50pm
SIMPLY PIANO CONCERT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25 ISB Theater 6.30pm- 7.45pm
A reminder to all Middle School and High School students that the auditions for the SIMPLY PIANO concert are approaching fast.
Sign up notices are on the performing arts notice board for interested students. The time limit is 5 minutes.
Students are required to give their name as it would appear on the program, the full correct title and movement number if applicable, key and opus number or equivalent, and the composer. No gaps are to be left in the sign ups unless a designated time has been approved.
All enquiries to Mr Freeman rfreeman@isb.bj.edu.cn room 1727
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