Baishan AWS Newsletter May 4th

Update for Monday, May 4th, 2020

 

 

Dear Baishan AWS Parents and Students,

 

We are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. We are really happy to know we will be welcoming back our Grade 9 students next Monday, May 11th.

 

The requirements that needed to be fulfilled to re-start school have been complex and in great detail. Therefore, the first few days back will be slower process of learning new routines, and getting students back into being together at school. We hope that the students will be able to re-adjust quickly.

 

We will then work on our planning to see where the greatest focus of teaching and learning will be for the next few months. We will make a time to meet with each family to individually review this plan together once we have the data in place to review our planning. Based on this data, we will establish a schedule of extended coursework to help students have the time and attention to compensate for the time away from school.

 

As many of you know, I am still unable to return to China due to the health restrictions placed on travel from outside China. During this time, our administrative team from both Baishan and QAIS will be available to offer any additional support needed to our staff and students. I will be in daily contact with our staff, and our administrative team.

 

Robert Hinman

Director

 

 

Art with Mr. Brandt

 

In the spirit of being about to enjoy being outside, the Visual Art students have continued their investigations of famous environmental artists from around the world.  They research Nils Udo, who is known for using natural trees, leaves, and rocks to create artwork within nature.  Students were challenged to enjoy the spring weather and explore their communities by finding natural material that could be arranged into an engaging design.

 

Next week’s artist is Andy Goldsworthy.  All students are encouraged to accept the challenge of creating their own environmental artworks using material in their community or neighborhood. 

 

 

1-Hello by Jordan Ma

 

2-Study of Picasso by Jordan Ma

 

3-Leaves and flower design by Max Sun

 

 

US History and World Geography with Ms. Brauer

 

 

In World Geography, we've got the basic concepts and vocabulary of migration down, so we're using them to analyze two case studies. First up? Right here! China has experienced the largest rural-to-urban migration in the world. We're looking at how the government has managed it, and how it has affected both rural and urban parts of the country.

 

In US history, a brutal four-year war has ended. 620,000 are dead. The President has been assassinated. And the task at hand? Come together again as a unified country, and make sure that all the newly-freed American Americans aren't exploited. We're studying what happened next.

 

 

Math and Science with Mr. Mackeigan

 

 

For geometry, we will conclude our study of areas of figures, finishing up with an in-class assignment on areas of complex figures. Additionally, we will work on our individualized study plans, so that students will know exactly what they need to do in order to catch up.

 

For our integrated science class, we will continue our study of covalent bonding, this time looking at Lewis structures, diatomic elements, and polyatomic ions. Additionally, we will work on our individualized study plans, so that students will know exactly what they need to do in order to catch up.

 

 

English with Ms. Roth

 

 

In English 10, we will continue our study of the novel Pay It Forward. In English 9,  we will round out the e-learning period by reviewing the concept of theme by watching several short films.

 

 

Math with Mrs. Hinman

 

 

Students are completing their portfolios, taking the unit 7 assessment, and completing conic section drawings next week.

 

 

 

We are always ready to help.

Baishan AWS

Qingdao, China

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