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22-02-17
1. PSAT this Saturday, 8 am to noon, OIS Board Room Students who preregistered for the PSAT received an informational email today. Please check your email. If you did not get the email but you preregistered, then you are signed up for the April 8 test. 2. RESCHEDULED: Global Research Immersion Program (GRIP) Info Session on Feb 28 at 3:00 in the OIS Board Room (Open to parents and students) Global Research Immersion Programme (GRIP) is hands-on, enquiry-based learning through research projects. Participants take up real-world, global challenges and solve them using a unique research methodology – the Design Thinking approach. Educators and research experts from two of the world’s top 15 universities, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) mentor the participants through the project. More info is available on Edmodo. Please sign up in Rm 608 (students) or emailtiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) if you plan to attend. 3. Notre Dame Summer Program Info Session March 1, 3:00-4:00, OIS Board Rm (open to parents and students) There is a summer program info session on March 1 for Notre Dame. The two summer programs offered are International Leadership Enrichment and Development (iLED) (for various academic fields) and the International Summer Physics Institute (iSPI). These programs are offered at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana for a period of 2 weeks that would include lectures, field experiential learning and a leadership seminar from 15th to 29th July, 2017. More info available on Edmodo. Please sign up in Rm 608 (students) or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) if you plan to attend. 4. IE Transforming Global Challenges into Entrepreneurial Opportunities Talk with Professor Max Oliva on March 2 from 3:00 - 4:00 in OIS Board Room (open to parents and students) What happens when you connect your passion with a need or problem that cries for solving, in a way in which you deliver true value to your user? We all are entrepreneurs, whether we know it or not; we all are creative, whether we practice it or not. In this workshop we will explore this quest in teams of entrepreneurs, sparking ideas which will help us understand how to approach entrepreneurship, how to translate our ideas into prototypes to tackle real needs, transforming these value propositions into minimum viable products/services using lean canvas tools and others, which we can test with the users we’re trying to serve. It’s fundamental to demystify entrepreneurship; anyone can become an entrepreneur. There’s no other way to be an entrepreneur than by becoming one! If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Rm 608 (students) before February 28. 5. Looking for Career Day Speakers (all) On March 6, OIS will hold our annual Career Day from 8 am to 12:30 p.m. Part One will be a panel discussion with Grade 8 and 9 students. Part Two will be three one-hour-long sessions with interested Grade 10 and 11 students. You can lecture, have a Q-and-A, do an activity, play a simulation-- whatever you think would teach the students about your job. If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Ms Tiffany at tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered (or answered my phone calls) to participate in Career Day. For those of you who haven't, please consider joining us. 20-02-17 CANCELED Stanford Summer Program Info Session Due to logistics, the OnCourse Summer Program will not run this year and they have cancelled the February 22 Info Session. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. Notre Dame Summer Program Info Session March 1, 3:00 - 4:00, OIS Board Rm (open to parents and students) There is a summer program info session on March 1 for Notre Dame. The two summer programs offered are International Leadership Enrichment and Development (iLED) (for various academic fields) and the International Summer Physics Institute (iSPI). These programs are offered at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana for a period of 2 weeks that would include lectures, field experiential learning and a leadership seminar from 15th to 29th July, 2017. Please let me know if you would like to attend the info session (tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org). University visits, 6th Floor Lounge during lunch (students only) University of St Andrews (UK) IE Entrepreneurship Talk with Professor Max Oliva on March 2 from 3:00 - 4:00 in OIS Board Room (open to parents and students) Topic: Transforming Global Challenges into Entrepreneurial Opportunities What happens when you connect your passion with a need or problem that cries for solving, in a way in which you deliver true value to your user? We all are entrepreneurs, whether we know it or not; we all are creative, whether we practice it or not. In this workshop we will explore this quest in teams of entrepreneurs, sparking ideas which will help us understand how to approach entrepreneurship, how to translate our ideas into prototypes to tackle real needs, transforming these value propositions into minimum viable products/services using lean canvas tools and others, which we can test with the users we’re trying to serve. It’s fundamental to demystify entrepreneurship; anyone can become an entrepreneur. There’s no other way to be an entrepreneur than by becoming one! http://www.slideshare.net/maxoliva/global-grand-challenges-at-ie if interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org before February 28. 14-02-17 Stanford Summer Program Info Session, February 22 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., OIS Board Room (open to students and parents) Stanford Pre-Collegiate Program brings talented high school students to Stanford University for an engaging academic and multicultural summer experience. Through exposure to a wide range of subjects taught by Stanford faculty and lecturers, students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, leadership and innovation. The program will run from June 25 - July 7, 2017 at Stanford University and is ideal for students aged 14 - 17 (Grades IX through XII). If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by February 20. 10-02-17 Primary School Book Study The third Book Study this year will be Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne and Lisa M Ross. From Good Reads: Based on Payne’s twenty years’ experience successfully counseling busy families, Simplicity Parenting teaches parents how to worry and hover less–and how to enjoy more. For those who want to slow their children’s lives down but don’t know where to start, Payne offers both inspiration and a blueprint for change. Ms Renee, Ms Suruchita, and Ms Tiffany hope you will read the book and join us on May 4 at 8 a.m. to discuss. Please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend. Coffee/tea/croissants will be provided. Secondary School Book Study The third Book Study this year will be Queen Bees and Wannabees: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossips, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence by Rosalind Wiseman. From Good Reads: Packed with insights about technology’s impact on Girl World and enlivened with the experiences of girls, boys, and parents, the book offers concrete strategies to help you empower your daughter to be socially competent and treat herself with dignity. We hope you will read the book and join us on May 5 at 8 a.m. to discuss. Please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org if you plan to attend. Coffee/tea/croissants will be provided. Looking for Career Day Speakers (Grade 8 – Grade 12) On March 6, OIS will hold our annual Career Day from 8 am to 12:30 p.m. Part One will be a panel discussion with Grade 8 and 9 students. Part Two will be three one-hour-long sessions with interested Grade 10 and 11 students. You can lecture, have a Q-and-A, do an activity, play a simulation-- whatever you think would teach the students about your job. If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Ms Tiffany at tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. Uni Visits (Students Only) (Grade 9 – Grade 12) Feb 13: Ecole Hoteliere de Lucane (Switzerland), IE University (Spain), SP Jain (Global) Feb 14: Colorado State, Uni of Salford, Wabash Feb 15: ICHM, U of Chicago, U of Texas San Antonio Feb 17: College of Charleston, Eastern Washington University, Elon University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Foothill and De Anza Colleges, The Culinary Institute of America, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Western Michigan University “Can I Become an Entrepreneur?” talk, February 13 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room (open to parents and students) (Grade 9 – Grade 12) During this session Joao Lopes will explain the basics of entrepreneurship: what it is and which are the major characteristics of the entrepreneur. Also he will talk about some of the most relevant concepts such as SME entrepreneurship vs Innovation driven entrepreneurship or the differences between incremental innovation and disruptive innovation. This will be an interactive session with many examples with the intention of raising critical thinking on this topic. If interested please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students). "Intro to University Applications" talk (Parents only) (Grade 9 – Grade 12) Please join Ms Tiffany on February 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium for an overview of how to search and apply to universities all over the world. This talk is geared toward Grade 11 parents but is open to any parent who would like to attend. Topics include identifying universities that fit, scholarships, when to apply, pros and cons of different countries, and standardized tests. Hope to see you then... 07-02-17 "Intro to University Applications" talk (Parents only) Please join Ms Tiffany on February 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium for an overview of how to search and apply to universities all over the world. This talk is geared toward Grade 11 parents but is open to any parent who would like to attend. Topics include identifying universities that fit, scholarships, when to apply, pros and cons of different countries, and standardized tests. 06-02-17 RESCHEDULED: Behind the Scenes to US Admissions, February 27 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., OIS Auditorium (Open to all) Coming to India is an eminent speaker, Debby Bryan – A lady who knows the inside-out of the university applications as she has admissions experience at Stanford University for ten years in both the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Education. The workshop will be a unique opportunity for students and their parents to get a comprehensive understanding of the admission process. The one hour workshop will reveal an inside look at how admissions decisions are made at Ivy League and other top universities in the United States and will cover the following aspects: • Key elements of college applications • How applications are reviewed • What matters most to admission officers • Standing out in the applicant pool • Common pitfalls to avoid • Case studies/success stories If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students). 02-02-17 “Can I Become an Entrepreneur?” talk, February 13 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room Joao Lopes holds a Bachelors in Economics from Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal, and a Masters in International Management with a specialization in International Business from IE Business School, Spain. Joao worked in the past for non-for-profit organizations representing the institutions internationally and he worked as Associate Director at the Career Management Center of IE Business School. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Director of International Business Development at IE University representing the institution in markets such as Brazil, Portugal, Benelux, Turkey, India, and more. During this session he will explain the basics of entrepreneurship: what it is and which are the major characteristics of the entrepreneur. Also he will talk about some of the most relevant concepts such as SME entrepreneurship vs Innovation driven entrepreneurship or the differences between incremental innovation and disruptive innovation. This will be an interactive session with many examples with the intention of raising critical thinking on this topic. If interested please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by 3:00 p.m. on February 10. 31-01-17
Creative Careers Workshop: Screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar will join us for the day to talk about his journey and the industry and then work with you on a project. We need 10 more students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 by Friday Feb 3. If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees will be taken from your imprest account. Grade 9 Parents: Log-in for Family Connections sent Jan 30 Please check your inbox for an email with the subject line "Family Connections" for your log in information to Naviance. This is the portal your children will be using for their university and career search over the next three years. This year we have started with the Learning Style Inventory and Career Cluster Finder. This is a great place to start your conversations with your child about what their future will hold. You can also search for universities that will fit your child and explore career options. (Your child can show you around!) Happy hunting... 30-01-17 ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students) Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room. If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org today. 25-01-17 Grade 8 Parents: email regarding Naviance's Family Connection If you have not already, please log into Naviance's Family Connection to view information on careers and universities. The link, username, and password were emailed to you on January 12 from Puja Srivastava, subject line "Family Connection Account Information". Please check your spam box in case it was routed there. If you still cannot find it, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. POSTPONED: Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions workshop The workshop has been cancelled for February 9 due to an emergency on the organizer's part. We will find a new date and let you know as soon as possible. I apologize for any inconvenience 24-01-17 1. Uni Visits (6th Floor Lounge, Students Only) Monday, January 30, lunch Raffles University of Cincinnati University of Queensland Wednesday, February 1, lunch Rutgers U of Delaware Gustavus Adolphus College U of Iowa Nova Southeastern U U of Alabama U of St Thomas George Mason U Friday, February 3, Block 4 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (Santa Barbara, CA) EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (Daytona Beach, Florida) SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (San Diego, CA) KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (Manhattan, KS) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (Ames, IA) UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (Norman, OK) UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (Columbia, MO) KENDALL COLLEGE (Chicago, IL) OHIO UNIVERSITY (Athens, OH) SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (Savannah, GA) DEPAUL UNIVERSITY (Chicago, IL) ALBION COLLEGE (Albion, MI) Tuesday, February 6 U of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Indiana University University of Minnesota University of Nebraska – Lincoln 2. ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students) Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room. If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by Monday noon. 3. Reminder: OIS Book Study is next week! (Parents Only) We have 45 primary parents and 30 secondary parents signed up for the discussions next week (primary on February 2 and secondary on February 3; both 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the OIS Staff Lounge). If your plans have changed, please let me know so I can adjust on my end. Very excited to discuss How to Talk so Kids/Teens Will Listen.... Happy reading and see you soon! 4. Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions, February 9 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (open to parents and students) The workshop at Oberoi International School will be held on Thursday 9th February from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, and will be conducted by Mr. Ed Boland Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University. He has 25 years of experience in an array of educational settings. The one-hour interactive workshop will take the students and parents through the following: 1. Myths and Truths Uncovered – understanding the real truth behind standardized exams, extracurricular activities, and essays 2. Case Study Analysis – a walk into real students’ applications to understand why they were accepted or rejected by top universities 3. Lookout points – errors that cause students to get rejected and how we suggest they should change it 4. Theme and Persona – we explain the importance of building a clear personality through various sections of the Common Application. 5. One-on-one analysis – random students will be selected and asked to hand over their activity template (attached herewith). The Admission Officer with his team will do a live demonstration of how the Admission Office will view it along with his suggestions for candidacy building to better his chances of getting into his/her Dream University. If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by 3:00 p.m. February 6. 18-01-17 PSAT for Grade 8 or 9 (only 6 tests left) OIS will offer the PSATs for Grade 8 or 9 OIS students on February 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (This is for those of you applying to summer programs that require PSAT.) The cost of 1400 rupees will be taken out of the imprest account. There are only ten tests available so first come, first served. Sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. Creative Careers Workshop (open to Grade 6-12 students) On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project. Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer. We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Room 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending. If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account. Sign-ups close on Friday, January 20. 10-01-17 Creative Careers Workshop On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project. Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer. We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending. If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account. |
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