JANUARY 2015

CONCORDIA NEWS

2 A NEW YEAR TO SHINE

Goodbye to an awesome 2014 and hello to a great new 2015, the year to SHINE for Concordia students!

3 SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

From making conical hats to getting a personal invite from Khan Academy for the Hour of Code, Concordia students are making it all happen!

A new year for students to SHINE at Concordia!

STUDENTS SHINE!

2015 IS THE YEAR TO SHINEFrom academics to art, all around campus you can see the lovely shining faces of the Concordia students. Whether it is time spent with diverse friends or working hard to improve at math, students have had a wonderful first half of the school year working hard towards excellence. We are looking to an even better second half of the school year to make sure to keep up the same great pace and high level of achievement both in and out of the classroom. Thank you to all the hard work for the amazing Concordia teachers and to the entire Concordia community that includes parents and friends for all the lovely effort given to make the school what it is. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2015!

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Grade 4 says goodbye to Ms. Lohman as she finishes her student teaching practicum with them.

Photos: Above- Ms. Hurford’s ASA paper making class; Top right- ringing in the Christmas spirit at the Concordia Christmas concert; Right- Elementary musical talent on the ukulele and guitar.

Mrs. Elliott’s preschool class took a special field trip with parents to visit the conical hat making village. Not only did they have a chance to see how the hats were made, they also had a chance to try for themselves!

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

THE HOUR OF CODE RETURNS

The Hour of Code is an hour-long introduction to computer programming designed to demystify coding and show students that everyone can learn the basics. Concordia’s students received a personal letter from Khan Academy to join this year and Mrs. Bloemberg’s fourth grade class answered the call. Here are a few snapshots of their time learning how to code. Enjoy!

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SO MUCH CHRISTMAS FUN!

Mr. Conroy’s MS class takes a study break for some Christmas cheer

Grade 1 families get together to

celebrate the Christmas season

as a group.

You can never go wrong with flying balloons and preschoolers for a fun

Christmas game!

Raising money

for charity as

part of the Hanoi

International

Fellowship’s charity

concert

Everyone is excited about the new year but let’s not forget just how great last year was. Take a look at how Concordia students celebrated the end of a fun 2014 and welcomed in the new year.

The Concert Choir also spread some cheer in the community by performing at the annual Hanoi International Women’s Club (HIWC) Christmas celebration.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9- PARENT COFFEE @ 9AM ON CAMPUS& COME LEARN ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DAY (FEB. 6)

The parent monthly coffee social will be held this Friday on campus and we encourage all parents to attend, especially to learn more about how they can become involved in the upcoming International Festival on February 6. This parent-led day is a fun celebration of the 20 cultures that make up our Concordia community. Students dress up in their national costume and clothing and parents share games, food, and activities to teach students more about their home country.

Make sure your home country is represented and get involved!

To share an event in the next newsletter, please contact Lia Garcia at communications@concordiahanoi.org

JANUARY EVENTS:

Welcome back to Concordia and Happy New Year!

After School Activities (ASAs) Begin

Boys Soccer vs KIS/ Girl Scouts/ ASAs/ MS Leadership Conf in HK

PSO Parent Coffee Morning @ 9am

MS Boys Soccer vs. VAS- GO CONCORDIA!

ASAs

Cub Scouts at Concordia

HS Model United Nations/ ASAs/ MS Soccer vs HIS

MS Soccer vs BVIS- GO CONCORDIA!

MS Soccer Tournament @ UNIS- GO CONCORDIA!

ASAs/ MS Boys Soccer vs Wellspring- GO CONCORDIA!

HS Basketball vs St. Paul/ MS Soccer vs BVIS/ Girl Scouts

Teacher Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)

Cub Scouts at Concordia

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