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QINGDAO AMERASIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2011-2012
Inspiring a lifelong love of learning. Full International Member, American Montessori Society IB World School Candidate Primary Years Programme Middle Years Programme Diploma Programme SAT/AP Test Center Authorized as China No. 110 International School www.QingdaoAmerasia.org
68 Shandongtou Lu Qingdao, China
(+86 532) 8388-9900
Principal Christopher C. Vicari Ed. D Candidate M.S. / M.A.T.
It is today that we create the world of the future. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Dear Student, It has been a true pleasure getting to know you this year and watching you grow. The time you have spent at QAIS has opened the door to knowing our fine teachers and staff. It is my sincere hope that you will enjoy this 2011-2012 yearbook as a reminder of the good times you have had at QAIS and the lasting friendships that will enrich your lives in the years to come. As a school community, we have continually sought ways in which to enhance the quality of our programs. From Montessori, to IB, to extracurricular activities, to day trips and overnight field trips, we are proud to have made learning more inquiry-based, more holistic, and more connected to the outside world. As you strive to become internationally-minded citizens, you are gaining the necessary skills and confidence to become global leaders who are poised and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead for humanity. With an innovative mind, a compassionate heart and optimism, you will make great contributions to society and to the world. As I reflect on the year, I am reminded of an African proverb, which states: “It takes a village to raise a child.� It is essential then, to take a moment to express gratitude to all the people who have contributed to your intellectual, social, and emotional growth: Firstly, I would like to thank your teachers and the QAIS staff for their hard work and dedication since August. Their love and care for you has made our school a stimulating, safe, creative place in which to learn. In addition, I would like to thank your parents and guardians for their unconditional support of your growth, and for participating readily in our programs and special events. Their volunteer spirit and enthusiasm helped to produce fun and memorable celebrations that were enjoyed by all. Now that summer is upon us, I wish you a pleasant and peaceful vacation in the company of family and friends. I look forward to welcoming you back in August as we continue our journey together and strive to inspire a lifelong love of learning in our entire QAIS community. Safe travels and best wishes always. Sincerely,
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Staff
Liqing Xing (Lily) Business Manager
Xiaoning Li (Megan) Library Coordinator
Wei Meng (Maggie) Assistant to Principal
Eric Blocher Communications Director
Rosemary Uzzo Parent Coordinator
Yu Gao Wenhua Zhang (Abbey) Administrative Coordinator Administrative Coordinator
Qinghua Ban Accountant
Support Staff
Qingfang Zhao School Doctor
Qungang Wang (Lee) Computer Support
Weigang Gao Driver
Xiangzhong Kong Custodian
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Teachers
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Soraya Tohidi Montessori Directress
Tracey Thomas Montessori Lead Teacher
Shan Zhong (Sabrina) Montessori TA
Peng Xiao (Mia) Montessori TA
Danielle Christensen Kindergarten
Xining Ma (Sandy) Kindergarten TA
Dan Shan Orff Music
Sonia Secchi Montessori TA
Janelle Blocher Grade 1 / Music
Alice Pan-Moreau Grade 2 / Drama
Jenny Yan Grade 3 / Drama
Laura Murawski Grade 4 / Art
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Brendan Madden Science/Film/PE
Sean Ledet History/Guitar
David Kellogg English/Film
Richard Smith Mathematics
Xin Liu (Apple) Chinese
Hui Yuan Grade 1 TA / Chinese
Wei Meng (Maggie) Chinese
Wenhua Zhang (Abbey) Chinese
Marcus Murphy Language Support/PE
Ezra Wang Music
Jane Xue Violin
Dechun Lu Wushu
Hua Fan Art - Drawing
Yongfu Zhu Art - Ceramics
Jing Liu Dance
Wei Xiong Violin
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Montessori Children’s House
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Mickey Yang
Matteo Scarabello
Ody Tang
Noriko Sykes
Tim Li
Wendy Pan
Karen Qiantian
Valia Zaphiropoulou
Our Montessori Teachers
Our Teaching Assistants
Soraya Tohidi Canada
Mia Xiao China
Tracey Thomas United States
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Sabrina Zhong China
Fangfang Xingfu
Rina Xu
Justin Gong
Charlotte Zhang
McDull Cheng
Bowen Zhang
Han Zhe
Jim Wang
Charles Ge
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The IB Knowledgeable 知识渊博的人 I am knowledgeable. I can use what I have learned wisely.
Thinkers 思考者 I am a thinker. I can solve problems and make good decisions by myself.
Caring 富有同情心的人 I am caring. I say and do things that make people happy. I also take care of my environment.
Principled 有原则的人 I am principled. I am fair and honest. I respect the rules.
Balanced 全面发展的人 I am balanced. I make time for work and play. I have different interests that make me happy.
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Learner Profile Inquirers 探究者 I am an inquirer. I am curious. I ask questions about the world. I love learning and discovering new things.
Communicators 交流者 I am a communicator. I am able to talk, draw, write, and use my body to show people what I know and how I feel.
Risk-Takers 敢于冒风险的人 I am a risk-taker. I have the courage to try new things.
Open-minded 胸襟开阔的人 I am open-minded. I know that people are different from me, and I try to understand them.
Reflective 反思者 I am reflective. I think about the way I learn, and identify where I need to try harder.
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Kindergarten
Claudia Shirra
Dylan Sykes
Eric Wang
Jie Ning Chen
Jason Zhang
Karina Shepel
Kazuto Maeda
Rebecca Sun
Peter Ding
Santiago Vega-Luzuriaga
Danielle Christensen
Sandy Ma Teacher’s Assistant
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1 Grade st
Florencia Gerardo
Miyuki Maeda
Terry Liu
Wen Tan
Ocean Tang
Janelle Blocher
Saskia Hearley
Hui Yuan Teacher’s Assistant
From Spanish, Japanese, and Chinesespeaking backgrounds, the First Graders have done amazing work in English! They have inquired into Signs and Symbols and the Life Cycle, sharpened their Math skills, and learned about how they came from their home countries to live in this beautiful city by the sea. Ms. Janelle
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Visiting Clipper Round the World Yacht Race at Qingdao International Sailing Center
At the Qingdao Museum
Springtime at Zhongshan Park
Chilling at Polar Ocean World
DENTIST!!!
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Jessica Shirra
Maci Christensen
Ryoichi Kato
Alex Wang
Sunny Kato
Jose Gustavo
John Jiang
Julia Thomas
Alice Pan-Moreau
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“I like learning about food and growing tomatoes in second grade. I also like music class. I like my classmates and my teacher. QAIS has helped me become a better student. When I grow up I want to be a chef.” John “My best memories of this year are from when we went to the beach, it was so much fun! My teachers and classmates help me improve my English. They also help me be kind and happy. When I grow up I want to be a firefighter because they care about other people.” Alex “My best memories of second grade are when we cook. My classmates and teachers at QAIS are good because they help me become a better student. When I grow up I want to be an engineer because my father is one.” Jose “I like cooking because it’s fun! My best memory is when we went to the beach together. I enjoy everything about second grade. Second grade at QAIS has helped me improve my math. When I grow up I want to be a vet and take care of animals.” Jessica “I loved our ski trip! I will always remember that trip. I enjoy learning English, social studies, P.E and music. I like Mrs. Alice because she teaches us a lot of things. I like my classmates because they help me and we play together. When I am sad my friends and teacher help me.” Sunny “I like cooking in second grade! I enjoyed making my own secret languages and going on the food hunt. QAIS has helped my English become better. When I grow up I want to be a soccer player.” Ryoichi
“My best memory of second grade was when we went on a food hunt at Hisense supermarket. I like learning about food because every month we cook in class. I think my classmates and my teacher are amazing! QAIS has helped me become a better learner and a better person.” Maci “I like cooking in second grade because it is fun. I enjoy learning about motion in science, it is cool. I like that we get a short nap time after lunch because I get exhausted. I like my classmates because they listen to the teacher and they are nice to me. My teacher is great!” - Julia Inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
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Harry Vega-Luzuriaga
Ellen Zhang
Charlie Liu
Ian Hearley
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creative thinkers! Jenny Yan
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3rd Grade Reflections What will you remember about this year at QAIS? Ellen One thing that I learned from QAIS is we are all in one family, and we are all friends. Friends are very important for our life. Friends can make you happy when you feel very bad. They can make you feel better. Friends have empathy, they know what you are thinking and what you are feeling.
Harry One thing I really like from QAIS is that we can go out and play games like soccer.
Ian One thing I learned this year at QAIS is we investigated baking soda and vinegar! It turned into bubble water. I didnĂt know this, but now I know it.
Charlie Something really funny that I remember about this year was Naeem is my best friend. We played soccer. It was fun!
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Angie Giraldo
David Kolla Suresh Kumar
Johnson Yang
Naeem Tohidi
I am so proud of all my students for their commitment to learning, enthusiasm, ability to take risks and for their respect toward each other, myself, and the school. Each student has internalized the IB learner profiles and attitudes and in the process has brought forth their best possible self each and every day.
Yuka Mizumoto
I am thankful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of students from all over the world. They have been my greatest teachers.
Laura Murawski
Reflections Reflections I am so proud that I am starting to love school and my amazing improvement from the beginning of the year! I would like to thank my loving teachers for making school so much fun and my parents for sending me to this school. Naeem I am so proud of my hard work throughout this year. I would like to thank my teachers and family because they encourage me to try harder. Yuka
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I am so proud that I can do math faster. Now I really like math! I would like to thank my teachers and classmates for their support and friendship. Angie I am so proud that my writing has improved. I can write about anything! I would like to thank Ms. Laura because she taught me how to be respectful. Johnson I am so proud that my reading has improved! I would like to thank all of my classmates for helping me to learn the language.
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Primary Specials
Robotics
Art
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Violin Wushu
Drama Inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
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A Day at Golden Beach Creative teamwork at Golden Beach in Huangdao, 22 September 2011
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Qingdao Museum Block printing and Qingdao culture! 24 February 2012
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Unit of Inquiry Grade 1 All living things grow and change.
Grade 2 People use symbols to express and communicate. 26
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Presentations
Grades 3-4 People use symbols to express and communicate. Inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
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Danny Gustavo
Karol Vega-Luzuriaga
Mi Su Kim
Jun Cheon
Jordan Christensen
Kazuki Shimodera
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Samiya Tohidi
Sam Ding
Andy Hua
Ruth Kolla Suresh Kumar
Bob Wang
Chris Gao
Mr. Brendan Madden Homeroom Teacher
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James Sun
Tiffany L端
Shaun Song
Mi Jeong Kim
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Dominic Choi
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Sunny Gao
Blair Zhou
Emily Song
Cecilia Gong
Kate Cheon
Madison Christensen
Colin Zhang
Mr. Sean Ledet United States
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10 Grade th
Neil Park
Joey Ham
McKenzi Christensen
Randy Zheng
YeJin Kang
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Kevin Park
Kevin enrolled at QAIS in 2008. He is the first student to complete high school and receive a diploma from Qingdao Amerasia International School. As he pursues his BachelorĂs degree at SUNY Albany, we wish him the very best!
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Activities Windsurfing
Coastal Ecology
Hawthorn Festival
Fitness 34
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Artwork Etching Danny Gustavo
Gina Hou
Ye Jin Kang
Ye Jin Kang
Sketches
Blair Zhou Emily Song
Painting Joey Ham
Samiya Tohidi
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Secondary Specials
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Giamberto Giraldo, Bank of Qingdao Zhang Baibo, Artist
Alexander Wassermann, InterContinental Qingdao
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School Trips
Skiing at Jimo
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Filming in Beijing
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Camping at Laoshan
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Holiday
Halloween
First Amerasian Thanksgiving
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Memories
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