Global Newsletter Dec 22

Global Family Newsletter WINTER 2022

A Message from Mariko

DearGlobal Lancer Family and friends,

I just returned home after traveling overseas on business for 5 weeks.

President/Principal Matthew Mohs, and Director of Finance Rommel Buenafe also traveled with me and together, we met with alumni, their families, current students’ families, volunteers, partner agents, and schools. We also made new business connections and recruited new international students. This was a long trip but very productive and important, especially to reconnect with our global Lancer Families and supporting members after a long pause due to COVID-19.

Our country coordinators, Esther in Korea, Paul in the Philippines, Christine in Vietnam, and Sik in Thailand, assisted to make this trip successful. We managed recruiting fairs, school seminars, admission interviews, individual meetings with new and existing

student parents, global Lancer family gatherings, and visits with our partner agents and schools. We covered territories including Germany, the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.

This was the first trip for Mr. Mohs to Asia and also his first international business travel for the school. By visiting the countries and meeting with families and partner agents, he gained an understanding of the importance of supporting international families and working with partners, and how to keep our school attractive and competitive in the global market.

In this edition, we showcase our activities on this trip and our global Lancer Families and friends. We also include our school activities, IE students, and new updates.

We sincerely thank you for your continuous support and trust in our education.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mariko Fujiwara Director, Office of International Education

spring 2023

Important Dates

SPRING 2023

Returning students January 2023

• Dorm opens Monday, January 2

• Return to school start date Tuesday, January 3, 8am New Students for January 2023

• Housing arrival Saturday, January 21

• Orientation starts Monday, January 23, 9am

• Orientation ends Thursday, January 26, 3pm

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS

• Second semester classes begin Friday, January 27, 8 am

MID-WINTER BREAK

• Mid-winter break starts Thursday, February 16 after school

• Return to school Tuesday, February 21, 8am

SPRING/EASTER BREAK

• Easter/spring break starts Thursday, April 6 after school

• Return to school April 17, 8am

YEAR-END

• Graduation: Friday, June 2, 6pm

• School year ends Thursday, June 8

• Dormitory move out by Sunday, June 11, 10 pm

• Dorm closed Monday, June 12

• Homestay student move out Thursday, June 15

International Student Scholarship Fund

to the International Student Scholarship Fund is a direct way to allow a student in need to have an opportunity to access education that they might not experience otherwise, as well as obtain real-world skills and hands-on international experience by living abroad.

Donating

We encourage everyone to consider the impact that a scholarship fund could make in the life of an international student. Scholarship funding is truly a gift that keeps on giving for years to come.

For our step-by-step guide on how you can support the International Student Scholarship Fund, click here.

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Global Engagement Trip

The Kennedy Catholic President/ Principal, Director of Finance, and IE team spent the fall traveling to several countries connecting with prospective students and networking with our Global Lancer Family.

SOUTH KOREA

PHILIPPINES

Rommel and Paul visited the U.S. Embassy and worked with Education U.S.A./ Fulbright Office in October 2022

A Global Lancer Family gathering in the Philippines

President/Principal Matthew Mohs presents at a Parents’ Seminar

A Global Lancer Family get-together

GERMANY

Mariko attended an agency networking event in Berlin, and an academic fair with Katharina, a partner agent in Germany

Ms.Minji Kim, IE students Suan & Jian’s mother, shows Matt and Rommel around the city

Global Engagement Trip

THAILAND

VIETNAM

Seminar in Thailand

Global Engagement Trip on-the-road

JAPAN

Naru Kosugi '17, Asuka Nagayasu '16, and Kai Nagai '19 received a Kennedy Catholic Challenge Coin in November 2022

TAIWAN

Mariko worked with Ms. Ann Chan, U.S. Commercial Service staff member in the U.S. Embassy in Taiwan, to develop a pathway program with multiple schools in Taiwan. Pictured left is from a visit to the HSINCHU International Academy & Korrnell Academy in Taiwan.

A Global Lancer Family dinner in Tokyo in November 2022

Ms. Sachiko Yamaguchi, Mother of Ko Yamaguchi '22, helped Mariko with a study abroad fair in Tokyo

student profile

My name is Long and I am in 11th grade. I have been studying here for three months, and I am loving the experience so far. By speaking English every day, my skills are rapidly improving.

I heard about Kennedy Catholic High School through one of my childhood friends. When I told my mom about my decision, she immediately asked my friend’s parents about good U.S. schools and they suggested Kennedy Catholic right away.

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Kennedy Catholic students cheered their Lancer Athletics football team to victory, and celebrated with a night on the town! The Homecoming Dance was held at the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle, WA. Everyone attended in formal attire, and were able to experience art exhibits, photo booths, fun and dancing!

AUGUST

In August, we welcomed new students and took a tour of Bainbridge Island

Extraordinary Experiences

In September, students enjoyed the annual Washington State Fair

OCTOBER

In October, students got to enjoy a festive pumpkin patch

In December, students celebrated the holidays at a Christmas party

In November, students attended the Music Man Theater Show and enjoyed Korean Barbecue for lunch

Dorm Outings

Students in the dorm had fun this fall during several outings and events. They got to spend a day driving go carts at the SkyKart Indoor Racing Center, and had fun at a Trampoline Adventure Park. They also got to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, and were able to break bread with several Kennedy Catholic faculty members!

Email: INT@kennedyhs.org

Phone: USA (+1) 206-957-9757

Website: www.kennedyhs.org/int