Upcoming Events
November
18-29 Nov: NHS Winter Food Drive
20 Nov, 7-8pm: Community Town Hall - Phone Use at School
22 Nov, 4-7pm: Secondary FunFest (for Secondary students only)
23 Nov, 12:30-1:30pm: MSA Planning Team Meeting
December
3 Dec, 8:30-9:30am: PSG Monthly Meeting
4 Dec, 11:30am: PSG Bake Sale
6 Dec, 3-6:30pm: Winter Concert and Bazaar
6 Dec, 3-6:30pm: Spirit Wear Sale! (Same time as Bazaar!)
11 Dec: Kazakhstan Independence Day Celebrations
13 Dec: Last Day for the Angel Tree Gifts
16 Dec - 7 Jan: Winter Break! (No School!)
16 Dec - 27 Dec: Winter Kids' Camp for ages 4-9
⚽️🏋🏻♀️ Upcoming ATHLETIC EVENTS 🏃🏾♀️🏀
Tournament JV Boys and Girls Futsal @ Haileybury: Saturday November 23rd Starts at 9 AM
Tournament Varsity Boys and Girls Futsal @ Haileybury: Saturday November 30th Starts at 9 AM
Volleyball: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm *Ages 11 and up for Boys and Girls
Boys Basketball: Team Workout Mondays, Practices Wednesdays, and Fridays; games on Saturdays
Girls Basketball: Practices Tuesdays & Thursdays; games on Sundays
Varsity Boys Jiu-jitsu: launching after Winter Break. Stay tuned.
News & Information
Message from the Director
Dear QSI Astana Community,
Welcome to the penultimate edition of The Howling Wolf! As we approach the end of this quintile, I’d like to draw your attention to the many exciting events leading up to our well-deserved winter break from December 16th to January 7th. In particular, we hope to see everyone at our Winter Concert on December 6th from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. This event will feature performances by all of our talented music students, celebrating their hard work so far this year. The evening will also include a holiday bazaar with vendors from around the city—perfect for picking up holiday gifts—as well as new spirit wear merchandise sold by our PSG. Let’s come together to support our students and enjoy the festive season.
Thank you for your continued support!
Joshua Garrett
Director
PSG Parent Social: National Museum
Thank you to everyone who attended the National Museum Parent Social with us! We had a great time and are looking forward to the next event!
Spirit Wear Sale
We have new merch for sale! Come check it out at the Winter Bazaar on December 6th!
Other Announcements
NHS Winter Food Drive
We are proud to share that our National Honor Society (NHS) students are leading a Food Drive in partnership with the Red Crescent, running through November 29! This student-led initiative has a goal of collecting 200kg of non-perishable food items to support those in need. You can help us reach this goal by dropping off donations in the Great Hall, where you'll also find a thermometer display tracking our progress. If we reach our goal, the NHS has planned a special surprise celebration for everyone! Let’s support our NHS students in this charitable endeavor and make a positive impact this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity and encouragement!
Suggested Non-Perishable Food Donations:
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Canned vegetables (corn, beans, peas, etc.)
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Canned fruits (pineapple, peaches, mixed fruit, etc.)
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Canned soups and stews
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Pasta and pasta sauce
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Rice and grains
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Lentils, beans, and chickpeas (dried or canned)
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Canned fish (tuna, salmon, sardines)
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Boxed cereals and oatmeal
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Flour and sugar
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Cooking oil (vegetable, olive, or sunflower oil)
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Shelf-stable milk (UHT milk)
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Baby food and formula
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Instant noodles and soup mixes
Community Town Hall: Cell Phone Use Policy
Join us to discuss our upcoming Cell Phone Use Policy! We've spoken to students, parents, and staff separately. Now, let's come together to hear everyone's voice. See you there!
🎶 Join Us for the "Winter Wonderland" Concert ❄️
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Winter Concert! Come celebrate the season with an evening of beautiful music performed by our talented students. The concert will feature a mix of festive songs, instrumental performances, and choir pieces that are sure to warm your heart.
Date: December 6th
Time: 4 PM (Bazaar opens at 3pm)
Location: Great Hall
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and support our students. We encourage families and friends to attend and share in the joy of this season.
Bring your festive spirit and come enjoy the music!
We can't wait to share the magic of the season with you!
Concert Attire: Red, White, Green Colors, Festive clothing or Winter-style clothing.
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🎄🎁 Bring the Holiday Joy to a Child with Special Needs or Children from Low Income Families 🎁🎄
We would like to announce the start of our annual Angel Tree charity event! Each year, with the help of the Nur Alem Foundation, QSI organizes gifts for children from low-income families and those with special needs.
🎁 This year, we need 20 gifts and 500 candy bags, and we hope for your support.
🎄 You can pick an angel with a gift request from the special Christmas tree in the Great Hall.
Details:
ℹ️ Please inform Ms. Dasha which angel you have chosen.
🎁 Purchase the requested gifts (details on the back of the angel).
↪️ Return the gift with the angel attached to Ms. Dasha by Friday, December 13.
🤍 Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Note: you can find the candy bags at any supermarket in the city.
Angel Tree Charity
QSI Kids Winter Camp: Register Now!
From the Counseling Department
November/December Career Awareness
In an effort to increase career awareness for our students, each month will have a theme and each class their own career within that theme. Teachers will have resources and I would love to have some guest speakers talk to the kids about their job. If we need to find translation we can also do that. If you know of anyone that would be willing to speak students, please fill out this form and I will follow up with you: November/December Career Awareness Volunteering
21st Century Skills
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QSI Astana's
Statement of Purpose
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