Upcoming Events
September
2-4 Sept: After School Activity (ASA) Sign Ups for Elementary Students
4 Sept, 6:30-8:30pm: Back to School Night
6 Sept: QSI Astana Spirit Day! Win prizes! (see below)
9 Sept: Elementary After School Activities start!
12 Sept, 8:30-9:30: PSG General Meeting
13 Sept: Deadline for parents to sign AUP forms. See below for more details.
14 Sept: PSG Community Garage Sale
18 Sept, 11:30-3:30pm: PSG Bake Sale
22 Sept: Hosting American Football (Astana Wolves) at QSI
26 Sept, 9:30am: PSG Event: Parent Walk and Talk
October
9 Oct: PSAT (mainly for Secondary III students)
14-18 Oct: Fall Break (No School!)
25 Oct: Republic Day (No School!)
❤️🐺🖤 Spirit Wear Pop Up Shop Dates ❤️🐺🖤
4 September, 6-9pm
6 September, 12-4pm
⚽️🏋🏻♀️ Upcoming ATHLETIC EVENTS 🏃🏾♀️🏀
Cross Country Athletes, U19 and U15
Mondays & Fridays practice*
Wednesdays Run-the-Track*
Football (aka Soccer) Athletes
Mondays & Fridays all boys practice*
Tuesdays & Thursdays all girls practice*
Wednesdays open field scrimmage for all teams OR games*
*Please note: if you need the late bus you MUST inform Ms. Dasha a day in advance.
News & Information
Chante Givens, Director of Instruction
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Dear QSI Astana Community,
Welcome back! As the new Director of Instruction at QSI Astana (AST), I am truly honored to join this remarkable community of educators, students, and parents, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with all of you. Having worked in education for over twenty years and being in international education for fifteen years, my family and I are finding our new home in Astana and this lovely community.
Adjusting to New Beginnings
We hope that all our students are settling into their classes and finding their rhythm in these early weeks. Our teachers have been working diligently to create engaging and supportive learning environments and are building their classroom communities. If your child is experiencing any challenges or needs additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out—we are here to help!
A year of TRANSFORMATION!
The upcoming school year promises to be one of transformation and growth. At AST, we are committed to fostering an environment where every student can thrive and reach their fullest potential. Our focus this year will be on transforming:
· Learning Experiences through Innovation and Engagement
· Professional Growth through Continuous Learning and Collaboration
· School Culture to Foster Inclusivity and Well-Being
We are excited about the 2024-2025 school year and looking forward to all the growth and change that will happen! Enjoy the warm weather for just a few more weeks, and I look forward to seeing the winter wonderland I hear so much about.
Warmest regards,
Mrs. Givens
Chante Givens, Ed.S.
EMPOWER Introductory Letter
Dear Parents,
Quality Schools International (QSI) strives to provide a positive, safe, and supportive environment in each of our schools. QSI believes it is essential that children have a safe and secure environment in which to develop, thrive, and be successful, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, cultural background, disability, religion, personal beliefs, and socioeconomic status. Because of this, QSI will be implementing EMPOWER as a curriculum that encompasses Success Orientations (SO), social-emotional learning (SEL), and child protection (CP). The EMPOWER curriculum is in alignment with the QSI Success Orientations and the QSI Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy.
The EMPOWER program is an evidence-based comprehensive child development curriculum. EMPOWER was created collaboratively with QSI teachers, counselors, and administrators. The curriculum is based on the Center for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework, International School counselors Association (ISCA) scope and sequence, the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) standards, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) best practices for child protection curriculum. Each of these organizations are renowned organizations in their fields.
The curriculum interweaves the Success Orientations, Social Emotional Learning concepts, and Child Protection concepts with individual lessons throughout the year and will be taught during a weekly class time dedicated to EMPOWER. These lessons will give students a well-rounded set of skills to help them throughout their lives. The curriculum will include:
There are specific lessons for each grade that are developmentally appropriate for that age level. Concepts might be repeated each year; however, the lessons will be different depending on the age of the students. Teachers will communicate with parents about the lessons taught to your child/children.
Please feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Reminder: We are a Nut Free School!
More Announcements from QSI!
♟️🎨 After School Activities (ASAs)!🧵🤸🏽
We are excited to announce that the After School Activities (ASAs) program is about to begin! ASAs offer a great way for students to explore new interests and develop skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Who Can Participate:
· ASAs are designed for students aged 4-10.
Time Slot:
· 3:00 - 3:45 pm
Key Dates to Remember:
· Student Sign-Up: September 2nd - 4th
· ASAs Begin: September 9th
The ASAs will run throughout Term 1, providing various activities for students to enjoy after school. We have carefully selected activities that will engage and inspire your children.
Please make sure to sign your child up during the student sign-up period to secure their spot in their preferred activities.
Thank you for being a part of our school community. We wish you and your children a fantastic start to the school year!
🎒✨ Back to School Night!🎒✨
Join us for Back to School Night! Meet your child's teachers, learn more at our info session,
and grab some fresh Spirit Wear to show your school pride!
When: Wednesday, September 4
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
❤️🐺🖤 Spirit Wear Pop-Shop ❤️🐺🖤
When: Back to School Night
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Great Hall
C A S H O N L Y
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📣 QSI Astana Spirit Day! 📣
🎉 Show Your School Spirit! 🎉
Date: Friday, September 6
Time: Lunch time! (Enter Raffle)
It's time to rock your school spirit gear and show off your pride! Wear as much school spirit wear as you can — t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more.
🏆 Win a Prize! 🏆
Students wearing spirit gear can enter a raffle to WIN a prize provided by PSG!
How to Participate:
- Dress up in your QSI spirit wear or school colors (red & black).
- Check in at thePSG Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop (Great Hall), to enter your name.
- Strike a pose for our spirit photo booth!
Let's make this year the most spirited ever! 🎊
GO WOLVES!
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❤️🐺🖤 Our Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop is here! ❤️🐺🖤
When: Friday, September 6
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Great Hall
Come and grab your spirit gear! CASH ONLY
🎉 BONUS: Wear your spirit gear or school colors and enter our Raffle for a chance to WIN a prize! 🏆🎁
PSG Garage Sale!
It's time to clean out those closets and storage areas!
When: Saturday, September 14
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: QSI Astana
Bring your family and friends to this wonderful opportunity to buy things at bargain prices!
Everyone is welcome!! 🤗
Details:
- Rent a table for 3000 KZT, sell your items and keep the profits.
- Sellers may arrive at 10:00 am to set up.
- To rent a table, please contact Miss Dasha at darya-razdobreyeva@astana.qsi.org
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PSG Bake Sale Fundraiser, Wednesday, September 18th
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We are seeking volunteers to help us during the Bake Sale. Please sign-up to help here:
If you cannot volunteer, we would appreciate donations FREE OF NUTS.
Please click the link below to sign up to bring donations:
We will be happy to receive donated items on Wednesday, September 18th, before 10:30am.
All donations can be dropped off at Ms. Dasha's office.
For hygiene purposes, please deliver your food in "ready-to-sell" form – meaning, pre-cut into pieces or packed/wrapped into individual packages.
Thank you for your support!
AUP & Media Forms: Important
Dear parents,
Please check your email to sign your child's Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Media Release forms. If the AUP is not signed by a parent by Friday, September 13th, that child will no longer be allowed to use any technology in school, personal or school owned, until we receive the parent signature. If your Media Release form is not signed, we will use the information you provided last year or upon student registration. Thank you for your help with this!
If you do not receive the forms to sign, please reach out to Dasha at darya-razdobreyeva@astana.qsi.org.
QSI Astana's
Statement of Purpose
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