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The American School of Kinshasa TASOK TALK June | 2020 In This Edition:

• Message from the Director – Class of 2020! • Celebrating our Senior Class - Reflections • Farewell to our TASOK Teachers • Celebrating Diversity through Sports • Middle School Visual Arts • Play is the New Superpower • Business Office Update • Grade 5 Visual Arts • Elementary Talent Series • Together Time • #virtuallyTASOK • Your Own Story • Grade 5’s Virtual Journey to Secondary

Message from the Director – Graduation Ceremony 2020! It is that time of year where we would normally be scrambling around campus, finalizing the preparations to celebrate our TASOK Class of 2020 with our ceremonial graduation on June 3rd. Our guests and speakers would be putting the final touches on their speeches, with anxious seniors practicing walking across the stage in their cap & gowns, and I would be finalizing my speech to the TASOK Community. What a year this has been for the class of 2020! This is a new experience for all of us, and will definitely go down in the history books. Congratulations on your achievements – you did it! I would like to offer a few words of encouragement. First, continue to instill the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in life and everything you do. Remember as you reflect on this past year and others, and as you get ready to start your new journey, your time and friends here in Kinshasa and at TASOK will always be a huge part of your life. We live in a time of never-ending change and challenges, go on to university with an open mind knowing that you leave here with the skills and knowledge to really make a difference in the world. For those with undecided paths, when the time comes you will know what to do, as with all matters of the heart you will know when you find it. And finally, be happy – this is a time to celebrate, you achieved your goals. Find support in your friends and loved ones, thanking your parents for their support in your achievements. We celebrate you and honor you today. Be safe, be well, be kind, Dan Mullen TASOK Director

Congrats TASOK Class of 2020!

Celebrating our TASOK Senior Class! Senior Paths & Reflections

Priyamvada (Pia) Singh After school ended the way it did, I was very confused about what was going to do next. I was planning on a year off to intern and work on my skill set. With having to leave all of a sudden and uncertainty about my academic life, I was really stressed out. Over the past few months I've learned to take things as they come and stay positive no matter what. I got accepted into FLAME university in India, which was one of my top 3 and will be attending there next year. I've enrolled in an Economics Honors course. I'm excited about the future. I don't necessarily know what will happen or what it's going to be like, but I'm going to embrace it to the best of my ability. All the best to the rest of the TASOK family! Darina Kebese Hello, my name is Darina Kabese. I will be attending Seattle Pacific University next fall and will be studying business. I also hope to do a minor in public relations.

Sandy Rubuye Hello everyone! My name is Sandy Rubuye, Next fall, I will be attending the University of San Francisco, in California. I am really excited to see what the university and the city have to offer to me. At USF, I will be majoring in Sociology and might take a minor in criminology or African-American studies.

Guy Alexandre My name is Guy Alexandre Lukama and I will attend Saint John’s University on New York City where I will study Business and specialize in Communication and Advertising.

Yujin Wang Yujin Wang - I will study Finance and Math at The University of Wisconsin, Madison!

Sayhaan Patel Sayhaan plans on pursuing a career path aligned with his passion for Computer Science. While, accepted to Rollin’s College and the American University of Sharjah, he is undecided at this time.

Manish Saha Manish was accepted at Lynn University in Florida, but has since switched gears to the University of Windsor in in Canada.

Huraa Fatima Hey, my name is Huraa. I’ll be attending Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, majoring in International Economics and Finance. I’m hoping to also do a minor in Communication Design.

Niharika Gupta My name is Niharika and I will be attending the University of British Columbia this fall in Vancouver, Canada. Despite everything, I am hoping to be on campus a few months from now and I am very excited. I plan to study International Relations and Political Science and participate in a few clubs and activities. I want to work for NGOs, the UN, or perhaps even be a diplomat, I'm not really sure. However, the school is representative of a lot that I value, UBC is one of the most diverse universities in Canada and is ranked number one in the world for taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. I can't wait to be part of this community and meet all the different people! While it is huge, unlike our lovely campus (which, the size, scares me a little), I hope I find a new me through the activities, classes, and community like I did when I first joined TASOK five years ago

Jona Xhaho Hello, my name is Jona Xhaho. I will be attending KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business in Brussels, majoring in Business Administration. Afterwards, I hope to start a Law Graduate Degree.

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Farewell...to our TASOK Teachers! Paula Baxter – Elementary Principal & Lesley Peacock – Secondary Principal Elementary School: We are incredibly lucky that our teacher leavers this year are so few. I think it will be a great relief to our students to see so many familiar faces in August. But sadly, we do have to say farewell to Michèle Dierckens and Valerie Hochstetler. After three years as an elementary French teacher, Michèle and her family will return to France to take up residence in their own Parisian home. Michèle’s children will walk to the local school, and she plans to teach in a PYP school in the city. Valerie’s departure to the US coincides with her husband’s work sabbatical; however, they intend to return afterwards and we look forward to seeing Valerie again in February 2021. Michèle and Valerie will be missed by us all, and especially your children. Please join our staff in wishing Michèle and Valerie all the best as they depart on their new adventures on June 12. With deep gratitude on behalf of all our students who have been taught French by Michèle and supported in their learning by Valerie, we extend our thanks and say farewell. Michèle and Valerie will be missed by everyone. Bon chance! Paula Baxter

Secondary School: The turnover rate in the Secondary School is very low this year, with four of our teachers leaving. Most of you will be very aware of these teachers, since they have taught across grades and I’m sure your child/ children would have joined them in the classroom at some stage during their time at TASOK.

Isabelle Goessens has taught in the

Science and Math Departments for 3 years. Her major area has been in IB Diploma Physics. Isabelle has a wide range of subject experience has also taught AP Calculus, IB Diploma Mathematical Studies, and Integrated Science. She will be leaving us to teach

WeIB Physics and Integrated Science at the International School of Manila, Philippines. Isabelle has many memories of TASOK, but her most memorable is the people she met at school and in Kinshasa. She will never forget the unique students she taught, her wonderfully supportive colleagues and friends with whom she went on so many random adventures.

Nick Timmerman, well, everyone knows

Nick. He has taught an impressive repertoire of subject areas during his 5 years at TASOK; PreK - Grade 5, Music, Grade 6-12 Choir, Musical Theatre, and Performing Arts. He is taking a break from teaching and with his wife Suzanne joining the United States Foreign Service, it still remains unsure to which country they will be posted. One take away he has from TASOK is that “he has never seen students come more alive and find themselves than during rehearsals and in school musicals”.

Brittany and Chris Schreurs have worked at TASOK for 2 years., Brittany as the Learning Support Specialist for the Secondary School and Chris having taught, Diploma Chemistry, Biology and Integrated Science.

They will be moving to the International School of Islamabad in Pakistan next year. Brittany will continue in

her capacity as the Learning Support Coordinator and also whole school Specialist and Chris will teach Science, DP Biology and Chemistry. Brittiany will always remember the many strong relationships she had with TASOK parents (and students) and will truly miss the families that she worked with. Chris will take away the memories from coaching basketball and the relationship he had with the team and fellow coaches, as well as the amazing students and teachers he was able to work with and learn from.

We would like to wish Isabelle, Nick, Brittany and Chris all the best. They leave us after being instrumental in

developing a curriculum that is authentic, inquiry based and student centered taking us towards authorization in the IB Middle Years Programme. Lastly, I would like to mention that their classes have always been full of life, energy and fun, just ask your children and I’m sure they will agree!

We thank everyone for their contributions to the TASOK Community over the years and wish them all the

best in their new adventures! -The TASOK Family

Celebrating Diversity Through Sports Neil Wilson - Elementary PE Teacher During these tough times, it was difficult to find things that motivate or drive our students to remain fit and healthy. But this was exactly what motivated the PE department to try something new. During week 7 of our online learning unit we celebrated our cultural differences through our love of games and sports from our diverse background of cultures. On Thursday 21 May, the United Nations celebrated World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Our goal was to encourage students to show their diversity by posting their favorite sport or game from the country or region they come from onto a Padlet. This Padlet was viewable by the entire elementary school, which aimed to showcase the diversity of our TASOK elementary school community. The enthusiasm to share their favorite sports and games was a breath of fresh air. The range of activities spread from soccer, boxing, swimming and basketball, to more traditional games such as kaloke and nzango, both coming from our host country Congo. Students also posted pictures and videos of themselves participating in these games with family and friends. They went as far as to dress up in their traditional outfits or don their favorite team’s uniform to show their support. Here are some examples of how our students shared their cultural diversity with one another: If you would like to see the whole Padlet you can click on the link here. As you can see from the Padlet, the TASOK community is very diverse in the games and sports they like as well as the countries we come from. What brings us all together is the love of sports and games and the health benefits that these bring. It was so great to see the enthusiasm of this activity and brings a smile to my face to know that so many of our students and parents enjoy being active!

Middle School Visual Arts Rydah Parry - Preschool to Grade 7 Visual Arts Teacher

“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse

Anna in Grade 7 recreated an artwork that summed up our

experience with continuous learning! Creating interesting tasks every week for my Middle School Visual Arts students during continuous learning at TASOK proved to be challenging, but as soon as I read about this challenge Recreating Famous Artworks exploding on the internet, I knew it was one I had to challenge them to try! After quarantine started in many different parts of the world where people were now required to stay home, the Getty Museum in Los Angeles closed due to the spread of the coronavirus but during this challenging time, they found a way to keep people engaged with art. They challenged their social media followers to “recreate a work of art with objects (and people)” from the comfort of their own homes. And the internet did not disappoint. After the museum shared some examples of this art challenge with its own staff, social media users began posting their artistic recreations. The internet exploded with hilarious examples after many more museums and art galleries worldwide got involved. Some used their pets as stand-ins for the human subjects in art history, and everyone had to get creative about how they saw everyday items. One person used a dustpan to represent a blue house found in a Chagall painting, while another used half a dozen rolls of toilet paper to mimic the poofy shape of a powdered wig in an 18th-century Parisian painting. These types of recreations will make you laugh, and then they’ll have you looking around your own home to see what you could conjure up for a masterpiece from history! Here are some awesome Grade 6 examples: Aashina

Cordelia

Aryan Matis

Rudy Le Pauline

Why play is the superpower we all need right now? Helen Bartlett - Preschool Teacher When we think of play, for most of us we imagine children playing with toys or friends. What we don’t think of is adults and that in play we are all learning. Early Childhood teachers know about the benefits of play on children’s development, health, and wellbeing, and this is why our classroom is driven by play. However, these benefits do not stop at a certain age and are beneficial for people of all ages. Play can positively influence your physical and mental health, your relationships, and your productivity at school and work. Here are some of the many benefits of play for the whole family:

Brain Function. We all learn best when the learning activity is interactive,

fun, and engaging. When challenges are playful, we are more likely to remember what we have learned and are more willing to engage in

similar activities again. Imagination and Creativity. When we are engaged in playful activities, we stimulate our creative minds and increase our imagination which helps us create new things, learn new skills, and solve problems. Emotional Well-Being. Through play, exploring nature, and having fun we support our emotional health by replacing negative beliefs and behaviors and making them positive ones. Play can also act as a great distraction and means of increasing happiness. Connections with Others. When we play alongside others, there is laughter and fun, this can increase empathy, understanding, and compassion for others. When we play with others it is easier for us to break the ice and develop friendships.

Social Skills. Play activities can support in building and maintaining skills for teamwork, cooperation, perspective-taking, communication, and boundary-setting. All lifelong interpersonal skills. Productivity. We are the most productive when our mindset is content and not overwhelmed. When our mindset is happy, the quality we put into our work/learning increases. Play can help you to achieve an energetic and happy mindset and support you in getting things done at work. Innovation. Just as play boosts productivity, it also helps us to

think about creative solutions to problems. This creativity helps us think about new ways of doing things, developing new ideas, and creations. Less Stress. Playing can release endorphins, which are the body’s natural “happy” chemicals that make us feel good. Endorphins are chemicals that can relieve pain, boost wellbeing, and promote happiness. When endorphins are released, it also relieves stress in the body, and in these times we could all do with relieving a little stress. With this, all in mind, gather the family together and put the superpowers of play into action.

Hello TASOK families! We look forward to welcoming you in the fall when we open again to on-campus learning. Congratulations to the many new families joining us! TASOK has every intention of resuming its quality instruction in 2020-2021. At this time, we are also preparing for continued support of our students and families via a "Blended Learning" for those who are unsure of their return to Kinshasa. Stay tuned for regular communication from our director and board of trustees about opening of school. Our business office just completed the invoicing process for 2020-2021. Invoices and tuition agreements were sent to you directly or to your employer, as applicable. TASOK is a not-for-profit institution dependent on tuition and fees for its operations to ensure learning. Normal fees and tuition deadlines remain unchanged. The communication we sent out includes the fees schedule, instructions on tuition agreements and payment options, payment deadlines, and frequently asked questions (FAQ). We thank all who already returned the signed agreements. We urge others to complete and send as soon as possible to confirm once again your child(ren)’ enrollment next year. New parents usually meet with me right after the admission is confirmed to complete the enrollment process. However, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions we are doing all online. I am available to explain the process via email (business@tasok.net), phone (+243818801330) and can also plan a zoom meeting at your convenience. This plan is open to returning parents as well. If your situation has changed or you want to make a modification in your payment plan, let us know right away and we will update your records accordingly. We have a reduced staff in the office on a rotating schedule. However we are doing our best to attend to your needs as timely as possible. The Business Office is responsible to follow up on the paperwork needed to complete the enrollment process. We are currently accepting deposits to secure seats; the balance can be paid in August. Deadline to complete payment for either plan is August 3. Note that Elementary School classroom supplies are included in the tuition fee. PE shirts for grades K to 12 and some limited supplies for Secondary School will be available for purchase when the campus re-opens. Thanks for your cooperation.

Kareen Laplanche Finance Manager Email: business@tasok.net | +(243) 81-880-1330 www.tasok.net | to access TASOK Payment Portal: CLICK HERE skype : kareen.laplanche twitter : @kareenlaplanche zoom : Kareen Laplanche’s Zoom Meeting (WAT – West Central Africa Time Zone)

Grade 5 Visual Arts Rydah Parry – Preschool to Grade 7 Visual Arts Teacher “Art is as natural as sunshine and as vital as nourishment.” – MaryAnn F. Kohl

We had an eventful start of the semester in Grade 5 Elementary Visual Arts - in early April we delved into online learning and then things got even more interesting! With Grade 5 online art projects such as Andy Goldsworthy-inspired radial designs, texture rubbings, finding letters in our environment, nature animal collage, mosaic design using food in your kitchen, researching an artist from your cultural background and observational drawing from nature; the visual arts seemed to become more of a treasure hunt around the home and garden. But this meant students could think more creatively, be more resourceful and come up with ideas ‘outside the box’ than if we were within the four walls of the art studio! Week 5 nature animal collages This art project required students to look around their garden and collect any leaves, seeds, sticks and flowers they could find. They were then required to create three different animals from the natural materials. Grade 5 students posted many amazing animals on Seesaw! Here are some examples:

Christopher Jessica

Liam

Eleanor

Ahmad Jessica

Jessica Akeelah

Isabel

Eleanor Isabel

Elementary Talent Series Kimberly Hall - Elementary Music Over the past six weeks, students in elementary participated in an event dubbed #VirtuallyTASOK Elementary Talent Series. There was a wide variety of 40+ acts, which included great creativity, imagination and risk-taking from singers/rappers, gymnasts, magicians, roller bladers, dancers and instrumentalists. The show premiered every Friday afternoon on Seesaw and Storypark. It will run for another two weeks, with a grand finale on June 11. Post your feedback to the performers on Seesaw!

Together Time Caroline van der Merwe - Preschool Teacher Most of us have had moments when we have felt overwhelmed by what we need to do each day, helping our children with their learning, remaining focused on our jobs, house chores, cooking and finding time to relax amidst the chaos. Many of us have spent more time at home with our child(ren) than what we might be used to. In a regular week, numerous people play important roles in our children’s lives from the teachers who spend time with them during the school morning to those who cater for their extracurricular needs. During our current online learning situation, much of this has been put on hold and we, the parents, play a much bigger, hands-on role during school hours than before. Is all this ‘together time’ all that bad? Could it possibly instead have long-lasting, positive benefits to our children? When we think of family time, it is often associated with board games on weekends or watching a movie together, going fishing or bike riding or even camping trips and holidays by the sea. Maybe we could take a fresh look at these weeks of together time at home and the positive implications they could have on our child's emotional well-being. Time together as a family helps parents and children reconnect and strengthens family bonds. The more time spent together, the more parents can observe and learn about their child’s strengths and weaknesses, and as a result, will be able to better guide and help them. Children will be much more comfortable to share their feelings leading to a greater sense of trust being developed between parent and child. Children who spend time with their parents participating in activities together, build a positive sense of self-worth. When children feel that they are valued by their parents, they feel more positive about themselves. Spending time together helps children to better cope with challenges, instilling a feeling of security and confidence. Talking, listening, accepting their unique differences, showing affection and encouragement, allowing them to be part of decision making helps them to grow into the confident young people who in turn will make a difference in other people's lives. It is up to us as parents to be willing to go down on their level, enter their world (which might just help us in understanding them a little more) and strengthen those important relationships. These together times should not be seen exclusively as specific events, as mentioned above, but include meal times, homework (and now school work), popping out to the shops together (maybe getting an ice-cream), showing interest in a hobby or maybe even reading together regularly. Currently, we are more confined to our homes but don’t forget that even sitting down, sharing in a cup of tea or hot chocolate with some biscuits or something you baked together, can mean more to your child than you could ever imagine. This can also open doors to important and meaningful conversations where once again trust is built and relationships deepened. More than anything, children crave our time and undivided attention. We need to use our together time wisely. This is a very unexpected but perfect opportunity to build on our relationships with our children. Maybe this is also a time to create some new, long-lasting norms in our homes. We need to let our children know how much we love them and how much we cherish this time that we have together with them. Sometimes actions speak louder than words….

#VirtuallyTASOK By Sondra Fischer, Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher “Online learning tells me everything I need to do in school. It helps me learn, “Grade 3 student. Grade 3 students were already knowledgeable about many online learning platforms. They took risks using new technologies and balanced schoolwork and free time. Students reflected on their feelings towards online learning. The survey showed that most were able to work independently and they liked online learning! They communicated their opinions. ‘One thing that I like about online learning is....

• I don't need to be in my car to get to school

• It’s helping me to learn • I can listen to books on www.getepic.com! • I can do sports at home! • Being at home with my parents • That I can learn more

They cared about their friends and checked in once a week via Zoom.

As thinkers, they created visual models of fractions and photographed fractions in their homes.

Grade 3 students were principled and made sure to cite their sources and use hyperlinks for photo credits.

Open-minded Grade 3 students inquired into new topics and new technologies, like Google Earth. They collaborated online to create a visual image of how we are sharing the planet and its resources.

And they read a lot of books!

Your Own Story, Cultural Diversity Timothy Hatcher – Grade 5 After doing quite a bit of 'finding out' about migration and immigrants, they were given the task to write a story that included an object or person that was important to them. The instructions were intentionally left vague for open interpretation. They could choose fiction or non-fiction. I was very impressed with the results. Through their stories, the Grade 5 students proved themselves to be thoughtful, caring and reflective learners. https://padlet.com/thatcher10/n74prn4eg43un58d The World Day for Cultural Diversity was 21st May. The students were given an optional task to share something that represented culture to them. Their contributions were shared on this Padlet. Online learning has had its challenges, but Grade 5 have managed to build community and stay connected. Quality and important learning is still taking place. I document evidence of students' growth and progress every day. Many days, the students exceed my expectations. I am going to paraphrase something Marilyn Manson said in the early days of the George W. Bush administration. He said something like, times of adversity inspire artists' creativity. I would like to include teachers in the definition of artists, and this adverse time has definitely stretched our creativity and other skills. Akeelah (Nurse Nathalie's daughter) often refers to the 'growth zone' when writing reflections about her learning. I think that many of us have had the opportunity to visit this 'growth zone', and I think we will return in August as better educators because of it.

Grade 5’s Virtual Journey to Prepare for Grade 6 By TaShawndra Govan, ES Counselor

Advancing to the next grade is exciting but can be a bit daunting and overwhelming as well. In order to maintain the well-being and learning continuum of students, a successful transition is highly sought after. The Grade 5 jump to Grade 6 means not only moving from Elementary to Secondary School, but transitioning from the PYP to MYP. Due to Covid-19 and the school closure, the planned shadow days filled with meeting next year’s teachers, asking questions and getting a tour of the upper campus has become virtual. With Padlet, many varied contributors from the Secondary School were to provide all of this in one single platform. The Grade 6 teachers introduced themselves in short videos, the current Grade 6 students responded to the Grade 5 students’ Q&As, and together with Lesley Peacock (Secondary principal) and Garrett Austin (MYP coordinator) gave overviews of the Secondary School and MYP. We are hopeful that the Grade 5 students will end this school year feeling prepared and ready for Grade 6 in August. While it is our aim to support students during this major change, their own personal resources and coping skills is another key aspect. Here are some characteristics to consider:

• resourcefulness • resiliency • independence • mindset • self-efficacy

Over the summer, I suggest that you talk with your child about these traits and help them strengthen any if needed. If you’re interested in viewing the Padlet, go to https://padlet.com/tgovan/1vxkgy4pi96ixwf8. As always, you can contact me with any questions or concerns at tgovan@tasok.net

Upcoming Events: • June 12th – Final Day of Classes • August 17th – First Day of 2020/2021 Academic Year

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What is the AGM? The Association General Meeting is held twice per year in the Cultural Activities Center, typically in November and May. The purpose is to share updated information about the programs, school operations, policy updates, and Board elections with the TASOK Community. Unfortunately, the previously scheduled May 9, 2020 would take place during the current COVID-19 social gathering restrictions and closed campus. As such, the 2020 AGM will be postponed until our return to campus. Board elections will take place during the rescheduled AGM and the date will be announced on the TASOK website as well as communicated in advance through the August 1, 2020 TASOK Talk. How Can I Get Involved? Please reach out to one of our current Board members to find out more about how you can be involved. They will also share a bit about the time commitment necessary as part of the positions, along with the great things the Board is currently working on.