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EAGLE NAVIGATOR SHANGHAI AMERICAN SCHOOL 2016-2017

EAGLE NAVIGATOR 2016-2017

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Shanghai American School Community,

Welcome to SAS! We are excited that you are a part of our school community!

The Eagle Navigator is meant to serve as a quick reference when you have questions about school policy, school leadership, or simply whom to contact with an issue or need. If you are new to SAS, please take the time to page through it carefully. We have worked to keep the Eagle Navigator focused and concise for ease of use.

I do have some requests:

Participate in school life! One hallmark of an American-style education is the variety of events in which students and parents can participate. Performances, athletic contests, events hosted by our PTSA—all of these help create a sense of community and belonging, but only if we come together to either help out or simply enjoy the moment.

Follow school communications. We work hard to communicate regularly and clearly. Please keep informed by reading the weekly “A Look Ahead” from our Communications office as well as communications from academic leaders in the division in which your child is enrolled.

Guard your school ID. We work very hard to create both a welcoming and a safe environment for our community. The school ID is the way we know you are a part of our school. Guard it with care and have it replaced quickly if it is lost.

Support the SAS PTSA! Our parent leaders work hard to plan or support school events, raise money to support school en- deavors, and build a bridge between parents and school leaders. They also hold monthly meetings to provide information and programs important to parents. Please seek to support the PTSA events and play a role in our school community!

Ask! Don’t guess. There will be times when you will not understand a choice made by the School or you will simply wish to learn more about an aspect of your child’s education or school life. Please reach out to school leadership to know the facts. Miscommunication or misunderstanding can be avoided in this way.

Revel in our diversity! SAS is a school which supports many different nationalities, hopes and dreams. We honor and celebrate that fact and hope you will too.

Become familiar with our Mission and Core Values. We are a school that is mission-inspired. We honor a set of values and expectations that underlie all that we do at the School. Become familiar with them and celebrate them with us.

Know that as a non-profit institution—rare in Shanghai—we commit all of our resources to supporting our students and our programs. We are here to build futures and take great pride in doing so with reflection and care.

I do hope I will have the opportunity to talk with many of you in the months ahead. Have a wonderful year!

Sincerely,

Marcel G. Gauthier Head of School Shanghai American School

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AUGUST 2016 FEBRUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 2016–2017 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT DATES 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 July/August 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 July 26 Arrival of New Faculty 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 July 28 First Day for New Faculty 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 August 3 First Day for Returning Faculty 28 29 30 31 August 5 PD Day 26 27 28 August 8 New Student Orientation Pudong SEPTEMBER 2016 August 9 New Student Orientation Puxi MARCH 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT August 10 First Day for Students

T 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 September 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 Mid-Autumn Festival 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 PD Day (no school for students) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 October 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1-7 National Day Break, (no school) 14 PD Day (no school for students) 26 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 APRIL 2017 OCTOBER 2016 November SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 Parent Conferences (school in session) 4 Parent Conferences (no school) 1 1 11 End of ES Trimester 1 25 American Thanksgiving Holiday (no school) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 December 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 End of 1st Semester 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17-31 Winter Holiday (no school)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 January 30 30 31 1-3 New Years Day and Winter Holiday continues 4 School resumes/First Day, 2nd Semester MAY 2017 NOVEMBER 2016 28-31 Chinese New Year Holiday (no school) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 February 1-3 Chinese New Year Holiday con’t (no school) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 PD Day (no school for students) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 March 3 End of ES Trimester 2 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27-31 Spring Vacation (no school) 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 April JUNE 2017 DECEMBER 2016 3 Extension of Spring Vacation (no school) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 Tomb Sweeping Day (no school) 20 Parent Conferences (school in session) 1 2 3 1 2 3 21 Parent Conferences (no school) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 May 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 May Holiday (no school) 30 Dragon Boat Festival (no school) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 9 End of School Year – Students 1/2 Day July 2017 T JANUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 30 31 www.saschina.org Phone: (86-21)6221-1445 Final – March 17, 2016 Website: www.saschina.org Phone: (86-21) 6221-1445 Email: [email protected] EAGLE NAVIGATOR AUGUST 2016

From the Head of School 3

2016-2017 School Calendar 4

Key Contacts 6

Medical Information 10

Transportation Information 12

Safety & Security 13

Food Services 13

Technology 14

PowerSchool 15

Library 15

Dress Code 16

Finance 16

Eagle Shop 16

After School Activities 17

FAQ 17

We are Pudong PTSA 18

Welcome Back from the Puxi PTSA 19

Say What? 20

Frequently Called Numbers 21 EAGLE NAVIGATOR 2016-2017

KEY CONTACTS

he following are key administrative and educational contacts for 2016-2017 and their telephone extensions. You may reach them by dialing 6221-1445 (+86-21 6221-1445 internationally). To contact individuals within the school via email, use the Tfollowing email format: [email protected] (i.e., "[email protected]"). SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM Head of School Deputy Head of School Deputy Head of School Marcel Gauthier Pudong campus Puxi campus Ext. 2103 Emily Sargent-Beasley George Entwistle Secretary: Maria Tay Ext. 3341 Ext. 2500 Ext. 2103 Secretary: Carol Zhou Secretary: Alicia Mao Ext. 3521 Ext. 2527

Deputy Head of Chief Financial Officer/ Director of Human Educational Programs Chief Business Officer Resources and Student Learning Jørgen Hoeven Helene Reiter Emmanuel Bonin Ext. 2119 Ext. 2105 Ext. 3520 Secretary: Serena Lu Secretary: Carol Zhou Ext. 2117 Ext. 3521

Director of Technology Alan Preis Ext. 2200 Office Manager: May Shao Ext. 2206

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SCHOOLWIDE Director of Chinese Director of Marketing and Program Communications Suyi Wang Kevin Lynch Ext. 2111 Ext. 2156

Associate Director of Associate Director of Educational Programs Educational Programs and Student Learning and Student Learning Janet Claassen Fay Leong Ext. 5124 Ext. 5124 Secretary: Alicia Mao Secretary: Carol Zhou Ext. 2527 Ext. 3521

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PUDONG CAMPUS PUXI CAMPUS High School Principal High School Principal Benjamin Lee Sascha Heckmann Ext. 3350 Ext. 2514 Secretary: Sylvia Shen Secretary: Nikki Wang Ext. 3351 Ext. 2501

High School Vice Principals High School Vice Principals Kate Preis Christine Doleman Ext. 3308 Ext. 2541 Justin Wild Kate McKenna Ext. 5115 Ext. 2516

Middle School Principal Middle School Principal Theron Mott Becky Read Ext. 2450 Ext. 3306 Secretary: Erlin Trihandini Secretary: Joni Fu Ext. 2452 Ext. 3318

Middle School Vice Principal Middle School Vice Principal Glen Karlsson Karl Poulin Ext. 2453 Ext. 3700

Elementary School Principal Elementary School Principal Shawn Colleary Michael Allen Ext. 3300 Ext. 2416 Secretary: Rebecca Shieh Secretary: Linda Yeh Ext. 3301 Ext. 2401

Elementary School Vice Principal Elementary School Vice Principal Sanna Robinson Teri Lynn Ferentz Ext. 3307 Ext. 2412

Secretaries Secretaries

Sylvia Shen (HS), Joni Fu (MS) and Zoe Zhao (ES) Nikki Wang (HS), Erlin Trihandini (MS) and Linda Yeh (ES)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FINANCE Director of Finance Billing Inquiries Wendy Li James Hu Ext. 2120 Ext. 2124 Harry Ling Ext. 2121

Cashiers, Puxi Cashier, Pudong Emily Yu (Reimbursement) Veronica Xu Ext. 2127 Ext. 3125 Issy Qing (Receiving) Ext. 2522

TRANSPORTATION Pudong Puxi Henry Zhu Jason Huang Ext. 3257 Ext. 2327

FACILITIES Facilities Director Associate Director of Risk Management Christopher Levesque Steve Vannoy Ext. 3253 Ext. 2114

POWERSCHOOL Student Information and Database Manager (PowerSchool) Arlette Pimentel Ext. 3758

Pudong Puxi PowerSchool Engineer PowerSchool Engineer Eric Castro May Zhang Ext. 2258 Ext. 2528

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ADMISSIONS Director of Admissions Registrar Alice Li-Arndt Nicki Rampton Ext. 2157 Ext. 2523

COMMUNICATIONS Communications Manager Publications Coordinator Abby Torres Cristin Merker Ext. 2415 Ext. 3272 Communications Coordinator Kendall Sternberg Ext. 3274 DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS Development Manager Development Coordinator Crickett Kasper Amber Harper-King Ext. 2256 Ext. 2263

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2017 Board of Trustees (left to right) Collins Jun Qian, Treasurer Stephen Dyer, Member Beatrice Chan, Member Andrew Field, Member York-Chi Harder, Board Chair Lyndon Chao, Member Gwendolyn Cardno, Member Alan Yeung, Vice Chair Cory Williams, Member

Not pictured: Sue Luh, Secretary Michael Mangelson, Member

Assistant to the Board of Trustees Tang Chetkul Ext. 2255

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

Each division on both campuses has a full-time registered nurse. If you are unsure of which action you should take, please con- Additionally, we have a staff of substitute nurses, a nurse on-duty tact your doctor or school nurse. for all after school activities and a certified athletic trainer on each The information provided is not intended as a substitute for campus. appropriate medical intervention. If your child is kept home from The following information will help guide all parents in school, please call your school secretary or e-mail to the class regards to our medical requirements and guidelines. The contact teacher to notify them of the absence. For further questions please information for each divisional campus nurse and athletic trainer is contact your school nurse. also included below. In case of an emergency, SAS will need the contact informa- Fever tion for each child’s parent or guardian(s). This includes parents, A fever is a warning that all is not right with the body. The best way grandparents or any other adult that oversees the student’s safety. to check for fever is with a thermometer, which every home should In the event that the primary guardian is traveling, please fill out have. No child with a temperature equal to or above 100˚ F (37.8˚ the “Temporary Guardian” section in PowerSchool and notify the C) should be sent to school. A child needs to be fever free for 24 office and child’s teacher so they will know who to contact in case hours before returning to school. Normal temperature is 98.6˚ F of an emergency. Please make sure that your information is kept up (37˚ C). to date in PowerSchool. Cold, Sore Throat, Cough NEW STUDENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS A child with a “mild” cold, but otherwise feeling well, may go to Medical examination school, but a child with a “heavy” cold and a hacking or pro- New students must have a medical examination completed by a ductive cough belongs at home even if there is no fever. A child physician within six months of SAS’ starting date. The medical complaining of a mild sore throat with no other symptoms may go form is available on the SAS website and needs to be submitted to to school. However, if white spots can be seen in the back of the your divisional nurse before the start of the school year or on the throat, or if a fever is present, keep the child at home. first day of school. Remember to make a copy for your personal records. Returning students entering grade 3, 6 and 9 must also Stomach Ache, Vomiting, Diarrhea submit a current medical examination. Consult your doctor if your child has a stomach ache or abdominal pains which are persistent or severe enough to limit his/her activity. Immunization requirements If vomiting occurs, keep your child home until he or she can keep SAS has mandatory vaccininations for all students. These include: food down. A child with diarrhea should be kept home. • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) • DTP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Pain • Polio • Toothache – contact your dentist Booster vaccinations are necessary at age 4-6 and 11-12. Please • Earache – consult your doctor note that SAS follows the United States Center for Disease Control • Headache – a child whose only complaint is a minor head- (US CDC) immunization schedule for all students in order to ache usually need not be kept home. Encourage your child maintain consistency. Please contact your divisional nurse if you to drink plenty of fluids. Frequent or persistent headaches have any questions. may indicate a serious health problem.

PowerSchool Conjunctivitis, “Pink Eye” Additional medical information to be submitted online for Pow- Symptoms include eye redness, itching, and increased drainage or erSchool records includes emergency contact person(s), medical pus. It is very contagious! Students will be sent home/must stay home history, medication permission, and emergency care permission. until they have received 24 hours of antibiotic eye drop treatment. Rash HEALTH GUIDELINES Rash or spots may cover the entire body or appear in only one Parents are occasionally confronted by their child complaining of area. Call your physician or school nurse if you are uncertain about feeling ill on a school day. The following information is designed whether to send your child to school with a rash. to offer guidance of when to send your child to school and when to keep them home due to illness. They are meant to benefit your child and the SAS community’s health and wellbeing. These are also conditions for which your child may be sent home from school.

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GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING FOOD ALLERGIES Shanghai American School is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. Although we cannot guarantee a com- pletely allergen free environment, our goal is to minimize the risk of exposure, encourage self-responsibility in children to make healthy choices, and have a plan in place for possible emergencies. Because peanuts and tree-nuts comprise over 90% of all serious allergic reactions, SAS has guidelines banning peanuts and tree nuts from both campuses. Furthermore, the school cafeteria does not serve foods that contain nuts. Students who have allergies to other foods will be managed on an individual basis.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS SAS has a certified athletic trainer for each campus. They assist players and coaches during on campus sporting practices and games. Each athletic trainer is available throughout the school day and at sporting events on campus. Athletic trainers offer support to school nursing staff, are accessible for immediate medical care and can provide follow-up care that is essential for contact and collision sports.

AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI) In order to keep students and staff in the safest and most comfortable environment possible, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is checked three times a day. If the AQI is between 151-200, there is modified outdoor activities and PE classes. In the circumstance that the AQI reaches above 200, there will be no outdoor recess or PE class. If your child has any special condition that requires special consideration in regards to outdoor activity, please contact your school nurse. The Heat Index is checked during hot summer weather. Outdoor restrictions start to be enforced when the outdoor temperature reaches 90F/32˚C. There are no outside activities when the Heat Index reaches 104F/40˚C.

PHONE CALLS FROM SCHOOL At times the school nurse may need to phone you. If you see the school number (021 3402-4530) appear on your phone please answer.

MEDICAL CONTACT INFORMATION Pudong campus Puxi campus Elementary School Nurse: Sarah McCracking Elementary School Nurse: Cecilia Yu Office location: ES nurse office near the ES Office location: E141 library Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2404 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3309 [email protected] [email protected]

Middle School Nurse: Chen Brautigan Middle School Nurse: Fiona Johnston Office location: M106 Office location: M102 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3320 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2456 [email protected] [email protected]

High School Nurse: Deborah Pauly High School Nurse: Susanne Markmann Office location: H112 Office location: H140 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3359 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2506 [email protected] [email protected]

Athletic Trainer: Caleb Lott Athletic Trainer: Joshua Euten Office location: H-112E Office location: L103 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 5309 Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 6195 [email protected] [email protected]

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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Shanghai American School provides daily bus service for more than is designed to enhance the operations of our transportation services 2,200 Pre-K through grade 12 students, faculty and staff. Pas- while providing parents real-time access to bus and student loca- senger safety and efficient travelling times are two of the foremost tions as they travel to and from school, as well as to other school priorities of our transportation services. Riding the bus is a time sponsored events and destinations. to connect with friends, do homework, read, or just enjoy some The TMS allows users to obtain real-time and historical data personal quiet time. pertaining to their child’s ridership on SAS buses. Users can search Our bus fleet has over 140 coach buses, and students ride in for the location of the bus, review historical data from the past climate-controlled comfort in upholstered seats complete with week, as well as receive up-to-date communications from the SAS seat belts. All regular student buses have a bus monitor and are Transportation Office. All the data collected is done so with the equipped with a Transportation Management System (TMS), a cell student’s identification card being scanned when he or she gets on phone, and first-aid and emergency supplies. and off of the bus. Parents can gain access to the TMS through the mobile smart- Bus Pickup Locations phone apps for Android and iOS devices, as well as via the TMS Morning and afternoon buses serve neighborhoods covering most web portal in PowerSchool. of the Shanghai area. The majority of regular student bus stops are located within a few minutes walk from families’ homes. The TMS parent user manual is also be available in PowerSchool.

Bus Routes and Ride Times Parents Riding on Buses The morning and afternoon bus routes extend into most of the Parents are allowed to ride on regular student buses, but seating areas of Shanghai and ride times vary depending upon location and priority will be given to students. daily traffic. For more detailed bus route information, contact the SAS transportation department. TRANSPORTATION CONTACT INFORMATION Riding the Bus Pudong campus A bus monitor is present on each bus. Students in grade 2 and Henry Zhu, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3257 younger sit in assigned seats at the front of the bus. All students are [email protected] required to wear seat belts. Although the bus service is optional, students of all ages enjoy spending time with their friends, study- Puxi campus ing, listening to music or doing quiet activities while riding the bus Jason Huang, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2327 to and from school. [email protected]

After School Activity (ASA) Bus Service Transportation is available for students in grades two and above participating in co-curricular sports, clubs and after school activities. ASA buses are driven on fixed routes with major bus stops. They are not door-to-door. An example of after school activity bus departure times include: • Pudong campus: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. • Puxi campus: 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

Bus Monitors Bus monitors are designated for each SAS bus. They are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their bus riders and help foster a sense of community on each bus. All bus monitors are trained, and retrained, annually by our school nurses.

Communication with Parents There is an extensive communication system between all parties including the school, parents and bus monitors. During all bus rides the school is in contact with each bus. Parents are able to communicate with the transportation office at any time.

TMS The Shanghai American School Transportation Management Sys- tem (TMS) was officially launched in December 2015. The TMS

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SAFETY & SECURITY Student safety is one of our top priorities in the daily management SECURITY CONTACT INFORMATION of our campuses. We have an extensive security system in place, and Associate Director of Risk Management all security guidelines must be followed to ensure the safety of all Steve Vannoy, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2114 our students. [email protected] SAS has a comprehensive security camera network, and each unlocked entrance and exit is staffed with trained security guards. Pudong campus In order to maintain the safety of our students, parents, faculty Security CCTV Room and staff, the following guidelines must be followed by all persons Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3294 entering SAS’ school grounds: Safety Team Assistant • School ID must be worn and displayed at all times by stu- Felicity Dong, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3292 dents, parents, faculty and staff when entering the campus. [email protected] • Every ayi, driver, or non-parent that picks up a student must bring the Student Pick Up Pass each time they pick up Puxi campus the student. Security CCTV Room • The Student Pick Up Pass needs to be displayed on the Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2339 driver’s side of the windscreen. Safety Team Coordinator • When driving on campus the following rules apply to all Olive Xu, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2307 drivers: [email protected] • All entrances and exits must be unobstructed. Any motor vehicle blocking an entrance or exit will be If you have any questions or concerns, please contact any member removed. of our security team. • Speed limit is 20 KPH. • Please keep an eye out for students and staff.

FOOD SERVICES

At Shanghai American School we understand that you want the best for your child, including the meals we provide on a daily basis. Both of our campuses provide hot and well-balanced meals to our students every day through two food service companies, Chartwells (Eurest) and Sodexo. Each cafeteria is free from peanut products, MSG, and transfats. Lunches are provided on campus from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Additionally, each campus has a coffee and snack bar that remains open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To purchase a meal or snack the child must have an account balance. The child or parent can put money on the account with the food service company cashier located in the upper school cafeteria. The balance will automatically be electronically transferred to the child’s security ID card, which they can scan at a food service FOOD SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION station to pay for their meal. The food service company will notify Pudong campus the elementary school secretary if a student’s balance is low, and the Chartwells (Eurest) elementary school secretary will contact parents. Middle and high Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3290 school students are expected to manage their own card balances. [email protected] If a card is lost, you must immediately contact the food service company to cancel the card and transfer the balance to the new ID Puxi campus card. Sodexo If your child has a food allergy you must email the food service Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2562 company and your school nurse. [email protected]

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TECHNOLOGY BRING YOUR OWN MAC (BYOM) TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT Shanghai American School has a Bring Your Own Mac (BYOM) SAS operates Apple Centers on both campuses that can perform program for all middle and high school students. Students in both in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs on Mac computers, grades 6-12 must bring to school a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iPads, and iPhones. In addition, students can get technology help MacBook computer (less than 4 years old) with Mac OS X Version in the Technology Hubs in the Secondary Libraries at both Puxi 10.11 (or later) operating system. and Pudong campuses. Student computers must have a productivity suite that is capable of saving documents in standard Microsoft Office (Word, KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Excel, PowerPoint) formats. Examples of productivity suites with Technology Director this capability include: Alan Preis, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2200 • Microsoft Office 2011 or 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) [email protected] • Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) • OpenOffice IT Office Manager • LibreOffice May Shao, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2206 [email protected] Students may also use online applications, such as Google Documents/Spreadsheets/Slides or Microsoft Office 365, although Puxi Lead Engineer network connectivity may be needed. David Fan, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2205 [email protected] PRINTING Network printers are available for student use on both SAS cam- Puxi Technology Support Supervisor puses. To print to one of these printers, you must install SAS print- Ling Lin, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 6329 ing software and purchase print credits from one of the print credit [email protected] stations. In Pudong, students may purchase print credits anytime during the day at the Tech Support office in the Secondary School Pudong Lead Engineer Library. In Puxi, students may purchase print credits in the Library James Yang, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3208 at the credit station that is open during lunchtime every Monday, [email protected] Wednesday and Friday. Once you have purchased print credits, you can use your SAS login to release jobs printed to network printers. Pudong Technology Support Supervisor Terry Lv, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3209 [email protected]

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POWERSCHOOL LIBRARY PowerSchool is the School’s database system and main source of The Shanghai American School community is served by four student information here at SAS. PowerSchool is also the primary divisional library media centers. Our elementary and upper school communication tool between families and the School, and updated libraries are led by six librarians who are ready and willing to sup- information is vital for transportation, medical, activities, and port the reading and research needs of our students, staff, and par- finance purposes, amongst others. ents. The SAS libraries maintain a collection of over 160,000 print As PowerSchool is the central database for student informa- volumes that are available for checkout by our school community. tion, we encourage all parents to make sure that their child’s In addition, SAS has a growing OverDrive eBook platform that can information is up to date. Your child’s information is connected to be accessed through the links below. The SAS libraries look forward all our systems in the School, such as the website, learning manage- to helping make your year a successful one. ment system, invoices, admissions, and library services. Each family is given their own username and password. If you SERVICES have trouble logging in or lost your log in credentials, please con- The SAS libraries’ opening hours vary between campus and divi- tact [email protected] and we will respond to your request. sion. Individual libraries do have extended afternoon hours and PowerSchool is an important tool for SAS parents, and can be potential weekend hours. More information about a specific used to find the following (and much more): library’s hours can be found by contacting its librarian. If you have • Most updated grades and attendance any questions please feel free to come and visit with us. • Demographics update • Report card archive LIBRARY LINKS • SAS important links The SAS libraries can be accessed through LibGuides and Over- • Surveys drive. Through Libguides, you can reach our library catalogs, • Activities and sports sign ups research database, and LibAnswer, where you can chat one-on-one • Calendars with our librarians. Overdrive is a collection of ebooks and audio- • Invoices books. It is used by many public libraries, and once your account • Enrollment and re-enrollment process set up, you can have access to your home library’s collection, as • Medical information well. • Bus transportation information • Online directory SAS LibGuides - http://libguides.saschina.org/ • Daily announcements SAS OverDrive Platform - http://saschina.lib.overdrive.com/ • Lunch menus • SAS Board pages

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DRESS CODE EAGLE SHOP

Students should choose clothes that are appropriate for school and The Eagle Shop was founded to serve the needs of the SAS stu- that show they have respect for themselves and for everyone else dents, teachers, and the community and is staffed by our PTSA in the SAS community. What a student wears to school should volunteers. There is one shop located on each campus, and they not distract other students or interfere with their learning. Each offer a variety of merchandise including SAS hoodies and T-shirts, division has a dress code that is specific and appropriate to that age pajama pants, PE uniforms, spirit gear, required school supplies group; however no student should wear the following: and unique gift items. With your generous support, the Eagle • Clothes that support the use of substances that are not Shop proceeds directly benefit the School to support and enhance appropriate for student consumption (i.e., tobacco, drugs, student learning. alcohol, etc.) If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the • Clothes that are not sensitive to others’ feelings and beliefs campus shop directly. • Clothes that allow others to see their undergarments • Shirts that reveal the midriff or cleavage EAGLE SHOP CONTACT INFORMATION • Revealing shorts or skirts Pudong campus Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. These expectations apply for all school-related activities including Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3418; [email protected] dances, field trips, and dress-up days like Halloween. If the school deems that a student is not wearing appropriate clothing, he or she Puxi campus may be asked to phone home to have their parent bring appropriate Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. clothing before the student is allowed to return to school activities. Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2590; [email protected] FINANCE

The Finance office bases its operations out of the Administration building on the Puxi campus. However, both campuses have a cashier’s office where payments for fees (such as replacing a lost ID card) can be made. The Finance office will issue an E-invoice to parents for tuition or school applications. For China Alive and other school-related trips, payment notices will be sent from those respective offices.

LOCATION & WORK HOURS Finance Office First floor of Administration building, Room D104 Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The financial services are centralized in the Puxi campus.

Pudong Cashier Second floor above the main receptionist’s office, Room M200A Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Puxi Cashier First floor of Administration building, Room D105A Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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AFTER SCHOOL FAQ

How do I replace a lost ID card? ACTIVITIES If a card is lost, please immediately contact the food service provider on your campus to cancel the card. To replace an ID After School Activities (ASAs) are offered to students throughout card, you must first pay an RMB 100 fee at your campus’ cashier the year. SAS offers more than 300 ASAs between our two campus- office. Your cashier will give you a receipt. Please take that receipt es. ASAs are designed to provide balanced lifestyles for students of to the Admissions office (located across from the elementary school all ages. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of library in Pudong, and above the upper school library in Puxi) sports, fine arts, clubs, service, and academic activities that support where they will issue you a new card. You can contact your food and compliment our curriculum. Depending on the personality service provider to transfer the balance to your new ID card. and passions of the student, there is something for everyone! Descriptions of the offerings are available through each divi- My child is sick, what should I do? sion’s office prior to the registration period. Contact your division Please contact your doctor or school nurse. For more information, office for more details. see the “Health Guidelines” information in the Medical section on page 10.

Are nuts allowed as a snack? Because peanuts and tree-nuts comprise over 90% of all serious allergic reactions, SAS has guidelines banning peanuts and tree nuts from both campuses and all school related activities.

I can’t log in to PowerSchool. Your log in credentials for PowerSchool and our Parent Portal are the same. If you have any questions or concerns or if you encounter any technical issues, please contact [email protected].

What is TMS? TMS is our Transportation Management System. With TMS, you can track student and bus location information via PowerSchool and the mobile app. The mobile app is available for download through PowerSchool.

What do I do if my child is not on their scheduled bus? Please contact the transportation office for your respective campus. Pudong campus Henry Zhu, Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 3257 [email protected] Puxi campus Jason Huang , Tel: 6221-1445, Ext. 2327 [email protected]

Where can I find the official school calendar? The calendar can be found on page 4 of the Eagle Navigator, and on the school website at www.saschina.org.

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We are PUDONG PTSA

he Pudong PTSA warmly 2016-2017 SAS PUDONG UPCOMING EVENTS welcomes new families to our PTSA BOARD MEMBERS Monday, August 8 community and looks forward Co-Presidents New/Transferring Family Orientation to seeing our returning families Sabrina Williams & Jin Hui as we gear up for another exciting year. T [email protected] Wednesday, August 10 Please mark your calendars and plan to [email protected] First Day of School for Students attend the first PTSA meeting on Thursday, August 18. The goal of this first meeting is Treasurer Friday, August 12 to introduce school administrators, share Novita Tan 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. information about the community and [email protected] Newcomer Social, Family to Family services offered, and detail the schedule of Willowbrook at the Green Hills, Jinqiao PTSA events for the year. Hope to see you Vice President of Communication there! Malavika Nambiar Thursday, August 18 The goal of the Parent, Teacher, Stu- [email protected] 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. dent Association (PTSA) is to support and First PTSA General Meeting, enhance school programs and to promote Vice President, High School Welcome Back Coffee and Vendor Fair and develop a sense of community. Our Karen Jaran parents and teachers play an important role [email protected] Saturday, October 29 in the community and work together not SAS Pudong Fall Carnival only on educational, social, and welfare Vice President, Middle School matters, but to celebrate the diverse cultural Yaling Wang traditions of our students. When our stu- [email protected] dents contribute their energy, ideas, and en- thusiasm, the engagement is complete. By Vice President, Elementary School enrolling your children at SAS Pudong, you Paula Russell are already a member of the PTSA organi- [email protected] zation. We invite you to become an active member. The PTSA has service and event Eagle Shop committees dedicated to building com- Anita Widjaja munity, as well as fundraising to support [email protected] academic and extracurricular programs on campus. Volunteer in the Eagle Shop, serve Newcomers concessions at a sports event, decorate the Terrie Shen & Gauri Chary school for middle school dances, arrange [email protected] flowers or set up for concert receptions, [email protected] chair an event committee or be a room parent. Cooperation and collaboration are not only classroom skills at SAS Pudong, they are very much a part of all school activities. The PTSA encourages parent involve- ment so please join us. Share your ideas, share your talents. Help us build the SAS Pudong community. To find out more about getting involved, please visit the Pudong PTSA blog (sites.saschina.org/pudongptsa), email us ([email protected]) or contact any of the PTSA board members listed below. We wish you and your family a wonderful 2016-2017 school year.

Sabrina Williams & Jin Hui Co-Presidents, SAS Pudong PTSA

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WELCOME BACK FROM THE PUXI PTSA

he Shanghai American School 2016-2017 SAS PUXI PTSA UPCOMING EVENTS Puxi Parent, Teacher, Student BOARD MEMBERS Tuesday, August 9 Association (PTSA) is a volun- President 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. teer organization committed Jodi Montgomery New Student Orientation to supporting the school mission through T [email protected] Performing Arts Center (PAC) social, educational and fundraising activities. As a parent of an SAS student, you Vice President of Events Wednesday, August 24 are automatically a member of the PTSA Stacey LoFrano Harrison 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. where there are many opportunities for you [email protected] First PTSA General Meeting to be involved in your child’s education. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Participating in the PTSA provides Vice President of Communications Community Information Fair an avenue to meet new friends, embrace Lydia Lee Performing Arts Center (PAC) our diverse community and be involved in [email protected] your child’s school experience. Along with Friday, September 2 organizing parent and teacher networking Vice President of Eagle Shop 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. events, we also support student activities Sandi Heald New Family Coffee such as the Booster Club, Passport Club, [email protected] Upper Cafeteria (UC) middle school socials and elementary class parties. Our volunteers also run and man- Treasurer Friday, September 9 age the Eagle Shop and organize fundrais- Grace Zhang 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. ing events like our Winter and Spring [email protected] Welcome Back Social Bazaars and our Spring Auction. Performing Arts Center (PAC) Please look to our blog http://sites. Secretary saschina.org/puxiptsa/ for full contact Sam Datta Saturday, October 15 information as well as more detailed [email protected] International Fair information (re: our upcoming events such SAS Puxi School Grounds as our New Family events, Welcome Back Elementary School Head Rep Social, Community Information Fair and, Monica Lindblad Wednesday, October 26 of course, our very popular International [email protected] 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Fair). To contact us, please feel free to email PTSA General Meeting us personally or send a message to ptsa. Middle School Head Rep [email protected]. Christina Ye On behalf of the PTSA, welcome to [email protected] SAS and we hope to see you soon! High School Head Reps Jodi Montgomery Sophie Shi & Grace Zhang President, SAS Puxi PTSA [email protected] [email protected]

Chinese Liaisons Letian Xu & Jennifer Mangelson [email protected] [email protected]

Korean Liaison Sally Yi [email protected]

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SAY WHAT? A guide to SAS acronyms

t’s the language of SAS, and if you are AMC: American Math Contests not familiar with it, it can be over- AMIS: The Association of Music in Inter- whelming. Here’s a cheat sheet, so you national Schools can start learning our school’s jargon. APAC: Asia Pacific Activities Conference IWe probably missed a few, but it’s a good ASA: After School Activities start. ASMA: American Scholastic Mathematics Association ACADEMICS BEIMUN: Beijing Model United Nations ACT: American College Testing CISSA: China International Schools Sports AOK: Areas of Knowledge Association AP: Advanced Placement CS: Community Service APUSH: Advanced Placement United FLL: FIRST LEGO League States History GSA: Gay Straight Alliance CAS: Creativity Action Service GIN: Global Issues Network CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point Average H4H: Habitat For Humanity DREAMS: Design, Research, Engineering, JAR: Jaya’s Animal Rescue Math and Science JV: Junior Varsity EAL: English as an Additional Language MUN: Model United Nations EE: Extended Essay NAHS: National Art Honor Society GPA: Grade Point Average NAQT: National Academic Quiz Team LOCAL INTERNATIONAL HL: Higher Level NHS: National Honor Society SCHOOLS IA: Internal Assessment OEE: Our Edge for Excellence BISS: British International School IB: International Baccalaureate R4L: Relay For Life CISS: Concordia International School IBD: International Baccalaureate Diploma R&S: Roots and Shoots Shanghai IBO: International Baccalaureate Organi- S2F2: Shanghai Student Film Festival DCS: Dulwich College Shanghai zation SHAMUN: Shanghai Model United Na- SCIS: Shanghai Community International IEAL: Intensive English as an Additional tions School Language SISAC: Shanghai International Schools SMIC: A local Chinese international ITBO: IOWA Test of Basic Skills Athletic Conference school in Pudong MAP Test: Measures of Academic Progress SPCA: Society for the Prevention of Cru- SSIS: Shanghai Singapore International Test elty to Animals School PBL: Project Based Learning SRC: Social Responsibility Club WCIS: Wellington College International PLC: Professional Learning Community STUCO: Student Government School PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test WISS: Western International School of SL: Standard Level THE WHO’S WHO Shanghai SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test EAGLES: Empowered, Adaptable, Glob- YCIS: Yew Chung International School SBR: Standards Based Reporting ally Minded, Literate, Ethical, Skilled SPUP: Student Pick-up Pass Inquirers APAC SCHOOLS STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering PAG: Parent Advisory Group AISG: American International School of and Math PTSA: Parent Teacher Student Association Guangzhou STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineer- TA: Teacher’s Assistant Brent: Brent International School Manila ing, Arts and Math WASC: Western Association of Schools CA: Canadian Academy, Kobe TOK: Theory of Knowledge and Colleges CISS: Concordia International School WOK: Ways of Knowing Shanghai PLACE NAMES HKIS: Hong Kong International School ACTIVITIES BBT: Black Box Theatre ISB: International School of Beijing ACAMIS: Association of China and Mon- LLH: Library Lecture Hall (Pudong) SFS: Seoul Foreign School golia International Schools LMC: Library Media Center (Puxi) TCIS: Taejon Christian International AIME: American Invitational Mathematics PAC: Performing Arts Center School Examination PD: Pudong UNIS: United Nations International AMAC: Anime Manga Appreciation Club PX: Puxi School of Hanoi SRC: Shanghai Racket Club WAB: Western Academy of Beijing

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Pudong Frequently Called Numbers

The following are key administrative and educational contacts for 2016-2017 and their telephone extensions. You may reach them by dialing 6221-1445 (+86-21 6221-1445 internationally). To contact individuals within the school via email, use the following email format: [email protected] i.e., “[email protected]”.

School Wide Head of School Marcel Gauthier Ext. 2103 Secretary Maria Tay Deputy Head of School Pudong Campus Emily Sargent-Beasley Ext. 3341 Secretary Carol Zhou Ext. 3521 Deputy Head of Educational Programs and Student Learning Emmanuel Bonin Ext. 3520 Secretary Carol Zhou Ext. 3521 Director of Technology Alan Preis Ext. 2200 IT Office Manager May Shao Ext. 2206 Pudong Technology Support Supervisor Terry Lv Ext. 3209 Director of Marketing and Communications Kevin Lynch Ext. 2156 Associate Director of Educational Programs and Student Learning Fay Leong Ext. 5124 Secretary Carol Zhou Ext. 3521 Cashier Veronica Xu Ext. 3125 Billing Inquiries James Hu Ext. 2124 Harry Ling Ext. 2121 Transportation Office Henry Zhu Ext. 3257 Associate Director of Risk Management Steve Vannoy Ext. 2114 Safety Team Assistant ([email protected]) Felicity Dong Ext. 3292 Student Information and Database Manager (PowerSchool) Arlette Pimentel Ext. 3758 Pudong PowerSchool Engineer Eric Castro Ext. 2258 Director of Admissions Alice Li-Arndt Ext. 2157 Registrar Nicki Rampton Ext. 2523 Communications Manager Abby Torres Ext. 2415 Development Manager Crickett Kasper Ext. 2256 Assistant to the Board of Trustees Tang Chetkul Ext. 2255 Activities Director Scott Hossack Ext. 3450 Athletic Trainer Caleb Lott Ext. 5309 Pudong Campus Food Services ([email protected]) Chartwells (Eurest) Ext. 3290 High School Principal Benjamin Lee Ext. 3350 Vice Principal Kate Preis Ext. 3308 Vice Principal Justin Wild Ext. 5115 Secretary Sylvia Shen Ext. 3351 Nurse Deborah Pauly Ext. 3359 Middle School Principal Becky Read Ext. 3306 Vice Principal Karl Poulin Ext. 3700 Secretary Joni Fu Ext. 3318 Nurse Chen Brautigan Ext. 3320 Elementary School Principal Shawn Colleary Ext. 3300 Vice Principal Sanna Robinson Ext. 3307 Secretary Zoe Zhao Ext. 3301 Nurse Sarah McCracking Ext. 3309

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Puxi Frequently Called Numbers

School Wide Head of School Marcel Gauthier Ext. 2103 Secretary Maria Tay Deputy Head of School Puxi Campus George Entwistle Ext. 2500 Secretary Alicia Mao Ext. 2527 Deputy Head of Educational Programs and Student Learning Emmanuel Bonin Ext. 3520 Secretary Carol Zhou Ext. 3521 Director of Technology Alan Preis Ext. 2200 IT Office Manager May Shao Ext. 2206 Puxi Technology Support Supervisor Ling Lin Ext. 6329 Director of Marketing and Communications Kevin Lynch Ext. 2156 Associate Director of Educational Programs and Student Learning Janet Claassen Ext. 2107 Secretary Alicia Mao Ext. 2527 Cashier (Reimbursement) Emily Yu Ext. 2127 Billing Inquiries James Hu Ext. 2124 Harry Ling Ext. 2121 Transportation Office Jason Huang Ext. 2327 Associate Director of Risk Management Steve Vannoy Ext. 2114 Safety Team Coordinator ([email protected]) Olive Xu Ext. 2307 Student Information and Database Manager (PowerSchool) Arlette Pimentel Ext. 3758 Puxi PowerSchool Engineer May Zhang Ext. 2528 Director of Admissions Alice Li-Arndt Ext. 2157 Registrar Nicki Rampton Ext. 2523 Communications Manager Abby Torres Ext. 2415 Development Manager Crickett Kasper Ext. 2256 Assistant to the Board of Trustees Tang Chetkul Ext. 2255 Activities Director Steve Doleman Ext. 2578 Athletic Trainer Joshua Euten Ext. 6195 Puxi Campus Food Services ([email protected] ) Sodexo Ext. 2562 High School Principal Sascha Heckmann Ext. 2514 Vice Principal Christine Doleman Ext. 2541 Vice Principal Kate McKenna Ext. 2516 Secretary Nikki Wang Ext. 2501 Nurse Susanne Markmann Ext. 2506 Middle School Principal Theron Mott Ext. 2450 Vice Principal Glen Karlsson Ext. 2453 Secretary Erlin Trihandini Ext. 2452 Nurse Chen Brautigan Ext. 2456 Elementary School Principal Michael Allen Ext. 2416 Vice Principal Teri Lynn Ferentz Ext. 2412 Secretary Linda Yeh Ext. 2401 Nurse Cecilia Yu Ext. 2404

22 NOTES Shanghai American School inspires in all students: 上海美国学校激励并培养所有的学生:

• A lifelong passion for learning 终身学习的热情

• A commitment to act with integrity and compassion 诚信与仁爱的信念

• The courage to live their dreams. 追求梦想的勇气。

Pudong Campus Shanghai Links Executive Community, 1600 Lingbai Road, Sanjiagang, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China 201201 Tel: 6221-1445, Fax: 5897-0011 Puxi Campus 258 Jinfeng Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, China 201107 Tel: 6221-1445, Fax: 6221-1269 www.saschina.org