一、二至十年级MAP测试（MAP Test from Grade 2 to 10）

　　9月下旬，北京君诚学校二至十年级的学生统一参加了为期两周的MAP测试。MAP测试是一个在美国和全球公认的学业评估系统，采用机考模式，测试学生在英语语言使用、数学和英语阅读方面的学术水平。通过MAP测试，我们可以知道：

　　• 本学年用来衡量学生成长的基准分数，可以与往年数据相比较。• 百分数，显示学生和世界各地的孩子组成的年级标准化小组的对比。• 在阅读方面的 lexile 得分，帮助家长和学校选择合适的英语书籍。• 非常详细的连续学习，让老师清楚学生该准备学习什么技能。(有关MAP的进一步详细介绍，家长敬请移步以下链接：教学 | 揭开「MAP测试」的面纱) MAP测试没有计时，每个测试模块 80分钟，但是大多数学生只需要 40 到 60 分钟就可以完成测试。二年级的学生只参加阅读和数学考试。3-5 年级的学生参加阅读、语言运用和数学考试。6-10年级的学生参加阅读，语言运用，数学和科学四门测试。MAP测试的重点不在于分数，其目的是帮助学校观测学生在整学年的学术成长。

　　In late September, SIBS students from Grade2 to 10 took part in a two-week MAP test. MAP test is a recognized academic assessment system in the United States and around the world that uses a computer test model to test students' academic skills in English language application,mathematics as well as English reading.

　　With the MAP test, we can see:

　　• The benchmark scores used this school year to measure students’ growth, and it can be compared with previous years'data.

　　• Percentage, showing a comparison between our students and the standardized groups made up of students around the world.

　　• Lexile scores in reading to help parents and our school choose the right English books.

　　• Very detailed continuous learning to help the teacher know what skills the student should be prepared to learn.

　　(For further details of MAP test, parents are kindly requested to move to the following link：教学 | 揭开「MAP测试」的面纱)

　　The MAP test is not timed. Each test module is 80 minutes, but most students only need 40 to 60 minutes to complete the test. Grade 2 students only take English reading and math tests. Students from Grade 3 to 5 take English reading, English language application, and math tests. Students from Grade 6 to 10 take four tests: English reading, English language application, math and science.

　　The MAP test is not focusing on grades, and it is designed to help schools observe students' academic growth throughout the school year.

　　二、君诚足球队在鼎石足球赛折冠

　　SIBS football team won the championship in Keystone football match

　　上周六，在鼎石学校举办的一场足球比赛中，君诚学校足球队在Bob和Gino教练的带领下，分成三队参与角逐。其中男子2组一路所向披靡，小队员们斗志昂扬，最终在小组赛折冠。男子1组则在另一个小组中取得第3，女子组取得了并列亚军。同时，君诚足球队获得了最具体育精神奖(first prize in the category of sportsmanship)。 君诚学校历来都非常重视学生的体育发展。足球是君诚的传统强项，“Tiger”的名号在国际学校足球圈里提起来那也是响当当的，斩获荣誉无数。让我们向小队员们表示最热烈的祝贺吧!Go,Go, Tigers!Go,Go, SIBS!

　　On Saturday, in a football match held at Keystone Academy, SIBS football team was divided into three teams to participate in the competition under the leadership of Coach Bob and Gino. Among them, one of the boys’ team finally won the group stage, while the other got the third place in another group, and our girls’ team tied for the second place. At the same time, SIBS football team also won the first prize in the category of sportsmanship.

　　SIBS has always attached great importance to the students' physical development. Football is the traditional strength of our school, and the name of "Tiger" is also well known among international schools. Our football team has already won numerous honors. Let us express our warmest congratulations to the young players!

　　Go, Go, Tigers!

　　三、我校成为AMC澳大利亚数学竞赛的指定官方考点

　　SIBS became the official test site for the AMC(Australia Math Competition)

　　上周六，全球超大规模的校际数学竞赛——AMC澳大利亚数学竞赛在君诚举办，我校被授予指定官方考点。AMC澳大利亚数学竞赛有着41年的历史，总计32个国家1450万名学生参与，由国际权威学术机构澳大利亚数学联合会(AMT)举办。分成5个难度级别的考试，分别适合3年级至12年级的学生。

　　本次君诚共有17名学生参加竞赛，分别来自5至9年级(参加B,C,D三个等级的考试)，比赛成绩会在4-6周后公布到官网上。

　　Last Saturday, the world's super-large inter-school mathematics competition – AMC (Australia Mathematical Competition)was held in SIBS, and SIBS was also awarded the official test site. The Australian Mathematical Competition has a history of 41 years with a participation of over 14.5 million students from 32 countries, and it is hosted by the Australian Institute of Mathematics (AMT), an international academic institution. It is divided into 5 difficulty level exams, suitable for students from Grade 3 to 12.

　　This time, 17 students from Grade 5 to 9 of SIBS participated in the competition (including B, C, D three levels of exams), and the results will be announced to the official website after 4-6 weeks.

　　四、学前部本周活动

　　Events of Kindergarten this week

　　在祖国母亲70岁生日之际，学前部组织孩子们学习了国庆节的由来，认识了国旗、国徽和国歌，观看了以往国庆节的庆祝视频。孩子们知道了中国正在变得越来越强大，决定通过自己动手制作，来祝福祖国生日快乐!

　　On the occasion of the motherland’s 70th birthday, the KG department organized kids to learn the origin of our National Day as well as the national flag, the emblem and the anthem. Kids also watched the videos of previous National Day celebration ceremony.

　　Through these activities, our kids have known that China is becoming more and more powerful and decided to make a birthday present to the motherland by making a national flag by themselves.

　　五、STEM课程面向中学部住宿生开设特别课程

　　STEM courses offer special courses for HS& MS residential students

　　FEG智能车创客项目是君诚中学部今年开设的STEM课程之一，由深圳大学信息中心联合研发。每年会定期举办NOC智能车全国大赛，让学生通过比赛了解环保、能源、材料、电子、交通安全、智能控制等，是集科技、创新、观赏、实用为一体的科技比赛。

　　该课程每周一下午3：30-4：20向中学部住宿生免费开课。

　　FEG Smart Car Creator Project is one of the STEM courses offered by SIBS Secondary School this year, and it is jointly developed by Shenzhen University Information Center. The NOC Smart Car NationalCompetition is held every year regularly, and students can get better understanding of environmental protection, energy, materials, electronics, traffic safety, intelligent control, etc. Moreover, it is also a science and technology competition that integrates technology, innovation, appreciation and practicality.

　　This course is open free of charge every Monday from 3:30-4:20 p.m. for MS and HS residential students.