Everything you need to know about Mărțișor
The first day of spring represents a new beginning, and is celebrated differently in cultures around the world. In Romania, people celebrate the first day of March, “Mărțișor,” by giving their loved ones red and white strings (also called mărțișor, marț or mărțiguș) tied around…
Testicular Cancer: A Movember Issue for Young Men
For the past few weeks, The Bite has been reporting on Movember, with articles explaining the month-long initiative and reporting on men’s suicide rates. With a little more than one week to go (then teachers will finally shave off those 70’s-looking ‘staches), we’re looking at a…
Environmental Impact of CEESA Trips: How Can AISB Make A Difference?
AISB gives its students the amazing opportunity to travel and participate in CEESA tournaments across Eastern Europe. However, flying hundreds of students to different cities causes a detrimental impact on the environment. In fact, Director of Athletics & Activities David Hughes estimates that this season’s…
Dr. Brindley to Leave AISB with a Strong Legacy
If you weren’t in the AISB theater during senior awards, it ended with Mr. Ian Edwards yelling, “Didn’t you forget something?” That something, of course, was an old, “dusty” diploma–for none other than our departing director, Dr. Robert Brindley. Dr. Brindley leaves us after five…
The End of Plastic Bottles at AISB?
In order to become a certified “Eco school,” AISB has to meet certain criteria. One of the most important? Stop selling plastic bottles on school grounds. Over the past few months, the Eco Council has been running a petition to stop these sales. And according…
What to expect from AISB’s TEDx Conference this weekend
On Saturday, March 30th at 12:30pm, four AISB students and one staff member (Dr. Robert Brindley) will take the stage, to deliver “ideas worth spreading,” in the school’s third annual Tedx event. According to Student Organizer Clara V, “This year’s theme Seen, Unseen, looks at…
New Student-led Activity “Change My Mind” Starts Today
As the spring season of activities comes to AISB, new student-led activities will come to life. One of these is called “Change My Mind,” where students will debate controversial issues every Friday during lunchtime in the upstairs Secondary Lobby. The purpose of the activity is…
An X-ray of the Romanian Healthcare System: What’s Really Going On?
For two years in a row, Romania has occupied last place in the European Health Consumer Index (EHCI). The index analyzes national healthcare for 35 countries, looking at variables such as accessibility (waiting time for treatment), treatment outcomes, range of services offered, preventative care and…
Meet some of the Artisans from AISB’s Romanian Week
This week at AISB, students have the opportunity to experience traditional Romanian culture. Folk artists have been invited to share their art and handcrafted goods, from handmade rugs and blouses to artisanal honey products. From March 4th through the 8th, students will be able to…
Another accident in front of AISB: What’s being done about it?
On Wednesday, February 5th, at approximately 18:00, a fifth grader from AISB was hit by a car that went through the red light on the crosswalk in front of the school. The guards quickly intervened to help the victim and call the police and an…
AISB students entertain with Spoken Word
This past Saturday, when Bucharest froze, a group of AISB juniors and seniors, together with some teachers and parents, gathered at a cozy cafe to celebrate an exciting form of art: Spoken Word Poetry. The event took place at Seneca Anticafe near Kiseleff, the ideal…
Peer Tutoring Service Launches at AISB
This week marks the beginning of an exciting new service learning initiative: The Peer Tutoring Club. Led by AISB’s Learning Support Team, the group of 9th and 10th graders are now offering extra help for elementary and middle school students, in a variety of subjects….
Harvest Festival Comes to AISB This Thursday
On Thursday, November 15th, AISB’s annual Harvest Festival will give students the opportunity to try homemade food from across the globe. There will be dishes for all tastes, from savory to sweet, with 20 different nationalities represented. Pie from last year’s Harvest Festival. This time…
Lunch Lounge: AISB’s New Form of Student Entertainment
AISB has experienced many positive changes during the course of this year; and in keeping with the spirit of improvement, lunch time will be made more entertaining. Starting today, monthly performances will take place in the atrium from 1:10pm-1:40pm. The Lunch Lounge will provide students…
The School has Been Yarn Bombed!
If you thought that the school lacked color, this is your lucky day. The 10th grade Textile students have “yarn bombed” the covered pathway between the cafeteria and secondary school. “Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of…
What’s Happening Next Week? Trips and Experiential Week Confusion Explained
For years, AISB’s secondary students have looked forward to their grade level field trips in September. This year, however, grades 7-10 were disappointed to discover that this year, they’ll have to wait until May. Why are only the 6th, 11th and 12th graders having their…
Getting to Know AISB’s Secondary School Counselors
According to DS Psychology Group, “Adolescent counseling is not only for adolescents with personality or behavioral issues, but for [anyone] who may be confused or overwhelmed.” Okay, so that’s pretty much EVERY teenager. But who do we talk to, and how do we make an…
Everything You Need to Know About the Personal Project
Personal Project: two words that evoke fear in any IB student. But what is it that really causes this anxiety, and what can we do to ease this stress? According to the IB website, “The MYP Personal Project is a student-centered and age-appropriate practical…
What Does AISB’s Past, Present, and Future Look Like?
Imagine a dark, cold room where a dedicated teacher is leading a class of ten students. This room is located in a desolate building, in a gloomy, sorrowful country going through a devastating time: the Communist era. Believe or not, this is what it was…