April 25 – April 29

by Melanie Sylvester · April 22, 2022

As we settle into SuperUnit 4, we are balancing staying in the present, and looking ahead to the end of the year and upcoming changes. I’ve been thinking about navigating all the emotions and the busyness of the end of the year. I’ve decided that the best way for me is to stay in the present and just enjoy what I’m doing. I wish you all a wonderful week ahead of doing just that!

There are many exciting events and activities happening around our ES. Please let Dan and I know. Send us an invite. We’d love to join in. Thank you!

We are here for you! Dan, Lance & I continue to invite you to book meetings with us, using our Google Calendars, if you would like to talk about anything.

Curriculum Documentation Information

Slideshow Link Here

CTP Testing Information:

This is for all those administering CTP after break, Grades 3 – 8.
1) Recording of Proctor Training.
2) SlideShow of Proctor Training
3) Recording of Interpreting Scores Session
4) SlideShow of Interpreting Scores Session
5) Link to CTP Proctor Log In– SSIS Email- Your Password (click forgot if necessary)

ES Yearbook: This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits 1, 2 and 3.We are still going to produce a yearbook this year with the theme of “Zoom In, Zoom Out”. In preparation for that, I am hoping that you can drop a few photos from this quarter into this Yearbook Folder. Minh has created folders for your SuperUnits. We will need to be creative … so we’d love to have anything you think might be usable. Parents may be able to help with providing photos of their kids working virtually as well. Thank you!

The Week Ahead:

Monday, April 25:

1:3O – 3:00pm Dan & Mel SLT

Tuesday, April 26:

ELT: 3:15 to 4:15pm

Wednesday, April 27:

Class Creator Input Data Due

Whole School Meeting: Zoom link and topic to follow

Thursday, April 28:

Dan & Mel All Day Leadership Retreat (on campus)

Friday, April 29:

Dan & Mel Leadership Retreat (pm- on campus)

Students Leaving Campus during the School Day Reminder: If a parent contacts us to allow their child to leave at some time throughout the school day, please remember that they need to come to the ES Office to receive a pass to clear security. Thanks for ensuring the safety of our students.

Recess and Lunchtime Reminder: Please remind our students to use our core values when you see an opportunity to do this. Thanks!

Coverage Slideshow

Return to School Slideshow

VSTracker

Duty Schedule: We are returning to full implementation of our regular duty schedule.
Please take time to review the duty expectations for your assigned areas.

Staff Recess and Lunch Guidelines

Student Recess and Lunch Guidelines

If you are absent from your duty (including those of you at home), it is your responsibility to ensure there is duty coverage for your assigned duty. If you cannot do this, please let Minh or I know.

Bright Spots: Please take a moment to read the “bright spots” that were shared last week on the right side widget! Let’s continue to focus on, and celebrate, the good things.

When we do this we can share a joyful educator moment or share a shout out to a staff member who has brightened our day. You can find the form here!

Professional Development Opportunities: I have started a sidebar widget with links to amazing PD opportunities. If you know of others, please share with me, and I will continue to populate this.

The Event Protocols Team would like to share an update to the protocols surrounding EVENTS, MEETINGS and AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. Effective April 18, 2022:

Masks are mandatory everywhere.
Meetings and events must follow maximum capacity in rooms Max occupancy-4/4/22
All visitors and parents must be fully vaccinated, strictly 5K, mask mandatory, temp check, health declaration
All pre-approved events must end by 8:00pm
All after school activities must end by 6:00pm
Nurses will be on campus for Sporting events but not for other After School Activities.
No food at events or meetings or After School Activities.

EVENTS

Fully vaccinated parents are allowed on campus for pre-approved events. These events must have PRIOR APPROVAL from the Event Protocols Team.
PROCESS FOR SEEKING APPROVAL FOR AN EVENT:
- Step 1 : Send an email with your plan to Chris Beanes at least 2 weeks before the event. Provide as much detail as possible (location, date, time, number of people, activities, etc)
- Step 2 : Meet with Lisa Chute to discuss support from Health Office, 5K implementation, other details
- Step 3 : Wait for the Event Protocols Team to APPROVE or NOT APPROVE your event. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a decision.

MEETINGS

Fully vaccinated parents are allowed on campus for ESSENTIAL meetings as defined below. No approval is required. Please enter the parent meeting and parent name on the Google Calendar and invite Chris Beanes. This must be done 48 hours ahead of time.

Essential Parent visits includes:

Parents of students with academic struggles (failing courses
Parents of students with mental health struggles (suicidal, eating disorders)
Parents (and students) of new admissions/ future admissions (tours, ID, payment, testing)
Parents for Parent Teacher Conferences/ Student Led conferences/ Learning Journeys
Fully vaccinated visitors are allowed on campus for ESSENTIAL purposes as defined below. No approval is required. Please enter the visitor meeting and visitor name on the Google Calendar and invite Chris Beanes. This must be done 48 hours ahead of time..

Essential Visitors includes:

Facility maintenance people (AC repair, coffee machine vendor) after 4pm and on weekends.
Construction vendors (inspectors, workers) after 4pm and on weekends.
Business vendors (for school operations)
Contract negotiations (for school operations)
Interviewees
Specialists for student academic support (speech therapy, occupational therapist)
Specialists for student mental health support
Admissions Tours

LOOKING AHEAD- CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR:

Parent and Students: https://www.ssis.edu.vn/fs/resource-manager/view/60329413-97d6-4f31-95e8-9827aae85f23

Faculty and Staff: https://www.ssis.edu.vn/fs/resource-manager/view/3887734a-3c46-4863-9dc5-01cea04a8c2a