May 23 – 27
We’re heading into our final 3 weeks of this school year!
This week we have the Senior Walk Through and the Grade 2 Senior Buddy performance amongst many other things to look forward to. What a special time for our Senior and Young Dragons!
Senior Walk Through Information:
We are very pleased to announce that we will be continuing the tradition of the Senior Walk Through on Wednesday, May 25 from approximately 1:30 – 1:50.This is where high school seniors walk the halls of all three divisions, in cap and gown, and are applauded by students and staff as they proceed.The estimated times are:
- 1:35 Ground floor: EC/KG area
- 1:45 3rd floor and 4th floor
Please have your students outside in the hallways at these times to cheer our graduating senior; it means a great deal to them and it is a wonderful tradition.
The Week Ahead:
Monday, May 23:
Dan & Mel SLT: 1:30 – 3:00
3:15 – 4:00 TA Curriculum Documentation in the ES Library with Dave Curran
Tuesday, May 24:
ELT: 3:15- 4:30
Wednesday, May 25:
Senior Walk Through (see info above)
Grade 2/Senior Buddy Celebration @2pm
Whole School in Auditorium: Ending the Year with David Bott
Thursday, May 26:
ALT for Dan & Mel 9:30 – 11:00am
pm: Math Retreat with Kattina (one rep per grade level)
Friday, May 27:
It’s FriYAY!
Upcoming Dates to Note:
June 6: 8:15 – 9:00am Grades 1 and 2 End of Year Assembly
10:00 – 10:45 Grades 3, 4, and 5 End of Year Assembly
Reports Due
June 8: Pass Up Folders Due
June 9: Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony
Check Out Tasks:
The end of the year brings close out tasks. Please see the email from David P regarding tech related close out tasks. This email includes information about iPad carts (last day of use is June 7); tech checked out to teachers like laptop, remotes, iPads (returning and/or keeping for the summer, June 10); and backing up your Google My Drive. You will also receive a check out list for other departments like HR, the business office, and the division itself. This will come from Thuy. Please be sure to ask for assistance at any point along the way.
Please note on the sidebar the updated plan for all of the Wednesday meetings until the end of the year.
Curriculum Documentation Information
Recess Times Reminder: Please remember that 1:20 – 1:40 is recess for Grades 4 and 5 only. Other grade levels should not be at recess at that time. Thanks!
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!
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
Start of Year Info:
General:
Physical School PrimeTimeTable
Starting the Elementary School Year (letter to parents with key dates and times)
Technology:
Virtual School: Google Calendars Slideshow
Zoom Set up for ES Teachers Slideshow
Connecting to Seesaw Family Letter
Counselling:
Elementary Student Support website
SSIS Health, Counseling and Wellness
EAL:
Library:
More Important Info at your fingertips:
Share the “Bright Spots” Form!
Visitor Registration Procedures
Operations Guide: The Navigator
ASA Arrival and Dismissal Information