Nov.21st – Nov. 25th
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Last week was such a gift. In so many schools around the world, power standards, learning targets, formative assessments, summative assessments and rubrics are handed to teachers who are told to just use it. We had the gift of involving every faculty member in these rich conversations throughout the whole week. You created and decided for yourselves. You grappled with what standards really meant and how best to really assess them. Your conversations were student centered and student driven.
This week is so crucial to last weeks learning. Take the time to dive into these standards and learning targets. Experiment, try, tweak, adjust and reflect. The work last week was so powerful and meaningful, but only if we put it into practice. So let this week be the first week of practice.
In February we get to continue our learning and we will be able to reflect on our journey, but only if we start the journey. We are here to support you and help you as needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you and your students.
Weekly Focus:
Our focus this week will continue to be academic excellence.
Master Schedule Feedback
Please use the following link to provide any feedback you would like to give on the master schedule.
PURPLE MOMENTS
Please take a moment to share one this week.
SPEICALIST NEWSLETTERS FOR NOVEMBER
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WILL BE ABSENT
Please refer to this link
The Week Ahead:
Monday, Nov. 21st
12:00 PM – LLT
Tuesday, Nov.22nd
2:40 – 4:00 – PDT
Wednesday, Nov. 23rd:
3:15 – 4:30 – Divisional – IDT vertical subject teams.
Thursday, Nov. 24th:
Friday, Nov. 25th
8:45 – 9:25 – 5th grade Music concert
Important Links
Staff Recess and Lunch Guidelines
Student Recess and Lunch Guidelines
HEALTH ADDENDUMS – The following is a link to health addendums that have been made. Please take a moment to read over them
PURPLE MOMENTS: Please take a moment to read the “Purple moments” 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.
CALENDARS:
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
General:
Physical School PrimeTimeTable
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
