June 7 – 11

by Melanie Sylvester · June 4, 2021

Super Hero Baking Lesson with G1LW! How fun!

It’s our last week of school! It’s hard to believe. We have provided our students with exceptional learning experiences and fostered their academic and personal growth.

Despite the uncertainly of our situation, we have worked with resilience and shown care and support for each other.

Let’s continue to lift each other up!

We can do this. And we can do this well!

CURRENT UPDATES:

1) What is the expectation for teachers completing pass-up folders?

Pass-up folders should still be completed according to the original format, but the expectations for the due date are modified.
If you are terminating your employment with SSIS, you must complete all pass-up folders according to the original format in order to be signed off on the exit procedures.
If you are continuing your employment with SSIS, you may come into school and complete them now, come in over the summer to complete them, or at the latest, complete them by August 3, 2021.

2) What is the expectation for teachers who are moving rooms?

Rooms should still be packed up according to the original plans, but there are two options.
If you want to pack up your room yourself, you must complete this process before June 15, 2021. Doing this process yourself will ensure that your materials are handled in the way you want.
After June 15, 2021, if you do not pack up your room yourself, all contents of your room will be boxed up by cleaners and delivered to the new location. Choosing this process will most likely lead to your materials being handled and organized in a way that may not meet your personal preferences.

3) When do students need to return materials (like iPads, instruments, etc.) and receive materials (like yearbooks)?

We will not be requiring parents and students to return or pick-up materials until the government discouragement of non-essential movement is lifted. We are currently working on a plan for this to be put in place once restrictions are removed.

4) Are there any changes to expectations for Progress Reports?

No. Progress reports continue to be due as scheduled: completed by Monday, June 7. We will do final spot checks, conversion to PDF, send to tech department, and they will arrange for mass electronic distribution on June 11.

5) Are any elementary teachers leaving early?

Four ES Teachers will be/are leaving early.

Cover Teacher Update: Currently, we have three cover teachers in place to finish the school year.

Ms. Chelsey Cashwell is covering for Ana in G4AF

Mr. Junior Lucero is covering for Shawna in G5SC

Mr. Jeremy Angland is covering for Heidi in G3 EAL

Travel Questionnaire: If you travel outside of HCMC (even on a weekend trip), you must fill this in before you travel. Thanks!

Caterer’s Portal: The new Caterers Web Portal is accessible via the eNews main menu, under “The Caterers” or via this link: To begin using the portal for the first time, follow these simple steps:

Enter your user name: Your school ID
Enter the password: TCtest@123. Please note that this is a temporary password. The first time you log in, you will be asked to change your password. You will only need to do this once.
Change your password, following the instructions in the portal

Ordering Lunch: Please follow this link to order salads and hummus plates during Virtual school. It can be delivered to your room! Way to go Brian!

The Week Ahead:

Monday, June 7:

Reports are due!

SLT: 1:30 – 3:00 (Dan & Mel)

Tuesday, June 8:

ELT: 3:15

Wednesday, June 9:

3:15 – 4:30 End of Year Update/ Recognizing Leaving Teachers

Thursday, June 10:

First 30 minutes is classroom-based Virtual End of Year Party
- Reflections, sharing, slide show, etc.
- End of year Virtual Assembly video that will be provided to teachers
- Then, wish students well for the summer.
2:00 Virtual Recognition Ceremony

Friday, June 11: Last day for teachers!

10:00 ES Virtual Staff Meeting