March 28 – April 1

by Melanie Sylvester · Published March 25, 2022 · Updated March 28, 2022

PTCs were a great success. Thanks for highlighting the student’s successes and areas of growth. These conversations are so vital as we work in partnerships with our families. Well done!

We have school individual photos this week, and a SuperUnit 4 Specialist Carousel on Wednesday, March 30.

This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits 1, 2 and 3.

ES Yearbook: 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!

School Photos: Individual Photos (March 28 – March 31)

Link to School Photo Schedule

Being at school means meaningful small group work!

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.

The Week Ahead:

Monday, March 28:

1:3O – 3:00 Dan & Mel SLT

Tuesday, March 29:

ELT: 3:15 to 4:15

WOW Team Retreat: Mel Out

Wednesday, March 30:

ES Divisional Meeting: Specialist Carousel for SuperUnit 4

KG Screening 2:15 to 4:15

Thursday, March 31:

9:30- 11:00 Dan & Mel ALT

Teacher Self Evaluations Due to Dan

Friday, April 1:

April Fool’s Day!

Article Share of Interest:

“You want to be pretty forthright and just say, ‘Here’s what I have noticed about you over the last couple of days. I’m wondering if everything is OK, or if there’s something you would like to talk about.’ You try not to make assumptions. As an adult, whether you’re a teacher or a school psychologist or a parent, you want to give the kid space to talk with you, and to let them know that you are interested in what they have to say.”

Kathleen Minke (National Association of School Psychologists) in an interview with

Sarah Schwartz, “How to Help Students Cultivate Hope When Worrisome News Is Stressing Them Out” in Education Week, March 9, 2022 (Vol. 41, #25, p. 13)

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.

ES Yearbook: 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 first SuperUnit. 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!

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.

Campus COVID (from Lisa C): Thank you everyone for your help in following the government regulations when coming to campus. Following up on Catriona’s email (#108 Sept 25), these are the protocols currently in place for all faculty and staff coming to campus:

Every staff or faculty member must be fully vaccinated (and 14 days after the second dose of the vaccine).
All staff must self-test on Monday mornings before coming to campus.
Staff and faculty members who have recovered from COVID-19 may come to campus after the nurse verifies the documentation.
Follow all 5K rules while on campus (masks, hand washing, social distance, no gatherings, health declaration)
Staff and faculty must use Gate 2 and Main turnstiles (AKA ES entrance).
A DAILY health declaration on the SSIS App must be completed by every staff or faculty member
Turnstiles are now working for staff and faculty with SSIS ID cards. If you don’t have your ID card then you must SIGN IN and SIGN OUT the logbook with Security.
All deliveries are at Gate 4 (lunch delivery, Starbucks coffee, parcels, envelopes, etc)
COVID testing is recommended for staff to be done weekly.