August 22nd – 26th

by Edward Joseph Goldstein, · August 19, 2022

“Childhood is that state which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity.” – Kathy Williams

Both of these photo’s represent this quote so well. The little ones exploring with paint without a care about messiness or “getting dirty” truly represents childhood. The parents at curriculum night were equally excited about being back in school. Coming to class for curriculum night was not something they had to do this year, it was something they wanted to do this year. It went from being an obstacle to being an opportunity. And all of you took such wonderful advantage of the opportunity and made bonds with our parents that will serve you and our students well for the rest of the year.

Weekly Focus:

As we continue our transition to being in school please keep a focus on our Core Value of Respect For All.

The Week Ahead:

Monday, August 22nd:

1/2 Day – School

1:15 – 4:30 – PD – Auditorium

2:45 -4:00 – TA’s PD – Elementary Library

Tuesday, August 23rd:

2:40 – 4:00 – ELT

Wednesday, August 24th:

3:15 – 4:30 – Full Faculty Meeting – Auditorium

Thursday, August 25:

1:30 – 3:00 – ALT meeting

3:30 – 4:00 – Planning/procedures team meeting – collaboration room

Friday, August 26th:

Important Links

Staff Recess and Lunch Guidelines

Student Recess and Lunch Guidelines

Lunch/recess procedures planning team

HEALTH ADDENDUMS – The following is a link to health addendums that have been made. Please take a moment to read over them

Handbook health addendums

If your child is on campus with you before 7:30 please have them stay with you until 7:30 when we have duty personnel arrive.

We are losing quite a few balls during the recesses. We are working on a solution to this, but in the interim please remind students to return the balls when they are done or at the end of the recess. When they do this they are demonstrating Respect for all.

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 me know

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