Nov. 14th – Nov. 18th
Sometimes you are so busy you forget to appreciate what you have.
Dinesh Karthik
As I reflected on the last week, this quote was impactful to mer. As educators we get so caught up with our students, our work and our mission that we forget to take a moment to sit back and appreciate what we have. I feel so fortunate to work with such amazing professionals across all three divisions at a school like SSIS. We collectively, not only work at one of the premier schools in HCMC and Vietnam, collectively we are the reason for that. We all have daily struggles challenges and successes in class, but I appreciate that we have the human capital to support our academic and wellness work.
As an elementary division, we are at the forefront of best educational practices. We have the luxury of trying new things, experimenting, and correcting if needed. I appreciate that this is the exception and not the norm at schools around the world and we have the freedom to do this.
As we gather on Monday for a day of collective learning please appreciate this opportunity we have to continue to press forward as a leader in elementary education. And as the week proceeds please try to appreciate the opportunities we all have to work collaboratively.
Most of all we appreciate that we can serve this school and all of you.
Weekly Focus:
Our focus this week will continue to be academic excellence.
Quarter 1 ES faculty Check-In
Please fill out the faculty check-in if you have not done so yet.
PURPLE MOMENTS
Please take a moment to share one this week.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WILL BE ABSENT
Please refer to this link
The Week Ahead:
Monday, Nov. 14th
ALL DAY PD – NO STUDENTS
1:00 – 4:00 – TA’s with Edward in Library
Tuesday, Nov.15th
11:00 – 2:00 – PTA appreciation lunch (Auditorium)
8:30 – 3:30 – ES sessions with Jan.
2:40 – 4:00 – ELT (Flex Room)
Wednesday, Nov. 16th:
3:15 – 4:30 – Divisional
Thursday, Nov. 17th:
Friday, Nov. 18th
9:30 – 10:45 – IDL Q and A with Jan.
1:30 – 3:00 – Admin with Jan Chapuis
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
