January 13th – 17th
As we settle back into ourroutines, we’re excited to welcome the team from the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL) to work with us Wednesday – Friday. Their training promises to enrich our understanding of social and emotional practices, helping us build stronger relationships with our students and one another.
This collaboration aligns perfectly with our focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Together, we’ll explore strategies that strengthen emotional awareness, foster meaningful connections, and empower every member of our community to thrive.
Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to growing as educators. Let’s embrace this opportunity to learn, reflect, and inspire positive change. Stay tuned for updates as we engage in this transformative experience!
Here’s to a great week ahead! 🌱
A heartfelt thank you to Katherine Hua, who is completing her Counseling Internship with us. Katherine has been an invaluable part of our community this year, providing exceptional support to our students under the guidance of Shawn and Lance. Please take a moment to congratulate Katherine and express your gratitude for her dedication and hard work. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors!
***Please note, there will be a brief divisional meeting on Wed. from 3:00 – 3:15.***
***All ASA’s taught be ES faculty are canceled for Thursday. All paid ASA’s will continue.***
The week Ahead (Student Health Screenings Monday and Tuesday)
Monday,January 13th
9:00 – 11:00 – LLT
1:30 – 3:00 – SLT
Tuesday, January 14th
3:10 – 4:30 – IDT
Wednesday, January 15th
9:00 – 10:00 – Edward with IFSEL
10:30 – 12:00 – ALL TA’s with IFSEL (MPR 4)
3:00 – 3:15 – Divisional Meeting in the Auditorium (Teachers and TA’s)
Thursday, January 16th
8:00 – 9:20 – PDT leads meet with IFSEL (ES Collaboration Room)
3:15 – 4:00 – Teachers and TA’s with IFSEL (MPR 4)
Friday, January 17th
8:15 – MRISA parade of Athletes
8:15 – 9:10 – TA’s meet with IFSEL (MPR 4)
1:40 – 3:00 – Edward with IFSEL
Reminders from David Chadwell
1) Professional Development Request FormSome guidelines of availability (also on the form, please be sure to be using December 2024 revised form at link above)
- Amount remaining within your personal PD fund. (Exceeding PDF is covered by you)
- Number of PD Days Available (maximum each year by contract is 5) Exceeding 5 days is possible by request of administration. Otherwise, excess days are considered unpaid leave.
- If traveling outside of Vietnam, the expiration date of your current Vietnam Visa (your Visa must be valid for re-entry into Vietnam after the PD event.)
2) Star (and MAP for HS Math)Taking place January 8 – 23 following the same procedures as the fall. Star: Reading Grades 1-12 (and Early Literacy K) and Math Grades 1-8 (HS Math use MAP)Link to Star log inStar Monitor Password is: 20248Link to Star Proctoring PPT on TL Site
3) IFSEL January 15 – 17, with Half Day on Wednesday, January 15Current Schedule (checking and completing names, calendar invitations will be sent this week.)A flexible schedule built with Associate Principals, thank you. Two trainers are coming to provide flexibility in scheduling and meeting our needs.Overall, there are sessions on supporting MS and HS Advisors with Strategies and utilizing “Open Session”. See Below for explanation. Specific meetings with divisional PDLs are also scheduled.ES sessions for TAs around strategies and then one session of TA and Teacher together.
4) TL Site updated. Please let us know of any items you would be appropriate to include so that you have easy and central access to information.
