Author: Melanie Sylvester
Self care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. -Eleanor Brownn (Author and Teacher) Dear ES Team, The holidays are getting closer and the weeks are getting busier– but remember, tis the season to be jolly!:) . It’s also the season to remember to take care of yourself (and practice mindfulness)– putting things in perspective and enjoying the rhythm of life will help us all enjoy our daily gifts when life seems demanding. There are lots of planning meetings and learning celebrations happening these next two weeks. We will busy– but we have the opportunity to...
Dear ES Team, Thank you for welcoming our guests from JNAS. The seven G4 visiting students have had a great experience and their teachers have expressed sincere appreciation for having the opportunity to learn from us! Dan and I appreciate your flexibility and patience during this very busy time of year! I hope everyone has a great weekend! Cheers, Donna Important info: Overseas order will be due on Nov 26, 2018 :)? Here is the link for the Procedure for Overseas order Please send home the Farm to Table Flyer (I will email the attachment) sometime next week. The Student...
Dear ES Team, Happy Thursday! There are a few important announcements for this week! First, if you didn’t attend this morning’s contract meeting with DR. Moran, please be sure to attend the session being held this afternoon. Dr. Moran has a lot of good news to share!:) Also, please see the email from David Chadwell regarding tomorrow’s PD schedule. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Cheers, Donna Important info: The Library will be closed during lunch recess next week (November 19-23). As part of International Games Week, Lara is organizing a chess tournament. There will be...
Dear ES Team, Thank you to Mr. Viet, Kat, and Dave for organizing an incredible Innovate SSIS event this week. Also, thanks to all the teachers and TA’s for supporting this initiative and making it such a successful and engaging experience for our students and their families! Awesome teamwork!:) I hope everyone has a great weekend! Cheers, Donna Important info: Tripod Surveys- grades 3,4 and 5 will be completing Tripod Surveys to provide feedback to the teachers that work with them. These surveys will be completed during November 12-23. Specialists will need to make sure that students bring...
“Take your work seriously, don’t take yourself too seriously.” Dear ES Team, It’s been a busy week in the Athletic Department and many of our ES colleagues coach sports — kudos to you and your teams! Go Dragons! We all benefit from learning, working, and playing in a culture that is framed in support and encouragement, so thanks to everyone who made an effort to support our SEASAC tournament today! It’s always great to give our our kids the opportunity to be inspired by our older students and experience the energy associated with school spirit! Have a great weekend! Cheers,...
Dear ES Team, I hope everyone had a good week! There seemed to be great energy and enthusiasm throughout the ES classrooms. I will be heading to Bangkok on Friday morning (along with several other teachers). I will also be checking emails throughout the day, but if there is an emergency, please contact Jacob Humes. Enjoy the weekend! Cheers, Donna Important info: progress reports: Monday, December 3: Classroom & Specialist Progress Reports Due Monday, December 10: Administrators finish reviewing reports December 11 – 13, 2018: Reports to be ready to sign Friday, December 14: Reports sent home with students...
Dear ES Team, Way to go! I have seen so many proud parents these past two days! Our parents recognize and value the level of care and commitment our faculty and staff have for our students– and they appreciate the time, energy, and effort you put in to making the conference conversations both personal and positive. I am continually impressed by the energy, enthusiasm, and level of dedication our faculty and staff demonstrate every day– thank you!! Our Fall break is a well-deserved one—and I hope everyone is able to rest, relax, and rejuvenate next week!! Cheers, Donna Reminders:...
(Image drawn by student in Ali’s Class) Dear ES Team, Everyone deserves a shout out for their hard work and dedication these final days of the first quarter! This is a busy time– filled with Super Unit celebrations, parent teacher conferences, and grade level planning Q2 planning meetings. Enjoy the rest of the weekend– and remember Fall Break is on the horizon! Cheers, Donna Reminders: If you are attending PD, please remember to submit a leave request through the HR portal. This will help us secure a sub for the days you will be absent. If you have atrium...
Dear Colleagues, Even though it was a really hot day, Family Fun Day was a really cool event! It was great to see so many children, parents, teachers, and teaching assistants enjoying great music, food, and activities on our beautiful campus! Thanks to everyone who participated– Catriona was pleased to see so many faculty and staff members supporting this PTA function! Thank you Lara for organizing our first author visit of the year. Ann Bryant’s student presentations were well received and Family Reading night was a huge success! Just two more busy week’s until we all enjoy a well-deserved break!...
Happiness and education are properly, intimately related: Happiness should be an aim of education, and a good education should contribute significantly to personal and collective happiness. Ned Noddings Dear Colleagues,...
