Category: Weekly News

It’s May! Wow! There are lots of things happening this month as we wrap up our year. Please let Dan and I know and send us an invite. We’d love to join in. Thank you! Please note on the sidebar the updated plan for all of the Wednesday meetings until the end of the year. Save the Date: On the evening of Friday, May 20th we invite the ES Division to celebrate the year with us at the Marina Club. More details will follow! Curriculum Documentation Information Slideshow Link Here ES Yearbook:  This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you...

As we settle into SuperUnit 4, we are balancing staying in the present, and looking ahead to the end of the year and upcoming changes. I’ve been thinking about navigating all the emotions and the busyness of the end of the year. I’ve decided that the best way for me is to stay in the present and just enjoy what I’m doing. I wish you all a wonderful week ahead of doing just that! There are many exciting events and activities happening around our ES. Please let Dan and I know. Send us an invite. We’d love to join in....

We wish you a wonderful Spring Break! When we are back, we will focus on celebrating and preserving the work that has been done, while looking ahead as well. It’s going to be a busy, productive, reflective time. Let’s make the most of each day! CTP Testing Information: This is for all those administering CTP after break, Grades 3 – 8.1) Recording of Proctor Training.2) SlideShow of Proctor Training3) Recording of Interpreting Scores Session4) SlideShow of Interpreting Scores Session5) Link to CTP Proctor Log In– SSIS Email- Your Password (click forgot if necessary) ES Yearbook:  This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits...

It’s the week before Spring Break! Please take some time to reflect on your efforts. We have the majority of kids back at school: playing, running, laughing, learning! We wish you all a wonderful break disconnected from screens and connected with whatever brings you joy! 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...

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...

Thanks for another week of supporting in all ways. There were many duties covered and internal help provided to each other and we certainly appreciate this. Our students appreciate it! Special shout outs: Binh, Helen, Thu: Your coverage in Grade 1 was much appreciated! Evelyn, Kattina, Ceci & Dave: You are amazing. Thanks for carrying on the the work you care so deeply about and providing coverage wherever needed! Thi, Mai, Ngan & Audrey: Thanks for your flexibility in covering for others! Ranya: Thanks for the last minute help in KG this morning! Minh & Thuy: We couldn’t function without...

It’s all about relationships! Please enjoy a few photos that celebrate teamwork and strong relationships. This was evident everyone I looked! Right now it’s important that we continue to acknowledge that this is a challenging time. It’s also important that we try to find the “Bright Spots.” If someone helped you this week, if you experienced a moment of joy this week with your students, or if you have anything joyful to share: You can find the form here! Here are a few things to keep in mind before Monday morning: Please update your bubbles seating chart before 7:45 Monday morning. Please...

Thanks to each and every one of you for your contributions; either from campus or home. We are showing incredible teamwork and our students and families are grateful! Right now it’s important that we acknowledge that this is difficult. It’s also important that we try to find the “Bright Spots.” If someone helped you this week, if you experienced a moment of joy this week with your students, or if you have anything joyful to share: You can find the form here! Coverage Slideshow Thanks to everyone for your responsiveness and flexibility! “This Too Shall Pass” Return to School Slideshow...

What a week! As we work to implement the new directives, we appreciate your patience, and your questions. Welcoming many of our students back this week will be wonderful. We can anticipate that there will be new cases and a number of our staff and students will be working from home. We will see people moving in and out of on and off campus. For the next few weeks, we are going to have to be flexible and responsive to helping out wherever we can. I will be sending out an internal coverage plan over the weekend. Remember, this is...

What a week! It was joyous to have our students back! We recognize all of your amazing efforts towards hybrid learning. It has been trial and error and you have done this with patience and grace. We are working on ways to share your learnings and ideas. We encourage you to have a look at other’s setups and systems. If you are having a hard time finding time to do this, reach out to Mel, a coach, or a coordinator to see how we can support this to happen. We can get creative! We recognize with many changes having to...