Category: Weekly News

Huge congratulations on finishing up a very busy start of the year, and you did it virtually! We hope you can join us today, Friday, August 20, at 4pm to Connect & Celebrate! Covid Relief Community Support: We are launching this with the parent community today. Please watch for a letter to faculty. Nick and I will be providing you with student communication and information about how we will support as an ES community. ES Sunshine Committee: Let’s spread some cheer and support our ES community! If you like to organize events that celebrate and support others, please join! If...

What a wonderful week of connecting! You did it! Our students are online, happy, and learning! Thanks so much for all of the work that everyone, EVERYONE, has done to start so strong! Please take a moment to read the “bright spots” 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! The Week Ahead: Monday, August 16: Tuesday,...

Firstly, I wish to thank you for all a wonderful start. We are in highly unusual circumstances and yet, you all continue to show incredible professionalism and dedication. This year, we are going to focus on “Finding the Bright Spots.” 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! The Week Ahead: Monday, August 9: Full Faculty Orientation 3:00 Elementary Leadership Team 4:00 New Families Orientation (All School) 5:00 Grades 4 & 5 Laptop Orientation (Run by Dave...

We wish you all a wonderful summer! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. Here are the links to the virtual assembly and the departing faculty video: Virtual End of Year Assembly Departing Faculty Video Be well and take good care! Mel & Dan Important Info at your fingertips: SSIS Summer Safety Care and Excellence in Action Form!  Visitor Registration Procedures Operations Guide: The Navigator ES Virtual School Guidelines Duty Roster 2020-2021 Evacuation Plan Procedures Rainy Day Recess PE Equipment Checkout Form ASA Arrival and Dismissal Information Event Video Request What to do if you miss school Wellness...

It’s our last week of school! It’s hard to believe. We have provided our students with exceptional learning experiences and fostered their academic and personal growth. Despite the uncertainly of our situation, we have worked with resilience and shown care and support for each other. Let’s continue to lift each other up! We can do this. And we can do this well! CURRENT UPDATES: 1) What is the expectation for teachers completing pass-up folders? Pass-up folders should still be completed according to the original format, but the expectations for the due date are modified. If you are terminating your employment with...

Congratulations on completing Week 3, Round 2 of Virtual School for this year. As we head into the final two weeks of school let’s all look after ourselves and each other as best we can. I came across this checklist for kids and I thought it pertains to us adults too. Have a look and see what speaks to you. We can do this. And we can do this well! CURRENT UPDATES: 1) What is the expectation for teachers completing pass-up folders? Pass-up folders should still be completed according to the original format, but the expectations for the due date are...

Congratulations on completing Week 2, Round 2 of Virtual School for this year! As uncertainly seems to be the name of the game right now, we need to continue to focus on supporting each other. I have noticed so many acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and teams leaning on each other. We can do this. And we can do this well. Travel Questionnaire: If you travel outside of HCMC (even on a weekend trip), you must fill this in before you travel. Thanks! Caterer’s Portal: The new Caterers Web Portal is accessible via the eNews main menu, under “The Caterers”...

Congratulations on completing Week 1, Round 2 of Virtual School for this year. It has been a joy jumping into Google Meets and seeing all the learning in place. From EC to Grade 5 our students are online and engaging in exceptional learning experiences! Travel Questionnaire: If you travel outside of HCMC (even on a weekend trip), you must fill this in before you travel. Thanks! Caterer’s Portal: The new Caterers Web Portal is accessible via the eNews main menu, under “The Caterers” or via this link: To begin using the portal for the first time, follow these simple steps: Enter your...

WE CAN DO THIS! AND WE CAN DO THIS WELL. Thanks for all of your efforts with the upcoming transition to virtual school. You are experienced and prepared. The students know what to do. We can do this….well! Travel Questionnaire: If you travel outside of HCMC (even on a weekend trip), you must fill this in before you travel. Thanks! Caterer’s Portal: The new Caterers Web Portal is accessible via the eNews main menu, under “The Caterers” or via this link: To begin using the portal for the first time, follow these simple steps: Enter your user name: Your school ID Enter...

As we shift into May, a very busy month, I came across a gem that I’d like to share. It is called the “Going Home” checklist. At the end of each busy day, before you leave for your comfy homes, consider this checklist: Travel Questionnaire: If you travel outside of HCMC (even on a weekend trip), you must fill this in before you travel. Thanks! Caterer’s Portal: The new Caterers Web Portal is accessible via the eNews main menu, under “The Caterers” or via this link: To begin using the portal for the first time, follow these simple steps: Enter your user...