Category: Weekly News

Dear ES Team, Happy Friday!  The weeks that lead up to the end of a quarter always seem to be busy ones– and next week is no exception!  Our schedules may be even more complicated than usual with two sets of visitors on our campus– the WASC team and the faculty and students visiting from Jiaxing School (JNAS) in China.  Our JNAS students will be hosted by our G5 team; there will be 2 students in each of the G5 classes– following the class schedule from Monday- Wednesday– this will include all special area classes.   Here is a draft...

  Here is a gentle reminder that we need to do the following in order to be prepared for next week’s PD: DEEP DIVE INTO POSITIVE EDUCATION ONLINE MODULE  An email from the Institute of Positive Education (Institute@ggs.vic.edu.au) was sent to you on Wednesday, September 12th. If you have not done so already, please take some time to complete the 60-minute online module before September 30.  VIA CHARACTER STRENGTHS SURVEY – NEEDED For Pos Ed Training! Please take the VIA Character Strengths survey-it takes 5 minutes! Just the FREE version.  Everyone will need a printed copy of their results for...

Weekly Snapshot:  Sunday, September 22 Inside and outside pest control– (please cover all utensils and toothbrushes) Monday, September 23 Tuesday, September 24 G5 Buu Long Trip (5SC) (7:00am-4:00pm) Wednesday, September 25 Happy Birthday, Huy VÕ – PE G5 Buu Long Trip (5KO and 5SB) (7:00am-4:00pm) Unit Planning Meeting (3:15-4:00pm) Thursday, September 26 G5 Buu Long Trip (5JJ and 5RH) (7:00am-4:00pm) Donna will be attending this trip KG Field Trip to Crescent Park (8:10-10:00am) Friday, September 27 David ROSS (September 28) Hương NGUYỄN – EC (September 28)   Upcoming: Monday, September 30 Positive Psychology PD for Faculty and TA’s, no school...

  Chúc mọi người Trung Thu vui vẻ! (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone!)   Weekly Snapshot: Monday, September 16 Tuesday, September 17 Dan out of country Wednesday, September 18 Dan out of country Divisional Meeting  Thursday, September 19 Dan out of country ES Assembly – Auditorium(8:45am) Friday, September 20 Dan out of country   ENews: Link to ES ENews   DRAGON ATHLETICS All ES~MS~HS activities – will officially begin the week of August 26 MONDAY, September 16 3:15-4:30 – ES Soccer  GAME: A teams vs CIS on back field Boys B-C-D on front field TUESDAY, September 17 3:15-4:30 – ES Cross...

Dear ES Team, We have updated the Navigator to reflect some changes we are making to how we can best support our alternative recess opportunities (library, maker space, art room).  You will find your class passes in your mailbox– please begin using these next week. Here is the updated text from the navigator: Other Recess Opportunities: During recess, students may elect to go to the Library, Makers Space, or Art Room.  Each homeroom teacher will be given a limited number of passes to distribute to their students.  Please review the below guidelines for these areas: General: During morning recess, if...

  Dear ES Team, Happy Friday!   Here are a few reminders as we head into September: During rainy day recess– please be sure to have the students return all equipment to its proper place. In order for the check out lines in the cafeteria to work efficiently, please have your students bring their ID cards to lunch. I hope everyone has a great three day weekend!  Cheers, Donna    Weekly Snapshot: Monday, September 2 Vietnamese National Day- NO SCHOOL Happy Birthday, Melanie SYLVESTER Tuesday, September 3 School Photo Schedule Wednesday, September 4 Happy Birthday, Kristin WEISS School Photo Schedule...

  Dear ES Team, Just a few quick things to note this week: For accuracy and reliability, whenever possible, please use your phone clocks during class, lunch,recess transitions! The Evacuation Plan Procedures have been updated– please note, we have changed where grade levels are expected to line up (see page 3).  Have a great weekend! Cheers, Donna   Weekly Snapshot: Saturday, August 24 Teachers meeting Teachers  Saigon Outcast (District 2) Bus Departs SSIS at 3pm Monday, August  26 ASA’s begin Tuesday, August  27 CC G1 trip to Jump Arena (8:15-11:00am) ES Workshop for New Parents (8:15-11:00am)- Auditorium Wednesday, August  28...

Dear ES Team, We appreciate the time, energy, and effort you have put forth into making the start of this year so seamless and successful.  Our campus is buzzing with an abundance of positive energy and enthusiasm– even in the midst of preparing for Curriculum Night and Super Unit Launches!  In order to prepare for an emergency, we will have several evacuation drills this year, so please review the ES Evacuation Plan Procedures  with your students next week.  I am sure everyone is ready to rest and relax!  Enjoy the weekend!  Cheers, Donna    Weekly Snapshot:  Sunday, August 18 Pest...

  Dear ES Team, A little rain didn’t dampen our spirit these past two days– but I do think we were all grateful for the green flag during recess today! Thank you for your positive energy, unending enthusiasm, and tireless effort this week!  In order to establish good routines and develop good habits, we always function in “all hands on deck” mode the first few days of school.  Many new students, many new teachers and TA’s, and a few new procedures (especially during lunch!) can make things that should be easy quite challenging! This road to good routines and habits...

Dear ES Team, Ready, set, go!  Today is our last day of faculty/staff orientation, tomorrow our students come for orientation, and then finally–the school year officially commences on Wednesday! We are still in the midst of hiring and transitioning new TA’s– thank you everyone for your patience and understanding!  I am so grateful to be working with an amazing group of committed educators– who are sincerely care about our students, the work we are doing, and the experiences we are providing for our students.  SSIS is an incredible community and I am looking forward to a great year!  Cheers, Donna...