Category: Weekly News

Dear Colleagues, We have a short, but busy week on the horizon! Traditionally, SSIS has provided Lì xì (Lucky Money) to ALL staff during Tet.  Teachers usually give lucky money and/or a more personal gift (plant, gift card, chocolate, etc) to their TA’s.   In the past teachers also contributed money (50-200 vnd) for the cleaners and gardeners. Here is a list of cleaners for each floor) and gardeners.  Ms. Thuy and Ms. Truc have envelopes for contributions—one for cleaners and one for gardeners.  Next Thursday after school the we will gather in the staff room and present “Lucky Money” red...

Dear Colleagues, We are back in full swing again–so many great Super Unit launches this week and so many enriching field experiences in the next two weeks! Remember today some of our faculty have organized a fundraiser, in the form of a happy hour/dinner, starting at 3:30pm today!  Hope to see you there! Cheers, Donna   Important info: TẾT ASSEMBLY 2019 PROGRAM When: Thursday 31, January 2019 Where: Auditorium – 3 shifts What time Shift 1: 8: 45 – 9:20 am: K + G2 Shift 2: 9:50 – 10:25 am: G1+ G3 Shift 3: 10: 35 am – 11:05 am...

Dear Team, Hands down, the best news to celebrate this week is the birth of Harrison Kai!  Congratulations Cath and Dave– we can’t meet your new “gift”! Hope everyone has a great first “full week” back! Cheers, Donna Important info:   TẾT ASSEMBLY 2019 PROGRAM When: Thursday 31, January 2019 Where: Auditorium – 3 shifts What time Shift 1: 8: 45 – 9:20 am: K + G2 Shift 2: 9:50 – 10:25 am: G1+ G3 Shift 3: 10: 35 am – 11:05 am G4 + G5              REHEARSAL Rehearsal 1: Tuesday, 22 January – 12:00...

  Dear ES Team, Welcome back! It has been great connecting with everyone today! I hope this year brings everyone peace, joy, love, good health, and abundance of happiness! Happy New Year! Cheers, Donna Important info: We will no longer be purchasing disposable batteries, please see Truc for rechargeable batteries. Reminders: Please let Ms. Thuy know if you have special grade level events (field trips, launches, celebrations).  We would like to add these to our ES calendar. Announcements: Please remember to book our school photographer if you have a special event.   Weekly Snapshot: Monday, January 7 PD Day Tuesday,...

Dear ES Team, Last week ended with our SSIS community celebrating this festive season with music, lights, and laughter    Our campus was a busy one all day–from an amazing musical performance (thank you Nikki and Raye) to the tree lighting ceremony and holiday bazaar, to our Dragon Friendship Fun Night (thank you Jeremy!). This week will be busy, but our winter break in on the horizon!  Don’t forget, Catriona has invited us to celebrate the season at her home on Friday afternoon! Cheers, Donna   Important info: We need to submit all payment request and Red invoice before December 13,...

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,...