Week of November 4 – 11, 2016

I had the pleasure of attending the EARCOS 2016 Leadership Conference last week.  It was three full days of learning and hearing about best practices in place at other schools.

I attended Rami Madani’s, from ISKL, pre-conference day on International School Curriculum: Creation, Relevance and Sustainability, heard Sir John Jones talk about Creative Leadership or Preparing Our Students for a World that Doesn’t Exist, and listened to Dr. Ruby Payne speak about A Framework for Understanding Socio-Economic Classes and Thinking.  Other topics included: assessment, student advisory  programs, job-a-like, and maximizing your impact as the lead learners

All the best,

Tim

Friday, November 4
Day 10- EFGH
Divisional HS Social at HoS House, 4-6pm (Mark Sylte’s House)

Saturday, November 5
SAT testing
Monday, November 7
Day 1 – ABCD
Advisory Schedule

Tuesday, November 8
Day 2 – EFGH
HSLT Meeting, HS Counseling Conference Room, 3:15-4:45

Wednesday, November 9
Day 3- BCDA
All School PD

Thursday, November 10
Day 4 – FGHE
Advisory Schedule

Friday, November 11
Day 5 – CDAB
Early Dismissal for Teachers Teaching Teachers
StuCo Lock-in, November 11

Upcoming:

November 15 – Author Assembly (Marc Tyler Nobleman)

HS Block Party, November 25

Staff Action Needed

• Please RSVP to the HS Block Party here by November 11
• If you know of any strong candidates for the three posted positions in the HS please let Jacob know.
  • A new 9/10 grade counselor position coming next year
  • A new science position (biology/chemistry focus, AP/IB experience preferred)
  • English position (AP/IB experience preferred).

HS Divisional Social– Mark Sylte is hosting the last of the divisional socials at his family’s home.  Elementary and Middle have already had there’s and he’s saved the best for last.  After work on Friday, plan on stopping by his house starting at 4:00 and ending around 6:00pm.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided.  Look for an email from Mark with more specific information in the coming days.

HS Block Party– The HS Block Party will take place at Jacob’s house in Hung Thai on Friday, November 25 from 4:30-9ish.  All HS staff are invited and encouraged to bring their family and/or significant others.  Please RSVP here by Friday, November 11, so we can plan accordingly.  Lots of food, drink, fun and live music with your colleagues.  Last year we had smaller departmental dinners, this year we are taking over the Hung Thai street with the entire staff.