Weekly Update: August 14

End of Week HS Social–  There will be a HS social right after school on Friday, August 14th in the 3rd floor faculty room to celebrate the end of our first official week together with students.  Light snacks, beverages and excellent company will be provided.  See you at 3:05.

Great First Week–  Thank you all for an amazing first week with students.  Student energy and academic engagement was extremely high around campus.  Your efforts to both connect with students personally and set a strong academic tone for the year really supported this cause.

August 19th Faculty Meeting–  We have a faculty meeting this coming Wednesday, August 19th from 3:15-4:30.  You can view the agenda here.  The highlights are the development of HS Priorities Action Plans and discussing our “at risk” students.

Attendance–  Make sure to take attendance during the first few minutes of class.  If students show up late (without a pass from the HS office), send them to the HS office to get a tardy pass to your class.  We need to be able to have accurate information on attendance to share with parents.

Welcome New Korean Teacher–  Hyunju Jeon was hired this week for our IB Korean classes.  She will be sharing room 315 with Charmaine during A and B blocks.  She was a great last minute find with a degree in Korean language and literature.  She starts this coming Monday.  While she doesn’t speak much English, I am sure she would appreciate a welcome and smile next week.

Names Badges for Staff–  All staff will need to wear their lanyards with ID card starting next week while at SSIS.  More information to follow from Mark.

Fire Drill, August 25–  Our first fire drill of the year will take place on August 25th during first block.  Thao is currently preparing the emergency evacuation materials for each of you.  They should be ready by the end of next week.  New staff please communicate with your head of department, Thao or Jacob for information about evacuation over the next week.

Substitutes– If you are in need of a substitute communicate this with Thao and bring appropriate information including leave forms and lesson plans.  If an emergency the morning of an absence please call 093 895 1881.  The earlier you do this the better.