Weekly Update: Nov. 8 – 15th

We have a few busy weeks ahead of us. This week we have HS students traveling to Bangkok for SEASAC Soccer and to Singapore for SEASAC Volleyball. On Saturday, we are hosting the HS Math Logic Inter Saigon Competition. Next Wednesday evening is the HS Drama production, “Crazytown” in the Black Box Theater at 6:00pm. S-Factor will be on Thursday in the Auditorium at 6:00pm. Friday, Nov. 15th is the Saigon International Schools Network PD Day and the HS ISSC Science Competition. Sunday, November 17th we are hosting a MUN Conference. November 21st is the TedX Event. Friday, November 22nd is the HS Block Party at Jacobs. Saturday, Nov. 23rd is the PTA Family Fun Day. Tuesday, Nov. 26th is HS Music Concert. Nov. 29th. We also have the Tri-Pod surveys to complete.

Friday, November 8
Day 2 – EFGH
Jacob away at GRC in Dubai Recruiting for SSIS
Active Games in the Library at Lunch
Sunshine Nov/Dec Birthdays, Morning Break (HS Faculty Room)
HS Robotics Scrimmage, 3pm (Plaza)

Saturday, November 9
HS Math Logic inter Saigon Competition 9:00am – 2:00pm

Sunday, November 10
Outdoor Pest Control 

Monday, November 11
Day 3 BCD Adv A
Advisory Schedule
Jacob away at GRC Recruiting for SSIS
Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins 6:00 – 7:30pm in the Auditorium

Tuesday, November 12
Day 4 -FGHE

Wednesday, November 13
Day 5 – CDAB
HS Divisional Meeting, 3:15-4:30 (MPR)
HS Drama Production, “Crazytown” Black box Theater 6:00pm

Thursday, November 14
Day 6 – GHE Adv F
Advisory Schedule
S Factor, 6:00pm (Auditorium)

Friday, November 15
Saigon PD Day – Be Together
HS ISSC Science Competition

On the Horizon

• Saigon International Schools PD Day- Be Together, November 15
• HS Block Party, November 22 (Save the date!!!!)
• HS Debate Workshop with Mr. Stefan Bauschard from Taipei, Taiwan. Friday, November 22 – 4:00pm-8:00pm.Saturday, November 23 â€“ 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Staff Action Needed

• Read the all school Wellness Blog from the WELL Core Team
• RSVP for the Sunshine HS Block Party, November 22
  Review Check important dates that impact instruction here
• Check your gradebooks. There should be a couple of data points for Q2 even if just formative.

Semester One Exam  Schedule 2019 – 2020

Games in the Library (Nov 4-8)- Come out and connect with our students while encouraging wellness next week in the library. No electronics will be allowed in the library during lunch next week. We will have a series of games available for students and teachers to play together at lunch. Come out and have some fun with your colleagues and students! Tuesday (Card games), Wednesday (Board games), Friday (Active games)- Twister, Blocks, Jenga, etc.

Observation, Visibility and Recruiting– Tim and I are more than half way through our observation cycle with you (teachers). Our plan is to finish the entire faculty by winter break. In addition to these formal 85 minute evaluations, we normally do our 10-15 minute learning walks. Due to recruiting season, the number of learning walks will likely be reduced. These will return in full swing during semester two.

Tripod Surveys: We will be giving student surveys from November 11-21. The first block of the day is designated for the survey.  We will be using the short version of the survey that takes about 5-10 minutes. Each teacher will have at least 3 of their blocks take the survey for them.  So some days you will be giving the survey and some you will not. Later you will receive individual survey tickets for your students and a script to read beforehand.  Here is the list of  HS blocks/courses that will be surveyed.  For more information about the Tripod Survey and the data you will receive, please read through the  Teacher Toolkit for Tripod.  Here is the actual block schedule for the surveys:

• Nov 11 – Block B / Block C
• Nov 12 – Block F / Block G
• Nov 13 – Block D / Block A
• Nov 14 – Block H / Block E
• Nov 15 – PD Day
• Nov 18 – Make-up Day for Blocks DABC
• Nov 19 – Make Up Day for Blocks HEFG

Sunshine HS Block Party– The fourth annual Sunshine HS Block Party is almost here on November 22.  RSVP for the Sunshine HS Block Party by November 15. In addition to amazing food and beverages we will have a distinct opportunity to connect with one another’s families and listen to some great bands (Shoe, Scott Berry and anyone else that wants to play).  The party is at Jacob’s House, 01 My Giang 1B at the end of canal street and is right near the Crescent Bridge and park along the river.  We will be starting at 4 and going until 9pm.  Stop by for as long as you can, but the bands will likely be playing between 5 and 7pm.  Please park your bikes and motorcycles on the sidewalk across from the house by the construction wall.  Special thanks in advance to Ms. Ha, Ms. Huyen and Ms. Tram for their logistical support of the event and Sunshine Committee members: Amy, Evan, Ted and William.