Weekly Update: November 5 – 11

It’s a unique ride this coming week.  Hold on tight and pay close attention to some of the complexities of the schedules.

Have a great weekend!

Jacob

Friday, November 3
Day 10- EFGH
October Birthday Celebration, 1st Break (HS Faculty Room)

Monday, November 6
Day 1- ABCD
Special Schedule/with Advisory (60 min classes) see below
Spirit Week: Twin Day
Author Assembly/Luka Lesson 2-3pm (Auditorium)

Tuesday, November 7
Day 2- EFGH
Early Dismissal Day
Spirit Week: Meme Day
HS Faculty Check-in, 1:15 (MPR)

Wednesday, November 8
Day 3, BCDA
Advisory Schedule (MRISA Pep Assembly)
Spirit Week: Blue Out Day
AS Faculty Meeting, 3:15-4:30 (various locations)

Thursday, November 9
Day 4- FGHE
Spirit Week: Dress Like a Teacher Day

Friday, November 10
Day 5- CDAB
Spirit Day: Comfy Day

Crazy Week…Pay Close Attention-  The nonconformist/hippie week has finally arrived at SSIS.  The schedule that will make you wonder what day it actually is almost here.  Please pay care attention to the days listed below.

• Monday, November 6- Author visit schedule and advisory (60 min classes).  See schedule above.
• Tuesday, November 7- Early release day (55 min classes)
• Wednesday, November 8- Advisory Schedule for MRISA Pep assembly

Monday’s Special Schedule 

A Block 8:00 – 9:00am (60 min)
B Block 9:05 – 10:05am (60 min)
BREAK 10:05 – 10:20am (15 min)
C Block 10:20 – 11:20am (60 min)
D Block 11:30 – 12:30pm (60 min)
LUNCH 12:30 – 1:15pm (45 min)
ADVISORY 1:15 – 1:50pm (35 min)
AUTHOR ASSEMBLY 2:00 – 3:00pm (60 min)

October Birthday Celebration– Come to our monthly birthday event sponsored by the Sunshine Committee on Friday during 1st break.  Also, the birthday gifts have finally arrived.

Spirit Week–  The Spirit Club has organized a number of events for this coming week.  In addition to the MRISA Pep Assembly on Wednesday, they had organized a week of spirit dress up days.  Show your support of this group by dressing up as well if you’d like.  Monday (Twin day), Tuesday (Meme day), Wednesday (Blue Out), Thursday (Dress Like a Teacher) and Friday (Comfy day).

Tuesday’s Early Release Time– We will meet briefly as a division at 1:15 pm in the MPR.  After an introduction to your work, you will break off by departments to unpack more of the IBDP Papers and examiner comments.  We will come back together briefly at the end of the day to share your biggest takeaways with your peers.

What’s in Your Grade Book?– We are now finishing our 11th week of school.  At this point in the semester there should 5-7 data points for students and parents to gauge their progress.  Also, remember to email parents if there is a significant drop in a students performance.

House League Update– Dear HS Staff,  I apologise for the lack of updates on teacher house league standings the past month. The scene has changed dramatically though, with Jodi taking the lead for the first time and Nomer slipping to second. A few new people have entered the scene too but haven’t quite made it onto the top ten yet!