Week Ahead May 29

Another blur of a week … but filled with excellence and awesomeness!  And it’s going to conclude with a celebration of our graduates.

Saturday, May 27
Bus from SSIS to GEM Center, 2:15pm (SSIS)
HS Faculty to GEM Center, No Later than 3pm
HS Commencement Begins, 4:00pm (GEM Center)
Return Bus to SSIS, 6:00pm

(From HS Blog) Graduation Information– Commencement is just around the corner.  A few pieces of info in preparation of the event.  The staff bus leaves from SSIS promptly at 2:15pm.  If you are taking your own transportation you need to be at the GEM Center by 3pm.  When you arrive, you can connect in a private area with the graduates right before the event.  By tradition, you will process as a SSIS faculty into the GEM Center before the students at 4pm by years of service at SSIS.  This is a formal event, so dress appropriately.  Most men will wear ties and jackets.  If you have questions about attire see you department head or Tim/Jacob.  The ceremony will end around 5:15.  A bus taking staff back to SSIS will leave around 6pm.

There are several student events this week … understatement … Renaissance Fair, Human Rights Showcase, Drama Production, StuCo elections, Music Concert … and throw in Spirit Week!

So Spirit Week?  Twin Tuesday – anyone want to go with polka dots with me?  Teacher Thursday – how about student uniforms?  Any other ideas?

Here is what’s up next week:

Monday, May 29: Meme Monday
Day 1, ABCD (Adv)
*Welcome Colleen Hsu
9:45-10:45 7th Grade Renaissance Fair
1:30-3 Admin Team Mtg
3-6 ES Arts Show

Tuesday, May 30: Twin Tuesday
Day 2, EFGH (DEAR)
*Bake Sale for Blue Dragon
11:20-12:20 Gr 8 Human Rights Showcase
7-8:30pm HOS / PTA Meeting

Wednesday, May 31: Wacky Wednesday
Day 3, BCDA (DEAR)
8-11 Gr 8 Drama Rehearsal
3:15-4:30 Divisional Mtg, Library (Advisory Planning 17-18)
6:30-8 Gr 8 Drama Production

Thursday, June 1: Teacher Thursday
Day 4, FGHE (Adv)
10-11:30 Admin Team Mtg
11:10-12:35 Music Rehearsal
12:55-1:35 StuCo Elections (Auditorium, come in advisory groups)

Friday, June 2: Famous Friday
Day 5, CDAB (DEAR)
*Final Book Room Collection
7:30-8 Breakfast Club sponsored by Tech/Specialists
7-8:30pm MS Music Concert

Upcoming (on the radar)

• June 5 – Student Check Out process starts
• June 6 – Comments and Grades Due; Begin check out procedure with students
• June 6 – Gr 5 Bridge Crossing, 2:20ish; Yearbook Distribution (during DEAR)
• June 7 – Grade 8 Promotion (only gr 7 and 8 attending with gr 8 parents) 8-10ish;  Splash Day 1-3
• June 8 – Grade Level Awards, 8-9:15; MS Assembly and Talent Show, 9:30-11; Yearbook signing and final advisory meeting 11:15-12:00
• June 9 – 8:30-9:30 Divisional Breakfast; 11-12:30 Full Faculty meeting; 12:30-2 Luncheon

Update on Counseling Services:  A huge thanks to Chris Anderson for working with us these past two weeks.  I think we are all really glad that we will get to continue to work with Chris next year as he steps into the role of librarian.  Be sure to give him a pat on the back on Friday – his last day!  We will have Colleen Hsu join us on Monday and help us through the rest of the year.  We are so thankful to have her join us!  Here is a bit of information about her (was posted to eNews):  Ms. Hsu has recently joined the SSIS community along with her husband Mr. Hsu, who is a high school math teacher, and their two young children. With two children in elementary school and serving as a substitute teacher, Ms. Hsu has also been a familiar face around campus. She is currently completing her Masters of Arts in School Counseling at Adams State University. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience from Mount Holyoke College. Ms. Hsu developed a deep interest in school counseling while supporting her own elementary-aged children socially, emotionally and academically especially in connection to their schooling. Prior to moving to SSIS, Ms. Hsu and her family were in Delhi, India where they lived for three years.

Calendar Updates: Be sure to check the ever shifting sands of the calendar.  I’m really trying to keep up with the small changes that are happening.  If you notice that something isn’t quite right, please let me know right away.

Final Hires:  We are pleased that Kevin Hale has accepted a part-time PE position split between the ES and MS.  This means that we are almost completely set for hiring for 17-18 (the last thing is Exploratory Drama 6 – but we have an offer out there).

Proactive Duty: . Thank you to all who have been stepping out into the halls during transitions times.  This proactive approach is really helping us manage students during this very busy and exciting time.

ICT End of Year Details:  From David’s email: Please take the time to read the following information relating to technology for the end of the school year and over the summer.  Please contact a member of the Technology Team if you have questions or concerns. We are here to help.