Week Ahead: Jan. 11-15

There is a website I love to peruse from time to time – Action for Happiness.

In addition to articles, research and other useful information, they post an action calendar each month. Simple actions to do to assist in building happiness. It reminds me that I can impact my own happiness.

Check out this month’s action calendar. If 40% of our happiness is derived from activities and relationships, what can we all do with and for each other and ourselves to build that happiness?

Here is what’s up next week:

Monday, Jan. 11
Day 4, FGHE
1:30-3:00 Sr Admin Mtg (Molly attends)

Tuesday, Jan. 12
Day 5, CDAB
8-12:00 Architect Mtgs

Wednesday, Jan. 13
Day 6, GHEF
8-11:00 Architect Mtgs
3:15-4:30 Standard Based Grading / Reporting with MS and HS

Thursday, Jan. 14
Day 7, DABC
7:30 Farewell to David Rynne, faculty lounge

Friday, Jan. 15
Day 8, HEFG
Farewell to Hang Vu (location and time TBD)

Upcoming (on the radar)

• Jan. 22 – Breakfast club sponsored by G8
• Jan. 27 – G8 Transition Activity during Dragon Time
• Jan. 29 – Early dismissal / PD Advisory focus with Cathy Berger Kaye 1:15-4:00
• Jan. 30 – EARCOS Weekend Workshop: Nurturing an Inclusive Learning Community with Nicole Furlonge (register HERE)
• Feb. 8-16 – Tet Holiday

Video Options: Each division has recently acquired a 4k video camera and tripod, which will be managed by the ICT coaches. The school has also contracted with an external videographer who can provide fully produced videos on a per-service basis. So, below are all the options that are now available to you for having videos made.

1. Your own device. Many of the most popular videos on the SSIS social media channels have been filmed entirely on smartphones. Don’t discount this option, which is so accessible and allows us to quickly capture moments to share with our community.
2. Padcasters. The Padcasters are still available in my office for teachers and TAs to film at school and are a great step up from a handheld phone.
3. Sony Handycam. These brand new, 4k cameras are very powerful and still user-friendly. With high-quality built-in microphones, long battery life, a wide zoom range, and fluid tripods, these cameras are great for filming performances and other events. You should book our Handycam through me as well.
4. External vendor. Our vendor can provide 4k, multicamera videos, but the cost of booking their team will need to be approved by your principal. After receiving that approval, you should submit this form at least 2 weeks before the event.

These are the options available for documenting things happening at school to be shared primarily within our community. The marketing office also makes short videos (under 5 minutes) that are produced specifically for marketing purposes, in alignment with their editorial calendar. Their calendar prioritizes different messages throughout the year and aims to represent our divisions and disciplines evenly. Please make them aware of opportunities for strong visual stories at SSIS by submitting a helpdesk ticket for their consideration.