Week Ahead: May 2-6

| May 3, 2022 | Week Updates | No Comments

Hope you had a great 4 day weekend.  As the weather heats up here in Vietnam, so does the “busy” level at SSIS.  Check out the upcoming events between now and the end of the year.  So as I think about what’s to come, I think about it as choices.  We get to chose what opportunities we create for our students.  And the end of year is full of the ones they remember for a long, long time – the performances, the pressure of the end of term, the celebrations, and the fun time with their friends.  Our intentionality matters – so let’s keep working together, planning and creating experiences that our students will remember.

By the way, I will continue to update these, and this is the central location where you can find dates that may impact your planning.

If you are using your Google calendar, please note that events are found on 1 calendar – the one that includes the greatest amount of people impacted (this is a school wide practice).  So for middle school events, if the event involves a large group of students and/or parents, it goes on the MS Parent/Student calendar.  If it only impacts teachers, it goes on the MS Faculty calendar.  I highly recommend turning on (or adding if you haven’t done that yet; here are the directions) the MS Parent/Student calendar and the MS Faculty calendar.  This may help with tracking events and activities.

Here is what’s up next week:

Monday, May 2
No School

Tuesday, May 3
No School

Wednesday, May 4 
A-D
*Happy Birthday Lisa Chute!
3:15-4:30 Divisional time; work time on curriculum documentation

Thursday, May 5
E-H
9:30-11 Admin mtg (Molly attends)
9:30-10:50 CTP make ups (email will come Wednesday with names)

Friday, May 6
A-D

Upcoming (on the radar; new/updated items will be in blue)

  • May 13  MS Faculty farewell, Marina Club, 6-9pm
  • May 17, Rising 6 step up, 12-1:30
  • May 17, StuCo Executive Council Elections, Dragon Time
  • May 20, G7 PE Dance Celebration, time TBD but sometime between 1-3 (special schedule for G7 students this day; will run as shortened blocks from 8-12:20, then 1-3 G7 will be involved in PE Dance Celebration) 
  • May 26, Departing SSIS Student workshop, Dragon Time
  • May 26, G7 and 8 music and choir students will be off-timetable during D Block for rehearsal
  • May 27 Music Concert, G7 and 8 music and choir students will be off-timetable, performance during Dragon Time
  • June 1, Rising 9 step up day, 1-3 (all G8 off-timetable)
  • June 2, Departing SSIS Student workshop, Dragon Time
  • June 3, Drama 7 Musical, performance during B block
  • June 3, Drama 6 Performance, after school performance
  • Not sure about Drama 8 yet
  • Not sure about G6 PE Dance Celebration
  • June 6, Yearbook distribution, Dragon Time
  • June 6 and 7, G8 Promotion rehearsal, (planning committee off-timetable on June 6 in the afternoon, all G8 on June 7 off-timetable in morning)
  • June 9, G8 Promotion, 8-10ish (final times TBD)
  • June 9?, Splash Day, usually 1-3:00
  • June 10, End of Year Activities and Assembly (virtual)

 

At Risk for Academic Concern updates: 

Roxanne will be sending out emails to parents/students who are at risk for being placed on Academic Concern in S2 this week.  Please update grades as needed to assist with correct identification.

Middle Level Leadership Opportunities: 

The middle school leadership team has finalized the open positions for the 2022-23 school year.   It is now time to open the application process.   Middle level leadership continues to be foundational to our growth as a school and a division. This reflects the prioritized value of working together as a division recognizing the strengths and talents of all our members in order to continually improve.
Please watch this short video which provides an overview of the leadership structure and the leadership roles available at SSIS and in the middle school.  The video also reviews a new position created for the 22-23 school year, Advisory Lead.
More detailed information about each team and the positions can be found in these documents:

The Middle School leadership team has finalized the positions that open for the 22-23 school year:

  • Grade 6 Team Lead / Leadership Team
  • Grade 7 Team Lead / Leadership Team
  • Grade 8 Team Lead / Leadership Team
  • At Large Leadership Team Member / Student Experience Focus
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Arts
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Computer Science and Engineering [new position for 22-23]
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: English Language Arts
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Math
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Physical Education / Health
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Science
  • Intellectual Development / HOD position: Support Services
  • Personal Development Position: Grade 6
  • New Position: Advisory Lead
As you can see, we have many opportunities available for leadership within the division for next year.  Faculty members may serve in one or more positions.  If you have any questions about the positions, please reach out to me or your leadership team representative.
Applications will be made via this Google Form: Middle Level Leadership Application. You may complete 1 application for multiple positions (you will be prompted to apply for more than one position at the end of the form). Applications are due by Friday, May 6.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and review the materials.  And most importantly, thank you for the leadership you provide the division in both formal and informal ways.

 

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