Week Ahead: Nov. 28-Dec. 2
What a week it was! Thank you all for the amazing work you did last week to make WWW the overwhelming success that it was! We have just under 4 weeks remaining in the semester. It’s going to be a fun, fantastic, and festive end of the semester.
Here is what’s up this week:
Monday, Nov. 28
- Day 7: DABC
- 1:30-3 Admin Mtg (Molly and Phil attend)
Tuesday, Nov. 29
- Day 8: HEFG
- 7:15-7:45 Informational Meeting about Tripod Student Survey (optional)
- 3:15-3:45 Informational Meeting about Tripod Student Survey (optional)
- 6pm HS Music Concert (includes MS choir students)
Wednesday, Nov. 30
- Day 1: ABCD
- *Happy Birthday Bryce Boudreau!
- 3:15-4:30
- EC12 EAL in HS Library
- EC12 LS in HS C-324
- EC12 IDL in Auditorium
- EC12 PDL in HS MPR 4
- Others: unit documentation and/or master order (see below)
Thursday, Dec. 1
- Day 2: EFGH
- *Happy Birthday Jake West!
- 1:30-3 Admin Mtg (Molly and Phil attend)
- 6pm G7 and 8 Drama Showcase
Friday, Dec. 2
- Day 3: BCDA
- 6pm G7 and 8 Drama Showcase
Saturday, Dec. 3
- 5pm Robot Pho MS Happy Hour
Upcoming (on the radar)
- December 1 and 2 – Grade 7 and 8 Drama Productions
- Dec. 7 – G6 Drama Production, 6pm
- Dec. 16 – MS Music Concert, 6pm (and during Dragon Time)
- Dec. 17 – SSIS Winter Holiday Party
- Dec. 21 – MS Dance Class performance, 6pm
Interior Design – New MS Building:
This week we are continuing to look at interior designs for the new MS building. It’s exciting work, and there are definitely a lot of meetings happening!
Tripod Survey Coming Next Week:
We will be asking the MS student to complete the Tripod surveys from December 5-9. The purpose of these surveys is to provide feedback to teachers on how they might better meet the needs of their learners. The tripod survey is an opportunity for students to give feedback to their teachers about their impressions of the teaching and learning experience from their perspective. Once we have the data back, you will be asked to complete a reflection form and have a conversation with administration as a part of that reflection. I will hold an informational session on Tuesday (before and after school) for those that would like to have an in person review.
Administration:
Two blocks are designated for the Tripod surveys each day. It is essential to give the survey on the correct date/block.
Here is the schedule for the blocks that need to be surveyed. We will not be using 1st block on any of the days:
- Dec. 5 Blocks 2 and 3 (G and H)
- Dec. 6 Blocks 2 and 3 (D and A)
- Dec. 7 Blocks 3 and 4 (E and F)
- Dec. 8 Blocks 3 and 4 (B and C)
- Dec. 9 Make-up Day
Each teacher will have at least 3 of their blocks take the survey for them. We will be using the short version of the survey that takes about 15 minutes.
You will receive individual survey tickets for your students each day. Tickets for Monday will be in your box. Tickets for Tuesday will be placed in your box at the end of Monday (and so on). Here is the list of MS blocks/courses that will be surveyed.
Please read through the administration guide and script. You must use the script provided.
Master Overseas Order:
We are starting the overseas ordering process. This will be led by your IDL. You will each complete one order form for your department. There are a few exceptions to this: One is in the Arts department – there is a separate order for each of the different arts (visual arts, drama, and music). Another is in Support Services – there is a separate order for EAL and LS.
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Keep in mind that it is about courses in the department (not the individuals in the department) that need to be considered. Some teachers are in two departments (they need to work with both departments for their courses).
- Supply chain issues are still being felt around the world. With this in mind, we want to shift the majority of our ordering to Australia. Please note that sites like Amazon are not included on the ordering vendor list. Please do not include links to Amazon or other sites that are not on the vendor list as a part of your order. If you require a supply that does not seem to be available through the provided vendors, please see me.
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Resource Catalogue: We highly recommend teachers to use the Australian resources for the best delivery result. They are branded with a high quality and wide range of teaching material with the advantage of the Australian dollar. With the disruptive logistics in the world, ordering from the USA could take longer travel time to arrive at the school, and it might cause some unexpected logistic issues. You will find a lot of website for Australia resource such as:
AUS Vendor Learning Resource & Kindergarten www.teaching.com.au www.winc.com.au www.edex.com.au www.preschoolequipment.com.au Visual Art zartart.com.au store.sswholesale.com.au Drama www.showface.com.au Library www.raeco.com.au www.sybasigns.com.au Science www.southernbiological.com www.mentone-educational.com.au Sport www.hartsport.com.au www.rhsports.com.au www.interquad.com.au Music www.optimumpercussion.com.au
Important Dates:
- December 16: Review order with department by or prior to this date to ensure it is ready.
- December 19: Submit final order to Thao and Molly by sending a confirmation email stating order is complete and ready
- December 20-March 2023: Business office works to consolidate and place orders
- June – August 2023: Local orders arrive
- August – September 2023: Overseas orders arrive
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