Week Ahead: Jan. 4-8

Happy New Year to all of us! As we head into 2021, there is an open road in front of us full of possibility. I can’t wait to start walking down that road with this team. You may not remember, but the final post before break, I asked for HODs. And boy did they flood in! This is one amazing team that we have. Start this semester with a wave of positive emotions – take a look through the praises, appreciations, and gratitudes in the Heart of the Dragon section.

Here is what’s up this week:

Sunday, Jan. 3
*Happy Birthday Stephen Ada!

Monday, Jan. 4
No School

Tuesday, Jan. 5
*Happy Birthday Lili Dubois!
Flu shots available today
7:30-8:00 Welcome back snacks
8-10:30 AS Strategic Planning in Auditorium
11-1:00 Strategic Planning continues with Strategic Planning Committee
1-4:00 Individual / Dept / Team work time

Wednesday, Jan. 6
Day 1, ABCD
3:15-4:30 MS Divisional Mtg, Library

Thursday, Jan. 7
Day 2, EFGH

Friday, Jan. 8
Day 3, BCDA
10:40-11:25 SST Mtg

Upcoming (on the radar)

• Jan. 15 – Hang’s last day at work
• 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

Vietnam Tech Conference:  Just a reminder that the VTC is free! Conference Theme: Shaping the Future
Cost: Free
Date: February 27, 2021
Register now to secure your space.

MS Building Update:  We are continuing to work on the plans for the new MS building. We will have a series of meetings on Jan. 12, 13, and 14. I will be sharing the times for each of the different group meetings. This will be our opportunity to provide valuable input into the design of the building.

Tripod Surveys and Meetings: The Tripod Survey results are back and will be emailed to each teacher this week. There are a few things that will be useful to you for when you review your feedback.  Tripod Reflection Protocol: This is created by Tripod and will be especially helpful for those who have never done a Tripod survey before.  The information is valuable, and there is a reflection worksheet you could use.  Here is a shorter reflection form that has also been used (you’ll need to make a copy).  If you want to use this one, I recommend using it in conjunction with the information in the Tripod Reflection Protocol.  There is also a Teacher Tool Kit created by Tripod.  This kit goes into depth into the different areas of the survey.  You could use this to assist with reflection and/or setting goals.  Here is the Longitudinal Tripod Divisional Overview which has divisional averages from all years.   Regardless of how you want to review your feedback, please schedule a 15-20 minute meeting (using Find a Time) with me to talk about your analysis and reflection on the data I am hoping to conduct all of those meetings in January and February.

New Printer Driver: Please remember that you will need to download the new printer driver … as will all of our students.

From David P: Please follow the directions on the SSIS Link here to install the new printer driver. If you need assistance please fill out a helpdesk request and we will assist you.

Small Change in Nursing Office: Please note that nursing duties have been reassigned for the MS.  Nurse Thoa Nguyen is now primarily responsible for the MS students. This means that she will do any follow-up paperwork and phone calls as required for MS student Health issues. This does NOT mean that she will be the only nurse to assess MS students or make calls on their behalf. Nurse Thu, Nurse Tram Anh, and Nurse Phuong will also be working in the MS Health Office. Thoa’s direct email address is thoanguyen@ssis.edu. You can also reach her at msnurse@ssis.edu.vn.