May 14th to 18th

TED Talk of the Week

This TED Talk is a fun look at why it is important to make useless things.  It aligns with the design cycle process that our ES students will be learning next year.

Thank you!

• Cody, Baya, Matt, Jason, Elaine, Neyda, Sara, Theresa, and Cynthia for offering extra support to the 5th grade students during this difficult time.  Together you are helping our students learn valuable life lessons. 
• Ryk, John, and Hyde for supporting our teachers with MAP testing.  You all helped to reduce the stress levels of all involved.  
• John, Hyde, and William for creating and offering training on the new Apple Family Sharing program for iPads.  You are creating a new system that will benefit our students, parents, teachers, and school.
• John for organizing the BHA visitors.  This was a great opportunity to begin planning with other schools for next year.
• Sara and Theresa for guiding us through the class placement process this week. Together we can create classrooms that will maximize student learning. 
• Michelle, Tessa, Judy, and Dana for hosting the JK parent tea.  This was a great community building event.

Teacher Appreciation Day

Tuesday May 15th is teacher appreciation day!  All ES faculty are invited to the ESPAC from 8:00 to 8:25am.  We have organized for parent volunteers to cover morning duties so everyone can attend.

Information from the Library

ES Library would like to inform the important information and dates with you.

This year's inventory date for all the KIS Libraries is from May 28 to June 1, so every library item must be returned by May 23.

During the inventory, the ES library will be closed and there will be no library class. You can still use the MS and HS Libraries, but checkouts are not available.

If you have a plan to use some of the library materials until the end of May(31st) for a class, please let ES Librarians (es_library@kis.ac) know!

We will save you in the list and you can return them by June 4.

You should check if all the items under your name should not be lost and stayed in your classroom or office.

You can go to the library website(destiny.kis.ac) and check "My info" if you'd like to see and renew your library books individually.

* Your username: first part of your KIS email address

* The initial password: kis123

ES Faculty Global Leader

Each year the KISJ global Leader Award is given to one ES teacher who consistently demonstrates global leadership qualities. This recipient works to engage students and faculty in global ventures while also supporting school-wide-initiatives. This recipient distinguishes him or herself through a commitment to student and faculty growth and development. To nominate this years Global Leader click here. The voting ends on May 26th.

Personal Day on the Last Month of School

As outlined in the Faculty Handbook, Personal leave may not be taken during the last month of school.  Departing teachers, you may request a personal day between now and the end of the year to attend to personal business related to your departure.

Spring Arts Day Information

Here is the Spring Arts Day Schedule

Here is the parent communication about Spring Arts Day

KISJ Dorms Showcase & Dinner

on Saturday May 12 15:30-19:00. Come see KISJ Dorm students as they showcase their learning from a variety of dorm clubs including music classes, robotics club, business club, fencing and much more. Dorm students, parents and faculty are invited to join us in the hexagon at 18:00 for an outdoor dinner. KISJ Dormies Awards Gala on Thursday May 17 at 19:30-21:00 in HS PAC. More details to follow.

EOY Information

Please become familiar with the 2017-18 Faculty Checklist (Non-returning/Returning) note the dates, actions and individuals involved. Also, here is the schedule for Saturday June 9th.

DRAGONS Week Information

The purpose of our DRAGON Week is for students to build on what they have learned in class by participating in special curricular activities.  Throughout the week, each grade level will participate in special trips and students will be engaged in projects that will expand their understanding of the curriculum and Jeju.  Each grade level has a different theme for the week and planning is coming together.

Our ES DRAGON Week is May 28-June 1st. Deadline to submit event forms is today, April 20th however If teams need additional time, please see Cynthia and email Joseph the tentative schedule for the week. Team leaders will complete the parent letter and share with Cynthia and Joseph Shin by May 7th.

Specialists will be asked to cover some duties, HRT classes throughout the week and help chaperone field trips.  Grade Level Leads will coordinate with Specialists (and other Grade Leads if a Specialist needs to cover multiple grade levels) to make sure the amount of time needed is as fair and balanced as possible. Specialist will be asked to cover duties, HRT classes and help chaperone field trips.

Upcoming PD in the ES

May 18th - WASC Focus Group Meeting

May 25th - Schoolwide Department Meeting

June 1st  - Division Meeting (peer editing)