May 21st to 25th

TED Talk of the Week

This TED Talk is a look at the true heros working to help responders on the ground in devastated communities like Syria

Thank you!

• Ryk, for working with students to create the Teacher Appreciation Day Video. Also, thank you Francis, for supplying the musical accompaniment.  This was a wonderful way to celebrate our amazing teachers.
• John, Jocelyn, Hyde, and William for working with parents to help guide them through the family sharing settings for iPads. 
• Feliz, Sean, and Allan for taking our ES track team to BHA.  I heard they were real DRAGONS!  
• Sara, Ryk, and Cynthia for covering extra recess and lunch duties this week.  

End of the year faculty checklist

Here is the Faculty checking out list for 2018.

Principal and Associate Principal Feedback

Below are the links to the feedback surveys for your ES Principal and Associate Principal.

Jim

Cynthia

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

Professional Ethics, Child Protection, and Communication Feedback from Faculty

Here is the feedback I gathered from speaking with teachers about the Professional Ethics, Child Protection, and Communication section of the Faculty and Staff Handbook. Please read over this document and comment if you would like anything added.  This information will be used as we consider school wide changes moving forward.

Important Phone Numbers

Here is a document you can print and have by your classroom phone.  The IT dept is working to ensure all phones in the ES work or are installed.

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

Teacher Leaders @KISJ 2018/19

Here are the 2018/19 teacher leaders for each division

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.

EOY Information

Please become familiar with the 2017-18 Faculty Checklist (Non-returning/Returning) note the dates, actions and individuals involved.

The schedule for June 8th:

9:30 - Everyone gathers in the MSPAC for the EOY Assembly

10:30 - Students return to classrooms to get yearbooks

10:30 - 11:00 Sign yearbooks on the ES field

11:00 - 12:30 Grade level dependent  

12:30 - Students are dismissed for the summer!

12:30 - Teacher EOY checkout

Saturday June 9th

Here is the schedule

Upcoming PD in the ES

May 25th - WASC Focus Group Meeting

June 1st  - Division Meeting (peer editing)