The TED talk for this week is a fascinating look at a growing maker community where people engage in peer-to-peer, hands-on education, motivated by what they want to create.
Thank you
- CCT, for putting our school back together after the typhoon tried to rip it apart.
- Ryk, Kyle and Kurt, for helping with MAP testing and troubleshooting issues this week.
- JK & K team, for being flexible and patient with the creation of the ECE lunchroom. We finally have students not eating in the classrooms!
- Dave G, for setting up F&P testing on iPads for ELL team, you are helping us all save time and paper.
- Judy, Scott, and Madeleine for running the swim team tryouts on Friday. It was great to see how excited students were being back in the pool.
Aqua Day Information
Here is the schedule for Aqua Day on August 31st. Allan will provide more information and answer questions next Friday, (August 24th) at 8am.
Please put good videos and photos from that day in the Aqua Day Yearbook Folder.
Updates From Mareena
Updates From Mareena
Quarter 1: Focus on Communication!
Communication is not just important for our students - we will incorporate a weekly focus on communication this quarter.
It's time to sign up for your electives for quarter 2. Please use this spreadsheet to fill out your elective name and description. Locations are limited, so if you'd like to use a space other than your classroom please request that on the spreadsheet.
New staff, here is John's very detailed document about electives. Please let Mareena know if you have questions about signing up, as she will be taking over the facilitation of electives for the remainder of the year.
Uniform information
Uniform information
Use this document as a reference for student uniform checks. Please note that starting September 1st, students should be in correct uniform.
NEW: As of January 1, all student shoes should be black. This information will be sent to parents today.
Cell Phones/Watches
We have sent parents a reminder about cell phones/phone watches. First offense, please take the phone and turn into the front office. It will be returned at the end of the day. For further incidents, parents will be contacted to collect the phone from school.
What could the watches look like?
KT watches
We will be sending a hard copy of the Technology Responsible Use Policy to all students on Monday, August 27th. It should be signed and returned to school by Friday, August 31st. (We will send and accept digital versions for dorm students, and collect an original at conferences.)
Tardy Students
We will be sending a hard copy of the Technology Responsible Use Policy to all students on Monday, August 27th. It should be signed and returned to school by Friday, August 31st. (We will send and accept digital versions for dorm students, and collect an original at conferences.)
Tardy Students
Students arriving after 8:30 (9:00 Fridays) should go directly to the office. If a student comes to your class after this time, they should have a tardy slip from the office. If they do not, send them back to the front office. The office will mark tardy students.
Please help communicate the following procedural updates to students:
In the morning all grade 1-5 students should enter the field by the KISJ sign. Only middle school students should continue up the path towards school.
We're working on sharing the field with middle school in the mornings. Please let your students know that they need to stay in the elementary section. Currently, this is the majority of the field with a small section marked with cones for middle school.
FYI for teachers - This procedure is still being updated, as we work to find a way to ensure all students can be safe on campus in the mornings. The goal is to interrupt our existing procedures as little as possible, as our elementary students have been routined for these already.
Whistles were ordered for the staff that requested them. Please ensure that you connect with the person doing recess break with you, so there is always at least one whistle on the field.
Please ensure that your students are aware of emergency evacuation procedures. Every student should know his/her homeroom line number. If you do not have an emergency binder and map, please let April know. Clear holders for the binders will be installed in the classrooms that are missing them.
Continue to leave feedback on any procedures that need to be reconsider for our supervision of students.
Continue to leave feedback on any procedures that need to be reconsider for our supervision of students.
Update from HR
HR looks forward to speaking with those of you have are thinking about recruitment this academic year beginning next week Monday. Please remember that HR will need to agree to your early resignation which must take place before Sept. 17th should you wish to qualify for the extra three recruitment days. Otherwise, the final deadlines is Oct. 29th. Please re-read the notes from Amos should you need further clarification. Also, here is the KISJ Learning Support Department Handbook 2017 - 2020. Feel free to read it and seek clarification as needed.
Information from Dorms
Information from Dorms
As you know, spending time in the dorms is a way for you to fulfill your faculty commitment in the 2018-19 school year. You can fulfill a commitment in the dorms in a variety of ways, including hosting academic support sessions during study halls and leading a pastoral care event for ES students. For more details, please reference this presentation.
The Dorms are now ready for faculty to fill out the ES Faculty Commitment sheet. Please indicate on this spreadsheet how you plan to fulfill your seasonal commitment, and in which season. If you indicate that you will fulfill your commitment in the dorms, Caitlin Wampler (cwampler@kis.ac) will contact you directly.
All teachers are expected to fill out this spreadsheet by Sunday, September 16.
Please feel free to contact Caitlin Wampler or Ben Fisk if you have any questions, and I hope to see you in the dorms!
Just Learning 2 Conference Information
Just Learning 2 Conference Information
The JL2 conference is quickly approaching, please refer to our Academic Head’s blog for specific information about the weekend and how to get involved. The conference is scheduled September 15th and 16th.
Communication in the ES
Communication in the ES
Your feedback is appreciated as the ES strives to improve communication. As always, submissions are confidential. I have posted the QR code on my office door for continued feedback as the year progresses.
Important Phone Numbers
Important Phone Numbers
Here is a document you can print and have by your classroom phone. If your phone is not working let the IT department know.
Useful Information
Useful Information
- Here is the ES Suggestion Box. This form is for ideas, solutions or comments about issues that matter to the ES community.
- The new ES textbook manager is: Helly Hae In Lee <haeinlee@kis.ac>
- Here is the 2018-19 Student's medical information sheet. Please review to be prepared.
- F&P testing should be completed before August 31st
- If you have issues with hardware (laptops, projectors, etc) and network (wifi). Simply submit an IT Repair Request Form.
- Here is the agenda for the ES Leadership team. This is a good document to read weekly so you have an overview of what was discusses. If you have any questions, speak to your TL for more information.
Important Documents and Links
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