TED Talk of the Week
As we continue to focus on mindfulness and the importance of balance. Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing nothing for 10 minutes.
Thank you!
- Scott, Allan, Angela, Jessica, Judy, Neyda, and Rhys Meredith, for each of your parts in organizing and running the swim portion of Super Sports Saturday.
- Tess, for inviting parents in for the G2 poetry cafe.
- Jessica for volunteering as our Sunshine rep for 2019-20!
- Layne, Francis, Jocelyn, Nicole, Judy, Eric P., April, Bonnie, Joseph, and Rhys, for an amazing spring Arts Day! Your commitment to continual improvement, encouraging parent participation, and organizational skills made this day truly spectacular.
Deadline for Reimbursements
The deadline to submit receipts for reimbursement is May 31st. After that, the budgets will be closed for the 2018/19 school year.
Exit Interview Invitation
I would like to invite all departing faculty for an exit interview. The purpose of an exit interview is to gain feedback in order to improve the ES. Here is a list of questions you can choose to answer during the exit interview.
What was the best part of your job here?
Why did you decide to leave?
How would you describe the culture of the ES?
If you could change anything about KISJ, what would you change?
Did you feel you had the tools, resources, and working conditions to be successful in your role? If not, which areas could be improved and how?
Do you have any other issues or comments you would like to address?
Effectiveness of our professional learning communities Survey
The purpose of this survey is to provide feedback that will be shared at all levels and/or included in upcoming WASC reports. All comments will be published in full unless an individual is named in the comment. These questions are based on the KISJ Professional Evaluation Rubric, Indicators 5, 6 and 7.
Let’s Chat
This week I have 3 times booked for you to come in and chat or I can come to your classroom to read to students.
Tuesday 1:30 to 2:00
Wednesday 10:30 to 11:00
Thursday 12:00 to 12:30
The Month Ahead for May & June
The next 6 weeks are going to be a whirlwind of activities and events. It will be important to stay up to date and take care of yourself and others. If you would like to talk through these dates, come see Mareena or Jim.
May
May 28th - Student-led Learning Exhibition
May 29th - 31st - DRAGONS Days
May 31st - Finish class library inventory export
June 3rd - All grades in PowerSchool, 5th Grade Step Up Ceremony, KG
June 4th - Report card drafts are sent to teachers for a final check
June 5th - Report cards are checked by the Team Leaders for alignment Graduation,
June 4th - ES Field Day
June 5th - Q4 Assembly: Collaboration 1-2 PM (Rehearsal 8:30-9:30 AM)
June 6th - ES Field Day make-up date
June 7th - Last student day, 12:30 dismissal G1-5, 12:10 JK-K
Teacher classroom checkout, please signup for a time on this form
Teacher classroom checkout, please signup for a time on this form
June 8th - Complete staff check out.
Teacher classroom checkout, please signup for a time on this form
Updates From Mareena
A reminder that the schedules and duties for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are organized by grade level.
Q4 Assembly - June 5th
Rehearsal 8:30-9:30 in the HS PAC
Assembly 1-2 PM in the HS PAC
June 5th - RECESS
Due to MS Field Day, the lunch recess space for grades 4 and 5 will be moved to the stadium field. Lunch and recess duty staff this day, please note this change. Students cannot proceed to the stadium field on their own, and must be walked there and back with teacher supervision.
Snack recess
G2 2:30-2:45 - ES PAC
G3 2:30-2:45 - 1st floor
G4 2:45-3:00 - playground
G5 2:45-3:00 - hexagon
DRAGON ACTIVITY DAY 2019
Here is the general information and this is detailed schedule. Please note that things may change on the documents as we get closer, a few items are still in progress.
June 7th and 8th schedules
All staff are welcome to wear jeans and a KIS shirt on Friday, june 7th.
Family communication
Weekly update - sent Friday afternoon through Seesaw
Parent text messages and updates - sent during the week as reminders or brief updates
ES Homepage - bookmark this Elementary landing page for staff
Updates from Ryk
Instructional Coach Survey
If you have not already completed this survey, please do. I sincerely appreciate the time you take to fill this out. The results and comments that you write provide a way for me to best meet your needs.
Updates From Mr. Vento
For those who were unable to attend, here is the link to the May 23 Child Protection Presentation. The agenda focused on:
- KISJ commitment to child protection & safeguarding and what it means
- crisis management plan review
- KISJ child protection task force
- CIS child protection & safeguarding training
- Safe recruiting
- Raising awareness
On Saturday, June 8 at 09:00 in the HS cafeteria there will be a breakfast provided as a final opportunity to come together with our colleagues and peers. All KISJ Faculty, and staff are invited to attend.
During this time, we will also present the KISJ Faculty Global Leader Award to one (1) member from each division “who consistently demonstrates global leadership qualities. The 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.” In addition to recognizing global leaders in the ES, MS, and HS, this year we will also recognize a Global Leader from the boarding department. Each of the four (4) recipients is selected by peers that work in their division. The deadline to vote for this award is Friday, May 31.
Please nominate recipients only within the one division that you work in the most.
Congratulations to our Director of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Rick Odum on being selected to present at the 2019 EARCOS Leadership Conference on Aligning Schoolwide Practice and Policy.
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.
Here is the ES Suggestion Box. This form is for ideas, solutions or comments about issues that matter to the ES community.
Sunshine Weekly
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