Dear colleagues,
The weather may be finally changing for a better we hope as we are entering one of the most pleasant seasons in
Japan. Warm weather means a great deal of increase in energy with the students which both great and sometimes
more demanding. As you are planning your teaching and learning, it is wise to pay extra attention to clear routines
and consistent expectations. Children sense very quickly when we adults feel that the warmer weather and the
approaching end of school year warrant some exceptions. Emotions are always flying high this time of the year and
you may end up spending a lot of time in meeting seeking resolutions to conflicts.
Japan. Warm weather means a great deal of increase in energy with the students which both great and sometimes
more demanding. As you are planning your teaching and learning, it is wise to pay extra attention to clear routines
and consistent expectations. Children sense very quickly when we adults feel that the warmer weather and the
approaching end of school year warrant some exceptions. Emotions are always flying high this time of the year and
you may end up spending a lot of time in meeting seeking resolutions to conflicts.
Congratulations to ES students who participated in the play and of course Suki and Rose for skillful directing and
casting of the wonderful show on Friday and Saturday. Students seemingly enjoyed their characters.
casting of the wonderful show on Friday and Saturday. Students seemingly enjoyed their characters.
Thank you to Jen White for hosting the Cultures of Thinking learning session for us visitors in her class. Jen and
Ron Ritchhart were able to elicit rich thinking in the engaged class. What a great opportunity for us to learn about
planning and executing a lesson focused on thinking and highlighting cultural forces.
Finally, thank you to Liz D, Kae-san, and grade 5 students for supporting the Parent Coffee Morning
demonstrating exceptional use of technology in supporting learning.
Ron Ritchhart were able to elicit rich thinking in the engaged class. What a great opportunity for us to learn about
planning and executing a lesson focused on thinking and highlighting cultural forces.
Finally, thank you to Liz D, Kae-san, and grade 5 students for supporting the Parent Coffee Morning
demonstrating exceptional use of technology in supporting learning.
This Wednesday the self-study teams will get together to review the draft comments and overview to be ready
for the internal deadlines. On Thursday, with the leadership of Trevor, the next ES assembly including dances and
birthday videos will bring excitement to this week.
for the internal deadlines. On Thursday, with the leadership of Trevor, the next ES assembly including dances and
birthday videos will bring excitement to this week.
Let’s have a great warm week!
Kim, Trevor, and Heikki
Time
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12:15-12:40
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12:25-12:55
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12:25-12:55
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12:15-12:25
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12:25-12:55
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Duty
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Cafeteria Tables
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Playground
/ Gym
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Playground
/ Atrium
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Cafeteria line
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Indoor recess
ELAC Gym |
April 15
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Derrick
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Azusa
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Jeff
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Maiko, Kaight
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Day
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Morning
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Afternoon - After School
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Mon 15 April
Day 3
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12:30-16:00 POI Committee
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Tue 16 April
Day 1
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13:30 ES Student Support
Team Meeting
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Wed 17 April
Day 2
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14:40-16:30 Self-study
Committees
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Thu 18 April
Day 3
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10:00-11:00 ES Assembly
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18:00 DP Arts Exhibition
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Fri 19 April
Day 1
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18:00 HS Music Concert
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Please note that in order to qualify for Professional Development, you must always
apply through the CA PD application form (KissFlow) and no later than 10 days
before the PD registration deadline.
N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default Personal PD unless otherwise noted.
CA will host IB workshops May 24-26
- Leading the learning in PYP schools
- Building for the future
- Making the PYP happen in the early years: Implementing agency Cancelled
Future Dates:
PYP Exhibition
25 April, Thursday
Student Led Conferences
30 April, Tuesday
Golden Week Break
1 - 3 May, Wednesday-Friday
Jazz Week
20 - 24 May
IB Regional Workshops at CA
24 - 26 May
MAPS Testing
27 - 31 May
Annual Faculty Health Check
1 June
CA Grade 12 Graduation
2 June
End of Year Faculty Party
8 June
ES Report Cards open to parents
11 June
