Dear colleagues,
We hope you were successful finding shade and keeping yourself hydrated during this hot and sunny weekend.
As the typhoon missed us, we will continue our week as planned. Again, it seems like a hot week ahead so
please make sure you are all equipped for duties and any session planned to take place outside. Also, please
make sure students are bringing their water bottles outside during all breaks and that they will take regular water
breaks in the shade. Any student looking too red can be sent to the ground floor hallway to cool down. If you
suspect heatstroke or if the student is not feeling well, please send them to the Health Office.
As the typhoon missed us, we will continue our week as planned. Again, it seems like a hot week ahead so
please make sure you are all equipped for duties and any session planned to take place outside. Also, please
make sure students are bringing their water bottles outside during all breaks and that they will take regular water
breaks in the shade. Any student looking too red can be sent to the ground floor hallway to cool down. If you
suspect heatstroke or if the student is not feeling well, please send them to the Health Office.
This week’s highlights include Fire Drill on Tuesday, planning of the next two Extended Learning sessions on
Wednesday, and Parent Coffee Morning briefly introducing the philosophy of the IB PYP, RWWS, and Bridges.
Wednesday, and Parent Coffee Morning briefly introducing the philosophy of the IB PYP, RWWS, and Bridges.
We will finish this week with the excitement of a long weekend as next Monday is a public holiday. On Tuesday
we are in full swing with an Extended Learning session in the afternoon.
we are in full swing with an Extended Learning session in the afternoon.
Let’s have a good week!
Riana, Trevor, and Heikki
Assessment Information
Please note the assessment timelines below and plan your assessments for your classes accordingly in
your team meetings. MAPs testing will offer additional data of student learning to supplement what you have
already collected during the school days.
your team meetings. MAPs testing will offer additional data of student learning to supplement what you have
already collected during the school days.
- Literacy: running records, on-demand writing for the first UOS assessed with checklists,
- Maths: G1-5 Unit 1 Post-assessment, G2-5 Unit 2 Pre-assessment
- MAPs: G3-5 Reading, Language and Maths 17 - 20 September
- Use the assessment data to guide planning and the learning engagements
We will revisit the data dialogue protocol in our Wednesday meetings in the future.
Professional Learning:
Please note that in order to qualify for Professional Development, you must always apply through the
CA PD application form found on KissFlow. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 days
before the registration deadline. For further information on 'How to apply for PD - click here'.
CA PD application form found on KissFlow. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 days
before the registration deadline. For further information on 'How to apply for PD - click here'.
- IBAP Regional Workshops Sept 28-30 Saturday-Monday held at Yokohama International School
- Learning through Wellness January at YIS
N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default 'Personal PD' unless otherwise noted.
Future Dates:
CA & Public Holiday - Respect for the Aged
16 Sept - Monday
MAPs Testing G3-5
17-20 Sept - Monday to Thursday
CA Sports Day! (Public Holiday: Health and Sports Day)
14 October Monday
CA & Public Holiday: Enthronement Ceremony Day
22 Oct Tuesday
ES Parent-Teacher Conferences
24 & 25 Oct
Fall Break!
26 Oct - 3 November
PD Days
4 & 5 Nov - Monday & Tuesday
