Weekly Updates, Monday, 27 March, 2023

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to Ohanami and the final stretch of the school year! The March break marks the change in seasons and starts the anticipation of the summer months. Before we let our minds take us there, we have a wonderful opportunity to look at the learning of our students, design intentional and targeted learning and help our students to have a successful month of learning which we can then showcase and celebrate during the student-led conferences and PYP Exhibition.

This week the whole school gathers together on the green belt to celebrate Ohanami under the beautiful sakura. On Thursday, students will engage in the extended learning session. 

Finally, we will welcome two new KB students and one grade 1 student this week. 

Let’s have a wonderful week!

Erin, Trevor, and Heikki

This week’s duties:               Duty Roster 22-23

Time	10:28 - 10:40	12:25-12:50	12:40-13:00	13:00-13:20	14:15-14:25
Duty Area (*Rainy day area)	Playscape Playscape Soccer fields (In classrooms)	Line G1-2 Tables G3-5 Tables	Shed (Gym) Playscape (Gym/Classroom) Soccer fields  (Classroom)	Shed (Gym) Playscape (Gym/Classroom) Soccer fields  (Classroom)	Playground (In classrooms) Note:  Shed kept closed
Who	Jessie Angela Jen	Heikki Trevor	Cara Kieran Seth	Celia Seth Heather	Jessie Angela Jen

 

This Week's Schedule:                                                                                                     Master Schedule 22-23 

Day	Morning	Afternoon
Wed 27 Mar Day 6	8:30-10:30 Science Curriculum Review
Thu 28 Mar Day 7
Wed 29 Mar Day 8		Wednesday Learning: Ohanami celebration on the green belt
Thu 30 Mar Day 9	8:40-10:00 UDL Parent Workshop	Extended Learning #14 (planning doc) 15:30-16:00 Toddle Review
Fri 31 Mar Day 1

Future Dates Grade 5 Parent info session about transitioning to grade 6 Tuesday, 28 March Monthly Faculty Briefing Tuesday, 4 April Positive Parenting Workshop Friday, 7 April KA and KB Concert Friday, 14 April International Food and Fun Fair Saturday, 15 April Shadow Puppet Show Wednesday, 19 April ES Parent Workshop: Transitions! Thursday, 20 April ES Play Friday, 21 & Saturday, 22 April IB PYP Exhibition Night Thursday, 27 April Student-Led Conferences (PreK - Gr 4) Friday, 28 April Golden Week Break Thursday, 4 - Friday, 5 May

Wednesday Learning Wednesday, Mar 29  Ohanami celebration (Green belt, Rokko Island) Wednesday, April 5 Data #3  Student Led Conference process Wednesday, April 12 R&D Team Feedback Student Led Conference preparation Wednesday, April 19 Reflecting on our teaching and student learning Extended Learning Planning #8 Wednesday, April 26 Tankyuu session #5 Toddle Training for all ES faculty Wednesday, May 3 Report Card Writing process Extended Learning Planning #9

Continuing 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'.

• IB PD: Here is the IB PD Booklet 22-23. Here is their search to find the workshops.

• Check emails from Clover Hicks for other online PD opportunities

N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default 'Personal PD' unless otherwise noted.

Weekly updates, Monday, 13 March 2023

Dear colleagues,

Welcome to the week prior to spring break. There has been a clear change in the weather and as it brings sunshine, warm spells, and allergies. We are clearly moving toward spring after the long winter period. 

The week starts with the new order in the school. No masks required and no dividers in the cafeteria. This may all feel a bit strange at first and please help the students once again to understand that wearing a mask is a personal choice and no one should feel pressured either to put on a mask or take their off. mask.

Other signs of the ending of the winter season are the final skating trips. Well done Hiroki and all the teachers and parents for keeping the students safe and having fun while practicing the skill of skating. Hopefully, everything finishes in the same positive manner.

On Tuesday, we will get together as an Elementary School to celebrate learning and our community in our March assembly. 

Let’s have a wonderful week,

Erin, Trevor, and Heikki

This week’s duties:             Duty Roster 22-23

Time	10:28 - 10:40	12:25-12:50	12:40-13:00	13:00-13:20	14:15-14:25
Duty Area (*Rainy day area)	Playscape Playscape Soccer fields (In classrooms)	Line G1-2 Tables G3-5 Tables	Shed (Gym) Playscape (Gym/Classroom) Soccer fields  (Classroom)	Shed (Gym) Playscape (Gym/Classroom) Soccer fields  (Classroom)	Playground (In classrooms) Note:  Shed kept closed
Who	Gene Steve Suki	Heikki Erin / Trevor	Celia Caterina Liam	Noriko Kaho Emi	Gene Steve Suki

 

This Week's Schedule:                                                                                                     Master Schedule 22-23 

Day	Morning	Afternoon
Wed 13 Mar Day 1	School Photo Day G4 Skating Field Trip
Thu 14 Mar Day 2	10:45 ES March Assembly	13:30-16:00 R&D Meeting
Wed 15 Mar Day 3		Wednesday Learning: - Science - PD Sharing - EL #14 & 15 Planning
Thu 16 Mar Day 4	KB-G1 Skating Field Trip
Fri 17 Mar Day 5	G5 Skating Field Trip

Future Dates Spring Break Saturday March 18th- Sunday the 26th

Wednesday Learning Wednesday, Mar 29th (Library space) Data #3 and Student-led Conference Guidance

Continuing 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'.

• IB PD: Here is the IB PD Booklet 22-23. Here is their search to find the workshops.

• Check emails from Clover Hicks for other online PD opportunities

N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default 'Personal PD' unless otherwise noted.