Weekly Updates, Monday, 12 June, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Once again, congratulations to our amazing grade 5 students for achieving one of the important milestones in their education. We wish them all the best in the Secondary School!

As we embark on the last two and a half days of the school year, let's approach them with enthusiasm, joy, and a sense of accomplishment. Embrace the moments with your students, celebrate their achievements, and eagerly anticipate the exciting renovations in the classrooms of grades 1 to 5. Together, let's make these remaining days memorable, leaving a lasting impact on our students' lives and ensuring they leave with a sense of pride and readiness for the next chapter in their educational journey.

We look forward to concluding the school year at the final assembly on Wednesday and wishing everyone a wonderful summer, and saying goodbyes to our leaving students and teachers. 

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students. Enjoy these final moments, and let's make them truly remarkable!

Let’s enjoy the week and have a wonderful summer holiday!

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	Jen Cara Noriko/Iman	Heikki Erin  / Trevor	Satsuki Kae Celia	Angela Heather Kieran	Jen Cara Noriko/Iman

 

This Week's Schedule:                                                                                                     Master Schedule 22-23 

Day	Morning	Afternoon
Mon June 12 Day 9
Tue June 13 Day 1
Wed June 14 Day 2	9:30 End-of-year Assembly 11:30 Dismissal	Summer Holidays begin!

Future Dates:

Orientation Week (New Teachers) Mon Aug 7 - Friday, Aug 11 All Faculty In-service Week Monday, Aug 14 - Friday, Aug 18 New Parent Orientation Friday, Aug 18 - 9:00 to 10:30 First Day of School Monday, Aug 21

Weekly Updates, Monday, 5 June, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the final full week of this school year!

The surprise three-day weekend seemed to have come at the right time. Sometimes we get collectively lucky. On the other hand, the shortened grade 5 trip was a slight disappointment to the students and the team. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the one-day trip successful.

We start the week with the final Extended Learning session and the Kindergarten trip to Kids Plaza on Monday. The Wednesday learning focuses on reflecting and celebrating this school year and, of course, thinking about the coming school year. Thursday and Friday focus on decluttering and packing grade 2 and the Student Services spaces.

This time of the year can be emotionally taxing as the students are tired and ready for the holiday, and so are we. The best way to support us all is to stick to routines and expectations and spend quality time in class meetings. Social and emotional learning is facing its final test as we get through this week. Some bottled feelings and friendship issues tend to bubble out during the last weeks of school, which means that the students benefit from calm adults around them and structured days.

We finish the week with a faculty and staff summer holiday party at the Kobe Club.

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	Liam Caterina Kris	Heikki Yoshiko / Trevor	Emi Kaho Noriko	Angela Jen Jessie	Liam Caterina Kris

 

This Week's Schedule:                                                                                                     Master Schedule 22-23 

Day	Morning	Afternoon
Mon June 5 Day 9	KB Field Trip to Kids Plaza	Last EL (#19 Schedule)
Tue June 6 Day 1
Wed June 7 Day 2		Wednesday PD:      (in the Library) End-of-year Reflection End-of-year Celebration
Thu June 8 Day 3	G2 Day in the Park (Week in the Park plan) G2 team decluttering
Fri June 9 Day 4	EAL and LS decluttering day
Sat June 10		CA Faculty & Staff Party

The home stretch:

Future Dates Last day of  school Wed, 14th June End-of-year Assembly 9:30 Dismissal 11:30

Wednesday Learning Done!

Decluttering & Packing Done!