Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for your participation in Wednesday Learning yesterday.
- Learning Data
- Data Dialogue
- SchoolsBuddy set up
- PTC Preparation
Thank you for your participation in Wednesday Learning yesterday.
Dear Colleagues,
Here is the October Faculty Meeting presentation. It contains the following:
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| Message from Heikki: The short beautiful moment of sunlight in -8 C. |
It may sound strange but the last month of the year is about to start on Tuesday. We have three weeks of learning left before the winter break. Let’s hope we can manage the spreading of the virus so that we can keep the school open and start our three weeks of holiday unaffected.
On Tuesday morning we have the final morning faculty meeting of 2020. On the agenda, we have the holiday assembly that will take place on the last day of school, Parent Coffee content and messages, Report Card writing updates and reminders, and some refreshments helping us to celebrate the incredibly smooth first semester of the school year.
On Wednesday we have a couple brief items before using the rest of the time for report card writing.
First, we will review the Distance Learning expectations from last spring, harvesting collectively ideas for improving the model and how to make the transition from in-class learning to distance learning as efficiently and smoothly as possible. Secondly, we will spend 10 minutes answering Student Support Survey questions, and finally, use the rest of the time for Report Card writing.
Let’s enjoy Extended Learning #7 on Monday through the excitement and enthusiasm of our wonderful students.
Have a great week!
Riana, Trevor, and Heikki
Weekly Duties: Duty List Aug-Dec
Time | 10:28 - 10:40 | 12:25-12:50 | 12:40-13:00 | 13:00-13:20 | 14:10-14:20 |
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 | Erin Julia Steve | Cara Kae | Caterina Kieran Angela | Jeff Karen Riana Trevor | Erin Julia Steve |
This Week's Schedule: Master Schedule 20-21
Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Mon 30 Nov Day 9 | Term 2 After-school Clubs begin | |
Tues 1 Dec Day 1 | 7:50 Tuesday Morning Meeting | |
Wed 2 Dec Day 2 | Wednesday Learning: 2:40-3:15 COVID-19 and transitioning to DL 3:15-3:30 LS Survey 3:30-4:30 Report Writing | |
Thu 3 Dec Day 3 | ||
Fri 4 Dec Day 4 |
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'.
IB PD 19-20: Here is the IB PD booklet. Here is their search to find the workshops.
Check emails from Renee for other online PD opportunities
N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default 'Personal PD' unless otherwise noted.
Future Dates Principal Coffee Dec 10 Thursday Winter Assembly Dec 18 Friday Winter Break Dec 19 Saturday - Jan 10 Sunday | Wednesday Learning 9th December 14:40-15:30 15:40-16:30 Time for Report Card Writing 16th December 14:40-15:30 TBA 15:40-16:30 TBA |

Dear colleagues,
Welcome to day 6 after day 9 on Friday!
This week will bring us a preparation session for Parent-Teacher Conferences, EAL parent coffee morning, and ES assembly. Once again, thank you to Ellen, Rose, Seth, Saiko, Noriko, and Erin for stepping up for the Teachers to Teachers sessions last week. The expertise and resourcefulness of our faculty were evident through the facilitation as well as the participation by all faculty members. We look forward to having further opportunities for sharing learning and engaging with all the expertise we have across the Elementary School.
This week’s online assembly will bring the always popular birthday video and Track Rats updates among many other things. Please, let Riana and Trevor know if you would like to share learning, student performances, or announcements in the assembly on Thursday 10:50 onwards. We will be sharing the link to the session later this week. Please, mute your microphones and connect your laptop to apple tv and speakers to enjoy the assembly.
As we are starting our 5th cycle we are also launching the last two weeks before the autumn holiday break.
Have a wonderful week!
Riana, Trevor, and Heikki

Weekly Duties: Duty List Aug-Dec
Time | 10:28 - 10:40 | 12:25-12:50 | 12:40-13:00 | 13:00-13:20 | 14:10-14:20 |
Duty Area (*Rainy day area) | Playscape Playscape Soccer fields (In classrooms) | Line 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 | Suki Kris Liam | Yoshiko Heikki | Trevor Steve Erin | Kieran Angela Caterina | Suki Kris Liam |
This Week's Schedule: Master Schedule 20-21
Day | Morning | Afternoon |
Mon 12 Oct **Day 6 | ||
Tues 13 Sept Day 1 | ||
Wed 14 Sept Day 2 | Wednesday Learning: 14:40-15:30 Parent-Teacher Conference Guidelines 15:40-16:30 Parent-Teacher Conference Preparation | |
Thu 15 Oct Day 3 | 9:30 Principal Coffee Morning: EAL 10:50 ES Virtual Assembly | |
Fri 16 Oct Day 4 |
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'.
IB PD 19-20: Here is the IB PD booklet. Here is their search to find the workshops.
Check emails from Renee for other online PD opportunities
N.B. All PD information posted on Blogger is by default 'Personal PD' unless otherwise noted.
Future Dates Parent-Teacher Conferences Oct 22 Thursday Half-day & Oct 23 Friday Fall Break Oct 24-Nov1 PD Days Nov 2-3 Monday and Tuesday | Wednesday Learning 21st October 14:40-15:30 Adaptive Schools Workshop 15:40-16:30 Celebration of Teaching and Learning 4th November 14:40-15:30 Inquiry 15:40-16:30 Next unit planning |