2018년 5월 7일 월요일

KISJ Dorms Showcase & Dinner

TED Talk of the Week


This TED Talk takes a closer look at the state of our world by looking at the data.

Thank you!
  • John E and Angela for creating a beautiful ES yearbook!  Our students, parents, and teachers will have a great way to remember the 2017/18 school year.
  • Sara and Theresa for presenting at the final DRAGON Dialogue.  Our parents left with a clear understanding of how we support students in class placement. 
  • Barbara Henry for organizing to have her orchestra activity group perform at the DRAGON Dialogue.  They did a spectacular job! 

Information from the Library
ES Library would like to inform the important information and dates with you.
This year's inventory date for all the KIS Libraries is from May 28 to June 1, so every library item must be returned by May 23.
During the inventory, the ES library will be closed and there will be no library class. You can still use the MS and HS Libraries, but checkouts are not available.
If you have a plan to use some of the library materials until the end of May(31st) for a class, please let ES Librarians (es_library@kis.ac) know!
We will save you in the list and you can return them by June 4.
You should check if all the items under your name should not be lost and stayed in your classroom or office.
You can go to the library website(destiny.kis.ac) and check "My info" if you'd like to see and renew your library books individually.
* Your username: first part of your KIS email address
* The initial password: kis123

DRAGION Dialogue “What is Coming in 2018/19”
Here is the DRAGON Dialogue, “What is Coming in 2018/19”. This was presented to parents on Thursday May 3rd.

on Saturday May 12 15:30-19:00. Come see KISJ Dorm students as they showcase their learning from a variety of dorm clubs including music classes, robotics club, business club, fencing and much more. Dorm students, parents and faculty are invited to join us in the hexagon at 18:00 for an outdoor dinner. KISJ Dormies Awards Gala on Thursday May 17 at 19:30-21:00 in HS PAC. More details to follow.

ES Division Meeting Effectiveness Survey
The purpose of this feedback is for us to identify our strengths and areas to strengthen. Your feedback will be shared at all levels and/or included in upcoming WASC reports. All comments will be published in full unless an individual is named in the comment. These questions are based on the Danielson Professional Teaching Standards Domain 4 , Standards 4-6.  

DRAGONS Week Information
The purpose of our DRAGON Week is for students to build on what they have learned in class by participating in special curricular activities.  Throughout the week, each grade level will participate in special trips and students will be engaged in projects that will expand their understanding of the curriculum and Jeju.  Each grade level has a different theme for the week and planning is coming together.
Our ES DRAGON Week is May 28-June 1st. Deadline to submit event forms is today, April 20th however If teams need additional time, please see Cynthia and email Joseph the tentative schedule for the week. Team leaders will complete the parent letter and share with Cynthia and Joseph Shin by May 7th.
Specialists will be asked to cover some duties, HRT classes throughout the week and help chaperone field trips.  Grade Level Leads will coordinate with Specialists (and other Grade Leads if a Specialist needs to cover multiple grade levels) to make sure the amount of time needed is as fair and balanced as possible. Specialist will be asked to cover duties, HRT classes and help chaperone field trips.

Upcoming PD in the ES
May 11th - ES Department Meeting
May 18th - WASC Focus Group Meeting
May 25th - Schoolwide Department Meeting
June 1st  - Division Meeting (peer editing)

KISJ Dorms Showcase & Dinner

TED Talk of the Week This TED Talk takes a closer look at the state of our world by looking at the data. Thank you! John E and...