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Are there plans to improve the school's WiFi infrastructure? It has been a disruption in every class and students frequently complain about their inability do computer work in a way that reflects poorly on the school's reputation.

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Is it possible to get a coffee machine in the break room?

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Is there a reason that IT has removed our ability to create Teams? This is useful for using other Office apps like OneNote with our classes.

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Hello! Yesterday, after escorting a student to the gate, I returned and noticed that students from G3 to G5 were using their devices to play games. One teacher said they were allowed to use their devices after 3:15 p.m., while another claimed they were only allowed to use after 4:30 p.m. Could you please help me understand the rules around device usage for these grades? Thank you so much!

This has been shared already with staff, but as a reminder, students may use their devices up to 7:50 a.m. and from 3:15 onward they can also utilize their devices. 4:30 was the policy last year, but for to meet in the middle 3:15 onward is acceptable.

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Can I please request an extra table, 4 chairs or stools, a shelf and an extra bean bag chair please. -Britt

If you have furniture requests, please speak to @Tran Thi Hong, Phuc (Sophie), who can liaise with the necessary departments to see what is available.

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Where can I find the updated version of Academic calendar

This should be located in the HUB

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We are setting standard for the dress code of our students. How about the teachers?

All teachers should be smart casual following rules of students. Dress how you want them to dress.

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Today, I received an email from HoS about the Vietnamese class. So, Any teachers staff interested in English classes after school or at noon or...Can we join together like Vietnamese classes? Can we make it happen? asking with all hopefully

Absolutely, we can arrange English classes for any staff.  Make it fun and engaging :)

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Core is time that you have with your homeroom and different activities will take place during this time, your coordinator will provide you will what to do in the next few weeks and then we will create a schedule for the year.

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Yesterday and today I noticed that the students have free reign to use the elevators between floors. I was under the impression this was not allowed?

I also saw several pushing fights as large numbers of kids tried to ram themselves into the elevator at the same time and worry it might get dangerous, especially for younger/smaller students.

If it is prohibited, maybe we can inform the students again that it is not allowed. And possibly post some staff near the elevators at break time to enforce this?

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Some observations about dismissal last night that might affect this process:

1. The football field being open makes it hard for teachers to keep track of their students.

2. Not having signposted areas for G6+ to congregate also makes it hard to gather kids.

3. Some students have siblings in DP who drive themselves home. How does the release process account for this?

4. Some families share drivers or family members to pick up several students. Can we please send another informer to parents saying that the QR is unique to the student, and they need to present the QR for ALL students they are collecting.

5. Some students walk home or catch the bus. How are HR teachers meant to know who these students are so we don't think we have lost a kid?

Thank you!

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Teachers are meeting at 7:00am tomorrow, that is understood. But, where are we meeting, and what time will the shenanigans finish so we can know how long we have with the homeroom classes before break?

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I have already shared the schedule of the core block through an email yesterday. It also has your responsibilities. Please go through it and let me know your questions.
Archana

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I have just received the QR code tags from Ms. Brandy after dismissal this afternoon. There's no way I can give the QRs to parents today. If these tags are given tomorrow, my grade 8A2 class pick-up kids procedure will start on Wednesday. Fyi.

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August 13/2023
Dr. Robert, Ms Sarah and all Coordinators,

Could we possibly consider referring to the "Old Auditorium" simply as "Conference Room," and the "New auditorium" as "Auditorium".
Old Auditorium ==>Conference Room
New auditorium==>Auditorium

It would greatly help in avoiding any confusion, especially since we are all new this year. Thank you for your cooperation.

Good morning, Yes, this is the correct terminology :)

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I am confused as to what exactly CORE is and what the expectations are for this period. Thank you.

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The QR code for Android only applies for the previous versions. Any advice and suggestions would be appreciated.

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Can we have a list of teachers (all school) with photoraph so we can revognize each other and are able to collaborate?

Good morning, the list of teachers can be sent soon, we are waiting for marketing to send the pictures we took so it can be shared with parents and added to the teacher list.

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I have asked IT to look into this, but there is a web version that you can use as a temporary solution - Kids Pick Up Login (kidspickupapp.com) - https://kidspickupapp.com/panel/login

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I have 10 A1-A3 with list of previous students and another 10 A1-A3 blanked list. When this can be updated? Joe

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Hi! Where can I leave unwanted stuff? I collected it and it's right at the entrance of my classroom (B206) at the moment. Is there anyone who can come and collect it? There are also empty boxes that need to go before the parents and learners arrive.
Thanks!
Annette

Coordinators can arrange with operations.

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I think this has been sorted out, the only classes that are not ready today (Monday 14th) are the classes where the students have to select what option they want to do. When that is done today, Managebac will be updated.

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Do we have any plan for the first week, especially Monday? Or teachers will do whatever they want?

This is a great question. Teachers are free to begin their school year in the style that best suits you, but there are certain objectives to be met, and they are as follows:

1. Co-creation of class essential agreements

2. Establishing routines, procedures and expectations.

3. Focus on 'Attending' - e.g. role-playing common situations around school - lining up to get lunch, running in the hall, going to the bathroom, moving through the school in a line, being on time/late from class, especially after break or lunch

4. Provocation/Tuning In to your first UOI

It is essential to begin the school year on the right foot and establish your routines and expectations now, as it becomes much more challenging to do so as the year progresses.

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Can you please briefly explain to non-DP staff alternate pathways for students to graduate SNA (those who may not be able to pass DP).

All students at SNA are classified as DP students, this is the rigor bar we expect all students to achieve. We scaffold down based on individual students, from DP to Course options, if necessary they graduate with SNA diploma.

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agree to this post...or if the school can book our tickets then will be better rather than buying by ourself, then waiting for the reimbursement (with tax applied)

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When and from who we can get the class schedule? List of the subject teachers per grade. This is important for the upcoming induction.

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What is the official dress code for students from Monday-Friday?

This is in the parent handbook. All students are expected to be in proper uniform. We can be flexible the first week of school.

Thanks, but what specific set students shall wear on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays...so on.

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Ops: Please turn off the lights and air conditioner when leaving the classroom and office. Thanks

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Ops: Please turn off the lights and air conditioner when leaving the classroom and office. Thanks

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Can you please confirm if Airfare reimbursements are paid in full (not taxed) and, will this reimbursement be in our first (September) pay?

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Can you please confirm if Airfare reimbursements are paid in full (not taxed) and, will this reimbursement be in our first (September) pay?

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The benefits that apply to employees during the term of the  contract are non-cashable and subject to taxation. Airfare reimbursement will be made on September 7th after you submit all boarding passes and invoices to the school upon your arrival.

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We are supposed to have centers for Maths, English, etc.  Right now, I have very little for the students . . . a couple of card games, manipulatives for the upcoming math unit on fractions and that's it.  Books for classroom library will arrive soon, I hear.  Otherwise, I have a bare classroom.

Centres are a fantastic teaching strategy, however, we do not have specific premade centres packs as centres are targeted workstations designed to cater to the evolving needs of individuals and groups within a class.

In regards to specific resources, please let us know what you need and we can do our best to accommodate and support you. For example what math manipulatives would you need? Do you need popsicle sticks for spelling (learners create words using the sticks), do you need dice, rulers, or plastic sleeves to store games and activities?

Some items we may already have, some we may need to purchase, but our budget is very limited this year, so in this regard, I will do what I can.

One method of constructing centres can be modelled on the 'Daily 5' - https://www.thedailycafe.com/daily-5

Read to Self

Word Work

Listen to Reading

Read to Buddy

Work on Writing

Equally, I do believe we are our greatest resource, to this end I have made a Centers Resource folder in our PYP Resources Folder, please feel free to add and share any resources you think would be helpful for each other in the creation and application of centres.

This can be resources, links and more.