November+24,+2009+(vol+1;+issue+14)

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=**Pearl of the Week**= To see what's in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. -George Orwell

=Humour Me= = = ==

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**Mark Your Calendars**

 * November 24-25**: Mid-Term Effort Review issued
 * November 25:** Department Meetings- Ordering (2:00)
 * November 25:** Overseas orders are due
 * November 25:** Board Meeting 5:30
 * November 27:** Friday Briefing (Humanities)
 * November 27**: Student Council Movie Night
 * November 30**: LODAT Meeting 2:00
 * December 1:** World HIV/AIDS Day
 * December 2:** Secondary School Parent Network
 * December 3:** Collaborative Planning Time
 * December 3-5:** IST Faculty Play- All in the Timing
 * December 4:** Friday Briefing
 * December 4**: Secondary School Music Concert 7:00

= Have a Look... =

====Check out Sudanese child soldier, Emmanual Jal, on TED Talks. Emmanuel describes his experience as a child soldier growing up in war torn Sudan and how he uses the spoken word and his music to communicate a very powerful message. Emmanuel performed in Dar one week ago. ====

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF_dHdNOgSA

=**Twiga Talk**=
 * It is order time! Please continue having conversations with your HoD about ordering resources for next year and begin to consult vendor websites and fill out the templates posted on the school network under Orders 2010-2011. Please consult your HoD and/or review the instructions by clicking here . Overseas orders are due to be posted in your Dept folder on the network by the end of the day after your Dept meeting on ** Wednesday, November 25 ** ! (The due date has been extended) Thank you for your attention to this important process.
 * We will issue Mid-Term Effort Review slips to students next week on **November 24-25**. Copies go to the appropriate Team Leader and Principal. Please review the Effort Rubric to ensure that you judgement is aligned with the descriptors. If you have questions or concerns about the effort of any student receiving support (EAL or Learning Support), please see your student support services colleague who works with and monitors the student. Thank you.
 * Thank you for posting your deadlines and in-class assessment dates on the Secondary School On-line Assessment Calendar. Several parents have expressed their appreciation for this communication. Many are using this information to have conversations with their children about up and coming project due dates, in-class assessments, and time management.
 * **Looking Ahead-** Please keep in mind that your reports with narratives are due on **Friday, December 11th.** If you have any questions about the reporting process, please refer to the documents that Liz sent out or you may see Liz. Thank you for your attention to this.

=**Kudos To.. **=


 * Jill Manchester and the Grade 6 Team for leading a very successful trip to Zanzibar.
 * the SS faculty for providing cover to support the Gr. 6 ESP and some professional development events.
 * faculty members for posting in-class assessments and project deadlines on the on-line assessment calendar.
 * Peter for facilitating the Gr 9-10 ESP selection process.