Day: September 3, 2015

Scrooge! Cast List

The cast list for Scrooge! is up…please check outside the Black Box for the list.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned…we are extremely excited about this production. It will be amazing!

THERE WILL BE A WHOLE CAST READ THROUGH MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL. THIS WILL BE FROM 3:15 UNTIL WE FINISH. During this rehearsal we will give out Rehearsal Schedule and information about rehearsals. Please ensure that you come to this read through. Please speak to Ms Philip or Mr Brown if you have any questions!

Language Acquisition

Introduce concrete concepts and vocabulary first.

September- November EARCOS Weekend Workshops

Hi Teachers,

Here is an updated list (Sept-Nov) of the EARCOS weekend workshops.

SEPTEMBER

Date: Sept 5-6
School: American International School of Guangzhou

Title: Reading Non-fiction across the curriculum in MS/HS
Consultant: Stevi Quate
Coordinator: Jill Watson, jwatson@aisgz.org
Credit: SUNY
» visit website

Date: Sept 5-6
School: Saigon South International School

Title: Transforming Student Learning
Consultant: Kim Cofino
Coordinator: Tina Fossgreen, tfossgreen@ssis.edu.vn
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer

Date: Sept 5-6
School: St. Mary’s International School, Tokyo Japan

Title: “Think BIG, Start Small: Daily Differentiation in a Brain-Friendly Classroom”
Consultant: Martha Kaufeldt
Coordinator: Daniel Sharp, Sharpd@smis.ac.jp
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Sept 11-12
School: Morrison Academy

Title: Introducing Reading & Writing Workshop at the Secondary Level
Consultant: Stevi Quate
Coordinator: Missy Basnett, basnettm@mca.org.tw
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Sept 12-13
School: Shanghai American School

Title: Designing a health and wellness program to meet the unique needs of the international student.
Consultant: Amy Lauren Smith and Leah Hefte
Coordinator: Janet Claassen, janet.claassen@saschina.org
» Download Flyer
» Registration

Date: Sept 12-13
School: International School Eastern Seaboard

Title: From Basics to Blast-off: Getting Going with Writing Workshop
Consultant: Scott Riley
Coordinator: Kristen Knudsen, kknudsen@ise.ac.th
Credit: SUNY

Date: Sept 19-20
School: International Christian School

Title: Next Generation Science Standards
Consultant: Kirk Robbins
Coordinator: Kathie Bergsma Glenn, glennk@ics.edu.hk
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer
» To sign up for the workshop, please find the Google form HERE.

Date: Sept 26-27
School: Tokyo International School

Title: Inquiry Mathematics: Research Based Strategies Which Maximize Student Learning
Consultant: Mignon Weckert
Coordinator: Christopher Frost, cfrost@tokyois.com
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Date: Sept 26-27
School: NIST International School

Title: Compass Education Level 1: Thinking, Learning and Acting for a Flourishing and Sustainable World/ Level 2: Applying Systems Thinking for Sustainability School Transformation
Consultant: Teresa Tung and Mike Johnston
Coordinator: Maija Ruokanen, mruokanen@nist.ac.th

OCTOBER

Date: Oct 3-4
School: American School in Taichung

Title: Writing Across the Disciplines: Frameworks and Flow
Consultant: Scott Riley
Coordinator: Michael Wiles, atung@ast.tc.edu.tw, mwiles@ast.tc.edu.tw / Annie Tung, atung@ast.tc.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
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Date: Oct 10-11
School: International School of Bangkok

Title: Social and Emotional Learning in Schools
Consultant: Vicki Zakrezewski
Coordinator: Bronwyn Weale, bronwynw@isb.ac.th
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer

Date: Oct 10-11
School: Ruamrudee International School

Title: Creating Strong Writers with the 6+1 Traits of Writing – An Introduction
Consultant: Madeleine Bystrom
Coordinator: Madeleine Bystrom, madeleineb@rism.ac.th
Credit: SDSU
» Download 6+1 Traits Flyer
» Registration form for 6+1 Traits

Date: Oct 17-18
School: Concordia International School Shanghai

Title: Incorporating scientific and engineering practices in the science classroom: POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) strategies
Consultant: Mare Sullivan
Coordinator: Anne Love, anne.love@concordiashanghai.org
» Download Flyer

Date: Oct 17-18
School: Shanghai American School

Title: Child Protection in Your School: Building a Comprehensive Program
Consultant: John Everett and Karen Kinsella
Coordinator: Janet Claassen, janet.claassen@saschina.org
» Download Flyer
» Registration

Date: Oct 17-18
School: International School Manila

Title: Cultural Weeding – Library Innovation
Consultant: Kevin Hennah
Coordinator: Sam Cook, cooks@ismanila.org
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer

Date: Oct 24-25
School: Cebu International School

Title: Collaborating for Integration and Differentiation
Consultant: Dr. Virginia P. Rojas
Coordinator: Adela Mae Martinez – Alguno, earcosrep@cis.edu.ph
» Download Flyer

NOVEMBER

Date: Nov 6-7
School: Taipei American School

Title: Tech-Integrated Libraries: Building the Future One Service at a Time
Consultant: Dr. Candace Aiani
Coordinator: Peter Kimball, kimballp@tas.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
»Download Flyer | Registration Form

Date: Nov 7-8
School: Jakarta Intercultural School

Title: Structured Word Inquiry: Developing literacy and critical thinking through scientific inquiry about how English spelling works, research and practice
Consultant: Pete Bowers
Coordinator: Murray Hodgson, mhodgson@jisedu.or.id
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer

Date: Nov 7-8
School: Shanghai Community International School -ECE

Title: Early Years Literacy
Consultant: Matthew Glover
Coordinator: Heather Knight, hknight@scischina.org
» Download Flyer

Date: Nov 13-14
School: Taipei American School

Title: Using Technology to Effective Reach Every Learner
Consultant: Greg O’Connor
Coordinator: Peter Kimball, kimballp@tas.edu.tw
Credit: SUNY
» Download Flyer | Registration Form

Date: Nov 14-15
School: Ruamrudee International School

Title: Foundations in Math: Developing Mathematical Thinking and Conceptual Understanding in Grades Kg-2
Consultant: Sara Garrett
Coordinator: Madeleine Bystrom, madeleineb@rism.ac.th
Credit: SDSU
» Download Flyer
» Registration Form

Date: Nov 21-22
School: UWCSEA

Title: Education for a Sustainable Future
Consultant: Mike Johnston
Coordinator: Caroline Meek, centre@uwcsea.edu.sg
Credit: SUNY

Date: Nov 21-22
School: NIST International School

Title: Service Projects from Needs Analysis to Completion
Consultant: Andy Dorn, Rick Hannah, Graham Harper
Coordinator: Maija Ruokanen, mruokanen@nist.ac.th

Date: Nov 21-22
School: Thai-Chinese International School

Title: Elementary innovation: transforming every lesson with digital media
Consultant: Sean Thompson and Brady Cline
Coordinator: Mike Brown, michael.brown@tcis.ac.th

Date: Nov 28-29
School: Suzhou Singapore International School

Title: Giving Effective Feedback to your Students
Consultant: Richard Bruford
Coordinator: Renee Rehfeldt, reneerehfeldt@ssis-suzhou.net