HOPE CONNECT
April 23, 2021
April
26 - Commissioning Service for New Director
26-30 - Book Week
30 - Dress Up Day
may 12 - graduation
june 10 , 4pm - celebration
june 11, morning - staff leavers
A Message from HOPE Board Chair, Ann Greve
Today the HOPE International School Board completed two days of “extraordinary“ Zoom Board meetings. It was great to meet together for two mornings this week to work through four important areas for the development of HOPE School. I am so pleased that instead of a focus on shut down and quarantine, we were able to spend this time seeking the plans of the Lord for how HOPE School can move ahead in significant ways to be ready for meeting the needs of the students, staff, and families in the season ahead.
First it was great to meet together with our new Director, Adam Ecklund. It was good to get to know him and his heart for HOPE School in deeper ways. We were also grateful to walk through the transition with Helen Blaxland, our Interim Director, as she is transferring these responsibilities to Adam in effective ways. We are thankful for Helen’s faithful, effective service through the past months.
Wayne McMaster led us in a review of the HOPE Constitution to update and prepare for the season ahead. Then Emily Prichard led us in a discussion of HOPE's Vision and Mission statement. Once again we are looking to be ready for the plans of the Lord for HOPE. Third, we walked through an Administration Review that Alli Hodges prepared over the past few months. She advised us in ways to improve our administrative policies and structure. Finally, Adam Ecklund presented a review of policy areas where we need to make some updates and improvements.
We are grateful for the Lord’s guidance through these important areas. As the HOPE School Board, we look forward to the amazing days that the Lord has planned for Hope School, for the Hope community and for the leaders, educators and most of all His plans for the students of Hope. As we have walked through the struggles of Covid and quarantine, it is wonderful to know that we are now headed into the Hope of God and His wonderful plans that await us!
Ann Greve, Board Chair
Director Commissioning Service
HOPE International School is pleased to formally welcome Adam and the Ecklund family. Adam officially commences as HOPE's new Director on Monday 26th April. The Board will host a Commissioning service at 2:45pm via Zoom on Monday 26th. At this date Adam will be taking over from Interim Director, Helen Blaxland, who has faithfully led the school since David Ware's departure. Please join us in thanking Helen and welcoming Adam during this commissioning service.
We are disappointed that we cannot host this in person, but since we have no indication as to when we will be able to gather together in person, we want to not miss the opportunity for you to join us online. The event will be recorded so you will be able to view it later at the same link if you are unable to join live.
Monday, April 26th, 2:45pm
Welcome Lorinda and Andrew Wishart!
This was the first week at HOPE for the Wishart family, who have spent the last year working to get into Cambodia from Australia.
We are glad to have you with us in Cambodia and look forward to meeting you in person!
Lorinda Wishart
IGCSE & IB Sports Health & Exercise Teacher
& Athletic Director
Andrew Wishart
MIddle School Deputy Principal & Classroom Teacher
Lorinda is keen to jump in as the new Athletic Director and is looking for your input. Please click on the following link to help her understand how she can support your family during lock down. AND find out a little more about Lorinda and Andrew
Parent Feedback - Physical Education & Staying Active in Lockdown
The HOPE International School Board would like to express special gratitude for the work of our teachers during the Lockdown. All teachers are dealing with the stress of lock down along with the rest of us, while adjusting their educational offerings to a quality online and pack free setting.
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We invite all parents and students to take time this week to send a special thanks to your teachers
Book Week
Book week is on next week!
For the most up to date and detailed information information, please see https://sites.google.com/hope.edu.kh/bookweek2021/home
For security, Zoom links will be sent in a separate email to primary students and families.
Go to the Book Week website to submit your Read-a-thon reading log to earn house points.
GL Testing
Y2- Y5, the week of April 26th
Y6 - Y8, the week of May 3rd
Our GL testing is a useful tool for knowing what our students are capable of, any improvements that can be made to our programmes and how best to focus learning, particularly as students transition to a new academic year. Expect to receive an email before Monday morning with details on when and how to log in for students to complete their GL tests. For the integrity of our testing data, parents are asked to maintain test conditions (please don’t help students to answer questions!). Instructions can be found here.
Primary Parents: look out for an email from Elizabeth Shin with your unique test link. This will be sent on the weekend.
PRAISE & PRAYER
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Parent Prayer, starting again on Zoom
Monday's at 8:15am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9388550000?pwd=Vk4ydUhKcWdqcDZBMGNXaGpmRXF1UT09
Meeting ID: 938 855 0000
Passcode: HOPE
Interested in an artificial intelligence education program for middle and high school students taught by MIT and Stanford graduate students.
Applications for the summer program close on April 30th,
High School and Middle School AI + Social Good Programs by Stanford PhD Students
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Click above to download the Family Selfie Scavenger Hunt instructions
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Click below to visit Big Life Journal for more insights on how to keep a Growth Mindset during Lockdown
Important 2021 - 2022 Semester School Dates
August 9th, 2021 - First Day of 1st Semester
December 17th, 2021 - Last Day of 1st Semester
January 10th, 2022 - First Day of 2nd Semester
June 10th, 2022 - Last Day of 2nd Semester