Dalat International School News - Penang, Malaysia
10 March, 2017 - The Change of a Lifetime


Over the last couple of weeks, we have been looking at the concept of time. A “lifetime” for most of us will be somewhere around 70-80 years. It is possible for people to live to 100 years old and so you could say that a “lifetime” is around 100 years.
 
I mention this idea because it is 2017 and there are people all over the world who were born in 1917 and have seen dramatic changes during their lifetime. Here are some eye-opening statistics about life in 1917:
  • The world literacy rate was only 23% (today it is about 86%)
  • The average life expectancy for men was 47 years
  • It took 5 days to get from London to New York (today it takes 8 hours)
  • Only 8% of homes had a telephone (today 80% of Americans have smartphones)
  • More than 95% of all births took place at home
  • Most women only washed their hair once a month
  • The leading cause of death was pneumonia
  • Ninety percent of all medical doctors had no college education
  • Fuel for cars was sold only in drug stores (in America)
  • Crossword puzzles had not been invented yet
  • There was no such thing as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day
  • Only 6% of all Americans had graduated from high school
It is amazing how much has changed and how far we have come in just one “lifetime.” Imagine what the world will be like in another 100, 50, or even just 30 years. But here is the ironic thing, for the most part, the system and the way that we do education has not changed much since 1917. Way more people are going to school and getting degrees but the overall system is still very much the same industrial model designed during and for the industrial age. Did you know that 65% of grade school students today will be in jobs that have yet to be invented?
 
The world is changing so quickly, and only recently has the field of education realized the need for some dramatic change. We have to be willing to consider how technology and advancements in learning can change the way our children prepare for the unknown future. It is important however to understand that we cannot just run out and make huge dramatic changes in the spur of a moment. We must be wise and be very deliberate and careful with the changes we make. But we need to start making some changes. We need to be willing to do that because our children need us to. It is our responsibility to help prepare the next generation as best we can for the life that they will face.
 
This year Dalat has been working hard on developing a 5-year strategic plan and a big part of that plan is to think through what changes we need to start moving towards and how to do that. We still have some more work to do on the plan but at the end of this year we will be presenting it to the Dalat community and then begin working towards specific goals starting next year.
 
Have a great weekend (and maybe do a crossword puzzle just for fun),

Karl Steinkamp
Head of School

Jumpa Lagi and Selamat Tinggal Shirt Order Now
Withdrawal Notification Reminder
PTO International Food Fair
Junior for Hire Fundraiser
Middle School Concert
High School Concert
Middle School News
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Elementary School KICs Update
Elementary School Battle of the Books
Senior Scribble
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
The Last Laugh

 


 
Jumpa Lagi and Selamat Tinggal Shirt Order Now
지금 "줌빠 라기(안녕!)와 "슬라맛 띵갈(잘 가!)" 티셔츠를 주문하세요
赶快订购Jumpa Lagi 和 Selamat Tinggal 衬衫吧
Jumpa Lagi & Selamat Tinggal Shirts

Our Dalat school community identifies those who are staying and those leaving next school year with Jumpa Lagi and Selamat Tinggal dry fit (microfiber) shirts for RM25 each.
 
The Jumpa Lagi shirts (for returning students) will be maroon with white print, and the Selamat Tinggal shirts (for students who are leaving) will be gray with red print. These shirts can be worn Friday's during 4th quarter with full length blue jeans or capris for the girls or school uniform bottoms.
 
Orders must be made by Thursday, 16 March 2017 and will be delivered by 6 April 2017. The first day to wear the shirts will be Friday, 7 April 2017. RM 25 will be charged to your school account for each shirt ordered.
 
Please fill out ONE order per child. Click on this link:
Jumpa Lagi & Selamat Tinggal Shirts

Withdrawal Notification Reminder
전학 사실 통보 관련 알림
退学通知提醒
This is a reminder to all families who are intending to leave Dalat International School at the end of our second semester, June 2017 (excluding graduating seniors). The deadline for notifying the school is fast approaching. To make certain you receive a refund of your Holding Deposit, you must complete the Online Exit Survey at http://www.dalat.org/site/welcome-to-admissions/withdrawing-policy/.

We also appreciate you letting us know of your intentions as soon as possible so we can plan for the August intake.

The Admissions Coordinator must be informed via the Online Exit Survey no later than:

15 March, 2017 (NEXT Wednesday)

PTO International Food Fair
학부모회 국제 음식 바자회
家教协会国际美食节
Dalat PTO will be hosting its annual International Food Fair TODAY, 10 March, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event, held on campus, is a wonderful time to enjoy fellowship and sample food from around the world. During this event you can also participate in the annual “Junior for Hire.” We invite you all to support their fundraising efforts.
 
Food Fair coupons (RM20 per booklet) will be on sale at the food fair.

Junior for Hire Fundraiser
기금 마련을 위한 11학년 고용 이벤트
十一年级劳动拍卖会
The Grade 11 students, the Junior Class, will be auctioning off their skills and services at the PTO International Food Fair on today on campus about 5 p.m.
 
This is a great opportunity to hire a student to help with those jobs around the house that never seem to get done, or to hire a student to tutor your children, plan a birthday party, or babysit for three hours.
 
Services will be offered for:
  • Hosting a birthday party
  • Sports and music lessons
  • Child care
  • Dinner or Baking made for you
  • and many more!
The funds raised will provide money for the Junior Class to host JSB for the senior class in April and for their senior class activities next year. The Junior Class activities provide an education for life to our students by teaching them they have to earn their money and to serve and help others with their talents and skills.
 
Middle School Concert
중학교 콘서트
初中部音乐会
Join us in the chapel at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 14 March, for our first middle school band concert of the new year! From Korea, to Ireland, to a galaxy far, far away, there is sure to be a melody you’ll love. The middle school jazz band will also make their debut!
 
High School Concert
고등학교 콘서트
高中部音乐会
Join us in the chapel at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 March, for the high school music concert, featuring the concert band and choir, along with some music from more popular styles from the men’s and women’s ensembles and jazz band!

Middle School News
중학교 새 소식
MS X-blocks
The final day of middle school X-blocks for the third quarter is on 16 March. Students should look for an email detailing quarter four X-block options. Sign-ups for quarter four X-blocks will be 17 March.
 
Grade 8 Retreat
The grade 8 retreat is on 5–7 April. Details and important contact information is coming soon in permission forms. Please return those by 24 March.

MS iPad Donation Request
In the middle school, we have been working towards improving students’ access to technology for a few years. We have made the decision that we want the technology we place in the hands of the students to be owned and managed by the school. This allows us to set the parental controls and to manage what content is on the devices. We currently have 86 iPads in middle school and are hoping to purchase at least 60 more for next year. In an effort to have more devices available for students, we are also asking for donations of old, used iPads.

If you have replaced your iPad with a newer model and have an old one in a drawer somewhere, please consider donating that to Dalat school. We will erase everything from the device and set it up with only the apps and content we want to have available for students. This will help us to increase our student-device ratio more quickly. If you have an iPad to donate, either mini or full-size, please bring it to Ms. Wood or the MS computer lab.

Thank you!
 
Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
중학교 학부모 교사 면담일
初中部家长会
For middle school, the third quarter ends on 15 March. We will then be working to prepare report cards for parent conferences. Parents of middle and high school students are invited to meet with the teachers on the afternoon of Wednesday, 22 March. The students will be dismissed at 12:30 that day. From 2 to 5:30 p.m., fifth grade teachers will be available to meet with parents in their classrooms, middle school teachers in the library, and high school teachers in the chapel.

There are no assigned conference times; the time is flexible and you may meet with any of the teachers you would like to. We do ask parents to keep each conference to 10 minutes, as many parents are waiting to talk with the teachers. If you need a longer or more private conference, please schedule that with the teacher directly for another time.
 
Elementary School KICs Update
초등학교 방과후교실(KICs) 새 소식
Thursday, 16 March, is the last day of KICs quarter three. Parents, be on the lookout for KICs quarter four sign-ups next week. KICs quarter four begins Monday, 3 April.

Elementary School Battle of the Books
초등학교 독서경진대회
Parents are invited to come cheer for their child’s team at our 10th annual Battle of the Books Wednesday (22 March) in the chapel at 8:45 a.m. We’ll have an exciting morning with our students in Grades 1-4 as they live out this year’s theme “We love to read!”
 
We need about 12 more parent volunteers for a smooth competition. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Horton (lhorton@dalat.org) for a list of what helpers are still needed.
 
Senior Scribble
12학년 블로그 "시니어 스크리블"
学长语录
Each week, seniors write journalistic articles about current events or individuals within the Dalat community. These articles are published on the blog, The Senior Scribble. If you would like to read their fantastic coverage, click on the following link: http://seniorscribble.blogspot.my/ 
 
This week’s articles are from the following students: Kylie Toh (Anatomy field trip), Andrew Kim (NHS Induction), Grace Lim (ACSC honor band), Dominic Fitzgerald (Baseball preparations).

Seaside Cafe - Lunch Menu
해변 카페- 점심 메뉴
午餐菜单
13-17 March

MONDAY
MYO Burritos, Rice, Chips
Char Koay Teow
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Ice Cream 

TUESDAY
Potato and Bacon Soup, Rolls, Corn
Fried Rice, Fried Vegetables
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Fruit 

WEDNESDAY
ELEM – Bite-sized Mild Beef
Beef Burgundy, Rice, Carrots
Mee Rebus
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice & Water, Cookies

THURSDAY
Lasagna, Bread Stick, Baby Carrots
Chicken Rice Set 
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice & Water, Yogurt or Cakes

FRIDAY
Divine Chicken, White Rice, Green Beans
Thai Fried Noodles
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Popsicles
 
The Last Laugh


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