• Instead of immediately labeling someone with negative assumptions, try to put yourself in their shoes and come up with some logical excuses for their behavior. When someone does something that frustrates you, think of reasons why this person might have done this without evil or selfish intent (e.g. when someone cuts you off in the car assume that they are late and if they don’t get to work on time they may get fired and lose their job).
• Ask clarifying questions. When a person does something that frustrates you or gets on your nerves, ask them a few questions and clarify what happened. Often times this will stop a misunderstanding from taking place or give you a chance to understand the situation in a different light.
• Simply afford to people what you want them to give to you; the benefit of the doubt. Next time you start making negative assumptions, stop yourself by being motivated that you would want them to do that for you.
• With email this is incredibly important. A person’s quickly typed up email can mean nothing at all, but because we imprint our negative assumptions on it, all of a sudden the email is offensive in a dramatic fashion. A simple joke can be misconstrued and turn into a broken relationship.

Anchored in Excellence:
Celebrate with Our Community at the Annual Fund Concert

PTO Supports the Annual Fund —
Join Us!

• Contribute cakes (homemade or bought) for the Fancy Desserts Silent Auction. These cakes will be displayed inside the Harbor Hall. Bidders put their names down on the bidders’ list. Highest bidder wins! (To contribute a cake, please contact Denise Maurin from the Development office.)
• Contribute cookie bars, a pan of brownies, banana bread, or carrot cake, sweet yummies that can be easily taken with hand. No forks or spoons will be provided. Icing and cream not recommended. These will be sold by the piece during the MS/HS concert intermission and after the concert.
• Volunteer to be in school on October 11 to help with the silent auction or sell the sweet desserts. No experience is needed, just your availability and smile.
• Tell your Dalat friends and encourage them to participate and come for an evening of fun, food, good music and good fellowship on October 11.

Elementary School
Kids Interest Clubs (KICs)

초등학교 방과후교실(KICs)
小学部儿童爱好俱乐部 (KICs)

 

ES KICs quarter one end on October 11.
 
Parents, be on the alert for KICs quarter two sign ups coming out next week. Please be sure to hand in your child’s selection form by Thursday, October 11. KICs quarter two begin on Monday, October 29.
 

HS Drama Production
Murder Mystery

고등학생 드라마 제작 - 살인 추리극
高中年度歌舞剧

Murder, mayhem, and madness fill the stage for nearly two hours of exciting intrigue, plot twists, and a spectrum of quirky-to-conventional characters. The high school drama department presents its fall production, To Kill a Murderer: A Mystery in Three Acts, making its premier debut in Harbor Hall on Wednesday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. with a special dinner theater option! The second (and final) performance on Thursday, October 18, begins at 7 p.m. (no dinner option). Tickets for both nights are RM10 and are available starting October 1 from the main office or from Mrs. Horton.
 
The Thursday-only dinner theater option is an add-on opportunity provided by our junior class with set meals starting at RM8; to browse your options or to place an order, click here: https://goo.gl/forms/u2F54K9uQPxR8b4a2.

Payment for all pre-ordered meals must be given to Mrs. Horton by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, or the order won't be placed. Prepaid dinners will be delivered to Harbor Hall at 6 p.m. for pre-show enjoyment. Dining patrons will be seated at tables near the stage, while drama-only patrons will enjoy traditional row seating in the tiered levels.
 
From Kids 4 Kids will sell baked goods before Thursday’s show and at intermission to raise money for local needs beyond our school community. What a delicious way to support this meaningful cause!

 

The Crew is Back!

전학 사실 통보 요청
退学通知提示

What is the Crew, you ask? The Crew is a dedicated group of students and staff that aim to promote school spirit in the many facets of school life on campus. Whether it’s cheering our hearts out at athletic games to running fun games at community-wide events, YOU can be a part of this amazing program to show off your school pride!
 
To launch our program this year, you have the chance to preorder an exclusive Crew shirt! Show up to games on campus with your shirt and you, as a member of the Crew, can receive special privileges, including direct access to a Crew-reserved seating region on the bleachers and participation in other Crew-related activities!
 
Your purchase of a Crew shirt seals your membership as part of the Crew! Each shirt is RM23, and we will accept preorders until October 12 at 4 p.m. The shirts should arrive after fall break. Please note that we will not take cash payments — we will only charge to your school account.
 
Be Loud. Be Proud. Get your Crew T-shirt today!
 

Junior Class Servathon

11학년들의 봉사활동
初级班服务马拉松

 

On September 28, the junior class had the opportunity to serve at the Batu Grace Children’s Home. We are proud of our juniors who all worked very hard — scraping old paint off of walls, painting dorms, repairing a broken fence, painting the home’s logo, sanding and painting shelves, and playing with the children. The most rewarding moment of our day was hearing from Ramesh, Batu Grace’s director. The home is undergoing an inspection next week in order to renew their license. “I was very worried about their visit,” said Ramesh, “But now after your visit, I am actually excited to see them come. You have made a big impact.”

Our senior class also donated to Batu Grace in the form of snacks, food items, new oscillating fans, and other appliances. It was fun to see the joy on the faces of Ramesh and the children as we shared the gifts with them.

The junior class would like to thank everyone who contributed. Mr. Ramesh also sends his sincere thanks and gratitude to all who made this day possible.

Additional photos can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/dalatclassof2020/

 

Dalat Students Serve the Community

달랏 학생들의 지역 사회 봉사
Dalat学生为社区服务

This past Saturday morning, Dalat students continued to serve at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tanjung Tokong (SKTT), teaching English to 10 to 12 year olds at the local school.. The English lessons are part of an ongoing partnership between Dalat and SKTT.