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Dalat Celebrates 90 Years!
달랏 90주년을 축하하며!
Dalat celebrates 90 years of exemplary education!
Dalat’s rich heritage began in 1929 with just three students in the city of Da Lat, Vietnam. Since that time, the school has invested in the lives of thousands of children, even while facing challenges of war and relocation. Through it all, Dalat has remained committed to its primary purpose of providing an excellent Christian education for life to its students.
Today our campus is home to nearly 700 day and boarding students from 25 countries. Our graduates number more than 3,500 living throughout the world — each one has woven his or her unique voice, personality, and talents into Dalat’s tapestry.
"This will make us one of only 15 schools in the world and the first one internationally to receive this level of recognition from ACSI."
If you have been at school this week, you might have noticed seven individuals walking around our campus and visiting our classrooms. These seven people were part of the accreditation team sent here to evaluate our school program. As part of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) we must meet certain standards and expectations to receive their approval of our diploma. When accredited by these organizations, our diploma is then accepted all over the world by universities and colleges. We have been accredited with WASC for over 30 years and with ACSI for over 24 years.
To be accredited with these two organizations, we submit a self-study report that shows evidence of the learning that is taking place and all that Dalat does to educate our students. A team of individuals then come to visit the campus to verify the report and evaluate us based on the organization’s educational standards. They then submit a report that details what we are doing well and areas for us to improve upon to the WASC and ACSI commissions. The recommendations become part of our improvement plan for the future.
What is unique about the visit this time is that the team included two more individuals who were sent solely to evaluate us in regards to achieving what is called “exemplary” status with ACSI. This includes being evaluated on another set of standards and expectations (fifty of them) that are found in exceptional schools around the world. Very simply, we were being evaluated with a much higher standard then what is used for a regular accreditation visit.
Thursday we received a report from the visiting team that we are being recommended to the commission to receive exemplary status. This will make us one of only 15 schools in the world and the first one internationally to receive this level of recognition from ACSI.
Though this is a proud and exciting accomplishment, the most important aspect of the team’s visit is their input and specific recommendations on how we can continue to improve as a school. As we move forward, their feedback will be used to help direct the administration and staff to become an even better school. You will hear more about these plans and initiatives in the coming months.
Have a great weekend,.
Karl Steinkamp
Head of School
Enrollment: Withdrawal Notification Deadline
Physical Exams Required Next Year for Fifth and Ninth Grade Students
International Food Fair 2019
Grade 8 High School Info Session & Registration
New Way to Track Service Hours
Dalat Swimmers Claim State Titles
Your Annual Fund Gifts are Already at Work!
Care & Share Update
The Senior Scribble 2019
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
The Last Laugh |
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Enrollment: Withdrawal
Notification Deadline
입학: 전학 통보 마감일
This is a reminder to all families who are intending to leave Dalat International School at the end of our second semester, June 2019 (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:
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, 2019
退学通知提示
这是一封提醒所有家长准备在2019年6月的第二学期结束离开Dalat 国际学校的退学通知提示。（不包括将毕业的学生）。通知学校退学的截止日期快到了。为了确保您可以领回您所持有的学位预留退款，您必须在这个网址 https://dalatinternationalschool.wufoo.com/forms/m1k7ij2w0jeyol3/
完成在线退学调查。我们也感激您尽快让我们知道您的意向，以便我们可以计划8月份的入学。
请務必在 2019 年3月15日 前在线上完成退学调查以通知本校入学协调主任。
전학 사실 통보 요청
2019년 6월에 이번 학기를 마지막으로 달랏 국제학교를 떠나 전학하시려는 모든 가정(12학년 졸업생 제외)에 알려 드립니다. 학교에 전학 사실을 통보하셔야 하는 마감일이 곧 다가옵니다. 디파짓을 돌려 받으시려면, 2019년 3월 15일 전까지 아래 링크의 온라인 설문을 마치셔야 합니다. 다음 8월 학기 입학과 관련된 계획을 미리 세울 수 있도록 가능한 일찍 전학 사실을 알려주시면 더욱 감사하겠습니다.
https://dalatinternationalschool.wufoo.com/forms/m1k7ij2w0jeyol3/
Physical Exams Required Next Year for
Fifth and Ninth Grade Students
5학년과 9학년 학생들, 신체 검사 요청
Starting in the 2019-20 school year, Dalat will require physical exams by your children’s doctor as they enter fifth and ninth grade.
Why? In the past, the only physical required by the school was when your child entered Dalat School. That means for many students, the only physical on file is when they were in early elementary school. We want to ensure that middle school and high school students are kept up to date with their immunizations, that they are physically fit to participate in higher level sports competitions, and that they are having regular wellness checks by their doctor to ensure early detection of any illnesses.
Here is a link to the physical exam form that you can take to your doctor.
http://www.dalat.org/webdocuments/current/dlcAdmissions/Eng-chinese-PhysicalForm2013.pdf
Please submit the completed physical exam form in August, at the beginning of next school year, to our Registrar Kim Kang, whose office is located to the left of the Main Office reception desk.
International Food Fair 2019
회 국제 음식 바자회 2019
会国际美食节2019
Get ready for the PTO International Food Fair!
Where our wonderful Dalat community gathers around good food and great company.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019
International Food Fair starts at 4 p.m.
A community representing over 25 nations, we are looking for contributors, donations, and helpers to help us continue this great tradition.
Lookout for emails, flyers, and posters for more information.
Contact:
ellsybehlim@yahoo.com
sherriekan@yahoo.com
Grade 8 High School Info
Session & Registration
8학년 정보 설명회 및 등록
On Monday, March 4, from 7–8:30 pm, the Grade Eight High School Info Session & Registration will take place in Harbor Hall. At least one parent/guardian is required to be in attendance with their eighth grade student. The high school and middle school counselors will explain the details of how ninth grade works, and then students will register for next year’s classes in the HS computer labs.
New Way to Track Service Hours
고등학생들 학습 시간 추적 시스템(TRACK IT FORWARD)
Last week we rolled out a new system to help streamline the way high school students track and record their service hours. TRACK IT FORWARD is an innovative digital solution that allows students to record service hours through a website or mobile app. Using the app, they can even take a selfie or capture their location using GPS, eliminating the need for signatures and paper forms that can get lost. (Pictured above is a student volunteering at the House of Hope.)
Life just got a little simpler.
Dalat Swimmers Claim State Titles
달랏 수영선수들 메달 획득
 Lonely hours in the pool. Tired muscles, late nights, busy weekends. Tien-Erh Huang and Ashley Chew are undeterred. Hard work and dedication to their swimming careers paid off this weekend with 10 medals at the state competition here in Penang.
The remarkable resilience displayed by Huang and Chew has quietly evolved over many years. They receive less recognition on campus for their excellence than they deserve. Many fellow students are likely unaware that the two high school students are competitive swimmers. Yet they continue to achieve at a very high level!
Tien Erh is the last in a group of elite swimmers from Dalat. Elynn Tan and her brother Alwyn recently graduated from Dalat with NCAA Division I scholarships for swimming. Tien Erh’s sister Ke Erh won many medals at the state level. Now it’s Tien Erh’s turn and the sophomore is making the most of it. Two freestyle gold medals and seven silver medals in her remaining events puts Tien Erh in elite company.
Following right behind her is freshman Ashley Chew who landed a bronze medal in the 50 butterfly plus some top 10 finishes in four other events. As the youngest in her age category, Ashley has some time to grow into the competition.
Where will they go from here? With this kind of work ethic and determination, the answer belongs to Tien Erh and Ashley who seem to show no signs of slowing down!
Your Annual Fund Gifts
are Already at Work!
여러분의 연감 기금이 이미 사용되고 있습니다 !
你的年度礼物已经在工作了
 Many thanks to those who joyfully supported Dalat’s Annual Fund. Here are a few of the things that your gifts have made possible, all for the benefit of our students. We will continue to share throughout the semester the fruits that have come from the tree of generosity from the Dalat community. Thank you for loving and supporting our students!
Dalat’s Boarding program requested RM3,500 for new sporting equipment and games for the dorms. Our community made that possible, and now those who love to get out on the water have brand new PFD life vests to keep them safe while paddling in Dalat’s kayaks.
Thank you for providing these for our students!
Care & Share Update
케어앤셰어 새 소식
Care & Share 消息更新
Last week a pastor I have known for five years was visiting in Penang. He has an amazing ministry of educating poor children from mountain villages in India. Through Care & Share, we contributed RM500 to his ministry, but we really wanted to double that donation.
Later that day I received my only ang pao (Chinese New Year) envelope for RM100. I was very encouraged. A pastor friend of mine from Canada sends me CAD$100 (RM300), and then a middle school student donates to Care & Share. And FINALLY, the last piece fell into place: three ES students had a lemonade stand over the weekend (pictured above) and donated the money to Care & Share. Now we have the full RM500 to double our original donation!
The Lord moves hands and hearts to invest in his kingdom! I am humbled and very grateful.
Mrs. Anne-Marie Pagee
Care & Share Coordinator
The Senior Scribble 2018–19
2018-19 12학년 스크리블
2018-19学长周记
 Each week, seniors write journalistic articles about current events or individuals within the Dalat community and publish them on the blog called The Senior Scribble. Read their fantastic coverage by clicking on the link: http://seniorscribble.blogspot.my
This week’s articles are written by Esther Ko, Tim Baek, and Bethany Davis (MEW and Service Day).
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
March 4 - 8
MONDAY
Singaporean-Style Stir-Fried Rice Noodle, Stir Fried Chicken with Sweet Sauce
Sandwich Bar - Peanut Butter & Jelly
Garlic Stir Fried Kailan and Salad Bar w/Dressing
Fruit
Juice & Water
TUESDAY
Fried Rice and Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Rolls, Corn, Stir-Fry Vegetables
Sandwich Bar - Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/Dressing
Fruit
Juice & Water
WEDNESDAY
ELEM-Bite-Sized Mild Beef Burgundy, Rice & Maggi Noodle Soup w/wontons
Sandwich Bar - Peanut Butter & Jelly
Carrots and Salad Bar w/Dressing
Cookies
Juice & Water
THURSDAY
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup and Chicken Curry Set
Sandwich Bar - Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/Dressing
Yogurt
Juice & Water
FRIDAY
Chicken Nugget, Mac & Cheese, Fried Maggi Noodles w/Chicken
Sandwich Bar - Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/Dressing
Ice Cream
Juice & Water
The Last Laugh
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