Mom: How was school today?
Child: Fine.
Mom: What did you learn?
Child: Nothing.

Have you ever had a similar conversation with your kids? You really want to engage in their school lives, but they don’t have much to say. You are genuinely interested in what they are doing, but the kids give you one-word answers. Perhaps changing the questions you ask would help. 

Today, I want to focus on one of our Dalat Student Outcome Statements from the “Scholarship” category: “A Dalat student communicates skillfully by asking meaningful and relevant questions.” We want our students to learn how to ask questions that are pertinent to the conversation, thoughtful, and worth the time to ask and answer. For adults, modeling good questioning is one way to help them learn.

Often, the quality of responses is related to the quality of the questions themselves. We already know that asking “yes/no questions” will not elicit a very thorough response. It’s also important that our questions demonstrate an understanding of and value for the person we are talking to. If we ask kids the same question every day, they don’t necessarily perceive that we really care about the response. Perhaps try some of these questions instead:

“Tell me about something you enjoyed today.”
“Tell me about something that made you angry today.”
“Who did you eat lunch with? What do you like about that person?”
“What was the most difficult question on your math test today?”

Try encouraging your kids to ask you questions, too. After you ask them something about their day, encourage them to ask a question about your day. This will help them to practice asking questions and also help to build your understanding of one another. 

In my middle school Student Advisory Team (SAT), we often play a game called “Hot Seat.” One person is on the hot seat, and they are to answer questions. Everyone else in the group takes turns asking questions. The students often start out with simple questions, like “What’s your favorite color?” but they quickly move on to deeper and more meaningful questions. Something like this might work in your family. If it doesn’t, keep trying different questioning strategies until you find something that is effective with your children. Most importantly, don’t stop asking questions.

We are excited to welcome elementary families to campus for our Open House Evening! Come see the campus, meet your child's teacher, enjoy a meal, and reconnect with other elementary families. 

Parking is available on the main campus and upper field. When you arrive, stop by the registration tables to collect your schedules, campus map, and meal tickets. Dinner will be provided by the school. We can't wait to see you! 

Please Note: This is a community event for the existing Dalat community. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at a later date. Prospective families wanting to tour the school can contact admissions@dalat.org to set up a tour.

School picture days are Tuesday and Wednesday next week (August 23-24). As students will be taking group and individual pictures, kindly help your student come to school looking their best and bringing their finest smile on their designated picture day. 

Tuesday: P3, Grades 6 - 8, & Grades 11 - 12
Wednesday: P4, Grades 1 - 5, & Grades 9 - 10

Middle School Kick-Off Retreat  ・  중학생 킥오프 리트릿  ・   初中部回到校园活动

We are excited to announce the Middle School Kick-off Retreat. This will be an afternoon of activities and fun that will help build relationships within our middle school classes. The afternoon will be filled with team building activities, personal challenges, and a fun treat at the end. Middle School students, you don’t want you to miss this great time!

Grades 7 - 8: Thursday, August 25, 4-6 p.m.
Grades 5 - 6: Friday, August 26, 4-6 p.m.

Middle School X Block Schedule  ・   중학생 X Block  일정표  ・   初中部课后活动计划

Middle School students started X-Block after school activities this week. As a reference for you, the chart below shows what X-Blocks are happening on each day of the week from 3:10-3:50 p.m. In addition, students can also meet teachers for study hall during this time period as well.

Dalat Moms in Prayer group will have its first meeting of the school year next week. Join us to pray over our school and community. We will start the year off with an informal time of fellowship and prayer on Wednesday, August 24, 8:30-10 a.m. in the Dalat Student Center. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. 

After our first meeting, we will continue to gather for prayer every 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month following school drop off, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Student Center.

Besides meeting in-person, our WhatsApp chat is always active for requests, prayer, and encouragement. You’re welcome to join even if you’re unable to make it to all the meetings – just text Vera 017 506-4800 or Ellsy 012 430-0699 to get in touch!

Fall 2022 meeting dates:
August 24, September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16, December 7

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people”
1 Timothy 2:1

Each week, Dalat seniors (Grade 12) write journalistic articles about current events or individuals within the Dalat community and publish them on a blog called The Senior Scribble.

This week’s articles are from: Eleanor Emis (“For the First Time in Forever”), Lauren Worten (“The Return of Sports”), Natalie Khor (“Sunrises and Seminars: The Perfect Formula for a Successful Retreat”), and Grace Neeley (“A Trophy Carries Dust, Memories Last Forever”).

IMPACT FAR Opportunities  ・   Impact Far가 돌아왔어요!  ・   Impact Far 回来了

“IMPACT,” the Dalat service-learning program, will host two high school IMPACT FAR trips during the upcoming mid-semester break (October 8-16). In Perak, we will serve among an Orang Asli tribe, and in Johor Bahru, a Rohingya Refugee community. All high school students received an email with detailed information (subject line: “Semester 1 Impact Trips”). Please submit applications before August 23. Jom, Let’s serve!

Interested in Substitute Teaching?  ・ 대체 교사 모집  ・ 感兴趣代课吗？

If you are interested in being a substitute teacher at Dalat, please email Monica Mohan to apply. Training will be provided.

2022-23 Parent & Student Handbook   ・   2022-23 학부모 & 학생 핸드북을 읽으세요   ・   请阅读2022-2023年家长学生手册

Please take time to go over the handbook with your child. Access it online via the Dalat website or stop by the front desk for a physical copy. Other useful Dalat handbooks can be found online here.

Please Update Your PowerSchool Account  ・ 파워스쿨 업데이트  ・ PowerSchool请更新

• Demographic Update Form

• COVID Testing Consent Form

• Medical Emergency Information

• Parent Code of Conduct

• Field Trip Permission

• COVID Testing Consent Form

• Grade 5 & Grade 9 School Physical Exam

If you need assistance, please email Mr. Alex White.

Current Campus Hours  ・   현재 캠퍼스 시간  ・   现在校园开放时间

8 a.m. Campus Opens*
8:20 a.m. Elementary and Middle School Classes Begin
8:25 a.m. High School Classes Begin
3:10 p.m. School Ends**
3:10-5 p.m. Open Campus / X Blocks / Sports / KICs***
5 p.m. Campus Closes

IMPORTANT NOTES:

*Students arriving between 7:45 - 8 a.m. should be dropped off in the Upper Field parking lot. Parents of Preschoolers - Grade 2 and Grades 9 -12 students are encouraged to use the Lower (main) Campus drop off/pick up area. Parents of Grades 3 - 8 are encouraged to use the Upper Field drop/off pick up area. Older students may be dropped off/picked up with younger siblings.

**Students are dismissed by 3:10 p.m., and parents are expected to pick up their children on time. 

***Students in Grade 6 or below (and not enrolled in an official Dalat activity) must have the supervision of a parent or adult guardian during Open Campus times. Older siblings cannot supervise younger siblings. Grade 7 - 12 students may stay on campus without a parent present. HS X Blocks & Secondary Sports started August 8. MS X Blocks & KICs start Monday, August 15.

August 22 - September 1
MS MAP Testing

August 23 - 24
School Picture Days

August 25
MS Retreat (G7 & G8)

August 26
MS Retreat (G5 & G6)

August 30 - September 3
Senior Sneak (G12)

August 31
Merdeka Day
NO SCHOOL - all divisions

September 1 - 2
HS MAP Testing

September 8 - 11
Band Festival in Bangkok

September 9
ES Parent-Teacher Conferences
No School for ES only

September 9 - 10
MS Volleyball Tournament

September 10
ACT Exam
After Sneak Dinner (G12)

September 15
Eagle Games

September 16
Malaysia Day
NO SCHOOL for all divisions

Check the School Calendar for details and updates
Legend: G = Grade | ES = Elementary School | MS = Middle School | HS = High School

August 15 - 19
Each school lunch includes a salad bar, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich bar, flavored drink, cold water, and dessert (fruits or sweets).

Monday
Grilled Chicken Thighs & Wings with BBQ sauce on the side and Caesar Potato Salad
Crispy Chicken with lemon sauce and Steamed White Rice

Tuesday
Pizza Casserole & Garlic Toast
Stir-Fry Pork with Dark Soya Sauce & Onions

Wednesday
Roasted Honey Garlic Butter Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli
Mutton Curry with Steamed White Rice

Thursday
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Burgers, Lettuce & Tomato
Crispy French Fries and Yong Chow Fried Rice with Ham

Friday
Chicken Caprese Macaroni with Broccoli
Biryani Chicken with Biryani Sauce on the side Classic Raita