As this first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, we are moving our focus from "Gratitude" to the second aspect of the GROW Time theme: "Resilience". But before we do, let’s quickly review of how we can GROW to be more Grateful:

• The Science of Gratitude: Science has shown gratitude has many benefits for us emotionally, physically, and psychologically.
• The Power of Gratitude: Gratitude can help us gain back some control we have lost during the pandemic and help us navigate our current reality better.
• Looking for Gratitude: To build gratitude into our lives we need to look for it. We have to be intentional with gratitude. Gratitude does not happen automatically.
• Choosing Gratitude: A key component of gratitude is that we need to choose it consistently. The best step is to find a way to make it a habit.
• Express Gratitude: An easy way to experience more gratitude in our lives is to say "Thank You" more often.

• Bliss: Daily journal prompts to help users be grateful (Android, IOS)
• Delightful: Simplified version of a gratitude journal (Android, IOS)
• Gratitude: A large variety of features to help users be grateful (Android, IOS)
• Presently: A scaled back, bare bones gratitude journal (Android)
• Morning: Customizable app to help users be grateful (IOS)

There are many more gratitude apps out there to consider downloading and using. Receiving a "Gratitude" reminder each day might just be the key to experiencing gratefulness and all the wonderful benefits of making gratitude a part of our daily lives. 

Have a Great Mid-Semester Break!
 
Karl Steinkamp
Head of School

As we wrap up the first week of Annual Fund, we’re excited to see donations come in. We’ve already raised RM 20,000! Each year, Annual Fund brings the community together to raise support for extra tools and resources to make Dalat a great place to learn and work. With five weeks left, we need your help!

This year, we are raising funds for several projects in preparation for students to return to campus. Let me tell you more about two of these priorities.

Knowing that the various MCOs and situations around COVID have been particularly challenging for our students, we will have an emphasis on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) support. Tools such as fidget spinners, sensory bracelets, self-regulation toys, calming and focus items, and SEL games will help develop skills like self-awareness, self-management, decision making, relationship building, and focus. These resources provide our elementary and middle school counselors with tools to work with children dealing with complex emotions. The Annual Fund priority of Social and Emotional Learning Resources costs RM 2,000. Click here to learn more and donate to this priority. 

We love coming to a beautiful campus decorated with trees and plants. However, maintaining the campus requires effort to ensure it’s a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families. Dalat staff work hard to clear the roads and walkways of leaves and debris, but the sweeping of brooms and noisy gas-powered leaf blowers are disruptive to learning during school hours. Battery-powered leaf blowers will allow staff to maintain a safe, clean, and quiet learning environment. We are asking for RM 3,600 to fund three battery-powered leaf blowers for our campus. Click here to learn more and donate to this priority.

Click here to learn more about Annual Fund 2021.

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Dalat will close for mid-semester break from Saturday, October 9, through Sunday, October 17. From Monday to Friday, parents may visit the finance office and main office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to SOPs, students are not permitted on campus during the break. 

Parents may visit the library during the break on Tuesday and Friday afternoon after setting an appointment here: 

LIBRARY APPOINTMENT

Either browse the library catalog and email the library staff a list of books the day before to librarian@dalat.org, or just choose your books when you come in.

Returning textbooks may be either left in lockers or dropped off to the library between 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Friday, with no appointment necessary for dropping returned textbooks.

Classes for all divisions will resume on Monday, October 18. 

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Parents, please plan to pick up items from your child’s locker sometime during the upcoming mid-semester break. Your child’s teacher(s) will be leaving items for you to collect, and the school will be open for parents to visit campus anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday next week. See your respective principal’s newsletters (sent by email) for more information.

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You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. Nehemiah 9:6

The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.

Questions? Contact:
Margaret, 016-470-4174; Vera, 017-506-4800; or Mrs. Lim, 012-430-0699

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First quarter grade reports are now available for elementary and middle school students on the Powerschool Parent Portal.  

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The uniform store is open every Tuesday and Thursday 3–4 p.m. by appointment only. If you are not sure of your child's size(s), please bring sample shorts and/or shirts for comparison, or take note of your child's measurements and inform the uniform store staff during your appointment.

Click here to make an appointment. 

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Middle and High Schoolers: Want to learn a new skill during the October break? You are invited to join the Origami Fall Camp, a comprehensive, four-session class on the art of paper folding! You don’t have to be an origami master to join! We will be starting from the very basics and will move on to more complicated models.

All the money we earn will go towards the Junior Class Workathon, so don’t miss this opportunity to show support to all your juniors! 

We will have four different classes over the October break, for pricing, materials, and other details, click the sign-up sheet to learn more. The deadline for sign-ups is October 9, 2021. Be sure to read up on the details so you can get supplies.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Chris Jang or Lei Tee. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

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Danceversity is back! Juniors Nicole and Joycelyn are bringing back this popular workshop this weekend for four days. All the money we earn will go towards the Junior Class Workathon, so don’t miss this opportunity to show support to all your juniors!

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Are you interested in praying for our students, teachers, parents, and staff on a regular basis? If so, Dalat Prayer Fuel is what you need. Coming out twice a month, this email provides you with guided prayers for our students, teachers, parents, and staff along with scripture and encouragement to fuel your prayers. 

View the latest Prayer Fuel prayer guide. 

Sign up online to join the Dalat Prayer Fuel distribution list. 

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If your child is leaving Dalat International School this semester, please notify our admissions office via the Online Withdrawal Form and Survey.  In order to refund your holding deposit, this withdrawal form must be received on or before October 15, 2021.

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If you would enjoy working with our amazing Dalat students and want to make a difference in the Dalat community, please consider serving as a substitute teacher once students return to the classroom. Dalat teachers will be staying home when they are ill, even with mild symptoms. We anticipate an increased need for substitute teachers this school year, and we are asking our Dalat community to help us fill this need. 

If you are interested in serving as a substitute teacher, please email Rebekah Conklin.

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