Annual Fund Kicks Off | No School Monday | SEW Theme | Open Campus | PTO Fun Day | HS PSAT and PTC Tuesday | Final Exams | ACSC Tournament *|URL|*
Friday, October 21, 2022
TRANSLATE DALAT NEWS
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If you’ve taken a walk around campus during school hours or extracurricular activities, you know that Dalat is a special place. That’s because we have an incredible community. Our teachers bring amazing passion to their lessons, pouring into the lives of students. Our leaders demonstrate selfless commitment to the mission of our school. Our Parent-Teacher Organization energizes the connection between families. The entire community – our grounds crew, maintenance staff, administrators, cafeteria workers, parents, teaching assistants, volunteers, teachers, students, and so many others – is part of what makes Dalat great. You may have heard the phrase, “It takes a village…” It’s part of a saying that talks about the important role an entire community plays in the development and well-being of its children. The Dalat “village” is invested in the lives of our students, and it shows.
Each year, we have the opportunity to strengthen our community through the Annual Fund. Now through November 20, we are raising funds to purchase additional resources for our school to fuel the extraordinary teaching and learning here. This year, in keeping with our theme of “Reconnect,” the funding priorities are geared towards providing opportunities for our village to grow and strengthen together. Things like renovations to the student center to make it a welcoming meeting place, or upgrades to the science lab for next-level instruction, or a board game library that families can enjoy together. We need our village. Your financial support will directly benefit the lives of our students. Whether your donation is large or small, the impact will be great. It takes a village. And when everyone contributes, we can do amazing things.
Please check out the 2022 Annual Fund website to see details of all the projects and how you can support this year’s Annual Fund. Continue to watch Dalat News and school social media for more information over the next few weeks, and stop by the Development Office (off the main lobby). We’d love to see you!
School Holiday on Monday
월요일 디파발리에 학교는 쉽니다屠妖节星期一不上学
There will be no school on Monday, October 24, due to Deepavali. Classes will resume Tuesday, October 25 for middle and elementary students. Please take note of the special Tuesday schedule for the high school division. (See announcement below).
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a festival of lights and is one of the most important festivals of the year for Hindus. Deepavali is celebrated with traditions at home with extended family.
SEW Starts Wednesday!
SEW 구조 선교 SEW 救援任务
“We are excited to announce this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) Theme: “Rescue Mission.” The dates are Wednesday, October 26 - Friday, October 28. Our guest speakers will be Hannah Williamson and Hannah Smith, both from the United Kingdom. Ms. Williamson has a long history in youth ministry in Dagenham, England (one of the most dangerous boroughs of London), and worked with troubled inner-city youth. Her ministry both in church and in London schools has been incredible. Currently, she’s working to raise up and equip youth leaders and church planters. We look forward to her messages during high school and middle school chapels. Our elementary school guest speaker is Ms. Hannah Smith, an elementary teacher and long-time protégé of Ms. Williamson.
PTO Family Fun Day
PTO 가족 오락의 날PTO家庭娱乐日
The famous PTO Family Fun Day is right around the corner: Purchase your vouchers by November 3 at the front desk, and join all the fun and excitement at the PTO FAMILY FUN DAY on November 4! There will be entertainment, games, food, and drinks.
Junior Carnival Games: We will have a special carnival game area for kids from P3 to Grade 6. for only RM5 all-you-can-play (game tickets sold on event day). PTO Popcorn will be available for RM1.
Pre-order Dinner: Food tickets for Pizza & Drinks are RM12 (includes 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda or 2 bottles of water). Food tickets are currently available for sale at the front office during office hours until noon on November 3.
Freaky Friday and Open Campus: Activities for older students will be held in conjunction with the Family Fun Day, so parents with older students are encouraged to come. Don’t forget to order your dinner by noon on November 3.
Middle School Corner
중학생 공지사항 初中部角落
Middle School Workday Postponed ・ MS 워크데이 연기 ・ 初中部服务日推迟了
The Middle School Fall Service Day has been postponed to later this semester. Please note that October 25 has been changed to a regularly-scheduled FULL day of classes for middle school students. Details and the scheduled date for our service day will be sent via email. Please watch your email for details. Not receiving middle school announcement emails such as this? Please check your spam folder and add Mrs. Stevens (bstevens@dalat.org) to your contact list.
Freaky Friday ・ 프리키 프라이데이
The Senior Class will be hosting a Middle School Freaky Friday event on November 4 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The night will feature roasting sausages, color wars, and more! Tickets are RM5 each. Please make sure to wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. More details to come!
High School Corner
고등학교 코너 高中部一角
Updated Schedule for Tuesday, October 25
10월 25일 화요일 일정 업데이트 ・ 10月25日周二计划更新
Tuesday, October 25 will be an unusual day in the High School Division:
Grades 9 and 12 have the day off - no classes.
PSAT Exam Day: By 7:45 a.m. - All Grade 10 and 11 students must report to Harbor Hall wearing their school uniforms. The exam will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please help your students get a good night’s sleep and nutritious breakfast. What to Bring: ・ Dalat ID card ・ Sharpened #2 pencils (2B, HB, B), erasers, and sharpener. ・ PSAT-approved calculator and extra batteries (Dalat will not provide calculators). ・ Dalat-approved hoodie for those who tend to get cold. Dalat uniform is required. ・ Water and snacks are recommended for scheduled breaks.
Students will be released for the day following the exam (approximately 12:30 p.m.). No afternoon classes.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) in Harbor Hall from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m:
The purpose of PTCs is to provide a time for parents to connect with each child’s teachers and to check on their student’s learning progress in each subject area. Students may attend conferences with parents – but are not required. Please watch for an email on how to register for these 10-minute session blocks.
To register, please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, and click the "Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up" icon. The conference manager will be open for appointments until Monday, October 24 at 11:30 p.m.
Semester 1 Final Exam Schedule・ 1학기 기말고사 일정・ 第一学期期末考试计划
High school final exams will take place during the week of December 12, with December 15 being the last day of Semester 1. Each of these exam days will be half-days (12:30 p.m. dismissal). As a reminder, the final exam is a significant portion of a student’s grade, and all students are expected to attend their final exams during the scheduled exam dates. Requests to reschedule exams are rarely granted. Please take this into account as you begin to plan out your travel plans for the Christmas break.
Dalat’s high school art teacher, Mrs. Liza Nichols, was chosen by the AP College Board to be a mentor in the AP Teacher Mentoring Program. Mentors equip other Advanced Placement (AP) art teachers and support student success in AP Art and Design courses across the globe. Congratulations Mrs. Nichols!
Mark your calendars for all college recruiting events listed in the Reminder Announcements section.
The Parent Community Corner
학부모회 코너 家长社区角
“The Culture Translator” Series・ “문화 번역가” 시리즈 ・ 文化翻译家
This week, we are highlighting "The Culture Translator.” This resource provides parents with a window into the world of today’s teenagers. A six to eight-minute listen or read will teach parents a wide array of topics to use as conversation-starters with their kids. Subscribe to receive weekly “Culture Translator” emails or listen on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
The Eagle Sports Section
스포츠 섹션 体育专栏
Watch the ACSC Tournament Online and on Campus:
ACSC 토너먼트 온, 오프라인 관람・ 在线和校园观看 ACSC 锦标赛
October 19 - 22 is Asia Christian Schools Conference (ACSC) Tournament Week! Our Girls Volleyball Team is in the Philippines and our Boys Soccer Team is in Thailand. At Dalat, we are host to the ACSC Boys Volleyball tournament. Five other Christian International Schools from Asia are currently here in Penang and games will continue through Saturday. Come root for the Eagles today and tomorrow. Times are linked below with their respective sports.
The ACSC Conference marks the end of the Soccer and Volleyball seasons at Dalat. Please tell your favorite athletes, “Job well done!” We will take next week off, and resume with tryouts for next season’s sports at the end of the month.
Match Scores ・ 경기 점수・ 比赛得分
October 19: Dalat Girls Volleyball at Faith Academy – went 2-2 in their games with wins over Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Lippo Village, Indonesia (SPH) and Grace International School, Thailand. Dalat Boys Soccer at ICS-BKK – dominated with wins of 4-1 against Faith and 5-0 against ICS-BKK. Dalat Boys Volleyball at Dalat – played well but ended the day 0-3 against ICS-BKK, Faith and Grace.
October 20: Dalat Girls Volleyball at Faith Academy – served the youth at Faith with a volleyball clinic. They went 0-2 today with losses to ICS-BKK and Morrison Academy, Taiwan. The ladies wrapped up regular gameplay as the #5 seed. Dalat Boys Soccer at ICS-BKK – served at multiple locations in Bangkok. They won their only game today with a 1-0 win over Grace. They were still on top of the standing going into Friday's games. Dalat Boys Volleyball at Dalat – split their games today, beating SPH and Yongsan International School of Seoul, Korea (YISS).
October 21: Dalat Girls Volleyball at Faith Academy – faces ICS-BKK at 10:30 am today and bracket play begins. Dalat Boys Soccer at ICS-Bangkok – plays Morrison and YISS. Games are slightly delayed but are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. today. Streamed on the ICS-Bangkok YouTube page. Dalat Boys Volleyball at Dalat – Bracket began today against Faith at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Gym.
Stay up-to-date on Dalat Athletics via Facebook and Instagram feeds.
Dalat Athletics is seeking Head and Assistant Basketball Coaches to train and lead our U13 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams (mostly Grade 7) – as well as Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams (older Grade 7 and Grade 8). Along with a female touch rugby assistant coach. Coaches will work with athletes of varying skill levels, so the first priority is to instill the fundamentals of the game. During the season, coaches will run two to three practices per week, develop in-game strategies, and actively lead their teams during games. These positions require some travel and flexibility to attend occasional away games. The Dalat basketball season will run from November 7 to late February (excluding breaks and holidays). Please contact Athletic Director J.J. Davis for more information.
Short Stay in the Dorms ・ 기숙사 단기 체류 ・ 学校宿舍短期居住
Whether Dalat day students want to experience life in the dorm community, practice a higher level of independence or need temporary care and supervision while their parents are away, the Dalat Short Stay Program allows students from grades 6 - 12 to stay in the dorms for up to ten days per semester. See the Short Stay Program website for more information or email shortstay@dalat.org.
Life Prep Program ・ 생활 준비 프로그램 ・ 生活准备计划
The Dalat Life Prep program allows high school students to learn practical life skills, which help prepare these students for college and adult life. Dalat high school students in the Life Prep program may live in the dorms for one quarter or one semester to experience community, strengthen relational skills, and practice independence in a nurturing environment.
The Life Prep Program incorporates these ten skills, rated most valuable by Dalat alumni: personal finance; mental health and managing stress; personal health and self-care; personal safety and self-defense; cooking and nutrition on a budget; home cleaning and maintenance; laundry and mending; car safety and maintenance; interpersonal skills and etiquette; organization and time management. Click here for more information and to apply.
Amazing Parenting Resources ・ 놀라운 육아 자료들 ・ 很棒的育儿资源
Get your RightNow Media and Axis subscriptions for the 2022 -2023 school year: RightNow Media is a streaming library of more than 20,000 videos for everyone in your family - from engaging animated series for young kids to Bible study resources for groups or individuals. AXIS is a must-have for any home with adolescents or soon-to-be teenagers. Get your accounty by emailing Dalat Media and include your child’s name and grade.
Mark Your Calendars for these Remaining University Visits:
대학 방문을 위해 일정을 표시해두세요 ・ 在你的日历上标记大学学院到访
Wednesday in the Library: The Russell Group (24 UK Universities) - October 26, 2022 (Wednesday) 3-5 p.m.
월요일 디파발리에 학교는 쉽니다 
