As we move into the second quarter at Dalat, we shift our focus to our second Dalat Flagship: Citizenship. One of our outcomes is that “Dalat students will live ethically by caring for God’s creation.” This statement has its foundation in the first chapter of the Bible. After God created the world, he gave humans the mandate to care for it. The world has changed significantly, but the command remains, and we must carefully consider how we can care for God’s creation today.

Caring for God’s creation is actually a very big role. It can almost seem overwhelming to us. Sometimes when we feel like we can’t make a big enough difference, we just do nothing at all. Instead, it’s important for each of us to start small in the areas that are part of our regular routines. I encourage you and your family to brainstorm ways you can care for God’s creation. Set goals and challenge yourselves to continue growing in these areas. I’ve listed a few possibilities below, but there are many more. Be creative!

• Electricity consumption: How can your family use less electricity on a daily basis? Unplugging appliances not in use, turning up the temperature on your air conditioner, and turning off extra lights are just a few ideas. In addition to helping care for creation, you may also save some money!

• Reduce waste: Penang’s push for reusable shopping bags is a great start, but what else can you do? Many items can be repaired rather than replaced. Consider packing lunches in reusable containers. Separate recyclables.

• Limit water consumption: Sometimes it feels like water is freely available with all of the rain we get in Penang. In my home state of California in the United States, we regularly experience droughts and water is precious. To conserve water, we often turn off the water while brushing our teeth, fill up a sink with water to wash dishes rather than leave the tap running, and even timing the length of our showers.

The best way for us to teach the kids to care for God’s creation is to model the behavior ourselves. Are you ready for the challenge? What can you do today to help take care of God’s creation?

We are excited to see donations for Annual Fund 2022 come in! Each year, the Annual Fund brings the community together to raise support for extra tools and resources to make Dalat a great place to learn and work. We have until November 20 to raise RM175,000, and we need your help!

We love where we live, but sometimes that means walking in the rain. On rainy days, umbrellas are in high demand! Because these are heavily used items, umbrellas eventually need to be repaired or replaced. This year, we are raising RM10,000 to purchase brand new umbrellas for our campus, and holders to store them to keep them in good condition. If you’ve ever been on campus and tried to get to the gym from Harbor Hall without an umbrella, you know how beneficial this project is! Would you consider donating to this Annual Fund priority today? Click here to learn more and donate. 

As extracurricular school activities return, our teachers will be chaperoning events, competitions, and class outings. Therefore, we are looking for parents to serve as substitute teachers. If you are interested, please email Monica Mohan to find out more, and fill out our substitute teacher application. Training will be provided.

IMPACT’s No Uniform Day is Friday, November 4! Show your support of the Dalat IMPACT Here・Near・Far Service-Learning club by taking part and directly impacting local organizations with which Dalat students volunteer. For a RM10 donation, students can buy a ribbon to signify they have “purchased" the privilege of not wearing a uniform for the day. This semester’s funds will benefit refugees, Orang Asli, special-needs children, orphans, the homeless, widows, and more. 

Elementary homeroom teachers and middle school SAT teachers will pass out purchased ribbons on Friday, while high school students and teachers can purchase ribbons on Friday morning before school. Students will wear these ribbons Friday, and donations from students who would like to wear their uniforms are also welcome.

Please note that Student-Parent Handbook rules apply. Students may wear ordinary clothes but are not permitted to wear costumes, etc.

The famous PTO Family Fun Day is next Friday! Purchase your Pizza & Drink vouchers by Thursday, November 3 at the front desk, then 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. Don’t forget to pre-order your dinner by Thursday morning.  

Activities for older students will be held in conjunction with Family Fun Day. More information is below. 

Freaky Friday Game Night ・ 프리키 프라이데이・ 怪异星期五

In tandem with the PTO Family Fun Day, the Senior Class will host a Middle School Games Night event on November 4 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The night will feature roasting sausages, color wars, dodgeball, tug of war, Headbanz, and more! Tickets are RM5 each. Students need to sign up by Friday, October 28 with their SAT leader and make sure to wear a shirt that can get dirty. Please note that this is NOT a Halloween event, as Halloween is not celebrated at Dalat.

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 Hazel Chan (“Vocal Voyages”), Haylee Douglas (“Left Behind”), and Daewon No (“Champions of ACSC Boys Soccer 2022”).

Upcoming University Visits:
대학 방문을 위해 일정을 표시해두세요 ・ 在你的日历上标记大学学院到访

• NEW! Sunday, October 30, 2022: Virtually Orange - The Online Dutch University Fair 8 p.m. - Midnight (Malaysia time). This virtual fair is a unique opportunity to connect with more than 25 Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. 

• NEW! Thursday, November 3, 2022: IDP Tour (16 Universities from Australia, the UK, Ireland, and Canada) 3-5 p.m. in the CASTLE Library.

• November 11, 2022: University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC Canada) 4:15-5:00 p.m. in the CASTLE Library

For more information, watch this video from Mr. Dobson. Click here for highlights from universities that have visited previously.

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. 

“The Culture Translator” Series ・ 문화 번역가” 시리즈 ・ 文化翻译家

"The Culture Translator” 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.

October 31

Q2 KICs and X Blocks Begin

November 4 

PTO Family Fun Day

Open Campus & Freaky Friday

November 6

HS Choirs at Paragon Mall - 3 p.m. 

November 7 

Special Dalat Holiday

NO SCHOOL - All Divisions

November 14 - 18

ES Math Madness Week

November 18 - 19 

Drama Performance

November 22

HS Choir Concert - 7 p.m.

November 24

Teacher Professional Development Day 

NO SCHOOL - All Divisions

November 25

Thanksgiving

NO SCHOOL - All Divisions

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

October 31 - November 4 

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

Monday

Pork Roast with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Sauteed Green Beans

Tofu & Veggies with White Rice

Tuesday

Swedish Meatball Pasta with Flat Egg Noodles & Broccoli

Chicken Katsu Curry Rice

Wednesday

Grilled Chicken with Macaroni & Cheese

Sweet & Sour Chicken with White Rice 

Thursday

Creamy Garlic Pork Chops with Spaghetti & Broccoli

Sha Cha Beef Stir-Fry with rice

Friday

Chicken Cacciatore with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Egg Noodle Skillet with Ground Pork