“Dalat students grow spiritually by showing gratitude.”

The importance of showing gratitude is well-researched and documented. There are countless articles and even detailed studies demonstrating that gratitude has a positive impact on mental health. I’ve linked a few of them here, but a quick online search will bring up many more. Essentially, being grateful is good for you and the only negative I can come up with is that it takes time and intentionality.

Monday was a rough day for me with a lot of challenges, and I had to take a couple of hours out of my day to go to physical therapy. I was not in the best mood, but as I was driving downtown, I decided to practice being grateful. I started listing all of the things for which I was grateful in that moment, which included access to great medical care, a car that works well, medical professionals who care about healing, flexibility to take time out of my day to get treatment, air conditioning in my car... By the time I got that far on my list, my mindset had definitely improved.

There are lots of ways to practice gratitude on a regular basis. Some people write one thing they are thankful for on their calendars each day. Others take the time to write thank you notes regularly. Some families make it a practice to share their gratefulness with one another regularly. This article has a number of suggestions and strategies to get started.

I think the most important thing is to make a conscious decision to be more grateful, then keep reminding ourselves of that. Building gratitude into our daily or weekly habits will enable us to remember to take the time.

The Bible is full of reminders to be thankful or grateful, but here are a few of my favorites.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” I Chronicles 16:34 

           “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” II Corinthians 9:15

We are excited to announce that next Wednesday, March 8 - Friday, March 10, we will have Dalat Spirit Week! Please note that on each of these days, the Dalat dress code applies. Friday’s Spirit Day dress is designed to complement the International Food Fair that takes place after school. We look forward to seeing some fun outfits!

High School
Wednesday: Character Day
Thursday: Blackout vs. Whiteout
Friday: Culture Day: Traditional Dress of Home Country / Clothing that Depicts Home Country

Middle School
Wednesday: Characters Day
Thursday: Mismatched Outfits
Friday: International Day
Culture Day: Passport Country Flag Colors / Traditional Dress of Home Country / Clothing that Depicts Home Country 

Elementary School
Wednesday: Favorite Disney or Superhero Day
Thursday: Class Color Day
Friday: Passport Country Flag Colors Day

International Food Fair ・ 인터내셔널 푸드 페어 ・ 国际美食节

Thanks to our amazing Dalat community, we have a record of 22 nations that will be represented in the International Food Fair on March 10. You surely don't want to miss it! Time: 4-5:30 pm. Venue: Dalat outdoor basketball court. Sales are on a first come first served basis–no advanced orders are accepted.

Please be reminded that Food Fair Coupons (RM20 per booklet) are on sale at the front office and after school in the elementary courtyard until March 7 (pay cash or charge to your school account). No cash will be accepted on the day of the event. If inviting guests, kindly purchase coupons for them ahead of time. Coupons are not redeemable at the Junior Class store.

Let’s show some TLC for the environment and bring reusable containers and utensils to use! We look forward to seeing you!

Juniors for Hire ・ 11학년 학생 고용 ・ 聘请11年级学生

Looking for talented young individuals to help you with various tasks? Look no further than our upcoming Junior for Hire event on Friday, March 10, during the PTO International Food Fair. You'll have the chance to hire skilled junior helpers with experience in tutoring, sports, music, arts and crafts, and more. From pet sitting to chess classes–or even helping with manual labor and manpower–our junior helpers are eager to offer their services with enthusiasm and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to find your next reliable assistant while supporting our Junior Class. Join us at this auction-style event (with both live and silent bidding options) and discover the potential of our juniors!

MEW Guest Speakers & Services・선교 강조 주간 초청 강사 및 예배 ・ 宣教周讲员和敬拜安排

Dalat’s annual Missions Emphasis Week (MEW) is just around the corner: Monday-Wednesday, March 13-15. We look forward to gathering as a Dalat family for three days of special chapel services. Our guest speakers this year are a team from Movement Church in Woodstock, Ontario Canada. Movement Church is a dynamic missional church that makes an impact on its community and surrounding area. Guest speakers include their lead pastor Jeff Price; youth pastor, Justyn Schwindt; junior high pastor, Isaiah Belleth; and children’s pastor, Natalie Dickert. Evening services will be 6:30-8 p.m. each evening–with a student-led service Wednesday night.

School-Wide Service Project ・ 학교 차원의 봉사 프로젝트 ・ 全校集体服务项目

As a part of our missional focus during Missions Emphasis Week (MEW), we will help a ministry called Breathe Life, which helps pregnant refugee women. Breathe Life provides birthing help to refugee ladies who would otherwise have little help delivering their babies. During March alone, Breathe Life has 31 scheduled births. During MEW, we are encouraging students to help provide items that these pregnant moms, who have nothing, need to care for their newborns. 

Elementary school students are raising money for hospital and birthing fees (each birth costs approximately RM1,120). They are bringing cash and coins to fill baby bottles, and the class that raises the most will win a prize.

Middle school students are hosting a diaper drive. Please help your middle schoolers purchase and bring 60-count (or more) packages of newborn diapers.

High school students are providing these new mothers with fully-stocked diaper bags. Please assist your students in purchasing items like diaper bags, wipes, and other newborn care items from these suggested links. The students organizing this project have picked out items online and put together this list of links with the hopes of creating 31 complete bags. Each fully equipped diaper bag is approximately RM100 - RM150 in total. The students hope to provide enough bags for all 31 births this month. 

If families would like to further support Breathe Life directly, donations can be made through bank transfer or online payments. Students will also have an offering box available during the week of MEW. Let’s encourage our students to live generously and help those less fortunate!

Adventures in Surrealism ・ 8학년 초현실주의의 모험 ・ 8年级超现实主义艺术展

“Fantasy Handscapes” was a recent Grade 8 art project in which students developed their observational drawing skills by investigating the theme of ‘hands’, and allowed their imaginations and creativity to run wild. Students spent several periods studying the structures of hands and a variety of hand poses. After this, they were given the freedom to interpret the project title “Fantasy Handscapes” in ways that express their own personal preferences and personalities. 

We studied the beginnings of the surrealist movement in art through the work of Salvador Dali. From this inspirational ‘springboard’ we explored a range of possibilities that culminated in a final artwork like the examples below. Students enjoyed the freedom to express their ideas in highly personal and meaningful ways. This “landscapes” project drew together much of the learning, experiences, and skills developed throughout middle school art and is a fitting way to celebrate the transition to further study in high school.

Mark Your Calendars for these College and University Visits:
대학 방문을 위해 일정을 표시해두세요 ・ 在你的日历上标记大学学院到访

A representative from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, will be available to meet with students and parents/guardians 3-5 p.m. on Monday, March 13 in the CASTLE library.

Vision can affect learning, and good eyesight is essential in helping your child be successful in school. Because of this, we recommend a yearly eye exam. 

In the past, Vantage Optometry has come to school and conducted vision screenings for students. This year, they are unable to provide this service at Dalat, but they will continue to offer free vision testing at their eye-care center. We're so grateful for their continued partnership! This eye exam is being offered to Dalat students at no cost. Please make an appointment that is convenient for you. Thank you for making the vision screening of your child a priority.

Join Us for Moms in Prayer ・ 어머니 기도회에 참석해주세요 ・ 参加妈妈们祷告会

We will gather for prayer twice a month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Student Center. All Dalat moms are welcome! Text Vera +60 17 506-4800 or Ellsy +60 12 430-0699 to get in touch!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
March 8 & 15, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24

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 Dominic Cheang (“Time for the Final Stretch”), Larissa Lee (“New Waiter, New Restaurant”), Ester Kato (“It’s Pool Time!”), Adelina Chee (“Senior Transition Retreat”), and Owen Lai (“Value and Fun in What Seems Mundane”).

Updated MCubed Hours and Location
비자 에이전트 MCubed이 새로운 시간과 위치 ・ MCubed办公时间地点更新

Our visa agent, is now available at a new Dalat campus location: the glass rooms in the library on Mondays and Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. For an appointment, please contact MCubed Corporate Solutions at m3corpsolutions@hotmail.com or at +60 16 628-4990.

Important Update on Student and Guardian Passes
학생비자 및 가디언 비자에 관한 중요사항 업데이트 ・ 学生签证和陪读签证重要更新

Effective immediately, Malaysian Immigration has changed its policy on documents needed for visa applications and renewals. Please note that all these documents must be certified/verified at the applicant’s passport embassy. See this document for detailed information on these new requirements. For further information, please contact MCubed Corporate Solutions at m3corpsolutions@hotmail.com or at +60 16 628-4990.

New Campus Access Guidelines ・ 교내 안전수칙 업데이트 ・ 校园安全更新

We are so thankful for the increased opportunities to meet together and love to see parents meeting and learning together. Please help us work together to keep all of our kids safe and to promote a positive learning environment during the school day. Thank you.

• Parents are welcome on campus during the school day (8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.) to participate in scheduled activities. This includes PTO, Bible studies, Moms In Prayer, attending chapels, etc. Parents should leave campus once the event is complete.

• Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch in the cafeteria once in a while, but should not have lunch in the cafeteria unless they are eating with their child or a staff member. 

• Parents should not take pictures on campus during the school day unless it is during a performance. 

• During the school day, parents should avoid the classroom areas on campus. 

• After school (3:15-5:30 p.m.) parents are welcome on campus to socialize with one another while the kids play.

• After school (3:15-5:30 p.m.) parents may bring friends and relatives to see the campus, attend sporting events, and meet other people. 

• All visitors must check in with the guards and wear a visitor badge. If parents would like to bring a visitor during the school day, they should check with their principal.

• If parents have friends interested in sending their kids to Dalat, the Admissions team will be able to schedule tours during the school day and provide the most updated information to prospective families.

Substitute Teachers Needed ・ 대체 교사 모집합니다 ・ 招募代课老师

Dalat parents are a key resource to fill in for absent teachers. If you enjoy working with children or teenagers and want to make a difference in the Dalat school community, you might enjoy this wonderful opportunity to serve. Teachers provide all of the classroom plans for substitute teachers. If you can help for the whole day, a few days, or even just a single class period, please email Monica Mohan to find out more and fill out our substitute teacher application. Training will be provided.

Leaving Dalat? ・ 달랏을 떠나시나요?(전학 사실 통보) ・ 离开Dalat? 

If your child(ren) will not be continuing enrollment at Dalat for the August 2023 intake, please inform the Admissions team by filling out the withdrawal form by March 15. Forms submitted after March 15 will result in your position holding deposits being forfeited. If your child is going to be graduating from Dalat in June, you do not need to fill out a withdrawal form. If you have any questions, please contact Tammi Yost at admissions@dalat.org.

March 3 - 4
MS Basketball at ISKL

March 6
G10 & G11 Course Selections (6:30 p.m.)

March 7
G8 & G9 Course Selections (6:30 p.m.)

March 8
G1 & G2 Music Concert (6 p.m.)

March 9
G3 & G4 Music Concert (6 p.m.)

March 10 - 11
ISKL HS Badminton Tournament

March 13 - 15
Missions Emphasis Week (MEW)

March 16
Battle of the Books

March 17
MS Parent-Teacher Conferences
No School - MS Only

March 18 - 23
IMPACT Trips

March 20 - 31
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

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

March 6 - 10

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

Monday
Roasted Whole Legs with Gravy, Roasted Vegetables & Garlic Potatoes
Lotus Leaf Fried Rice with Chicken

Tuesday
Herb Crusted Pork Roast with Gravy & Steamed Vegetables with Garlic and Butter
Firecracker Chicken with Rice

Wednesday
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Steamed Broccoli and Corn on the Cob
Chicken with Chinese Broccoli & Mushrooms with Rice

Thursday
Pesto Grilled Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower
Honey Chicken with Rice

Friday
Chicken Nuggets, Crispy French Fries, and Mac & Cheese
Fried Yong Chow Fried Rice with Ham