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Friday, May 26, 2023
TRANSLATE DALAT NEWS
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As we approach the end of another school year, it’s time to say goodbye to many friends, including all of our seniors. We often talk about walking intentionally through the steps of a transition for those who are leaving, but it is equally important for those who are staying. A few weeks ago, I wrote about being present as a way to handle the emotions of this season. Today, I want to talk about some strategies that are important for both the “leavers” and the “stayers.” The “R.A.F.T.” transition model comes from Dave Pollock and Ruth Van Reken, who did a lot of research on third culture kids, originally published in "Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds".
Reconciliation: As you prepare to say goodbye, either as a stayer or a leaver, it’s important to make sure that relationships are on a positive footing. Many people tend to cause friction in relationships just before leaving as a coping mechanism. While this may seem helpful in the short term, it is detrimental in the long run. Think about people in your life to whom you will soon say goodbye and consider whether there are any unreconciled issues that you need to deal with now.
Affirmation: As part of the transition process, take the time to affirm the important people in your life. Be intentional about thanking them by writing cards or speaking to them directly. This can be as simple as saying, “Thank you for being my friend.”
Farewells: Make sure you take the time to actually say goodbye. Don’t just let people leave (or leave yourself) without saying farewell. In addition to saying goodbye to important people, it’s also helpful to say goodbye to important places. Take the time for one last visit to that favorite park or restaurant.
Think Destination: For those leaving, start thinking about what you are looking forward to in the next phase. For those staying, this means looking to the future and being willing to form new friendships and relationships.
Plan to Reconnect: I want to add one more step to this model. As you are saying goodbye to people, make a plan about how you will stay in touch. That could be exchanging email or WhatsApp contacts or even setting a date for a video chat. This can help the goodbyes not to feel so final.
With only two weeks left in the school year, time is short. Please take the time to help your students walk through this process as they say goodbye to friends and teachers. Graduation events officially kick off with Baccalaureate next week, and soon the upcoming season of events and goodbyes will become very real to students.
Parents, Kindly Upload ID Photos
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Beginning August 2023, all adults will be required to wear security badges while on campus. This will help us to easily identify all individuals who are authorized to be on school grounds and increase the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and visitors.
We will provide a photo identification badge to all Dalat parents. We kindly ask that you upload a recent digital passport-style headshot photo of yourself to PowerSchool as soon as possible. This will allow us to prepare and print badges during the summer break and will streamline the process for everyone involved. Please wear this badge whenever you are on campus (outside of your car) so that we can better recognize you. Temporary parent badges will also be available, but users will need to sign in and out at our guardhouse or front office like a visitor to use these badges.
The new middle school building isn’t the only new learning space coming next school year. For several years, Dalat has dreamed of an upgraded, engaging, and inviting library environment that is designed for students of all ages – a space that fosters imagination, curiosity, collaboration, and a love for learning. We are pleased to announce that the Library Reimagined Project is just weeks away. Beginning June 10, construction will begin on a total library redesign that includes new furnishings, upgraded shelves, comfortable seating, spaces for group interaction, and more. We look forward to unveiling all the special features and components of our new library on August 1 – just in time for the new school year.
This project is funded by generous donors who believe in Dalat’s mission. We have already raised over RM360,000 towards this renovation; however, RM40,000 is still needed in order to completely fund the project. Together, we can complete the Library Reimagined Project.
Starting next Thursday, June 1, all students will be on a half-day schedule for the end of the year. As a reminder, anytime Dalat has a half day, elementary students eat lunch with their classmates at their normal lunchtime. Middle school and high school students have the option to eat lunch once classes are released, 12:30 - 1 p.m. Students must be off campus when it closes at 1 p.m.
High School Final Exams ・ 고등학교 시험 ・ 高中考试
Important items to note for the High School final exam days:
Students need to report for attendance by 8:35 a.m.
All exam days are half days with school ending at 12:25 p.m.
Campus closes at 1:00 p.m. during final exam days.
Students should not attend school if they do not have exams on that day.
Schedule of Content Area Exams and Dates
Thursday, June 1
1st Exam Block - English
2nd Exam Block - Science
Friday, June 2
1st Exam Block - Social Studies
2nd Exam Block - Math
Tuesday, June 6
1st Exam Block - Bible
2nd Exam Block - Foreign Languages
Wednesday, June 7
1st Exam Block - All students doubling in Social Studies, Science, or Math
Parents, please note that exam time is an important part of the learning process, and students are required to be in attendance all morning (8:35 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.) on days they have exams. Students must complete all their final exams.
Yearbook Distribution Time! ・ Yearbook 배포 ・ 年册分发
This year’s yearbooks will arrive next week! Books will be delivered to elementary and middle school teachers to pass out during class. High school students can pick up their books at the table outside Mr. Penland's office before school on Wednesday, May 31. If you have questions, please ask Ms. Weidemann (bmweidemann@dalat.org).
Lost & Found on Display ・ 분실물 찾아가세요 ・ 失物招领日
Lost & Found items are displayed on the long tables on the Harbor ground floor walkway. Items will be displayed for only three days: May 31 - June 2 (Wednesday to Friday). Afterward, all unclaimed items will be donated to IMPACT・NEAR service-learning program ministries. (During the school year, check the main Lost & Found any time. It's located in the breezeway between CASTLE and the Student Center.)
High School Awards & Graduation ・ 고등학교 시상식 및 졸업식 ・ 高中部毕业和颁奖
As we approach the last week of school, we have many opportunities to celebrate the great accomplishments of our high school students! The high school awards assembly will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, in Harbor Hall. This event is an open, optional event for any high school parents and students to attend. We will livestream the awards ceremony for those unable to attend in person.
Graduation will take place on the evening of Thursday, June 8, with the event beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Harbor Hall. Due to limited seating, only parents and guests who were included in the RSVP may attend in person. We will livestream this event for those unable to attend in person. Additionally, guests who would like to celebrate with the graduates but were not included in the RSVP will be able to watch the livestream of the ceremony in the overflow room, which will be located in the band room next to the Harbor Hall.
Alumni are welcome to join the Alumni Reception in the Student Center starting at 6 p.m., with a livestream viewing of the ceremony starting at 7 p.m.
Campus Access during Summer Break ・ 여름 캠퍼스 출입시간 ・ 暑假校园进出
With the exception of the business office, uniform store (by appointment), and summer camps, the Dalat campus will be closed during the summer break. Check with the main office staff if you have a special request.
Honoring Our Volunteers
자원봉사자들께 감사 表彰志愿者
Have you heard the saying, “many hands make light work”? It’s true. This year more than 120 parents and friends of Dalat came alongside our teachers and staff to lend a hand in a variety of roles. It lightened the load and provided much-needed additional support. We are grateful for all who sacrificially gave their time to help make the school year a great success. Whether you served for two hours or 200 hours, you have been a great blessing to Dalat students and staff. Thank you!
Your Gifts in Action!
여러분들의 기부에 감사를 你的礼物在行动
Through the October-November 2022 Annual Fund campaign, we raised RM192,000 making it possible to fund all of our Annual Fund Projects. Here is a status report on the fully funded projects:
Science Lab Upgrades - new microscopes will be delivered this summer, ready for next year’s science classes
HS Creative Zone - new supplies have been ordered and will arrive over the summer
New Campus Tables - being used daily at the Galley
Board Game Library - several new board games will be available for families to check out in the new school year
Residence Life Appliances - a new industrial-sized dryer was delivered to the dorm and is being put to good use daily
Harbor Hall Lighting - new lighting was installed just in time to enhance the drama and concerts held in May, with more equipment coming
LifeVac Choking Rescue Medical Device - now available in the clinic, elementary area, Galley area, and athletics office in case of emergency
GameReady Compression Unit - this device arrived in April and has already been used to help many in the Dalat community recover from injury and surgery
Service Project Backpacks - distributed 120 backpacks to refugee children through our elementary school service project
Student Center Renovations - a new entrance door was the first installment in the ongoing project of spiffing up the Student Center
Campus Umbrellas - Dalat-branded umbrellas will be distributed throughout campus, ready for the rain showers coming our way in the new school year
We want to extend a special word of thanks to the 123 families who gave generously to help make these special purchases for the Dalat community possible.
Senior Scribble
12학년 스크리블 高年级报刊
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 Lei Tee (“The Gauntlet”) and Jay Lohman (“The Demise of a Dalat Generation”).
Reminder Announcements
알림 공지 提醒公告
New Athletics Hoodies for Sale ・ 새 운동복 후디 판매 ・ 销售新运动帽衫
The Dalat Athletics Department is offering a new hoodie design for the end of the school year. The cost is RM90 and sizes and quantities are limited, so fly on by The Roost school store, which is located in the student center. Cash only, please.
Library News! ・ 도서관 뉴스! ・ 图书馆新闻
As mentioned above, the Library will undergo some much-needed renovation during the summer break. Because of the amount of work involved, the library will be closed for the entire summer break from Saturday, June 10 to Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
If you would like to check out library books for the summer break, please come and borrow them by Friday, June 2. And don’t forget to make use of our online database - download the SORA app and use a Dalat student or staff Google account to access ebooks and audiobooks for free, no matter where you are!
Dalat IMPACT’s blue bin (located outside of the Grade 4 classrooms) is ready to collect your items. IMPACT will pass them to our partner, Kawan House who will sell the items at their thrift shop. Kawan House’s proceeds will help feed our island’s homeless and poor. Thank you for your generosity and support of this ministry!
Last Chance to Register
달랏 여름 스포츠 캠프 등록 마지막 기회 ・ 夏季运动营报名最后机会
The Dalat Summer Sports Camp is available for students who are currently in grades 2-6. Students have the option of attending a one-week session (June 12 - 16 or June 19 - 23) or both weeks (June 12 - 23). The purpose of the camp is to provide opportunities for students to engage in a variety of sports activities, build teamwork, make friendships, and learn sportsmanship. Please sign your child up here. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Tammi Yost or Mr. Angel Guerrero.
Upcoming Events
주요 일정 重要日期
May 26
Q4 KICs and MS X Blocks End
June 1 - 2 & 6 - 7
HS Final Exams
HALF DAY - ALL DIVISIONS
June 5
Agong’s Birthday
NO SCHOOL - ALL DIVISIONS
Senior & Parent Tea
June 7
Last Day of School
MS Awards
June 8
HS Awards
Graduation
June 8 - August 1
Summer Vacation
2 August
First Day of School 2023-2024
Check the School Calendar for updates
Legend: G = Grade | P = Preschool | ES = Elementary School | MS = Middle School | HS = High School
Lunch at the Galley
갤리에서의 점심식사 在Galley午餐
May 29 - June 2
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
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Steamed Vegetables
Honey Chicken with Rice
Tuesday
French Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Taiwanese Braised Pork with Rice
Wednesday
Swedish Meatball Pasta with Garlic Bread
Stir-Fried Chicken with Eggplant and Rice
Thursday
Chicken Cacciatore with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Shogayaki with Rice
Friday
Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Cauliflower and Garlic Honey Carrots
Chinese-Style Chicken & Egg Fried Rice
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