* Last Sunday:
After a delightful morning at church with a number of friends, I came home and finished my post for the week and then headed out to meet my new friend, Jacob Kim. I had met Jacob at a Thanksgiving celebration at one of the apartments of one of our YISS parents. Sunday evening he asked if he could bring along his friend, April, and we went to enjoy a great time of getting to know each other and a very yummy Thai dinner at "My Thai" restaurant. I really enjoyed meeting this special couple. Jacob wants to meet regularly with me for learning more English, discipleship, and beginning to teach me Korean. I have picked up bits and pieces of the Korean language but have not made time with everything else to really study and learn it. As I get older, I realize I need to hear, see, and write the language in order to really understand and learn it. Yesterday Jacob and I had our first meeting. we had an awesome time learning each other's language!! So exciting!
Here I am at "My Thai" preparing to enjoy some delicious Thai food with my new friends, April and Jacob! Praying that Jacob and I will be able to be able to meet regularly for learning Korean, fellowship, and discipleship.
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* Monday:
This was a day of getting things ready for a very busy week. We had our weekly Elementary Administrators' meeting. This is always a great time as we pray together and then make decisions impacting the Elementary School at YISS. Many items on the agenda! There are a few openings for next year on the elementary staff and we were planning times for interviews for several positions. One new position, which I am really excited about, is a full time Elementary Counselor! We are delighted that Mrs. Lauren Hooper has accepted this position. Lauren is the wife of Terrel, our HS Vocal Music teacher. Please continue to pray that all of our staffing needs will be filled as soon as possible.
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* Tuesday:
Today was the filming of our mini movie for our Opening Assembly for our annual Read-A-Thon (RAT) at YISS! I love this month where we strongly encourage reading among our students. The PTO organizes most of the activities in conjunction with the administrators. It is always a great time! The High School Technology class and the teacher agreed to film our little movie to introduce the Read-A-Thon to our students at the RAT assembly on Monday, February 2! The short movie is titled Super Reader Saves Reading!" Mr. Adams, our 1C teacher, is Super Reader; Ms. Henspeter, our Elementary Media Specialist, is the Librarian; and I am Mr. Templeton, The Thief of Books! A number of children have some parts in the movie. We had so much fun filming the movie and we are excited about seeing it on Monday.
PTO poster promoting the 2015 Read-A-Thon!
Super Reader and The Thief of Books at Monday's filming!
Another picture of two strange men during the filming of the RAT
movie for the Kick Off Assembly on Monday!
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Also on Tuesday I went to see my doctor, Dr. Kim concerning the burning rash on my inner thighs. I have had this for over 16 days. This was my second visit to see him and this time Dr. Kim said he was sending me to Dr. Park, a dermatologist, for a specialist's examination. I would continue to value your prayers as I seek to get rid of this.
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* Wednesday:
Wednesday was another full day! In addition to final work on the After School Activities for Quarter Three, it was an elementary Dress Down Day. Today was Neon Day! I really did not have any clothing that was "neon" so I checked my neckties. I found one that might pass as "neon" and wore that. The kids and many teachers had some very interesting outfits! It was a very bright day.
The Elementary School Office Staff (minus our principal) on Neon Day at YISS! From left to right: Mrs. Yoo, secretary, Mrs. Roll, elementary assistant principal, Mrs. Williamson, my ASA assistant, and GGG.
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Wednesday evening I was invited, along with our Physical Education teacher, Nilton Resende, to the apartment of our 5A teacher, Mr. Ross Williamson, and his wife of less than a year and my After School Activities' assistant, Mrs. Abby Williamson, for dinner. What a great time we had with this delightful couple!
Abby and Ross Williamson with Nilton Resende in the Williamson's
apartment preparing to enjoy a very tasty meal!
This is the very yummy Moroccan dish that Abby had prepared!!
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* Thursday:
Thursday morning was full of excitement! It was our 100th day of school and this is a special day for our Kindergarten cherubs! Our amazing Kinder teachers, Ms. Regnier, Ms. Wheat, and Ms. Han, had prepared a fantastic morning of celebration for this 100th Day Celebration. It has been my privilege and joy to read a 100th Day book with the kinder children to begin the morning! I always enjoy interacting with these special kids and this morning was no exception. A number of parents had come to assist in the various 100th Day centers that had been set up in five different locations!
The hands of two cherubs after having 100th Day "tattoos" placed on them by Ms. Regnier!
GGG welcoming children, teachers, and parents to the 100th Day!
GGG reading the 100th Day book to the cherubs and their parents and teachers!
Cherubs preparing a portrait of what they might look
like 100 years from now.
Some wearing the 100th Day Hats they made while putting 100 finger prints on a chart!
Stamping and putting the stamps in groups of 10 in order
to make a total of 100 in 10 groups.
This is one of the favorite centers! Snacks!! They group them into 10 groups of 10. Then they can also eat some!
The following are only five of the children's writings of "When I am 100 years old!" They also did some tech work in making them look 100 in their pictures. Enjoy! I hope they make you smile!
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Thursday afternoon was busy with a couple interviews for an ELL Elementary teacher and a Grade 3 teacher for next year. One was conducted via Skype and the other was a live interview in our elementary principal's office. We conduct group interviews for elementary positions and we had a great time with these two candidates. We have already had several interviews and are preparing to make some offers. Pray that those who are to be at YISS will be there!
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* Friday:
Friday began with an all elementary school assembly in the auditorium! Our Elementary Chaplain, Mrs. Carol Franck, had prepared a kickoff assembly for our "Stand Up and Be a Guardian" month throughout the entire school during February. We had some great singing and the "Teens Helping Kids" club from the high school came to share about how we can protect our school climate and our Guardian Values - especially standing up when someone is being bullied. Our mascot, the Guardian, made an appearance to the delight of our kids! It was a great way to begin February where all of YISS will be centering on standing up and demonstrating the values a Guardian at YISS should be modeling. The YISS EdTech department will also conduct a Parent Technology Session for elementary parents on Wednesday, February 4. It will feature conversations about teaching children to "Stand Up" online, report bullying, and embody the Guardian character traits.
This is one of the banners that have been prepared
for the month of February for YISS students and
teachers. This is the theme we will center on during
this month!
Elementary students in the "Stand Up" assembly on Friday.
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Friday was an "Early Release Day" so that teachers could have the afternoon to work on various areas of curriculum to prepare for our accreditation visit next year. It also gave me opportunity to complete some ASA projects as well as work on some accreditation items.
Friday evening I headed out to see Dr. Park, a dermatologist located in a clinic about 20 minutes from YISS. Dr. Park was very thorough and was very relational as well as knowledgeable. After his examination he ordered an injection and some prescribed cream. Then he set up an appointment for February 6 for me to return to see the progress. He indicated that I had a severe case of eczema, but he believes he can give some relief. Thank you for praying.
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This coming week will be another busy one! In addition to the Kick-Off Assembly for the Read-A-Thon on Monday morning, we will have an Open House on Tuesday, February 3, for those who are ready for Kindergarten or Grade 1 for the 2015-16 school year. I will be sharing about the After School Activities as well as leading a tour of prospective parents.
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Cards that have been distributed inside and outside the school for our Open House on Tuesday!
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Then on Wednesday, February 4 will be the EdTech department's session with elementary school parents about helping children to "Stand Up" on line, report bullying, and embodying the Guardian character traits.
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I trust you will enjoy a great week! Thank you so much for your love, encouragement, prayers, and support! Happy February!!
Love, Gregg
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