We are so excited to see everyone!
It will be a great year at The International School at Mary Mae Jones!
There will be a PTO Meeting tomorrow, Saturday, August 10th at 2 p.m. at the school.
Those who would like to join virtually should use the following link:
(https://meet.google.com/aid-hngj-geu)
We welcomed our teachers back on campus Monday and they have been working hard preparing for the school year. Today we spent time developing our Units of Inquiry. We are so excited for the upcoming school year!
The second IB Learner Profile Trait we will showcase is the Trait of being Open-Minded.
OPEN-MINDED - We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
We will begin showcasing International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile Traits as we get closer to the beginning of our school year.
The first (of ten) we will highlight is the IB Learner Profile Trait of CARING.
CARING - We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
We can't wait to welcome all our students and families back!
The July PYP Category 1 Team is working hard, building relationships, organizing units, and engaging in best practices.
Bethani Hoelzeman has been hired to teach 4th grade at The International School at Mary Mae Jones. Previously, she has taught 2nd grade and 4th grade.
Ms. Hoelzeman holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, both from the University of Arkansas. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Arkansas.
In her free time, she enjoys learning and spending time with friends and family!
Welcome Bethani!
Adam Ricks has been hired as an Instructional Assistant at The International School at Mary Mae Jones.
Mr. Ricks is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and Southeastern Seminary. Most recently, he has been a substitute teacher at a local school.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and everything baseball!
Welcome, Adam!
The July PYP Category 1 Team is learning a lot, building relationships, and planning for the upcoming school year.
Some of our staff began their IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Category 1 Training Making the PYP Happen Implementing Agency today. They are excited to start the training and we cannot wait for the upcoming school year!
The International School will hold a Kindergarten Open House on Monday, August 12th.
Students with last names starting with A-M will have their orientation between 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. The Open House will begin with an informative session facilitated by school leadership, starting at 9 a.m.
Students with last names starting with N-Z will have their orientation between 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Open House will begin with an informative session facilitated by school leadership, starting at 10:30 a.m.
1st - 4th Grade Open House will occur on Monday, August 12th from 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. This will be a come-and-go event.
There will be two informational sessions with school leadership in the library, which will take place at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. We will be talking about the upcoming school year.
The 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. sessions are the same content and are not required.
Congratulations to Mr. B for completing Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Training Level 2.
This is an advance training in creative music teaching. Teachers learn to select and vary materials for students, linking elements of drama, movement, instrumental exploration, and dance. This is a 60 hour commitment over the summer!
The June PYP Category 1 Team is planning hard, building relationships, organizing units of inquiry, and engaging best practices.
We had a great three days!
Our team began working hard on Monday during IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Category 1 Training: Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency.
Our second training will be held in July.
It is the last day of IB PYP Category 1 Training at The International School at Mary Mae Jones!
Today's work calls for planning units by looking at standards, approaches to learning, and key concepts.
Summer Meals
Thank you to our friendly neighbors from Thaden for joining our first-grade team and teaching them more about pirates!
Please join us tonight for our final Parent University Meeting. Feel free to join us virtually at http://meet.google.com/yiy-yafs-oyq if you are unable to attend in person.
Our focus will be the benefits of second language learning and the vision for the programming at our school.
Join us for the last Parent University of the school year on Tuesday, May 21st, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
