What’s coming up for ‘08-’09!
August 2, 2008
July 17, 2008
Dear Parents,
TIS students are going to benefit from more unique advantages this coming school year than ever before. I am writing to share exciting news about the many TIS programs that will benefit every child in every classroom:
- Our ‘07-‘08 fiscal year ended on June 30, and the school’s financial picture is strong and stable. TIS continues to operate solidly in the black, with the resources to gradually make investments in facilities, program and staff.
- The most important of these investments is in our teachers. The ‘08-’09 teacher contracts reflect the phasing in of our new compensation plan. The plan ensures that teacher compensation is fair, predictable, and more generous than ever. Among other benefits of the plan, the teachers now know that they can increase their compensation by getting more education in the teaching field. Already, we have spoken with several teachers who have signed up for classes and are excited and motivated to increase their teaching skills.
- The breadth of our three-language, multicultural school has always been one of the major benefits for TIS students. This coming year, every child will benefit more than ever from the other two school cultures. This effort began in earnest last spring, when the Chinese, Japanese and Spanish teachers worked together on lesson plans for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The children will be learning in their target language, with lessons guided by best practices from around the world. The teachers of different languages will continue to visit with each others’ classes - perhaps a bit more than in the past.
- In addition, every TIS student will get to experience all the TIS cultures during our December Winter Festival. This year for the first time, we will enjoy Winter Festival in the Reed College Auditorium. PreK, LowK & K will celebrate in the morning, and grades 1-5 will celebrate in the evening. We are looking for appropriate venues and programs so that children from all tracks can celebrate Chinese New Year, Sakura Matsuri, and Latino Festival.
- Our Multicultural Library Media Center is another way in which our students experience the breadth of TIS languages and cultures. The library resources are catalogued by subject rather than by language, and children are often found studying a book in a different track’s language. The librarian will continue to grow our collection and evolve the library curriculum, focused on having our students meet or beat library knowledge benchmarks.
- After several years of planning, administrative preparation, and teacher training, this is the year that the IB PYP will become more than just a name. Teachers will start teaching from their PYP planners, PYP values will be present around the buildings, new teachers will be trained, and returning teachers will get more training. We will have a dedicated half-time IB coordinator to work with the faculty and to keep us in synch with the IB organization. The children will quickly understand that their work will challenge them as much as ever, that their inquiries matter more than ever, and that the search for answers will guide and enrich their lessons. (For more information about the IB at TIS, visit www.intlschool.org/about-tis/curriculum.)
- The Lead Teachers and I are starting a thorough textbook review process to make sure we’re using the very best textbooks for all subjects, languages, and grades. This process will include the class teachers, and will streamline textbook choices from one grade to the next to ensure continuity and stimulation for our students. We will not be making changes for the ‘08-’09 school year, but rather will take this year to make even better choices for the following years.
- The TIS Garden continues to be a core part of the science curriculum for our kindergarten and first grade classes. Our garden curriculum is well established, and teaches plant biology, nutrition, and connection to the soil. So many children look forward to their time planting, maintaining, and harvesting from the garden.
- This fall, thanks to the community’s generosity at last year’s auction, every teacher will find a brand new Apple iMac computer on his or her desk. The teachers will get training to use their iMacs along with access to a whole suite of programs and tools specifically designed for prek-5 education. The older students will have access iMacs in our multicultural library, with their teachers and/or through the library curriculum.
- This year our English department will continue to grow and build on its successful ‘07-’08. We are adding one teacher to our strong English staff to keep classes small and to give our teachers more planning time. Students from different tracks will continue to be mixed in English classes to ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to excel.
- Trisha Tallman and Carol Olson are returning as our art and music specialists respectively. So many parents comment regularly about how their children are benefiting from the depth of the TIS art and music programs. Our students are learning the fundamentals of art and music - how to view and listen, how to appreciate and critique, how to use the building blocks for artistic and musical creation, and how to use art and music to express what’s inside.
- Coaches Robert Briglia and David Platt are also returning as PE specialists for the older and younger children respectively. The TIS PE program strives to instill a lifelong love of fitness in every child through personal and group achievement, sportsmanship, and skill development. This year we will be developing additional outdoor PE space for the older students on the site purchased last year adjacent to the main campus.
- We are making many other facilities investments this summer. Some security improvements have already been completed, such as a new gate on the playground and new security keypads. Main building construction is beginning next week: the top floor is getting new classrooms with real walls, and the reception area is moving downstairs for easier and more obvious access. In addition, we are joining the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program for schools. We will be investing in equipment and training to improve the indoor air quality for our community.
I hope this helps give you a sense for the energy and excitement that will be with TIS students in the coming school year. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions, comments, or concerns.
Sincerely,
Maria Abad
Principal, MAbad@intlschool.org, 503-226-2496 x122
What’s in ITK columns?
July 4, 2008
During the school year, this area will have updates posted weekly by TIS school staff and the PTO.
Catch the Reading Bug!
July 1, 2008
Summer Reading 2008
While our school library is closed this summer for a move and a makeover, don’t stop borrowing books. Discover your local public library!
Multnomah County Library is still signing kids up for their summer reading game. Kids of all ages are welcome! Participants may read on their own, be read to by someone else, or even listen to books on tape or CD. Players keep track of their reading to earn t-shirts and other prizes; kids who finish the game will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a trip to Disneyland for four.
Other libraries around the metro area also offer great summer reading incentive programs. Check it out!
Tamara Fornell
Librarian
library@intlschool.org
Head’s Corner
June 2, 2008
School Technology To Be Much Different in ’08-‘09
Plans for TIS technology changes reached satisfying closure - for this school year - with a decision last week to purchase new Apple Computers for all classrooms. The decision to switch to Apple, a major change with long-term effects, was made after discussion and input from a variety of sources.
The decision was the culmination of an active year for the Technology Committee that resulted in a number of school “firsts:”
- Earlier in the year, 10 PCs were purchased of which 5 were designated for the Library–Media Center;
- the school’s first Technology Survey provided solid data about technology needs;
- school databases were researched and the first School-Purpose-Design database was selected for teacher, Admissions Office, Development Office, Marketing, and Administrative use;
- school telephones and switchboard were updated to provide intra-school telephone service to all buildings.
During the late winter, an investigation was launched to determine the relative merits of the PC and Apple platforms in the TIS classrooms. Last Wednesday, as part of the investigation, three Apple representatives provided a demonstration for teachers, staff, and Tech Committee members. Teachers loved the iMacs.
Apple Computers turn out to be the best choice for TIS. They are user (child) friendly. The company has an entire division dedicated to developing technology for schools. Teacher training is part of the purchase. Computers will arrive loaded with software, and $4,500 worth of Apple Service (which we’re getting for free) is part of the deal.
A $9,681 discount made Apple highly competitive. Affordable financing makes it possible for TIS to place the maximum number of computers in the classrooms by August 2008 by deferring partial payments to the ’09-’10 and ’10-’11 budgets. Finally, the new computers are compatible with TIS’ server, new database, Windows, and Outlook.
The Apple Equity option enables a school that owns its own equipment to trade in that equipment for credit toward new systems or for cash. Apple’s Trade-In Program provides for responsible equipment disposal. Many schools have used this program to recover past years’ budget dollars to pay for a portion of their next systems deployment.
One or more iMac computers will be set up in every classroom before the August arrival of teachers. A half-day Teacher Training Session will be scheduled during Pre-Service Training so teachers will be iMac users immediately before the start of the school year.
Tech Committee Co-Chairs Scott Urbatsch and Jim Abeles deserve special thanks for leadership. Hugh Mackworth and Rob Timmons provided vision and financial advice. “Thank you” to the others on the Technology Committee who got the projects rolling early in the school year. And, “Thank you” to everyone who contributed so generously to the 2007 Auction Special Appeal that provided funds for school technology and library-media center.
Limited Space Begs Caution
During Friday’s Talent Show, the fender of a teacher’s car, facing downhill on the south side of Sherman Street, was pushed against the wheel. Presumably the offending vehicle was backing out of a parking spot on the north side of the street. No note was left, and, I imagine, the driver of a large vehicle may not have realized s/he had made contact with another car. Please be extra careful on Sherman Street - if you drive a large vehicle, please park on Water Ave instead of Sherman Street.
Summer Projects Start Next Week
TIS Facilities Manager Frank Bojanowski has scheduled 22 projects over the summer and the list is still growing. The bigger projects are:
- Classrooms with real walls on the top floor of the Main Building
- Improved security throughout the campus
- Relocate Main Building entrance, offices, and Reception Desk to the ground floor
- A new Portico to the Main Building student secure area
- New floor coverings in Modular 2
- New floor in the gym
- Window shades on Stearns Hall east windows
- Increased English instructional space on the Mezzanine
- A new, large home for the library on the Mezzanine
- Classrooms, playground, and security at the new building, 2717 SW Corbett St.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Phil Sylla
Head of School
psylla@intlschool.org
503-226-2496 x109
Library Media Center Thanks TIS Community for First-Year Support
June 2, 2008
A few short months ago, TIS had no library media center. Today, the school has a professional librarian, a thriving library program, and a 5,000-item-strong multilingual collection which continues to grow every day. Thank you to all who have participated in this accomplishment. The library provides diverse learning and enrichment opportunities for the students and staff and demonstrates the school community’s commitment to literacy and information literacy in a multilingual environment.
The following people have been instrumental in this endeavor through their tireless volunteerism:
The TIS Library Committee members
| Kim Braun | Chris Higgins |
| Junxi Huang | Arkady Mak |
| Janet Olson | Akiko Soehl |
| Elizabeth Wolf |
and others who have covered books, performed data entry, catalogued books, organized shelves, helped with library classes and so much more:
| Bobbi Wolf | Emiko Menasco |
| Frank Petrillo | Jamie Anderson |
| Katie O’Rourke | John Annand |
| Juliana Gellman | Leslie Hall |
| Machi Ito | Mai Teherani |
| Margaret McConnell | Kristine Sommer |
| Lorraine Andre | Tori Canton |
| Marc Peters | Chinese track teachers, especially Yu Yen Lee |
| Noriko Tamura | Susan Gianotti |
And a big thank you to all the parents, students and teachers who donated books and other materials to the library. WE MADE IT HAPPEN!
Tamara Fornell
Librarian
library@intlschool.org
Head’s Corner
May 27, 2008
TIS EARNS FULL ACCREDITATION
Celebration is in order. The school has been awarded Full Accreditation status by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. This is a landmark event, the first time the school has been fully accredited.
In the first paragraph of the “Findings” section of The Evaluation Report, Dr. Richard Darst, NAAS Executive Secretary for Oregon, wrote, “The Response Team recommends moving the school from provisional accreditation to full accreditation. Overall, the Response Team found the school to be substantially in compliance with all 8 Northwest Association of Accredited Schools standards. The school recognizes there are areas where additional attention is needed, and the school is working towards compliance in all areas.”
Earning Full Accreditation Status is the culmination of several years work on the part of the teachers, administration, and Board of Directors. Accreditation is a distinction, but it is also a process. The process, one of self-improvement, does not end with achieving Full Accreditation, but continues throughout the life of the school.
On April 30, Dr. Darst, leading a Response Team of four educators, visited the school to 1) validate the completion and accuracy of the school’s self-study; 2) verify that the school meets the NAAS standards; 3) facilitate development and implementation of an effective school improvement plan; and 4) provide commendations and recommendations to enhance the school’s quality.
Copies of the NAAS Evaluation Report as well as copies of the TIS Periodic Self-Study will be available at the Board of Directors Annual Meeting next week. Both are also posted on the school’s web site.
SWITCHED TO ECO-CLEANING MATERIALS
Alex Franchek, TIS custodian and manager of A&J Janitorial, now uses only non-toxic ecologically safe cleaning agents.
LMC: Artists and Woodworkers Needed
May 27, 2008
The library media center is moving to a larger space over the summer.
The new space will need some sprucing up and some new furnishings.
If you are handy with wood or can paint a mural, please contact the
librarian to find out how you meet your volunteer hours before the new
school year has even begun!
Sofas, beanbag chairs, and big pillows are needed to create a cozy
reading space for the students next year. If you have any of these
items in good condition, please consider donating them to the library
media center.
For a complete wish list, visit the Library Media Center page under
Parent Resources on this website.
Thank you,
Tamara Fornell
Librarian
library@intlschool.org
The Head’s Corner
May 20, 2008
TIS EARNS FULL ACCREDITATION
Celebration is in order. The school has been awarded Full Accreditation status by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. This is a landmark event, the first time the school has been fully accredited.
In the first paragraph of the “Findings” section of The Evaluation Report, Dr. Richard Darst, NAAS Executive Secretary for Oregon, wrote, “The Response Team recommends moving the school from provisional accreditation to full accreditation. Overall, the Response Team found the school to be substantially in compliance with all 8 Northwest Association of Accredited Schools standards. The school recognizes there are areas where additional attention is needed, and the school is working towards compliance in all areas.”
Earning Full Accreditation Status is the culmination of several years work on the part of the teachers, administration, and Board of Directors. Accreditation is a distinction, but it is also a process. The process, one of self-improvement, does not end with achieving Full Accreditation, but continues throughout the life of the school.
On April 30, Dr. Darst, leading a Response Team of four educators, visited the school to 1) validate the completion and accuracy of the school’s self-study; 2) verify that the school meets the NAAS standards; 3) facilitate development and implementation of an effective school improvement plan; and 4) provide commendations and recommendations to enhance the school’s quality.
Copies of the NAAS Evaluation Report as well as copies of the TIS Periodic Self-Study will be available at the Board of Directors Annual Meeting next week. Both are also posted on the school’s web page.
PLAN TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING
Each year the Board of Directors of The International School holds an Annual Meeting during the month of May. This year the meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 in the gymnasium. All parents and teachers are invited to attend. The financial statement for the month of April (the 10th month of the 2007-08 fiscal year) and the budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year will be presented. New members of the Board and officers of the Board for 2008-2009 will be elected.
SWITCHED TO ECO-CLEANING MATERIALS
Alex Franchek, TIS custodian and manager of A&J Janitorial, now uses only non-toxic ecologically safe cleaning agents.
PTO notes & thank yous
May 19, 2008
This will be my final ITK article, so I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many folks who have made a significant contribution to make our school a better place.
- All the PTO officers for their hard work. Paula Prince, Vanessa Bailey, Jennifer Farmer and Debbie Rink have done an excellent job which has touched almost everyone in our community in one way or another. Thank You!
- Kate Schweitzer, Mark Jones and the amazing auction committee redefined “success” for us. Never before has the school raised so much money while having so much fun. Thank You!
- Bob Bondaruk and his team of willing volunteers made Pizza Monday run like a well oiled machine and they did it all with a smile. Thank You!
- Joan Francis single handedly ran Scrip and brought new energy and momentum to this project. Since all scrip monies are dedicated to Capstone her efforts will make the 5th grade Capstone Trips Abroad easier for all of us. Just Scrip was not enough for Joan so she also took on “Run for the Arts” and did an excellent job with that too. Thank You!
- The school ambassadors (Amy Kohnstamm, Holly Smithwick and Debbie Richman) did so many big and small things at school this year that it is hard to list them all. The biggest success was the teacher appreciation event organized by them. It was a big event that was run smoothly and was enjoyed and appreciated by all the teachers. Thank you!
- Colette Rabdau owned and ran the ITK again this year. Despite the fact that I probably drove her crazy with late submissions and many changes, she continued to smile and take it all in stride. She and the ITK team deserve a big hand from all of us for a job well done despite many challenges. Thank You!
- Jennifer Cooperman and the Sally Foster team did it again this year! They made it all look so easy and also looked into ideas for improving things some more next year. Thank You!
- The Green committee had many players this year. I would like to thank Jessica Duke for her efforts on this front, Kimmy Simon who smiled all the way through the year as she kept looking for new ways to improve things. Martha Koerner and Ellen Goldsmith - thank you for guiding the green committee and providing mentorship where needed. Many others played a role in this area. Thank you all!
- Shari Martin, for once again taking charge of the BT4E and soup labels. This activity runs quietly in the background with Shari’s guidance. Thank You!
- The staff Holiday Dinner was an amazing event this year. Heidi Fouser, Susan Marcus and many other parents worked hard to put together a fantastic dinner for the staff at the wonderful home of Alan and Victoria O’Kain. Thank you All!
- Community Service day found a new champion in Jamie Anderson. She ran a great event that raised over 900lbs of food for the Oregon Food Bank. Thank you!
- The ongoing Legacy Emmanuel Book drive was made possible due to the efforts of Mary Stevenson, Paula Prince and Renee Cain with guidance from the ever willing Susan Marcus. Thank You!
- The upcoming Wine tasting event which is sure to be a big hit is being brought to you by many people guided by the enthusiasm of Paula Prince and Susan Marcus. Thank You!
- Thanks to Tristan Todd for helping us launch the technology Committee and to Scott Urbatsch and Jim Abeles who stayed with it to help bring TIS up to speed on the technology front. Thank you all!
- Elizabeth Wolf, Chris Higgins, Janet Olson, Junxi Huang, Kim Braun, Akiko Soehl, and Arkady Mak among many others who volunteered to be a part of the library committee thus helping to make the library a reality much sooner. Thank you all!
- The Capstone committee (Patti Ng, Joan Francis, Susan Marcus, Paula Prince, Mark Jones, Maria Lira among many others) have done an amazing job clarifying things, making clear plans and executing them with their eye clearly on the goal of helping every child go on a capstone trip and have an amazing life changing experience. Thank you!
- Molly Stratton deserves a special hand for single handedly running the McMenamins Friends and Family night which turned out to be a fun event that also raised funds for technology. Thank you!
- The CFL fundraiser was Lee Rahr’s baby and she too worked on it by herself. Thank you Lee for running with this!
- Elda Orr has put in countless hours working with Phil and expertly managing building renovation plans. Big thank yous to Elda and to everyone else on the facilities committee.
- Each and everyone of us has benefited from our respective Room Parents’ willingness to do what needed to be done to keep the classroom running smoothly and optimize our children’s learning experience. From organizing field trips to copying educational materials or even bringing in caterpillars for a classroom project, they step up to the plate for everything and anything that needs to be done. Please take the time to stop and personally thank your room parent for his/her hard work. Thank you RPs, you make TIS a great school!
- I would like to thank the TEACHERS on behalf of the entire parent community. Each and every one of them has put our kids first to give the most possible to the children. I strongly believe that honoring teachers and what they do for our children has to be at the center of everything we do. The greatest asset a school has is its teachers, at TIS this is even more true as we are a very unique school and our teachers are the reason for our successes past, present and future. Please take the time to stop and give your teacher a hug and let her/him know what you appreciate about them. Do it as often as you can.
- We all have a special spot in our hearts for Lupe and all she does for our school. A great big thank you to her for continuing to be a part of our community and for teaching me my first 10 words in Spanish. Gracias!
- Thank you to the administrative staff for the many achievements on the accreditation as well as real estate fronts among other things.
Finally I thank all the parents at TIS. You may not all have been a committee chair or a room parent and you may not have seen your name on the list above but each of you should give yourselves a pat on the back for the many little and not so little things you have done this year that have brought a smile to a child’s face or a made a teacher’s job just that little bit easier. The little things you do are just as important as the big things you do!
I would also like to thank all the parents who took the time to come to the PTO meetings this year. I hope you found the agenda relevant and the discussions useful. The PTO officers feel energized by a full room of enthusiastic and motivated parents. Your opinions and inputs define what we do. Please, do let us know how we can do a better job of serving you.
The following PTO officer positions for the 2008-2009 academic year have been filled:
1. PTO VP – Paula Prince
2. New Parent Liason – Debbie Richman and Kimmy Simon
3. PTO Secy – Debbie Rink
4. PTO Treasurer – Peter Sommers
As you may have guessed being a PTO officer is quite a bit of work, but each year motivated parents step forward and sign up for the various positions because they want to make a difference. We all lead busy and full lives so it is quite understandable that we cannot all fit one more thing into our lives each year, but do consider the possibility of serving on the PTO when your schedule allows. Maybe next year or the year after one of these positions will call your name and you will have the time.
As you can see from the above list we do not have a PTO president identified for next year as yet. If you are interested or want to know more about this position, please call or send me an email and I will be happy to give you some more information. One of the great side benefits of being the PTO president is the friendships you develop with the other PTO officers as well as the parent and teacher community. It is an incredibly enriching experience. My day is made when I walk onto campus and the little ones give me a hug or spend time chatting with me. Enthusiastic hugs from Claudia D, and the friendly wave of Sienna F, shy smiles from Hana N, Sinai L and Kylie F. I have been the lucky recipient of many small gifts this year. Next year could be your turn.
The minutes of the last PTO meeting will be posted on campus by next week. PTO Secretary Debbie Rink is putting them together as quickly as she can. To those of you who did come to the last meeting and were confused or lost by some of the discussion I want to tender my apologies. Some issues are not appropriate for a detailed discussion in that forum as they violate confidentiality. The board and the parents who had knowledge of the issues were attempting to respect confidentiality while addressing the underlying issues. It was an emotional and difficult meeting for all involved and I respect everyone’s patience as we tried to navigate the difficult waters.
Finally I would like to end my term as PTO President by saying that I was honored to have been given the opportunity to serve the TIS community. I did my best to live up to your expectations and to meet the needs of the broad TIS community.
Binny Arcot
(Who will be past PTO president in a few more weeks, but still hoping for hugs, waves and smiles)
Head’s Corner
May 12, 2008
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Meeting for the first time on Wednesday, May 7, the Traffic and Parking Committee quickly came to the conclusion that everyone knows there are traffic and parking problems, but nobody knows a solution that fits the whole school. The committee is searching for a solution that will bring safety to all children and satisfaction to most, if not all, parents. Want to take part in formulating a great plan? The committee is looking for diverse membership. Potential members should send a message to Lynda Wannamaker lynda@wannamaker-consulting.com and include information about where you usually park, car pool, children’s ages, and the building(s) your family uses this year.
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION
On Wednesday, April 30, The International School was examined by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. This important event may result in The International School’s first full accreditation certificate.
The 8:30 to 4:30 school evaluation ended with a verbal report from Dr. Richard Darst, Oregon Director of NAAS and leader of the Visiting Team. He spoke to the TIS Head, Principal, and Lead Teachers. When the full report arrives, we will find out whether TIS has been awarded full accreditation status or been given an additional year of provisional status during which to prepare for a second Accreditation Visit.
Tara O’Neill, Pat Maquire, and Kathy Kaiser, school administrators from private, charter, and public schools, made up the rest of the Visiting Team. They toured the school and grounds; spoke with administrators, teachers, students, and parents; reviewed faculty surveys on the effectiveness of the TIS education program; attended classes; reviewed profiles of the student body, graduates, and teachers; sat in on an Administrative Staff Meeting; inquired about school finances and Board Governance; and took a close look at The International School’s plans for improvement.
In the verbal report, Dr. Darst gave The International School eight commendations and six recommendations.
Commendations:
- A very unique, interesting, and challenging program.
- A passionate and hardworking staff.
- All appearances indicate The International School is moving forward in the right direction.
- Students are ready and willing scholars.
- In both the written Self Study and verbally, The International School’s responses are refreshingly honest in describing school strengths and challenges.
- The Head of School is closely in touch, highly supportive of the staff, and aware of school needs.
- The day care programs before and after school are a benefit to parents.
- Great use of limited facilities. Clean, well lit, and inviting classrooms.
Recommendations:
- More and better written policies and procedures
- Provide training and resources to help teachers fill “specialist” roles. TIS classroom teachers fulfill guidance counselor, special education teacher, and remedial teacher roles. These are roles filled by specialists in larger schools.
- Improve Staff Development. Provide more staff development opportunities.
- Use the data generated in the Self Study to further develop specific, targeted, measurable goals.
- Move quickly forward to create facilities that better meet student and instructional needs.
- Improve instructional leadership. This will be challenging because of the unique nature of the school and the diversity of teachers in three tracks.
Prior to the visit, the school prepared a comprehensive Self-Study and sent it to the Visiting Team so they would be familiar with the school’s profile, beliefs, mission, and student learning expectations. TIS teachers participated in eight surveys evaluating TIS’ fulfillment of NAAS standards. Chapter Four of the Self-Study is made up of 13 Actions Plans for School Improvement. If you would like to read the Self-Study, please contact Phil Sylla.
In a follow-up email message this week, Dr. Darst wrote, “The team was clear in their perspective that you have a unique program and one that appears to be serving students overall well. I am currently working on the report and it should be back to you in a couple of weeks.”
Phil Sylla
Head of School
psylla@intlschool.org
