MS Assembly Principled October 18, 2017

1. KAS MS assembly -
How are we Principled?
October 18, 2017 12:50 -1:30

2. Announcements:
Middle School Building 1st floor Staircase
Sports Complex Cafeteria

3. Movie Night, Spirit
Week, and Student
Council Reps
Brought to you by The New MS Student Council

4. Tickets will be
available from
StuCo members
during lunch in the
cafeteria.
Snacks, pizza, and
drinks will also be
available for
purchase during
the event!

5. Monday October 23 to
Friday October 27

6. MONDAY OCTOBER 23

7. TUESDAY OCTOBER 24

8. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25

9. THURSDAY OCTOBER 26

10. FRIDAY OCTOBER 27

11. SPIRIT WEEK COMPETITION
Each grade will compete to see who is
the most spirited grade.
Prize for the winning grade!
Reminder: Costumes must be appropriate, no
blood, knives or guns!

12. STUDENT COUNCIL LOGO DESIGN COMP.

13. Julie Lin, 8th Grade

14. Questions?
Look out for the next newsletter this weekend!
Stay tuned for more information on our Twitter
@ KASMSStuCo!

15. Mr. Murray’s Student Work
Recently, students in 8th grade I and S completed “How-To”
videos that explain how economics can be used address problems
and unlock opportunities in our globalized world. Students voted
on two videos that “best used economics to accomplish important
tasks in our globalized world”. Below are the two student videos
that received the most 8th grade student votes. Enjoy!

16. #1 - How to Profit from ebay with 6 Easy Steps by William
Yeh

17. #2 - How To Get Better Hotel Deals by Olivia Mak

18. THINK BIG Award
G6 - Diem-Mi, Gwendolyn, William H., Tim
G7 - Katarina, Hong Wen, Ivan, Andrew
G8 - Claire, Paula, Eric C., Antony Sha

19. Mr. I’s I(愛) Award
Liam
RAdika
Mr. Ferguson

20. Community Awards
★

21. Am I Principled?

22. IB Learner
Profile
積極探究
知識淵博
善於交流
勤於思考
堅持原則
胸襟開闊
關愛他人
及時反思
勇於嘗試
均衡發展

24. Do we do the
“right” things

25. How do you know?

28. Asking the question is
more important than
the answer?

29. This summer...

30. This summer...I
was not very
honest….

32. I took
responsibility
for my actions...

34. ...9 hours later

36. NOT

41. ATLs=
Approaches
To
Learning

44. Approaches to Learning
@KAStwMS

45. ATL Skill Categories
● Communication
● Social
● Self-Management
● Research
● Thinking

46. Communication
Communication Skills
How can students communicate through interaction?
Exchanging thoughts, messages and information effectively
through interaction
How can students demonstrate communication through
language?
Reading, writing and using language to gather and communicate
information

47. Social
Collaboration Skills
How can students collaborate?
Working effectively with others

48. Self-Management
Organization Skills
How can students demonstrate organization skills?
Managing time and tasks effectively
Affective Skills
How can students manage their own state of mind?
Managing state of mind

49. Self-Management
Reflective Skills
How can students be reflective?
(Re)considering the process of learning; choosing and
using ATL skills

50. Research
Information Literacy Skills
How can students demonstrate information literacy?
Finding, interpreting, judging and creating information
Media Literacy Skills
How can students demonstrate media literacy?
Interacting with media to use and create ideas and information

51. Thinking
Critical Thinking Skills
How can students think critically?
Analysing and evaluating issues and ideas
Creative Thinking Skills
How can students be creative?
Generating novel ideas and considering new perspectives

52. Thinking
Transfer Skills
How can students transfer skills and knowledge across
disciplines and subject groups?
Using skills and knowledge in multiple contexts

53. Last month’s examples

54. Being Prepared
Allison, Miranda, Seria, Claire and
Paula

55. Setting Goals
Why Set Goals?
● Gives you focus and direction
● Provides a benchmark for yourself
● Motivates you towards success
How To Set Goals?
How To Achieve Goals?
● Write down your goals
● Break down your goals
● Measure your progress
● Schedule your time
● Tell someone
● Have perseverance
Websites:
1) (2017). Five golden rules for successful goal setting. Retrieved September 07,
2017, from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm
2) Set your goals and make them happen. Retrieved September 07, 2017, from
http://www.actionforhappiness.org/take-action/set-your-goals-and-make-them-happen
Image:
1) Setting SMART goals. (2017). j6 design. Retrieved 7 September 2017, from
http://www.j6design.com.au/setting-smart-goals/

56. Organizing Your Materials
- Double check your things
- Pencil case, computer, things for the school
- Use folders/binders
- Google Drive
Why is it important and good for you?
- Keeps ideas
- Lowers your stress
- Wastes less time
- Gets more things done
Websites:
1) Rosenberg, S. (n.d.). Why you should get organized. Retrieved September 07, 2017,
from http://www.shaunrosenberg.com/why-you-should-get-organized
Pictures:
1) Google Drive Logo [Digital image]. (2017, May 26). Retrieved September 7, 2017,
from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Google_Drive_Logo.svg
2) School Supplies [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved September 7, 2017, from
https://pixabay.com/en/photos/school%20supplies/
1)
2)

57. Managing Your Time
- Don’t misuse your time!
- Be focused - be on task
- Prioritize tasks
- Set deadlines for yourself
https://toggl.com/time-management-tips
https://pixabay.com/en/pho
tos/time%20management/
http://www.smead.com/hot-topics/time-management-in-the-workplace-1685.asp

58. Planning for Success
Success comes from
preparation
- Planning for success
- Believing in yourself
- Believing in your
excellence
Successful people are prepared.

59. To review…

60. These are
long-term goals

63. ...9 hours later

66. ...results DO
NOT happen
overnight

67. ...results happen
over
weeks/months

68. So believe in yourself

69. YOU ARE
Principled

70. Thanks for
Coming to the
Assembly!