ECC + Elementary Camp coming soon

We are excited to offer two parent workshops on the morning of Thursday, October 30. These workshops are a fantastic opportunity for parents to engage and learn from LifePlus staff. Please join us for one - or both - sessions while you wait for your child to be dismissed!

#1) Raising tomorrow’s leaders: how parents can empower their children's leadership journey
Join us for an engaging workshop to help parents nurture confidence, responsibility and leadership skills in their children. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies that prepare kids to lead with character in school and beyond.

Time: 8:30-9:45
Presenter: Dr. Chris Rehm
Location: Buffalo Room in PAB
Language: English with Chinese translation

#2) Bridging cultures: strengthening communication between home and school
In our diverse school community, communication can sometimes be shaped by different cultural expectations, languages and experiences. This workshop explores how cross-cultural differences impact the ways families and the school share information, express concerns, and build partnerships. Together, we’ll discuss common challenges, uncover strategies for clearer and more inclusive communication, and learn how to better support one another in helping every child thrive.

Time: 10:00-11:15
Presenter: Scott Shaw, Paul deMena + Lida Penn
Location: Buffalo Room in PAB
Language: English with Chinese translation

Our fall Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 13:00-17:00, and Friday, October 31 from 9:00–17:00.

SLCs are a powerful opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning by presenting their academic progress, goals, and reflections directly to their parents. Rather than traditional Parent-Teacher Conferences, SLCs place students at the center. For parents, it's a meaningful way to gain insight into their child’s growth and celebrate achievements in partnership with both the student and school.

Important Information:

• SLCs will take place over one and a half days.
• Each conference will last 25 minutes.
• ECC conferences will be conducted as home visits, with specific arrangements communicated directly by the homeroom teachers.
• Elementary parents should schedule a meeting with the homeroom teacher through PowerSchool.
• Secondary parents should only schedule a meeting with the advisory teacher through PowerSchool.

Notes:

• Secondary students are required to meet with their advisory teacher. Failure to attend the conference will be considered an absence.
• On the day of SLCs, Secondary parents and students who wish to meet with a subject teacher may check the teacher’s schedule (posted outside their classroom) and choose an available time. Each subject teacher meeting will last for 15 minutes.
• If you have any questions, please email our main office at wyisoffice@wyischina.com.

Thursday, October 30 is a half-day of school due to Student-Led Conferences in the afternoon. All students will be dismissed at 11:30. School buses will run as normal on Thursday morning, and will leave school at 11:45.

There is no school on Friday, October 31 due to Student-Led Conferences. There are no school buses to or from school on Friday.

Get ready for the ECC and Elementary Camp on Friday, November 7 with the exciting theme “Let’s Keep Moving!”. Our ECC and Elementary students will come together for the first time to enjoy a fun and active learning experience at Top Golf. Please be sure to check your email from classroom teachers for important details, including the camp schedule, uniform requirements, and lunch arrangements.