In response to all He has done for us, let us outdo each other inbeing helpful and kind to each other and in doing good.
Hebrews 10:24 

When you handle yourself, use your head; when you handle others, use your heart

I.  Get the “dorm ready” for students.

A.  Each bedroom should have:

1. Bed
2. Dresser
3. Bedside Stand
4. Fan
5. Closet space
6. Broom and Dust pan
7. Small garbage can/garbage bags
8. Carpet or area rug

B. Each dorm bathroom should have:

1. Soap for sink and shower
2. Toilet paper
3. Hangers for closet
4. Name tag outside the door
5. Small garbage can/garbage bags

C. Check to see that everything in the bedroom works:

1. Dresser drawers open and close with ease
2. Ceiling Fan and standing fans turn on and off
3. Light bulbs work in all the lights
4. Light switches work
5. Water heaters heat the water

 D. Assign each student to a room.

 E. Stock dorm kitchen

1. Bug spray
2. Paper towels
3. Napkins
4. Scouring pads
5. Broom/dust pan
6. Garbage can/garbage bags
7. Cleaning supplies

Check to see that there is enough plates, bowls, silverware, cups, baking ware, etc.

F. Stock Dorm Cupboards and Refrigerator

1. Bread
2. Butter/margarine
3. Cheese
4. Eggs
5. Milk
6. Bread
7. Peanut butter
8. Jelly
9. Apples and/or other fresh fruit
10. Milo
11. Honey
12. Sugar
13. Flour
14. Cereal
15. Noodles
16. Various healthy snacks
17. Tang or other juices

A. Dorm Staff Charges are due every month on the 26^th. This form includes the meter readings for your air conditioning units for your dorm and apartment. It also includes the meals that you and your family has eaten in the cafeteria. Hand in form to the office.
B. Incident and Discipline Forms
C. Maintenance Request
D. Technology Request
E. Dietary Requests
F. Vehicle Maintenance Forms
G. Student Monthly Allowance Record

• On Wednesday night the dorm parents prepare a treat for the dorm students. There is a Wednesday night meeting to go over items of  importance that you receive from the Residence Supervisors at the Friday morning weekly Dorm Staff meeting.
• On Friday night the dorm parents prepare a treat for the dorm students. The students have a later bedtime on Friday and usually  watch videos and/ or play games at this time.

The entire Dorm Staff meets every Friday at 8:15 in Room #10.  The Residence Supervisor will inform you if the meeting will not be held or if the time of the meeting changes. Bring your school calendar to plan upcoming  events. The Residence Supervisors will also meet with each dorm couple on a bi-weekly basis.

VI.   Long Weekend

Each semester there is a long weekend when you plan and go on an excursion with your dorm. The funds for this comes out of the dorm’s Custodial Account. Some suggested places to visit:

A. Bukit Merah Water Park (Ipoh)
B. Snow Mountain, Butterworth
C. Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur
D. Langkawi Island
E. Cameron Highlands (Ipoh)
G. Genting Highlands (Kuala Lumpur)

VII. The School Nurse

The school nurse keeps track of eye exams, ortho appointments, immunizations, and other medical needs. If a child in your dorm gets a fever or an easily transmitted ailment, such as pink eye, call the nurse. The student will stay at the infirmary until the nurse tells you they will be Coming back to your dorm. Dorm parents are responsible for minor scrapes and injuries. The school nurse is very helpful, so ask many questions. Parents are responsible for the routine medical and dental care of their children.

VIII. Day Off

Each dorm couple will have one day off a week. The dorm assistant will cover the dorm for the couple. Try to get off campus and relax. Each semester you will also have a 5-day break. The Residence supervisors  will cover your dorm during this period of time. 

IX.    Preparing for your dorm students to leave for Christmas and end of the school year break.

• Have the students clean and empty their drawers, closets and bedside stands the Saturday before they leave.
• Remind them to check the “no name” clothes in the laundry the last full week of school. After that, the clothes are given away.
• Have the students pack clothes for the break. You may want to email parents and ask them what to do with clothes that no longer fit or that are not within the dress code for the school or dorm.
• Have Junior and Senior High students “check out.” The secondary students have to get signatures from the nurse, librarian, and teachers before leaving campus.
• The dorm student bedrooms must have everything taken out of the closets, drawers, bedside stands and off the walls before leaving campus. The clothes and whatever else the students have should be stored in large green or clear storage bags. The Dalat cleaning ladies thoroughly clean walls and all bedroom furniture while the students are gone.

X. E-Mailing

•  Contact the Technology Department at Dalat to get set up with the school network system
• You may also contact a local computer dealer at Midlands Mall to get set up with a Jaring account or a different server.
• When emailing off campus, you must create an address with SMTP. Contact the Tech Dept. if you have trouble.
• All emailing on campus can be done by typing in the last name of the person and then the first name. Press enter and proceed to type your message as usual.
• Students should email their parents on a weekly basis. The dorm parents should keep the parents informed on a regular basis. Please keep in mind “restricted access” countries (Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Israel, etc.)
• Remember to keep your church family, friends, and family updated with your ministry.   Also remember that what you send to one person can be forwarded to many people so write with discretion.

XI.   How to order new curtains, bedspreads, and cushion covers for your dorm

• Choose the color and fabric for the project by looking at the color scheme of the room.
• Decide what kind of curtains and rods you want by getting a pattern book from the Home Ec. Room and choosing a design. (Consider what the curtain will look like above the curtain rod, i.e. do you want a ruffle, curtain hooks, or a cornice board)
• A rule of thumb for a curtain that is gathered is to have a curtain twice as long as the window is wide.
• Go to Kamdar to look for fabric that suits your taste. Things to write down include the width of the fabric, the price per meter and ask for a sample. (Kamdar is a big fabric store just after you turn off of Penang Road and have rounded the corner onto Burma. It is on your right side. There is parking just a 100 meters past the store on the right)
• Let the Residence Supervisor know what you have found. Get the ok to purchase the fabric and sew the curtains, OR
• Call Teh Brothers 227-0461. Make an appointment for them to come to Dalat to measure your windows and make a proposal.
• The money for the project is based on the money budgeted the year before for the project.

 X. Vehicles

All dorm staff should have keys for the vans and car. Please sign the van out and return by the time designated.  Record the mileage in the book inside the glove compartment. Make sure the van is never below ½ full. The gas card is also located in the glove compartment.

If you are involved in an accident call Mr. Koo or Mr. Carlblom. Do not leave the scene of the accident.

Please remember to read the Dalat Policy Handbook, Crisis Handbook, Staff Handbook, and Residence Life Handbook (check the Handbook page).  If you have any questions please write spangler@dalat.org