News from Head of School - Kathy Miner
Dear Parents
What does an American Curriculum School Offer?
Re-enrollment will open at GEMS American Academy for the 2016-2017 school year within the next week.
Be sure to read the directions carefully and mind the deadline for re-enrollment in order to ensure a seat for your child/children for the coming school year. We anticipate that once we open up enrollment to new families, seats will fill quickly; we expect to have a waiting list in most grade levels.
American curriculum schools have become increasingly popular in the UAE in recent years and a desirable option for many local and expatriate families.
What does an American curriculum school offer that may not be found in other schools?
The American curricula offers a wide range of academic subjects along with a holistic approach to learning that also includes the arts, music, theater, physical education, extra-curricular activities, clubs, and sports. The American approach, however, offers more than a larger selection of course offerings and activities.
The American style of education can be described as a student-centered, inclusive and adaptive approach to learning, which means that instruction is closely matched to the specific learning needs of each child, ensuring greater opportunities for success. In addition, the American approach to curriculum and instruction celebrates and cultivates students’ ability to problem-solve, use their creativity and imagination while developing critical thinking skills. Our students also develop important social/emotional skills and confidence that is essential in personal development.
We only need to watch how our students have grown personally and academically this year to know the impact of an American style education.
Upcoming Spring Break, 2016
If you can believe it, Spring Break is just around the corner, from Sunday, March 27 through Thursday, April 7, with a half-day on Thursday, March 24, with classes ending at noon. School resumes on Monday, April 10.
Regards,
Kathy Miner
Head of School and CEO
What does an American Curriculum School Offer?
Re-enrollment will open at GEMS American Academy for the 2016-2017 school year within the next week.
Be sure to read the directions carefully and mind the deadline for re-enrollment in order to ensure a seat for your child/children for the coming school year. We anticipate that once we open up enrollment to new families, seats will fill quickly; we expect to have a waiting list in most grade levels.
American curriculum schools have become increasingly popular in the UAE in recent years and a desirable option for many local and expatriate families.
What does an American curriculum school offer that may not be found in other schools?
The American curricula offers a wide range of academic subjects along with a holistic approach to learning that also includes the arts, music, theater, physical education, extra-curricular activities, clubs, and sports. The American approach, however, offers more than a larger selection of course offerings and activities.
The American style of education can be described as a student-centered, inclusive and adaptive approach to learning, which means that instruction is closely matched to the specific learning needs of each child, ensuring greater opportunities for success. In addition, the American approach to curriculum and instruction celebrates and cultivates students’ ability to problem-solve, use their creativity and imagination while developing critical thinking skills. Our students also develop important social/emotional skills and confidence that is essential in personal development.
We only need to watch how our students have grown personally and academically this year to know the impact of an American style education.
Upcoming Spring Break, 2016
If you can believe it, Spring Break is just around the corner, from Sunday, March 27 through Thursday, April 7, with a half-day on Thursday, March 24, with classes ending at noon. School resumes on Monday, April 10.
Regards,
Kathy Miner
Head of School and CEO
News about the NBAD Credit card
GEMS is happy to offer parents a discount on tuition by using the NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card.
Kindly be reminded that the discount is available to parents who make an advance payment of the 3rd Term tuition fees through NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card. The cut off for the discount on March 10th, 2016.
GEMS is happy to offer parents a discount on tuition by using the NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card.
Kindly be reminded that the discount is available to parents who make an advance payment of the 3rd Term tuition fees through NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card. The cut off for the discount on March 10th, 2016.
Dear Parents,
It's time to play basketball!!
Please register your child for 4th, 5th or 6th grade basketball by clicking on the following link. http://goo.gl/forms/GK0lJaVVdB
Gr. 4-5-6 Basketball Registration
This is for the registration of the all inclusive 4th, 5th & 6th grade basketball. Practices start: March 6th for 6th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm March 7th for 5th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm March 8th for 4th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm The season will end with a basketball jamboree on May 28th.
If you need to register your child for the late bus you can do so by clicking this link......http://goo.gl/forms/c40WcnGnbd
If you are interested in signing up for baseball, softball, badminton & track please click on the link below:
http://goo.gl/forms/thp7LbwJa8
It's time to play basketball!!
Please register your child for 4th, 5th or 6th grade basketball by clicking on the following link. http://goo.gl/forms/GK0lJaVVdB
Gr. 4-5-6 Basketball Registration
This is for the registration of the all inclusive 4th, 5th & 6th grade basketball. Practices start: March 6th for 6th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm March 7th for 5th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm March 8th for 4th grade from 3:00pm to 4:00pm The season will end with a basketball jamboree on May 28th.
If you need to register your child for the late bus you can do so by clicking this link......http://goo.gl/forms/c40WcnGnbd
If you are interested in signing up for baseball, softball, badminton & track please click on the link below:
http://goo.gl/forms/thp7LbwJa8
Calling all GAA parents and students,
Yearbook pre-sales have begun. This is a fantastic opportunity to reserve your copy today and avoid disappointment!
The yearbook is a wonderful and tangible souvenir of your time at GAA, that commemorates the teachers, students and school events that made up the 2015-2016 academic year.
Reserve this lasting memory today for only 150AED by filling out the order form below and returning it with your payment to your homeroom teacher or advisor.