News from our Head of School - Kathy Miner
Dear Parents,
GEMS American Academy is on a very exciting journey of growth and development to be an outstanding school. An outstanding school is focused on continual improvement and development of its programs, practices and people, and so with this aim, we have set challenging goals for ourselves in our School Development Plan (SDP).
Mid-way through this plan, senior leadership team members conducted a progress review and wrote the Progress Report found in the link below.
Please pay particular attention to the GAA Guiding Statements, our Mission, Vision, Core Values and GAA Design, which serve as our compass in developing our school priorities and goals.
As an American and IB School, we strive to inspire, educate, lead and innovate within a culture of kindness that promotes success for all. This Progress Report of November 2016 marks the formal review of our Journey to Outstanding as outlined by our School Development Plan.
GEMS American Academy is on a very exciting journey of growth and development to be an outstanding school. An outstanding school is focused on continual improvement and development of its programs, practices and people, and so with this aim, we have set challenging goals for ourselves in our School Development Plan (SDP).
Mid-way through this plan, senior leadership team members conducted a progress review and wrote the Progress Report found in the link below.
Please pay particular attention to the GAA Guiding Statements, our Mission, Vision, Core Values and GAA Design, which serve as our compass in developing our school priorities and goals.
As an American and IB School, we strive to inspire, educate, lead and innovate within a culture of kindness that promotes success for all. This Progress Report of November 2016 marks the formal review of our Journey to Outstanding as outlined by our School Development Plan.
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Thank you for your ongoing support of our wonderful school and all that you do as parents to help us to reach our goals.
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
News from our Registrar, Dina Morad
GAA is pleased to announce that re-enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year will start next week. Re-enrollment is your opportunity to let us know whether your child will be returning next year or not.
On Sunday morning, you will receive an email with a step-by-step guide to help you with this process, which must be completed whether you plan to return or not. 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.
Regards,
Dina Morad
On Sunday morning, you will receive an email with a step-by-step guide to help you with this process, which must be completed whether you plan to return or not. 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.
Regards,
Dina Morad
On Monday night our High School councelors and IB Diploma Coordinator hosted a "High School Night". Parents were able to hear about our different diploma options, basic High School Graduation Requirements, and University Preparation. To view the presentation please download the link below. We will plan to run this information session again in the near future.
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Hamda the Hawksbill turtle
Dear Students,
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our competition on creating a story for Hamda the Hawksbill turtle! Hawksbills are migratory turtles and are IUCN Red List critically endangered species which have a nesting site on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
We invite you to share 5-10 drawings that can tell a story about the challenges that Hamda the Hawksbill faces as she journeys back into the sea and share with Arabella Willing ([email protected]) before Tuesday 28thFebruary 2017. Attached is more information about the Hawksbill turtle and about the competition.
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our competition on creating a story for Hamda the Hawksbill turtle! Hawksbills are migratory turtles and are IUCN Red List critically endangered species which have a nesting site on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
We invite you to share 5-10 drawings that can tell a story about the challenges that Hamda the Hawksbill faces as she journeys back into the sea and share with Arabella Willing ([email protected]) before Tuesday 28thFebruary 2017. Attached is more information about the Hawksbill turtle and about the competition.
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NBAD GEMS Co-Brand Deadline Notification
Dear Parents
Kindly be informed The NBAD GEMS Co-Brand discount on tuition fees for the 3rd term is only available if parents make a payment on or before 10th March ’17(Last date for minimum discount).
Please contact Mr. Rao (+971 56 669 2729) & Mr. Jayachandran ( +971 56 687 9496) for NBAD GEMS Co-Brand card queries.
https://www.nbad.com/en-ae/personal-banking/cards/credit-cards/gems-titanium.html
Dear Parents
Kindly be informed The NBAD GEMS Co-Brand discount on tuition fees for the 3rd term is only available if parents make a payment on or before 10th March ’17(Last date for minimum discount).
Please contact Mr. Rao (+971 56 669 2729) & Mr. Jayachandran ( +971 56 687 9496) for NBAD GEMS Co-Brand card queries.
https://www.nbad.com/en-ae/personal-banking/cards/credit-cards/gems-titanium.html
February menu and Cashless system user guide ( Grade2-12)
Dear Parents, please click on the file below to download the Cafeteria menu for the month of February. Parents who have students in Grade 2-12 are encouraged to use the cashless system for lunch orders as this system has many benefits, including convenience, safety and a daily limit . Please click on the user guide below to help you get started.
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KG & Grade 1
Keita have launched a new Online System for ordering food. Please see the attached presentation detailing the food order process for KG1, KG2 and Grade 1 students. Hot meals are provided by Keita catering and delivered to the classroom. This is not mandatory and parents are welcome to send students with a packed lunch.
KG and Grade 1 students have lunch in their classroom and not in the cafeteria therefore the order process is different to that of students Grade 2-12, who purchase food in the cafeteria using the cashless system.
Kindly note the following:
- For students to be able to receive meals in their classroom, it is mandatory that parents register them on the online system, make the payment and select the order of the meals. This can only be done online.
- We suggest parents order a week in advance to avoid any disappointments and to ensure on time delivery to your child.Deadline for orders is 4pm the day prior.
- Any orders via email, telephone or at the cafeteria will unfortunately not be accepted.
-All current students registered and their credit balance will automatically be transferred to the new system.
If you have any questions on how to place the order or experience any difficulty with this system, please contact the Keita IT Department at [email protected] or at 056 939 4250. For general information, please contact their customer service at [email protected] or 800 – KEITA.
KG and Grade 1 students have lunch in their classroom and not in the cafeteria therefore the order process is different to that of students Grade 2-12, who purchase food in the cafeteria using the cashless system.
Kindly note the following:
- For students to be able to receive meals in their classroom, it is mandatory that parents register them on the online system, make the payment and select the order of the meals. This can only be done online.
- We suggest parents order a week in advance to avoid any disappointments and to ensure on time delivery to your child.Deadline for orders is 4pm the day prior.
- Any orders via email, telephone or at the cafeteria will unfortunately not be accepted.
-All current students registered and their credit balance will automatically be transferred to the new system.
If you have any questions on how to place the order or experience any difficulty with this system, please contact the Keita IT Department at [email protected] or at 056 939 4250. For general information, please contact their customer service at [email protected] or 800 – KEITA.
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2017-2018 Calendar Dates
Below you will find dates for the holiday breaks for the 2017-2018 school year. ADEC have released a calendar that outlines all of the major holidays for the 2017-2018 school year.
As you begin to plan for the coming year, I’m sure you’ll want to know the dates of upcoming holiday breaks to assist you in your family and vacation planning.
As always, we recommend booking flexible tickets as we have learned that holiday dates can change.
Below you will find dates for the holiday breaks for the 2017-2018 school year. ADEC have released a calendar that outlines all of the major holidays for the 2017-2018 school year.
As you begin to plan for the coming year, I’m sure you’ll want to know the dates of upcoming holiday breaks to assist you in your family and vacation planning.
As always, we recommend booking flexible tickets as we have learned that holiday dates can change.
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