News from Head of School - Kathy Miner
Dear GAA Parents,
I’d like to recognize the support of our parents in helping us grow and develop as a school this year. We have made great strides in organizing our procedures, improving communication and in developing our academic programs. We appreciate the partnership and support we have received from our parent community this year. We are a strong school with a vibrant community and we look forward to yet an even stronger year in 2016-2017.
A huge Thank you to all our parents who served on our GAAPA team. Your work, energy and support is very much appreciated. You have brought much to our school this year in terms of building and supporting the entire GAA community.
Maha Younes - Chaiperson
Judith Fjellstedt - Vice Chairperson/Secondary Coordinator
Sheila Estis - Secretary
Valerie Robertson - Communication Coordinator
Terri Farnum - Room Parent Coordinator
Ruanda Oerholzer - Volunteer Coordinator (She is away till next Thursday)
Nicole Diaz - Treasurer
Monica Marinm - Design Coordinator
Charlotte Mani - Event Coordinator
Another Thank You to our Booster Club volunteers who built so much this year to support our Athletics Program.
Cathy Purdy - President
Helen Roselt- Vice President
Natacha De Moura- Spirit shop Manager
Maria Svensson- Treasurer
Michelle Scriffignano- Parent Coordinator
If you are interested in joining one of our Parent Associations please contact our Parent Relations Executive, Naseera Timm-Holland @ [email protected] for all the information.
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
I’d like to recognize the support of our parents in helping us grow and develop as a school this year. We have made great strides in organizing our procedures, improving communication and in developing our academic programs. We appreciate the partnership and support we have received from our parent community this year. We are a strong school with a vibrant community and we look forward to yet an even stronger year in 2016-2017.
A huge Thank you to all our parents who served on our GAAPA team. Your work, energy and support is very much appreciated. You have brought much to our school this year in terms of building and supporting the entire GAA community.
Maha Younes - Chaiperson
Judith Fjellstedt - Vice Chairperson/Secondary Coordinator
Sheila Estis - Secretary
Valerie Robertson - Communication Coordinator
Terri Farnum - Room Parent Coordinator
Ruanda Oerholzer - Volunteer Coordinator (She is away till next Thursday)
Nicole Diaz - Treasurer
Monica Marinm - Design Coordinator
Charlotte Mani - Event Coordinator
Another Thank You to our Booster Club volunteers who built so much this year to support our Athletics Program.
Cathy Purdy - President
Helen Roselt- Vice President
Natacha De Moura- Spirit shop Manager
Maria Svensson- Treasurer
Michelle Scriffignano- Parent Coordinator
If you are interested in joining one of our Parent Associations please contact our Parent Relations Executive, Naseera Timm-Holland @ [email protected] for all the information.
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
GAA Community News
Dear Parents,
Beginning next week, the ICT Department will be hosting information sessions outlining our optional Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology program for parents of students entering grades three, four, and five in August 2016. At GAA we are excited about the future of technology and the ability to integrate technology with our curriculum to enhance our students' education. In order to introduce you to this program and to answer your questions, the ICT department would like to invite you to attend an information session.
We will be hosting two information sessions for parents:
SESSION 1
May 30th at 3:15 pm
SESSION 2
June 1st at 8:30 am
Both of these sessions will be held in room 156.
Hope to see you there,
ICT Department.
Beginning next week, the ICT Department will be hosting information sessions outlining our optional Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology program for parents of students entering grades three, four, and five in August 2016. At GAA we are excited about the future of technology and the ability to integrate technology with our curriculum to enhance our students' education. In order to introduce you to this program and to answer your questions, the ICT department would like to invite you to attend an information session.
We will be hosting two information sessions for parents:
SESSION 1
May 30th at 3:15 pm
SESSION 2
June 1st at 8:30 am
Both of these sessions will be held in room 156.
Hope to see you there,
ICT Department.
2015/2016 Year book
Year Books Have arrived! All pre-ordered yearbooks will be delivered to the students shortly.
If you have not ordered your copy of the year book, don't despair, there'll be an opportunity to purchase a copy at school. Year books will be on Sale in the Foyer at GAA from 2:30pm-3:30pm Sunday to Thursday next week.
If you have not ordered your copy of the year book, don't despair, there'll be an opportunity to purchase a copy at school. Year books will be on Sale in the Foyer at GAA from 2:30pm-3:30pm Sunday to Thursday next week.
We are pleased to open an exclusive offer for the top selected schools.
This offer is for 3 months: June July and August. It is called Student Summer Pass.
It is a pass that allows the students and children of staff to have an unlimited access to FERRARI WORLD ABUDHABI during the 3 months for only 299 AED (knowing that one single entrance for one day to FERRARI is at 260 AED). The students can get it themselves directly at FERRARI WORLD upon showing a document that proves that they study at GEMS Schools.
It is an exclusive offer that We are only opening for selected partners. Here are the terms and conditions:
This offer is for 3 months: June July and August. It is called Student Summer Pass.
It is a pass that allows the students and children of staff to have an unlimited access to FERRARI WORLD ABUDHABI during the 3 months for only 299 AED (knowing that one single entrance for one day to FERRARI is at 260 AED). The students can get it themselves directly at FERRARI WORLD upon showing a document that proves that they study at GEMS Schools.
It is an exclusive offer that We are only opening for selected partners. Here are the terms and conditions:
- Sign up now for unlimited summer access (bronze category) to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – only AED 299!
- Ask your parent or guardian to register and pay at the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (FWAD) guest services desk. Bring along two passport photos and official government photo ID. Show your school ID, if available.
- Eligibility: You must attend in UAE qualify for this offer. You must be aged 18 or under.
- Membership runs from 1 June - 31 August 2016 (membership will expire on 31 August 2016, regardless of joining date)
- Please note: if you are 12 or below, you need to be accompanied by an adult at FWAD. However, that adult can benefit from special rate of AED 195 for one day bronze entry!
- Student summer pass terms and conditions apply
- Park general rules and regulations apply
LOST AND FOUND HAS MOVED!
Our “lost and found” collection has moved from the lobby to the hallway leading to the cafeteria. We have many sweaters, shirts and other items of uniforms deposited there but unfortunately they are not labeled with any child’s name. Please take a moment and stop by the new “lost and found” zone to see if there is anything that belongs to your child.
Moving on from this point at the end of each month the lost and found area will be cleared and any unclaimed items will be donated to the Red Crescent collection boxes. Also please help us return lost items to their owners by labeling all your child’s uniform.
Our “lost and found” collection has moved from the lobby to the hallway leading to the cafeteria. We have many sweaters, shirts and other items of uniforms deposited there but unfortunately they are not labeled with any child’s name. Please take a moment and stop by the new “lost and found” zone to see if there is anything that belongs to your child.
Moving on from this point at the end of each month the lost and found area will be cleared and any unclaimed items will be donated to the Red Crescent collection boxes. Also please help us return lost items to their owners by labeling all your child’s uniform.
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 tuition fees through NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card. GEMS is happy to announce that the Deadline for the discount on tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year by using the NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card is extended to July 20th.
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 tuition fees through NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card. GEMS is happy to announce that the Deadline for the discount on tuition fees for the 2016/2017 academic year by using the NBAD GEMS Co-Branded credit Card is extended to July 20th.
Learning will continue at GAA until June 23rd for all grades. ADEC have announced the school closure of KG-Grade 2 in Public Schools commencing this Sunday. This does not apply to Private Schools who are not following the government's curriculum. Please see the timings for Ramadan below.
School Routines and Hours During the Holy Month of Ramadan
ADEC will notify schools as to when the Holy Month of Ramadan will begin. Half-days will begin on either Sunday, June 5th or Monday, June 6th.
Hours for Students: 7:45am - 12pm
Hours for all GAA staff: 7:30am- 1:30pm
Bus service will continue as usual, with a 12:15 pm departure time from school. Teachers have engaging, project-based learning planned for their students, June 6th through June 23rd. Learning will continue at GAA during the Holy Month of Ramadan, we encourage our families and students to continue attending during Ramadan.
Food and drink
Food will not be served in the cafeteria during the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the consumption of food or drink in the classroom will be prohibited. Students in the KG program will continue their snack routines as usual in the classroom.
GAA supports whatever your family decision is regarding fasting. Non-fasting students may bring a snack and water bottle to school. There will be designated snack and water areas appropriate for each grade level; these snack and water areas will be located separate from the classrooms.
The parent café will be closed.
Students need to be mindful that eating and drinking in public is discouraged and I ask that this is confined to designated areas in the school, so as to avoid offense.
Access to Prayer
Muslim students will have access to the prayer room and fasting students will also have access to a quiet reading area of the library during break times.
Appropriate Dress
It is appropriate that students arrive to school during the Holy Month of Ramadan neat and tidy in appearance and follow the dress code expectations.
Recess and Activities
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, recess periods will be shortened and PE activities will be limited and low key, keeping in mind that students do not play outdoors in June due to the heat.
The final after school activities session will finish on Thursday, June 2nd. There will be no after school clubs, activities or sports during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Hours of Staff and Faculty
For parents seeking assistance from faculty or staff members, working hours for faculty and staff will be 7:30 am -1:30 pm. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Naseera Timm-Holland, our Parent Relations Executive @ [email protected]
School Routines and Hours During the Holy Month of Ramadan
ADEC will notify schools as to when the Holy Month of Ramadan will begin. Half-days will begin on either Sunday, June 5th or Monday, June 6th.
Hours for Students: 7:45am - 12pm
Hours for all GAA staff: 7:30am- 1:30pm
Bus service will continue as usual, with a 12:15 pm departure time from school. Teachers have engaging, project-based learning planned for their students, June 6th through June 23rd. Learning will continue at GAA during the Holy Month of Ramadan, we encourage our families and students to continue attending during Ramadan.
Food and drink
Food will not be served in the cafeteria during the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the consumption of food or drink in the classroom will be prohibited. Students in the KG program will continue their snack routines as usual in the classroom.
GAA supports whatever your family decision is regarding fasting. Non-fasting students may bring a snack and water bottle to school. There will be designated snack and water areas appropriate for each grade level; these snack and water areas will be located separate from the classrooms.
The parent café will be closed.
Students need to be mindful that eating and drinking in public is discouraged and I ask that this is confined to designated areas in the school, so as to avoid offense.
Access to Prayer
Muslim students will have access to the prayer room and fasting students will also have access to a quiet reading area of the library during break times.
Appropriate Dress
It is appropriate that students arrive to school during the Holy Month of Ramadan neat and tidy in appearance and follow the dress code expectations.
Recess and Activities
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, recess periods will be shortened and PE activities will be limited and low key, keeping in mind that students do not play outdoors in June due to the heat.
The final after school activities session will finish on Thursday, June 2nd. There will be no after school clubs, activities or sports during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Hours of Staff and Faculty
For parents seeking assistance from faculty or staff members, working hours for faculty and staff will be 7:30 am -1:30 pm. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Naseera Timm-Holland, our Parent Relations Executive @ [email protected]
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