News from Head of School - Kathy Miner
Student-Parent-Teacher conferences
We are looking forward to your participation at Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 10th. It is important to understand that during this Conference your child, and you, as parents, attend. Your child will be provided with the opportunity to share their learning with you and the class teacher. They will be responsible for reflecting upon and communicating to you work samples that have been previously selected with guidance and support from their teacher. You will also have ten minutes at the end of the conference to directly speak with your child’s teacher.
*Please note that only Kindergarten and Elementary require appointment, see below for more details.
Kindergarten and Elementary School (KG – Grade 5):
All teachers in KG and Elementary will host 30-minute student led conferences with families in the classroom. Parents are able to book conference times by selecting from the available spaces on the conference schedule. The link to the schedule will be sent to parents shortly.
KG and ES Specialist teachers:
Parents can find KG specialist teachers in the KG area where students can demonstrate their learning. Your child will receive a GAA Passport and they can lead you to their specialist teachers learning space. Please feel free to spend 10 minutes with a specialist teacher to learn more about our programs that support Arts, PE, Arabic, Library, Music, Dance, Drama and Cooking.
*There is no need to book ahead for a conference time with a specialist teacher.
Secondary School Grade 6- 12):
Secondary have a walk-in conference arrangement in which all Secondary teachers are seated at desks in the Gym. You and your child will meet with each of your child’s teachers, as they are available for a brief 10-minute conference. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
*There is no need to book ahead for a conference time.
Please note that there will NOT be regular classes on these two days (November 9th & 10th). We recommend students attend the conferences with their parents.
Harvest Festival
We look forward to seeing you at the GEMS American Academy Fall Festival tonight, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. This event is hosted and organized by our GAAPA Parent Association with the help of our many parent volunteers across the school. Be sure to bring the whole family and enjoy seeing friends and making new connections.
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
We are looking forward to your participation at Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 10th. It is important to understand that during this Conference your child, and you, as parents, attend. Your child will be provided with the opportunity to share their learning with you and the class teacher. They will be responsible for reflecting upon and communicating to you work samples that have been previously selected with guidance and support from their teacher. You will also have ten minutes at the end of the conference to directly speak with your child’s teacher.
*Please note that only Kindergarten and Elementary require appointment, see below for more details.
Kindergarten and Elementary School (KG – Grade 5):
- Wednesday November 9th, 11:30am – 7:30pm
- Thursday November 10th, 7:30am- 3:30pm
All teachers in KG and Elementary will host 30-minute student led conferences with families in the classroom. Parents are able to book conference times by selecting from the available spaces on the conference schedule. The link to the schedule will be sent to parents shortly.
KG and ES Specialist teachers:
Parents can find KG specialist teachers in the KG area where students can demonstrate their learning. Your child will receive a GAA Passport and they can lead you to their specialist teachers learning space. Please feel free to spend 10 minutes with a specialist teacher to learn more about our programs that support Arts, PE, Arabic, Library, Music, Dance, Drama and Cooking.
*There is no need to book ahead for a conference time with a specialist teacher.
Secondary School Grade 6- 12):
- Wednesday November 9th, 11:30am – 7:30pm
- Thursday November 10th, 7:30am – 3:30pm
Secondary have a walk-in conference arrangement in which all Secondary teachers are seated at desks in the Gym. You and your child will meet with each of your child’s teachers, as they are available for a brief 10-minute conference. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
*There is no need to book ahead for a conference time.
Please note that there will NOT be regular classes on these two days (November 9th & 10th). We recommend students attend the conferences with their parents.
Harvest Festival
We look forward to seeing you at the GEMS American Academy Fall Festival tonight, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. This event is hosted and organized by our GAAPA Parent Association with the help of our many parent volunteers across the school. Be sure to bring the whole family and enjoy seeing friends and making new connections.
Regards,
Kathryn Miner
Head of School and CEO
Booster Club announcement!
GAA parents, we need your help in the GAA Booster Club "Concession Stand" every day after school for about an hour. Help us feed your hungry students, teachers, fellow parents, and siblings. Popping popcorn and selling it is easy to do!
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4cada92aa0ff2-booster
If you can give any time at all, we love to have volunteers, especially if you are waiting for your kids while they enjoy our GAA Sports, Fine Arts, or After School Activities. Help us support GAA. Thank you!
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Note: No Sign Up Genius account needed - provide your First and Last names, and email address to volunteer and receive your reminder e-mail. (If plans change, you can easily switch your time slot.)
** ALL funds raised from the sale of items at the Concession Stand support ALL of your students participating in GAA Sports, Fine Arts, and the After School Activities program (KG - 12th grade).**
Find it: The Concession Stand is next to the Pool entrance (Ground floor off the Lobby by the Clinic) or through the door off the outdoor patio filled with tables. Follow the signs. :)
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4cada92aa0ff2-booster
If you can give any time at all, we love to have volunteers, especially if you are waiting for your kids while they enjoy our GAA Sports, Fine Arts, or After School Activities. Help us support GAA. Thank you!
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Note: No Sign Up Genius account needed - provide your First and Last names, and email address to volunteer and receive your reminder e-mail. (If plans change, you can easily switch your time slot.)
** ALL funds raised from the sale of items at the Concession Stand support ALL of your students participating in GAA Sports, Fine Arts, and the After School Activities program (KG - 12th grade).**
Find it: The Concession Stand is next to the Pool entrance (Ground floor off the Lobby by the Clinic) or through the door off the outdoor patio filled with tables. Follow the signs. :)
Lost and found
Dear Parents,
We have been at school for a couple of weeks and our “Lost and Found” items are growing rapidly. We have many water bottles, lunch boxes and new school sweaters. Please help us return items to your child by naming all their belongings. If you think your student may have misplaced something please stop by the “Lost and Found” area, which is located by the entrance to the cafeteria. Clothing items not claimed by Thursday November 10 will be donated into the Red Crescent collection box at the rear of the school.
Thanks you,
We have been at school for a couple of weeks and our “Lost and Found” items are growing rapidly. We have many water bottles, lunch boxes and new school sweaters. Please help us return items to your child by naming all their belongings. If you think your student may have misplaced something please stop by the “Lost and Found” area, which is located by the entrance to the cafeteria. Clothing items not claimed by Thursday November 10 will be donated into the Red Crescent collection box at the rear of the school.
Thanks you,
November menu
Dear Parents, please click on the file below to download the Cafeteria menu for the month of November.
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