SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 ISSUE (next issue October 8)
Message from Mr. Rinaldo,
Head of School
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Distance Learning Parent Experience Survey
Abu Dhabi Department for Education and Knowledge invites you to share your insights by participating in Parent Satisfaction Survey about the Distance Learning Program offered by your school in 2020/2021 Academic Year. This survey will only focus on students in Grades 6 through 12.
Only one survey will be required for each household
The survey is anonymous and confidential
To fill out will take about 5 to 10 minutes
The deadline of survey is September 27, 2020
Scroll down for the Survey Link and parent letters from ADEK in English and in Arabic.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
HEALTH AND TRAVEL DECLARATION FORMS
The Health and Travel Declaration form (online form) MUST be completed for all students. The paper form (English and Arabic) may be emailed to:
Students without the completed form will not be allowed on campus, as per official guidelines.
COVID-19 undertaking for all students have been emailed by GEMS Education on August 20 and must be completed as per official guidelines
This is a friendly reminder that all families, especially our new families, need to return the following forms to our Clinic:
HAAD Screening Consent Form
Emergency Care Information
Health Information (Pages 1 and 2)
Medication Authorization
Click here to download the forms.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Nurses at nurse_gaa@gemsedu.com.
IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THREADS STORE
It is very important for us to very stringently adhere to the social distancing guidelines at the stores as per the directives of the regulatory authorities. Please pre-book the appointment www.threadsme.com prior to visiting the store.
Thank for your usual support and cooperation!
September 27, 2020 - Grades 10, 11, 12 return to campus
October 1, 2020 - Virtual Senior Night
October 5, 2020 - Virtual Senior Night Follow-up Zoom Q&A session
October 6, 2020 - Middle and High School Curriculum Night
October 4 - 8 - IB Welcome Back Exams
October 13 - IBDP Night
October 18 - Half Term / No School
October 29 - Half Day / School Dismisses at 12:00.
Please join Ms. Bradford and Ms. Brown for a Q & A session via Zoom
Topic: Senior Presentation 2020
Time: Oct 5, 2020 04:30 PM Dubai
Join Zoom Meeting
https://gemseducation.zoom.us/j/87598452365?pwd=bjFMWjFrQ0tSRnVia1R0a1JvaXVTdz09
Meeting ID: 875 9845 2365
Passcode: 165257
VIRTUAL ACADEMY GUIDE
2020-2021 Term 1
ESM and DELTA is offering a range of online Sport and Enrichment activities for TERM 1. You can contact academies directly using the information in this brochure.
For general information referring all ESM Academies, please contact:
Faizel Simon
ESM Relationship Manager
MESSAGE FROM ADMISSIONS OFFICE
We are looking forward to welcoming our new families! Please check out the Welcome Pack 2020/2021, designed to assist our families to settle in.
Limited seats in KG through Grade 12 for 2020/2021 academic year are available. Please apply online through GAA Website or contact Admissions office:
KG - Grade 5: Ms. Hazel Barriga at h.barriga_gaa@gemsedu.com
Grade 6-12: Mr. Carlo Dumo at c.dumo_gaa@gemsedu.com
SAVE ON SCHOOL FEES
Facility to pay by credit card is made available. You can avail fee discounts by paying the whole years’ fees using your FAB GEMS Co Brand Credit Card.
FAB Representative Mr. Mark Henry (mobile: 0543144146, email: Mark.Gabrah@bankfab.com) will be able assist, if you wish to register for the above mentioned facility.
IMPORTANT!: Coordinate with FAB representative to ensure FAB records GAA tuition payment transaction(s) with the "12 months 0% Easy Payment Plan and no processing fee." Alternatively text "EPP" to number 2121 and FAB representative will be contacting you to arrange for Easy Payment Plan.
Use of Bank Points to pay school fees (For Emirates NBD, Citibank & ADCB customers).
Over 60+ new offers on the app allowing parents to save from the comfort of their home
Apple E-shop, with a curated list of Apple products & accessories for students. Offers great discounts and 8 GEMS Points for every AED 100 spent
At GEMS Education, we see it as our duty to provide every child with the best education possible. Our parent community are our best advocates and the Ambassador Programme is our way of saying thanks for playing an active role in our success. Introduce a new family or friend to the GEMS community and earn back 4% of the referred child’s annual tuition fee in the form of GEMS Points which will be redeemable against school fees or transport fees.
USEFUL APPS AND WEBSITES
Please make sure you have downloaded GEMS Connect parent portal app for your convenience:
Pay fees online
Track your child's bus transportation
School communication (emails, newsletter, etc)
Submit requests (re-enrollment, Transfer Certificates)
GEMS Ambassador program (refer a friend, get 4% discount on school fees)
and much more...
GEMS Alumni App
As the GEMS community, we understand that it is not just mere nostalgia that we associate our alma mater with, it is much beyond that. Our GEMS alumni across 80 countries are doing amazing things and we want to celebrate their successes every step of the way! Download and join the #GEMSAlumni App today by clicking on the links below:
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
App Store : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gems-alumni/id1496962338
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