March 25, 2022 Issue (next issue on April 22, 2022)

Secondary

Please read whole school news section for recent updates regarding ramadan timings!

Message from SECONDARY Principal,

MR. KAIN KLINKHAMMER

k.klinkhammer_gaa@gemsedu.com

Hello GAA Students and Families:

Spring Break! We made it!

Please take this vacation to recharge your batteries in a way that works for you. We have just completed the most difficult stretch of the school year, and we should use this break to prepare for the end of the year.

Once we come back from Spring Break, we will be in the holy month of Ramadan. We have just received guidance from ADEK as to school hours during this month. This is what the secondary’s timetable will be during Ramadan:

Please note that classes will continue as usually. We are sensitive to students who are fasting, and we encourage students who are struggling to speak with teachers and administration. We are here to work with you.

We wish everyone safe travels. We will miss you.

Sincerely,

Kain Klinkhammer

Secondary Principal

REMINDER FOR ELECTIVE CHOICES

for returning Middle School Families

Good afternoon MS Parents and Students ,

This message is only for families returning to GAA for the 2022-2023 academic school year.

This is a friendly reminder to complete the Elective choices for your child for next year if you have not already. If you have already completed, please disregard this email.

For current Grade 6 students (will be in Grade 7 next year), please use the link HERE to complete the elective choices if you have not already.
For current Grade 7 students (will be in Grade 8 next year), please use the link HERE to complete the elective choices if you have not already.

Thank you for your support and have a great spring break!

Mr. Scott Macdonald

MS Vice Principal

NEWS FROM social studies DEPARTMENT

Social Studies Newsletter (1).pdf

Secondary Library

Ms. Anna Parente

This month’s issue includes:

Reading Month
Staff Spotlight: Ms. Kristine Kirby
Staff Pick of the Month: Mr. Robert Rinaldo
Teachers and Students Book Recommendations
Reading Personality Quiz
New Books in the library
Spring Reading Lists

March Newsletter

Thank you for all your help, support and participation in celebrating the Reading Month. Browse the Reading Month website to see all the fun activities we had this month celebrating READING!

Happy Spring Break!

Reading Month Website

IBDP ART EXHIBITION

Dear GAA Community,

Please visit Art Exhibition by our IBDP2 Students, which is taking place March 23-April 29 in Mezzanine 1st floor, to view really astonishing works by our talented IB Art Students.

You can see some photos from the opening night reception below.

IBDP Art Exhibition Opening Night

2021-2022 YEARBOOK ORDERS ARE OPEN!

March 28-April 8: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 2 - Expected start of Holy Month of Ramadan
April 11-12: School resumes as asynchronous learning.
April 13: School resumes face-to-face.
April 19: Information Session about "Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting Program" @8:00am
April 22: Senior Walk
April 23: TEDx Youth at GAA
May 2-4: Eid Al Fitr (Ramadan Holiday)