Dear Parents,

We understand there are certain concerns around the Coronavirus. We want to assure you that at GAA we are monitoring the situation very closely. GEMS Education is in contact with all the relevant authorities who are working closely with our Health & Safety teams. If you have any travel plans, please ensure that you follow the travel advisories of the countries you are planning to visit. Anyone visiting from China, or who has just returned from China should notify the school. If your child is sick, please refrain from sending them to school and seek medical advice from your GP. We would like to urge parents to avoid reacting to messages on social media and WhatsApp groups. Anything official will come directly through the school.

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has taken efforts to safeguard students and employees working in the education sector, and to maintain a healthy education environment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADEK and the Ministry of Education (MoE) are working closely with the concerned entities to keep education institutions in Abu Dhabi fortified from the virus. As a precautionary measure, all Abu Dhabi education institutions are requested to follow the procedures as sent by ADEK. Please scroll down to view ADEK’s educational guidelines to deal with the virus. For further information about the Novel Coronavirus, please click on the link below:

https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/health-information/Novel%20Coronavirus

Please take care if you are travelling during upcoming school break (February 12-13) and follow the general health and safety guidelines provided by local authorities.

Please continue to promote the good hygiene habits among our students.

GAA will continue to follow the School, Ministry of Health and ADEK protocols to ensure the Health and Safety of our students and staff.

Kathryn Miner

Head of School and CEO

Congratulations to our Elementary students, who participated to Trimathlon with Mathnaseum UAE and showed amazing results:

• 3rd Place: Jacobo De La Higuera and Skyden Conradie from grade 2
• 2nd Place: Mihai Narita, Guy Mauro and Idrees Traina from grade 3
• 3rd Place: Petr Shapiro and Aisha Abdelhakim from grade 5.

This was a math competition where teams from different schools (GAA, GCIS, ACS, GWA) participated. Each school selected a team of three students per grade to compete in two parts: 1. MAGIC SQUARES and PROBLEM SOLVING, 2. MENTAL MATH

We are extremely proud of all participants and wish them many more achievements to come!

Here are some photos from the prize-giving ceremony:

Our Grade 5 students Nicolas Gainza Yepez and Eshal Siddiqui from GAA Roots and Shoots attended an awards ceremony on February 6, 2020. These students created a poster and a video that was shared with all attendees, including Dr. Jane Goodall. The students shared what they have done this year to raise environmental awareness and help the community including promoting proper recycling habits, donate plastic bottles to be turned into clothing, and completing eco- friendly crafts.

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(please note, updated regularly)

• February 9: Stu Williamson make up Student Photo Session
• February 9: PYP Author Visit: Matt Holm
• February 10: PYP Exhibition Parent Information Session @7:50 am and @2:20 pm at GAA Planetarium
• February 11: IB Course Fair @ 3:00-4:30pm in Multipurpose Room
• February 12-13: No school day (Admin offices will remain open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm)
• February 21: 9th Annual International Food Festival @5:00 - 7:00 pm, GAA Field
• February 23-27: KG and Elementary Book Week
• February 27: Half Day/Pizza Day, school dismisses @12:00. Theme of Elementary School Dress Down: Book Character
• March 4-5: Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school days)

Dear GAA Parents,

Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy is proud to announce that our sailing school for children ages 8 to 17 is open. This is a longtime dream and now materializing into reality. The Academy has now a fleet of 8 Optimist(ages 8-15) and 6 Beneteau first 7.5(ages 15-17) on our base at Yas Marina.

The mission is: Sailing For All, In a Fun, Safe and Efficient Way to Learn this Amazing Sport!

NEXT STEPS:

If interested without the sea trial, contact the ADSA at adsailingacademy@gmail.com.

FOR CHILDREN

A - School programs: 10 hours (4 weeks/ 1 time per week) - PRICE: 900 Dhs

B - Weekends: 10 hours (3 weeks / 1 time per weekend) - PRICE: 1,200 Dhs

D - ADSA RACING TEAM: For kids that would like to race, price to be announced.

Check out below brochure for more information!

Dear GAA Community,

Please visit Main Reception for unclaimed lost items of value (such as, phones, airpods, keys, etc)

The following items are stored in Main Lobby under central stairs:

• Uniforms
• Swimming Kits
• Shoes
• Bags
• Books
• Water bottles

Our preferred Apple provider, JTRS (Just The Right Solutions), has created an e-store from which you can purchase a number of Apple products below retail costs. JTRS Education is offering discounts on MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and iPads, as well as add-ons, cases and extended warranties.

Below, you will find a document on how to locate and sign-up for the e-store to see the discounted products and make a purchase. Once purchased, JTRS Education will be in communication with you about when they will be delivered to the school. Once they have been delivered to GAA, you may pick your devices up from the ICT office here at the school.

If you have any further questions, please contact JTRS directly at +971 4 338 0990 or info@jtrs.ae