Message from Head of School

MR. ROBERT RINALDO

Dear GAA Community,

It is an exciting time of the school year. Our class of 2023 will graduate next week, followed by KG2, 5th, and 8th grade promotion ceremonies in the weeks ahead. Our GAA Sports Awards Banquet and Advanced Band Recital recognized the hard work and achievement of our students, and we still have numerous field trips and other activities to look forward to.

However, along with the festivities, we must also remember our end-of-year academic responsibilities. Students are preparing for Exams, End of Course Projects, and the PYP exhibit, and it is important to get the needed rest to dedicate ourselves to finishing the year on a strong note academically, with commitment and dedication.

As a community we are at our best when we support and uplift one another. I ask all the GAA community to encourage and lend a helping hand to those who need it. Let’s show respect for one another, and appreciation for our teachers that have guided us this year.

Together we can create an environment that fosters growth and continue to build a GAA sense of community. 

Warm Regards,

Robert Rinaldo

2022-2023 YEARBOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!

2022-2023 Yearbooks have arrived! You can collect your copy from Main Reception during school hours.

Price: AED 175 (can be paid in Accounts office or through Parent Portal Activities section)

REMINDERS:

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!

وصف المهمة

قامت المعلمتان غادة محمد وتميمة فرحان من أكاديمية جيمس الأمريكية بإطلاق مسابقة كتابة قصة قصيرة مصورة بعنوان (الكاتب الماهر) لطلاب الصّف الثامن. 


أبدع طلابنا في كتاباتهم، وتشجيعًا ودعمًا منّا لإنجازاتهم وحتى يتخطى إنجازهم حيز صفوفهم ومدرستهم، قمنا بالاتفاق مع منصّة عصافير للقراءة كي يطّلعوا على القصص ويختاروا الأفضل منها لينشر على منصتهم. 


وافقت منصة عصافير مشكورة على هذه المبادرة وقد تم اختيار قصّة الطالب معاذ غانم بعنوان (البطل الخارق) وتكريمه من قبلهم وذلك عن طريق نشر القصة على منصتهم بالإضافة إلى مكافأة مالية سيستلمها ولى أمره.


 نشكر تعاون منصّة عصافير مع أكاديمية جيمس الأمريكية ومساهمتهم معنا في تحفيز طلابنا على الإبداع والإنجاز.

Ms. Ghada Mohammed and Tamima Farhan have launched a short story writing contest entitled (The Amazing Author) for grade eight students.

Our students excelled in their writing, and we always encourage their creativity and help them to take their achievement beyond their classrooms and schools, to their outside world. Therefore, we contacted the Asafeer Reading Platform and we ask them if they can read the stories of our students and choose the best ones to publish on their platform.

Asafeer platform has accepted the initiative, and the story of the student Moaz Ghanem titles "The Superhero" was chosen and honored by them, by publishing the story on their platform, in addition to a financial reward.

We express gratitude to Asafeer platform for its cooperation with GEMS American Academy and its contribution to motivating our students to be ingenious and creative.

Moaz Mohamed Ahmed Abdelmahid Ghanem - Superhero.pdf

GAA Parent Association News

2023-2024 GAAPA BOARD

MAY 29 - JUNE 2 - TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at glance:

🌺 Important dates:

👉22 May-2 June - Pre order your golden roses

👉29 May- Coffee cart

👉31 May- Gift cart along with snacks and lunch contributions by the parents

👉2 June- Raffle Day

🌺 Send a photo: Deadline 26 May. We will be compiling a video of your kids saying thank you to their teachers. All grades are welcome to participate. Please email a photo to 👉 gaathankyou@gmail.com.

🌺 Raffle: If you have any idea for raffle items or experiences please contact gaa.parentsteam@gmail.com by 26 May and snacks/food on 31 May.

🌺 Signup: Please fill out the form for contributions. https://bit.ly/AppreciationWeek2023

🌺 WhatsApp group: Join our “Teacher Appreciation Week” group for any information or questions. 👉https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0eplyszwNJBs5id52p6o1 

Head of School

ADMISSIONS

FINANCE

CLINIC

Parent Relations Executive

Government Relations Executive (for ADEK issues)

SLICES CATERING

BBT BUS TRANSPORTATION

GAAPA (GAA Parent Association)

Booster Club

IT

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Elementary Principal

Elementary Vice Principal (Gr. KG-2)

Elementary Vice Principal (Gr. 3-5)

Elementary Secretary

KG-Grade 1 Guidance Counsellor

Grades 2-5 Guidance Counsellor

PYP Coordinator

Secondary Principal

Middle School Vice Principal (Grades 6-8)

High School Vice Principal (Grades 9-10)

High School Vice Principal (Grades 11-12)

Secondary Secretary:

Middle School Counsellor (Grades 6-8)

High School Counsellors (by students' last names)

IBDP Coordinator:

Curriculum Coordinator:

IT DEPARTMENT:

By Email:

By Phone/WhatsApp:

02-2019-666

USEFUL APPS AND WEBSITES

Please make sure you have downloaded GEMS Connect parent portal app for your convenience:

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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