November 5, 2020 ISSUE (next issue November 19)
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IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
Please remember to update the Data Protection and Consent Form, through:
or
GEMS Connect App
For more details, please read Mr. Rinaldo's letter, sent on October 27.
Letter to Parents DPL.pdf
SCOPE 2020 Winners
Many of our GEMS American Academy students were part of the SCOPE 2020 climate change conference in late October. In the last newsletter, we announced all of the representatives. This week, we would like to recognize some of these students for winning in their categories. We are very proud of them and, again, it shows that GAA’s mission to develop global citizens who have the confidence and conviction to pursue their dreams and impact the world is truly being achieved!
Congratulations to the following students!
3rd Place! Easels of Earth (Art) Group 1
Eshal Siddiqui
Minju Shin
Sherina Alnuaimi
2nd Place! Easels of Earth (Art) Group 2
Raja Nursarah Mohar
Virtual Cross Country Penguin Pumpkin Run
On Saturday 31st of October, GAA Wildcats successfully participated in a Cross Country event held at Hudayriat Island. Middle School Boys and Girls competed in a 3 km run and High School Boys and Girls in a 6km run.
This event was by invitation of Anglo-American School of Moscow and our athletes ran against American International School of Budapest, The English School of Bogota, QSI Almaty International School, Tashkent International School, American Community School Beirut, ABA Oman International School, International School of Panama, Kyiv International School, AIS Vienna, Whittle School & Studios, American international School of Johannesburg, International School of Tanganyika, Kazakhstan International School (Almaty), ACS Hillingdon, (UK) Letovo school, Shanghai American School Pudong, American School of The Hague, ACS Athens, and The English School (Bogotá) Colombia.
Congratulations to everyone for being part of this wonderful event!
Here are our Top results from each division:
Our Booster club and GAAPA are providing for all winners with awards. They will receive a Wildcat T-shirt and luggage tag with the Wildcats logo.
Special thank you to all volunteers, parents, coaches and staff who came and supported our athletes.
We are looking forward to our next sport event!
Ms. Iliana and Mr. David
Go Wildcats!
YEARBOOK 2020-2021
ORDER FORM 2020-21.pdfWe can all agree that this year is very unique and our lives are very different than before.
The 2020/2021 yearbook will have a very personal feel to it and will capture the craziness of this school year.
Due to safety restrictions and considering that number of our students are still on full distance learning, we will not have Stu Williamson take student formal photos at school this year. In case things change, we may schedule the photoshoot for March 2021.
This is where we need our Parents and Students' help:
For KG/Elementary, we ask that parents send a recent picture of their child doing anything they like, eating, playing, exercising... clear face and good lighting.
For MS/HS, we ask that students send us a selfie, that can be funny but appropriate.
Homeroom and advisory teachers will reach out to their students/parents shortly with details. We hope to get the photos before the Winter Break.
Let's make a delicious lemonade out of the lemons, so generously given by 2020!
If you didn't get your copy of Yearbook 2019-2020, it is still available. Contact Ms. Fatma, Parent Relations Executive, at pre_gaa@gemsedu.com for payment details.
November 3-7: Grade 6 Virtual Art Showcase
November 6-7: GEMS E-Sports FIFA 2020 Tournament (click for more info)
November 8-9: World Kindness Day Celebration: Wear Orange!
November 10-11: Elementary Wildcats Day: Wear Blue and White!
November 12: No School Day (Half Term as per revised calendar)
PBIS_spirit day.mp4EXCITING AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
ABU DHABI SAILING ACADEMY
Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy is organizing Beginners and Intermediate courses for this coming weekend:
Beginners:
Friday, November 6th, 2020 and Saturday, November 7th, 2020: 7:30h to 12:30h
Intermediate:
Friday, November 6th, 2020 and Saturday, November 7th, 2020: 14:00h to 19:00h
NOTE: The Course may need to cancel due to unstable weather condition.
ADSA is also organizing courses on weekdays after 3 pm. Please contact for more information.
Contact Team ADSA:
Hristo Hristov, General Manager / Principal
Mobile: 050 614 1689
Abu Dhabi Sailing Academy, operated by Fairwind Sailing Sports Club
Mobile: 0504047688
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
VIRTUAL MUSIC CLASSES
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
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
IT DEPARTMENT:
Secondary School related:
Sandeep Pavithran, ext 284, email: s.pavithran_gaa@gemsedu.com
Elementary School related:
Miguel Angelo S Bernabe, ext 230, email: m.bernabe_gaa@gemsedu.com
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