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Week Sixteen - January 17th, 2024
Sarah McLean
Head of Primary
Dear Primary Families,
This week, PYP was filled with excitement as we celebrated Lit-Fest! It has been a joy to see our students immerse themselves in the magical world of reading. Highlights of the week included inspiring author visits, daily "DEAR" time (drop everything and read), and mystery reader visits to classrooms! Another favorite moment was the Lit-Picnic we hosted today on the sports pitch. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this week unforgettable!
Looking Ahead: Important Updates
NGRT Reading Assessments
Next week, students will participate in their reading assessments (NGRT). These assessments help us understand each student’s reading progress and guide our teaching strategies. For more information about the NGRT and its purpose, please find the details below.PYP School Photos
PYP Photos will take place the week of January 27th. Your child’s homeroom teacher will communicate the specific day for their class soon. Please note that students must wear their full school uniform for photos including black or white shoes only.G4-5 Drama Productions
Families of Grade 4 and Grade 5 students, please mark your calendars for the exciting G4-5 Drama Productions happening during the week of January 27th. We look forward to showcasing our students’ hard work and creativity on stage!February 3–5: Midterm Break (no school for students).
February 6–7: Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school for students). Details regarding PTC scheduling will be shared next week; when all parents will recieve a link to sign up for conferences.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for all that we do. Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to another week of learning and growing together!
Warm regards,
Sarah McLean
Winter 2025- Reading assessment Letter Primary .pdfclick to enlarge and read
Emirates Festival of Literature Arcadia Book in a Box
Emirates Festival of Literature Arcadia Book in a Box
Exciting news!
Last term the Falcon Book Club ECA created a story book in a box, out of recycled materials, for the annual Emirates Festival of Literature Arcadia Book in a Box, a primary school competition. Jack and the beanstalk was the story chosen by the group, who spent many hours collecting suitable recycled materials, designing and creating their artwork. Images and an explanation were sent in to the Literature Foundation with the result that the Falcon book club’s creation has been shortlisted! Prize-giving will take place on Friday 31 January at the Festival of Literature.
Congratulations to the following students involved: Yara Mesak 4D, Serina Wahib 4D, Aria Raheja 4G, Alisa Tyureva 4D, Kiaan Ruthia 5A, Kden Krishnan 5A and Shatakshi Anand 5A.
Class information and schedules
Class information and schedules
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Keep up to date with what is happening in your child's class!
Parents have all received a notification to sign up for the Toddle platform. This is an exciting enhancement to our parent communication, and this year you will receive weekly updates through the Toddle platform.
This IB affiliated platform will offer opportunities for parents to remain up to date with their child's academic progress.
The below class pages will host resources for parents and will no longer have weekly messages. All information will be sent through Toddle, so please inform your class teacher if you have any trouble registering.
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Any absence (whether it is planned or unplanned ) must be communicated via email to the homeroom teacher and gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com by 8:00 AM. STS/bus users must also copy the STS manger on the email. vijesh.kumar@sts-group.com
A planned or extended absence beyond 2 days requires the completion of an absence request form.
Absence for more than 3 days requires prior approval if planned or a doctors clearance for illness related leave (in some cases a medical certificate is requested )
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
Parents are urged to schedule medical, dental and other appointments after school hours or during vacations.
A request must be submitted before a child can be released once in school for health and safety and reasons.
Filling in the form 24hrs in advance is expected where possible.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
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