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Week Eighteen - January 26th, 2024
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
Dear GIS Primary Families,
As we conclude Semester One, we are proud to share the efforts and achievements of our students as it has been a productive period of learning and growth.
Prior to sending home our semester one report cards, we invite you to Parent-Teacher Conferences next Thursday and Friday. These meetings offer an opportunity to discuss your child's progress and view evidence of learning and/or next steps. Please sign up for a slot using our online system (PTC) by Wednesday.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/GEMS_International_School_PYP
Next Thursday and Friday, there will be no regular school days for students. A big thank-you to our coordinators for organizing an informative session on understanding reports this past week. ConnectEd sessions help parents understand the PYP curriculum and their child's academic progress.
Next week we will be taking school photos. Parents will have an opportunity to purchase individual and class photos through Stu Williamson. Please ensure your child is in school uniform (not PE kit) on their photo day.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning
PYP curriculum resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
Jan 29-31 - PYP School Photos
Jan 25 - Jan 31 - Reading Assessments (MAP and NGRT)
Jan 31 - Connect Ed - My Child, My Reader (PYP Library)
Feb 1-2 - Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
Week beginning Feb 5: Week Without Walls - G3,4,5
Week beginning Feb 19: Student Leadership Spirit week: Mind, Body, Spirit and Friendship.
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
SAVE THE DATES for our future Connect Eds
The purpose of the Connect Eds is to support our parent community with information related to social, emotional, and academics for their children.
We have a plethora of knowledge and expertise in our Primary School Team, and they will provide practical information and strategies.
The parent community is an integral part of GIS, and we feel it is essential to make them part of our learning community.
We hope to see many of you at the Connect Eds, and closer to the time, we will send you more information on the ConnectEds in our Newsletter for times, locations and the facilitators.
Peek into Learning: Engaging
Peek into Learning: Engaging
Over the next five weeks we'll be showcasing the five key Learning Principles at GIS. These principles guide us in recognizing and achieving high-quality learning experiences. They are: purposeful, engaging, connected, innovative, and ambitious learning.
This week we spotlight Engaging Learning, a key part of our high-quality education. Engaging Learning means our students are excited about what they learn, and they play an active role in their education. They get to choose topics that interest them, ask questions, and think deeply about their lessons. Our teachers make learning fun and ensure that every student's needs are met. By doing this, we help our students not only learn better but also enjoy their learning journey. Stay tuned as we explore more of our core learning principles in the coming weeks!
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.
Please remember that weekly updates will come to you through Toddle.
Please remember that weekly updates will come to you through Toddle.
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
Drop Off (7:50-8:10): Parents PK-G1 drop in classroom
Drop Off: (7:50-8:10) Grade 2-5 through gate 8 or gate 4
Late: any student arriving after the national anthem must get a late slip at front reception/gate 4.
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Pick up (3:05 or 11:30 on Friday): PK-G1 pick up from classroom
Pick up (3:15 or 11:40 on Friday) Pick up through gate 8 or 4
*due to crowding at gate 4, we have allocated a safe space near the pirate ship for PYP students to wait for parents. During adverse weather or lengthy waits, students will be moved to the canteen. Follow up with with a parent or guardian will take place after 30 min. We appreciate parents effort to collect children in time.
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.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
GIS Primary Behavior Policy 2.pdfPage updated
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