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Week Thirty Five - June 28th, 2024
Dear GIS Primary Families,
As we approach the end of another successful academic year, here are some key updates and celebrations from this week:
End-of-Year Reports:
Our team is finalizing the reports, which will provide a comprehensive overview of your child's progress and achievements throughout the year. Reports can be accessed through your GEMS parent portal and will be available by Wednesday.
Celebrations This Week:
PYP Sports Awards: Was on June 24th, celebrating our young athletes' dedication and sportsmanship.
Grade 5 PYP Completion Ceremony: June 28th honored our Grade 5 students as they transition to the next phase of their educational journey in MYP.
Next Week's Celebrations:
Class Parties: Every class will have a chance to celebrate their accomplishments this year.
Summer Dance Party: A fun event led by student leaders to mark the end of the school year. Donations of 5AED will go to Dar Al Ber.
Transition to the Next Grade:
All students have visited their next grade to learn about expectations.
Parents will receive information to help prepare for the next grade.
End of Year
Last Day for Students is July 4th.
Drop-In for Report Questions is July 5th: Parents will be required to contact the homeroom teacher to schedule a meeting on this day.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. As you may be aware, I have been called off campus for a family emergency, and Ms. Sarah and Ms. Aamna (Assistant Heads of Primary) are supporting me on campus for any immediate needs. Please continue to reach out to the Primary Office for any immediate needs, and the appropriate leader will be happy to follow up.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Gökçe in Grade 1, who came second place at a Gymnastics competition in Dubai called the Coach Sveta Rhythmic Gymnastic Club. Gökçe competed in new in rhythmic gymnastics, and it was her first competition! She competed against other gymnasts in Dubai and had a successful hands-free routine.
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning (times 2!)
Student Life Updates
Student Spotlight
PYP curriculum resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
July 1st - July 3rd - Step Up days - G5
July 4th - Last day of school for students and Summer Party
July 5th - Optional Parent-Teacher conference
Aug 26th - First Day for new students and Grade 6 students (current Grade 5)
Aug 27th - First Day of School next academic year
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
Grade 5 to 6 Transition
Grade 5 to 6 Transition
For Information of all the sessions we have to support Grade 5 through transition
Peek Into Learning
Peek Into Learning
practical application (mathematics)
Despite the academic year coming to a close, the practical application of learning never stops here at GIS. The children in Grade 1 have been applying the mathematical understanding they have developed over the year to plan their own class party. With an imagined budget of 300 AED per group, the young learners were tasked with applying their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills by creating a shopping list for next week's class party. In this way, the children are applying their learning in a fun and exciting way, relevant to their lives. Have a look through the other pictures from the week, and see if you can figure out what mathematical concepts are being explored in practical ways this week!
Peek Into Learning: Practical Application (Mathematics)
Peek Into Learning: Practical Application (Mathematics)
Despite the academic year coming to a close, the practical application of learning never stops here at GIS. The children in Grade 1 have been applying the mathematical understanding they have developed over the year to plan their own class party. With an imagined budget of 300 AED per group, the young learners were tasked with applying their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills by creating a shopping list for next week's class party. In this way, the children are applying their learning in a fun and exciting way, relevant to their lives. Have a look through the other pictures from the week, and see if you can figure out what mathematical concepts are being explored in practical ways this week.
Peek Into Learning: Step Up Day
Peek Into Learning: Step Up Day
Our school had our annual step-up day, a special morning where students got a preview of the next grade level. Each class spent time visiting areas where they'll learn next year, getting a feel for what's coming up. Teachers planned a series of engaging activities to introduce the new academic and social landscapes. It was a lively morning filled with energy and excitement as students got a glimpse of next year's subjects and potential classmates. By the end of the session, every student left energized and eager about advancing to the next grade. This event plays a key role in smoothing transitions and building enthusiasm for the new academic year ahead.
In a few weeks, Grade 5 will have a series of step-up days where they will visit the MYP, so keep an eye out for that.
Student Life
Student Leadership workshop
This week student leaders participated in a student leadership workshop, where students from both primary and secondary collaborated to reflect on this academic year’s events as well as looking forward to what leadership might look like next year.
Students had the chance to listen to guest speakers about their experience as leaders and what it means to be an effective leader.
We were then able to celebrate all of our student leaders contribution to student life with a certificate presentation, movie and pizza party.
We are immensely proud of what our leaders achieved this year, how they’ve progressed and are excited to see what the future holds for them all!
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.
Class information and schedules
Class information and schedules
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
(please note that times differ during the holy month of Ramadan)
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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