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Week Four - September 20th, 2024
Sarah McLean
Head of Primary
Dear GIS Primary Families,
I hope this message finds you well. We had another fantastic week in the PYP full of learning, assessment and celebration.
Today we celebrated International Dot Day in PYP. Our PreK - G1 students dressed up in their most creative dot-themed outfits, adding a vibrant splash of color and joy to the day. Meanwhile, students in Grades 2-5 were supported by our parents association, GISPA, to paint dots in different ways as a special activity. A special thanks goes to GISPA for their continued support in organizing these fun and enriching activities.
This week we also hosted part 2 of our Our recent Back to School event focused on connection. The event(s) was a tremendous success, with over 500 parents attending over the 3 days! It was heartening to see such strong engagement from our parent community as we come together and learn about their students' new grade levels, meet their homeroom teachers and connect with other parents. Your participation makes GIS a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Please find the back-to-school event slides, and as promised during the presentation I am resharing the PYP Curriculum Site, which houses all of our curriculum documents for core subjects and single subjects.
As you know, we have begun and continue to complete our external assessments. This week students in G1-5 took the NGRT (New Group Reading Test) assessments. Next week and beyond, they will take MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments. These assessments are essential for helping us understand each student’s individual learning needs and progress, allowing us to tailor our teaching accordingly.
Thank you for your ongoing support in making GIS a vibrant, collaborative, and thriving learning community.
Warm regards,
Sarah McLean
International DOT Day
International DOT Day
Observed annually on or around September 15, International Dot Day is inspired by author Peter H. Reynolds' book “The Dot,” which teaches creativity, courage and collaboration.
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.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
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