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Week Five - September 28th, 2023
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
Good afternoon parents,
It was wonderful to take part in the celebrations today for Prophet Mohammed's (PBUH) birthday. Thank- you to our Arabic and Islamic teachers and students for planning the activities for us. We hope everyone has an enjoyable long weekend.
This has been a busy week of interviews and speeches for our student leadership positions. They have been thinkers, risk takers and communicators sharing some incredible ideas. Well done to everyone who took part, and good luck to all who are awaiting to hear the final results next week!
Next week we invite parents to meet with their child's teacher to discuss the settling in period to their new grade and class. Teachers are ready to learn more about your child (with your help) and to discuss some important learning goals for the year. Single subject teacher names can be located in your class announcement via Toddle. Please sign up for conferences via this link https://ptcfast.com/schools/GEMS_International_School_PYP
Have a wonderful long weekend!
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning
Primary Pages - link to Grade and Class pages
PYP reminders and resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
October 4th - PYP Student Leadership Announcements
October 4th at 1.45pm-2.45pm - Connect Ed - English Language Learning at GIS (ELL)- please RSVP here
October 2nd - 4th - GISPA Health Week
October 5-6th - 1:1 Parent Teacher Listening Conferences *Students will not attend school on these (1.5) days
October 16h-23rd - Mid-Term Break
October 31st - Creepy Crawly Dance Party
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
We are excited to announce the first event which will be co-created with the 2023/24 student council - Creepy Crawly day.
It is time to start getting creative and thinking about what your costume might be for our upcoming Creepy Crawly Dance on October 31st. Please refrain from violent or overly scary costumes (no weapons or scary masks). Students from PreK-G5 will be asked to donate 5AED to participate in the costume dress up dance, which will be donated to a good cause.
Connect Ed - SAVE THE DATES
Connect Ed - SAVE THE DATES
Please Save the Dates for the upcoming Connect Eds.
The purpose of the Connect Eds is to support our parent community with 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 important to make them part of our learning community.
We hope to see you many of you at the Connect Eds and closer to the time we will send you more information on the ConnectEds in our Newsletter.
Peek into Learning:
Peek into Learning:
PYP was pleased to welcome the commencement of various extracurricular activities this week and last. The campus was abuzz with students participating in various pursuits, including arts, sports, and academic clubs. This diverse engagement reflects the school's dedication to fostering holistic development and providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and build on the learning that has been taken place within classrooms. It's been heartening to see our students come together to pursue their passions, and we look forward to witnessing their growth and achievements in these activities.
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. From next week, all information will sent through Toddle, so please inform your cklass 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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