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Week Thirty Three - May 26th, 2023
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
Dear PYP Parents,
We had a wonderful time getting ready for next week, where we celebrate the arts in the Primary school. “Splashes” of music, drama and visual arts were evident throughout the school through surprise songs,poems and dances by the children.
The IB PYP highly regards the arts and promotes creative thinking and innovation. It helps students to become global thinkers and connect their learning to real-world experiences.
We look forward to welcoming all the parents next week for concerts, plays and art exhibitions. Please check the schedule for your child’s performance timings.
Head of Primary, GIS
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Nutritional Tips for Creating Healthy School Lunch Boxes
Peek Into Learning: Provocations for Arts week
Primary Pages - link to Grade and Class pages
PYP reminders and resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
May - Healthy Eating Campaign Month
May 29-June 2 - GIS Arts Week
June 16- Last day of ECAS
June 19-22- Splish Splash Week
June 20 - PYP Sports Awards
June 23 - G5 PYP Completion Ceremony
June 26 - Last Day of School
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
Healthy Eating Month Continued
Healthy Eating Month Continued
A big Thank You to Arooj Abid- Slices Community Engagement and Nutrition Manager for leading a parent ConnectEd sharing tips on creating nutritious school lunches for early years children.
A big Thank You to Arooj Abid- Slices Community Engagement and Nutrition Manager for leading a parent ConnectEd sharing tips on creating nutritious school lunches for early years children.
ConnectEd Takeaway's: : Click on document below to open
Tips on creating nutritious school lunches for early years children (GIS)[64].pdfPrimary Student Leaders continue to spread awareness about healthy eating
Primary Student Leaders continue to spread awareness about healthy eating
Peek Into Learning: Arts Week Provocations
Peek Into Learning: Arts Week Provocations
Throughout the week, our arts team has been creating "splashes" or thought-provoking experiences to ignite excitement and build. momentum for our upcoming Arts Week Exhibition. These engaging activities and installations have encouraged PYP students to demonstrate various Learner Profile attributes such as communication, open-mindedness, and risk-taking. By fostering an environment that values expression, we aim to empower students to explore their artistic abilities, showcase their unique perspectives, and recognize the importance of artistic expression as a means of effective communication and self-discovery.
Provocations for Arts Week.mp4
to check your child's class page
to check your child's class page
Primary Class Pages
Primary Class Pages
Check out for weekly class updates
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
GIS Primary Handbook 2022_23.docx.pdfPrimary Handbook 2022-2023
Primary Handbook 2022-2023
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
Parents PK-G1 drop/pick up in classroom (through gate 4,6,8)
Grade 2-5 drop/pick up either gate 4 or gate 8
Late/Tardy: any student arriving after the national anthem must get a late slip at front reception/gate 4
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Email your child's homeroom teacher before 8am so that he / she can mark their absence as excused.
Complete an absence form for an absence of more than 2 days and submit to PYP office or homeroom teacher on the child's first day back.
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)
Email the gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com and your child's homeroom teacher 24 hours in advance to ensure your child and their leave slip are prepared in advance.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
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