Welcome Back....
I hope everyone had a restful, enjoyable holiday. It is nice to have everyone back and ready to return to the task of learning.
Thanks to everyone who came to the Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences prior to the holiday. It is a great opportunity to communicate and collaborate with each other as we all work towards helping our students experience success.
Teachers will be working with Erma Anderson, a math/science consultant, throughout this week to assist us in reflecting on quality assessment practices to use with students. Ms. Anderson has a good understanding of our ACS students as she has visited ACS previously.
This is the last week for the ball collection campaign our Gr 8 students have been spearheading. Please, please, please support this project by donating one, or more, soccer balls as they attempt to provide recreational equipment for the approximately 7,000 children in refugee camps here in Jordan.
The last week of the first quarter is this week. On Thursday, Nov 8, Power School will close so teachers can complete comments for the student report cards. Power School will re-open on 19 Nov, the same day report cards will be sent home.
Students will receive Session 2 After School Activity information on 6 Nov. Students will have an opportunity to share the information with parents before the sign up process begins next week.
In Advisory, on Thursday, students will learn how to read and understand their MAP tests results in order to establish learning goals for the rest of the school year. MAP scores are one of many measurements of progress teachers and students utilize in the learning process.
Lastly, please make note that Thursday, 15 Nov and Thursday, 22 Nov will both be school holidays for students.
Enjoy your evening,
Rhonda Isley
MS Principal
risley@acsamman.edu.jo