Week of 14 April

Good Evening,

Welcome back. I trust everyone had an enjoyable, restful week last week while enjoying some extra family time--extra time with our kids--a small thing we can all feel incredibly fortunate to have.

We missed your kids and glad they are back. Here we go into the final push of the school year....

Thank Yous:

• Mr. Blixt for a great concert right before the break. It was quite interactive and a positive time for students to showcase their musical progress.
• Mr. Person for a great science fair. I must say..I saw more inquisitive, persistent students work on this project than I have ever seen. This is a huge undertaking on the part of Mr. Person--we appreciate his efforts.
• MS StuCo for organizing the entire MS study body to "sneak away" for ice cream while the teachers wondered where they were......a fun April Fools day for all!

Reminders:

• Grade 8 has their High Ropes Trip this week--Monday and Tuesday. Thank you for your support...I do believe your son/daughter will have an opportunity to learn about themselves when faced with a challenge and develop their sense of self. Please share whatever feedback you get with us...I would certainly be interested in knowing. (see above Gr 8 Ropes Course link for group assignments)
• Grade 7 departs for Adventure Jordan on Tuesday. Please remind students to bring extra water, a snack/lunch for on the bus, to dress conservatively, and an open, positive attitude. (see above Gr 7 Adventure Jordan link for packing list, etc.)
• Grade 6 departs for Adventure Jordan on Wednesday. Also, please remind students to bring extra water, a snack/lunch for on the bus, to dress conservatively, and an open, positive attitude. (see above Gr 6 Adventure Jordan link for packing list, etc.)

These trips are about learning from an academic point of view, but, more importantly, they are about our, your, children learning about themselves. We want our children, your children, to be able to have enough experiences to leave us one day armed with what they need to write their own chapters in their lives. Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of nurturing this part of your child's development.....I mean that sincerely..there is no greater honor.

Updates:

• Student Led Conferences are next week. This is a "stop the world" time so we can all focus on what your son/daughter has to say about themselves as a learner and their learning accomplishments.
• After School Activity sign ups will be sent tomorrow. We have a couple more details to finalize before sending out the information. Session 4 will begin next week.

I know I keep saying it, but thank you again for all of your support. I have really never been in a more supportive, friendly school community. Thanks for all of your positive, constructive communications.

Have a great week,

Rhonda Isley
MS Principal
risley@acsamman.edu.jo