Sunday, September 1, 2013

Week of 1 September

Good Evening,

Thank you for your support as we completed our first week of school last week. All of the students seemed to have settled in a bit by the end of the week and we saw lots of smiles each day. I am sure those smiles were to demonstrate their eagerness to be back with their teachers and had nothing to do with seeing their friends...ha ha!

Notes for this week:

Last Thursday we sat with each student to ensure they could log onto their email, Power School, and Moodle accounts. All students were able to have functioning accounts as of Thursday. Today we worked out one last tweak to their Moodle accounts so each student can have access to school wide information in the ALL MS (Middle School) group on Moodle.

As parents, you should also have access to Power School and Moodle. Please contact us if you have questions about these accounts.

ACS Swim Team information:
Practices are Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
4:30-5:30 or 5:30-6:30
@ Cambridge School
Starting Sept 3 thru December
Fees: 350 JD

website: acspiranhasswimteam.shutterfly.com

Questions, please contact the receptionist at ACS.

Back to School Night is next week. This is a time for you to meet your son/daughter's teacher and receive a brief understanding of the course contents for the school year. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm and should end at approximately 8:00.

Team Building Week
MS students will spend time learning about working together as a team and how to collaborate with each other during Team Building Week. Each grade level will experience a variety of games and activities that provide them with experience in these areas. Grade 7 and 8 will be divided into 2 groups with one group participating in the activities while the other group remains on campus.

On the designated grade level day, students will depart campus at 8:15 and return approximately 2:45. Students will be informed at the end of this week which group they are in for the activities. Activity locations are as follows:

Gr 8 students will go to the High Ropes course at Seilgarten in Amman on Sept 8 and 9.
Gr 7 students will go to Noor Stables in Amman on Sept 11 and 12
All Gr 6 students will go to Noor Stables in Amman on Sept 15

Students will need a sack lunch on their designated day. We also recommend a hat and sunscreen. We must have up-to-date parent contact information on file in order for students to be able to participate. The cost of this activity (35 JD) will be included in your school invoice. If you have any questions, please contact us: risley@acsamman.edu.jo

Enjoy your evening and thank you again for helping to make the first week a positive week.