Happy New Year 2016

 

“Like birds, let us,

Leave behind what we don't need to carry,

Grudges Sadness Pain Fear And Regrets.

Life is beautiful, Enjoy it.

Happy New Year 2016.

 

New Year is not about changing the Dates but Direction;

It's not about changing the Calendar but Commitment;

It's not about changing the Actions but Attitude;

It's not about changing the Fruit but Faith, Force and Focus!

May you Commit and Create the best New Year ever!.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEARNING IS FUN

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Dear Parents and Students,

“Winston Churchill once said, “Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” What worries us is that this is the attitude many of us have towards learning and development. What is it about traditional methods of dispensing information that make people shy away from learning new skills and developing their knowledge?

But why can’t the act of taking in new information, practicing it, applying it and retaining it be enjoyable? This isn’t the Matrix. We can’t plug you into a computer terminal and instantly teach you everything you need to know.  But we can make the process of learning less of a chore. In fact, if we approach it the right way, we can even make it fun.

The benefits of this approach are clear enough. Fun has a positive effect on learners’ motivation levels, determining what we learn and how much information we retain. This is important. Learning is not a one-off event. It requires repetition and dedication. Making the experience fun helps to keep learners curious and encourages repeat visits.”

 

Enjoy learning!

 

 

 

KG – Enjoy singing in Arabic, and practice your numbers and letters. Bring your work for show and tell in class. We will always be proud Arabic learners!  

 

 

 

First Grade – Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and the story of Ami Manssor. Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 

 

 

Second Grade - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and read the story of In The Basket  (Fe Alsalati) or The School’s Field (Malab Al madrasa). Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 



 

 

Grade Three - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and read the story of The Sun Rise (Ttalaat Alshams ) or The School’s Field (Malab Al madrasa). Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 

 

 





Grade Fourth - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read to your parents and read the story of His Bicycle is prettier (Drajatoho Ajmal ) Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 

 

 

Grade Five - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read to your parents and read the story of The Old Shoe (Alhetha Alqadeem) Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 

 

Dear Parents,

As your child’s greatest teacher and role model, it’s vital that you get involved in their schooling, rather than sitting back and letting teachers handle it all. Your child need to see the importance that you, as their parent, put on their education, though make sure this doesn’t translate as an emphasis on always having to come first or being top of the class.

There’s plenty of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps improve academic performance.

While we as teachers are experts in teaching, you’re the expert on your child. You know what stimulates, bores and interests them, what they’re good at and what they struggle with. You know your child’s learning style and you also know if there are any other issues going on that might be affecting their learning at school. So ongoing communication with me is essential to make sure I can tailor my students’ approach while in class.

It was a great opportunity to communicate with you during Parent-teacher conference. It was a great chance to hear how your child is tracking academically and socially relative to their classmates. However, it was also a great way to discuss any challenges or questions you may have regarding your child. With many parent-teacher conferences coming up, it is important that you take the time to think about the things you would like to discuss with me; to ensure you make the most of your allocated time.

In saying this, communicating with me isn’t just about attending parent-teacher conferences; there are lots of other ways to stay in touch and to create a positive two-way relationship, including email, volunteering in the classroom or by adding comments to a homework book. At drop off or pick up time, I am usually very busy so it might be best to schedule an appointment for when it’s more convenient.

If discussing any issues you’re concerned about, make sure you are welcome to ask for ways you can help at home that reinforce any learning that’s going on in the classroom.

Above all, remember that it’s a three-way relationship between you, your child and the teacher; that only by working together positively can help your child achieve their full potential.

 

"I'm just not good in Arabic!"

"I'm just not good in Arabic!"  

Sound familiar? Students feel like they can never learn Arabic. But the trouble they experience may have to do with attitude. Students sometimes stop trying to learn Arabic because they believe only the smartest can understand this language. But that’s not true. There is no magic or special intelligence needed to master language skills. Dear students you will improve if in class you pay close attention to examples in each lesson. At home read, speak, and write in Arabic every day and do your homework daily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Back-to-School Night"

Dear Parents,

 As I shared in my blog last week, the ACS Elementary School, ‘Back-to-School Night,’ is coming up this Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  This is an evening for parents to come and hear about each teacher's program in your child’s homeroom and/or specials. At night, it is not safe for children to play on the playground. It will not be open for play.

 Each classroom and/or grade level will present their classroom program twice for parents. Specialist teachers will also be in their classrooms for you to speak with as well, during both sessions and during the transition period.  Please remember that this is not a time for individual conferences; if you want to have a conference, please make a separate appointment to see the teacher.

 The format for the evening is as follows:

First Session 6:00 pm until 6:35 pm

Transition time from 6:35 pm - 6:55 pm

Second session held from 6:55 - 7:30 pm

Specialist teacher locations:

 PE - Ms. Khaleel (early childhood) and Mr. Cameron will be in the MPR

 Art - Ms. Shukri will be in her room #124 by the entrance of the school.

 Music - Ms. Madi across from PK2 on 1st floor of the elementary building room #109

 Technology – Ms. Djani across from PK1&2 rooms on 1st floor of the elementary building room #111

 ELL – Ms. Miner on KG/1st grade floor room #106

 Learning Support – Ms. Tate on the KG/1st grade floor room #104

 ES Library – Ms. Jenkins and Ms. Kahook will be in the Learning Commons

 Arabic –are all located on the fourth floor of the elementary building - Ms. Akijian room #409, Ms. Ramahi room #410 Ms. Zukari room #411

 ES Counselors – Ms. Kraai on KG/1st grade floor room #103A and Ms. Bodhaine in the HS Guidance office across from the HS office

 We look forward to your attendance at the ACS Elementary School, ‘Back-to-School Night,’ 2015.

 Also, do not forget the “Welcome Back Social!” this coming Saturday, September 5th, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm here on campus.

 Thank you,

John Gaylord

Elementary Principal

Integrity, Respect, Intellectual Growth

 

Welcome Back Social !

 

 

MARHABA !

MARHABA !

Dear Parents,

            Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year.  I am delighted to have your student in my classroom this year and look forward to sharing the school year together with him/her.  As a teacher, I will endeavor to create an educational partnership with you and your student that will foster courage, determination, and passion for knowledge.  In addition to this, my commitment as an educators will be to provide your student with a nurturing and challenging educational environment that will ensure his/her academic success in Arabic class.

I am honored to be a member of the American Community School teaching staff. It is my pleasure to return to ACS this year. For those of you that are new to ACS this year I look forward to meeting you and your daughter/son, and for those who already know me I am also looking forward to seeing you again.

My name is Wafa Ramahi, I am an Elementary Arabic teacher, and I have a Masters in Curriculum and Teaching Methods and have been teaching Arabic at ACS for ten years. I am happy to return for another great year.

I believe that by all of us working together we can make this a very successful year. I consider it of prime importance that you be an active part of your child's education. You are invited to visit the school any time that you have a question concerning your child's progress.

            Since the curriculum is very diverse and challenging, homework will be an important reinforcement tool to help students achieve mastery with the standards.  Homework will be assigned to your son/daughter every evening, Monday through Thursday.  It will reinforce concepts already discussed in class and always be a natural extension of their class coursework.  Many homework assignments will require your student to study at home.  When studying at home, students should have a quiet, distraction-free environment.  Throughout the school year, your son/daughter will also be responsible for various assignments that may require a commitment of time on his/her weekend to complete, however, these occasions will be limited and you will be given advanced notice of when they will be assigned and when they will be due to the classroom.

Education is a partnership between the student, teacher, and parent(s). Success in the classroom and for the teacher can’t occur without the student. I look forward to build the partnership with your child. You on the other hand have raised your child and understand her/him in a way I never will, so if there is anything you would like me to know about your child, now or in the future, I hope you will never hesitate to contact me by note, phone, or e-mail. Thank you for allowing ACS and I the opportunity to teach your child.

I consider it a great privilege and responsibility to be your child's teacher this year, and look forward to meeting each of you.

Sincerely,

 Wafa Ramahi

Arabic Teacher            

Courage, Determination, and Passion for Knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoyable Learning

Dear Parents,

Welcome back after an enjoyable break. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday. The weather was a bonus and I hope you all had the chance to enjoy the outdoors.

Communication was the focus in March.  Communication is the KEY which unlocks all the doors to a successful and fulfilling school life experience.

Teaching can be a rewarding profession, but it is more than just conveying knowledge to students. A large part of teaching is about being able to communicate effectively to everyone in the classroom and in school. When effective communication is missing, teachers can misunderstand or be ignorant of student’s needs and expectations. Furthermore, students may not feel listened to or understood and they may start acting out in other ways to get their needs met.

Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves. ~Abbé Dimnet, Art of Thinking, 1928

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day

United Nations International Mother Language Day

Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.

International Mother Language Day is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It was first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999. Its observance was also formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution establishing 2008 as the International Year of Languages.

International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since 2000 February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Here at ACS represents the honor of the diversity, and to inspire awareness of linguistic and solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.