Saturday, February 28, 2015

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.  








How to reward yourself by giving time and money to others


How to reward yourself by giving time and money to others

The act of helping others made us involved in class collecting can food and soups for the unfortunate families in Jordan.  I want to honor my students’ giving behavior, their generosity and helping spirit! 

From fancy cars and expensive clothes to fine dining and exotic vacations, there are many ways you can spend your hard-earned dollars. And there is nothing wrong with rewarding yourself for a job well done -- but what would happen if you rewarded someone else instead?

A recent study by Harvard Business School faculty and graduate students titled “Feeling Good about Giving: The Benefits (and Costs) of Self-Interested Charitable Behavior," explores the ways in which charitable behavior can lead to benefits for the giver. While the concept that giving to others can make you feel good about yourself is not revolutionary, there are several more subtle ways that giving your money or time for a cause can benefit your psychological, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Here are five reasons to donate to charity based on the research of the Harvard Business School as well as other experts and websites.

Giving to charity may improve your sense of well-being

The act of helping others can create an improved sense of well-being. Knowing that you sacrificed something such as time, finances or property in order to help others in need can give you a sense of purpose in life or work and inner satisfaction.

Supporting a cause can help keep you informed about issues of social injustice

When considering donating to a charity, many people tend to research the issues connected to that organization. As a result, you become more educated about social injustices around the world. You may discover new points of view and opinions on topics about which you were previously uniformed. This knowledge may position you to help increase the awareness of social problems among those in your sphere of influence from a balanced and educated standpoint.

Giving to charity out of spiritual conviction can strengthen your spiritual life

Selfless giving is a key component to many spiritual and religious belief systems. Recognizing that you have taken action in line with your spiritual beliefs by offering your resources to others in need can bring a sense of inner peace and contentment.

Volunteering with a charity may result in physical and social benefits

After donating financially to a charity or non-profit organization, you may feel an inner pull to become more involved with the cause by donating your time and skill as well. By volunteering, you have the opportunity to build your social circles while reaping the physical, mental and spiritual benefits from the labor you contribute to your favorite cause.

Donations are tax deductible

When you donate to a charitable organization or a non-profit group, the amount you donate is tax deductible. But not only is the money you give tax deductible, so are the amounts you spend on travel, parking costs and even convention and event fees that are related to the non-profit group, as long as you are not being reimbursed by the charity for these expenses. By E.C. LaMeaux

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Seasons

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Winter is cold, with gusts of tumbling snow
When rain falls down and nothing ever grows
For children it's the snow that they desire
And cups of co-co in front of the fire

When winters gone, the grass grows green again
Roses and Tulips sprout, with bright green stems
The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing
Sheep are grazing and cow bells are ringing

And then the sun starts to shine too brightly
It's so hot that fans are put on nightly
And so then it's off to the beach or pools
Where people swim about just to keep cool

All the leaves on the trees turn golden-brown
And when on the ground make a crackly sound
In autumn a lot of money you make
For clearing backyards of leaves with a rake

Each season has its own goods and its bads
But since they are all different I am glad!



We understand that our decision to open or close in bad weather has a significant effect on families. We also understand that our students are better served both academically and socially, by being in school. However, our top priority is the safety of our students.

My Dear Students,

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”

This time helps you make a great impression, and it shows that you are willing to go above and beyond to maintain the relationship with the Arabic language. It’s a sign of respect and has the potential to open doors in the future. Enjoy learning and keep practicing to reinforce your learning.

Dear KG, first grade and second grade students enjoy singing (Ana Alhawa) I am the wind and practice numbers, colors, letters of the alphabet and reading stories. 
 https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiiNlhFYUp3SjV1SG8/view?usp=sharing

 https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiibEN5MjZTUmQtTTA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiiS3QxTmJqRWFxcEk/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiiNno4ME5fTC1QU2s/view?usp=sharing
 
 
 
Dear third grade students enjoy reading stories (R@H), and practice the vocabulary. We will present (man ana) who am I, and keep working on the person for Mother’s tongue activity! Next week.

Dear fourth graders enjoy reading stories (R@H),  and practice the vocabulary of my family’s profession.  Keep working on Mother’s tongue activity; we will present your creative work next week.

https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiiQmNqWWRNVkZXYkE/view?usp=sharing 
Dear fifth graders enjoy reading stories (R@H),  and practice the capitals of the Arab World countries.  Keep working on Mother’s tongue activity; we will present your creative work next week. 

https://drive.google.com/a/acsamman.edu.jo/file/d/0ByMm07EJ0CiiMU5XLVpfMXZ6em8/view?usp=sharing
 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

The great teacher inspires

 
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." William A. Ward
 
 
 
 
Jasmine in second grade  asked her mother  to send this to Mrs. Ramahi to show how she was very proud of  learning  this in Arabic  class! Way to go Jasmine!




Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Students’ celebration of the Young Readers and Writers Week


My best interests and highest priority are the students and their language development. We need to keep encouraging our students to read; to be successful at school. Reading will help our students develop the reading proficiency that is essential for academic achievement.

Last week we were busy celebrating reading and enjoyed fun activities in Arabic class.
1. Book time;We were proud Arabic learners reading out aloud to Mr. Gaylord and Mr. Mcllvain.

2. Mystery Readers came throughout the week; parents, teachers, older siblings read aloud to our class!
3. Students celebrated books reading last week by recording on a snowflake and we got them up on the BLIZZARD OF BOOKS bulletin board.
4. "In School Snow Day". Was so much fun reading and wearing pjs with stuffies, slippers, sleeping bags, flashlights, and snacks to class.