Issue #16: December 4, 2025
Issue #16: December 4, 2025
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From the Superintendent
From the Superintendent
Ms. Joelle Basnight
Unkind online behavior, primarily occurring off-campus, has been reported on a student-created Snapchat stream (Grades 3–12).
Suggested Parent Action:
Students Under 13: Snapchat's agreement prohibits users under 13. Please have the application deleted if your child is using it.
Students 13+: Speak to your teen about online behavior and ensure their birth year is accurate on the platform to trigger the safety features. While we recommend deleting the application altogether, if you allow access, we strongly urge you to use Snapchat's "Family Center" to monitor your child’s connections and recent communications while still preserving their privacy.
While there is no snow in the forecast, ‘tis the season to circulate snow related closure information:
ACS takes its cue regarding weather related closures from both the local ministries and from our own reconnaissance regarding road safety.
ACS will make every effort to contact families by SMS and email as early as possible should we face a snow-related closure.
If a single day snow closure is announced late at night or early in the morning, ACS invites everyone to enjoy the fresh snow!
If the closure stretches beyond a single day or is announced in anticipation of a major storm, virtual schooling will be the norm. In such cases, Principals will follow up with schedules and expectations.
Schoolwide Announcements
Schoolwide Announcements
Important: Re-Enrollment Process and Deadlines for 2026–2027
We are starting re-enrollment earlier this year, and the process is different. Please read the information below to make sure your child keeps a seat for the 2026–2027 school year.
Re-Enrollment Form Required
You will receive a re-enrollment notification from OpenApply on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Form Submission Deadline: Saturday, January 10, 2026
If the form is not submitted by the deadline, we will assume your child is not returning and you will not receive an invoice. If you need to change your response after the deadline, email the Admissions Office at admissions@acsamman.edu.jo.
Payment Deadline to Secure a Seat: January 26, 2026
Payment must be received by this date. After the deadline, we will release the seat and offer it to new students. If you decide to re-enroll later, it will depend on space available, and a seat cannot be guaranteed.
If You Are Not Yet Sure About Returning
We encourage you to complete the form and pay the registration fee. If your plans change and you leave Jordan, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee if you inform the Business Office by July 26, 2026.
For U.S. Embassy Families and ACS Staff
Please complete the re-enrollment form only.
If you have any questions or need help, contact admissions@acsamman.edu.jo.
MS&HS Art and Music
Please join us for the opening of MS and HS Visual Arts and Music Winter Showcase.
Date: Wednesday, 10th December
Time: 4:30–6:00 pm
• 4:30–5:00 pm: Art Opening
• 5:00–6:00 pm: Music Concert
Location: Theatre
Select pieces of HS visual art work will also be on sale, with the profits being donated to Jordanian Food Bank. We are only able to accept cash payments, so please remember to bring some money if you wish to support through your purchases.
Athletics and Activities:
Campus Facilities Access
ACS facilities (field, playground, pool, and upper gym) are open during non-student times for ACS badge holders only (no outside guests).
Facilities close at 8:00 pm.
Field and upper gym times will rotate weekly.
No food or drink allowed. Please respect the space and clean up after use.
Pool Access (Family Swim) Updated Community Swimming Hours
We are excited to share the updated pool hours for the ACS community, starting next week. These new timings include expanded morning swim opportunities where both parents and students may swim together.
Please note:
Students must be accompanied by a parent.
All participants must pre-register using the community swim sign-up sheet.
Parents and students must sign a liability form, available at the aquatics office or with the lifeguards.
Morning Swim Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM - (Morning sign-ups)
Afternoon Swim
Mondays
4:40 PM to 5:40 PM
Wednesdays
4:40 PM to 5:40 PM
Weekend Swim
Saturdays (Sign-up)
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
These updated times take effect on Saturday, December 6. We look forward to welcoming you at the pool.
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