Issue # 12: November 5, 2026
Issue # 12: November 5, 2026
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From the Superintendent
From the Superintendent
Ms. Joelle Basnight
Many thanks to the parents who have submitted concerns and artifacts regarding the current performance of Food Lab, our caterer. We ask all community members to complete this brief survey to allow for widespread comment and feedback.
Further, please join me in welcoming the three finalists for the Middle School Principal position, beginning in the fall. There is a dedicated parent session on Tuesday, November 10th, from 9:00 - 9:45 am in Room 128. Parents will hear a brief introduction from each candidate before each answers questions prepared by our MS faculty volunteers. There will be a QR code to a feedback survey available at the session for attendees to offer their thoughts. A separate online session will be scheduled for parents who have been relocated by the U.S. Embassy to the United States (look out for more information via email). You can read more about the candidates here.
Finally, following the recent Town Hall and to further enhance productive community engagement and transparent dialogue, I will be coordinating small-group listening sessions at a range of times, including an evening for working parents and online, to hear how families are feeling and how the school can best serve our students. I will ensure a Trustee is present to hear your thoughts as well. There are still spots remaining, so please click here if you wish to sign up. To allow all voices to be heard, the minimum group size is 2 and the maximum 7.
Schoolwide Announcements
Schoolwide Announcements
Water Testing Complete
Enviroblend conducts bacterial testing twice a year of at least 6 water fountains, along with four scheduled service visits annually. These visits include cleaning and disinfection of the School's main rooftop water tanks, as well as the replacement of BB20 sediment filter cartridges as part of our preventive maintenance program. The recent testing has found no bacterial contamination and indicates no corrective action is required.
Athletics and Activities:
AEP Session I ends next week
AEP Session I ends on Thursday, November 12. Thanks to all the students and leaders who took part in this session.
AEP Session II runs from Sunday, November 29 to Thursday, February 11. Families will get a preview of the Session II offerings on November 15. Sign-ups open on Wednesday, November 18 and close on Tuesday, November 24.
SEASON II - Middle School & High School New activities sign-up platform
A new athletics and activities season is starting soon, and sign-ups for it open on Sunday, November 1 on our new online platform.
Students and families can sign up here: https://psforms.acsamman.edu.jo/sports
The link will also be available on PowerSchool.
On the platform you can:
Browse every team and activity open to your grade, with days, times, locations and who runs it.
See straight away if two activities clash, so you can plan your week before signing up.
Check how many places are left and join a waiting list if an activity is full.
Places are limited, so please only sign up for activities you can attend regularly.
For tryout dates, season dates and tournaments, check the Co-Curricular Calendar. Weekly practice times for every team are on the Practice Schedule. More information about our programs is on activities.acsamman.edu.jo.
Questions can go to the Activities Office at mhourani@acsamman.edu.jo.
Campus Facilities Access — Weekend of Nov. 6 & 7
We're happy to welcome our community to campus this weekend! ACS facilities (field, playground, and upper gym) are open outside of school hours for ACS badge holders only to use. To keep everyone safe, we kindly ask that parents actively supervise their children at all times.
Facilities close at 8:00 pm.
Please help us keep the space enjoyable for everyone - no food or drink, and kindly clean up after use.
Pool Access (Lap / Family / Community Swim)
Pool access is available to ACS badge holders, with parents actively supervising their children at all times.
Morning Swim:
The pool is open for family and lap swim on Sundays through Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 AM.
Afternoon Swim:
Mondays and Wednesdays: 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Tuesdays: 3:15 to 4:15 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 to 11:30 AM and again from 12:00 to 1:30 PM - Please note that sign-up is required for Saturday's swim to reserve a spot, as we can only allow a limited number of swimmers based on the lifeguard-to-swimmer ratio.
We look forward to seeing you on campus. Thanks for helping us keep our facilities safe and welcoming for all.
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