Ms. Joelle Basnight
Hope to see everyone at the Welcome Back BBQ tomorrow! Thank you in advance to the PTG for hosting this annual event!
We still await official word of the return of the U.S. Embassy children. At this point, we are eagerly planning for them to start arriving next week and, yet, tempering this enthusiasm with the realism that nothing is yet official. As and when U.S. Embassy children return, please join me in welcoming them home as only the ACS community can do.
U.S. Passport Renewal Opportunity – Friday, August 28
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, representatives from the Consular Section will be on campus on Friday, August 28, during the PTG Back to School Picnic to provide limited passport renewal services. This is a great opportunity to avoid last-minute emergencies and ensure your travel plans remain on track.
Date: Friday, August 28
Service: U.S. Passport Renewals Only (no other consular services will be offered)
Location: On the ACS campus
Please sign up and review all instructions using the link below:
https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/vmlyc
Guardian Access to Google Classroom
We have sent out email invitations to all parents/guardians this week. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an invite from Google Classroom. Simply click the link in the email to accept the invitation to access the guardian features of Google Classroom. If you prefer not to receive daily/weekly updates at this time, you don’t need to do anything. At a later time, you can come back to the email and accept the invite.
We believe this new tool will be a great way to strengthen the partnership between home and school by allowing you access to more information about your child’s learning! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Tech Department at help@acsamman.edu.jo
Athletics and Activities:
Campus Facilities Access — Weekend of August 28 & 29
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.
Saturdays: 10:00–11:30 am and 12:00–1:30 pm (Sign-up)
Mondays: 3:15–4:15 pm
Wednesdays: 3:15–4:15 pm
We look forward to seeing you on campus. Thanks for helping us keep our facilities safe and welcoming for all.
AEP Fall 2026 Registration
The Exploration Program (formerly ASA) runs 8 weekly sessions of about an hour each - a low-commitment way to try something new. No extra practices or final events planned at the end of the season.
Key dates
Registration: Open on Aug 30 (3PM) – Closes on Sept 6 (4PM)
Placements shared: Sept 9
Program runs: week of Sept 13 – Nov 12
Register: offerings list · PowerSchool sign-up · AEP calendar
Placement: Pick three choices. ES students get at least two activities; MS/HS get at least one.
Buses: ES depart 4:15 PM, MS/HS 4:45 PM (sharp). Students won't be on their regular bus; AEP assignments change daily.
Changes locked after Sept 6 - email us after that and we'll accommodate if space allows. Spots are limited, so register early.
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