Issue #36: May 9, 2024
Issue #36: May 9, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
As the year comes to an end and the sun is up longer we find the students are getting less sleep. Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine, and it is important for children to understand the importance of getting enough sleep. Not only does sleep help our bodies rest and recharge, but it also plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being.
When we sleep, our bodies are working hard to repair and grow. During the deep sleep phase, our muscles and tissues are repaired and our growth hormones are released. This is especially important for children, as they are still growing and developing.
Additionally, sleep is important for our mental and emotional health. It helps our brains process information and form new memories. It also helps regulate our moods and emotions, which can be especially important for children who are still learning how to express themselves. However, many children do not get enough sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for children varies by age, but most children between the ages of 6 and 12 need about 9-12 hours of sleep each night. It is important for parents and caregivers to help create a bedtime routine that allows children to get the sleep they need. This can include turning off screens and electronics at least an hour before bed, reading a book, or listening to calming music. It can also include creating a comfortable and dark sleeping environment.
Sleep is an important part of our daily routine and helps our bodies and minds to function properly. By creating a bedtime routine, parents and caregivers can help ensure that children are getting the sleep they need to grow and thrive.
Yours,
Michelle Alzamora
MAP Assessments
MAP Assessments
We have begun our Spring MAP assessments. Students in grades 2-5 will take one MAP assessment a week following the schedule below. Your child’s teacher will let you know what days they will be taking the assessments. You will note significant gaps between some of the assessments. This is due to holidays.
MAP April 15 - May 23
Week of April 15 - Language Assessment (completed)
Week of April 21 - Reading Assessment (completed)
Week of May 12 - Math Assessment
Week of May 19 - Make-ups
The MAP assessments provide us with external data that compares your child’s performance with a set of recognized standards. Because the assessment is adaptive, we are able to gather information about children outside of the constraints of grade level bands.
This is not an assessment that your child can study for. In order to help her or him do their very best, please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast. You can also help your child by not making a big deal about this testing experience. It is not a high stakes assessment and the children have no reason to feel stressed about their performance. You will receive information about your child’s performance on the MAP assessment after all students have completed the tests. For more about the MAP assessment, you can jump to the MAP Family Toolkit.
As a school, we look at the results of the MAP assessments to help us better understand each learner as well as our academic programs. Our classroom teachers will spend time together looking at MAP results in conjunction with other pieces of data about learning. As administrators, we use multiple data points (including MAP) over time to help us understand where our students are doing well and where we might consider making programmatic changes. The Spring data helps us to see trends in student growth over the year. Additionally, we will collect and analyze data from reading and writing assessments.
Safe Footwear
Safe Footwear
Please ensure that your child is coming to school wearing close-toed shoes. Many students are wearing slides and flip-flops. While these shoes are fashionable and comfortable, they are not safe for school-related activities.
Charity Event - PACES
For Grades 2- 5 Families - Paces Field Day
Good morning, students and parents! I'm excited to announce a charity event organized by two dedicated grade 11 students, Michel Marto and Tayseer Abdeljaber, to support the Paces Charity in Jordan, which provides after-school sports programs for refugees in Jordan. This engaging event is set for Saturday, May 25th, first session (grade 2 -5) from 10-12 and second session (grade 7-9) from 12-2. We'll feature 14 different inflatable games on the ACS field, including massive slides, basketball hoops, Connect Four, football speed cages, darts, and more, along with plenty of food and drinks.
From the ES Learning Commons
From the ES Learning Commons
Get ready to swap and share at our Book Swap on May 20th! Join fellow bookworms for an unforgettable literary exchange!
A Message from the ES LC:
In the final weeks of the school year, please keep the following dates in mind:
Inventory will begin on Tuesday, May 7th.
Book Swap: Monday, May 20th.
The last day to check out is Sunday, May 26th.
Return all books by Thursday, May 30th.
Summer Checkout: June 9, 10, & 11th.
From the Activities and Athletics Department
From the Activities and Athletics Department
May 18th: U12 and U14 AAC Track and Field meet @ IAA
U12: 9am-12pm
U14: 10am-5pm
AAC Jamboree for G4 and G5
Thursday, May 23rd: Track and Field @ ABS
Friday, May 24th: Basketball (boys and girls) @ ACS
Saturday, May 25th Football/Soccer (@ Amman Academy)
(Detailed schedules of times for the Jamboree to follow next week once schools have submitted number of teams)
From the Counseling Department
From the Counseling Department
Chances are your child's emotions fluctuate quite often! Over time, this may make you feel stuck as a parent around how to support your child and yourself in addressing emotional outbursts. It is taxing work.
To possibly help, we've added another tool to our ES Counseling Website - Check out these Tools to Try posters you can print and hang in your home to remind yourself and family members that there are tools you can use. The tools are best used together, as a family - not just for the kids!
We are here and happy to support you if you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to create a calmer home environment.
Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
ES Articles of the month:
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
May 11 - PTG - Jordan Day / Community Fair
May 20 - Book Swap in the LC
May 20 - Grade 5 to Grade 6 Parent Transition Meeting
May 22 - Grade 1 Music Concert
May 22 - Grade 4 Music Concert
May 23 to 25 - AAC Sports Jamboree
May 26 to 30 - G5 WOW Week
May 29 - Parent Chat
June 4 - Grade 2 Music Concert
June 6 - Grade 5 moving Up Ceremony
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