Issue #26: March 6, 2025
Issue #26: March 6, 2025
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Dr. Jeff Wilusz
Good Afternoon
In today’s educational landscape, strong relationships between teachers and students are critical to academic success and personal growth, an area we are always trying to emphasize at ACS. Research consistently shows that when students feel connected to their teachers, they are more engaged, motivated, and resilient in the face of challenges (Hamre & Pianta, 2006). Positive teacher-student relationships not only support academic achievement but also foster a sense of belonging that enhances overall well-being (Hattie, 2009).
At our school, we are committed to fostering these meaningful connections by creating supportive, student-centered learning environments. However, the partnership between school and home plays a key role in strengthening these relationships. Here are two ways you can help facilitate this connection:
Encourage Open Communication – Talk with your child about their school experiences and interactions with teachers. Help them see their teachers as resources and allies, reinforcing the importance of seeking support when needed.
Support a Growth Mindset – Remind your child that learning is a process, and challenges are opportunities for growth. When students believe that effort leads to improvement, they are more likely to engage with their teachers and take ownership of their learning.
We appreciate your ongoing support in creating an environment where students can thrive. If you have any questions or insights, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
HS Learning Series - Adjustment
Due to the Ramadan schedule, we will be posting a screencast of our next HS Learning Series (Accurate Interpretation) that will be made available on March 24th. Please feel free to view at your convenience.
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
It was nice seeing many of you during Parent/Teacher Conferences today. We hope that you had positive, productive conversations with your child’s teachers. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Juniors will be seeing a lot more of Ms. Kurdi in the upcoming months. This semester they will have sessions together that tackle topics like essays, personal statements, college searches, recommendations, and so much more. The college application process is full of details, and we will all work together to complete tasks one by one according to a tried and tested timeline. This week, juniors took a close look at creating the balanced college list by thinking about factors that matter to them and using search features in Maia.
You’re encouraged to visit our College Counseling website where some highlights are:
* Scholarships and Competitions
* In a Nutshell
Got more college questions? Ask Ms. Kurdi directly (rkurdi@acsamman.edu.jo), or schedule a meeting by emailing Ms. Ellen (ehindeleh@acsamman.edu.jo).
Our HS Counseling Team is:
Ms. Ruba Kurdi: College Counselor rkurdi@acsamman.edu.jo
Ms. Christine Collings: HS Counselor ccollings@acsamman.edu.jo
Ms. Ellen Hindeleh: Administrative Assistant ehindeleh@acsamman.edu.jo
Representatives from Franklin University Switzerland and McGill University paid us a visit and shared valuable information with our interested students. It’s always great to host such visits that provide opportunities for our students to interact with universities directly and have all their questions answered.
The Class of 2025 is on fire! College acceptances are rolling in, proving that hard work and determination pay off. We’re beyond proud as they land at their right-fit universities!
Here are the dates and registration deadlines for the upcoming SAT test for those who are planning on taking the tests. Please note that there is no late registration.
SAT registration link: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international
School Code: 54202
ACS Amman is the testing center and will not show up in the drop-down list. You must enter our code, 54202, in order to select our school as a testing center.
Athletics/Activities Announcements: (Jacob “Chip” Nielsen)
Athletics/Activities Announcements: (Jacob “Chip” Nielsen)
Athletics and Activities website- This is our central hub for athletics and activities information
NEW Calendar!!! https://sites.google.com/acsamman.edu.jo/activities/calendars
Session 3 ASA’s and Athletics
ASA’s start March 10- May 8th
SAISA Boys Soccer (Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays)
SAISA Badminton (Monday, Wednesdays, and Saturdays)
SAISA Girls Basketball (Start date Feb. 24th continuation. If you want to start, please see Mr. Chip before Monday so we can add you) Mon, Tues, Wed
AAC Track and Field (open in PowerSchool: Start date March 17th)
Busing
If your HS child receives ACS busing transportation, they are also eligible for the HS Activities late bus which departs @ 4:45 pm. Please see the Athletics and Activities page for more information.
Medical
Be sure to update your child’s medical information with the Health Office (Nurse Hiyam) and in PowerSchool.
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
Mar 8 - SAT
Mar 15 - Service Saturday
Mar 20 - HS Community Iftar
Mar 24 - HS Learning Series - Accurate Interpretation
Mar 28 - Apr 5 - Eid/Spring Break
Quick Links
Quick Links
The HS Weekly Update is sent out to students each weekend and updated daily. Feel free to bookmark the link so that you can see what is going on in the HS from the students' perspective.
Help Navigating PowerSchool - The How to View Grades from Parent Portal is a quick reference to help guide you through the intricacies of PowerSchool. As always, if you notice something “off” or have questions, please reach out to teachers after speaking through it with your child(ren) and they can help.
HS Learning Series - The HS Learning Series folder contains each session that we conduct throughout the school year. Please feel free to access it at your convenience. We will also keep the feedback form live so that you can provide us with information on what you would like to learn/see at upcoming sessions.
Please find the HS PS Tutorial 24/25 recording to give you a quick guide to help you navigate PowerSchool and generate some fruitful conversations at home.
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