Issue #15: November 27, 2024
Issue #15: November 27, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Dr. Jeff Wilusz
Good Afternoon
While debates may arise over the merits of various holidays, Thanksgiving holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans. Its simplicity is part of its charm—minimal expectations beyond gathering with loved ones, sharing a meal, and reflecting on the blessings in our lives.
Since 1983, ACS has celebrated this spirit of gratitude with a beloved tradition: a community Potluck organized by students and guided by the Student Council.
The term "potluck" originated in the 16th century and referred to "the luck of the pot"—a meal provided for an unexpected or uninvited guest (Wikipedia). This year, our celebration extended that hospitality to include individuals from the CRP and key members of the ACS community, such as maintenance staff and drivers. Together, we shared a meal and enjoyed performances by our talented students.
Expressing thanks to everyone who contributed to this event would be an endless task, but on behalf of the High School community, we wish you a restful and joyful holiday!
HS Assessment Week Bussing - If you have a child who regularly rides the bus and would like them to have access to this during assessment week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday / December 15-18), please take a moment to fill out the Assessment Week Bussing Form prior to Monday, December 9 @ 12:00 p.m. Please note that students will have a supervised space for them to be in the event that they would like to take the regular bus home at 3:10.
HS Arts Showcase & Music Concert
Join us to celebrate the Musical Arts at ACS (see poster below). Lobby doors open at 5:30 with a few special pre-concert performances. See you there!
HS Visual Art & Creative Writing
HS Visual Art & Creative Writing
Please join us for a celebration of HS visual art and creative writing including conversation with a panel of community creators sharing their inspiring, artistic journeys. Additionally, select artworks will be available for purchase, with all profits donated to support The Jordanian Food Bank. We look forward to welcoming you on Dec 9 at 3.15.
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
Happy Thanksgiving to our students and families who celebrate, and have a wonderful long weekend
US citizens are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA, which is now open! The first email we received to announce this came to us from UW-Madison, who also said, “Even if your students believe that they will not qualify for federal financial aid, it's still important to submit one, as many scholarships and grants still require a FAFSA® for consideration.”
They also reminded us of these resources:
"Who's the Parent on the FAFSA® Form?" Wizard – A new, stand-alone tool to help students and families determine who will need to provide contributor information on the 2025–26 FAFSA® form prior to starting the application.
"Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account" Page – A new resource that explains what families and partners need to know about creating a StudentAid.gov account.
Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA® Form – Updated tips for preparing to complete and submit the FAFSA® form. This resource will also be linked from the StudentAid.gov Dashboard to promote easier access for students and their required contributor(s).
Federal Student Aid Estimator – The tool provides an estimate of the 2025–26 Student Aid Index and Federal Pell Grant eligibility calculation.
Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: FAFSA® Videos – Updated videos to help students and families understand the importance of the FAFSA® form, who is a FAFSA® contributor, and what happens after submitting the form.
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
Congratulations to our seniors who have been accepted to their best-fit colleges! These students have worked diligently to find institutions that align with their academic goals, personal interests, and future aspirations. Each acceptance is a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and the thoughtful college search process. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited for the next steps in their educational journeys.
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
Upcoming
ASAs (After School Activities) for the next session will begin December 2nd.
Please note there will be NO athletics or activities from November 28-30 due to the holiday.
During the HS final week, Dec. 15-19 there will be no ASA’s or Athletics for HS students.
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
Nov 28 - November Break **No School**
Nov 29 - Dec 1 - HS ISTA - Italy
Dec 6 - Helping for the Holidays
Dec 10 - HS Arts Showcase & Music Concert
Dec 12 - 9/10 Homecoming Social
Dec 15-19 - HS Assessment Week
Dec 19 - End of First Semester
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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