WGO - MS Archive: Feb 6, 2025

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Issue #22: February 6, 2025

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From the Principal

Ms. Molly Nielsen

Dear MS Families,

Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or online for our first MS Family Connection Series Conversation. If you missed it and want some insights on navigating communication blocks with your tween the recording is here for you - Feb 4. Join us again next week at 9:15 am in Room 127 for our second conversation focused on the goals of teen/tween behavior . The livestream link is here –>Feb 11.

Highlights from MS ISTA Trip

Our MS ISTA students have returned from an incredible workshop this past weekend in Abu Dhabi! They learned alongside students from around the world, participated in a collaborative approach to learning, community building and story-based inquiry, using story as a way to understand the world and as a tool for change. We are so proud of their work and for representing our school. A special thank you to Ms. Pike and Mr. Karim for their supervision and guidance.

Grade 3 & Grade 8 scientists learn together

This week, our 3rd-grade scientists had an exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating world of magnets alongside our 8th-grade scientists. The middle school students embraced their roles as teachers for the day, guiding elementary students as they rotated through five dynamic stations focused on forces and the unique properties of magnets. Through a series of engaging, hands-on activities, the third graders were able to delve into the science behind magnet interactions, sparking curiosity and deepening their understanding of this captivating subject.

Warmly,

Molly

Upcoming event reminders

Course Registration Process 25-26:

We are getting ready for the next school year! Please save the date for Monday, February 24 at 5:30 pm for a presentation about the course registration process for the 25-26 school year. . This meeting will take place on-campus in the ACS theater The MS office will send you a formal invitation and reminders for this event.
We look forward to sharing more important information with you soon. If you can’t make it, we will record the session and share the presentation and slides in the WGO.

MS Parent Teacher Conferences

We invite you to participate in the Spring 2025 Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 27th. There are no classes for students on this date.

Please understand that the PowerSchool sign-up process applies only to Elementary homeroom, Learning Support, and Counselor conferences.

In Middle School, we encourage your child to join you at conferences as this is a great opportunity to assist them in taking responsibility for their own learning. Please remember there are no classes, sports, or after-school activities on this day.
Ms. Heba - Art Teacher will be available from 9am-1pm with break times: 10:30 - 10:45
The following crossover teachers will be in the Gym with HS:
- Ms. Shez. See HS Information section for break times.
Teachers will be rotating for breaks as follows:
For any questions, please contact Ms. Aseel

Counseling Corner - Ms. Martinez

We hosted our Parent Connection this week about Communication Blocks and Active Communication. Next week, the topic is Goals of Behavior. All the other details are below.

Please join us in-person or online for the MS Family Connection Series

Who: Ms. Martinez and Ms. Nielsen will host the series. This is open to all MS parents and caregivers

What: A three-week mini introduction or refresher to Active Parenting

When: February 4, 11, and 18th from 9:15 - 10:15 am

Where: Room 127 & Live streamed

Why: Each year we host our 6-week Active Parenting course to support MS families in building communication and cooperation with their tweens. This year we hosted the course in the fall and our spring parent connection series will be based on three aspects of Active Parenting–Communication Barriers, Goals of Tween Behavior, and Structures for Communication and Problem Solving. We will be hosting the session in person and online. We will share a live stream link in the WGO as we get closer to the Feb 4th date.

How: For these sessions, you will either join in person or online. There is no sign-up required and you can attend any or all of the sessions.

Livestream Links:

From the LC - Ms. Spilles

From the Scorpion Council

Dear Students & Families,

I hope this email finds you well!

Please save the date—February 20 at 5pm-7pm will be our second Middle School Social, organized and led by the MS Student Council.

Below are a few key pieces of information for those students who are planning to attend (and a special note, at the end, for you):

A few notes regarding MS Socials:

First: Students must have bought a ticket ahead of time to enter the Social. Tickets are available for sale in the MS Office and LC Cafe during lunch starting on Feb 9th through the end of the day Wednesday, Feb 19th (3:05 p.m.) We will not sell tickets at the door.

Second: On the day of the social - Unless actively involved in an After-School Activity, Sport, or Scorpion Council, students are expected to leave school at 3:00 and return to the Social at approximately 5:00.

Third: The Social is a fun time for students to interact. We expect them to continue to demonstrate the respectful behavior that we see at school. Unless specially noted, all school rules remain in force.

Fourth: The Social is only two hours long. As such, we ask students to stay for the entire time. Parents may begin picking up their Middle Schoolers at 6:45 p.m. Please make sure to pick them up by no later than 7:05 or 7:10--it makes for a long night for chaperones otherwise!

Finally: we recognize that Thursday night traffic is NOT ideal. So we will again open up the parents’ space and set it aside for MS Parents - near the gym. We will have coffee, tea, and cookies available for you. Come read, chat, work--whatever you want to do in order to avoid additional driving in Thursday afternoon traffic!

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Ms. Sisco or Ms. Aseel, the Scorpion Council Advisors.

Warm regards,
The Scorpion Council Team

From the Tech Office

MS Articles of the month:

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Social Media

Help Kids Navigate Viral Social Media Stunts

Athletics & Activities by Mr. Jacob (Chip) Nielsen

SAISA Opportunity

Join us for Chroma of Culture in Nepal—just a few spots left! Experience an unforgettable adventure while staying at the Hyatt in Kathmandu. Complete the interest form now to secure your place!

Quick reminders:

- Athletics and Activities website- This is our central hub for athletics and activities information. This gives a glance of all the games and practices.
- NEW Calendar: https://sites.google.com/acsamman.edu.jo/activities/calendars

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.

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