Important Health Update: Keeping Our Community Healthy

As we navigate a season of increased flu and virus cases in ACS and Jordan, we would like to ask for your cooperation in maintaining the health and safety of our school community. Please review the important guidelines and reminders below to help us minimize the spread of illness:

Health Center Protocol

• If a student is coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or displaying other symptoms of illness, please send them to the Health Center immediately.

• Students with symptoms such as upset stomachs, coughing, or sneezing will be sent home, even if they do not have a fever.

• Parents will be instructed to keep students at home for at least 24 hours and monitor for further symptoms. If symptoms persist or worsen, please consult a doctor and let the Health Center know about the results.

Returning to School

• Any student who has been sent home or has been absent due to illness must visit the Health Center for clearance before attending class. A written pass from the Health Center will be required for re-entry.

• This measure ensures that students returning to school are symptom-free and reduces the risk of further transmission.

Health Checklist

Before sending your child to school, please check for the following symptoms:

• Fever (37.5°C/99.5°F or higher) or chills

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Cough, fatigue, muscle aches, headache

• Loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Preventive Measures

• Encourage frequent hand washing and proper hygiene.

• Utilize the alcohol-based hand sanitizers available throughout the school.

• Avoid close physical contact, such as hugging or kissing, as a greeting.

• Notify the Health Center promptly if your child or a family member is unwell.

Your cooperation is vital in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for everyone. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our Health Center at hjahshan@acsamman.edu.jo.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our community safe and healthy.

COMPASSION SUMMIT

We are excited to announce that we will host the 9th Annual Compassion Summit from January 23 to 25, 2025, here in Amman. This event brings together students from around the world to promote compassion through committed action within their school communities.

The summit will feature:

Keynote Addresses: Insights from experts in compassionate leadership.

Workshops: Skill-building and collaborative sessions.

Connection Sessions: Opportunities to connect with students from other schools.

Community Connection Sessions: Engagements with the local community.

Compassionate Action Planning: Development of actionable plans to implement upon returning to your respective schools.

We are honored to welcome keynote speakers Evan Wesley, Co-Founder and Chief Program Officer for Legacy Youth Leadership, and Shei Ascencio, an international education consultant with two decades of teaching experience across multiple continents. We are also super excited that the following members of the community will be leading workshops to all our visitors: Joelle Basnight, Diala Kamal, Sally Shaka, Nora Lim, Jason Kennedy, Michelle Alzamora, Iman Rimawi, Dara Jardaneh, Tim Steadman, Bayli Martinez, Joelle Pierre Louis, Enzo Alzamora, Iman Samawi, & Shez Billet.

For more details, please visit the Compassion Summit website: www.compassionsummit.org

Athletics and Activities:

• NEW! Calendar regarding Activities for your convenience

ACS Parent-Student Access (Campus facilities)

The following campus access procedure is for when school is in session only. Hours and availability during school vacations/holidays will be publicized in the WGO.

Our facilities are always bustling and we wanted to update you on family access for the 24-25 school year. ACS facilities (field, playground, pool, and upper gym) during non-student times will be available for ACS badge holders only (No outside guests unless attending an ACS event )

• The main gym is off-limits

• Please note that the field and upper gym times will change weekly.

Friday, Jan. 17

• Field: 5 am-8pm

• Upper Gym: 5am-8pm

Saturday, Jan. 17

• Field: 5am-8pm

• Upper Gym: Closed for practices 

Pool Access (family swim)

Saturday's Swim needs a sign up to reserve spots.