We are writing to provide an update regarding our After-School Experience Programs (AEP). All ES programs are scheduled to resume this coming Sunday, March 8.

• Outdoor Activities: Scheduled outdoor activities will proceed as planned.

• Safety Protocols: To ensure the highest level of safety, we have established a proactive "Shelter in Place" protocol. Should the need arise, all students and instructors will immediately transition to the Cafeteria for supervision.

• Pick-up: Standard pick-up procedures remain in place unless otherwise notified via our emergency communication channels.

Our instructors remain committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for our students. Thank you for your continued support.

Building a resilient community also means looking toward our future together. We remain excited to welcome our incoming ES Principal, Ruth Poulsen, to our campus this spring. This visit is a wonderful opportunity to share our school’s unique spirit with her and hear about her vision for leadership.

• When: Tuesday, March 31

• Time: 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

• Where: Room 104

We look forward to this chance to gather, connect, and continue building the future of ACS ES together.

EWe invite you to participate in the Spring 2026 Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 19. There are no classes for students on this date. 

** Please understand that the PowerSchool sign-up process applies only to Elementary Homeroom teachers, Learning Support teachers, and Counselors.MENTARY SCHOMIDDLE/HIGH S

ES Information

• Our Spring Conferences are student-led conferences. Families will spend an extended time in the classroom looking at student growth and learning. Each family will have time to meet with the classroom teacher during the scheduled time.

• ES Students are expected to attend conferences with their parents, as they are student-led conferences. Students will be sharing their learning with you and you will have the opportunity to speak with teachers.

• For Conference Manager support please contact Ms. Farhan

• For PowerSchool support please contact Ms. Khuloud

• Conferences with elementary classroom teachers, elementary counselors, and elementary Learning Support teachers are by appointment only; parents/guardians must book through the Conference Manager which opens for sign-ups on Saturday, February 28th at 12:00 pm and closes on Sunday, March 15th at 12:00 pm. Click here for instructions. 

• The Arabic teachers look forward to meeting with you. They will be available to speak with children and their parents in their classrooms for walk-in conferences. 

• Ms. Lindsey Cayer (Music for EYP, K and G4), Ms. Rita Madi (Music for G1, G2, G3 and G5) and Ms. Dana Kayyali (Art for EYP, K, G1, G3 and G5) look forward to meeting with you. They will be available to speak with children and their parents in their classrooms for walk-in conferences. 

• Ms. Heba Khoury (Art for G2 and G4) will be available to meet with you in The Sting Zone for walk-in conferences. 

• The PE teachers will be available to meet with you in the Tennis Courts (Upper Gym) for walk-in conferences.

• Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech/Language (SLT) specialists from Al-Masar will be available for open walk-in meetings in Room 103A from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm for all students and families currently receiving direct services.

• All teachers have scheduled breaks. The specialist teachers’ breaks are when classroom teachers are meeting with families. To help you plan your time effectively, please note the following break times:

Morning Break:

• Arabic and PE Teachers 10:15 - 10:30

• LS Teachers and Counselors 10:20 - 10:40

• Art and Music Teachers 10:00 - 10:15

Lunch Break:

• Arabic and PE Teachers 1:15 - 2:00

• HR Teachers 12:30 - 1:15 

• LS Teachers and Counselors 1:20 - 2:00

• Art and Music Teachers 12:45 - 1:30

March into Reading!

Ready, set, READ!  This month, we’re Marching into Reading with a colorful twist. Pick up a book, color in the genre on your sheet, and trade it in for a charm! 

How many can you collect? Let’s get reading!

Looking for another series to start? Try these fantasy short chapter books. Great for students in first and second grade who are ready for something more challenging.

Please do not worry about library late notices if your family is departing the country over the next few days. We want to ensure your focus remains on a smooth transition, so if you receive an automated message from the Learning Center (LC) while you are away, please feel free to ignore it until your return.

Our team is currently updating our records to reflect student departures. While it may take us a few days to finalize that list in our system, rest assured that we are pausing these expectations for our traveling families.

Also, please remember that the Sora Reading App and Epic! is available no matter where you are! You can access our full collection of eBooks and audiobooks by signing in with your school email. It’s a great way to keep reading on a phone or tablet while on the go.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Safe travels!

The LC Staff