Dear Families,

As we head into the combined Eid al-Fitr holiday and Spring Break, we want to wish you a wonderful time of rest, celebration, and connection.

A heartfelt thank you to our families in Amman who joined us today for Student-Led Conferences. It was a joy to see our students take ownership of their learning and share their growth with you. For our evacuated families, please be on the lookout for a progress report message coming directly from your child’s original homeroom teacher; we remain committed to keeping you connected to your child's academic journey.

Whether you are observing Eid or simply looking forward to a change of pace, we hope this break offers a much-needed chance to recharge. If your plans have shifted and you are looking for low-pressure ways to keep your children engaged over the next week, here are a few simple suggestions:

• The "Local Tourist" Challenge: Visit a museum, park, or neighborhood you haven't explored yet. Ask your child to be the "navigator" or "tour guide" for the afternoon.

• A "Spring Break" Reading Goal: Set aside 20 minutes of family reading time each day. It’s a great way to keep literacy skills sharp without it feeling like "homework."

• Kitchen Science & Math: Cooking or baking together is a fantastic way to practice fractions, measurements, and following a sequence—with a tasty reward at the end!

• Observation Journals: Encourage your child to draw or write about one interesting thing they see each day, whether it’s a change in the weather or a bird in the garden.

However you choose to spend your time, we look forward to welcoming all our students back to campus refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year.

Warmly,

The ES Admin Team

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