As the final days of this academic year draw to a close, I find myself looking back with immense gratitude on what has been a truly remarkable journey. After seven beautiful years serving as your Elementary School Principal, it is time for me to embark on a new professional chapter at a new school. While endings are always bittersweet, my heart is overflowing with appreciation for this extraordinary community.

First and foremost, I want to thank you for the greatest privilege an educator can ask for: sharing your most precious treasures with me, your children. To watch them walk through our gates each morning, full of curiosity, energy, and potential, has been the ultimate joy of my time here in Amman. They are the heartbeat of ACS. They have made me laugh, taught me resilience, and reminded me daily of why we do this work. Thank you for trusting me to guide them, protect them, and help them grow into the independent, caring, and thoughtful global citizens they are becoming.

True education is never a solo endeavor, and I am profoundly grateful for the deep partnership we have shared. You have opened your hearts to me, collaborated on the hard days, celebrated on the triumphs, and consistently worked alongside us to ensure our students' needs always came first. That level of trust and mutual respect is rare, and I will cherish it.

As I prepare to pass the torch, I do so with absolute confidence in the future of our school and the leadership team steering the 2026-2027 school year. Our incoming principal, Ruth Poulsen, is an exceptional educator who is already deeply committed to our students and community. She is eager to begin developing strong, meaningful relationships with you and to build upon the foundation we have established together. Working alongside her, Andy Martinez and Lindsey Cayer will bring steady, unwavering stability to the administrative team, continuing to lead with the immense care, heart, and dedication they already possess.

Moreover, we all know that the true soul of ACS lives within our classrooms. Our amazing teachers and Instructional Assistants are simply unparalleled. They are so profoundly skilled, loving, and dedicated that they could keep ACS's rich culture, warmth, and high academic excellence thriving all on their own. With such an outstanding faculty and a well-poised administrative team at the helm, the elementary school is in the best possible hands.

Amman and the ACS community will always hold a sacred place in my heart. I would love to stay in touch and celebrate your child’s accomplishments and joys. You can reach me at alzam.a.08@isg.edu.sa.

Thank you for seven years of unforgettable memories, partnership, and shared love for our children. I wish each of your families a lifetime of happiness, growth, and endless opportunities.

With deepest respect and heartfelt affection,

Michelle Alzamora 

We understand that for many families, enrollment for next year remains uncertain. If your plans change and you need any paperwork support over the summer, please be in touch with the elementary school administration and request records from the ACS registrar at khajjiri@acsamman.edu.jo. Please allow for 5 to 7 business days for our team to process and get back to you.

Semester two report cards and Spring MAP scores will be available on PowerSchool in the afternoon on Thursday, June 4th.

What to Expect on the Report Card:

• Standards-Based Grading: Report cards reflect your child's progress toward meeting specific year-long learning standards.

• Progress Indicators: We use the numbers 1 through 4 to share your child’s achievement of our standards. Below is what each of the numbers indicate:

  • 4 = Distinguished

  • 3 = Proficient

  • 2 = Approaching

  • 1 = Emerging

  • N/A = Insufficient Evidence

• Teacher Comments: Comments provide specific information about your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. Please carefully review these comments for a comprehensive understanding of your child's learning journey over the course of the entire year.

Note on Insufficient Evidence (N/A): For our students who have been navigating learning from afar due to ordered departure, you may notice an N/A mark in certain specialist classes (such as Art, Music, PE, or Arabic). Because these courses rely heavily on in-person performance, physical participation, and classroom-specific materials, there may not have been enough data or observable evidence to formally assess specific standards before the departure. This mark reflects these assessment and logistical constraints.

☀️ Summer Adventures Start with a Story!

As we pack up our backpacks and head into summer break, the LC wants to wish everyone a season full of sunshine and great stories. To keep your reading muscles strong and the imagination flowing, we encourage all our students to keep reading over the break!

 Grab Your Summer Reading Bingo Flyer!

Whether you're tackling a new series or revisiting an old favorite, remember that every page counts. We can’t wait to hear your "book talks" when the halls fill back up this fall. 

Happy Reading and Have a Wonderful Summer!

Ms. Layali & Ms. Deena