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Issue #29: March 19, 2026

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From the Principal

Mr. Billy Thomas

As we cross the finish line of the third quarter, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible hard work, resilience, and heart our students and staff have poured into these past few months—it has been quite a journey, and you’ve handled it so well! For those in our community celebrating, we wish you a joyous and blessed Eid celebration; may this be a beautiful time of connection and celebration for your families. Whether you are traveling this break or enjoying a quiet "staycation" here in Amman, I hope our Spring Break offers everyone a genuine chance to unplug, recharge, and find some well-deserved rest. We can’t wait to see everyone back on campus for the final stretch of the year; just a quick reminder that we will return to our regular school hours after the break, so please ensure your student is in their Advisory by 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29th to kick off the final quarter.

MS Celebrations

At the end of February, Grade 6 students visited Jordan River Designs to explore the work of local Jordanian and Palestinian artisans. The trip connected directly to their recent art project, where students created their own embroidery pieces inspired by different cultures.

The visit allowed students to see traditional embroidery up close not just as decoration, but as a meaningful form of storytelling and cultural expression. Surrounded by beautifully crafted objects, students gained a deeper understanding of how design, tradition, and identity are woven together.

This experience supported their creative process and brought their classroom learning to life in an inspiring, real-world setting.

MS Updates

EID MUBARAK

To all our Middle School families celebrating, we wish you a joyous and peaceful Eid Mubarak!

We hope this special time is filled with wonderful moments of reflection, celebration, and connection with family and friends.

RETURN TO REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS

Starting Sunday, March 29 we will return to regular school hours:

Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs - 8:00am - 3:00pm
Tues - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Please note that Middle Schoolers need to be seated in their classroom at those times - so please drop them off 10 mins earlier.

MAP TESTING

At the start of April, Middle School students will participate in the Spring NWEA MAP testing.

These tests are designed to provide teachers with an understanding of competency levels in:

Reading Comprehension
Language Use
Math

From here we are able to see student growth this year and better differentiate the learning in the classrooms going forward.

Families will receive official communication with results later in the year.

ATTENDANCE

We are asking all MS families to input absences directly in PowerSchool - PowerSchool parent portal.

This video shows you how to report a student's absence.

Should you have any issues regarding PowerSchool, please contact powerschool@acsamman.edu.jo.

From the Athletics Office

MS AAC Track & Field: Sign-Ups Are Open!

It’s time to lace up those spikes! We are thrilled to announce that the Middle School AAC Track & Field season is officially around the corner. Whether you're a thrower, sprinter, a distance runner, or a jumper, we want you on the track.

✍️ How to Join

Sign-ups are now live on PowerSchool. Make sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot and ensure all your forms are ready for the start of the season.

⏱️ Practice Schedule

Our training sessions are designed to get you in peak performance shape: