AIS West ES Parent Newsletter
April 24 - 28
Important Dates Ahead
- April 24 and 25 - no school due to holiday
- April 26 - 28 - school is in session
- April 26 KG1-G2 assembly (character awards - generosity)
- April 28 G3-G5 assembly (character awards - generosity)
Week of May 1:
- No school due to Eid and holidays. Students return on May 8
Week of May 8:
- May 8 - 10: Book Fair! Sales are cash only and students will have time with their classes to browse and purchase. Parents can come in after school and pick up if you would like to browse with your child.
- After School Activities and Tutoring resume
- Arabic Exams and MAP testing (MAP testing also week of May 15)
Week of May 22:
- Grade 5 students will participate in a number of transition activities as they move closer and closer to life in middle school
- Moving up afternoon: All students will have a chance to meet the teachers and see a bit of the next grade level during the afternoon of May 18
Last week of school:
- June 12 - 14 for students. These are half days and all students will be released at 12:00 noon.
- June 12 - KG1- G2 end of year assembly
- June 14 - G3 - 5 end of year assembly
GEMA International Poster Making Contest
GEMA is organizing an international poster making contest:
The official journey of International Poster Making Competition has started and welcome your school students to be a part of this amazing all-virtual event.
What is the criteria?
The contest is for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Must participate through this page: https://mailchi.mp/0cc2ce0c7766/gema-poster-making-competition
Deadline: Entries must be submitted by midnight, Sunday, May 22, 2022
What are the Categories & Theme?
Nursery/Preparatory/Kindergarten,All below Grade 1: Save Trees, Save Earth
Grade 1-3: Stop Animal Cruelty
Grade 4-6: Say No to Wars
Grade 7-9: Road Safety
Grade 10-12: Smoking should be banned in all public places
Prizes & Certificates:
There will be 1 Winner in each Category, who will get a Trophy, Cash Prize of $50 and a Certificate. First Runner Up and Second Runner Up who will get a Trophy and a Certificate.
5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Posters in each category will be given Medals and a Certificate.
Every participant will get a Certificate.
Participation Fee is $10.
The poster must be Original, Creative, innovative, influential, and relevant to the contest theme.