1B Weekly News
June 2, 2016
A Note From Mrs. Waters
It is hard to believe that next week is the last week of school. This year has gone by really fast!
I want to thank you, parents, for letting me be your child's teacher this year. You have all been very supportive of your child and of me as their educator. I have really enjoyed teaching your children. This class has been a great group of students with lots of energy and excitement. They have worked very hard and shown good growth. You should be very proud of your child. They will be greatly missed!
I would also like to thank Ottorina for being our room parent and helping to organize all our class parties this year. She has been a huge help! Our End of the Year Party will be on Wednesday at 1:15pm.
Tuesday will be a full day and the last day of school will be on Thursday with a 12:00pm dismissal. Ramadan hours will be from 9:00am-2:30pm. Keep watch for an email from the school for when the special schedule will begin.
Over the summer, please have your child read, write and practice math. Here is a link to the ASD elementary library homepage where you can find online resources for reading. For writing, you could have your child keep a journal to write about the things he/she does or to write stories. For math, your child should play some math games from the game portfolio packet, which will help build his/her fluency. He/She can also continue to use IXL (www.ixl.com). You can look on NVS for additional educational links. I want to prevent the summer slide so that your child will not forget what he/she has learned.
This is the last news letter of the year. I hope everyone has a great summer!
Reading
Students will compare and contrast different versions of the same fairy tale.
Writing
Students will write their own fairy tale book.
Math
School Announcements
From the Library
- On June 2nd, 5th, and 6th, students and parents may check out up to 15 books per account for summer reading. This can be done: 1. If student is returning to ASD in the fall. 2. With a signed parent permission form - attached.
- The Summer Reading Program's theme this year is Dragon Dreams and Daring Deeds. Students who read 30 picture books or 6 chapter books during the summer, write them down, get them signed by a parent, and return the paper to the school in August will receive a free book from the library. (Students may also do a combination of types of books - 5 picture books = 1 chapter book). There is a Summer Record sheet attached as well.
Ramadan
During the holy month of Ramadan, the American School of Doha will be operating on a modified schedule with student hours from 9:00am to 2:30pm, including a break as normal during the lunch time. Staff will also be working modified hours, so we ask that students do not arrive to school before 8:15am for middle or high school students, and not before 8:45am for elementary students when Gate 6 opens. Trilogistics will be in contact with bus riders for specific bus timings during this modified school schedule.
Dragon Bands
Remember to plan for the secure storage of your children's’ Dragon Bands and Dragon Cards. The school will not be collecting or holding cards or bands over the summer, so each family is responsible for ensuring safe keeping of these. Lost cards or bands will require the purchase of a new one to begin the year at a cost of QAR 50 per band or card. Balances on Dragon Cards and Bands carry forward from year to year, so you may want to top up before you leave to ensure that there are funds on your family account for the start of school. Thank you for making plans to ensure safe storage of these cards for a smooth start of the new school year.
Important Dates
June 6: Crazy Hair Day for Elementary and Wacky Tacky Day for 1st Grade
June 7: Full day Tuesday
June 8: Class Party at 1:15pm
June 9: Last day of school with dismissal at 12:00pm