This spring, many of our Grade 5 students participated in the NESA Virtual Science Fair. We recently learned that Team 1 came fourth and is therefore moving forward in the science fair. Well done, Team 1! Congratulations to Teams 7
and 3, who placed 6th and 8th. Hard work and dedication was the secret of each team's success. Congratulations to Domenic, Vinay, Reuben,
Tarun Ramu Shahrukh, Advika, Karthik, Diya and Abhi.
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Team
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School
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Place
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Walworth Barbour AIS 04
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WBAIS
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1
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WBAIS 01
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WBAIS
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2
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AS Doha 10
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AS Doha
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2
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AISC 01
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AISC
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4
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WBAIS 02
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WBAIS
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5
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AISC 07
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AISC
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6
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ACS Amman 09
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ACS Amman
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7
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AISC 03
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AISC
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8
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IS Dakar 02
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IS Dakar
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9
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ISOI 04
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ISOI
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10
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ACS Amman 02
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ACS Amman
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11
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IS Dakar 01
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IS Dakar
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12
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ISOI 01
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ISOI
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13
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AISJ 01
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AISJ
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14
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AS Doha 05
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AS Doha
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15
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This is a reminder to all parents whose children stay after-school to play that the playground that elementary school staff supervise the playground until 3:45. This means that children who remain after 3:45 must be supervised by their mom or dad. Parents are asked to be within close range of their child. What this means is that you must not only be able to see your child play, but to be able to hear your child as well. Sitting in the cafeteria while your child is on the playground is not proper supervision. Also, the children must follow the playground rules they adhere to during the school day. This includes wearing shoes at all times, remaining on the ES side of the school and being in the corridors only to go to the bathroom (walking only!). Should a passing staff member reinforce any rule with your child after 3:45, I ask that you support the teacher, who is acting in the interest of your child’s safety.
Integrated units of study reflect the real world, where children are naturally interacting across disciplines. One of the main reasons teachers use this approach is to help their students make connections across subject areas. Throughout the elementary school, teachers integrate units. In KGD, for example, Mrs. Neuman recently combined Literacy (non-fiction writing and speaking) and Science (bugs). During this unit, students were divided into three groups. Each group had to research and write about a bug of their choosing, and to explain: (1) what the bug eats, (2) where the the lives and (3) the life cycle of the bug. After their research was done, each expert group had to teach the two other groups what they learned. Here is a video of the group of students who studied ladybugs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Another Book Week has come to an end, but what a great week it was! Thank you, to the following teachers, who sat on the Book Week Committee and planned so many great activities for the children: Ms. Kristina, Ms. Jenna, Ms. Renata, Ms. Char, Mr. Sonnenberg, Mr. Jet and Ms. Megan. Below are some pictures that were taken during Book Week:
On Thursday, representatives from The International Justice Mission visited our school and met with all fourth graders. The IJM works to free slaves in Tamil Nadu and other places around the world. The group led a discussion on human rights, which tied in to the Fourth Grade Social Studies unit, "Water as a Human Right." The group also shared a story about the sad plight of a small family who were forced to work at a fish farm in order to pay off debt. When you hear a story such as this, it really does bring into perspective just how fortunate we are.
The HS Band and Choir present final concert of the year. Come enjoy a variety of high quality music from early baroque to modern day pop in the air conditioned comfort of the Fine Arts Center Theater.
Please click on the ASA link for information about an upcoming chess tournament.
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal
Please click on the ASA link for information about an upcoming chess tournament.
Have a great weekend,
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal
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