which as a school we take very

seriously.

Students are expected to be in

class from 8 am till 2:30 pm.

It’s a fact that regular attendance

at school results in stronger

learning and more successful

students. Parents who make

regular school attendance a pri-

ority are helping their children

learn to accept responsibility,

which is a valuable lesson for a

successful life. Attendance pat-

terns are formed early in life.

Children who develop good at-

tendance habits in the early

grades are more likely to contin-

ue them throughout their school

life, as well as into their chosen

career. Regular attendance is

critically important, because stu-

dents who miss school, miss out

on carefully planned sequences

of instruction. They miss out on

active learning experiences and

class participation. They miss out

on the opportunity to ask ques-

tions.

We would like to remind you

about the importance of good

attendance and punctuality,

School Uniform

Uniforms are an important part of a school’s identity and increase student’s pride and sense of belonging to the institution. It creates a positive impact on students’ learning and behavior in and around the school, and serves to unite students . We encourage all our students to adhere to the uniform guidelines and show up to school in the proper school uniform. The NAIS Elementary School Uniform is as follows:

November 2018

Elementary Newsletter

Attendance & Punctuality

Girls Grades 1 –3 – White shirt, Red Check Skirt, White socks and Black shoes. Grades 4 & 5- White shirt, Blue Skirt, White socks and Black shoes. Winter– Navy Blue Cardigan or Jacket

Boys Grades 1 –3 – White shirt, Red Check Shorts, White socks and Black shoes. Grades 4 & 5- White shirt, Blue Trousers, White socks and Black shoes. Winter– Navy Blue Cardigan or Jacket

P.E Boys & Girls Red shirt and blue track pant

Created in 1971, the UAE

Flag is a symbol of im-

mense pride and honor for

the Emiratis. The flag is

made up of the Pan Arabic

colors. Each color is signifi-

cant as it holds a deep

meaning.

NOV 3rd—UAE FLAG DAY

UAE Flag—Facts

Green

Green represents

hope, joy, optimism

and love. It can also

symbolize the coun-

try’s prosperity.

Red

Red represents

hardiness, brav-

ery, strength and

courage. The ver-

tical red band can

also be interpret-

ed as binding all

Black

Contrary to pop-

ular belief, the

black band does

not represent oil.

It stands for the

defeat of ene-

mies, and also

strength of mind.

Flag day was celebrated with

full zeal and fervor with a spe-

cial assembly by Grade 2B.

Students informed everyone

about the significance of Flag

day and held a short quiz to

assess their peer’s understand-

ing and knowledge of the UAE

Flag

Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday

A special assembly was held in honor of the Prophet Muhammed’s birthday. The stu-

dents spoke about the Prophet's life and sang songs in his honor. The students con-

ducted a short quiz on the prophet’s life and distributed sweets among the winners.

Assembly on Careers—Grade 2A

On November 8th, 2018, Grade 2A presented an assembly

on the topic "What I Want to Be." Grade 2A students were

dressed up for different professions. During the assembly,

they talked about the importance of the professions they

represented. They also did a roleplay which further broad-

ened the knowledge of the audience on why different pro-

fessions are important to build an amazing community.

Grade 2A wrapped up the assembly by asking the audience

members about their dream professions. All in all, the as-

sembly was full of learning and engagement.

Mindfulness and Well Being– Grade 1C

Students of grade 1 presented an assembly on mindfulness and wellbeing. They showed their fellow students ways to being mindful and the key to their wellbeing- being active. Having goals in life, be-ing kind to others, making a difference and last but not least keeping connected. They reinforced the message to their fellow student by motivating them with a song " The more we get together".

Field Trip—Dolphinarium

On November 1st, Grades 2 A, B, C went on a field trip to the Dubai Dolphinar-

ium. It was a great opportunity for the students to build on what they had been

learning at school: animals. Students got to know the marine environment as

they explored around the Dolphinarium. They also learned numerous fun facts

about dolphins among them the most interesting being “Dolphins have belly

buttons.” After a few minutes of exploration, they were welcomed by the Dol-

phin Show crew. Students watched the Dolphin and Seal shows in awe as the

smart sea animals showed their talents. They not only got to enjoy the show,

but also got to learn lots of interesting information about the lives of Dolphins and Seals. Some of

their biggest discoveries were that dolphins are the second smartest animals after chimpanzees and

that they can be marvelous painters!! Furthermore, students got to participate in the activities and

games presented during the show. One lucky student even won a prize! Once back the Grades 2

looked back on their Dolphinarium field trip experience and wrote a narrative piece for English to

continue learning more about marine animals in science.

Student of Grades 3A & B along with Grade 4B went to Sharjah Interna-tional Book Fair .They not only bought a lot of books but attended 3 workshops for drawing & healthy cooking. Students took part in the various competitions organized by the organizers

Nutritional Assessment

As part of their practical nutrition courses, a group of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students from University of Sharjah visited NAIS to conduct nutrition assessment

procedures (namely height and weight measurements) on a group of students (Grades 2,3,4 and 5) . Th results of this assessment will be shared with the school

nurse.

Martyr’s Day

NAIS expressed their gratitude & respect

to the martyrs by organizing a walkathon.

Staff, students and parents took part in

the walkathon . A special assembly was

also held at 11:30pm. Students read a

poem for the Martyrs and observed a

minute of silence in their memory.

UAE national day was celebrated with zeal

and pride at NAIS. Students, parents and staff

participated wholeheartedly to make the event

a success.

National Day

National Day

Topics taught in Moral Education in November Gr1 - Topic: Discovering UAE heritage Through Story Telling: Cultural Studies 1

• Understand the significance of stories that are handed down from generation to generation, which inform our knowledge from the past.

Gr2 - Topic: What objects and symbols can tell us -Cultural studies 3

• Describe the distinguishing features of a variety of artifacts (objects and symbols) from the past (or repro-ductions/pictures. Make a simple interpretation about, for example, the provenance and usage of an arti-fact.

Gr3 - Topic: Topic: Understanding UAE Culture (Part 1) -Cultural studies 5

• Explain and give a range examples of culture. Describe own cultural identity and talk about what has influ-enced it.

Gr4 - Topic: Trade, Travel and Communication’s Influence on Culture Pillar: Cultural studies 7

• Identify when and how overland and sea-trade routes and cities developed in the region. the victims of intolerance.

Gr5 - Topic: Taking responsibility for oneself and others. Pillar: The individual and the Community 9

• Understand how one affects and influences environmental issues, including how to take practical action on issues such as recycling, litter and noise

Topics taught in UAE Social Studies in November Gr1: Topic Culture and Celebrations 1.H.1.2 Explain the importance of folklore and celebrations and their impact on local communities. 1.H.1.3 Ex-plain why national holidays are celebrated. Gr2: Measuring Time 2.H.1.1 Use timelines to show sequencing of events. 2.H.1.2 Identify contributions of historical figures (community, state, nation and world) Gr3: Culture Growing up in Gulf – A Child’s life in the UAE 1.1.1.3 Student is able to collect images exhibiting life in the UAE community both recently and in the past. 1.3.1.6 Student is able to analyze the roles of some institutions in a community (Schools, mosques, cultural centers etc) Gr4:Culture and Heritage 1.1.1.8 Student is able to recognize the events and figures that founded the unitary ideology in the UAE (Zayed the First, Zayed bin Sultan.) Gr5: Founding Fathers Biography 1.3.1.1 Student is able to describe the role of the Founding Fathers in establishing the Union.