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Welcome Introduction from teachers- School Times- Gates open at 6.45 – before this children will not be allowed on the campus. School ends at 1:45 Thursday: School ends at 12:30 Please wait for your child under the tent outside Block F There is no provision after schoolTRANSCRIPT
English Modern School Parents Evening Welcome Introduction from
teachers- School Times- Gates open at 6.45 before this children
will not be allowed on the campus. School ends at 1:45 Thursday:
School ends at 12:30 Please wait for your child under the tent
outside Block F There is no provision after school Primary School
Website WEEBLY
Pages for subject areas with link for support and enrichment. Class
pages with general information, weekly homework etc. ESLR Dress-Up
Days 15th October Ethical Individuals: Police, doctor, nurse,
teacher, fire fighter 19th November Independent Learners:
Scientist, explorer, 28th January Critical Thinkers: Principal,
detective, world leader 24th March Effective Communicators:
Favourite author/book character 21st April Global Citizens: Earth
colours, environmentalist hat 19th May Dynamic Achievers: Favourite
sports person, astronaut Behaviour Management Implementing a
behaviour management system using the ESLRs Behaviour Management
Programme ISAMS House Points Expectation of parental support at
home Refer to ESLR chart in classroom when speaking about it.
Explain name on board and tics.3 tics = isams.3 or more isams =
paper work home/ call to parents.If behaviour persists meeting will
be called with teacher. Stress that each teacher has an award
programme to encourage positive behaviour.This is the focus as
opposed to punishing negative behaviour.If students persist in
negative behaviour forms will go home to be signed and we ask for
parent support in addressing problem. The School Counsellor can
help students:
By providing educational support, early identification and
interventions, school counsellors can help all children achieve
academic success. Through difficult changes To be a better friend
Manage their feelings, stress and worries Celebrate successes To be
a problem solver To become a better learner The counsellor, Ms.
Maria, is here to help your children be successful and have the
best possible school experience! SchoolCounsellor A School
counsellor knows how to listen and can help children with life's
challenges. Counsellors have special training in giving children
strategies on how to solve problems, make decisions and stand up
for themselves. Counsellors work as a team with students, staff
andparents to create a caring community. Ms. Maria Schedule an
appointment through Ms. Samah/Ms. Nevine (primary secretaries) How
to contact me? Absences Important that children attend school for
all designated school days. More than 36 days,the child may not be
promoted 5 late arrivals at school is counted as 1 absent On test
days- doctors certificate required Any work missed has to be
completed on their return to school Mention the severityof students
arriving late -for every 5 late arrivals it is one absent School
Uniform Please consult the Handbook for information regarding the
school uniform All children are allocated to a House: Red, Yellow,
Green or Blue. Officialhouse shirts should be worn on Wednesdays.
Uniforms are available from the Al Muftah Store in Al- Sadd (
across fromthe Royal Plaza Mall) No deviations will be accepted
Please help us implement our student uniform by ensuring the
childrencome correctly dressed when coming to school. On PE days,
children must wear the school PE kit. Jewellery & nail polish
are not permitted Jewelry girls only allowed to wear studs, no
necklaces or bracelets Eating and Sleeping It is very important
that your children get plenty of sleep to ensure theyare able to
focus in class. Healthy snacks are very important forthe childrens
wellbeing. Our school is a nut-free school. Please make sure your
children are bring a water bottle and healthy foodto school.
Meetings with teachers and Administration
Make an appointment Ensure you state the reason for the visit so
that the teacher can prepare for it Always begin with the class
teacher, then the Assistant Principal If your issue is still
unresolved, make an appointment with the Primary Principal
Curriculum Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP).
English
Literacy follows Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop. Words
Their Way, Frys Words Mathematics Cambridge International Program
Science and Social Studies Global Studies Weeks 1-5 Explore and
describe different aspects of culture. (Food and Celebrations)
Explore and describe how different aspects of culture influence
behaviour of people living in a particular culture. Character
Education Second Step Program ICT Laptops on Wheels- Used for all
classes. Talk about laptop carts.Laptops will be used for learning
in all subject areas. Mention that the Math program is linked with
the Middle School program, will make transition easier Students
that take Global Studies will be assessed and an outcome will be
added to the report Reading Role of the parent is to listen and
question your child when reading Your child must read English books
Allow your child to read out loud to you Encourage the children to
read books at home Take care of the books encourage children to
handle them with respect Each evening your child should read their
library book Scholastic Book Clubs Scholastic: Make following clear
Instruction for ordering online will be sent home Not all teachers
are willing to handle cash in such cases you will have to order
online It is a classroom-based social-emotional learning
programme
NEW!!! It is a classroom-based social-emotional learning programme
with lessons and reinforcement activities designed to: Increase
childrens school success Decrease problem behaviours What Is the
Program? (10 min.) Talking Points Transition to the next topic: Now
that you know more about how the program will benefit your child,
let's take a closer look at what the program is. Children with good
social-emotional skills can: Have empathy Manage strong emotions
Solve interpersonal problems Make friends Get along well with
others Persist at tasks and follow directions Assessment Continuous
assessment using the work the children do in class and home as a
base Observation of the childs participation in class activities,
group activities andindividual activities Summative assessments at
the end of topics Notice will be given a week in advance of all
assessments Students will be assessed throughout the 3 school terms
but only receive 2 formalreports and a report summaryin Term 2 You
can mention that there will be 3 reporting terms but only 2 formal
reports.