Middle School
August 26, 2021
From the Middle School Principal's Desk
Dear Students and Parents,
It has been a great start to the year! We’ve begun a hybrid schedule in earnest, and it’s been great to see our students return to campus and bring life once again back to our building. New friendships forming and old ones rekindling; it’s been awesome!
We began this week by carefully reviewing our safety protocols and procedures during advisory, ensuring that everyone understands how to stay safe (sanitize, sanitize, sanitize!) and reacquainting ourselves with school routines.
We also worked on classroom agreements and talked a little about how we can best use technology. With students accessing online learning during their At-Home days, it’s important that students understand the need for some ground rules. I encourage you to begin to engage your son and/or daughter in a conversation about technology and his or her digital life. Being part of their digital life is a responsibility we all share, and our students need all the guidance they can get. Please find attached HERE a link to a presentation on Digital Citizenship that may prove helpful.
It is truly a privilege to be part of a community where parents, teachers, and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and personal growth. This is going to be a very special year at ASD and we greatly look forward to connecting with you soon. Once again, welcome back!
MS Curriculum Night
On Tuesday, September 14, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, the Middle School will be hosting a curriculum night via Zoom (link here). This is an opportunity for parents to learn more about our core subjects’ curriculum as well as our assessing and grading practices. We will also share information about how we assess using levels of proficiency and what this will look like in PowerSchool (our online grade book). We hope to see you there!
Back to School Open House
Middle School Back-to-School Night will take place on Wednesday, September 8, starting at 5:00 pm. Given our virtual start, this year our back to school evening will be a little different.
Communication will be sent out to families shortly with information on teacher sessions. We hope you are able to join us and see our teachers sharing a bit about themselves, their class, the course syllabus, and what to expect this year.
Setting up for Success!
During our first week, Advisors made copies of a student planner for students to use and keep track of homework and upcoming tests and project due dates. Even if they feel they can get by without this, we strongly encourage them to get into the habit of using them (you’ll thank us later!).
During their At-Home days, we ask that students keep to their PowerSchool schedule and avoid the temptation to log on to their classes late (where they can be marked tardy or even absent). Developing a habit of being punctual is crucial in setting oneself up for success.
Finally please find below some helpful hints on how to help your child when learning from home (online):
Sincerely,
Rob Gohr
Middle School Principal
American School of Doha
What's on Ms
Updated Every Friday in Teneen!
Be sure to visit our MS Teneen page, for up-to-date information.
What's On MS
Sun, Aug 29
MS/HS Day 1A
ASD Bus Services Begin
Mon, Aug 30
MS/HS Day 1B
Tue, Aug 31
PACT, dismissal at 12:30 pm
MS/HS Day 2A
Wed, Sep 1
MS/HS Day 2B
Thu, Sep 2
MS/HS Day 1A
MS Save the Date
Wed, Sep 8, MS Back to School Night (5:00pm-6:30pm)
Tue, Sep 14, Counselor-Parent Coffee (8:00am-9:00am)
Tue, Sep 14, MS Curriculum Night (5:00pm-6:00pm)
Sun, Sep 19, PL day for faculty (no school for students)
Wed, Sep 22, Parent Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting (8:00am-9:00am)
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A Message from ASD Nursing
Greetings From ASD Nursing,
We are excited to welcome students back to campus this year. We want to give some reminders to aid us in keeping our ASD community healthy:
Quarantine Upon Arrival to Qatar
Please be mindful if you are traveling back in the country that you adhere to the quarantine rules that Qatar has implemented. We understand that people are given various instructions in regards to quarantine based on where they have traveled from, vaccination status, age, etc. We at ASD ask that you are honest and follow the below quarantine guidelines based on MoPH directives:
Returning from a Red Country- Unvaccinated children aged (0-17) traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to a home quarantine of 10 days.
Returning from a Yellow Country- Unvaccinated children aged (0-17) traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to a home quarantine of 7 days.
Returning from a Green Country- Unvaccinated children aged (0-11) traveling with their fully vaccinated parents are exempted from quarantine if they are coming from a green-listed country. Unvaccinated children aged (12-17) traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to 5 days of home quarantine if they are coming from a green listed country
All vaccinated students are exempt from quarantine, however, depending on the country from where you traveled, there may be directives to have a PCR performed within 48-72 hours of arrival. If this is the case please do not send the student to school until they have received their negative PCR results.
Vaccinated Students
In addition, if you have a student that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 please do not forget to fill out this form for EACH vaccinated student. (If you have more than one vaccinated student you need to fill out a separate form for each student) This will allow us to give you a better picture of what percentage of our students are vaccinated and aid us in keeping track of which students are vaccinated as well.
Absences Related to Sickness
Please remember if your student shows any signs of sickness to please keep them at home and follow up with a doctor. Last year the nursing department worked very hard to track absences related to illness and to ensure that students who were out sick were only returning to campus after obtaining medical clearance from a doctor. This year we will still be implementing this policy and will do our best to follow up on all sickness related absences to ensure that when students return to school they are safe!
Please keep in mind that keeping the ASD community safe from COVID-19 requires participation and compliance from all members of the ASD community. This will require continued transparency in regards to the health of our students, faculty and staff, and our households.
Have a Good Weekend!
A Message from ASD Bus Services
The ASD Bus Service will commence on Sunday, August 29 (Day A).
Bus schedules and route information has been sent to all parent emails. If you have not received your email please check your spam OR contact Bus Services busservices@asd.edu.qa
From our School Community
QATAR LITTLE LEAGUE is a developmental league that offers baseball, softball and Challenger programs for boys and girls ages 4-18 throughout Qatar. Players of all skill levels and abilities are welcome. No experience necessary!
Online Registration is NOW Open for our upcoming season
NEW THIS YEAR
A FREE LEARN TO PLAY BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL CAMP
September 17 and 18
More information about our program is available at our website: QatarLittleLeague.com
Commonly Asked Questions
When does the season start?
Sunday, September 26, 2021, but there will be an optional Knock the Dust Off Camp for registered members Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25, 2021. The season will run through the end of February.
What are the Age Divisions and how much does it cost?
Where do we play?
We will start playing out at the Doha Sports Park in Lusail. Our hope is that the ASD Baseball field will be available to us sometime during our season, however, the Doha Sports Complex is our current plan.
What is the time Commitment?
With the exception of Tee-Ball and Challengers who practice and play on Friday mornings, all other divisions have one weeknight practice and at least one game on Friday OR Saturday.
What equipment do I need?
QLL provides helmets, bats, catcher gear, a uniform top and cap. Players will need a glove, athletic shoes, baseball pants, or athletic pants, and boys must have an athletic cup. Due to Covid 19 protocols we highly encourage batting gloves and will expect a mask to be worn when not on the field.
Where can I find out more information and Register?
Visit our website qatarlittleleague.com to register for the season and the two camps. Also, follow us on Facebook QatarLittleLeague & Instagram: Qatarlittleleague. You can e-mail us at qll@asd.edu.qa or qatarlittleleague@gmail.com with any additional questions.
The ASD Booster Club welcomes all our DRAGON families to the new school year!
Be safe. Be kind. Be active. Let’s go DRAGONS!
Our ASD Booster Store Online Catalog is back! It includes the store’s most popular items so be ready to show your dragon spirit! The Booster Club provides positive support and assistance to the American School of Doha Athletics and Activities Program for all school divisions.
Shop Online by clicking on the link below; pick up your purchased items at school! The orders will be delivered on a weekly basis to each student and ASD staff.
Please fill out THIS form to purchase your items after you have explored the Catalog below!
Click HERE for the Booster Club catalog.
Hope you had a restful summer! For PTA can we please include the following:
The PTA wishes to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning families, we look forward to meeting with you soon! Each year, the PTA publishes an Information Guide with some useful information about ASD and more information about the PTA. Please click HERE to check it out!
The JuniorSenior Committee welcomes all the new parents of Grade 11&12 students to another exciting school year at ASD! We have many fun things planned for the year. If you would like to be a part of this great committee, please contact us at juniorseniorcommittee@asd.edu.qa.
