September 2, 2021
From the Office of The Director Steve Razidlo
Dear ASD Families,
Sahifa this week allows me the chance to offer all parents a heartfelt thanks for helping us open the 2021-2022 school year safely and productively. We are grateful we are open again, and happy to have our students back into school routines.
But we are not open fully enough! This week’s ASD Board meeting affirmed the safety of our current model but also the factors relevant to fuller reopening: ASD has larger than average classrooms, ASD staff are 100% vaccinated, ASD Covid-19 protections/protocols are effective (no student to student transmission), and ASD requires masks be worn by students and staff, always.
Ministry officials will meet here on campus next week to see our campus and further evaluate our formal request for full ASD reopening. They will hear from us our concern for loss of learning and the wellbeing of all students. While we hope for approval of our request, we ask for your continued patience and support. We understand the frustration of the Hybrid A/B model off campus days, and respect how long the pandemic’s reach has extended.
If our current request is not approved or a broader announcement of national reopening is not shared soon, ASD will make additional adjustments to the current Hybrid schedule.
In other news, please note that if your child requires ‘Medically Exempt’ status this year, MOPH requires a physician’s notice in order to continue Distance Learning options. Please click HERE for more details.
Finally, in anticipation of school activities and athletics returning soon, we are proud to announce that ASD students who are vaccinated are beginning tryouts and practice sessions next week, even as we wait for competitions and performances (scheduled into November) to gain formal approval in the weeks ahead. Thank you for the 500 + student vaccination records that have already been submitted. Please click HERE to complete the COVID vaccination form if you have not already done so.
We are happy about our start to the school year, and committed to getting more students back onto campus as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Steve Razidlo
Director of the American School of Doha
What's On ASD
Sun, Sep 5
MS/HS Day 1B
Mon, Sep 6
MS/HS Day 2A
ES Virtual Library Orientation, 8:05 am - 8:35 am, via Zoom
Tue, Sep 7
MS/HS Day 2B
PACT Tuesday, school dismissal at 12:30 pm
Wed, Sep 8
MS/HS Day 1A
MS Back to School Night, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Zoom links will be sent to parents via email on Sunday
Jr/Sr Committee Meeting 11:00 am, via Zoom
Thu, Sep 9
MS/HS Day 1B
Check out our section on Teaching and Learning
Message from the Leadership Team
ASD School Pictures
ASD All School Main Poster V2.pdfA Message from ASD Nursing
Greetings From ASD Nursing,
A Reminder About Sickness
This serves as a friendly reminder to please be mindful to keep your children home when they are exhibiting ANY of the following symptoms:
Fever
A severe headache
Body aches
Cough
Nasal congestion or a runny nose
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue coupled with any of the above symptoms
If students are absent, teachers will inquire about why. It is imperative if sickness is the reason that this is reported. Please be mindful that if illness is reported teachers will then report it to Nursing and an email will come from the Head Nurse, Carmen Jones. This email will explain that in order for the student to return medical clearance with a diagnosis OR a negative COVID-19 test is needed for students to return to school. If clarification or assistance is needed contact information is in the email. Being fully vaccinated will not be a replacement for medical clearance after reported illness.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Do you have a fully vaccinated student? If so you should fill out this form for each fully vaccinated student in your household that attends ASD. This helps us to get information to families, work with MoPH, and allow your student to participate more fully in school activities. Make sure to have your student’s vaccination documentation ready when doing this form because it is required to upload.
In the upcoming weeks updates are being made to the Nursing Sahifa page and all information will be available there for reference.
Have A Good Weekend!
ASD Nurses
A Message from ASD Bus Services
ASD Bus Service has been operating for a full week. Please check your email for updated schedules and monitor contact details.
As of now, bus registration is full. New applications will be placed on the waitlist.
A Message from the Director of Teaching & Learning
Last Spring, ASD reached out to the community for feedback about how and where ASD should focus its energy for school-wide goals following the learning from the ACE Accreditation Internal Reflection process (May 25 - Community Workshop). Over 300 participants (students, teachers, leaders, parents and even a Board member) were present and involved in learning more about potential goals ASD might move forward with. Click HERE to read more...
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.
Would you like to know a little more about the Junior Senior Committee and how we support our Grade 11 and 12 students? Please join us for an informational Zoom meeting and learn how you can be involved on Wednesday, Sep 8 at 11:00 am using the link below. Hope to see you there!
Zoom link HERE
Meeting ID: 812 5280 6226
Passcode: rKHz43
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.
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!