Upper Elementary
December 2, 2021
From the Upper Elementary principal's Desk
Dear Upper Elementary School Parents,
I hope you had an enjoyable extended weekend last week. In the Upper Elementary School, our theme of spreading thankfulness was alive and well throughout the school. Students were busy brainstorming what/who they appreciate and how they can demonstrate thankfulness in their lives. In addition, students enjoyed a Thanksgiving Party with their classmates.
A few weeks ago, our Technology Integration Specialist, Martin Reinsmoen, led a Parent Coffee topic on Internet Safety and Responsible Technology Usage. Over this past week, our administrative team has been working with several students on appropriate technology usage issues. Each of these incidents has involved the misuse of WhatsApp. This phone-based app allows individuals and groups to have conversations on a technology device. In Grades 4 and 5, a few students have used this platform as a place to use foul language, put-downs, or other words not aligned with ASD’s Values and expectations.
To give you some additional information, WhatsApp has a legal age restriction to 16 years+. If your child does have access to a phone, there are a couple of steps you can take to promote safety. You can check their discussions, texts, and activity/browsing history. You can also require your child to include you in any chatting that is done with their friends. If kids know their parents are going to join a discussion, it promotes that the language and topics on those discussions stay positive and of the quality your family expects.
Thanks for being diligent in monitoring your child’s technology footprint. We will continue to teach our students the importance of our ASD Values inside our school and in the digital world.
As always, thanks for your partnership! Have a great weekend and upcoming week.
Regards,
Mr. Toby Tebo
Upper Elementary Principal
American School of Doha
The ASD Giving Tree 2021 is here!
Every year ASD gives parents the opportunity to make a wish come true by shopping for a gift requested by one of our valued workers. These gifts bring a great deal of joy to the recipients.
Please consider taking a wish and shopping for one of the suggested gifts for one of our dedicated and hardworking Security Staff, Acciona & Rayyan (Maintenance), Nakheel (Gardening), Jazz Cafe, and Coffee Beanery workers.
Please click HERE to Join Us and Make Someone’s Dream Come True! If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact reception@asd.edu.qa.
What's On UES
Thu, Dec 2
ES Booster Store Preorder begins HERE
Sat, Dec 4
Hydra Signups begin
ASD Community Workshop, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Aux Gym, Sign up HERE
Tue, Dec 7
PACT Tuesday, dismissal at 12:30 pm
HS Production: Little Shop of Horrors, Theatre, 4:00 pm
Wed, Dec 8
HS Production: Little Shop of Horrors, Theatre, 7:00 pm
Thu, Dec 9
HS Production: Little Shop of Horrors, Theatre, 7:00 pm
Be sure to visit our What' On UES Teneen Page, for more information on divisional ASD events. Updated every FRIDAY!
Check out our section on Teaching and Learning
Hydra Registration
Update Dec 2, 2021
HYDRA Registration opens on Saturday!
The next season of HYDRA Aquatics is scheduled from January 8 to March 3. FUNdamentals classes for ages 4 -12 run twice a week for 8 weeks. Please see registration at www.hydraaquatics.club or visit us at the indoor pool office.
Go HYDRA Go!
Season 2 ES Sports and Activities Sign-Up
Season 2 Elementary Sports Update!!
Sign-Ups for Season 2 Elementary Sports will take place on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The sign-ups take place online on Eventbrite.com and emails will be sent out with the links needed to sign-up. Please note sign-ups will not open until 6:00 pm and there are no early sign-ups. There is no need to come into school for these sign-ups. If you have any questions or concerns about sign-ups please email es_sports@asd.edu.qa.
Please see the below options for Season 2 ES Sports:
Grade 2/3 Boys and Girls Track & Field - Sun & Wed
Grade 4/5 Boys and Girls Track & Field - Mon & Thu
Grade 4/5 Boys Basketball - Sun & Wed
Grade 4/5 Girls Basketball - Mon & Thu
Grade 4/5 Boys and Girls Cricket - Sun & Wed
Session 2 Elementary After School Activities Update
Sign-Ups for Season 2 Elementary After School Activities will take place on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The sign-ups take place online on Eventbrite.com and emails will be sent out with the links needed to sign-up. Please note sign-ups will not open until 6:00 pm and there are no early sign-ups. We will be sending out more information about what will be offered in the coming week so please check your email or go to the Athletics and Activities page and go to "Elementary School After School Activities (ASAs)" to find more information. We will update you as often as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please email es_asa@asd.edu.qa.
If you have any other questions please go to our TENEEN page.
Go Dragons!!!
Pre-A-Portrait Sale Extended!
INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER ONLINE DOCUMENT full.pdfASD YouTube Consent Form: Due Wed, Dec 15
From our School Community
AMA Parental Support Session (in collaboration with the Brain Education Institute)
The AMA is organizing a support session on Sunday, December 12 about parental support in better understanding and approach with children/youth (focused on behavioral, social-emotional learning, and cognitive focus).
This session will be in collaboration with the Brain Education Institute.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this session can host a maximum of 20 people.
Location : Al Sharq village Spa
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Booking via DragonCard, tickets are 50QAR per person
For more information and to sign up, please contact:
The Booster Club Holiday Market is back!
Use the QR Code or link HERE to pre-order Holiday Camels, Gingerbread houses, and new ASD Glass Christmas ornaments. Please note limited quantities are available.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Booster Club Holiday Market! Please sign up for a shift through the sign-up genius link HERE. No experience is required.
PTA Culture: November Happenings in Qatar
Qatar is full of exciting events year round. November highlights include exhibition openings, events, programs and such in the art/culture/tourism sector. For more information on events, please click here or contact Roqueya at ptaculture@asd.edu.qa
