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The mission of the American School of Dubai is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams, to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.Compassion | Excellence | Integrity Respect | Responsibility
Preparing for a successful start to the school year
2015
-201
6
P.O. Box 71188, Dubai, U.A.E. | www.asdubai.org Courier Address: Junction of Streets First Al Khail/Hessa, Across from Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha School weekend: Friday & Saturday | Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools - U.S.A. AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI
2 | Ready. Set. Go. Guide
Dear ASD Families,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!Whether you have been a part of the community for 15 years or are joining us for the first time, welcome to the American School of Dubai!The Ready. Set. Go. Guide is designed to support the successful start of your school year. ASD is a school that encourages parents and students to be engaged in support of their school. As you become familiar with ASD, you will note there are many, many ways to do so: Attend student athletic competitions and enjoy student performances. Volunteer with one of our parent involvement groups. Engage with ASD’s social media (#ASDubai, @ASDubaiNews), read the weekly (email) ASD News. Spend time at the Falcon’s Nest and attend the many community-school events so generously organized by parent volunteers. Stay in the know by reading school publications. I encourage you to know your school and get involved! For nearly fifty years ASD has been making a difference in the lives of students. Now over 8,000 alumni are living, working and making a difference in their communities all over the world. In whatever ways you choose to participate in the life of ASD, your support is appreciated and has lasting impact. And remember, Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon. Wishing you a successful 2015-2016 school year. Please let us know how we can make a difference to you and your family.
Julia MartinezDirector of [email protected]
Message from Advancement
ASD Social Media
Ready. Set. Go Guide is a publication of the Advancement Office.Editor: Julia Martinez, Director of AdvancementDesign and Printing: Patricia Troskie, Spectrum PrintingPlease send feedback and suggestions to: [email protected]
P.S. Have a question?
Look for the bright orange ASK ME stickers and we
can help!
Important DatesASD has five official online calendars. View by logging in at www.asdubai.org.
AUGUST23 New Parent and Student Orientation and
Open House24 First Day of Classes
SEPTEMBER7 Middle School Back to School Night9 Elementary Back to School Night15 High School Back to School Night22-26 Fall Break (Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha*)
OCTOBER15 Islamic New Year* (school holiday)
NOVEMBER26 ASD Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER2, 3 UAE National Day17 Winter Break begins (noon dismissal)24 Prophet’s Birthday*
JANUARY3 Classes resume
FEBRUARY18 Noon dismissal students, faculty, staff
MARCH27 First day of Spring Break; Easter
APRIL10 Classes resume
MAY5 Lailat Al-Meiraj* (school holiday)
JUNE3 Class of 2016 High School Graduation6 Ramadan begins*9 Last day of school grades KG1 - 11 (noon
dismissal)14 ASD closes at noon
*Subject to lunar calendar and official announcement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYSNoon dismissal for students
Thursday, September 17Sunday, October 11Wednesday, November 25Thursday, January 28Thursday, March 10Thursday, April 28Thursday, May 19
From The SuperintendentDear ASD Parents and Students,It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to extend you a warm welcome to what we anticipate to be another phenomenal year of learning at ASD.Our mission of challenging and inspiring each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world is both aspirational and inspirational and continues to demand that we bring our very best work together as a community each and every day. Compassion, excellence, integrity, respect and responsibility are not simply five words that can be found on the walls across the campus. These Core Values continue to guide our interaction in a manner that will again transcend the multitude of different nationalities represented among our student body, faculty and staff at ASD. The ASD Core Values must serve to guide our actions, decision-making and the sustained quality of interaction we will enjoy with one another throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
I look forward to welcoming you on Sunday, August 23 as you prepare for the successful start of the school year and first day of learning, Monday, August 24.
Sincerely,
Brent MutschSuperintendent
All School Community Events for 2015-2016Mark you calendars with these all school community events.August 23 New Parent and Student Orientation and Field House Open House
August 27 Opening Ceremony for the 2015-2016 School Year
October 9 PTSA Wild Wadi Night
October 30 PTSA Halloween Night
November 19 Terry Fox Run
December 10 PTSA Santa’s Workshop and Booster Bazzar
January 29 DUCE (Dubai Ultimate Charity Event)
March 11 PTSA Carnival!
March 13-24 Visiting Authors Week with Jacqueline Woodson and Steve Jenkins
June 3 Class of 2016 High School Graduation
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Keep your mobile numbers and contact information current at all times. Contact the Registrar’s Office with changes.
CAMPUS SAFETYNeed to Knows
All visitors require photo I.D. and sign-in at the security gates.
ASD I.D. badges should be worn at all times on campus.
When on campus during a practice Emergency Drill, visitors are to gather near the ASD Seal and elementary playing fields.
STA
RT
OF
SC
HO
OL
OP
EN
HO
US
EFi
eld
Hou
se In
form
atio
n an
d S
ervi
ces
Sun
day
, Aug
ust
23, 2
015
8:30
a.m
. - 3
:00
p.m
. Fo
r N
ew a
nd R
etur
ning
Par
ents
and
Stu
den
ts
• Mid
dle
and
Hig
h Sc
hool
stu
dent
lapt
op im
agin
g/co
nfigu
ratio
n fro
m 8
:00
a.m
. - 4
:00
p.m
., Ro
om C
205
• Rig
ht B
ite, S
ubw
ay a
nd T
he J
uice
Bar
food
ser
vice
s av
aila
ble
in th
e M
S/H
S C
afet
eria
• Wel
com
e Pa
cket
s fo
r new
fam
ilies
are
avai
labl
e in
the
Thea
ter F
oyer
• Bus
ines
s offi
ce is
ope
n 7:
45 a
.m. t
o 4:
00 p
.m.
Fiel
d H
ouse
Entra
nce
Fiel
d H
ouse
Entra
nce
Indi
vidua
l Sch
ool
Supp
lies
(AED
)
Mid
dle
Scho
olSu
pplie
s(A
ED)
Elem
enta
ry
P.E.
Kits
(AED
)
PTSA
MS/
HS
Stud
ent
ID p
hoto
s
STS
Stud
ent
Tran
spor
tatio
nH
ealth
Offi
ceQ
&AC
.A.S
.T.
For cash purchase
Refreshments Restrooms
Righ
t Bite
Fo
od S
ervi
ces
Mid
dle
& H
igh
Scho
ol P
.E. K
its(A
ED)
Uni
form
In
form
atio
n At
hlet
ics
Q&A
Cam
pus
Life
Q&A
Mid
dle
Scho
olQ
&A (m
orni
ng)
Hig
h Sc
hool
Q&A
Boos
ter C
lub
• Con
cess
ion
Ope
n• S
pirit
wea
r for
sal
e• 1
0:00
a.m
. to
2:00
p.m
.
AM
ERIC
AN
SC
HOO
L OF D
UBA
I
Falc
on’s
N
est
Con
cess
ion
St
and
8:00
a.m
.
8:15
a.m
.
8:30
a.m
.
8:45
a.m
.
9:00
a.m
.
9:15
a.m
.
9:30
a.m
.
9:45
a.m
.
10:0
0 a.
m.
10:1
5 a.
m.
10:3
0 a.
m.
10:4
5 a.
m.
11:0
0 a.
m.
11:1
5 a.
m.
11:3
0 a.
m.
11:4
5 a.
m.
12:0
0 p.
m.
12:1
5 p.
m.
12:3
0 p.
m.
12:4
5 p.
m.
1:00
p.m
.
1:15
p.m
.
1:30
p.m
.
1:45
p.m
.
2:00
p.m
.
2:15
p.m
.
2:30
p.m
.
2:45
p.m
.
3:00
p.m
.
MS/HS COMPUTER IMAGING/CONFIGURATION AVAILABLE. 8 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. ROOM C205
ELEM
ENTA
RYTI
ME
MID
DLE
SCHO
OLHI
GH S
CHOO
L
Firs
t day
of s
choo
l is
Mon
day,
Augu
st 2
4, 2
015
(K2
- 12
; K1
star
ts o
n ei
ther
Aug
ust 2
4 or
25)
| F
irst d
ay to
wea
r uni
form
s |
Arr
ive
early
| C
lass
room
s op
en 7
:50
a.m
. Le
arni
ng b
egin
s at
8:0
0 a.
m.
| El
emen
tary
par
king
gat
es 5
, 6 |
MS/
HS p
arki
ng g
ates
3, 4
| W
ear y
our A
SD I.
D. b
adge
s |
Brin
g lu
nch
or c
ash
for p
urch
ase
Help
ful t
ips
for N
ew P
aren
t and
Stu
dent
Orie
ntat
ion
Day:
Arr
ive
early
; wea
r you
r ASD
ID b
adge
or b
ring
your
One
Day
Acc
ess
Pass
; beg
in in
the
Thea
ter F
oyer
to p
ick
up fa
mily
Wel
com
e Pa
cket
; brin
g la
ptop
com
pute
r; br
ing
cash
for F
ield
Hou
se p
urch
ases
; lo
cal u
nifo
rms
purc
hase
d at
Zak
s ap
prox
imat
ely
5 m
inut
es fr
om A
SD; R
ight
Bite
, Sub
way
and
The
Jui
ce B
ar a
re o
pen
and
loca
ted
in th
e M
S/HS
caf
eter
ia; c
ompu
ter c
onfig
urat
ion/
imag
ing
for M
S/HS
stu
dent
lapt
ops
in R
oom
C20
5. B
usin
ess
Offic
e is
ope
n 7:
45 a
.m. -
4:0
0 p.
m.
PARE
NTS
AND
STUD
ENTS
PARE
NTS
STUD
ENTS
PARE
NTS
STUD
ENTS
Visi
t the
Fie
ld H
ouse
for s
tart
of s
choo
l in
form
atio
n an
d se
rvic
es
At 1
0:15
a.m
. par
ents
leav
e ch
ildre
n in
Gra
des
1, 2
in
Room
E11
7; c
hild
ren
in G
rade
s 3,
4, 5
in R
oom
E11
8.
Pare
nts
pick
up
stud
ents
Gra
des
1 -
5
from
E11
7 an
d E1
18 a
t 11:
30 a
.m.
Mee
ting
for N
ew P
aren
ts K
1 &
K2 (n
o st
uden
ts)
in R
oom
E21
5 11
:45
a.m
. to
12:4
5 p.
m.
Mee
ting
for N
ew P
aren
ts (G
rade
s 1
- 5)
in
Room
E21
5. 1
0:30
a.m
. to
11:3
0 a.
m.
For N
ew a
nd R
etur
ning
Fam
ilies
Wel
com
e to
the
Elem
enta
ry S
choo
l
Clas
s lis
ts a
re p
oste
d in
the
grad
e le
vel
com
mon
are
as a
t 1:0
0 p.
m. S
tude
nts
and
pare
nts
ar
e in
vite
d to
vis
it w
ith th
eir c
lass
room
teac
hers
.
HS C
ouns
elor
Pre
sent
atio
ns
with
Fal
con
Amba
ssad
ors:
Grad
es 9
& 1
0, D
122
Grad
es 1
1 &
12, B
lack
Box
Th
eate
r 9:1
0 -
10:1
5 a.
m.
Stud
ent T
ours
10
:45
- 11
:15
a.m
.
Stud
ent T
echn
olog
y
Trai
ning
11
:15
- 12
:00
p.m
., D1
22
Stud
ent L
unch
12
:00
- 12:
30 p
.m. (
prov
ided
) D1
22/B
lack
Box
The
ater
HS C
ouns
elor
s w
ork
with
ne
w s
tude
nts
an
d sc
hedu
ling
in th
e HS
Co
unse
ling
Offic
e
THEA
TER
FOYE
R
8:00
a.m
. to
3:00
p.m
.
Pick
up
new
par
ent
Wel
com
e Pa
cket
s
befo
re p
roce
ding
to o
rient
atio
n
activ
ities
.
New
mid
dle
and
high
sch
ool
stud
ents
hav
e th
eir
phot
o ta
ken.
IT P
aren
t Hel
p De
sk
avai
labl
e fo
r log
in
help
, pho
ne s
et u
p,
IT s
uppo
rt.
PTSA
par
ents
wel
com
e an
d as
sist
new
fam
ilies
.
New
Par
ent
and
Stu
den
t O
rien
tati
on
Day
- S
und
ay, A
ugus
t 23
, 201
5
AM
ERIC
AN
SC
HOO
L OF D
UBA
I
CONN
ECT
& RE
CONN
ECT
WIT
H YO
UR A
SD
COM
MUN
ITY
8:30
a.m
. to
3:00
p.m
.
Fiel
d Ho
use
open
fo
r pur
chas
es,
info
& s
ervic
es
Purc
hase
(cas
h)
PE K
its &
gen
eral
sc
hool
sup
plie
s (M
S/HS
)
Athl
etic
s Q&
A
Heal
th O
ffice
Q&
A
Cam
pus
Re
crea
tion
Q&A
MS
Q&A
HS Q
&A
Food
Ser
vice
s
STS
Stud
ent
Tran
spor
tatio
n
PTSA
, Boo
ster
&
C.A.
S.T.
New
MS
& HS
st
uden
t pho
tos
take
n. (A
lso
avai
labl
e in
the
Thea
ter F
oyer
)
PTSA
W
ELCO
MES
THE
CO
MM
UNIT
Y 11
:00
a.m
. to
1.
00 p
.m.
Swee
t tre
ats
prov
ided
for t
he
com
mun
ity in
th
e Fi
eld
Hous
e
MS
Pare
nt T
ech
Orie
ntat
ion
9:
10 -
9:5
5 a.
m.
MS/
HS L
ibra
ry (2
nd F
loor
)
Stud
ent P
rese
ntat
ion
9:00
- 9
:30
a.m
.
Stud
ent T
echn
olog
y
Trai
ning
10
:15
- 11
:15
a.m
. E2
45
Stud
ent T
ours
9:
30 -
10:
15 a
.m.
Pare
nt T
ours
10
:00
- 10
:45
a.m
. (P
TSA
guid
es)
Visi
t the
Fie
ld H
ouse
MS
Coun
selo
r Pr
esen
tatio
n 11
:15
- 12
:00
p.m
. E2
45
Stud
ent L
unch
12
:00
to 1
:00
p.m
. (p
rovi
ded)
E245
Grad
e 6
(all
new
and
retu
rnin
g st
uden
ts
and
pare
nts)
Orie
ntat
ion
1:00
- 2
:00
pm
Grad
e 6
Hall
in M
iddl
e Sc
hool
Visi
t the
Fie
ld H
ouse
HS P
aren
t Tec
h
Orie
ntat
ion
10:0
0 -
10:4
5 a.
m.
M
S/HS
Lib
rary
(2nd
Flo
or)
Pare
nt T
ours
9:
10 -
9:5
5 a.
m.
(PTS
A gu
ides
)
Fiel
d Ho
use
is o
pen
to 3
:00
p.m
.Fi
eld
Hous
e is
ope
n to
3:0
0 p.
m.
Wel
com
e to
Mid
dle
and
High
Sch
ool N
ew P
aren
ts &
Stu
dent
s Dr
. Ron
ald
Lalo
nde
and
Dr. S
teve
Lee
ver
ASD
Thea
ter 8
:15
a.m
. - 9
:00
a.m
.
Ice
Brea
ker G
ames
D1
22/B
lack
Box
The
ater
10:1
5 -
10:4
5 a.
m.
ALL
PARE
NTS
ELEM
ENTA
RY S
CHOO
LM
IDDL
E SC
HOOL
HIGH
SCH
OOL
MID
DLE
& HI
GH S
CHOO
L
Mo
nday
Aug
ust
24Tu
esd
ay A
ugus
t 25
Sun
day
Aug
ust
23
MS/
HS C
OMPU
TER
CONF
IGUR
ATIO
N/IM
AGIN
G
Tim
e: fr
om 8
:00
a.m
. – 4
:00
p.m
.
Loca
tion:
C20
5
NEW
PAR
ENT
AND
STUD
ENT
ORIE
NTAT
ION
AND
OPEN
HOU
SE
Retu
rnin
g fa
milie
s co
nnec
t and
reco
nnec
t with
the
ASD
com
mun
ity.
Tim
e: 8
:30
a.m
. – 3
:00
p.m
.
Loca
tion:
Fie
ld H
ouse
Open
hou
se fo
r stu
dent
s an
d pa
rent
s to
pre
pare
fo
r the
sch
ool y
ear.
New
fam
ilies
and
stud
ents
at
tend
orie
ntat
ion
activ
ities
. All
fam
ilies
may
vis
it th
e Fi
eld
Hous
e to
pur
chas
e M
S/HS
sch
ool
supp
lies,
P.E. k
its, m
eet A
SD fo
od v
endo
rs, s
ign
up fo
r STS
stu
dent
tran
spor
tatio
n, le
arn
abou
t At
hlet
ics,
Cam
pus
Recr
eatio
n, p
aren
t inv
olve
men
t gr
oups
and
mor
e.
K2 –
12
FIRS
T DA
Y OF
SCH
OOL
Clas
sroo
ms
open
at 7
:50
a.m
. Le
arni
ng b
egin
s at
8:0
0 a.
m.
(Rem
embe
r: K1
stu
dent
s ar
e as
sign
ed a
sta
rt da
te o
f ei
ther
Mon
day
or T
uesd
ay, A
ugus
t 24,
25)
PTSA
CHE
ERS
AND
TEAR
S
WEL
COM
E CO
FFEE
Tim
e: 8
:15
am -
10:
30 a
m
Loca
tion:
The
ater
Foy
er
All A
SD p
aren
ts a
re in
vite
d to
the
first
PTS
A ev
ent o
f th
e ye
ar. R
enew
frie
ndsh
ips
and
mak
e ne
w o
nes
as
we
cele
brat
e th
e st
art o
f the
new
sch
ool y
ear.
MID
DLE
SCHO
OL
PARE
NT-S
TUDE
NT-T
EACH
ER P
ARTN
ERSH
IPS
Tim
e: 1
:00
pm -
1:4
5 pm
Loca
tion:
C11
9 M
S M
ultip
urpo
se R
oom
Dr. R
onal
d La
lond
e (M
S Pr
inci
pal),
Jak
e Di
bber
t (M
S As
soci
ate
Prin
cipa
l), S
ean
Scho
chet
& J
oi S
ilva
(MS
Coun
selo
rs)
Wor
king
toge
ther
for e
ffect
ive
com
mun
icat
ions
be
twee
n pa
rent
s, s
tude
nts
and
teac
hers
cre
ates
a
posi
tive
lear
ning
env
ironm
ent a
t sch
ool a
nd a
t hom
e.
Lear
n ef
fect
ive
way
s to
par
tner
and
com
mun
icat
e w
ith fa
culty
and
som
e of
the
polic
ies
and
proc
edur
es
in p
lace
to m
ake
the
scho
ol e
xper
ienc
e su
cces
sful
fo
r all.
ELEM
ENTA
RY S
CHOO
L
PARE
NT-S
TUDE
NT-T
EACH
ER P
ARTN
ERSH
IPS
Tim
e: 8
:15
- 9:
15 a
.m.
Loca
tion:
E21
5 ES
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
John
Eric
Adv
ento
(ES
Prin
cipa
l), D
eb S
trate
& T
am-
my
Blac
k (E
S As
soci
ate
Prin
cipa
ls),
Onita
Nak
ra,
Adria
n Ju
ric a
nd S
uann
e W
allin
(ES
Coun
selo
rs)
Wor
king
toge
ther
for e
ffect
ive
com
mun
icat
ions
be
twee
n pa
rent
s, s
tude
nts
and
teac
hers
cre
ates
a
posi
tive
lear
ning
env
ironm
ent a
t sch
ool a
nd a
t ho
me.
Lea
rn e
ffect
ive
way
s to
par
tner
with
facu
lty
and
som
e of
the
polic
ies
and
proc
edur
es in
pla
ce
to m
ake
the
scho
ol e
xper
ienc
e su
cces
sful
for a
ll.
INTR
ODUC
TION
TO
TECH
NOLO
GY
FOR
ES P
AREN
TS
Tim
e: 9
:30
- 10
:30
a.m
.
Loca
tion:
E24
9 ES
Lib
rary
Com
pute
r Roo
m
Jenn
Kel
lett,
Lar
ry K
uhns
and
Ren
ee W
illia
ms
(ES
Tech
nolo
gy C
oach
es)
Lear
n ab
out t
he te
chno
logy
you
use
as
an A
SD
pare
nt. B
ring
your
lapt
op a
nd s
mar
t pho
ne. G
et to
kn
ow th
e te
chno
logy
sys
tem
s th
at s
uppo
rt st
uden
t le
arni
ng: H
aiku
Lea
rnin
g M
anag
emen
t Sys
tem
s (L
MS)
an
d Po
wer
Scho
ol. A
ssist
ance
will
also
be
avai
labl
e fo
r lo
ggin
g in
, vie
win
g m
ail,
cale
ndar
s an
d m
ore.
I HAV
E A
HIGH
SCH
OOL
STUD
ENT
W
HAT
DO I
NEED
TO
KNOW
?
FOR
GRAD
E 9
PARE
NTS
Tim
e: 2
:00
- 3:
00 p
.m.
Loca
tion:
D12
2 HS
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
Dr. S
teve
Lee
ver (
HS P
rinci
pal),
Jen
Men
des
(H
S As
soci
ate
Prin
cipa
l) an
d HS
Cou
nsel
ors
HS P
rinci
pal D
r. St
eve
Leev
er a
nd A
ssoc
iate
Pr
inci
pal J
enni
fer M
ende
s w
ill p
rese
nt o
n to
pics
rela
ted
to th
e tra
nsiti
on to
Hig
h Sc
hool
. W
hat e
xpec
tatio
ns w
ill b
e di
ffere
nt fr
om M
iddl
e Sc
hool
? Ho
w c
an I
help
my
child
cop
e w
ith
stre
ss a
nd m
anag
e th
e so
cial
sce
ne th
at h
igh
scho
ol c
an p
rese
nt?
Can
I exp
ect m
y ch
ild to
be
abl
e to
adv
ocat
e fo
r him
self/
hers
elf?
Wed
nesd
ay A
ugus
t 26
Ple
ase
turn
ove
r...
Par
ent
Ori
enta
tio
n W
eek
2015
-201
6A
MER
ICA
N S
CHO
OL O
F DUB
AI
ALL
PARE
NTS
ELEM
ENTA
RY S
CHOO
LM
IDDL
E SC
HOOL
HIGH
SCH
OOL
MID
DLE
& HI
GH S
CHOO
L
TECH
NOLO
GY W
ORKS
HOP
FO
R M
S/HS
PAR
ENTS
Tim
e: 8
:15
- 9:
15 a
.m.
Loca
tion:
D12
2 HS
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
David
Col
e an
d De
nise
Crle
njak
(MS/
HS
Tech
nolo
gy C
oach
es) a
nd M
ike
Dunl
op
(Dire
ctor
of E
duca
tiona
l Tec
hnol
ogy)
Brin
g yo
ur la
ptop
and
lear
n ab
out t
he
tech
nolo
gy s
yste
ms
you
use
as a
par
ent
at A
SD. W
e w
ill e
xplo
re th
e Ha
iku
Lear
ning
M
anag
emen
t Sys
tem
, Pow
erSc
hool
and
m
ore.
Som
e la
ptop
s m
ay b
e av
aila
ble
for
use.
TECH
NOLO
GY S
YSTE
MS
FO
R M
S/HS
PAR
ENTS
Tim
e: 8
:15
am -
9:1
5 am
Loca
tion:
D12
2 HS
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
David
Col
e an
d De
nise
Crle
njak
(MS/
HS
Tech
nolo
gy C
oach
es)
Brin
g yo
ur la
ptop
and
lear
n ab
out t
he
tech
nolo
gy s
yste
ms
you
use
as a
par
ent
at A
SD. W
e w
ill e
xplo
re H
aiku
, the
ASD
w
ebsi
te a
nd s
hare
tips
on
how
to s
ign
up
to v
olun
teer
, man
age
cale
ndar
s an
d th
e AS
D em
ail.
Som
e la
ptop
s w
ill b
e av
aila
ble.
MY
CHIL
D IS
IN T
HE M
IDDL
E FO
R GR
ADE
6 PA
RENT
S
Tim
e: 3
:15
- 4:
15 p
.m.
Loca
tion:
C11
9 M
S M
ultip
urpo
se R
oom
Pres
ente
d by
Gra
de 6
Teac
her T
eam
Mee
t the
Gra
de 6
Fac
ulty
team
and
lear
n ab
out w
hat y
our c
hild
will
be
expe
rienc
ing
in th
eir fi
rst y
ear o
f Mid
dle
Scho
ol
Sun
day
Aug
ust
30M
ond
ay A
ugus
t 31
Tues
day
Sep
tem
ber
1
Par
ent
Ori
enta
tio
n W
eek
2015
-201
6
AN IN
TROD
UCTI
ON T
O ST
ANDA
RD-B
ASED
LEA
RNIN
G
FOR
MS/
HS P
AREN
TS
Tim
e: 8
:15
- 10
:15
a.m
.
Loca
tion:
ASD
The
ater
Mic
helle
Kuh
ns (D
irect
or o
f Lea
rnin
g),
Ron
Lalo
nde
(MS
Prin
cipa
l), D
r. St
eve
Leev
er (H
S Pr
inci
pal)
A st
anda
rds-
base
d le
arni
ng s
yste
m p
rovi
des
stud
ents
with
sp
ecifi
c, in
divi
dual
ized
feed
back
abo
ut th
eir l
earn
ing.
How
doe
s th
is k
ind
of le
arni
ng re
late
to a
sses
smen
t and
gra
ding
? W
hat i
s re
flect
ed o
n th
e re
port
card
? W
hat i
nfor
mat
ion
does
it p
rovi
de
to b
oth
stud
ents
and
par
ents
? At
tend
this
ses
sion
to b
ecom
e fa
mili
ar w
ith s
tand
ards
-bas
ed le
arni
ng, a
sses
smen
t, an
d gr
adin
g in
the
Mid
dle
and
High
Sch
ools
.
CAM
PUS
LIFE
AND
EXT
RACU
RRIC
ULAR
ACT
IVIT
IES
(K-1
2)
Tim
e: 1
2:30
- 1
:50
p.m
.
Loca
tion:
E21
5 ES
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
Joe
Byle
s (D
irect
or o
f Ath
letic
s) a
nd M
ark
Busc
hini
(Ass
ocia
te
Dire
ctor
of A
thle
tics)
, Mar
k Ne
eds
(Dire
ctor
of C
ampu
s Re
crea
tion)
, De
bra
Bufto
n (K
-12
Serv
ice
Lear
ning
Coo
rdin
ator
) and
Phi
l Rid
ley
(The
ater
Dire
ctor
)
From
Ath
letic
s to
Ele
men
tary
Sch
ool m
usic
als,
Min
i Fal
cons
, Se
rvic
e Le
arni
ng c
lubs
to M
ESAC
, lea
rn a
bout
the
man
y ac
tiviti
es y
our c
hild
can
be
part
of d
urin
g th
e 20
15-2
016
scho
ol
year
.
2015
-201
6 AS
D OP
ENIN
G CE
REM
ONY
(K-1
2)
Tim
e: 2
:00
- 3:0
0 p.
m.
Loca
tion:
Fie
ld H
ouse
The
entir
e AS
D co
mm
unity
is in
vited
to c
eleb
rate
the
laun
ch o
f the
ne
w s
choo
l yea
r, ou
r miss
ion
and
inte
rnat
iona
l dive
rsity
. Sea
ting
for p
aren
ts m
ay b
e lim
ited;
kin
dly
use
the
uppe
r lev
el a
nd p
leas
e ar
rive
early
. Cer
emon
y be
gins
pro
mpt
ly at
2:0
0 p.
m.
CAM
PUS
LIFE
FAL
L EX
PO (K
-12)
Tim
e: 7
:30
a.m
. - 9
:00
a.m
.
Loca
tion:
Ele
men
tary
Sch
ool G
ym
Visit
the
Elem
enta
ry S
choo
l gym
nasiu
m to
sig
n up
for
fall
extra
curri
cula
r and
afte
r sch
ool a
ctivi
ties.
Mee
t pay
pe
r ter
m p
rovid
ers,
lear
n ab
out p
rogr
ams
offe
red
by
Athl
etic
s, Ca
mpu
s Re
crea
tion,
Sco
utin
g. L
earn
how
to
get i
nvol
ved
with
PTS
A, C
.A.S
.T. o
r Boo
ster
s. Re
gist
er
your
chi
ld fo
r fal
l act
ivitie
s or
com
e to
the
regi
stra
tion
and
paym
ent (
whe
re a
pplic
able
) day
on
Mon
day,
Augu
st 3
1 an
d Tu
esda
y, Se
ptem
ber 1
, 2:3
0 - 4
:00
p.m
. in
the
ES C
afet
eria
HIGH
SCH
OOL
COUN
SELI
NG P
ROGR
AM
Tim
e: 9
:15
- 10
:45
a.m
.
Loca
tion:
D12
2 HS
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
Mat
thew
Bec
k, D
r. M
iche
lle R
ath,
Dav
id S
huba
ir an
d St
ephe
n Da
rby
(HS
Coun
selo
rs)
Mee
t ASD
’s H
igh
Scho
ol C
ouns
elor
s an
d le
arn
abou
t th
e co
unse
ling
supp
ort a
nd c
aree
r exp
lora
tion
prog
ram
s of
fere
d. A
fter a
n ov
ervi
ew o
f the
gra
de
leve
l pro
gram
s, p
aren
ts w
ill h
ave
an o
ppor
tuni
ty to
m
eet w
ith c
ouns
elor
s in
sm
all g
roup
s.
MS/
HS P
AREN
TING
IN T
HE D
IGIT
AL A
GE
Tim
e: 2
:00
- 3:
00 p
.m.
Loca
tion:
D12
2 HS
Mul
tipur
pose
Roo
m
David
Col
e an
d De
nise
Crle
njak
(MS/
HS Te
chno
logy
Co
ache
s) a
nd M
ike
Dunl
op (D
irect
or o
f Edu
catio
nal
Tech
nolo
gy)
Mee
t the
Tec
hnol
ogy
coac
hing
sta
ff an
d jo
in a
di
scus
sion
that
exp
lore
s te
achi
ng a
nd le
arni
ng u
sing
te
chno
logy
in th
e 21
st c
entu
ry. D
isco
ver s
ome
of th
e la
test
edu
catio
nal r
esea
rch
as w
ell a
s re
ceiv
e so
me
impo
rtant
tips
to h
elp
supp
ort y
our c
hild
at h
ome.
Thu
rsd
ay A
ugus
t 27
AM
ERIC
AN
SC
HOO
L OF D
UBA
IAL
L PA
RENT
SEL
EMEN
TARY
SCH
OOL
MID
DLE
SCHO
OLHI
GH S
CHOO
LM
IDDL
E &
HIGH
SCH
OOL
One School, One BookVisiting Authors March 13 - 24, 2016
Celebrating Literacy at ASD
JACQUELINE WOODSONAn American author of 28 books for young people ranging from picture books to young adult novels. Woodson has won the Newbery Honor three times, the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Coretta Scott King Award. Well known books include The Other Side, Locomotion, Show Way and Hush. Most recently, she won the National Book Award for Brown Girl Dreaming.
STEVE JENKINSHas authored 35 beautifully illustrated nonfiction science books for early and middle school grades. A winner of the Caldecott Honor and many other awards, Jenkins’ work brings animals and nature to life through fascinating facts and intricate paper collage art. Favorite titles include Actual Size, Creature Features and Eye to Eye. Jenkins’ co-writer and wife, Robin Page, will also present at ASD.
The ASD Family Email AddressEvery enrolled ASD family is issued an email address ([email protected]). ASD uses this email for all official school communication. The ASD newsletter, Superintendent and Principal letters, coach messages, Haiku notices, PowerSchool and other learning-related information is distributed through this email account. The Weekly ASD Newsletter The ASD News, a weekly electronic school newsletter, is published and emailed every Thursday during the school year. Read to learn important school announcements and news. It is archived each week in the ASD GO Community Portal.Website www.asdubai.org ASD has a fresh new website at www.asdubai.org. The new design represents an improved user experience for ASD families, prospective families, students, alumni and staff. Enrolled families can find the GO Community Portal by clicking on LOGIN at the top navigation bar. GO Community PortalEnrolled families, students, faculty and staff have access to the ASD GO Community Portal, ASD’s internal website. The family or student email account is used to log in for access. The homepage is a useful dashboard that offers one click access to the official school calendars, archives of the weekly newsletter, division websites, social media, the Teaching and Learning Center and more.
Five Official ASD Calendars ASD has five official online school calendars found in the ASD GO Community Portal. They contain all school-related events and activities with time, date, location and description. The calendars are categorized: ASD School Wide, High School, Middle School, Elementary School and Competitions. Through Google, there is the ability to subscribe to specific calendars that apply to your children’s activities or school division. Review these calendars often for the most up to date information on events.Mobile Phone Numbers - SMS TextsFamily mobile phone numbers are tested by SMS/text twice per year. SMS will be used to contact parents in the event of an urgent school-wide communication need. Be sure to contact the Registrar’s Office should your mobile phone number change.Social Media American School of Dubai and American School of Dubai Alumni @americanschooldubai, #ASDubai, #americanschoolofdubai ASD Alumni (members only group) @ASDubaiNews ASDubaiFalcons
Stay Informed at ASD
A program made available with the support of the PTSA.
Celebrating Literacy at ASD
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This year the ASD community unites for a shared reading experience with Brown Girl Dreaming and Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson.
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PTSA Welcomes New and Returning FamiliesParent - Teacher - Student - Association (PTSA)The mission of the PTSA is to build community and enrich student learning. We fundraise to support events and programs for the benefit of ASD students, parents, faculty and staff.Make new friends and support your school. Every ASD parent or guardian is a member. No annual fees or dues. • Halloween Night • Wild Wadi • Santa’s Workshop • Carnival • Speakers • Substance Awareness Week/FDC • Staff Appreciation Week • Educational Grants • Welcome Buddies • Moms on the MoveContact [email protected]
PTSA Cheers and Tears CoffeeFirst day of school, Monday, August 24 8:15 - 10:30 a.m. ASD Theater FoyerWelcome to all new and returning ASD families!
Falcon Pride Join the fun and be a Booster Volunteer to support the ASD Athletic program.
As a volunteer parent organization, the mission of the ASD Booster Club is to provide support for the Under 14 (U14), Junior Varsity and Varsity athletes of the American School of Dubai. We promote community involvement and raise funds to enhance ASD athletic programs. Booster Club was created in 1996 to support the student-athletes, coaches and the Athletic Department, as well as promote community interest and involvement in ASD athletics. Among many other services, Booster Club hosts sports banquets throughout the year to recognize and celebrate the season achievements of our student-athletes and coaches. If your son or daughter is involved in Varsity, Junior Varsity or U14 sports, you are a member of Booster Club.Tournament, coach and team support Spirit Store - The Falcon’s Nest Concessions Recognition events - Booster Scholarship Program - and more!Contact [email protected]
Call, Email or Visit the Parent IT Help DeskEdTech can help with ASD family email accounts, logins, password resets, configuring your smartphone and tablet for asdubai email, Haiku and PowerSchool logins and more. Contact Elvira at [email protected], 04 395 0005, ext. 1212. EdTech is located in the MS/HS Library, second floor, behind the circulation desk.
Jump Start the new year with EdTech
Join ScoutingConsider joining scouts at the American School of Dubai. Visit with leaders at the Campus Life Expo on Sunday, August 30.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 813 Grades 5-12The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of America’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA program provides opportunity for youth to build character, learn responsibility, citizenship and develop personal fitness. Boy Scout Troop 813 meets weekly throughout the year. Learn more about becoming a Boy Scout by contacting Jeff Hoyt at [email protected].
Cub Scout Pack 813 Grades 1 - 5Cub Scouts means doing and everything in Cub Scouts is designed to have boys doing things. Activities in citizenship training, character development and personal fitness happen in the den during weekly den meetings and at monthly pack meetings. Learn more about the fun and excitement of becoming a Cub Scout by contacting Valerie Presdee at [email protected], or [email protected].
Girl Scouts at ASD K2 - Grade 6Girl Scouts offers endless ways to turn days into ones you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place through service projects, arts and crafts and building friendships. Girl Scouts meets from September through June. For more information contact [email protected].
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Creative Arts Support TeamBake, sew, sing, dance and sculpt. C.A.S.T. volunteers can do it all!When they can’t, C.A.S.T. supports the ASD students who can!ASD’s incredible Arts program is supported by a cadre of wonderful parent volunteers. Get involved in the Arts at ASD and become a C.A.S.T. volunteer this school year. No audition required!Contact [email protected]
Student Laptop Configuration/Imaging Opens August 17-20 • Middle School and High School students visit IT at
Room C205 (Middle School, second floor) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• Students accompany laptop • Back up computers • Allow approximately one hour or up to one dayContact Gemma Jones at [email protected]
Get Involved!• First PTSA General Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 8:15 a.m. (Room E215)
• First C.A.S.T. General Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 8:15 a.m. (Room E215)
• First Booster Club Fall Season General Meeting Monday, September 28, 8:15 a.m. (Room E215)
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Facilities, Parking and Security at ASD
The ASD Driver Do’s• DO enter and exit campus at marked entry points only.• DO drive in the designated traffic flow direction,
clockwise around campus.• When waiting, DO allow sufficient room for another
car to move past.• DO use the roundabout to change direction only.• DO respect reserved spaces for handicapped and
visitors parking.• ASD community members DO follow the instructions
from the security team.
ASD Driver Don’ts• Do not exceed 10 km/hour.• Do not leave double parked vehicles unattended.• Do not honk; horns are for emergency only.• Do not park on curbs or landscaped areas.• Do not drop-off or pick-up children on moving roads
or at bus stops. This applies to First Al Khail Street and the RTA bus lane.
ASD supports a safe and secure learning environment for all. Student drop-off and pick-up safety is key to providing a safe campus environment. Behavior and activity at student drop-off and pick up should reflect the ASD Core Values and contribute to a successful traffic flow pattern.
Health OfficeKeeping students safe and well
Health Office - Keeping Students Safe and WellThe mission of the Health Office is to keep students, faculty and staff safe and well in order to maximize learning experiences at ASD. Have a healthy start to the school year by contacting the Health Office to discuss new or changed student medical conditions, complete necessary forms for allergens or medications, ensure family immunizations are up to date and pick up a list of local physicians, clinics and hospitals for personal family health care.
12 | Ready. Set. Go. Guide
Campus Life Activities
EXPOSPORT | ART RECREATION | SCOUTSPTSA | BOOSTERS | C.A.S.TLearn about and register for Campus Life Activities
Ride the Bus with STS Student Transportation ServiceASD’s student transportation provider, School Transport Services LLC (STS) offers reliable and safe morning and afternoon service with multiple afternoon options for busy students. Mr. Kesav Suresh, STS Representative, is on campus and available to assist with bus transportation registration or answer questions. Call, email or visit Mr. Kesav at the STS campus office in the ES building, near the Health Office (nearest gate 1 entrance).Benefits of STS Student Transportation• ASD-designated, on campus STS representative,
Mr. Kesav Suresh • GPS tracking, electronic attendance management
system, video surveillance, highly trained drivers and female bus attendants
• Competitive STS transportation service fees• Three after school departures: 3:25 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
and 5:15 p.m.
Contact information:Mr. Kesav Suresh, STSAmerican School of Dubai Mobile: +971- 55-8733922 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stss.ae
Registration and payment days:Monday, August 31 & Tuesday September 1 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Elementary Cafeteria
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30Elementary Gym7:30-9:00 a.m.
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On Friday, May 1, 2015 over 530 members of the school community gathered at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel to celebrate the American School of Dubai at Gala 2015, A Night of Shining Stars.The evening was an outstanding success thanks to the generous support of parents, sponsors, volunteers, alumni and friends. The beautiful venue, grand entertainment, delightful conversation and the generous support of our community made Gala 2015 an evening to remember. Net proceeds of more than AED 270,000 will will be used to enhance, enrich and extend student learning opportunities in the 2015 - 2016 academic year.* Learn more about giving to ASD by contacting Julia Martinez, Director of Advancement, [email protected].
The Athletic Department offers school sports and competitive interscholastic teams to students through the Mini Falcons, Junior Falcons, U14, Junior Varsity and Varsity programs. FALL Swimming, Volleyball, Dance, GolfOnline sign up to August 24Season dates: August 26 - November 2WINTERSoccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, CheerOnline sign up to November 4Season dates: November 8 - February 14SPRINGTrack & Field, Badminton, Softball, BaseballOnline sign up to February 10Season dates: February 15 - April 26
Athletics Overview
Thank you!
*The 2014 Gala allowed for the completion and construction of the student Broadcasting Studio.
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School UniformsASD students wear a uniform to reflect ASD’s core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. The ASD uniform is designed to respect our host country’s culture and reflect high expectations for student excellence. Full details on uniforms and dress code policy are available in division student handbooks. Student uniforms are not available for purchase at ASD, but through the two official uniform vendors, Zaks and Lands’ End.
ZaksLocated in Al Barsha, Zaks offers the full range of uniform inventory and special uniform services including: made to measure garments and two year alteration services (no additional cost), name tags, a loyalty club, personal shopping assistance and delivery. Hours 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Friday closed). Call 800 ZAKS.
Lands’ End Lands’ End is an online uniform retailer based in the United States. Lands’ End offers ASD uniform pieces and ordering is through the ASD preferred school number #900146523. The Lands’ End ‘give back to schools’ program benefits the PTSA. Visit the Lands’ End website to order and learn about international shipping.
P.E. Kits - available for purchase at ASDStudents from Grades 1-12 taking physical education wear a P.E. uniform known as the P.E. ‘Kit’. Made of quick-dry fabric, the P.E. Kit supports movement, mobility and comfort. P.E. Kits are available for purchase on campus at the ASD school store as well as at the Field House Open House at the start of school.
Purchase your PE Kit in the Field HouseSunday, August 23 (cash only)
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Augu
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Stu
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24
Augu
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MON
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11
Octo
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15
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MON
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10
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