Grade 2 Back to School Night 2017

1. Qatar Academy Sidra
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2017
Grade 2

2. SCHEDULE
4:00pm - 4:30pm Session 1 Homeroom
4:40pm - 5:10pm Session 2 Homeroom
5:20pm - 6:00pm Arabic/Islamic (Conference Room/Science Lab)
and
PYP (Computer Lab)

3. BACK TO SCHOOL
Qatar Academy Sidra
Primary School

4. AGENDA
❏ Welcome and Introductions
❏ Vision and Mission
❏ Celebrations
❏ Primary School Team
❏ Grade General Information
❏ Communication
❏ Q & A

5. ● 2nd year at QAS
● 6th year teaching
● Taught in California, Japan, and now
Qatar!
● I have a beautiful daughter, Aria.
● My husband is Mr. Jacob. He works at
QAS too!
● My hobbies include scuba diving,
traveling, cycling, and spending time with
my family.
2A - Ms. Jenna

6. What do parents
want to know?
2B - Mr. Marc
● 2nd year at QAS
● Have been teaching for a few decades
● Taught in several cities: NYC, Yangon, Hong Kong, Windhoek, Solan
● I like managing student rock music bands, meditating, I recently discovered Netflix and I like to write
short stories

7. 2C - Ms. Haifa
1st year at QAS
Have been teaching for 10 years
Taught in UK (London) - Year 6 teacher (Grade 5),
Year 2 (Grade 1)
Taught in Qatar before as a Y3 (Grade 2) and Y5
(Grade 4)
Have two daughters
Hobbies - travelling, architecture, sports and
reading

8. Mr. Francisco
English Language Learner Support (ELL Support)
❏ From Medellin, Colombia
❏ 17 years teaching experience
❏ Year 4 at QAS
❏ Taught for 9 years in Medellin, Colombia and 5 years in North Carolina, USA
❏ Passionate about family, friends, teaching and travel! But mostly about life!
❏ Firmly believe that learning a language is opening a door to a new and fascinating culture.
❏ Email: fzapata@qasidra.org

9. WELCOME TO ART
I am so excited to begin this wonderful new journey with you.
My name is Chantelle Cook. I have travelled the world and been so blessed to teach art.
Originally from South Africa, I have spent the last 11yrs in the USA.
I believe that we are all artists. I am here to facilitate and support young minds to flourish
into independent, intentional artists.

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QA Sidra Music Program
Ms. Merle is the Grade 2 Music Teacher.
Students will have a 50 minute lesson every
week.
The Music Program at QA Sidra is
well rounded and vibrant.
Children will learn music through:
Singing, playing instruments,
games and movement.

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QA Sidra Physical Education Program
Mr. George and Mr. Sandijs are the Grade 2 PE Teachers.
Students will have two 50 minute lessons every week.
The goal of Physical Education at QAS is to promote the
development of all primary students’ physical, mental and
social well-being.
Students will be encouraged to maintain regular, lifelong
activity as a foundation for a healthy and productive life
through units of athletics, adventure challenge, games,
gymnastics, fitness, creative movements etc.

12. Our Vision and Mission
VISION
Leading Learning
MISSION
Qatar Academy Sidra is a supportive community that engages and
empowers all in the pursuit of learning through student centered,
inquiry approach.
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13. Celebrations
❏ Oct / Nov 2014 - Candidate for PYP, MYP and DP
❏ March 2016 - DP Authorized
❏ November 2016 - Two Campuses
❏ November 2016 - PYP & MYP Authorized
❏ May 2017 - Qatari MoE Approved HS
❏ April - May 2017 - Challenges
❏ November 2017 - CIS Accreditation (pending)
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14. Qatar Academy Sidra
❏ Internationally - Minded
❏ Qatari & Islamic values
❏ IB Philosophy
❏ Community
❏ Collaborative
❏ Co-educational
❏ Diversity
❏ Improvement & Growth
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15. Primary School Team
Kim Green - School Director
Erika Velez - Primary School Principal
Ghulam Bhatti - Primary School Assistant Principal
Sema Yetimoglu - School Counselor
Jason McCary - PYP Coordinator
Jenny Von Zastrow - Curriculum and Accreditation Coordinator
Carly Daniel - School Nurse
Nihan Mirajkar - Executive Assistant
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16. Drop Off and Pick up
Drop Off 6:40 AM
School starts at 7:00 AM
Pick Up 2:00 PM (Tuesday Pick Up 1:00 PM)
Please ensure that your child is picked up on time after the dismissal time.
Teachers have after school meetings and afterschool activities they must
attend.

17. Homework
● Students will read for 20 minutes each night for homework this year.
● There will be optional weekly homework assignments.
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18. Seesaw
● This year grade 2 will use a combination of online
and hardcopy portfolios.
● Please sign up for Seesaw to receive updates
about the classroom and your child’s work.
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19. Birthday Celebration
• Bring in a small, individually wrapped healthy treat.
• Juice boxes or cans are allowed.
• Parties will be in our classroom.
• Please contact me a week prior.
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20. Planner and Take-Home Folder
● The plastic folder/envelope will come home every
night.
● Inside will be a book to read with your child to read
for 20 minutes.
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21. LUNCH
Lunch Plan
Sign up at School Form Lunch ( this will be shared by Admn with parents electronically via email ipads will
be available per class for parents to sign up)
Lunch Fees
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22. Communication
❏ School Calendar 2017-2018
❏ Primary School Principal Newsletter
❏ Classroom teachers (blogs, email through gmail, digital portfolios)
❏ School subscriptions for supplemental learning KG-5G
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23. Health in QAS
Medical History:
• Please inform the school nurse if your child has any new or
chronic medical diagnosis, or under new medications,
surgeries, or any pertinent health information.
Medications:
• All medications must be dropped at the school nurse’s office
only by a parent or guardian.
• Students should not be in possession of or self-administer any
medication.
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24. Health in QAS
School Food Policy:
• For PS: the school food is highly encouraged for all students, except
who have medical reasons .
• For SS: the school food is optional.
• QAS is a “NUT FREE ZONE”: please do not send or allow your child
to bring to school or to the field trips any type of nuts (all kinds of nuts
and derivatives not only peanuts – no peanut butter or Nutella etc..).
• Students having permission to bring food from home are asked to
adhere to the no nut policy.
• For Birthday parties at school: please be sure and keep in mind that
the cake or cupcakes or any types of food served during these
occasions do not contain nuts or nuts products.
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25. Health in QAS
When does your child have to stay at home?
• Body temperature 37.8 Celsius degree or higher
• Flu signs (runny nose, fatigue, headache, etc…)
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Red, itchy, and painful eyes with or without secretion
• Persistent coughing
• Live lice (if the student is not under treatment)
• Please keep your child at home until s/he remains fever-free and/or
free from any of the symptoms mentioned above for 24 hours
without the aid of medication.
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26. Health in QAS
Parents Phone Numbers:
It is important to have your current phone numbers and e-mails. If you
have changed any of your contact details please let us know.
School Nurses Contact Details:
If you have any questions or any concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact us:
Cherine Sabra Carlene Daniel
QA Sidra Secondary School Nurse QA Sidra Primary School Nurse
Phone: 4454 5625 Phone: 4454 3076
E-mail: csabra@qf.org.qa E-mail: cdaniel@qf.org.qa
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27. Q & A
At QA Sidra we give your children
“roots to grow and wings to fly”
Thank You!
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