May 28th

 

As you ramble on through life, brother,
Whatever be your goal,
Keep your eye upon the doughnut,
And not upon the hole. 

As the school year winds down, it's easy to start feeling burned out. After all, you've been working hard all year long, and there are still a few more weeks to go. But it's important to remember that you can still stay positive and motivated, even if you're feeling a little tired. Here are a few tips to help you stay positive as a teacher towards the end of the school year:

Tips:

• Focus on the positive. It's easy to get caught up in the challenges of teaching, but it's important to take some time each day to focus on the positive. Think about the things you're grateful for, such as your students, your colleagues, or your school community.
• Celebrate your students' successes. Take some time each week to recognize your students' accomplishments, big and small. This will help you to focus on the positive and remind you why you love teaching.
• Take some time for yourself. As the school year winds down, it's important to take some time for yourself to relax and recharge. This could mean reading a book, taking a walk, or spending time with loved ones.
• Connect with other teachers. Talking to other teachers who are going through the same thing can be a great way to get support and advice. There are also many online resources that can help teachers stay positive and motivated.

Important Dates

• Wednesday, May 31st, Final CLA assembly Cycle D (Ellie, Daniela, Sirine, Nikkola, David, Ivy, Moegamed) 
• Thursday June 1st -  Dress-down day 
• Monday, June 5th- Year 6 Graduation
• Wednesday, June 7th- Student leadership Assembly

Reporting timeline - here

Sunday-June 11th- Reports due to buddies

Thursday- June 15th- Reports due to Angela, Lewis, or Renee

Tuesday- June 20th- Reports put on iSAMS 

Wednesday- June 21st- Reports published on the parent portal

Important Docs

• Cover Document Template
• Cover Document Example 
• Sunday Morning Meeting Slides
• Break Duty
• Newsletter English
• Newsletter Arabic
• Block D after school rota
• Weekly Pulse
• 21C Newsletter
• Updated school-wide PD schedule 
• Assessment schedule 

EMS Definition of Learning

Meet our New Teachers

Click on the image below to see all the new teachers we have coming aboard! 

Check out 

Year 1: Danica

Year 3: Kris & Anette

Year 4: Lewis

Year 5: Githan & Tom

Year 6: Rivaan & Jameel

Music:  Wael

Intern: Mariia

Makerspace in action

The kids have been learning sewing skills during makerspace lessons. The kids have used old towels to cut out and sew a bear and a rabbit. They used sewing machines to sew and also learned hand-sewing techniques

Resources

What is TeachAI? The AI Education Resource Explained by ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer

The website TeachAI.org will serve as a one-stop resource for educators and will ultimately offer policy and pedagogical recommendations for teaching with AI, a global framework for computer education that includes AI, and provide public engagement opportunities around AI for educators. 

Looking for some easy and engaging lesson plans?

Look no further than Google Arts & Culture Lesson Plans

“When arts meets history” can describe the dynamic online platform known as Google Arts & Culture. With a wide array of cultural content, artifacts, and information, Google Arts & Culture provides an accessible and robust resource that teachers and students can use to elevate the teaching and learning experience. 

Why Digital and even more important...Media Literacy is important!!!