The latest news in 3LN

As we near the end of our second week of school, I would be remiss if I didn't express to you just how much I am enjoying our class. They are really terrific! (Whew...)

I love to see their happy smiles as they walk in the door each morning and the way they are already so chatty with their new classmates. They are also surprisingly open and honest about their feelings during our morning meetings, sharing all kinds of their likes, dislikes, funny memories, and things they are scared of. I find myself sitting there on the carpet with a contented smile on my face because I know that I truly do have a great class. (See, even teachers have initial fears about their class. Lol.)

I have a few things to share with you, so kindly take note of the following: 

• I want to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who were able to come to our Back to School Night on Monday. It was great to see you! And, if you were unable to make it, please feel free to review the slideshow. I always love meeting the parents of the cute faces I see everyday. 

• Here's a note from Pia Garnder regarding the DAA swim team: 

• "With the help of Tara Lewis, Coach Voja, and I (Pia Gardner) are proud to offer a year-long swim team. Our plan is to hold tryouts for this swim team on September 19th and 21st (with make-ups on Sept. 22nd). We will hold these tryouts in the Elementary School pool from 3-4:30 on both days. Our plan is select 7 students from grades 2-5 to train and compete with us throughout the school year. The information regarding this will be sent out via SPOTS, as well as flyers posted throughout the building. We are requiring a two-time a week commitment of training, but offer two sessions in the afternoon and two in the morning, so students can also pursue other interests. Thanks so much for your support!"

• For those students who are interested in being an ES Student Council rep for our class, please complete this application and return it to school on Monday, Sept. 19th. Students who would like to be considered will then give their speeches on Wednesday, Sept. 21st and we will vote as a class to determine our 3LN rep.  Stay tuned to see who is elected! 

• There is NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. (Teachers will be receiving professional development.)

• Class Photos are COMING SOON!! Our class will have our individual class photos taken on Wednesday (Day 5), Sept. 21st, so please be sure that your child is dressed in his/her formal uniform (not the one for PE) and remember to bring your tie, so he/she looks extra sharp. 

• ASAs (After School Activities) are also coming soon. Please stay tuned, as I'll be posting all of the important details on the blog as soon as I receive them. 

• As an FYI, the ES Choir, which is new this year, has already filled up and has a waiting list. 

• Lastly, our class has already enjoyed our first reward party, which was "POPCORN AND M&Ms." How does this work? Well, every time our class receives a compliment, the students choose a letter and when all the letters are filled in, we have the party. We viewed a story from Story Line Online and there were smiles and crunching all around. 

Lastly, though this is a couple of days early, I'd like to wish those of you who celebrate a very blessed and happy Eid. What a treat that we have the whole week to enjoy the best of Dubai, as well as other places near and far. Wherever the holiday finds you, I hope it will be especially wonderful.