Baby Rhino Extravaganza!

The ES student council has been working tirelessly to put this year’s slogan into action: Putting Student Power to Work.

Throughout the year, student council has been working closely with the Baby Rhino Rescue. This is an organization that raises awareness of rhinos as an endangered species. To find out more about the Baby Rhino Rescue, check out their website: www.babyrhinorescue.org

Over the next 3 weeks student council will be hosting a variety of activities and events. The first week is designed to inform students of rhino poaching. This will be done in morning meetings with their teachers.

The second week has students putting their knowledge to action by attending a mini-assembly and participating in a variety of recess activities. The second week will end with a symbolic walk across Africa called 1,000,000 footsteps. This walk will show that DAA is taking a stance against rhino poaching. Prior to the walk t-shirts will be sold for 40 AED. Students will be encouraged to wear their purchased shirts on the walk.

During the third week, we’ll celebrate and reflect with a final assembly where members of the Baby Rhino Rescue will address DAA’s hard work. (Students may also wear their shirt on this day, as well.)

We are looking forward to a fun and educational three weeks!

Thank you for your continued support with student council!

Breast Cancer Awareness Day News

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DAAPA in ES/PS will be hosting 

PINK DAY on Thursday, October 1st. 

A basket will be available in the foyer for your donations of scarves (new or old) that DAAPA is collecting for cancer survivors. Students in grades KG1 to grade 5 are encouraged to wear a pink shirt/t-shirt on Thursday to support a great cause! A voluntary donation of AED 5 is appreciated. Parents are also encouraged to dress in PINK to show your support as well. All donations will be given to an approved local charity.

DAAPA in ES/PS will be also be holding a PINK bake sale on Thursday, October 1st. Stop by the foyer in the PS/ES and buy some pink treats or trinkets for the whole family. 

Parents, if you would like to contribute, please drop off your pink baked goods for the bake sale in the ES foyer on Thursday morning. Volunteers are welcome to assist with the Pink sale. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to stayintouchwithdaaes@gmail.com. Thanks so much! 

Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Thank you for sending in contributions for our Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The students and I had a good discussion (yesterday) about this serious disease and ways we can help. I explained terms like "awareness" and a few children shared stories of women they know who were battling this disease and had lost their hair. 

I'm very impressed with how maturely the class handled such a sensitive topic and hope that we in 3LN will always be mindful that we can make a small difference. At the very least, our class is more aware of this disease and now know a few ways to show compassion and empathy. 

This is a great video to view with your child and discuss. If you want to make a bracelet, I will collect them and then send them to this organization in Michigan once I have a few collected. 

Thanks in advance. Even one really can make a difference.