Happy 2016!

A very Happy New Year to you each! I hope you had a lovely holiday, whether you were able to travel or have a "staycation" here in Dubai. 

I had a wonderful time at home with my family and friends in Florida and feel so grateful for my time there! My brother, Peter, and sister-in-law, Melissa, were able to come down from Pittsburgh for about 10 days, so we were all together as a family. 

We had fun swimming, shopping, diving, baking, playing board games, watching cheesy Hallmark movies (and Star Wars), playing mini-golf, resting, walking the dogs at sunrise and sunset, going to the beach, and so much more. Everything was just perfect and my cup of happiness is definitely full. 

On that note, it is my sincere hope that this next year of life will be one of your happiest and healthiest ones yet. I look forward to seeing you sometime soon!  


PS. Here are some pictures of my holiday, if you're interested. 

Our Christmas Eve candlelight service is a special and meaningful tradition. 

Being with family is the best gift of all. xoxo

I just couldn't resist adding some holiday flair to our Golden Retriever, Keebler. Isn't she regal? 

My mom taught me how to bake an apple and pecan pie on Christmas morning, all before opening presents! Yum. 

Star Wars with the family...VIP style. It was first time enjoying a luxury theater and I'm now spoiled! 

Mini-golf as a family is one of our favorite things to do. I actually got 2 hole-in-ones! :)

Holiday Party Fun and more

For those of you who were able to make it, thanks so much for coming to our holiday party on Dec. 15. It was truly a fun, festive, and happy occasion, which everyone seemed to enjoy.

I always love it when we can all get together and I know the children do, as well. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful class (that's including you, parents), one which has truly become a true school family.

I want to thank you for the thoughtful and generous gifts you gave me, both as a class, and individually. (Once my jet-lag subsides, I will be writing my thank you notes.) I felt so very loved and appreciated, so thank you!

Please be sure to enjoy these pictures, which Mikyung so lovingly took, edited, and shared. They so beautifully capture the love, joy, and fun of our time together.

And, here are some fun pictures of our Grade 3 Team. We always have such a great time together! 

Holiday Staff Party in the Marina

I couldn't do it without her! 

Boating fun in mid December! 

ASA Info. for Trimester 2

Dear Parents and Students,

DAA is looking forward to kicking off our Trimester 2 After School Activity Program. The ASA Program will be a combination of teacher lead (INTERNAL) and externally run activities related to sports, the arts, and academics.

Online Internal sign-ups will be open on January 7 from 3:30 PM and will be closed on January 12 at 3:30 PM. Please use the following website for Internal online registration. 

PS/ES After School Activities Website

External ASAs sign-ups will be available on Saturday, January 9th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the ES Lobby.

You are invited to sign up for a wide variety of external after school activities including soccer, basketball, yoga, gymnastics, street jazz, tennis, karate, golf, horse riding, pottery, science, and swimming.  Additional information about program dates, times, costs, and contacts will be sent out electronically this week. All providing groups will be at the sign up session to provide you with information about their program.  

If you are unable to attend this weekend sign up session, the providers will also be available in the ES Lunch Room on Sunday, January10th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am for registration.

Thank you for supporting our ASA Program.

Session 2 Important dates:
Internal Online Sign-ups - Jan 7 (3:30) -12 (3:30)
External Sign-ups - Jan 9-10
Start Date - Jan 17
End Date - March 10