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Bell schedule

today's Schedule: wednesday, fEBRUARY 4 (DAY 6)

Course Selection Documents

26-27 Grade 7 Course Selection.pdf

7th gRADE COURSE SELECTION

For current 6th graders

26-27 Grade 8 Course Selection.pdf

8th gRADE COURSE SELECTION

For current 7th graders

MS Program of Studies 2025-2026 (Gr. 7 & 8)

Program of Studies

26-27 MS Course Selection Slides--Students

Course Selection Slideshow for Students

(Grade 8 slides start on slide 8)

Message from Ms. martinez

Hi everyone,

I will be away on medical leave starting on January 25th and back at school on February 8th. If you need to see a counselor, we’ve got you covered. You can either email Ms. Diala or stop by the MS Office and let her know you would like to talk to someone. Ms. Diala will schedule you with one of the other ACS counselors (ES or HS).

You always have the option to chat with Ms. Mac or Mr. Thomas if you would like help problem solving or need some support.

I hope you have a wonderful two weeks and I’ll see you in February!

Ms. Martinez

GEneral Announcements

Attention Grades 6 & 7

All course selection forms must be signed and submitted by Thursday, Feb 5th.

Attention Grade 7 & 8

Ready to Change the World? Compassion Summit 2026!

We are looking for 8 passionate students to represent ACS at

Compassion Summit 2026 in Mumbai, India!

This isn't just a trip; it’s an incredible opportunity to team up with students from across the globe to "speak of things that matter."

Once there you will:

hear from world-renowned speakers,
participate in hands-on workshops
use Design Thinking to solve real-world problems.
create a custom Action Plan to bring back and lead compassionate change right here in our own school.

If you’re ready to turn your empathy into action and explore a vibrant new city while doing it, we want you on the team!

Fast Facts:

Where: American School of Bombay (Mumbai, India)
When: March 26 – March 30 (during Eid Break)
Cost: approx $2,300 (likely less)
What you’ll do: Build leadership skills, connect with international friends, and design projects that matter.
How to Learn More:
1. 1. Check the Summit Website
  2. Discuss it with your parents - it does overlap with our holidays
  3. Fill in THIS FORM if you want more information about how to register

Explore Rooms

Math Magic - 411
Sentence Writing - 402
Info Reading - 415
Shape Shifters - 324
Prove Your Point - 404
Apex Project - MS Office

Art & Design - DT Room
Compassion - Band
Flag Football - Field
Country Dancing-Stingzone
Paper Craft - 414
Variety Show - Drama
Camping - 408
Mobility & Move - Weight
Tiraz - 221

Small World - 418
Movies/Musicals - 413
Typing - 405
Environment - 407
Board Games - 416
Music Club - 409
Crochet Creatures - 412

ALL Middle School students to use the cafe.

Things to remember:

The cafe is ONLY AVAILABLE TO MS DURING LUNCH
MS students should NOT be there during breaks
This is a quiet area - people 5m away should NOT understand your conversation

Starting this Sunday (Feb 1), Grade 6 students are invited back to use these spaces:

The Cafe: You may sit here during lunch, as long as you keep the volume at a quiet, respectful level.
The Field: You can play football/soccer during your assigned times.

So many of you consistently do the right thing, and we truly appreciate your leadership. We are also confident that those who found these expectations challenging in December have had time to reflect on what is appropriate for our community.

We are excited to see you using these spaces again, let’s work together to keep them available for everyone!

“Middle School, are you ready to shine? 🌟🌟🌟

This is YOUR moment! Whether you sing, dance, act, or have a unique talent to share—step up, stand out, and show us what courage really looks like! Check out the upcoming performance opportunities and email Mr. K to join the excitement!

Drop in a "Just Because" for someone who has made a difference for you :)

Visit the Wellness Survey page.

Message from Ms. MAC

Knowing how to adjust your behavior based on where you are is a social "superpower" called code-switching. It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about showing respect for the space you’re in and the people you are around.

Think of it like a volume dial:

Eg 1. You might be in the gym, cheering at the top of your lungs to energize a team, but in a theatre, "cheering" means waiting for the performance to end before giving a round of applause.
Eg 2. While a high-energy school cafeteria is perfect for loud laughs, a quiet cafe requires a more relaxed, "indoor" voice.

Don't worry if you don't get it perfect every time - it takes practice! We encourage you to start "reading the room" intentionally. Before you walk into a new space, take a quick second to observe:

What is the energy like here?
How are others communicating?

Knowing to calibrate to different settings is a sign of maturity, and the more you practice it, the more natural it will become.

Announcements from the activities office

Learning commons

How to do a book talk 📙

Introduce yourself and mention which grade you are in.
Tell the title, author and illustrator of the book that you read and genuinely enjoyed.
Summarize the book without giving away the end.
Share what you liked the most about the book.
Add a cliffhanger or a suggestion to learn more.
Tell why you think others might like to read the book.
Smile! Get excited! Have fun! 😀

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I’m Ms. Lori Black, your new Middle & High School Librarian, and I’ll be working with Ms. Kelli Harris in the Learning Commons. We can’t wait to see you this year and help you find great books, explore new ideas, and succeed in your classes.

Check out our MS LC Resources page—it has research tools, study tips, and our library catalog so you can see what books are available.

If you have any questions, just email us.

We’re here to support you—whether you need help finding sources for a project, choosing your next read, or figuring out how to use a database.

See you in the Learning Commons!

Ms. Black

lblack@acsamman.edu.jo

Ms. Harris

kemtairah@acsamman.edu.jo

Teacher shout out corner

🌟 Wanna give a teacher shout-out? 🌟

Got a teacher or staff member who totally deserves some love? Maybe they made your day, helped you out, or just rock at what they do!

You & your friends can send us a shout-out for any teacher—just tell us who and why, and you’ll see it pop up in this section soon! 🎉

👉 To do that, just email Ms. Diala at dgammoh@acsamman.edu.jo or swing by her office and share the details!

What's coming up!

MS Dates

Blue fig

NOTE - On Thursdays, Blue Fig Cafe closes at 3:30 p.m.

school calendar

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