Dear PYP Parents,
As we approach the end of this school semester, I would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your cooperation and unwavering support throughout the term. Your partnership has been invaluable in shaping and nurturing your children’s growth, both academically and socially.
Together, we have worked to create an environment where our learners feel inspired to explore, challenge themselves, and thrive. It is through this collaboration that we continue to build a community that fosters not only academic excellence but also the development of well-rounded, confident individuals.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education and for being an integral part of their journey.
Best Regards,
The PYP Team
Dates To Remember
28 November 2024: ARISVERSITY Module 1 for registered parents
28 November 2024: Technical Rehearsals for PYP concert (Year3 to 6 Students)
29 November 2024: No School for PYP students
30 November 2024: PYP Concert Day (Year3 to 6 Students)
11 December 2024: Early Years Concert
16 December 2024 – 8 January 2025: No School
9 January 2025: Students resume
General Information
Drop Off and Pick Up: We appreciate your support regarding dropping off and picking up students on time. In case of an emergency, kindly call our front office and inform them of the reason.
Drop off for students in Playgroup, Nursery, Reception, and Years 1 and 2 is at 7:25 AM Students must not be left with older siblings; they must be accompanied by an adult.
Our ARIS team will be on duty starting at 7:25 AM, ready to welcome your children.
All parents and drivers must carry their ID at all times when entering the campus.
Our office is open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
We start our Homeroom at 7:45 AM
If your child participates in extracurricular activities, their pick-up time is 4:20 PM
Toddle Reminders
Submit excusal messages if your child is absent or late.
For any challenges on Toddle, contact Madam Nausheen: nsiddiqi@aris.edu.gh
Live school
We will continue to use Live school tool to improve our school culture and manage behaviours. All students, Year 1 to 6, have Liveschool accounts to monitor their personal and house points. Parents will receive weekly Recap emails. Recaps are weekly summaries of your child’s Points data.
Reminders
School Supplies: Please ensure that your child has all the necessary school supplies for their daily learning.
Healthy Habits: Encourage your child to maintain healthy habits, such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and sufficient sleep, to support their overall well-being and academic performance.
Lost and Found: Encourage your kids to regularly check the lost and found area for misplaced items.
Do not send food in glass containers.
IB Learner Profile Of The Month “Open-Minded”
“Open minded people don’t care to be right, they care to understand.”
At ARIS, we take pride in fostering a culture that values open-mindedness. This vital attribute encourages our learners to embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate different cultures, and approach new ideas with curiosity and respect.
The “open-minded” attribute represents learners who are eager to understand the world around them and are willing to reflect on their own beliefs while valuing the opinions of others. Through this, they grow into empathetic and globally-minded individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
PYP parent resources from the IB.
PYP Parent PACK– Provides information about frequently asked questions about the Primary Years Programme
