{"id":516,"date":"2024-03-31T08:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T08:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/?p=516"},"modified":"2024-04-01T08:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T08:35:58","slug":"primary-highlights-april-may-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2024\/03\/31\/primary-highlights-april-may-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary Highlights (APR\/MAY 24)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear PYP Parents,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome you to our April\/May PYP Newsletter for the academic year of 2023-24. The PYP Newsletter is filled with helpful information regarding ARIS&#8217;s PYP (Primary Years Program).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp; PYP,&nbsp; we strive to develop international-minded learners by instilling in our students the attributes of the IB Learner Profile; to understand them and make a difference within our school and our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PYP Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Calendar-Updates\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f1b744\"><strong><strong>Calendar Updates<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>22&nbsp; April 2024: <\/strong>PYP Exhibition for parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>23 April 2024: <\/strong>PYP Exhibition for other schools and ARIS students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 May:&nbsp; <\/strong>Student Led conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 June:<\/strong> Reception Graduation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6 June:<\/strong> PYP 6 Graduation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14 June:<\/strong> Last day of school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"General-Information\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f1b744\"><strong>General Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drop Off and Pick Up:&nbsp; <\/strong>We appreciate your support regarding dropping off and picking up students on time.&nbsp; In case of an emergency, kindly call our front office and inform them of the reason. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our office is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark>We start our Homeroom at 7:45 am&nbsp;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child participates in extracurricular activities, their pick-up time is <strong>4:20 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our front office number for primary school: +233 54 189 7254<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"apps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" title=\"Apps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"68\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/4-jhwokxx5PP1v_MvrkhpkR1c26eq7JLmD9gYSow9r-yWzmEYkkWrctQS9YPXF11fRYGsn_THXupvtIe5_Ps2yqj2BFkHY8Z_UkrbnOQkfDxYAgZuy6FyAA4dg4B3b0q2ZOWgcap-PSG993OudSQCH4\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit excusal messages if your child is absent or late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any challenges on Toddle, contact <strong>Madam Nausheen: <\/strong>nsiddiqi@aris.edu.gh&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ts34DxIjfkKKZSp5veC79Bny7LAB2fYL_kqC4lq9vs9LVEfh7oiqT32TgeTCc4i56PjNIU64x5Z2Vtwehyi9B4_si8DG5Y8HedOzKL34r9gIiOP2YY0kCLYHvMBwGFS71ZBzCQyqPipLfhgexJgi9-Y\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to Liveschool parent portal and view your Child\u2019s Liveschool weekly recap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"reminders\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aris-yellow-color has-text-color\"><strong>Reminders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>School Supplies: <\/strong>Please ensure that your child has all the necessary school supplies for their daily learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Healthy Habits:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Parent-unit-overview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aris-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-570cfa8753fe35f9911a12f0bfb1db8e\"><strong>Parent Unit Overview Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Year1: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-1-parent-unit-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-1-parent-unit-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-2-parent-unit-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-2-parent-unit-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-3-parent-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-3-parent-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year4: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year4parentoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year4parentoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year5: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year5parentunitoverview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year5parentunitoverview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year6: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-6-parent-overview\/welcome\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/aris.edu.gh\/year-6-parent-overview\/welcome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"IB-talk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02.jpg 782w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-300x3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/thinbar2-02-768x8.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-aris-yellow-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d098f2345e97a0822b76b15fa2d749e0\"><strong>Let\u2019s Talk IB<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An IB education develops lifelong learners. As your child\u2019s first teacher, you play an important role in helping them take their learning deeper. Encourage your child to prioritise reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want students to think about their thinking.&nbsp; An IB education is not just about memorizing facts and skills in isolation.&nbsp; We say that as IB educators, our job is to help students <strong><em>learn how to learn<\/em><\/strong><strong>.&nbsp; <\/strong>Memorizing facts will only get you so far, but learning how to use your curiosity about the world around you to ask questions and investigate to find answers is a skill that sets students up for a lifetime of success. How can you prioritize reflection at home?&nbsp; Ask them reflection questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/LMtF2xAIjOX66Oy2aZUTKZ3CAuiuYffbW4h5y9xqw-Yyj5ui-zXu6gl2UDuAyEtXL_F1U0BfpN7bEUCUjaWfFQoZghQURMIOnZmX2BiFqkdLR6LrAnviRMclAw0dlGeIuODy8fjlSDqDGZ-9EAN9tJc\" width=\"271\" height=\"263\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear PYP Parents, We welcome you to our April\/May PYP Newsletter for the academic year of 2023-24. The PYP Newsletter is filled with helpful information regarding ARIS&#8217;s PYP (Primary Years Program).&nbsp; In&nbsp; PYP,&nbsp; we strive to develop international-minded learners by instilling in our students the attributes of the IB Learner Profile; to understand them and &#8230; <a title=\"Primary Highlights (APR\/MAY 24)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/2024\/03\/31\/primary-highlights-april-may-24\/\" aria-label=\"More on Primary Highlights (APR\/MAY 24)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pyp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":575,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516\/revisions\/575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsletter.aris.edu.gh\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}