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MESAC

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What a weekend of MESAC Volleyball at DAA! 

DAA witnessed an electric atmosphere as our teams took to the court and showed LEOPARD PRIDE.

Thank you to the amazing students, parents and athletes who made our Season One MESAC a special one and came to support our Leopards! Head to our Athletics Page and Instagram to see all the action.

SHREK JR THE MUSICAL

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THAT'S A WRAP! 

Our Shrek Jr. Crew and Cast performed a spectacular show for our DAA Community with incredible performances!

LEOPARD RUN CLUB

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YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO LEAP LIKE A LEOPARD!

For the Dubai 30x30, we enter our final week of the daily Leaping Leopard's Run Club. Make each day count and join our PE teams on the track. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

UAE NATIONAL DAY

We are excited to celebrate the 53rd UAE National Day, a time to honor the rich heritage, unity, and achievements of our nation. At Dubai American Academy, students will join us throughout the day for a special celebration on Thursday, November 21, where Emiratis, students, and local community members will showcase UAE’s culture, history, and spirit through performances, art, and activities.

The heritage village will feature traditional Emirati treats such as luqaimat, as well as popular Dukkan snacks, including popcorn, chips, crackers, lollipops, juice, and ice cream. We will also have a traditional and complementary Emirati Buffet set up in our cafeteria during lunch and a paid shawarma station. Of course our normal lunch options will also be available. None of our food items contain nuts.

National day inspired temporary tattoos, Henna artists and salon services (such as hair braiding, color hair chalk, and spray colors) will also be available, courtesy of Hair Concept Salon. Students will even have the chance to encounter native UAE animals like falcons and camels.

We are looking forward to this special event!

DAA Winter Camp Registrations Now Open!

 With the holidays just around the corner, it's the perfect time to plan some exciting and enriching activities for your child! ESM are thrilled to invite you and your children to our Multi-Activity Holiday Camp operating at GEMS Dubai American Academy for children aged 4 – 12 years old

 

Why Choose Our Holiday Camp?

Variety of Activities: From sports, arts & crafts and team-building games, we offer a wide range of exciting activities that cater to different interests and abilities.

Fun & Educational: Our camp isn't just about fun (though there's plenty of that!). We aim to spark creativity, build confidence, and develop essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Qualified Staff: Your child will be guided by our experienced and enthusiastic team, ensuring a safe and supportive environment throughout their time with us.

Age-Appropriate Programs: We have tailored activities to suit a wide age range, from younger children (ages 4-7) to older kids (ages 8-12), ensuring everyone has a blast.

 

Dates: December 16th to 3rd January 2025 (Excl. Dec 25th & 1st Jan 2025)

Location: GEMS Dubai American Academy Campus

Times: Drop off: 8.15 – 8.45am, Activities: 9am – 1.25pm, Pick up: 1.30pm – 1.45pm. (extended 3pm pick up at additional cost of AED250/week)

Price: Daily: AED200/day or Weekly: AED765 (after 15% weekly discount – siblings receive an additional 10% discount)

Bus Service: AED250/week/child for Door-to-Door service.


Limited Spaces Available!


REGISTER NOW

 

If you have any questions or would like more details about the camp, don't hesitate to reach out to us at +97150-3611547or holidaycamp@esm.ae . We’d be happy to help!

ESM's ESPORTS

We are excited to announce the launch of the Online BTEC in Esports Level 2 (Award), an innovative course designed by EStars’ industry experts and experienced educators and accredited by Pearson Education, the world’s leading learning company.

Easy Registration 

We invite students ages 14+ to join the online esports programme starting on 2 December 2024. You can register your child on the ESM website - www.esm.ae. 

For more information, please email us at edward@estars.pro or call/WhatsApp us at +971 56 984 9239. 


BTEC Flyer A_New .pdf
EStars Certificate Flyer (Upted 31-Oct) (1).pdf

COMPLETE THE SLICES STUDENT SURVEY

DAA Students, we want your feedback!

Slices are reviewing their menu over the Winter break and would like your feedback to how we can improve, change or what you LOVE about our school menu. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN6ekVcmVAQmUNcr4fzZ-hXxSdUY1V9eri-PUnX96J-qIFjA/viewform?usp=sf_link

IMPORTANT INFO

GEMS FAB CREDIT CARD

2024/25 Academic Calendar

We are excited to share the academic calendar for the school year! 📅 


November 25 - 27, 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences (MS & HS) (no school for MS & HS Students)


November 28 - 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday (No school)

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gems hOME lEARNING POLICY

Please take the time to read the “GEMS Home Learning Policy“. 

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LANYARD POLICY

Everyone is required to present and wear their ID and lanyard on campus.

 

Dark blue Student Lanyards are to be worn at all times on campus (GR 3 - 12).


Please ensure you have your family and student lanyards.

 

Lost ID Cards: If you have lost your ID card you must purchase a replacement via the GEMS Connect App or Accounts office.

STS BUS Transport

It's not too late to sign up for the STS School Bus Program 24/25! 

Traffic surrounding the school in Al Barsha 1 during drop-off and pick up times can be intense and time-consuming. Utilizing the school bus can significantly reduce the congestion in the area and make your child's daily commute safe and convenient. 

The School Bus Program is suitable for all ages, with classroom drop off and collection included for lower elementary. 


REGISTER FOR THE BUS:

To submit a Request for Bus Service for your child, please click on the link below:

Request for Bus Service AY 2024 - 2025

Please log in to GEMS Connect and click on the Bus Transport icon, then select Transport Info and click the Register button to submit your request for bus transportation.


Alternatively, you can contact our STS Representative sde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755 to express your interest in registering your child for the school bus. 

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP LOOP

Morning drop off time: 

During morning drop-off, to access our drop-off loop please continue to use Gate 2 entry and take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital to access.

Afternoon Pick-Up time:

Gate 5 entry is now open at pick-up time. We have adjusted our traffic flow, now allowing entry to our loop via Gate 5 at pick-up time (only). This change has come to provide more convenient access to the loop for our community, with entry through both Gate 2 and Gate 5 at pick-up. 

Gate 2 entry and waiting bays. We understand that pick-up time can be particularly busy due to the requirement to park. We strongly discourage our community to be double parking outside our gates, blocking the main road and entry to Gate 2. Gate 2 will remain as an entry point for our drop-off and pick-up loop. In addition, at dismissal time we will allow for single bay waiting zones that drivers can use to wait in their cars for student pick up. Those using our waiting zones should not leave their car. 

Advised Route For Elementary. We encourage Elementary parents that require RTA parking take the entry road nearest to Al Zahra hospital. 

Advised Route For Middle and High. We encourage Middle and High School parents to use the loop at pick-up times and we encourage you to use the entry road nearest to ASD at this time to access Gate 5. 

The health and safety of our learning community is always our number one priority. Many of our students and families use the unpaved sand areas across the street to walk to their pick-up location or residence. These areas are not designated parking spaces or roadways, and therefore should remain clear. Driving through these areas creates a hazard for our community members and is subject to RTA regulations.

We encourage all of our community members to report any dangerous activity they see through the Dubai Police App. This reporting will help keep our entire learning community safe.

slices

From Grab&Go sandwiches and salads to hot meals and live stations, Slices offers healthy and tasty meals to our students.

We are operating a completely cashless system in our multiple dining spaces for Grades 3 to 12. For lower elementary classroom delivery is available, pre-ordered by parents.

For instructions on how to top-up the Student Card and sample menus, see HERE.

DAA Listens

At DAA we are committed to communicating effectively with our families. We believe that open communication between home and school is a vital component of our student’s success.


We are excited to continue our communication channel within our school community, DAA Listens. By scanning this QR code you will be able to share your compliments, comments or concerns directly with our Superintendent Dr Hildreth. There are 6 mailboxes located around the school, where students and parents can drop a postcard. Either method will ensure that Dr. Hildreth will receive the communication and that a member of staff will be back in touch with you quickly.


Your voice is highly valued and we look forward to listening to your feedback as we collectively seek to enhance every student’s experience at our school.

Parents & Students Cybersecurity Guide

Parents & Students Cybersecurity Guide.pdf

OTHER INFORMATION

KEY CONTACTS

Dubai American Academy Main Landline: 04 704 9777 Main Email: communication_daa@gemsedu.com
ADMINISTRATIONADMISSIONS - Registrar_daa@gemsedu.com  04 704 9707
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONSGabrielle Keane g.keane_daa@gemsedu.com / 04 704 9706
FINANCEfinance_daa@gemsedu.com 04 704 9740 / 04 704 9744


HEALTHhealthoffice_daa@Gemsedu.com / 04 704 9761
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSSoheir Mohamed S.MOHAMED_DAA@gemsedu.com 
SLICES CATERINGdaa@slices.ae / 054  792 7509https://pay.slices.ae/support/ticket/submit
STS BUS SERVICEsde-daa@sts-group.com / 04 704 9755
ITdaait@gemsedu.com047049793