Elementary School

�ϰ��ϲʹ�� Libraries

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Understanding that the school library plays an integral role in the learning journey of our students, the ES and MHS libraries are both consistently looking for new innovative ways to stay up to date and to continue to meet the needs of our highly able learners.
We understand that our library resources have an inevitably substantial impact on the students educational achievement as well as their social and emotional wellbeing.

Here is a glimpse of some of the many resources provided at our libraries

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ES LIBRARY

The Elementary School Library is a place for inquiry and learning to support our Primary Years Programme. The PYP library provides resources to support the units of inquiry and independent reading. All students are encouraged to follow their individual interests and passions in book selection.

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The PYP librarian supports the units of inquiry with weekly lessons related to the grade levels unit of inquiry, reinforcing concepts and the Approaches to Learning (ATLs). The ATLs include thinking, research, communication, social as well as self management skills. The library is also a place to explore and reinforce our PYP learner profile, becoming caring, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, risk-takers, balanced and reflective individuals.

MHS LIBRARY

The MHS library was also carefully tailored to cater to the needs of all �ϰ��ϲʹ�� community members. This includes students, staff and parents as well. Wall colors, seating arrangements, book placements and the overall library layout are all designed in a specific way to induce a love for reading, studying and learning, and to promote collaborative as well as individual study.

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LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Moreover, the MHS library hosts several community organizations / groups including: Silent Sustained Reading for MS, Extended Essays for IB students, BOB (Battle of the Books) as well as numerous parent book clubs. Our libraries are open to all community members, encouraging everyone to continue to experience exceptional education in a diverse and caring community.

�ϰ��ϲʹ�� Program of Inquiry

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Learning at �ϰ��ϲʹ�� takes place in a challenging, yet supportive environment that fosters inquiry-based teaching and learning. Every stage of the process is important, and student needs are sensitively met. Being a Primary Years Program (PYP) school, our curriculum has been designed to provide outstanding educational opportunities that will help every student to reach their potential. The key to success is providing the right learning environment staffed by caring and knowledgeable teachers who love to teach and nurture each child’s academic and social learning.

We treat Literacy and Numeracy as high priority learning areas, knowing that the skills and concepts developed during classroom programs underpin learning across the curriculum.

Our Student Service team includes; English Language Learning teachers, Student Support, speech and language pathologists and counsellors. The team works in partnership with class teachers and parents to ensure school success for students in supporting and extending learning.

To keep our young students active and buzzing, we also offer a range of specialist programs -Art, Physical Education and Swimming, Music, Library, integrated Technology across the curriculum, Arabic and Egypt Culture.

PreK 3 & 4

WHO WE ARE

Central Idea
Through understanding emotions people manage themselves and build relationships.

Lines of Inquiry
Identifying and naming emotions Form

Exploring strategies to support the expression of our emotions Function

Practicing self management to build relationships Responsibility

HOW WE ORGANIZE OUR SELVES

Central Idea
People in our community support our learning.

Lines of Inquiry
What is a school community Form

How do the people in our learning community support us Function

What makes a respectful learning community Responsibility

SHARING THE PLANET

Central Idea
People’s interaction with resources impacts the environment.

Lines of Inquiry
Resources in the environment Form

The reasons people care for the environment Connection

Using design to repurpose resources Change

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES

Central Idea
There are many creative ways to express our thinking.

Lines of Inquiry
Exploring various forms of art Form

Creating and sharing art with others Connection

Self-expression through art Perspective

KG

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
Learning about ourselves helps us understand and connect to others.

Lines of Inquiry
What I like Form

Ways in which we are similar and different Perspective

How we are connected to others Connection

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
Appreciation of the aesthetic promotes a sense of wellbeing.

Lines of Inquiry
Identifying what is aesthetically pleasing Form

Communication through design Function

Expressing opinion Perspective

WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
People use stories as a way of connecting to the past.

Lines of Inquiry
What from the past makes a good story Causation

Ways of telling stories Change

Making connections between past and present stories Connections

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Living things rely on their environment to survive.

Lines of Inquiry
What is a living thing Form

What living things need to survive Causation

How living things are connected in their environment Connection

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
Groups function when members participate cooperatively.

Lines of Inquiry
Where groups are found Form

How individuals in a group work together to accomplish goals Function

Rights and responsibilities of group members Responsibilities

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
Humans impact their environment.

Lines of Inquiry
Cause and effect Causation

How we interact with our environment Function

Force and motion Form

Grade 1

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
Relationships evolve as we change
and grow.

Lines of Inquiry
Self Awareness is developed as we learn about our identities

How we develop relationships

Personal growth and change

WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
Family heritage contributes to cultural and personal identity.

Lines of Inquiry
Family heritage Form

Artifacts, heirlooms or rituals that have meaning in a family Connection

Similarities and differences between generations within a family Perspective

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
Citizens have responsibilities and qualities that impact communities.

Lines of Inquiry
What qualities citizens have Form

Responsibilities citizens have Responsibilty

Ways citizens impact the community Function

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
We can discover ways to enjoy our creativity through interacting with light and sound.

Lines of Inquiry
Properties of light and sound Form

How light and sound can be used Function

Creative expression using light and sound Causation

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Our actions promote peace in the world.

Lines of Inquiry
Properties of light and sound Form

How light and sound can be used Function

Creative expression using light and sound Causation

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
Cycles in the natural world are predictable and observable.

Lines of Inquiry
Ways we resolve conflict

Ways to promote peace

Ways to be an upstander

Grade 2

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
Embracing diversity broadens minds.

Lines of Inquiry
Your culture shapes who you are Form

Cultures have similarities and differences Perspective

Global citizens embrace diversity Perspective

WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
Roles and systems in communities are interdependent.

Lines of Inquiry
Communities have needs and wants Function

Roles in communities Function

Communities have systems and networks Connection

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Living things exist in many different places.

Lines of Inquiry
What living things depend on Form

Diversity of life in different habitats Connection

Living things share resources in their habitat Connection

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
People develop systems of trade for goods and services based on needs and wants.

Lines of Inquiry
The role of trade Function

Reasons why people trade Connection

The way trade systems function Causation

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
Matter can be changed to meet people's needs.

Lines of Inquiry
Materials have different properties Form

Processes that change matter Change

People use materials to design to meet needs Function

HOW EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
Working through a process helps us express ourselves.

Lines of Inquiry
Using a creative process to express ideas and feelings Function

Processes help us find solutions Function

The impact of arts on others Causation

Grade 3

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
Relationships and choices impact systems and communities.

Lines of Inquiry
How personal choices impact the community Connection

Developing awareness of self and others Responsibility

Creating structures that support a healthy, positive, nurturing learning environment Responsibility

WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
Communities are shaped by their environments.

Lines of Inquiry
How geography affects how we live Form + Connection

Other factors that may affect the way we live Connection

How modern communities adapt their environment Causation

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Survival of organisms relies on their interdependence within their environmental conditions.

Lines of Inquiry
How environmental changes affect living organisms Causation

Over time, organisms adapt, or not, to survive Change

Humans affect habitats and organisms Change

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
Relationships are enhanced by learning about other people’s perspectives and communicating our own.

Lines of Inquiry
Social interactions Connection

Acknowledging others’ perspectives Perspective

Managing and resolving conflict Responsibility

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
Our actions promote peace in the world.

Lines of Inquiry
Common elements of traditional stories Form

The role of myths, legends, folktales and fairytales in beliefs and values Function

Different points of view and how it changes the story Perspective

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
People understand and use forces and motion to make life easier.

Lines of Inquiry
What is force Function

The effects of forces, including electric and magnetic forces Causation

How people apply understandings to a practical situation Causation

Grade 4

WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
Human migration is a response to challenges, risks, and opportunities that impact individuals and communities.

Lines of Inquiry
The reasons people migrate Causation

Migration throughout history Change

Impact of migration on communities, and individuals Perspective

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
Earth's surface is shaped by natural processes and geological events that impact living things.

Lines of Inquiry
What are natural processes and hazards Form

What are the long term effects of natural processes and hazards Causation

How to reduce impacts on humans Change

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
A balance of interconnected factors influence our well-being.

Lines of Inquiry
Identify the factors that influence well-being Causation

How the factors work together Connection

How I manage my personal well-being journey to maintain balance Responsibility

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Living things have structures that function to support behaviour, growth, and survival.

Lines of Inquiry
What are the internal and external structures that support behaviour, growth, and survival. Form

How do animal sense receptors work to support behaviour and survival Function

Affect of human disruptions to living things growth, behaviour and survival Causation

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
Creative expression provides ways for humans to communicate ideas.

Lines of Inquiry
The ways humans communicate ideas Form

How someone's culture influences the work they produce Perspective

How does artistic expression connect to emotion Connection

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
Marketplaces depend on the ability to produce goods and supply services that can be exchanged.

Lines of Inquiry
Components of the market system Form

The impact of renewable and nonrenewable resources on the environment and/or humankind Causation

The relationship between access to goods and services and the impact on humans Connection

Grade 5

WHO WE ARE
Central Idea
All people have rights and responsibilities in society.
Positive relationships build strong communities.

Lines of Inquiry
Social systems and structures

Human relationships

How personal identity is formed

SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea
Ecosystems rely on the interdependent balance of living things.

Lines of Inquiry
Matter and energy flow in organisms Connection

Ways in which ecosystems are interdependent Causation

How human interaction with the environment can affect the balance of systems Change

The consequence of imbalance within ecosystems Causation

HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Central Idea
Imagination inspires us to create and express our ideas.

Lines of Inquiry
The cycle of creativity begins with appreciation. Form

People share their perspectives and ideas through stories Perspective

Stories follow a pattern Form

HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Central Idea
Humans impact Earth’s major systems.

Lines of Inquiry
How the major systems interact and affect Earth's surface and processes Connection

Human impact on major systems Causation

Novel problems require innovative solutions Responsibility

WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
Central Idea
Exploration leads to discoveries, conflicts and cultural and economic interactions.

Lines of Inquiry
Reasons for exploration Causation

What is learned through exploration Connection

Cultural and economic interactions Connection

Impact of interactions Perspective

HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Central Idea
Government systems and media can promote or deny equal opportunities and social justice.

Lines of Inquiry
Political systems of the world Form

The interaction of politics and media Connection

How citizens monitor, evaluate and influence actions of their government Perspective

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ES Activities

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Our Elementary After School Enrichment program (ASA) will not only enhance your child’s education but will also add to their overall experience at �ϰ��ϲʹ��. Teachers from Elementary, Middle and High school are looking forward to providing an engaging enrichment opportunity for ES students.

Some of the ES After-school Activities Offered:

Swimming / Synchronized Swimming

Basketball

American Football

Soccer

Board games

Art Club / Lego Club

Dance / Yoga / Zumba

GRADES KG-5

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GRADES KG-5

We believe that each child possesses a unique mind, spirit, and energy. Inspiring action is at the heart of our teaching and learning, as children develop knowledge, skills, concepts, and learning attributes. Our learners are encouraged to be agents of change by expressing their ideas, following their inquiries,
and taking action to make their world a better place for all.

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A day in the life of a KG student at �ϰ��ϲʹ��

PreK Program

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Our 3-4 year old children develop a strong sense of belonging and ownership in a diverse and caring community. We provide an exceptional education where our youngest learners spark joy, wonder, inquiry and curiosity. Beautiful friendships develop as the children truly flourish in our special program.

Click through the images below to watch our youngest learners in action

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A glimpse in the life of a pre-K student at �ϰ��ϲʹ��

ES COUNSELING

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COUNSELING

The �ϰ��ϲʹ�� Elementary Counselors work in collaboration with students, parents, and staff to provide a comprehensive counseling program that aligns with our approaches to learning. We seek to instill our learner profile's values in our students to promote a positive contribution to a global world by fostering culturally, socially and environmentally minded, responsible and respectful young adults who have a sense of confidence and aspire to take an active role in creating a brighter future.

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STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

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THE EAGLE SONG

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We are the eagles, the kids from �ϰ��ϲʹ��.

We are the eagles, a friendly family.

We are the eagles, many countries many kinds.

We are the eagles with bright creative minds.

Our sharp eyes make us artists, attentive when we sing.

Powerful wings and vision help us do amazing things.

We’re fearless when defending those who need support and aide,

We focus on community, with courage unafraid.

Eagles are tenacious, soaring up on high.

Viewing all of �ϰ��ϲʹ�� and friends who live nearby.

We come from many places and we have a lot to give,

Acknowledging each other’s worth; that’s how we want to live.

Ms. Julie Jackson Welcome

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Elementary School

�ϰ������ϲʹ��� Libraries

�ϰ������ϲʹ��� Program of Inquiry

PreK 3 & 4

ES Activities

GRADES KG-5

PreK Program

ES COUNSELING

STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

THE EAGLE SONG

Ms. Julie Jackson Welcome

�ϰ��ϲʹ�� Libraries

�ϰ��ϲʹ�� Program of Inquiry