HS Newsletter Apr

High School Newsletter April 2025-2026 1

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Vision and Mission The IB Learner Profile Professional Development Day Iron Deficiency Anemia Sustaining the Soil ‫يوم العلم األردني‬ Human Ingenuit Steam Fair Jordanian University Fair Honor Roll Ceremony Bridging Careers with Sustainability Board of Trustees Meeting Student of the Month

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The Vision of the Modern American School is to nurture lifelong learners and global thinkers to become responsible citizens with leadership qualities and universal values while instilling pride in one’s cultural identity.

The Mission of the Modern American School is to provide learners with an engaging and challenging blended learning environment within a diverse community while focusing on international programs, catering for learners’ wellbeing, fostering international mindedness, and offering various opportunities and experiences that contribute to learners’ growth.

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Professional Development Day 2025-2026 Click here to watch all more photos

We wrapped up an incredible double-feature workshop: diving deep into critical thinking strategies and empowering voices through self & peer assessment for deeper learning.

Moving from passive receivers to active, analytical thinkers.

Ready to apply these new skills!

Ms. Lara Mohammad

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a condition characterized by a lack of adequate iron in the body, leading to a reduced number of red blood cells and lower hemoglobin levels. This condition can have a wide range of effects on health, both in the short term and long term.

Immediate Effects 1. Fatigue and Weakness 2. Pale Skin and Pallor 3. Shortness of Breath 4. Dizziness and Headaches 5. Chest Pain 6. Cold Hands and Feet 7. Restless Legs Syndrome

Management and Prevention 1. Dietary Changes 2. Iron Supplements 3. Treating Underlying Causes 4. Regular Monitoring

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Sustaining the Soil

Students used NotebookLM to deepen their understanding of “Sustaining the Soil.” By analyzing their notes and research, they explored how practices like crop rotation, terracing, and cover crops prevent erosion and nutrient loss. Through guided questions and AI summaries, they connected these ideas to real-world issues such as desertification and food security, recognizing the importance of soil conservation for sustainable agriculture and ecosystems.

Ms. Kathrine Musallam

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‫ﯾﻮم اﻟﻌﻠﻢ اﻷردﻧي‬ ‫‪Click here to watch the‬‬ ‫‪video‬‬

‫اﻷردﻧﻲ‪ ،‬ﺿﻤﻦ ﻓﻌﺎﻟﯿﺎ ٍ‬ ‫ت ﻣﺘﻨﻮﻋ ٍﺔ ﻋﻜﺴﺖ‬ ‫اﺣﺘﻔﺖ أﺳﺮة ﻣﺪرﺳﺘﻨﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺎرﯾﺦ ‪ 4-16‬ﺑﯿﻮم اﻟﻌﻠﻢ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ﻓﺮﻓﻌﺖ اﻟﺮاﯾﺎت ﻋﺎﻟﯿﺔً‪ ،‬ﻋﻠﻰ وﻗﻊ اﻷﻏﺎﻧﻲ اﻟﻮطﻨﯿﺔ ّ‬ ‫وزع‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ﺣﺐ اﻷردن اﻟﻐﺎﻟﻲ ﻓﻲ ﻗﻠﻮب طﻠﺒﺘﻨﺎ‪ُ ،‬‬ ‫ت وﻣﻘﺘﻨﯿﺎ ٍ‬ ‫اﻟﻄﻠﺒﺔ ﺷﻌﺎرا ٍ‬ ‫اﻷردﻧﻲ‪ ،‬ﻛﻤﺎ أﻗﯿﻤﺖ إذاﻋﺔ ﺻﺒﺎﺣﯿﺔ ﻓﺴﺮ ﻓﯿﮭﺎ‬ ‫ت ﺗﺤﻤﻞ ﺻﻮر اﻟﻌﻠﻢ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اﻟﻄﻼب رﻣﻮز اﻟﻌﻠﻢ وأﻟﻮاﻧﮫ‪ ،‬وأﻟﻘﻮا اﻷﺑﯿﺎت اﻟﺸﻌﺮﯾﺔ ﻣﻌﺘﺰﯾﻦ ﺑﺎﻟﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﺸﺎﻣﺦ اﻟﺬي ﯾﺨﺘﺰل‬ ‫اﻟﻮطﻦ‪ ،‬وﺗﺮاﺛﮫ‪ ،‬وﺗﺎرﯾﺨﮫ‪ ،‬داﻣﺖ راﯾﺔ اﻷردن اﻟﺤﺒﯿﺐ ﺧﺎﻓﻘﺔً ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﻲ‪ ،‬ودام أﻣﻦ ھﺬا‬ ‫اﻟﻮطﻦ واﺳﺘﻘﺮاره‪.‬‬ ‫د‪.‬ﻣﻲ ﺑﻨات‬ ‫‪8‬‬

Human Ingenuity

In English B, the theme of Human Ingenuity explores how creativity and imagination shape the world. It helps us understand how people develop technologies, create art, and solve problems, while also reflecting on the positive and negative impact of these innovations on society and culture.

9 IBDP 1 Class : Hamza Katanani , Lamar Tamimi , Natally Drak

Steam Fair Click here to watch the video The STEAM journey has been an engaging and valuable experience, where I developed a deeper understanding of both theory and application.

Throughout the process, I learned how to work with new components, build circuits, and apply basic coding skills to bring ideas to life. The dedicated class time played a significant role in supporting our progress, allowing my partners and me to collaborate effectively, solve challenges, and successfully complete our project.

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Jordanian University Fair

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The Jordanian Universities Fair brought together representatives from universities across the country on campus, where they introduced their academic programs and admission requirements to high school students. The event provided students with valuable insight into the diverse local opportunities available. By engaging directly with university representatives, students had the chance to ask questions, explore their interests, and make more informed decisions about their academic and career aspirations.

11 Ms. Nour Shweiekh

Honor Roll Ceremony

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MAS proudly hosted its Annual Honor Roll Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students. Surrounded by proud parents and faculty, students were recognized for their hard work and dedication as certificates and trophies were presented by the school director.

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Bridging Careers with Sustainability

Through the “Bridging Careers with Sustainability” project, we gained a deeper understanding of how our future careers can directly impact the environment and society. It helped us connect real-world professions to the Sustainable Development Goals, making learning more meaningful and relevant. We developed research, communication, and critical thinking skills while exploring challenges professionals face and proposing practical solutions. This project also made us more aware of our responsibility to make sustainable choices in our future paths, showing us that every career can contribute to a better, more sustainable world.

Sireen Hammad - Grade 11

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Board of Trustees Meeting 2025-2026 ‫اﺟﺘﻤﺎع ﻣﺠﻠﺲ اﻻﻣﻨاء‬ Click here to watch the video

On Tuesday, April 28, the school convened a Board of Trustees meeting attended by the School Founder, Mr. Taysier Zamel; the School Co-Founder and General Director, Mrs. Omaya Zamel; and the Deputy Directors, Mrs. Suha Abdelbaqi, Dr. Maram AlDweik, Mrs. Dareen Hattar, and Mrs. Raida Daoud. The leadership team met with the Board of Trustees to discuss the school’s ongoing improvement journey.

The meeting focused on several key strategic priorities, including integrating AI into teaching strategies and learning practices, with students demonstrating the use of AI tools and highlighting their impact on learning. The Board was also briefed on the IBDP Evaluation Visit Report, the introduction of new high school courses to enhance college and career readiness, and initiatives to strengthen reading, writing, and research skills.

The session fostered constructive dialogue, and the Board’s insights provided valuable strategic direction to support the school’s continued growth and development.

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Student of the Month for Demonstrating the Character Trait of:

Open Minded

Gr 09 Sara Tobasi Ghazal ElEmad

Gr11 Ayoub Abdelqader Zaid Bsisso Tarek Ali Harith Al-Gburi

Gr10 Alhassan Alhayali Adam Mohana Ameer AlOmari Dalia Abu irshaid Hala Alfar Hamzah Jaffar Mohammad Mansour Mayar Shamsa Stefano Kaloudis Gr12 Abdulhameed Hammad Celia Bader Djihane Gueddar Zaid Alhussein 15

Contributors Shereen Dahlah

Hanin Al Rantesi

Nour Al Shweikeh

Randa Naser

Hamza Katanani

Nada Al Khatib

Donia Qosous

Mamoun Al Qawasmeh

Mai Banat

Kathren Musallam

Lara Mohammad

Natally Drak

Lamar Tamim

Sireen Hammad

Hala AlFar

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Founder : Mr. Tayseir Zamel Director : Mrs. Omaya Zamel General Director Deputies : Dr. Maram Dweik , Mrs. Suha Abdelbaqi & Mrs. Dareen Hattar High School Principal : Mrs. Shereen Al Dahlah High School Deputy Principals : Mrs. Hanin Al Rantisi & Mrs. Nada El Khateeb 17