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Vision & Mission

IB Learner Profile in English

IB Learner Profile in Arabic

Wednesday Session

Healthy Minds, Strong Teams

Les émotions : mots et images

Applications with AI

Bringing “Sip of Serenity” to Life

A Day of Innovation and Discovery

Greece Experience

STEAM Fair

Read & Ride: Learning in Motion

Map Test

Digital Design Class

Honor Roll

Student of the Month

Author of the Month

Foud Faraj Scientific

Guest Speaker: Inside Our Bodies

Youngest on the Team

Sharing our Creativity

Board of Trustees Meeting

Contributors

while instilling pride in one s cultural identity.

Mission

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’ well-being, fostering international mindedness, and offering various opportunities and experiences that contribute to learners’ growth.

The “Layering Learning: Turning Research into Reasoning, Writing & Student Voice” session was an engaging and hands-on professional development experience that supported teachers in designing tasks that move students beyond simple research into deeper thinking. By structuring learning through stages research, reasoning using CER, clear writing, and student voice teachers promote critical thinking, reduce reliance on copying, and encourage meaningful understanding. This approach strengthens key ATL skills and helps students become more independent and confident learners.

Kathrine Musallam

HealthyMinds, StrongTeams

Our Grade 8 students explored what it means to live a balanced and healthy life. Through collaboration and strong ATL skills, they examined how nutrition supports energy, muscle growth, and overall wellbeing. By connecting their learning to PHE, they investigated the relationship between movement, nutrition, and mindset. Using NotebookLM, they organized and presented their ideas creatively, demonstrating inquiry, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Ms. Juana Zayadin

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Les émotions : mots et images

Les émotions : mots et images

Les élèves de 8e année ont décrit leurs émotions en français à l’aide de mots et d’images, favorisant le bien-être et l’équilibre

Grade 8 students engaged in describing emotions in French through the use of vocabulary and visual representations, fostering self-expression, well-being, and emotional balance.

We were delighted to host our guest speaker who delivered an engaging session for Grade 8 students which focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence along with its connection to real-world applications. Students explored how to modify rules for specific tasks and how to edit codes. It was an interactive and inspiring experience that enhanced their creativity, problem-solving, and digital skills.

Bringing“SipofSerenity”toLife

Grade 6 students experienced an exciting and interactive reading session with author Aleen Jweinat, featuring her book Sip of Serenity. Instead of simply listening, students actively engaged with the story by reacting to key moments, sharing predictions, and discussing their thoughts with one another. Selected parts of the book were read aloud to align with English class, and through this, the room came alive with curiosity, laughter, and meaningful connections to the characters and themes. Students were engaged and enjoyed this memorable experience that deepened their understanding of storytelling and sparked genuine enthusiasm for reading.

Today was a really exciting and fun experience for us in Grade 6 and 7! We got to explore Virtual Reality (VR) and see how it is used in real life, which gave us an interesting glimpse into the future of technology. We also learned about 3D printing, looked at different 3D designs, and understood how digital ideas can turn into real objects. To make things even more exciting, we joined interactive activities using the Fun Floor, where we mixed movement, games, and learning in an engaging way. It was a day full of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning!

Greece Experience: Greece Experience:

Culture, Friendship, and Football Culture, Friendship, and Football

Our recent school trip to Greece was an unforgettable journey filled with learning, exploration, and cultural discovery. Students immersed themselves in history, built lasting friendships, and created memories that will stay with them for years to come. A special highlight was playing football with other teams, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun beyond the classroom.

Coaches : Ahmad Alomari Bade’e Najem

GreeceExperience: Culture,Friendship,andFootball

Access the video here

Access the video here

Read and Ride turned reading into an active and engaging experience where learning and movement came together. Students explored texts while moving between activities, making each stop feel like part of a living story. The session sparked curiosity, improved focus, and helped students connect with ideas in a meaningful way. It showed that reading becomes more powerful when it is active, shared, and experienced beyond the classroom.

Ms Razan Al Nimir

At Modern American School, MAP testing supports student growth by assessing reading, mathematics, and language to identify learning levels and set personalized goals. The adaptive assessment provides accurate data that helps teachers tailor instruction and monitor progress. It also encourages students to take ownership of their learning while ensuring teaching remains datadriven and focused on continuous improvement.

Digital Design Class

Grade 6 students are having a unique learning experience using virtual reality (VR) technology as part of Unit 4. They are applying concepts to real-world situations and exploring interactive applications within the classroom. This experience has enhanced their understanding in an enjoyable and engaging way, moving learning from theory to practical application.

Access the video here

HonorRoll HonorRoll

Ahmed Aljebry

Dena Alkhreisheh

Dina Qudah

Jad Ghaith

Lana Abusoufah

Layan Al Mallah

Mahmoud Eleisah

Maya Aqel

Mazen Abdelsalam

Mohammed Harith

Rakan Tobasi

Rawan Altibrouri

Rayyan Al zetawe

Salah Shakoori

Shahem Shmaisani

Yousef Ahmad

Yousef Salah

Ziyad Alfroukh

Ceila Qasem

Faisal Almanasir

Fatima Manasra

Ghaith Mumani

Ian Aburub

Jack Mansour

Jacob Almajdobeh

Jad Ibrahim

Karam Jawabrah

Naheel Al-hamouri

Seif Alshakhshir

Taleen Damaj

Victor Mwase

Othman Al-Tibrouri

Alaminbellah Hasan

Jamal Hammad

Jasleen Khanuja

Jolie Muhana

Lemar Al-abdalee

Lisette Shehadeh

Malak Daoud

Rahaf Abdelraziq

Razan Alhamouri

Yasin Suhail

Yousif Al-juboori

Alexander Izmirian

Zainab Maallah

Our students enjoyed exploring April’s Author of the Month, Roald Dahl. They researched his life and stories, watched engaging videos, and expressed their creativity through drawing and coloring activities inspired by his imaginative characters. A month filled with curiosity, learning, and fun.

Ms Rahaf Abu Hawa

We took part in the Foad Faraj Scientific Creativity Competition, where we showcased our projects and ideas to the judges. It was a great experience that helped us build confidence, think creatively, and work collaboratively in a team!

We are proud of what we achieved and excited to keep creating and learning!

Jahoush - Gr 7

Abdulla

Dena Al-Khraisha was the youngest player in the Jordan Federation competing with the Orthodox Club’s U12 first team. Despite her age, she earned a place in the starting lineup and played a key role in leading the team to the championship.

We got to present our STEAM Fair projects to Grade 5 students, and it was a really fun experience. We explained our ideas, shared what we learned, and talked about the challenges we faced. It was nice to see them ask questions and get excited, and it made us feel proud to share our work and inspire others.

On Tuesday, April 28, the school convened a Board of Trustees meeting attended by the School Founder, Mr. Taysier Zamel; the School CoFounder 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.

Access the video here

Contributors Contributors Contributors

Mrs Dana Alzamer
Mrs Dareen Hattar
Mrs Natasha Ryerson
Ms Juana Zayadin
Mr Rasheed Salih Ms Nermeen Rayyan
Ms Hayfaa Jannadi
Mr Badee Najem
Ms Asma Faris
Mr Ahmad Al-Omari
Ahmad Obaidallah
Ms Razan Al-Nimer
Rawan Altibrouri
Jolie Muhana
Abdulla Jahoush Rania Al mallah Ceila Qasem
Ms Lara ElQaisi
Ms Rahaf Abu Hawa
Ms Kathrin Musallam

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