Parents in Partnership Program
2022-2023
Mission Statement
CorePurpose
Ouraimissummedupintheschool’smotto:HonoringthePast,Educatingforthe Future.
MissionStatement
TheSheikhZayedPrivateAcademyaimstohonorthepastandeducateforthefuture bydevelopingconfident,responsibleandcaringyoungpeopleofintegritywhoare welleducatedandpreparedtomeetthechallengesinaneverchangingworld.
Values
Toachieveourmission,wewillworktoourcorevalueswhichare:
Pursueexcellenceinallthatwedo
Celebrateachievementandparticipationofall
AppreciateandfosterUAENationalIdentity
Cherishthecommunityandtheenvironment
PromoteEmiraticultureandethicalvalues
Promoterespect,responsibility,belongingandcaring
Developleadershipcapacityandglobalcitizenship
GuidingPrinciples
The Guiding Principles encompass personal beliefs and values and guide SZPA throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in its goals or strategies. They help to create a culture where everyone understands what’s important.
SZPAhasasocialresponsibilitytopreservetheEmiraticulture,Nationalheritage, andArabiclanguage.
Leadersofthefuturearelifelonglearnerswhoarecriticalthinkers,globallyaware, creative,andenvironmentallyresponsiblecitizens.
LeadersatalllevelsreflecttheVisionandMissionandensureitisembeddedinall theydo.
Theoutcomesandthewell-beingoflearners,staffandotherstakeholdersareat thecenterofthedecisionmakingprocess.
Table
of Contents Principal’sWelcome 4 TypesofParentsinPartnershipEvents 5 WelcomeEvents 8 InformationEvents 9 ECGradesPre KGtoGrade1 9 ElementaryGrades2to5 9 SecondaryGrades6to12 10 CelebrationsofLearning 11 QuestionTime 14 PerformancesandSportingEvents 21 ProgressMeetings 22 ParentCouncil 22 BookFairs 23 WeWelcomeParentCommunication 23 ECStaff(gradesPre KGtograde1) 24 ElementaryStaff(grades2 5) 25 SecondaryStaff(grades6 12) 26 SchoolLeaders 27 PhoningSchool 32 24/7Accesstothelatestinformation 33 Schoology 33 Epraise 34 AtHomeSupport 35
Principal’sWelcome
Dearparents
As we emerge from Covid, we are delighted to once again be able to welcome you into school We have always understood the importance of working in partnership with our parents, and so it is my privilege to launch our “Parents in Partnership” program.
This program is designed to strengthen our home-school links; to help cement the relationship between staff and parents; and to ensure that we keep our parent body aswellinformedaspossible.
ThisbrochureisdesignedtohelpyounavigatethroughthedifferenttypesofParents inPartnershipeventsweoffer.
The dates and times provided here are correct as of September 2022. It may occasionally become necessary to alter something, due to circumstances beyond our control. We will send you an updated copy of our school calendar at the beginning of each month Please check this to confirm upcoming dates and times Parents in Partnership events will always begin with PIP on our school calendar so thatitiseasyforparentstoseewhichthingstheyareinvitedto.
Welookforwardtowelcomingyouintoschoolforasmanyofthefollowingeventsas you feel will help you and us to work together in unity, in strength and in the best interestofyourchildren.
Yoursineducation
CarolynBailey PrincipalTypes of Parents in Partnership Events
WelcomeEvents
InformationEvents
QuestionTimeEvents
developmentsintheworldofeducation andinSZPAG’sapproachtothem. They areface-to-faceevents,andwe
thesekeyareaswithus.
Welcomeeventstakeplaceatthe beginningofthenewacademic year. Theyareachanceforyouto meetyourchildren’snew homeroomteacher. Theseeventsaredesignedtokeep parentsuptodatewithkey
welcomeparentstoschooltodiscuss
Theseareoccasionswhenwewelcomeparents intoschooltolookatyourchildren’sworkand enjoydiscussingtheirprogresswiththem. MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq We hold 4 question time events a week fromMondaytoThursday. These events areonlinefrom12:45pmto1:00pm. They are designed to provide parents with a forumtoaskanyquestionsyoumayhavewiththememberofstaffwholeadsthe GradeLevelorDepartment. Werunthemonlinesothatworkingparentscaneasily attend.Pleaseusethelinkbelowtoaccessourquestiontimesessions. Questiontimelink
Celebrationsof LearningEvents
Types of Parents in Partnership Events
Performancesand SportingEvents
Wewelcomeparentstocomeandenjoyour
ParentCouncil
ProgressMeetings
BookFairs
students’performanceswithus.
Theseareheldfourtimesayear,andare anopportunityforyoutodiscussyour child’sprogresswitheachoftheir teachers. Weofferbothface to face appointmentsandonlineappointmentsto tryandsupportthepreferencesofall parents.
ParentCouncilisanimportantwayinwhich theschoolworkswithparentstobetter understandtheirneedsandimprovethe school. AdmittancetoParentCouncilisby invitationonly.
Readingisoneofthebestwaysto improveyourchild’sacademic progress. WeofferamixtureofEnglish andArabicbookfairs,tohelpparents ensuretheirchildrenalwayshavelots ofreadingmaterialathome.
Types of Parents in Partnership Events
WeWelcomeParentCommunication
We know that when parents and staff work together in partnership, the outcomes are always better. So, if you have a question or if there is something you would like us to know, please reach out to us. On page 29 you will find details of the best way to get in touchwitheachschool
PhoningSchool
Sometimes,it’sjusteasiertopickupthe phoneandtalktous.Somekeytelephone numbersareprovidedonpage32.
Datesandtimes
Onthefollowingpages,youwillfindthe datesandtimesofourParentsin Partnershipevents.
24/7Accesstothelatestinformation
Weunderstandthatteenagersaren’talwayskeentodiscusstheirschoolliveswith their parents. To help parents work in partnership with the school, we provide 24/7 accesstothelatestacademicandpastoraldataaboutyourchildren.Attheendof this document, you will find a guide on how to log on to our school platforms and howtousethemtoworkinpartnershipwiththeschooltosupportyourchild.
Onthefollowingpages,youwillfindthedatesandtimesofalltheParentin Partnershipsessionsweareofferingthisyear. Orusethecontentspageaboveto jumptothesectionyouareinterestedin.
Parent Welcome Meetings Grade6,9and 12 Grade7,8,10, and11 Welcomeeventstakeplaceatthebeginningofthenewacademicyear.They areachanceforyoutomeetyourchildren’snewhomeroomteacher. WelcomeEvents Grade2to5 1stSeptember(2:45-3:30pm) parentWelcomemeetings forGrade6,9and12 6thSeptember(3:15-3:45pm) 7thSeptember(3:15-3:45pm) 14thSeptembe(2:45pm-2:45pm) Parentalwelcome toPre-KG ECBacktoSchool afternoon 14thSeptember(session111:15am Session22:00pm)
Theseeventsaredesignedtokeepparentsuptodatewithkeydevelopmentsinthe worldofeducationandinSZPAG’sapproachtothem.Theyareface-to-faceevents, andwewelcomeparentstoschooltodiscussthesekeyareaswithus.
Pre-KGandKGLearning–11thOctober(12-12:30pm)
UsingTechnologyathomePre KGtoGrade1 12thOctober(8:00 8:30am)
Pre-KGandKGdevelopment–23rdNovember(12:45-1:30pm)
ECPhonics18thJanuary (8:00 8:30am)
ECTalkforWriting7thFebruary(8:00-8:30am)
Childprotectiontraining 22ndFebruary(11:00am 12:00)
KGWelcometoourSchoolfornewfamilies–10thMay(8:00am-9:00am)
Pre KG G1Summerlearninghowtosupportyourchildwithreading 16th May(8:00-8:30am)
KG1Orientationfornewstudents 14thJune(1:30 2:15)
ArabicCurriculumandAssessment 22ndSeptember(1:45 2:45pm)
MAPCurriculumMeeting 12thOctober(1:45 2:45pm)
IntroductiontoTalk4Writing 9thNovember (1:45 2:45pm)
IntroductiontoSingaporeMath 23rdNovember(1:45 2:45pm)
CurriculumEventMathBarModelling 11thJanuary (1:45 2:45pm)
Childprotectiontraining 22ndFebruary(11:00am 12:00)
Information Events
ECGradesPre-KGtoGrade1 ElementaryGrades2to5
SecondaryschoolGrades6to12
Information Events MiddleSchool(Arabic&English)CurriculumandAssessmentInformation G6-12Supportingyourdaughter'swellbeing G6-10UnderstandingData Childprotectiontraining G8-11ElectiveInformationAfternoon-ParentandStudentEvent G8-11ElectiveOptionsInterviews-ParentsWelcome 29thSeptember(5:00-5:45pm) 16thNovember(2:00pm 2:45pm) 2ndFebruary(5:00 5:45pm) 22ndFebruary(11:00am 12:00) 9thMarch(1:00 2:45pm) 10thMarch(8:00 11:30am) G9&10HighSchool(Arabic&English)AssessmentandGraduationInformation G10UnderstandingPSATandSAT G11&12HighSchool(Arabic&English)AssessmentandGraduationInformation G11-12DigitalSATInformationEvening 6thOctober(5:00 5:45pm) 7thFebruary(5:00 5:45pm) 5thOctober(5:00 5:45pm) 1stMarch(5:00 5:45pm) HighschoolGrades9to12
Celebrations of Learning
EarlyChildhoodCelebrations
ECReading–7thMarch(8:00-8:30am)
ECearlyMother'sDaycelebration-16thMarch(8:00am)
ECWonderfulMath 26thApril(8.00am 9:00am)
Pre-KGandKGCelebrationoflearning 6thJune(8:00 10:00am)
KG2CelebrationofLearning 7thJune(8:00 10:00am)
KG1celebrationofLearning–8thJune(8:00-10:00am)
Celebrations of Learning
Grade2to5openclassrooms
G2OpenClassroom–22ndNovember
G2OpenClassroom-20thMarch
G2OpenClassroom–21stJune
G3OpenClassroom 22ndNovember
G3OpenClassroom16thMarch
G3OpenClassroom 22ndJune
G4OpenClassroom 17thMarch
G4OpenClassroom 7thDecember
G4OpenClassroom 1stJune
G5OpenClassroom6thDecember
G5OpenClassroom4thJanuary
G5OpenClassroom–14thJune
Grade2to5Booklooks
G2-5BookLooks–11thOctober(7:30-8:00am)
G2 5BookLooks
G2 5BookLook
8:00am)
G2-5BookLook–7thMarch(7:30am-8:00am)
G2-5BookLook–22ndMay(7:30-8:00am)
Theseareoccasionswhenwewelcomeparentsintoschooltolookatyour children’sworkandenjoydiscussingtheirprogresswiththem.
9thDecember(7:30 8:00am)
7thFebruary(7:30
Celebrations of Learning
SecondaryschoolGrades6to12
Grade12GraduationWeek/FantasticFinishweek
Includingfieldtripsandparentevents–19th-23rdJune
Arabicinitiative"Readingwithmyfamily" 16thMarch(2:45 4:00 pm)
Fairsandexhibitions
NationalDaySecondaryExhibition5th 9thDecember(TimeTBC)
G2 5MathFair1stFebruary(3:15 4:15pm)
Grade7EnglishFair–3rdFebruary(TimeTBC)
UAESSExhibitionG6-9–8thFebruary(3:00-4:00pm)
ArabicPoetryandRhetoric–23rdFebruary(3:00-4:00pm)
G6-12STEMFair 27thFebruary 3rdMarch(TimeTBC)
G2 5ELAFair 1stMarch(3:15 4:15pm)
IslamicdepartmentG6-12Exhibition–2ndMarch(3:00-4:00pm)
G6-12CreativeArtsExhibition29thMay–1stofJune
G8Commencement-16thJune
Question Time
We hold 4 question time events a week from MondaytoThursday.Theseeventsareonlinefrom 12:45pm to 1pm. They are designed to provide parentswithaforumtoaskanyquestionsyoumay havewiththememberofstaffwholeadstheGrade Level or Department. We run them online so that working parents can easily attend. Please use the linkbelowtoaccessourquestiontimesessions.
Earlychildhood
KG1QuestionTime 12thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
KG2QuestionTime 13thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1QuestionTime 14thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
KG1QuestionTime 8thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
KG2QuestionTime 9thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1QuestionTime 10thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
KG1QuestionTime 19thJanuary(12:45pm 1:00pm)
KG2QuestionTime 23rdJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1QuestionTime 24thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
KG1QuestionTime–20thMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
KG2QuestionTime–21stMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.1QuestionTime–22ndMarch(12:45:100pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
Question Time
ElementarySchool
Gr.2QuestionTime–15thSeptember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.3QuestionTime–19thSeptember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.4QuestionTime 20thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.5QuestionTime 21stSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.2QuestionTime 14thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.3QuestionTime–15thNovember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.4QuestionTime–16thNovember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.5QuestionTime–17thNovember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.2QuestionTime 25thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.3QuestionTime 26thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.4QuestionTime–30thJanuary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.5QuestionTime–31stJanuary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.2QuestionTime–23rdMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.3QuestionTime 10thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.4QuestionTime 11thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.5QuestionTime 12thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
Question time
MiddleSchool
Gr.6QuestionTime 22ndSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.7QuestionTime–26thSeptember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.8QuestionTime 27thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6QuestionTime–21stNovember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.7QuestionTime 22ndNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.8QuestionTime 23rdNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6QuestionTime–1stFebruary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.7QuestionTime 2ndFebruary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.8QuestionTime–6thFebruary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.7QuestionTime 17thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.8QuestionTime–18thApril(12:45-1:00pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
Question time
HighSchool
Gr.9QuestionTime 28thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.10QuestionTime 29thSeptember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.11QuestionTime 3rdOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.12QuestionTime 4thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.9QuestionTime 24thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.10QuestionTime 28thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.11QuestionTime 29thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr12QuestionTime 30thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.11QuestionTime–9thFebruary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr12QuestionTime 20thFebruary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.9QuestionTime–19thApril(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.10QuestionTime 24thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.11QuestionTime–25thApril(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.12QuestionTime 26thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Career&UniversityGuidanceQuestionTime-26thOctober(12:45-1:00pm)
Career&UniversityGuidanceQuestionTime 9thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Career&UniversityGuidanceQuestionTime–7thMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
Career&UniversityGuidanceQuestionTime 11thMay.(12:45 1:00pm)
ExternalAssessmentQuestionTime 2ndNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
ExternalAssesmentQuestionTime 16thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
ExternalAssesmentQuestionTime 14thMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
ExternalAssesmentQuestionTime 18thMay(12:45 1:00pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
Question time
ArabicandIslamic
KG-Gr.1Arabic/IslamicQuestionTime–5thOctober(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.2 5ArabicQuestionTime 6thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1 5IslamicQuestionTime 10thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
KG-Gr.1Arabic/IslamicQuestionTime–5thDecember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.2 5ArabicQuestionTime 6thDecember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr1 5IslamicQuestionTime 7thDecember(12:45 1:00pm)
KG-Gr.1Arabic/IslamicQuestionTime–21stFebruary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.2 5ArabicQuestionTime 22ndFebruary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr1Arabic/IslamicQuestionTime 27thApril(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.2 5ArabicQuestionTime 1stMay(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1 5IslamicQuestionTime 2ndMay(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6 12IslamicQuestionTime 11thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6 12ArabicQuestionTime 12thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6-12IslamicQuestionTime-8thDecember(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.6-12ArabicQuestionTime–2ndJanuary(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.6 12IslamicQuestionTime 27thFebruary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr6 12ArabicQuestionTime 28thFebruary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6-12IslamicQuestionTime–3rdMay(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.6-12ArabicQuestionTime4thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
SafetyandHealth
MentalHealthQuestionTime 1stNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
OnlineSafetyQuestionTime-11thJanuary(12:45-1:00pm)
MentalHealthQuestionTime 12thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
OnlineSafetyQuestionTime 9thMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
MentalHealthQuestionTime 13thMarch(12:43 1:00pm)
OnlineSafetyQuestionTime–16thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
MentalHealthQuestionTime–17thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
SecondarySchool EarlyChildhoodandElemtary
Question time
SocialCounselor
SecondarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 4thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
ElementarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 5thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
SecondarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 24thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
ElementarySocialCounselorQuestionTime-25thOctober(12:45-1:00pm)
SecondarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 2ndMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
ElementarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 6thMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
SecondarySocialCounselorQuestionTime 9thMay(12:45 1:00pm)
ElementarySocialCounselorQuestionTime–10thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
ExtraCurricularActivities
Gr.6 12ECAQuestionTime 17thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1 5ECAQuestionTime 18thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6 12ECAQuestionTime 3rdNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.1 5ECAQuestionTime 7thNovember(12:45 1:00pm)
Gr.6-12ECAQuestionTime–15thMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.1-5ECAQuestionTime16thMarch(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.6-12ECAQuestionTime–22ndMay(12:45-1:00pm)
Gr.1-5ECAQuestionTime–23rdMay(12:45-1:00pm)
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
Kg1toGrade12
3rdJanuary (12:45-1:00pm)
13thOctober(12:45 1:00pm)
1stMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
8thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
SEN
Kg1toGrade12
10thJanuary(12:45 1:00pm)
27thOctober(12:45-1:00pm)
8thMarch(12:45 1:00pm)
15thMay(12:45-1:00pm)
Question time
MeetingID:5440910286 Passcode:FNu1fq
DigitalInnovation
Performances and Sporting Events
KG:8:00 9:50am)(Gr1:10:05 11:45am)
Thursday10:05am 2:30pm,Friday8:00 11:30am)
Wewelcomeparentstocomeandenjoyourstudents’ performanceswithus. KG1&KG2Sportsday 16thJanuary(KG1:10:05-11:45am)(KG2:8:00-9:50am) Grade1andPreKGsportsdays 17thJanuary(Pre
G4-5SportsDay19thJanuary 19thJanuary(Monday-Thursday10:05am-2:30pm,Friday8:00-11:30am) G2-3SportsDay20thJanuary 20thJanuary(Monday
G6-12CreativeArtsExhibition29thMay G4MusicPerformance-20thJune G2-3MusicPerformance-19thJune
ProgressMeetingsPreKGtoGrade12
24 27thOctober(3:00 3:45)
ProgressMeetingsPreKGtoGrade12
9th-12thJanuary(3:00-3:45)
ProgressMeetingsPreKGtoGrade12
24-27thApril(3:00-3:45)
ProgressMeetingsPreKGtoGrade12
4thJuly(8:00 2:00)
ParentCouncil
12thOctober(12:30-1:30pm)
16thNovember(12:30-1:30pm)
18thJanuary(12:30-1:30pm)
9thFebruary(12:30-1:30pm)
15thMarch(12:30-1:30pm)
26thApril(12:30-1:30pm)
24thMay(12:30-1:30pm)
Progress Meetings Theseareheldfourtimesayearandareanopportunityforyoutodiscussyour child’sprogresswitheachoftheirteachers.Weofferbothface-to-face appointmentsandonlineappointmentstotryandsupportthepreferencesofall parents.
Parentcouncil meeting dates ParentCouncilisanimportantwayinwhichtheschoolworkswithparentstobetter understandtheirneedsandimprovetheschool.AdmittancetoParentCouncilisby invitationonly.
Book Fairs Reading is one of the best ways to improve your child’s academic progress. We offer a mixtureofEnglishandArabicbookfairs,tohelpparentsensuretheirchildrenalwayshave lotsofreadingmaterialathome. BookwormEnglishBookFair 31stOctoberto4thNovember BookWormBookFair(EnglishandArabic) 28thFebruaryto7thMarch BookFair3-LittleThinkers(Arabic) 8thto12thMay WeWelcomeParentCommunication Weknowthatwhenparentsandstaffworktogetherinpartnership,the outcomesarealwaysbetter.So,ifyouhaveaquestionorifthereis somethingyouwouldlikeustoknow,pleasereachouttous.
Early Childhood Staff
ECStaff(gradesPre-KGtograde1)
TheECbuildingisopeneverymorningfrom7:30 8:00am.Thisisanidealopportunity to have a quick discussion with your child’s teacher. If you require a longer conversation,theteacherwillbehappytosetupanappointmentwithyou.
Alternatively,thebestwaytocontactyourchild’steacheristhroughSeeSaw.Hereare somekeyemailsyoumayfindhelpful:
Name:ECReceptionMissDanih
Email:G ECReception@zayedacademyacae
Name:PAtoHeadofECMissMay
Email:szpag ec@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofECMissCaz
Email:Caz.Jude@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofTeachingandLearningMissErin Email:Erin.Herndobler@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofTeachingandLearningMissJo Email:Joanne.Higgins@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofArabicStudiesMissJacky Email:Jacky.Boulos@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:AssistantHeadofArabicstudiesMissNajah Email:Najah.anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:ECArabicandIslamicLeadMissRafeda Email:Rafeda.sahli@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:NurseMissVinky
Email:Vinky.Villaroman@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:Technicalissues
Email:digital_innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:iPadissues
Email:SZPAG _SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Elementary Staff
The Elementary building is open every morning from 7:30 8:00am. This is an ideal opportunity to have a quick discussion with your child’s teacher. If you requirealongerconversation,theteacherwillbehappytosetupanappointment withyou.
Alternatively, the best way to get in touch with your child’s teacher is through SeeSaw.Herearesomekeyemailsyoumayfindhelpful:
Name:ElementaryReceptionMissAmal
Email:G _Elementary.Reception@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:PAtoHeadofElementaryMissMay
Email:szpag elementary@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofElementaryMissNicola
Email:Nicola.Matthews@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:AssistantHeadofElementaryMissMelissa Email:Melissa.Hartsfield@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofArabicStudiesMissJacky Email:JackyBoulos@zayedacademyacae
Name:AssistantHeadofArabicstudiesMissNajah Email:Najahanabtawi@zayedacademyacae
Name:IslamicLeadMissNaqaa
Email:NaqaaAlawneh@zayedacademyacae
Name:ArabicleadMissRukaya
Email:RukayaIbrahim@zayedacademyacae
Name:SocialCounselorMissAshley
Email:AshleyJohnson@zayedacademyacae
Name:InclusionteacherMissAlicia
Email:AliciaSmartt@zayedacademyacae
Name:NurseMissBincy
Email:Bincy.Paul@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:Technicalissues
Email:digital innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:iPadissues
Email:SZPAG SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:ECACoordinatorMissKerry
Email:kerry.nicholls@zayedacademy.ac.ae
ElementaryStaff(grades2-5)
Secondary Staff
Thebestwaytogetintouchwithsecondarystaffisthroughemail.Weundertaketo replytoyouremailswithin48workinghours.
Name:SecondaryReceptionMissNedaa
Email:G Secondary.Reception@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:PAtoHeadofSecondaryMissAtieh
Email:szpag Secondary@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofSecondaryMissLyndsey
Email:Lyndsey.Bryden@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:AssistantHeadofSecondaryMissNiamh
Email:Niamh.Dillon@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofArabicStudiesMissJacky
Email:Jacky.Boulos@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:AssistantHeadofArabicstudiesMissNaja
Email:Najah.anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:HeadofStudentPotentialMissPascale
Email:Pascale.Khamiss@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:SocialCounselorMissEsther
Email:esther.moyo@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:InclusionTeacherMissAmal
Email:Amal.Absiye@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:NurseMissSindhu
Email:Nurse@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:Technicalissues
Email:digital_innovation@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name:iPadissues
Email:SZPAG SmartServiceCenter@zayedacademy.ac.ae
SecondaryStaff(grades6-12)
Heads of Grade and Teachers
HeadofGrades ArabicTeachers
Grade Name Email
HeadofGrade6 MissStephanie StephanieWoods@zayedacademyacae
HeadofGrade7 MissLydia Lydia.Akoto Ayeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae
HeadofGrade8 MissNicola Nicola.Warren@zayedacademy.ac.ae
HeadofGrade9 MissSam Samantha.Benjamin@zayedacademy.ac.ae
HeadofGrade10
MissMiski Miski.Jama@zayedacademy.ac.ae
MissLeen leen.mahmoud@zayedacademy.ac.ae
HeadofGrade11 MissSarah SarahGray@zayedacademyacae
Head ofGrade12 MissSharlene Sharlene.Bedser@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Name Email
HeadofArabicMissNajah
MissFrhana
MissHaya
MissImanAlRommeh
MissImanFandi
MissLoubna
MissNada
MissOhood
MissRabab
Najah.Anabtawi@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Frhana.AbuOdeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae
HayaAlyousef@zayedacademyacae
Iman.Alrommeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Iman.Fandi@zayedacademy.ac.ae
LoubnaBaraka@zayedacademyacae
Nada.Yousef@zayedacademy.ac.ae
Ohood.Abusiryeh@zayedacademy.ac.ae
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supportherasbestyoucan. DownloadtheSchoologyappontheAppleAppStore. DownloadtheSchoologyappontheGooglePlayStore. DownloadtheepraiseappontheAppleAppStore. DownloadtheepraiseappontheGooglePlayStore. Herearethelinkstodownloadthe appsforEpraiseandSchoology: ApplicationDetails:
Schoology is a platform that allows you to view the courses that your daughterisenrolledin,viewheroverallgrades,andseetheweeklywork thathasbeenassignedtoyourdaughter.FromSchoology,youcaneasily support your daughter in managing her time, prioritizing her assignments,andreviewingherweeklycontentasnecessary. Pleaseclickheretofindavideowithinstructionsforhowtogetthemost outofSchoologyasaparent,includinginstructionsforhowtologinand addyourdaughtertoyouraccount,receiveaweeklyreportofyourchild’s grades and submissions, and notifications for any deadlines your childrenhavemissed.However,youmustloginontheSchoologywebsite and follow the instructions on the video to update the notifications to receivethis. 24/7Accesstothelatestinformation
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Epraiseisaplatformthatallowsyoutotrackyourdaughters’pointsand overall well being at school. Epraise gives you an overview of each of your daughters, showing you the number of positive points, the number ofdemerits,andwhyshehasreceivedthedemerits.
Please see this video for a quick introduction to Epraise and how to navigateit.Asmentionedinthevideo,tologintoEpraise,youneedtouse theemailyouhavereceiveddirectlyfromEpraise;inityouwillfindalink to log in and set up your password. We recommend using the Epraise app to easily keep track of your daughter’s achievements and behavior in school. You will now have access to all information regarding your daughter’swell-beingandanyconcernsthatwehave.
Another way you can use Epraise to support your daughter is to get involved in Parent teacher Conferences. To make an appointment for Parent Teacher Conferences during theallocatedtimes,logontoEpraiseandmakeanappointmentasoutlinedinthevideo. Please watch this short video to show you how to easily schedule an appointment for Parents’AfternoonviatheEpraiseapp.
Epraiseisalsousedtobookyourdaughter’sECAs,theextracurricularactivitiesofferedat the school To attend an ECA, you must sign up via Epraise so that we know your daughter has permission to attend the ECA. They can be signed up through the parent account.Followingthestepsbelow:
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• Gotothe‘More’menu • Under‘Community,’choose‘Activities.’ • ChoosetheECAyourdaughterwantstosignupto • RegisterfortheECA • Yourdaughterwillnowseethislistedunderher‘MyActivities’menu(under‘Community’)
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Wealsoaskthatyousupportyour daughterathomebyencouragingherto getenoughsleepatnight;astheschool daycanbedemanding,agoodnight’s sleephelpsensurethatshecanbest accessherlessons.Provisionofabalanced dietcanalsohelpimproveheroverall performance.
Please help support your daughter by providing her with a quiet place to study and complete her homework. Ensure that she has access to wifi, so that she can complete her work and her study effectively.Pleasehelptoensurethatyourdaughtermaintainsher iPadanddevicesandseeksrepairswhenneeded.Itreallysupports yourdaughterifyoucancheckyouremailsregularlyandactupon anyneedfulschoolcorrespondence.
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