Dear Parents, 04 September 2014

Welcome to ENS and the KG2 Reflective Rabbits class!

I would like to introduce myself as your childs English homeroom teacher. My name is Ms. Amy, and I am
from the USA. I obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from The
Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. I have teaching experience in my home country and this
is my fifth year teaching in Abu Dhabi.
At ENS, our learning is based on the PYP, (Primary Years Program) which is built on 6 unit focuses. PYP
focuses on the development of the whole child, and provides a framework that meets a childs academic,
social, physical, emotional and cultural needs. It is inquiry based and lends itself to being integrated across
the curriculum. Students take ownership of their learning and through hands-on activities, develop skills and
attitudes to help prepare them for life in the outside world. Here in our ENS KG we use the HighScope
approach to help us deliver our PYP unit focuses in a meaningful way. High Scope is an approach to early
learning which identifies and builds on childrens strengths, interests and abilities. The High Scope approach
invites children to be part of an active, participatory learning experience. Please note that we will hold
curriculum related workshops throughout the year. Please ensure that you attend our coffee mornings and
workshops in order to help your children at home and monitor their progress.
Your involvement as parents in your childs education is one of the strongest indicators of student
achievement. Therefore, I encourage you to get involved and stay informed about your childs learning
though our website dedicated to KG2 parents. This website will keep you updated on everything that is
happening in school and in our classroom. Please also note that our school has a strict no sweets policy and
so we ask that you do not send in cakes, cupcakes, candy or other sweet edible treats for your childs
birthday or any other celebrations your family may want to share with our class. Instead, you may send in
fresh fruit or non-edible treats (pencils, stickers, etc.). However, on special event days such as National
Day, sweets such as cakes and cupcakes are allowed. Thank you in advance for your understanding and
cooperation.
It is important to check your childs communication book and sign it daily. Please feel free to email me on
a.protano@ens.sch.ae regarding any concerns, questions, news or messages you might have about your child.
Please note that our classroom is situated in Pod C. My classroom teaching assistant is Ms. Catilyn. With
your cooperation we both anticipate a very successful and enjoyable year with your child. Thank you in
advance for all your kind support.

My Warmest Regards,

(KG2 Class Teacher & KG Events Coordinator)