Middle East International School MARCH 2020

MIS is:

Internationally accredited by AdvancED

Nationally accredited by QNSA

Licensed to operate in Qatar

Providing the American curriculum based on the Common Core Standards

Welcomes students, teachers and families of all nationalities.

www.misqatar.com

On the website,

you will find:

- Admission Packet

- Staff Email List

- Parent Newsletters

Re-Enrolling?

Our re-enrollment period

is from

February 2—April 2

Please be sure to complete

your child’s form to reserve

a seat for the 2020-21

school year.

We look forward to another

amazing year with you and

your child!

Dear Parents,

It is time to consider re-enrollment. Last year, we re-enrolled 85% of our students

and historically, the number is about the same. As you make your decision, please

know that we anticipate continuing to provide the same, high quality college preparatory

program next year with enhancements in technology as well as continuing to increase

our extra-curricular offerings. With the addition of many services this year, we are see-

ing students strive to reach their full potential.

In addition, our goal is to keep a safe, respectful culture within our school that

emphasizes our Core Values. Our goal is to help keep all doors open so that your child

can attend any university in the world.

As always, our staff are committed to serving our families. We hope that in selecting

MIS you feel confident that you are part of a unique, high quality opportunity in Qatar

that produces strategic learners.

- Dr. Sue Borden, Head of School

Early Dismissal March 12

—

Academic Night

March 26

MIS1994

Busy Months

Re-Enrollment began; ends on April 2

New Admissions began March 1

Fees were due February 29

Start of Quarter 4 on April 13

Ramadan timings begin April 19 at MIS

Student Activities: Tennis, Racing, MUN, and more!

August 23, 2020

First day for

SY 2020-21

(Tentative)

Student Absences/Exits

What do you do if your child needs to leave school?

Call us. Only a parent phone call can excuse a child

from school. Calls from nannies or drivers will NOT

be accepted by the school. We want to ensure that you

are in control of when/if your student is absent or leaves

school—not student, nanny, family friend or driver.

The Basics on Normal

School Day

6:30 a.m.—Gate by blue canopy opens—45 minutes

before school starts

6:45 a.m.—Main gate opens; students allowed to move

from blue canopy to courtyard—30 minutes before

school starts

7:00 a.m.—Doors of school open to allow students

inside—15 minutes before school starts

7:15 a.m.—Classes begin, attendance taken.

Students arriving late should enter through the office

for a late slip.

12:30 p.m.—Buses leave with KG students

1:55 p.m.—Dismissal for all students in Grades 1-12.

Parents in front, buses in back please.

2:10 p.m.—All students should be under the blue

canopy or waiting by curbside, unless with an adult.

Healthy Choices

We always hope that student lunches are filled with

healthy choices. Here are some recommendations from

Dr. Hanan with regard to best choices for young children:

-Vegetables: carrots, cucumbers and lettuce

-Fruits: apples, bananas and oranges

-Dairy products: milk, yogurt and cheese

-Meats: a balance of red meat, chicken and fish

-Eggs and beans

-Drinks: water and fresh juices

In addition, honey and dates are good for immunity.

We don't recommend foods with:

high sugar like chocolate, donuts and cakes

chips

coffee and energy drinks

fizzy drinks like cola

Healthy foods in combination with enough sleep and

exercise are important for physical and mental health!

Professional Development

EdCamp Qatar is

a wonderful

learning and

growth opportunity

for teachers.

Thank you to Ms.

Danica who

represented MIS!

Art Class

Wire sculpture is a form of art that challenges students

creativity!

Upcoming Events

March 12 Early Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m.

March 26 Academic Night

April 3-12 Spring Break—Return on April 13

@ 7 am

April 13 Start of Quarter 4

April 19 Ramadan Timings begin

School starts at 8:15 a.m.

School ends at 12:55 p.m.

April 21 Early Dismissal @ 11:30 am

Parent-Teacher Conferences

One Drive

Your link to One Drive works for the entire school year!

Please use it regularly to access weekly plans, parent

newsletters, and other communications.

As always, if there are questions, please email the teacher

as soon as there is a concern.

Fees

First semester fees were due on February 29.

Thank you to parents who have paid their fees!

If you have an outstanding balance, the late fee is being

applied.

Please know—We will not accept re-enrollment for

families with an outstanding balance. Your account

must be in good standing in order to re-enroll. Please

contact the Accounts Office with questions.

MAP Testing

MAP Testing happens in March. The tables

show the scores that are the international

benchmarks.

We are taking the mid-year MAP, so you can

look at the column and see the average for your

child’s grade.

Please talk with your child about how MAP

helps them understand how they compare

worldwide!

February Students

of the Month

KG—Mahdi Aiman Bin Arshad Chalikandy

Grade 1—Izyan Jawaid Hasan Burney

Grade 2—Abdulahaa Othman Bishir Othman

Grade 3—Aisha Bernice Pagaspas

Grade 4—Rund Raid Qubbaj

Grade 5—Dana Khalid Safa

Grade 6—Ma. Gabrielle Maxine Prudente

Grade 7—Abdulaziz Khaled Khamiri

Grade 8—Muhammad Sulthan Al Bukhari

Grade 9—Maryam Ashraf Moustafa Abousalem

Grade 10—Leonie Fakhoury

Grade 11—Dania Maher Ahmed Salem Hamada

Grade 12—Mohamed Tarig Mohamed Ahmed

Thank you to these outstanding students for

being role models socially and academically

for their peers!

Core Values at MIS

Responsibility, Integrity,

Community, and Empathy

Students in all grades show responsibility by

bringing materials to each and every class.

Students in all grades show empathy by

considering how their actions may make someone

else feel.

People always remember how you made them

feel!

Student Trip—Berlin

Unfortunately, with concerns about the coronavirus, we have

cancelled the trip. A special thank you to Mr. Salem who has

graciously assumed the burden of ensuring parents are made

100% whole for plane tickets and the program fees.

Model United Nations

A fantastic competition by the Model United Nations team

led by Coach Elliott.

Pi Day Competition

The Pi Day Mathematics Competition is an opportunity for

secondary/high school students in Qatar's government and

private schools to explore the fun side of mathematics.

Thank you to Ms. Joy and Ms. Sheena for coaching the

team!

Grade 9 Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

High Honor Roll for High School

Tennis

Congratulations to the students who have advanced to the national tennis finals!

Racing

Congratulations to the girls! All placed nationally with two first place finishes in the 60 meter dash.

Amanda Firas Shtaiwi Haddad

Amirah Iwan Kuswanto Suherman

Aseel Hesham Abdulgafar Mohamed

Ashley Jude Tomas Cabang

Aya Mohamad Ayman Swai

Einnor Joshua Ignacio Perez

Eyad Hatem Abdelmonem Abdelaal Sayed

Fares Ahmed Massoud Mohamed Amer

Khaled Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Aboumostafa

Luzienne Knoll Mitz Sevilla Calsado

Mariam Khaled Ibrahim Abbas Eleweily

Marwan Khaled Rashad Abdou Elsawaf

Maryam Ashraf Moustafa Abdel-kader Abousalem

Muhammad Alief Rama Aditya

Nada Eslam Aly Aboutaleb

Nansi Shamel Elsayed Awadalla Ibrahim

Ranyshia Wiley Andal Agpalasin

Raphael Joaquin Dela Cruz Miclat

Ryan Jerrie Mibalo Estrellado

Zena Ahmad Latif

Abdulraouf Abdulhakim Abugalya

Aisha Araki Abu Agla

Amin Ezzedin Galuta

Andrea Joy Dela Cruz Deveraturda

Danica Kate Trasmer Ignacio

Delphina Ayeki Derbo Arthur

Eleen Hisham Saleh Mohammed

Farah Yousef Mohammad Al Shaboul

Gusti Faturahman Rais

Keara Denise Racelis Recolizado

Leonie Fakhoury

Menna Khaled Mohamed Maamoun Elsaid

Mohamed Ahmed Abdul Hamid Ahmed Amer

Nour Ashraf Mahmoud Hassan

Sadaf Aftab Ahmed

Salwa Mohammad Abuhumeid

Shahd Mohamed Reda Mohamed Mostafa Araf

Tair Kezdekbayev

Thoraya Ayed

Angela Bacus Armamento

Baha Rida Omar Elfeghia

Lois Danielle R. Nojadera

Marilyn Raafat Saweres

Mariya Kezdekbayeva

Mohamed Ahmed Kamal Elkady

Mohrraty Raymond Nassif Barsoum

Taegan Ruth Sauls

Andrea Bettina Potato Villanueva

Dalia Ahmad Sleiti

Diala Iyad Budeir

Farah Kamila

Feras Mohamed Abbas Radwan Hussein

Hala Orabi

Jassem Yahya De Lord

Mohamed Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim

Raneem Nasser Khaled Ghadban

Rayan Darwich

Reem Nabil Abdelkawy Abdelrah-man Elshabasy

Sara Omar Ibrahim Omar

Sean Michael Lasono

Questions?

If you have a question about anything at school, please email any

one of the principals or Head of School, Dr. Sue. We are happy to

assist you.

School is different now than many years ago and different than inde-

pendent schools or community schools. We are happy to explain

why we do some things and take your suggestions.

susan.borden@misqatar.com

High Honor Roll for Middle School

Grade 6

Grade 7 Grade 8

Atishay Pratap Goel

Farid Ali

Gama Ramadhan Rais

Gregory Zach Fernandez Ybanez

Haneen Ahmad Massoud Mohamed Amer

Juliana Renee Dela Cruz Miclat

Kenzy Ahmed Mohammed Ali Moursy

Kyle Zyric Racelis Recolizado

Lamar Nashat Al Rabadi

Lujain Mahmoud Mohamed Mahmoud

Ma. Gabrielle Maxine Santos Prudente

Mohamed Eissa Ibrahem Eissa Mostafa

Najla Thufaila Arfanidya

Rami Wail Khattab

Tasneem Yasir Ali

Yara Bassam Jamil Almasri

Yara Mohamed Assem Mobarak Mohamed

Yehya Sayed Mohamed Mohamed Abdelmoniem

Aiza Asad Javid Bhatti

Deondre Ryesha Malabanan

Ghaya Gasmi

Jumana Abdulhakim Abugalya

Keisha Aqila Arfanidya

Malak Amjad Abdulkareem Al Bodour

Marwan Mamdouh Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed Elmaghraby

Massa Al Assadi

Michaela Faye Alcantara Paderes

Rahaf Raed Hassan Aldayeh

Rufida Elamin Ahmed Elamin

Ryan Ahmad Sleiti

Waleed Khalid Safa

Yamin Bassam Shafiek Abu-Khalil

Zain Radwan Abdulrahman Al Rababah

Adam Talha

Amal Omar Ibrahim

Amr Khaled Ahmed Elmokhtar El Saadouny

Leen Musa Alnamari

Lei Francesca Cuaderno Mariano

Merryl Ibrahem Bouls Hadadin

Mohammad Hesham Alghouthani

Mohammed Amer Banisalman

Muhammad Sulthan Al Bukhari

Noureldin Mohamed Abdelhalim Abdellatif Faidy

Omar Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Aboumostafa

Somaya Mohammad Mahmoud Bakr

Wajd Nashat Alrabadi

Behavior and Logical Consequences

Sometimes we are not happy with the choices our children make. This may be related to grades, tantrums, hitting a

sibling, watching too much TV, ignoring us for their iPad (phone) or other behaviors we find unacceptable.

But, the first changes may have to come NOT from the child, but FROM THE ADULT.

#1 Don't React

Our first move could be to determine what we’ve been doing wrong. "One mistake most parents make is responding to

the misbehavior, since negative attention is better than none at all," explained Ed Christophersen, Ph.D., clinical child

psychologist at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Christophersen suggests telling

your child about a new rule during a calm moment.

#2: Stay Positive

Expecting kids to be bad is a self-fulfilling prophecy. "When you label your child, make sure it's positive so he has

something to live up to," she told me. Statements sound like, “I like the way you are enjoying dinner with us rather

than texting your friends” or “I like that today you did not hit your brother; it is important that we are kind to each other.”

#3: Walk the Walk

Next, decide to change your own bad behavior, since Jayne Bellando, Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist at Arkansas

Children's Hospital, in Little Rock, pointed out that we sometimes model the very thing we want to stop in our kids.

For example, instead of imploring your kids to get a move on, say calmly, "Just reminding you that we have to leave in

five minutes or you won't make it on time." Reflect on whether you whine, complain, make excuses, blame others or

react emotionally—Your kids are learning how to respond by watching and imitating you.

#4: Validate Before Disciplining

Gary M. Unruh, author of Unleashing the Power of Parental Love, states, "Kids usually act out for a reason. That's why

you should point out the feelings that caused your child to misbehave, and then give a fair consequence. This will help

them feel accepted and understood, even as they are being disciplined.” Consequences for actions are a part of the

learning.

‘Feelings first, discipline second’ is the best behavior trick ever. The one drawback: Its success is dependent on having

the patience to implement it. Statements like, “I understand your were mad because he hit you, but you have a

5-minute timeout to think about whether hitting is the right choice. Children at kindergarten are able to understand

choice and consequence.

#5: Be Consistent

Our ability to handle our kids' outbursts depends on our mood. But there's no room for variability. "You need to be

consistent, make your expectations clear, and avoid your own outbursts," asserted Bertie Bregman, M.D., chief of

family medicine service at New York- Presbyterian Hospital, in New York City.

These are just a few of the ways that teachers and parents can work better with kids based on outstanding research

and clinical practice. The most important is that we walk the walk and that we are consistent. Students watch us as

educators and you, as parents. We are their role models.

My grandmother always said, “Yelling at a child is like pressing your horn to get the car moving; it doesn’t work but it

makes a lot of noise.” She knew that her own responses determined how any situation went.

- Dr. Sue

Perfect Attendance

We know at MIS that attendance matters.

All research shows that students who attend

do better in their studies. The following

students had perfect attendance for the

entire first semester! They did not arrive

tardy to a single class, miss one hour or

miss one day of school in the first 93 days.

Thank you to them for their hard work and

diligence as students! This is a great step

toward lifelong success!

Kindergarten

Gaser Eslam Hamdy Gadalla

Jennifer Fadi Hazari

Grade 1

Adam Amer Ahmed Maithalouni

Mohammed Arfa Shameem

Mohamed Shady

Haadi Nouman

Grade 2

Abed Alkareem Omar

Grade 3

Habiba Amira

Besan Barqawi

Malak Rachad Abouzanat

Adam Hossam Abdelmaksoud

Gwen Einrand Salcedo

Abdulla Faroogh Amani

Aisha Bernice Pagaspa

Omar Mostafa

Nadine Talha

Jana Adil Abdulsalam

Rob Damien Carza

Grade 4

Sham Qayson

Ahmad Khalid Safa

Salsabil Abduraouf Zaghdani

Grade 5

Al Walid Khalife

Noor Emadeldin Abdelkader Elzefzafy Mohamed

Rim Ashraf Ahmed

Asala Yousef Mohammad Alshaboul

Dana Mohamed Soliman Abuhemeid

Bryan Fadi Hazari

Dana Khalid Safa

Grade 6

Abdullah Haydar Saleem Alabbas

Abdurahman Mahmoud Al Batarni

Aleksi Smirnou

Atishay Pratap Goel

Ayya Jamal Mohamed El Hassan

Dana Tawfiq Abdelqader Elraoush

Gregory Zach Fernandez Ybanez

Hagar Mohamed Mostafa Mohyeldin Ahmed

Mohamed Moustafa Mohamed Attia

Muhammad Hamzah Al Farisi

Nadeen Ahmad Fawzi Abusaad

Nirbhik Aryal

Tasnim Moutawi

Yara Mohamed Assem Mobarak Mohamed

Aisha Khaled Barkhan Manojan

Arkin Gabriel Lavidon Quilacio

Raghad Raid Qubbaj

Tasnim Rachad Abouzanat

Yusr Aws Fida El Din

Jannah Ashraf Mahmoud Hassan

Kenzy Ahmed Mohammed Ali Moursy

Kyle Zyric Racelis Recolizado

Lamar Nashat Al Rabadi

Ruba Tarek Saleh Khawaja

Talen Mohammad Ibrahim Hammad

Yousef Ahmed AL Murqeb

Grade 7

Abdulaziz Khaled Abdulaziz Ahmed Khamiri

Aiza Asad Javid Bhatti

Ameen Mahmoud Ahmed El Sbaihe

Charles Allen Vicente Jacob

Ghaya Gasmi

Hala Walid Mohamed Osman

Michaela Faye Alcantara Paderes

Mujtaba Hatim Mahdi Ali Imam

Saam Ahmad Alatief

Dania Ahmad Fawzi Abusaad

Raghad Mohammed A H Abu-humeid

Waleed Khalid Safa

Julian Karl Fronda Amul

Leoul Nebiyou Gezahagne

Maryam Abbas Abdelmagid Bashir

Rahaf Raed Hassan Aldayeh

Grade 8

Amal Omar Ibrahim

Anas Ezzedin Galuta

Bela Skye Bilae Laureta

Duaa Mohammad Majed Abu-Saifain

Lei Francesca Cuaderno Mariano

Massa Firas Hamza

Muhsin Kuyaayew Uthman

Yusuf Abdirahman Abdullahi

Faisal Jassim AR Alkhanji

Mohammad Hesham Alghouthani

Muhammad Sulthan Al Bukhari

Shaikha Shabika Puteri Azzahra

Ala Adil Abdulsalam Amer

Imran Descallar Shanawaz

Leen Musa Alnamari

Merryl Ibrahem Bouls Hadadin

Wajd Nashat Alrabadi

Grade 9

Einnor Joshua Ignacio Perez

Ranyshia Wiley Andal Agpalasin

Ryan Jerrie Mibalo Estrellado

Layan Mahmoud Ahmed El Sbaihe

Grade 10

Leonie Fakhoury

Menna Khaled Mohamed Maamoun Elsaid

Farah Yousef Mohammad Al Shaboul

Dean Nathaniel Idia Cimatu

Isobel Kyte Bilae Laureta

Sadaf Aftab Ahmed

Tair Kezdekbayev

Thoraya Ayed

Ummu Sherik Adam Eushaw

Grade 11—None

Grade 12—None

Grade 10/Cont...

Noora Mohamoud Hassan

Ragheb Mahmoud Ahmed Elsbaihe

Ummu Sherik Adam Eushaw

Usaid Ali Syed Arshad Ali Syed

Ward Ahmad Latif

Yasmin Islam Aly Farag Abou Rayan

Yousef A Malik Alabdulmalik

Yusuf Ahmed Mosad Ismail

Grade 11

Abdelrahman Ayman Aslan Mahmoud

Elabiad

Anastasia Vladislavova Marinova

Czarina Kyla Gutierrez Ramos

Dhimas Panji Murdianto

Miguel Mari Carlos Martinez Aliado

Omar Abdullah Hussni Abusaan

Patricia Marie Albeza Daguio

Sarah Abdah

Grade 12

Abdulla Waleed Abdulla Saleh Duwaisan

Abriane Jett Bermudez Maquinana

Almohanad Ghazi Mohamed Elbushra

Angelica Kayle Tomas Cabang

Ayoub Abubaker Abousalem

Maryam Abdulla R A Abdulla

Mohammed Tariq Mohammed Hassan

Ahmed

Noah Ekow Arthur

Odai Adel Omar Elfeghih

Rachel Denise Vallo Mangligot

Roula Wael Mohamed Mohamed Mo-

hamed

Selma Eushaw Adam

Honor Roll—Middle and High School

Students on the Honor Roll score 85 and above.

Grade 6

Abdullah Haydar Saleem Alabbas

Abdurahman Mahmoud Al Batarni

Aly Islam Aly Aboutaleb

Arkin Gabriel Lavidon Quilacio

Assem Radwan Abdulrahman

Alrababah

Ayya Jamal Mohamed El Hassan

Ceazar Alfonso Gutierrez Ramos

Dana Tawfiq Abdelqader Elraoush

Faiz Shibu Ebrahim Muhammad

Fayrouz Mahmoud Mohamed Mounir

Abdelghaffar

Iris Sherif Nabil Shafick Nasralla

Jomana Islam Mohamed Fathy

Elgoridy

Joshlyn Zoe Barbudo

Layth Ahmad Sulieman AlSalmi

Mohamed Moustafa Mohamed Attia

Mohammed Gaith Fuad Hussein

Yahya

Moyinoluwa Elizabeth Adesina

Muhammad Hamzah Al Farisi

Nadeen Ahmad Fawzi Abusaad

Nirbhik Aryal

Ruba Tarek Saleh Khawaja

Zina Ashraf Mahmoud Ali Khalaf

Grade 7

Abdelrahman Khalid Al Shaari

Abdulaziz Khaled Abdulaziz Ahmed

Khamiri

Abdullah Amer Ahmed Maithalouni

Alaa Shafek Yassin Al Aswadi

Ameen Mahmoud Ahmed El Sbaihe

Emmy Ayman Attya Nakhla

Etagi Elamin Ahmed Elamin

Julian Karl Fronda Amul

Grade 7/Cont...

Layan Ahmad Sulieman Alsalmi

Muhammad Dean El Rachmat

Naya Fadi Jounboulat

Rayyan Omar Ghazi Ahmad

Umar Aziz Badoura

Zain Rami Abd Al Kareem Al Badour

Zeena Abdelhalim Siddig Abdalla

Grade 8

Aaliyah Khaharani Jalas

Ala Adil Abdulsalam Amer

Ali Hatem Mahmoud Abdelsalam Farag

Anas Ezzedin Galuta

Stephen Colin Calara Catilago

Syed Unaid Ali

Grade 9

Abdallah Ayman Aslan Mahmoud

Fiza Shibu Ebrahim Fathima

Larin Mahmoud Amin Mahmoud Deyab

Layan Mahmoud Ahmed El Sbaihe

Marc Steven Banda Balaoro

Mariam Hisham Saleh Mohamed

Maryan Khalid Walid Badrieh

Mohanad Mohamed Yassin Mohamed

Ward Aziz Baddoura

Grade 10

Angeleah Belen Alonday Ganelo

Baiq Muhammad Triarto

Dean Nathaniel Idia Cimatu

Farah Hesham Abdelraouf Fathala

Fatima Yassir Ali

Ma.Samantha Loise Prudente

Mohamed Ayman Ahmed Monir Elkholi

Mohammed Saeed Al Hejazi

Integrating Technology

On Academic Night, we know that you will see some great

examples of technology integration! Pictured here, kinder-

garten students integrate learning tabs and social skills for

their activities.

Integrating Technology

Teachers also integrate technology in their daily

instruction. Pictured here, elementary students

are completing a task in class.

World Scholars Cup

The World Scholar's Cup is an international team academic

program with students participating from over 65

countries. Thank you to our students who challenged

themselves and joined in the competition!

Qatar Olympics

Each week, we send several teams in multiple sports to

compete in the Qatar Olympics Program. Thank you to

Ms. Philippa and the PE Department for the tremendous

effort it takes to plan quality lessons and leave the building

to coach several sports! Mr. Said (new), Mr. Habib, Ms.

Sara, Mr. Faiez and Ms. Marah deserve our special thanks

for providing these many opportunities.