WellSpring Weekly

We are looking forward to welcoming all our new and returning students to the 2024-25 school year next week! Much of the information below is a repeat of last week’s newsletter, but with some added information. Please make sure to read through all the information carefully as it will help to make a smooth transition into the new year.

Please note the details for the first day of school. It will not look like a regular day, but will be aimed at new students in the morning, Grade 6 students who are new to Secondary this year, a Zoom introduction for all Secondary, and finally, a Back to School Orientation for the parents of all (both new and returning) students in the afternoon.

Monday, August 26th is an orientation day with a modified schedule:

• 8 – 10 AM – All NEW Students and their Parents
• 8 – 10 AM – All Grade 6 students’ orientation
• 11 AM – 12 PM – All Secondary online zoom introduction to the school year.

Please look out for the Zoom link and other details on Canvas next week (new families will have their Canvas accounts set up in the morning at the New Students session, so will be ready to join this Zoom introduction)

• 3:30 - 5:30 PM – Back to School Orientation for parents of ALL new and returning students

All parents are invited to the Back to School Orientation for an opening presentation, time for parents and kids to drop off materials, see the classroom, meet the teacher etc.

Tuesday, August 27th – First regular day of school in person with all students, start at 7:50am.

We are excited to inform you that, starting this year, our school uniform sales will be handled by Color Shades Uniforms at their location in Al Naeem City Center, Al Dhait. They are located on the 1st floor next to RedTag. This change is part of our ongoing effort to make your experience as seamless and convenient as possible.
Al Naeem City Center location

As of Wednesday, August 21st, Color Shades Uniforms are available to assist you with your uniform needs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. We believe that this extended schedule will provide you with greater flexibility and ease when purchasing uniforms for your children.

We trust that this new arrangement will simplify the process and enhance your overall experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The First Installment for 2024-25 Tuition and Fees needs to be paid by September 1st. For any questions about invoice, payment, or timing, kindly contact finance at 054-4614640 or finance@tws-rak.org. Thank you to those who paid already.

Each Elementary and EC family will be given a new 2024-2025 car number that will determine where and when you drop off and pick up your child. Our team will help take your children from the car in the morning and return them to you at the end of the day.
Your new Car Number can be picked up from reception on Monday.

• Pre-KG (Pink car numbers) and Life Skills students (Purple car numbers) – ALL families with Pre-KG and Life Skills students will drop off all children in the drop off lane inside the gate.
• Secondary only cars (families with ONLY Grades 6-12 students) can drop off ACROSS the street from Gate 12 and children can cross at the crosswalk and enter campus on their own. No car number will be needed.

• All cars that have any child in Early Childhood (KG1 and KG2) and Elementary (Grades 1-5) will drop off at Gate 14 by entering the car line. These cars have Blue or Green car numbers.
• There will be TWO drop off lanes. The side nearest the entrance is for any car with KG1, KG2 or Grade 1 students (no. 199 and below) and the lane nearest the gravel parking lot is any car with students in Grade 2 and above (no. 200 and above).

• 1:30 PM - Life Skills students (Purple car numbers) – ALL families with Life Skills students will pick up your child in the drop off lane inside the gate. Staff will bring him or her directly to your car.
• 2:55 PM – Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2 ONLY (Pink and Blue numbers) students will pick up your child in the drop off lane inside the gate. Staff will bring him or her directly to your car.
• 3:10 PM – Families with ONLY secondary students (Grades 6-12) can pick up your students across the street from Gate 12. Your children will walk to you after 3:10 PM.

Enter the car lane, wait in the car line with your number clearly displayed. Staff will bring your child directly to your car.

• 3:00 PM – Elementary students and any EC siblings (Green numbers) will release to the car line.
• 3:10 PM – Secondary students and any siblings in EC or Elementary (Yellow numbers) will be released to the car line.
• There will be TWO pick up lanes. The side nearest the entrance is for any car with KG1, KG2 or Grade 1 students (no. 199 and below) and the lane nearest the gravel parking lot is any car with students in Grade 2 and above (no. 200 and above).

• 11:30 AM for all students in Early Childhood and Elementary
• 11:40 AM for Secondary students
• All procedures for method and gates will use the same procedure as Monday-Thursday.

We are still accepting students in some classes. If you have friends or family who would like to join WellSpring, please make sure to apply as soon as possible as space is filling up quickly.

Please note the calendar has a few updates. You can find the updated calendar on our website here.