By Marina Guirguis
Every year, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) hosts the annual new parent BBQ, directed to the new staff, parents and students, as well as PTA members. “I like the school so far!” says Nehal Hussein, a new seventh grader. Schutz has a very positive and welcoming feeling towards those new to the campus and to the lifestyle of Alexandria. Mrs. Huggins, who is the new art teacher on campus, exclaims “I like it!” while Mr. Huggins sitting next to her by the pool nods in agreement. Because of the size of the school, the couple claims they feel a loving “sense of community” upon their presence here.
The BBQ was held in the auditorium, the pool and gym where parents and PTA mingled while the new students engaged in amusement. The children played, the parents and staff chatted, and the meat was being grilled. Soon the food was served, and while standing in line for the food, Azza El Rabbat, a new parent, mother of two children in grades 5 and PK3, said that the festivity was well organized. “There’s a good strong communication system,” she declared. As the food was being served, Mindi, the new Athletic Director, was getting popcorn. She said that she would like to see “more people involved in the school’s athletics”. When asked about the students, she jokingly replied, “so far, they are good kids.”
Standing at the BBQ, all that could be heard was the mumbling of different conversations between different people. Eiman EL Naggar, the Vice-President of the PTA exclaimed that this year had an impressive turnout. She discussed in detail that the PTA was trying to send out flyers to the parents, talking about raising money for the workers here for the month of Ramadan. All the staff that I approached agreed that this year’s PTA BBQ went very well.
The children enjoyed it, thus you could hear their laughter exploding, and they ran though the crowds in excitement. It was a memorable experience for those new at Schutz American School and another great start to a hopefully one more great year.
Every year, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) hosts the annual new parent BBQ, directed to the new staff, parents and students, as well as PTA members. “I like the school so far!” says Nehal Hussein, a new seventh grader. Schutz has a very positive and welcoming feeling towards those new to the campus and to the lifestyle of Alexandria. Mrs. Huggins, who is the new art teacher on campus, exclaims “I like it!” while Mr. Huggins sitting next to her by the pool nods in agreement. Because of the size of the school, the couple claims they feel a loving “sense of community” upon their presence here.
The BBQ was held in the auditorium, the pool and gym where parents and PTA mingled while the new students engaged in amusement. The children played, the parents and staff chatted, and the meat was being grilled. Soon the food was served, and while standing in line for the food, Azza El Rabbat, a new parent, mother of two children in grades 5 and PK3, said that the festivity was well organized. “There’s a good strong communication system,” she declared. As the food was being served, Mindi, the new Athletic Director, was getting popcorn. She said that she would like to see “more people involved in the school’s athletics”. When asked about the students, she jokingly replied, “so far, they are good kids.”
Standing at the BBQ, all that could be heard was the mumbling of different conversations between different people. Eiman EL Naggar, the Vice-President of the PTA exclaimed that this year had an impressive turnout. She discussed in detail that the PTA was trying to send out flyers to the parents, talking about raising money for the workers here for the month of Ramadan. All the staff that I approached agreed that this year’s PTA BBQ went very well.
The children enjoyed it, thus you could hear their laughter exploding, and they ran though the crowds in excitement. It was a memorable experience for those new at Schutz American School and another great start to a hopefully one more great year.
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