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Ahlan Wa Sahlan,<\/span> Kia Ora, \u3088\u3046\u3053\u305d, Welcome to G6!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Wetzel reaching out to you as co-teachers and partners in your child\u2019s learning this school year. We hope this email finds you well and that you are ready and excited for your child to begin our new school year on Sunday morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A little bit about us \ud83d\ude42<\/b>\u00a0 (Change order below depending on who is sending the email)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr Nicholson – <\/b>g.nicholson@abisoman.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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I am the homeroom teacher for Grade 6N this year. This is my 30th year working in education and my third year here at ABIS. I come to you with my wife Pinar and two children Pinar, Isabella and James. I am originally from New Zealand and have just come back from our winter holiday where it was between 0 and 18 degrees celsius of a day – pretty cool weather and I do love the snow but I am also really enjoying the warmer weather and opportunity to be out of doors in Sohar and Oman. Prior to Sohar I have worked around the globe in many places including New Zealand, Turkey, Africa and around Asia and the South Pacific. I love to travel and have also travelled extensively.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our classroom, we will strive to create an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. I believe that every child has unique strengths and areas for growth, and my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where your child can develop academically, socially, and emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr Wetzel – <\/b>a.wetzel@abisoman.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

(Channelling my inner Obi-Wan Kenobi) Well, hello there! We\u2019ve met before!!<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m here with my wife, Chie, a Japanese citizen, and our daughter, Luna, a dual citizen of the US and Japan, which means that ‘home’ is time spent with family and friends in the US and Japan. When all is said and done Japan is definitely our forever home, where we were fortunate enough to spend all of summer break. We walked, hiked, ran, trekked, and backpacked in almost ten prefectures! My adventures will continue with trips planned in Japan and a few other locations this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year is my second year at ABIS and I feel a sense of calm having looped up with this cohort of students from G5 to G6. Although this is my eighteenth year in education, it is my first time serving as a G6 homeroom teacher. About a decade ago, I taught G6 students English language arts, mathematics, and science for a few years, which was excellent to help them accomplish their academic goals but little in the way of social-emotional learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, May the Force Be With You!<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication is key to a successful partnership between home and school. I am committed to keeping you well-informed about your child’s progress, achievements, and any concerns that may arise throughout the year. You can expect regular updates through weekly emails and broadcaster posts. If you ever have any questions, insights, or feedback about your child\u2019s learning, please do let me know.<\/span><\/p>\n

I strongly believe that a strong parent-teacher relationship plays an important role in a child’s educational experience. I am looking forward to meeting you all during the upcoming Parent Information Evening. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet, share our expectations, and discuss the exciting year ahead. Further details about this event will be shared soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to working together and developing our learning community this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few notices looking ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Channels of Communication – Keeping \u2018In the know\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n