{"id":9843,"date":"2026-08-27T16:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/russianschool.ae\/?p=9843"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:20:27","slug":"news-digest-august-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/russianschool.ae\/ru\/news-digest-august-27-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News Digest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Parents,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On&nbsp;August 31, 2026, the Russian School in Abu Dhabi opens its doors to students to begin the&nbsp;2026\/2027 academic year. We are delighted to welcome our students back after the summer holidays and especially happy to greet those who are joining us for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Day Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first school day, we invite students and parents to an&nbsp;open homeroom session. This will be an opportunity to introduce new and returning students, meet the homeroom teacher, and learn how the educational process will be organized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents are also welcome to join their children in starting the new academic year and becoming acquainted with the school community.&nbsp;All students are required to come to school wearing the&nbsp;official school uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 1 &#8211;&nbsp;Knowledge Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On&nbsp;September 1, the Russian School in Abu Dhabi will celebrate&nbsp;Knowledge Day, one of the main school celebrations marking the beginning of the academic year, new learning, and academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ceremonial assemblies will take place at the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Kindergarten \u2014 8:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary School \u2014 9:20 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary School \u2014 10:15 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Knowledge Day, all students are required to come to school wearing the&nbsp;official school uniform.&nbsp;Please note that the ceremonial assemblies are intended for students and&nbsp;parents will not be permitted to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The&nbsp;2026\/2027 school calendar&nbsp;is attached.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mojo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class schedules and homework assignments are available through the&nbsp;Mojo app.&nbsp;Parents of new students will receive an invitation email at the email address provided during registration&nbsp;within 2 business days. To activate your account, please follow the link in the email and&nbsp;set your own password.&nbsp;School code: 8956.&nbsp;If you have not received the invitation email, please contact the school so that we can verify your details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite parents to attend a parent meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0September 3, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a03:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extracurricular Activities Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On&nbsp;September 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM, an&nbsp;Extracurricular Activities Fair&nbsp;will be held at the school.&nbsp;This will be an opportunity to explore a variety of clubs and activities, meet teachers and coaches, get answers to your questions, and register your children for activities.&nbsp;The fair is a great opportunity to find activities that match your children&#8217;s interests, develop their talents, and make school life even more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Cafeteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School cafeteria meals are&nbsp;optional. A trial week is available before starting a meal subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu and payment links are attached to the presentation accompanying this email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make a payment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the name of the selected package and the date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions and enter your child&#8217;s\u00a0first and last name, as well as their\u00a0GRADE\u00a0(not \u201cclass\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save a screenshot of the payment confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child has a&nbsp;food allergy or individual food intolerance, you must inform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the homeroom teacher;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the school nurse: (<a href=\"mailto:nurse@russianschool.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nurse@russianschool.ae<\/a>);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the cafeteria staff: (To\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:satheesh@foodnationme.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">satheesh@foodnationme.com<\/a>, CC\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@russianschool.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@russianschool.ae<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the cafeteria meals are not suitable for you or your child, you may send your child to school with their own&nbsp;lunchbox. All lunchboxes are stored on designated shelves in the cafeteria during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strongly ask families to follow healthy eating principles. The following items are&nbsp;not permitted at school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carbonated drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetened yogurts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food deliveries from restaurants to the school are not permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick-Up List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please remember that the&nbsp;Pick-Up List&nbsp;must include the child&#8217;s parents (mother and\/or father), as well as any additional authorized persons who may collect the child from school, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For new students:&nbsp;please complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdIDwYUlutlMtByXT_GKL8yWI1caG4p-fPMInR_9KZWuTqDoQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pick-Up List using the provided link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make changes:&nbsp;if you would like to add a new authorized person to an existing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeF3OwKgp1SfG-tbntHUlQRtml_uIt1BZeOA_WvLQo-vpuDlg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pick-Up List, please use the provided link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure for Submitting Absence Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;absence notification form&nbsp;(see attachment) must be sent to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:reception@russianschool.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reception@russianschool.ae<\/a>.&nbsp;All medical certificates should also be sent&nbsp;only to this email address and in PDF format.&nbsp;Please note that if a medical certificate was issued in&nbsp;Russia or another country outside the UAE, it must be&nbsp;translated into English and notarized.&nbsp;Please take this requirement into account when preparing your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requesting a Certificate of Enrollment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require a document confirming that your child is enrolled at our school, please submit your request in the&nbsp;special request book at the reception desk.&nbsp;The document will be prepared within&nbsp;four business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Up to Date with School News<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All official announcements and up-to-date information are available on the\u00a0Russian School in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/russianschool.ae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also invite you to follow our social media accounts to stay informed about news and school events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rsad_uae?igsi=bWk2em1rbTljanJ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/TheRussianSchoolOfAbuDhabi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telegram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Russian Language Center \/ Saturday School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our school also has an&nbsp;Additional Education Center.&nbsp;On weekdays, Russian as a foreign language classes are offered for children and adults. On Saturdays, the center operates a school offering a variety of interesting subjects and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp:&nbsp;+971 54 994 79 59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social media:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rlc_uae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram RLC<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents, On&nbsp;August 31, 2026, the Russian School in Abu Dhabi opens its doors to students to begin the&nbsp;2026\/2027 academic year. 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