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line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px;">Take Note<br>8-15 February 2018</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> ALL-SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: THURSDAY-</strong><strong>FRIDAY, 8-9 FEBRUARY</strong><br>There are no classes on these days.<br><br><strong>ASL SCHOOL STORE POP-UP SALE: FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY, SCF, 8:30 AM-4 PM</strong><br>Don't forget to pick up your Eagle-branded clothing and accessories during parent-teacher conferences. Check out new products, save on shipping costs and receive special discounts on select items! Payments by cash or check only. Stock is limited. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxVkUtvozAUhX9N2IGMjY29YEE6JAQY8uikaruxHAcHwjO8WvLrC7MYaaSjK53zSXdxztVRmNmW0kbJm6Tt6oonpcgK3uSORSElhGmpw4QAhDEBriaBkM0xhjYiQFEEicJKK5y075sVcldwM-vvC2M50BiTVsi27jpD1uXM5MKDL3bvYJj-co9pwLe-F6Mtj5_T781auSDo3mV196w8V74Z0HA6B_KRPZqRne5m7Y_fmRzXTXJBX1W_gyik4yYS5c33AOGnfSo7Rk_d9OFN4wF7n6iX5yMgWQf4kx9qvd3eh6QkUVo9guqAL4Ikw2W9q25uvI_C2t25eZi_vlrP71i_-XsS5AmAN7JWkk9H_d3zhuFNCprpETrHuzYK87TvbKXX4NrTPyOwVX4dOXBhU4359vMUf2iZA4FJAQTUJIAhaJgGJi8UWRi7GEJzA9jKAktf6P--tNZRosyKacZpklVtJtM5N4Z8GUwWWVL1juiKxf3bDWNqox-m95g1">Browse the full collection now.<br></a><br><strong>FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES (FOTL) BOOK PROMOTION: FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY, SCF, 8 AM-4 PM</strong><br>Looking for a special way to say thank you or leave a message for a friend? Come check out the FOTL book promotion during parent-teacher conferences. Books from both the Mellon and Lower School libraries will be available for sponsorship, and your donation will go towards supporting the libraries. You can also show your support by enrolling your child for the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jz1uxCAUhE8DJYLH36OgWCXyNSxC8BotthE4a-X2wU2kab6ZYma-_aKdVQt9x7mm1o99TlvIZa4vrxDQGEdXz1EZ_AKIERBN4JILm2R01hpAh4EWv55n7UQ-CExD13Wx0As72nNQDc_E4rIROVUiP40RlmYPXCAHjsJwJ4EJps0HSqX1QwOIiTui-D1FsndqIbajdxaPjTa_hC2X3xGvKe8tx3X47Od1f4glp_30o_um_ytao5V_CnhHWQ">Birthday Book Club</a> or using the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T82OhCAYexo4Evj4EQ4cJjPxNQyDMJJBJeBq9u0XL5s0Tdoe2s42SjOIiE8_lVDbvk1hdSlP5WuFBq2UwYsNgzP07TwYmEG93TAbZiLrLJSUweNsl-MoDfEHgrHjui7iWiZ7_XRV3CcQH1fEx4L4SwltcLJAmaZANVPUcCCMSPXUXEj5kABspAYJek_h5AzV-bq3Rvy-4mqjW1P-7fES0laTX7pPfr73B59T2A7bu2_1f0VKPfA_2hpIeQ">FOTL Amazon links.</a><br><br><strong>ASL FITNESS MEMBERS<br></strong>Please note, there is no open space session in the Blue Gym today, Thursday, 8 February, owing to parent conferences.<br><br><strong>INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL'S THEATRE ASSOCIATION (ISTA) DRAMA FESTIVAL: SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, SC, 11 AM<br></strong>The ISTA drama festival was founded at ASL more than 40 years ago, and 56 international students are currently preparing for a performance at ASL this weekend. No tickets needed; appropriate for all ages!<br><br><strong>NEWS FROM <em>THE STANDARD</em></strong><br>The next print issue will be distributed on campus on Monday, 12 February—PDF versions are available at <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jktuxCAQRE9jlqhpaAwLFqOR5hoWwe0YDf4InJFy--BNpNrUq8WrOSzkR7OIT5pOru3YJ95iLtP5Dsahs9aLNYyEJrHywBEZOyPtGbSNYMfly7AoYb2uc9CPAV897Yr7HOssYyvyqN8diRwQlAMEpyx4jVJJsk-nDdGDENUL_GDgdmv54RpTPVqT6dhEDUvccvnt88p5rzmtncuf9306lcz7Fbrobv_fidyo_wCR2EPb">standard.asl.org</a>, where you can also find exclusive online content.<br><br><strong>ICC WORLD ART GROUP AND ICC ARAB CULTURE GROUP: SYRIAN EXHIBITION, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 12-16 FEBRUARY, CAB<br>OPENING RECEPTION: MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY, CAB, 6 PM</strong><br>Raghad Mardini, leader of the ICC World Art Group, will curate an exhibition, "Syria, A Living History: stories through artists' eyes." The exhibition showcases works by emerging Syrian artists living in exile around the world. Join Alia Zoghbi for a performance of story-telling on opening night, with drinks and nibbles provided by the Arab culture group. The exhibition is open to parents, students, faculty and staff until Friday, 16 February. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j7tuxCAURL8GSgRcXx4FxSqRf8NiMazR-oHAWSt_H9xEmubMFDMzu4RWD4l-wlRibcc-xc3ndSpvNxhplLJ0ccp4nDGKpw7qyWcRQ9JcgPAeA3ANdHXLeZZG4EHk2HVdF_NtZUd9dSr-FVlIG4GxEPjWiJZmJ7kwXHIjFLcgmWCovgwMiA-UUozckoHfU4B9YvWhHq2xcGy0uuS3vP72eIl5rzks3Wc_7_tDWHPcT9e7b_q_gmg0_AHIEEhe">RSVP for the reception now!<br></a><br></span><div style="font-size: 14px;"></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ICC BOOK CLUB: "REFUGE" BY DINA NAYERI, THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, 47GER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>The ICC Book Club invites you to join in the next book discussion, with a visit from the author of critically acclaimed book <em>Refuge</em>. Dina Nayeri is a Guardian columnist, author and teacher. <em>Refuge</em> tells the story of an Iranian girl who emigrates to America, leaving her father behind, and follows their relationship over the years through the prism of global immigration. Light lunch provided. Questions to <a href="mailto:siobhanshivy@gmail.com">Siobhan.</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL: THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, TC, 4-5 PM</strong><br>The student-run East Asia Culture Club is hosting its first ever Chinese New Year Festival! Come for delicious East Asian food, red envelopes and traditional Chinese New Year activities. Tickets are free, and everyone is welcome!<br><strong></strong><br><strong>PCA GENERAL MEETING: THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, ML, 6:30 PM</strong><br>Join us for for an overview of ASL's governance structures and responsibilities, and learn about how tuition level decisions are made. Members of the Board of Trustees and the ASL senior leadership team will be in attendance. The meeting is followed by a PCA social—we hope to see you there!<br><br><strong>PCA SOCIAL: THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, ML, 8:30-9:30 PM</strong><br>Join us for our winter social event straight after the general meeting! <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0luxCAQfI19RNB0YzhwGCXyNyyGZYwGL8LOWPl98CVSXWqRqirYRGbA1H_8tMd6bOsUF5fLtL8tatBKmX62iCECBNOEkFA_E3Iy8DRGoojBU1_sfJ57Jx8djA3XdTF3FLbVV2O7e0Xm09LJsUW-B1LYZwtcaA5cC8WNBCYYqS8tkehBAGLkpkN-L5HsE6vzdTsO5relrza5JZffZs8xrzX7uens531f8CXH9bSt-2b_T4j0IP8AOR1HrQ">RSVP now.<br></a><br><strong>THE LATEST ADDICTION: TUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY, BR, </strong><strong><strong>2-3 PM<br></strong></strong>The Parent Education Resource Committee (PERC) invite you to<strong> </strong>join clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair to discuss the effects of social media, gaming and screen-time on the mental health of young people, with emphasis on social anxiety, learning differences and executive functioning disorders. RSVP to <a href="mailto:dima@fakhry.org">Dima Fakhry</a>.<br><strong></strong><br><strong>SAVE THE DATE: DEMYSTIFYING THE US COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, MONDAY, 5 MARCH, SC, 7–8:30 PM</strong><br>The AACC office invites parents to a presentation by <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8GKxCAU-5p6W9FntXrwMCzMbxSrr1t32tpVO9C_X7uHhUBIAiEJdpZm6Gfy9uOBuaR9xM3FdTxetteglTJksRqExsANYFDGKTEpCYPxcwAGwkyBrHap9ejEo4NnQ3HXhaUmDKd3NaadpvzV_Ipua_Tt_M-J5aNUjPuEfxGJFhjXDJjmihkBlFOpPrXopXxIAP5kpuvZvU3QN2bncyqF-rSRbGe3xfVq8dIKc_RL8-n5uk_5NeJerSvrrf6_SakH8QsoKFBO">Jacques Steinberg,</a> NY Times columnist and author of "The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College." The presentation will include:<ul><li>an overview of the broad college and university landscape in the US</li><li>a discussion of the factors to consider when determining institutions that may (or may not) fit a student and why</li><li>a look 'behind the curtain' of the admissions process and how decisions are made at many of the most selective colleges and universities nationwide</li><li>the ways some institutions are following a different admissions process, including hundreds that do not require standardized tests for some applicants</li><li>Q&A</li></ul><br><strong>VISIT THE ONLINE PCA COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (CBB) </strong><br>Looking for a babysitter? A car? Got a laptop to sell? Take a look at the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0GOwyAMfE04IjAQ4MChqpRvRIQ4DSoJEbBd7e-XXCpZY4890nhWtymr5UY-Yb6w1HzOePiY5uvtpAEzjpbszuKqu0qDwI2BZiBX9CsaCAKM14Ekt7d2DeIxwNTrFxdOfU00l1enVy7Npz7U2LD2HpalI4kOGDcMmOEjswIop2p8GiGVeigAPjE7SHa_I-gHiw8l10pDPkhxmz9i-uvnHeNZYtj7nv687xwhRTyb6_43-8ZRymjxDxQ0ShY">PCA online CBB</a>. Members of the ASL community post recommendations for restaurants, local services, etc., as well as items for sale or required. Don't forget to read the policies before submitting a post.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> ALL-SCHOOL REMINDERS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0luxCAQfI19RNB0YzhwGCXyNyyGZYwGL8LOWPl98CVSXWqRqirYRGbA1H_8tMd6bOsUF5fLtL8tatBKmX62iCECBNOEkFA_E3Iy8DRGoojBU1_sfJ57Jx8djA3XdTF3FLbVV2O7e0Xm09LJsUW-B1LYZwtcaA5cC8WNBCYYqS8tkehBAGLkpkN-L5HsE6vzdTsO5relrza5JZffZs8xrzX7uens531f8CXH9bSt-2b_T4j0IP8AOR1HrQ"><br></a></span></span><strong>PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: RAISING HEALTHY KIDS IN THE DIGITAL AGE<br></strong>The week of 26 February sees a host of events at ASL revolving around this important topic. Clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair, Ed.D., returns to ASL, 26-28 February, to present to students, faculty and staff, and parents, and the ICC will show "Screenagers," a documentary film on 1 March. Sign up for a single session or join us whenever you are able. Everyone welcome. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j00OgyAUhE8jSwIP0MeCRdPEaxhELET8Cdia3r64aTKbb2YxM5OZle7kTD5uOHwu-zb41cY0HIuRCNi2mgTDOy6kAgVaWD2NIwOUblYwdjhqhkiSCed5NOLRQF91XRe1JdE9vyplG0vcXsHbdIbvEqdCogHGkQFD3jItgHKq2ifWEvVQALxnupHsHiLox2fr8l4KdftKspntGtO3xsHHLUcXqk_fy_3Apei309Tqm_5HlMJO_ACcCEkW">RSVP now!</a><br><br><em>Catherine Steiner-Adair: Tuesday, 27 February</em><br></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">8:45-10 am: Fast forward childhood: Raising healthy kids today (LS and MS parents)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">3:15-4:30 pm: Got grit? Strengthening social and emotional intelligence, character education and leadership training at home and at school</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">7-9 pm: The big disconnect: Protecting childhood and family relationships in the digital age</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>Catherine Steiner-Adair: </em><em>Wednesday, 28 February<br>Please note that the focus audience for the 8:45 am and 2:30 pm sessions has changed</em><br></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">8:45-10 am: Let's connect! The impact of tech on how we think, act, relate and create (LS parents)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">2:30-4 pm: Going, going, gone: Tweens, screens and the perils of independence (MS parents)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">7-8:30 pm: Leaving well and landing safely: A graduation guide for seniors and their parents (HS parents and students)</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>ICC special event, screening of "Screenagers:" Thursday, 1 March, SC, 6:15-8:15 pm (refreshments from 5:45 pm, SCF)</em><br>This award-winning documentary reveals how technology impacts children's development, and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with a knowledgable panel of ASL experts. All ASL parents, and middle and high school students, are invited to attend.<br></span></div> <strong></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br>GET INVOLVED WITH THE GLOBAL FESTIVAL</strong><br>Curious about Scandinavian food? Interested in Greek dance? Round up your friends and help out at the PCA/ICC Global Festival on Sunday, 25 March! We need volunteers in all committees, for as much or as little time as you can spare. </span><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02KxCAUhE-jS_HnvagLFz1M5xrBUdMdxkTR0KFv3wkMA7X5ioKqim5Gq2GmrzDV1HrZprT6JU_114E2IFDRp4PBRCEDorWRWx6HH43Ke2OHKDD4gWb33PfaiboROZ46joP5nllpj5OqfyQW5pWosRL1rQEsXZzkwnAhUSByZZhg413fvgxYvEujwYwE-DVFsVdqPrTSOwtlpc3ld1z8FMoWy3aG_oquCyEvadvd6Vz0_wRRcfwAP-xH6w"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Learn more, and sign up to volunteer now!</span></a><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0mOwyAQfI05ImgWw4FDlJG_YQFpYhS8CHtsze8HXyLVpRapql4uKdvLRM44blj3dRlx9rmM28dJA0ZrSyYXIo9MIwYdRA_JBi8TMGsU8IDSAiluOo6tE48OhobruqjfC13ru7HNv5HGNHdiaJGfXkpLsgPGDQNmuGZWAOVU6acRUqmHAuADs51k9xJBT6w-1nXfaVxnUl3ycy5_zZ4wLzXHqen093NfiCXjcrjWfbPvE6VML_4BdltH-A"></a><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> LOWER SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br> <strong>TRIPS TO THE HONEYPOT LANE GARDEN (CANONS PARK)</strong></span> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""></span>Monday, 12 February: G2MS </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 13 February: G2CI </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 15 February: G1LC </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 16 February: G1AM </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;">Children should wear clothes appropriate for outdoor weather and physical activity.<br>*Remember to pack: a waterproof jacket, suitable shoes or wellies, a drink and a lunch. A bag lunch will be taken to Canons Park for those students who have signed up for the lunch program. Students return to school for their regular dismissal time.<br><br><strong>MATH PROGRESSION WORKSHOP: THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, LSR, 8:20-9:30 AM</strong><br>Interested in how children develop their understanding of math concepts? Join us in this parent workshop to learn more about the developmental progression of math ideas. This session discusses an introduction to fractions. Questions to <a href="mailto:lesley_yeo@asl.org">Lesley Yeo.</a><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxVkcvOokAUhJ9Gd5K-0NC9YAEyoKCMCl5wQ6S5KnbzIyK-_egsJpmkcpKqLzmLqswoCNPVYjrwpM27hxRJfr_UTdLeDJUiqmlsWhn0AgoN6ClBGFGmpojmmco1DjRMCpKp08ao-r6dYHOCnI_-vlC-BypD3l14Jx8Phcv7h_Ev90bnqjvP19uMKy9xsZQmRWu6tnc_UkSdC-ukzEoZNJWpXsmMHqK2GvrfARvPq1PnoI6fM5K9bX-TAj-5Jn04n1O1SXc8KLW96q_jwrrKMTzbkRXUV3OQpqdbGTusfCzCwk7ZYcEz69WuPA0Ka3QtRqPFbS7yBbtv4NicklJf648Z2-677cBxvCQDwuzcRrAJylqctnPwKz4QtN-ZpqTiyELhEnuJSgI9F9daFUaOiJ-royfBsceuvyzKVzNWP3YS-HHbbW4ohatql93IZja8pfMaWQicKJrWBgKQAgQo1ADDSIEK0eYUq4SYBCHoADZRwbdc_H-5084oLve6eX9wldeiq3n1yZXn7bsub-pc9Mbl0Xzdv5EJoTr-AxPipXQ"><br></a><br><strong>WORLD BOOK DAY: THURSDAY, 1 MARCH</strong><br>Join us for a Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) hour, 2-3 pm, on World Book Day! The Lower School will celebrate authors, illustrators, and a love of reading, by having everyone drop what they're doing and enjoy some reading time. Anyone in the building during this hour is invited to join us!<br><br><strong>GRADE 2 POETRY JAMS: LSR, 8:45-9:45 AM</strong><br><ul><li>Monday, 5 March: G2CM</li><li>Thursday, 8 March: G2AKH</li><li>Friday, 9 March: G2MS</li><li>Monday, 12 March: G2CI</li></ul><br><strong>K1-GRADE 1 PARENT COFFEE: TUESDAY, 13 MARCH, LSR, 8:15-9:15 AM</strong><br>Join LS teachers Jody Matey and Holly vanderMolen to discuss the impact of physical development on academic learning, self-regulation and the critical link between gross and fine motor skills. Questions to </span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:jody_matey@asl.org"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Jody Matey.</span></a></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> LOWER SCHOOL REMINDERS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><br><strong>CHICKENPOX</strong><br>We have a confirmed case of chickenpox in the Lower School. Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness, but very contagious; it is important to watch for symptoms in your child. If s/he is diagnosed with chickenpox, please inform the school nurses as soon as possible. Children with symptoms should be kept away from school for a minimum of five days from the onset of the rash. If you are worried that your child may have chickenpox, please contact your health care provider for advice, especially if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jzuOwyAYhE9jSsTDYFxQRJEipdsbWCz8XpBtQODE2dsvNCtN881MMeP0KuZpXNHbLhlKTXGBw4R9yZseFVNSzshrN60UHBcgR0pXsIRORAAx9JsZp5xDu_bnmQd-G9ij6bouHH3Fr63BPUUXzpBi7eCD3SDm9GnwZX6gm894luRetpewqfmDgmaEKsKIopLMnGGKhbwrPgpxE4zRB5mHkfShHL-hGFtSrdimAxW9miPsvy32EGIJ1je_LekP7R4gntrUvdP_USHUxP8A16FVQg">Read more about the chickenpox virus.</a> Questions to <a href="mailto:nurses@asl.org">school nurses</a> Amy Curtis, Tori Haynes and Adam Bonnington, 020 7449 1252/1262.<br><br><strong>HEAD LICE</strong><br>A small number of head lice cases have been reported in the Lower School. To try to reduce infection, parents should be vigilant in checking their children's heads. Simply looking through the hair can be ineffective, as lice are tiny, fast and very difficult to see, especially in the early stages. If you want to do a thorough check, apply conditioner to wet hair and comb through with a fine-tooth/nit comb over a white paper towel/cloth. If you do find that your child has head lice, please treat your child and inform the school nurses, in confidence, to allow them to monitor the situation. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxVkcvOokAUhJ9Gd5K-0NC9YAEyoKCMCl5wQ6S5KnbzIyK-_egsJpmkcpKqLzmLqswoCNPVYjrwpM27hxRJfr_UTdLeDJUiqmlsWhn0AgoN6ClBGFGmpojmmco1DjRMCpKp08ao-r6dYHOCnI_-vlC-BypD3l14Jx8Phcv7h_Ev90bnqjvP19uMKy9xsZQmRWu6tnc_UkSdC-ukzEoZNJWpXsmMHqK2GvrfARvPq1PnoI6fM5K9bX-TAj-5Jn04n1O1SXc8KLW96q_jwrrKMTzbkRXUV3OQpqdbGTusfCzCwk7ZYcEz69WuPA0Ka3QtRqPFbS7yBbtv4NicklJf648Z2-677cBxvCQDwuzcRrAJylqctnPwKz4QtN-ZpqTiyELhEnuJSgI9F9daFUaOiJ-royfBsceuvyzKVzNWP3YS-HHbbW4ohatql93IZja8pfMaWQicKJrWBgKQAgQo1ADDSIEK0eYUq4SYBCHoADZRwbdc_H-5084oLve6eX9wldeiq3n1yZXn7bsub-pc9Mbl0Xzdv5EJoTr-AxPipXQ">Read more about head lice.</a><br><br></span><strong>LOST & FOUND</strong><br>Lost and found items are currently on display in Lower School Reception. After Monday, 12 February, unclaimed items will be donated to our community partners. Please be sure to name your child’s belongings so we can return them to you.</span><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>LOST AND FOUND</strong><br>Please remember to check the MS lost and found items for anything that may belong to your child.<br></span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> MIDDLE SCHOOL REMINDERS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>SAVE THE DATE FOR HS PRE-SEASON<br></strong>The athletics pre-season is Monday-Thursday, 20-23 August. Parents of students going into Grade 9, put the dates on your calendars now to prepare for the fall program!</span></span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> HIGH SCHOOL NEWS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><br><span style="font-size: 14px;">FREE PRACTICE ACT/SAT: SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY, 10 AM-2 PM<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">ESM prep is offering a free, full-length, proctored ACT, SAT or SAT Subject Test, with a free score report and free score analysis by a Test Prep expert. The test takes place at <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9UD1vxCAM_TVkRMR8hAwMd23TpWOljhHhSIKOhBRyJ92_r1kqefB7fraffTOz7DsxN083Hj6XtI9-syGOx90IDVqpvlmNaLubazVTclbSzRa8cxIEE_Ok-26STTTreR6F8AuBAWOzR6FLSkv01KWtknz4JfwdCFw_bDmn9Mi7R_Dtc7auZj-1pr4-CSi_n_mF6qVaQVxQjRokmmCAoRNgulWs50BbKtWb5kLKiwRoB9YTwWofp0-Po3MqpXpospntFuILy6sPew5uRZ4-7vV2FwMuNbbEiv5fIKXu-B_Gtlo4">WeWork Paddington</a>. Contact <a href="mailto:nmolloy@esmprep.com">Niall Molloy</a> to register. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9js0KhCAcxJ8mj6J_P9KDh2Wh1wgzJclKtA327VcvC3P5zTDMrCYIPfKAHjdnX-p1zv6wMc15N1yBklKjzRAFMoBklIPjK-VyBTouK7BFaR2kRcls950H9hpgavL1yMVn7K6jEYoGCFUEiKKSaAaYYiHfinEhXgKATkQPnPRZhh9frCtXrb2Mign2iOnb4s3Hs0S3NR9_9v7XpejP29iaOv1vC6FG9gP9T0HZ">Learn more.</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">WORKX APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 16 FEBRUARY</strong><br>If you have not yet submitted your application, don't forget to email your signed Student and Parent Commitment Letter, placement selections, draft CV and draft cover letter(s) to <a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">the WorkX team</a> before you leave for the break.<br><strong></strong><br><strong>NEW WORKX OPPORTUNITIES ADDED FOR SUMMER 2018</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jssOgyAURL9GloTXheuCRdPE3zAUsBJRDNra_n1102Q2Z2ZxJtgBWqMG8vb9GutWlj7OLuV-naxCgVq3ZLQBFFeODVwF5AKcAQcmPLTGYBCZJNmO-7428taI7sxxHNRtmZb6vKjU6UOSFYwjEwy5Zq0UlFPQd5QK4AZC8I61jWKXW9J3rM7Xsm3Ul5lUO7g55e85jzEtNfnx7Olruk77nOKy29N20f87ABr5A5faQ_g">Take a look</a> at some of the new placements added this week!</span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Practice on the Hill Dental (dentistry)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Katten Muchin Rosenman (law)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">CityFibre (technology)</span></li></ul><br><strong>WORKX COVER LETTER WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS: MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY, 3:15-4:30 PM</strong></span></span><br><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T71uwyAYfBozIvjgw3hgSCNlaTNFnS1KISBjY4EbqW9fvFQ66f6Wu28TcBplIC837762ss1-tSnP-2KkBq3URKIZmVVMCQvaiwBiQj6i1UFKHhSg-yLZxOPY2yAuA9w6nqXQZ-4ilLq2zvFa_Ofi7vf3x-PtIzFBkgHGNQOmuWKTAMopqqsWEvGCAPzGpkGyc4ugL1-tq6U16spKqgl2Tfm319GnrSYXe05_lvOEy8lvh7Etn-7_C6IexR-9hUh0">RSVP now</a>. A list of helpful tips are available on the <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0GOwyAQew0cEQyBDgcO1a7yjYgCaVBJgiDbaH9fcqnki21ZtoOdlbkNM337qcTa9m2Kq0t5Ki87IKDWhi72IYTnDwDE4JwJGLkPwSFKAI7BOJrtchylEXknMHac58lcy2yvz86Ke0bm55XIsRD5q3shTRa4QN7zQnMjgQmm9A_KQam7AhAjN2Tg1xTJ3rE6X_fWmN9XWu3s1pT_u73EtNXkl66zv9f1wecUt8P27ot9ryiFN_kB7UFIlw">WorkX website</a>.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> HIGH SCHOOL REMINDERS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><br><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE (WORKX) OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER 2018</strong><br></span>Work experience placements are now <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0sOwyAMRE8Tlgib_4JF1SrXiCiFBpV8RNJGvX3JptJs3oxlex4uSatFIp8wrLFuyzzEyecyrC8nDBqlLBmdjEwHz8IdFRiMOpkIyB8WlAYwXJDixn1fO37psG86joP6rdClPhut_hlpSFPH-zZyU0IJkh0yMAyZAcUsRwpUqmtbJeVFIkLPbCfY-Qmnn1h9qMu20bBMpLrkp1y-LR5jnmsOY_Pp-3VWCCXHeXft9kn_JlIazX_tq0c2">listed on the WorkX website</a>. These placements are open to Grades 10-12 students and take place during the summer break. They are typically London-based, 1-2 week unpaid experiences at a wide variety of companies. These exciting opportunities are provided exclusively for ASL students. Applications are accepted until Friday, 16 February. <a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">Questions?</a><br></span></span><div><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br>WORKX COMMITTEE OFFICE HOURS<br></strong>Members of the WorkX team are available to review placements, CVs and cover letters with students in the AACC office on Thursdays, 12:45-1:45 pm. Students are welcome to drop by, or <a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">email the team</a> with any questions. <br><br><strong>SAVE THE DATE FOR HS PRE-SEASON</strong><br>The athletics pre-season is Monday-Thursday, <span style="">20-23 August</span>. Put the dates on your calendars now to prepare for the fall program!</span></span></div></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 2px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #f47a20;" width="100%"> PARENT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER NOTICES FOR PARENTS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><br><strong>BRAIN FOODIES: MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY</strong><br>Join us at a home near Kensington High Street, 10:30 am-12 noon. No fee, just fun—we'll discuss "The Attention Merchants: the Epic Struggle to Get Inside Our Heads" by Tim Wu. RSVP to <a href="mailto:alice_leader@asl.org">Alice Leader.</a><span style="font-size: 14px;"> <br><br> <span style=""><strong>ICC EAST AND SOUTH EAST ASIA CULTURE GROUP AND ICC GLOBAL EATS: LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL LUNCH, TUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY, 12:30 PM</strong><br>Join us at<strong> </strong><strong></strong></span>Pearl Liang in Paddington. Estimated cost is £30 per person. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9UMtuwyAQ_Jr4aPEwNhw4pEktVY5aRamiNBcLYwgoOLjgJMrfFy6VZg4zo13tzsg1YU2li4fsZxWiv_VqEtb185VXFNG6ZoXhAjIEyaAlglQ2GoCBqJHVTEsxYDCKwnGzLHNc4fUKtQmjl7G8eH9xqpR-So72YYo5SVSJsF1_zPvdQe4-3b7zXXv_ad5d9fs6ddftsbbYf3X7--lJNsAczwYevt32tbw90-jDqmdeV1iOAKQAAQprwDAqYUnqDcUVIWuCEGwBW1Ugv4PLhwpCBh9jvqcIXIvJuleKjbK3YKVJfnm_5h6ks-q2cBFdVv91EEIb_AeVXmA0">RSVP</a> by Wednesday, 21 February. Spaces are limited. <a href="mailto:ICCGlobalEats.asl@gmail.com">Questions?</a><strong><br></strong> <br><strong>ICC ITALIAN CULTURE GROUP: LONDON MITHRAEUM, THURSDAY, 8 MARCH, 10-11 AM<br></strong> Join us for a visit to the recently opened London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, which returned the Roman Temple of Mithras to the location of its discovery in the heart of the city. Limited places available. RSVP to <a href="mailto:irenezia@yahoo.co.uk">Irene Zia</a> by Friday, 2 March<br><br> <strong>ICC WORLD ART GROUP: "ENCOUNTERS WITH INDIAN MEDICINE" GUIDED TOUR, THURSDAY, 8 MARCH, 11 AM</strong><br>Join us at the Wellcome Collection to browse the different exhibitions and have lunch at the cafe. Meet at 11 am in the lobby, admission is free.<br></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style=""><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 1px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>ABOUT TAKE NOTE </strong><br>Take Note is ASL's weekly electronic bulletin for families, faculty and staff. It contains important schoolwide and divisional news. Please be sure to read both the All-School section, the relevant School sections, and the Parent volunteer organization section, as items are not duplicated. <br><br>Take Note is emailed to parents, faculty and staff on Thursday afternoons. Non-divisional notices and entries from parents should be emailed to <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org">takenote@asl.org</a> by noon on Wednesday for Thursday publication. Faculty and staff should submit entries for Take Note to their divisional editor by noon on Tuesday: LS Yolandi Strydom, MS Soumaya Bourra and HS Ruksana Murtaza. This insures the divisional editor is aware of the activity and that dates and information are accurate. Take Note is posted on <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jksOgyAYhE8jSwI_7wUL08RrGEqhElEMWJPevrhpMot5LL552SiM4hFdfj5CbWWfw-ZSno_Vcg1aSoMWq2SI0QdHuTLSGfBBEaeVkvLJtDccZbuc5zGwcYCpy7WMS313h5IFQjUBoqkkhgGmWMiHZlyIUQDQiZiBkxvJ8BWq87W0hn3ZULXRbSl_-7yEtNfkl97jz3p_9TmF_bQddKf_ZSG0Yj84GkDT">asl.org</a>. If you need more information about Take Note, please contact Communications Coordinator <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org">Lydia Condon</a>, 020 7449 1326. <br><br>ASL relies on electronic communications to share news in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Please remember that these messages are intended solely for the benefit of the recipients. We urge you not to share messages with those outside of the immediate ASL community. </span><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" style="table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 auto;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td class="divider-simple" style="padding: 15px 0px 0px 0px;"> <table width="90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" style="border-top: 1px dashed #CCCCCC; margin: 0 auto; table-layout: fixed;"> <tr> <td width="100%" height="15"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">Take Note uses abbreviations for many of ASL's locations and parent volunteer organizations. To help you to make the most of Take Note, here is a list of those used regularly.</span></strong></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="48%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="justify" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">47GER: 47 Grove End Road <br>AFC: Aquatic & Fitness Center<br>AMC: American Memorial Collection <br>BG: Blue Gym <br>BH: Bruce House <br>BR: Boardroom <br>CA: Creative Arts Room <br>CAB: Community Arts Building <br>CHC: Coreen R. Hester Courtyard<br>CP: Canons Park playing fields <br>FFG: Farmer Family Gymnasium <br>FOTA: Friends of the Arts<br>FOTL: Friends of the Libraries<br>GF: Gym Foyer <br>ICC: International Community Committee <br>LC: Learning Commons</span><br></p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="48%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #000000;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">LCR: Lower School Conference Room<br>LSL: Lower School Library <br>LSR: Lower School Reception <br>MCR: Mellon Library Conference Room <br>ML: Mellon Library <br>MPR1: Multi-purpose Room 1 <br>MPR2: Multi-purpose Room 2 <br>MPR3: Multi-purpose Room 3 <br>PCA: Parent Community Association <br>SC: School Center for Education and the Arts <br>SCF: School Center Foyer <br>SL: Staff Lounge <br>TC: The Commons <br>WP: Waverley Park<br>WPR: Waverley Place Reception<br></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table align="center" width="640" class="main" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr> <td> <table width="640" class="main-background" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px 20px" class="main-padding" align="center" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%" align="left" class="column-table"> <tr> <td valign="top" class="leftColumnContent" align="left" style="text-align: left; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: #3f3f38;"><span style="font-size: 11px;">Safeguarding your personal information is something that we take very seriously. 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