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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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">SPRING BREAK</strong><br>Classes resume on Monday, 9 April. The next Take Note will appear on Thursday, 12 April.<br><strong></strong><br><strong>RE-ENROLLMENT/WITHDRAWAL FOR 2018-19 </strong><br>Parents are reminded that re-enrollment/withdrawal for 2018-19 is due today, Thursday, 29 March. The online re-enrollment/withdrawal system is accessed via your parent portal. Please contact the admissions office, 020 7449 1221, if you have any questions or need to discuss an extension. It has come to our attention that there is a glitch in the software for steps 3 and 4. When Step 3 has been filled out, the status remains "In progress." This resolves once Step 4 has been completed.<br><br><strong>GLOBAL FESTIVAL 2018: THANK YOU!</strong><br>Thank you to everyone who came to the festival and helped make the day a huge success. A special thanks to the parent, student, faculty and staff volunteers, for your dedication and hours spent on behind-the-scenes work. More than 50 languages were represented at the festival—we hope that, in whichever of those languages you speak, you continue to Share Your Story! Head over to <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj00OgyAUhE-jS8KfUhcsGttewzwfVIkoBqimty-umsxm5lvMjNFS3Vh94LDbmMI22BWcH_ZFN5TypqBZS2gEglForAHRoTCIIzIJI-eAsq29nnPeK3Gv-KvoPE8CyZMQp-ImH0bwb5uyO8DXTnPKblTwjklOpSKMPHrR8tfz2bOuKbCtJL1GMHLYCBhDSgTDWkf9htX5b8GzdVt0OJecfJZrPXpnt6xL7eX-J5QS8gflikiS">the Global Festival page</a> of the ASL website to browse the full photo collection.<br><br><strong>LONDON CALLING</strong><br>The latest issue of <em>London Calling</em>, ASL's alumni e-newsletter, is hot off the press. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj0EOwiAURE9Dl-TDp2AXLIzaazSIv5ZIWwLVxttLVyazmXmLmXlYZU6i-fghUS7rMtDsQhzSy7YAsq1oshqkBCKtvAB9BwdKo0aF8BiduUtqop22LRWGZyb7qn3fuSuRr_lZXXJP4n6cGfaJ4dVo6JpgJYgToOyEkqAMF_x6QS372-0iurZCzRQcUwT_UHY-r6Vwv85NtqObQ_xWPFFYcvBTzfn7dXzwMdCy2dp9uP8VY1D9AI2KRwI">Read it now!</a><br><br><strong>ICC GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL, BR, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to find out what the activity and culture groups have in store for the final quarter of the year. <a href="mailto:icc@asl.org">Questions?</a><br><br><strong>EARTH WEEK ALL-SCHOOL COMMUNITY SWAP: THURSDAY, 12 APRIL, LSR, 11 AM-6:30 PM; AND FRIDAY, 13 APRIL, LSR, 11 AM-4 PM</strong><br>Swap, don’t shop! Join students, parents, faculty and staff by “swapping” new or gently used goods to reduce consumption and carbon emissions during Earth Week. Sourcing things from within the ASL community is a practical way to extend the life cycle of materials and increase sustainability. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFkE9rhDAQxT-NHkP-afSQQ-sqlO6lLSzbXiTGaLIbjSS62H76RnoozMDM-83hzes5ZQVKH7JdlA9ubtUkjG2XO88gxFlEmouiy1kmaN-xvCv7ssyVVGKgkMGBIlSklut1XUJCnhLcxOqdDGB0brQKSDf9Kduk5vUYY6P98yfbdftevOD99mXP27WeX-3t4_5c7deA6kvdduc33Fz2MZ6r3qwJabawJOQUtPBmHlPDMUQFJLhEFEPKAAKniuS4qesKlVmEeULh8Q0CD-WF9C6Ew07q-SAmY78j1srM3kgddbDdjxikNdEnF8Ee238ajBH6C5_PX58">Read the full list</a> of items that can be swapped. Please drop off your donations in Lower School Reception at the following times:</span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 10 April, 7:45-8:30 am and 2:30-3:30 pm</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Wednesday, 11 April, 7:45-8:30 am and 1:30-2:30 pm</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday-Friday, 12-13 April, 8-11 am</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;">We need your help! <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj0uOgzAQRE8Du7Hc_vBZeDHKJNdAbWOgFWMQhqDcPiabkVoldb1FVfVG1Q2UL9etfktL7PyMFLr1aTTnQmc0GdnDoBvVtwN4gMbrGoT1QldKWzc4LIOZ9n0t5G8hHvnO82SJxniso490JOaWOdvjkqXilnuFaLERFtXQ8590pB0poqVA-7skIzg0XIoWlOCqZsD-brISj_v9Bq3OsCoUv1oCe_kN3bakb0S5mQFnCu-MJ09xIzdlnx3Pa54L5ONuMIXr-19Z11J9AGsOUps">Sign up now to volunteer</a>. Questions to <a href="mailto:hahnah.seminara@gmail.com">Hahnah Seminara</a> or <a href="mailto:lalarafiq@gmail.com">Lala Rafiq.</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong></strong><br><strong>SPEAKERS SERIES PRESENTS THE ANNUAL BERGERON LECTURE: THURSDAY, 12 APRIL, ML, </strong><strong>7 PM<br>REFRESHMENTS FROM 6:30 PM</strong><br>ASL welcomes critically acclaimed writer and Bergeron Fellow 2018 Linda Sue Park as she presents the Bergeron Lecture, "A Universe of Ideas." <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj80OgyAQhJ9Gj4TlR-DAoWnra5jtipUUf4K2pm9fPDXZy-w3ycz0XhkL9Ye6NeRtmbswYUzd-vKac6ELGr0z-NC9JtlrcFZiAw45PNAO5AZrqE5-3Pe1kpdKtOWO42C4JbbkZ1ErPgOjYapkWyw30wCvoxccLJfCgRJcGQbsdpWNaO_3KzhdYFMpfjYB9gkZKS_bxmiZ6uwHnGL6FjyGOOdIY_mz9-ucQCmGefcl-1T_JcZI9QOzZ0dB">RSVP now!</a> The Children's Bookshop will sell copies of Linda Sue's books in Lower School Reception and the School Center Foyer throughout the day on Thursday, 12 April, and in the Mellon Library, 6:30-8 pm.<br><br><strong>ANNUAL REPORT PRINTED PROOF DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 20 APRIL</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjssOgyAURL9Gl4R7QdAFi8bqbxikWIj4CFJN_764ajKbM2cx81Jc1lCeZthtPLZ1sIv2YdhnVVGKVVZOGUlR4DRyAzVjqMexAsE5IEUtp0aWQbmU9oI9Cuxzrusi-ghki-9Mi56tfvsplV4hhZoybIAj5ZIAebZMYN91LTRVlqLg9N4HctqoTdyOg5htKaOa9OLDN2tn_Rq9cbknn_k-boK3a1J58ab_fykZ_wH8rkSU">Make your Annual Fund</a> <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjssOgyAURL9Gl4R7QdAFi8bqbxikWIj4CFJN_764ajKbM2cx81Jc1lCeZthtPLZ1sIv2YdhnVVGKVVZOGUlR4DRyAzVjqMexAsE5IEUtp0aWQbmU9oI9Cuxzrusi-ghki-9Mi56tfvsplV4hhZoybIAj5ZIAebZMYN91LTRVlqLg9N4HctqoTdyOg5htKaOa9OLDN2tn_Rq9cbknn_k-boK3a1J58ab_fykZ_wH8rkSU">gift</a> by Friday, 20 April, to be included in the Annual Report Printed Proof. Join the hundreds of families who have helped make a difference this year by donating to ASL's most important fundraiser. Each contribution, regardless of the amount, positively impacts our students' learning experiences. Questions to <a href="mailto:margaret_pringle@asl.org">Margaret Pringle ’91.<br></a><br><strong>LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE CRUIKSHANK AWARD</strong><br>The Board of Trustees seeks nominations for the Harold T. Cruikshank Award for extraordinary service and contribution to ASL. Recipients of the award are members of the ASL community who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding efforts and achievements in service to the School over a number of years. All members of the ASL community are eligible, except for current employees and trustees. The award is not necessarily awarded on an annual basis. Nominations should include the names of the nominee and the nominator, and the relationship between the two, as well as a detailed explanation of the nominee’s service and contribution to the School. Please send nominations, by the first Monday after Spring Break, 9 April, to <a href="mailto:joanne_scott@asl.org">Joanne Scott,</a> secretary to the Board of Trustees, or <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxVkUuvokAUhH-N7iT0i4YFC1RAkTt3EPDBhmDzFASmQRR__YXZTCapnKTqS86iKlYxlcFyYGGb8K6pw-QRFVXYlioRRUgmlKtApIpEGEqILAE5ZoRiEkdIxjC6MSJKy0rN-75dIG0BjUl_XwjzQcKQ8IjxpusE1jwmxmZuvZS7bDyzj-YcbdncjXCIKbPXb9kth5fJmrfla_o9w7akfE7u6Vw-vxB3P7-PT6wHjW-FDveMIUrqgn4l7ZnKsXsFWtPj70PsKPIp2WfB0Nge3urWxorMJrdhO1IE0gN9-0pliLt9CqF09NL8jFZV6l-DjKdrr7Sqa_TLa3mzDTIzyNZcu8VldwewpyT_I2aXsRnJ2_ZrkiujWd9ivfiMT2nvhqFHUodV9ICuO-VEMHvdL7vg4lffCloZpoNCrV11rpUtCxWKQBYRVACGIqYCELYbJEFD1zdAIROUFlic-wP_97fkaho9imqccJ4UNS9YPuXCs5wHZFWR1L0addXs_u1IKcI_59-caA">fill out a form online.</a> Read more about the <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxVkUGPqjAUhX-N7iBtQVoWLJARhhF1mBmCvg0pbREEBIqo-OsH3ublJSc3OedL7uIcbumYwOWdJa2QfXNNRE2LKmlLawUAWk0ot1LMKdQ4TxHMUmwggrIUCUaoAMAQDC8rK7_d2oVmL5A76e8LdT6aeheSMtn0vcqaemJs5h8P80K8w_llhyFWvPft5-7HT23_xB1kmnbph3HwZUeR-55kzQHEfXmMgTJiofk37l2UIB8cVH_Sp4iztsOY8S56uo1v6nHJxjNc2113GW0wFLnpRft28yfi31WtvIyDpOv0zJSevJ7VnZCxrTiKE7IFDQxCpuy0oARbhwZO0bjjzt6d1x9lp8O2vqdrjpo9oVpoVK1D8v03hgHjyrXwW998KF1yPMm324GaXjbI4WLoIpTydNyPQ0bka_uju48SfRG2LCwEIAEaMqGOgI5VqL45moHczcaB5mqCxkIHc3_w__6W0spoXVTjhHNRXGXB8ilXh3IekFWFuN4s2lez-7cjxpr-C_L1nVU">Cruikshank Award.</a> Questions to Trustee Affairs co-chairs <a href="mailto:smtowfighi@gmail.com">Stacey Towfighi</a> and <a href="mailto:erin_roth@asl.org">Erin Roth</a>.<br></span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>VISIT THE ONLINE PCA COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (CBB) </strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br>Looking for a babysitter? A car? Got a laptop to sell? Take a look at the <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8EOgyAMhp9Gj4QCyjxwWJx7DQOIkwyFANuyt189LWna_v2Stv-ihLxA-7ZzcrnEY3a79mFOT9VRyjpEm5JmWSU3HJZOOwlGcAN6WJde05X3DNqgtlpTw68Nu2N8nAGiSyAxP1CmmKsO2BRfXcFqjcHcesUoXChnAwhGhSRAbiPuu0_TCEOHsG8EPd8B8nZZ2xxLITbubVar3n34It6cP7K3G87J63n6sMG7oyq8f6q_HSm5-AGMn0mg">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></span></span></span></span></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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><span><strong>RESCHEDULED </strong><strong>ICC SPECIAL EVENT: "SCREENAGERS:" </strong><strong>THURSDAY, 19 APRIL, SC, 6:15-8:15 PM</strong><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">REFESHMENTS FROM 5:45 PM, SCF</strong><br>This award-winning documentary film 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. Please note, this event was originally scheduled to take place on 1 March. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8FuwyAQRL8GHxHsgrEPHKok_g1rSyFGwTYCJ1b_vvhUaS4z7zAzP1aZQXYfN2df6r7NfqWY5vyyWgjQDS1WO09Sf0OvgJQi4WDEIDxoFSgMiF2yy3HkyvCLwdR0nienmvhens1lenruwspwygzvRo9DFy0IOQiEUSoQynDJ7zfsYXo8bnLUDfZMiWuK5B9fyJW9Vu72tSs20BrTb8OLj1uJbmk5f7-uDy5Fvx22dV_u_4oxqP4A5flHdg">RSVP now!</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">SIGN UP NOW FOR THE </strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">GRADE REP PROGRAM</strong><br>Interested in being a grade rep for the 2018-19 school year? We need volunteers in every grade level. The grade rep program serves as a liaison between parents and the School's administration. We will gather submissions over the coming weeks, and priority will be given to those who have not yet served in this role. To apply, email <a href="mailto:ellen@rickert.us.com">Ellen Rickert</a> with your name, your child's name, and the grade your child will be in during the 2018-19 school year. Names must be received by Friday, 20 April.<strong><br><br></strong></span><span style=""><strong style="font-weight: bold;">FOTL PRESENT: AUTHOR EVENING WITH MARY LYNN BRACHT P ’24, MONDAY, 23 APRIL, ML, 7-8:30 PM</strong><br>Join Friends of the Libraries (FoTL) for an evening with Mary Lynn Bracht, to discuss her new book, <em>White Chrysanthemum.</em> This critically acclaimed debut novel tells the moving story of two Korean sisters who become separated during World War II. Light refreshments are available from 6:30 pm. Copies of <em>White Chrysanthemum </em>will be available for purchase. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8GugyAURL8Gl4R7Aa8uWLy09TcMpVhJUQnYmv59cfWS2cycxcw8jKIOmo8bk89lW0e_2BDH9DJaCNQVzcYqQkQ3gaSJgO4d2BYeWqs7OGytbqKZ9z0VJv8YDlXHcXBbIt_ys7pkn567aWFySExeSfd9EwwK6ITEHhQKRRz49SJbHG63C_S6wpYpcU4B_vHZuryVwt22NNlMdgnxW_Hsw5qDm2vO36_zg4vBr7up3af7v0Ik1Q-ioUcb">RSVP now!</a><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">SPEAKERS SERIES: SAVE THE DATE</strong><br>Mark your calendars for a panel discussion around the topic on everyone's lips, Brexit. Tuesday, 8 May, SC, 6:30 for 7 pm. More details to follow after Spring Break.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">SAVE THE DATE FOR US PASSPORT RENEWAL SERVICE: MONDAY, 14 MAY</strong><br>US Embassy representatives will be available to process applications for US passport services. This year, we will operate a new system, inviting participants to RSVP in advance—watch Take Note after the break for further details.</span><br><br><strong>SAVE THE DATE FOR PCA COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: SUNDAY, 29 APRIL</strong><br>Our spring community service day is almost here! Join ASL families, students, faculty and staff and help our community partners with painting, cleaning, gardening <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj82OhCAQhJ8GjwToVoYDh83M-BoGW1jJ4E_A1ezbL542qUNVfZeqyaJ-yOakYfe5bOvgFxfTsH9sK4RqK5otGYAAiibUTk0CxYidQoFhJC1HlE2y83HsDL6Y6quu6-KuJL7l75ooDKu_SnVn9BensDDo7yZODF5gtGmiVUI-BCgjUQnUXPLXEzrVv99PadoKO4biHib56bOjvJXCaVuabINbYvqtePZxzZHm2vOfz_2IUvTrYeuUO_0f0xrwD0WSTIY">and more</a>. All ages are welcome. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj92KgzAUhJ9G7zac_MeLXCzd9jUkJlFDY5REK337xt4sHAbOfDDMOM2kwu3L9pvPZU29X0yI_fbUHIDwimbtCOVScK_cqIAYhQnIrnPcCmrBS9pGPe_71tDfhjzqneeJSpjSsU0-haMguy7VntYqAgbwzJjBKDIYNjr4qXQ5UtjfbdAEsAJKOswIMIkw-rtRQR73-w13vELRMLgKYvTy2di8lm96m_VolhDfFc8-pBzsXH10PK9lNgafdm1KvL7_gVJS9gELVk_W">Sign up now!</a> Questions to the <a href="mailto:pca.communityservice@asl.org">community service committee.</a></span></span></span><br></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%"> 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=""><br><strong>TRIPS TO THE HONEYPOT LANE GARDEN (CANONS <span style="font-size: 14px;">PARK)</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 9 April: G1AM </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 10 April: G1JJ </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 12 April: G1LCE and G1MV </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 13 April: K2JL </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 16 April: K2MA </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tuesday, 17 April: K2HS </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 19 April: K1JK </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 20 April: K1PS<br></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.</span><span style="font-size: 14px;"> <strong><br></strong><br> <strong>UPCOMING ACTIVITIES<br></strong> <ul><li>Monday, 9 April, 1:20-2:20 pm: G1JJ & G1LCE, St. John’s Wood walk</li><li>Tuesday, 10 April, 1:20-2:20 pm: G1AM & G1MV, St. John's Wood walk</li><li>Tuesday, 10 April: G3KC & G3PM trip to The National Gallery</li><li>Wednesday, 11 April, Grade 4 pod, 11:50 am-12:10 pm: G4KA and 4MA open lunches</li><li>Thursday, 12 April, Grade 4 pod, 11:50 am-12:10 pm: G4WT open lunch</li><li>Thursday, 12 April: G3NT & G3TO trip to The National Gallery</li><li>Thursday, 12 April, 12:40-1:40 pm, FFG: G4KA & G4MA Aquathon</li><li>Friday, 13 April, 12:40-1:40 pm, FFG: G4WT, G4AK & G4JP Aquathon</li><li>Friday, 13 April, Grade 4 pod, 11:50 am-12:10 pm: G4JP and G4AT open lunches</li><li>Monday, 16 April, 12:30-2:45 pm: G4JP Regent's Park waterfowl survey</li><li>Tuesday, 17 April, 12:30-2:45 pm: G4KA Regent's Park waterfowl survey</li><li>Wednesday, 18 April, 11:30 am-1:45 pm: G4WT Regent's Park waterfowl survey</li><li>Thursday, 19 April, 12:30-2:45 pm: G4MA Regent's Park waterfowl survey</li><li>Friday, 20 April, 12:30-14:45 pm: G4AK Regent's Park waterfowl survey</li></ul><br> <strong>GRADE 4 BUSHCRAFT PARENT INFORMATION COFFEE: FRIDAY, 20 APRIL, TC, 8:15-9:15 AM<br></strong>Join us to learn more about the trip (29 May-1 June) and ask questions. The presentation will be shared on class Haiku pages, and information packets and permission forms will be given out at the meeting or sent home with your child the same day. Contact <a href="mailto:angela_perry@asl.org">Angela Perry</a> if you are unable to attend.<br> <strong><br></strong> <strong>GRADES 3-4 ERB WRITING ASSESSMENTS: TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, 17-18 APRIL, 8:30-9:45 AM<br></strong>All children should be present to participate. There will be practice opportunities in class prior to the assessments.<br> <br> <strong>COME OUTSIDE AND PLAY AT </strong><strong>PLAYGROUND</strong><strong> OF THE </strong><strong>MONTH</strong><strong>: SATURDAY, 7 APRIL, 1:30 PM</strong><br> Are you unfamiliar with the local playgrounds and parks? Keen to meet up with other ASL families for an informal play date? Are you aware of the research-based benefits of all-weather outdoor play? PE teacher Jody Matey invites you to the next playground of the month at the Holland Park Adventure Playground, W14 8EL. Rain or shine, we hope to see you there!<br></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%"> 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=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>GRADE 8 WORLD LANGUAGE TRIPS INFORMATION SESSIONS: TUESDAY, 10 APRIL, 3:30-4 PM </strong><br>Parents are invited to join us to learn more about the upcoming trips to Nice and Valencia. Students depart on Tuesday, 17 April, and return on Saturday, 21 April. Sessions take place in Y-303 for Nice and Y-306 for Valencia.<br><br><strong>MS PROGRESS REPORTS<br></strong>Mid-semester progress reports will be available on PowerSchool from Wednesday, 28 March, until Wednesday, 4 April. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8tuwyAURL8GLxGPy2vBokri37AouY5RsI3AjdW_L15Vms3MWczM04OxfPjEqWBt-zbhGlKeytsrxoTqaPGzC4gCtX7aGXQwARxqpixE4b6dhiH75ThKI_KLiLHrPE8aWqZ7fXVXwgtpnFcix0LkXSllh-QF45ZJ4TgIBoZyer9JLcbH48ad6lATYNcUTj9YQ6x7azTu61D9HNaUfzteMG01xaXn9Od9fYg54Xb43n25_yvGSPgDC95Hng">Read our access instructions</a> and guidance on understanding the report. Reports are available for Grade 6-8 math, English, social studies, humanities, science and world language classes. Students in Grade 5 do not have mid-semester reports, and receive feedback through individual assignments instead. Questions about Grade 5 students' progress should be directed to their teachers.<br><strong><br>MUSIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM<br></strong>Middle school students are invited to take part in this free opportunity to learn from experienced high school musicians. Lessons include strings, woodwind, brass, piano and guitar, take place on campus, and typically last 20-30 minutes. Questions to <a href="mailto:kat_bohner@asl.org">Kat</a> or <a href="mailto:rohan_prasad@asl.org">Rohan.</a></span><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" 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="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND: THURSDAY, 12 APRIL, TC, </strong><strong>3:15-4:15 PM</strong><br>PERC invites Grade 11 SLD/accommodation-only students and their parents to a discussion, led by Grade 12 SLD/accommodation-only students, who will talk about their high school experiences and the university application process. Parents of Grades 9-10 SLD/accommodation-only students may also attend. Location TBD. RSVP to <a href="mailto:lisa.kolaja@gmail.com">Lisa Kolaja</a>.<br></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="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>SPRING MUSIC CONCERT: SATURDAY, 28 APRIL, 4-6 PM</strong><br>This year's concert takes place at St. Mary's Church, Wyndham Place, York Street, Marylebone, W1H 1PQ. The concert will feature selected music from the HS ensembles, following their concert tours to Paris and Barcelona. The concert is free to all members of the ASL community. Questions to <a href="mailto:carolyn_stock-chapin@asl.org">Carolyn Stock-Chapin,</a> 020 7449 1423.</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%"> 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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br> <strong>ICC BOOK CLUB: THURSDAY, 12 APRIL, 47GER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><strong><br></strong> Join us for a discussion of "Educated” by Tara Westover. An extraordinary memoir of a young woman who, having never been to school, embarked on higher education at the age of 17, and only 10 years later completed a PhD in history at Cambridge University. It's a journey from profound ignorance and religious extremism in the mountains of Idaho, to the world’s most prestigious institutions of learning. Lunch provided. Questions to <a href="mailto:siobhanshivy@gmail.com">Siobhan.</a><br><br><strong></strong><strong>BRAIN FOODIES</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow</em>, by Yuval Noah Harari. No fee, just fun. We meet on Monday, 30 April, just off Kensington High Street, 10:30 am-12 noon. Our last meeting of the year takes place on Monday, 4 June. Save the date, and watch Take Note for news of the book! This final meeting in June will feature our annual pot luck lunch. Email <a href="mailto:alice_leader@asl.org">Alice Leader</a> to sign up.<br></span><br><strong>MASTER CLASSES WITH ALICE LEADER</strong><br><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Meghan Markle: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Let’s talk about the royal wedding! We meet for a two-hour session and hear Hugo Vickers on the subject. Hugo is an acknowledged royal expert and biographer of many members of the Royal Family, making him uniquely qualified to unravel the mysteries and put the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle into the context of 21st-century Britain. Monday, 23 April, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj7GuwyAUQ7-GjIjLhdIMDFXb_EYEBBpUkiBIG72_f2Sq5MU-g-1JC3WF7uvG7Evd1tEvJqYxv7VkjMuGZg22D8oqz0IQ0lpkiLI3HKyZQEzSdknP-54rwRvhQ9NxHNTURLfyai6bl6cuLASHTPChhJJd1JzBlSHvQXAmFAX6uOOFD8_nHXrZ4IUIdk4B-vXFuLLVSt22dEUHs8T01_Ds41qim1tOP-_zg0vRr7tu3af7XVEKxT8oS0fS">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £30</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Romeo and Juliet: </strong>For the past three years, I have offered the short course, “Are you afraid of Shakespeare?” On each occasion, we have laughed and imbibed our way through productions at the Globe Theatre. This year, the Royal Shakespeare Company is staging our play in Stratford-upon-Avon. We hold a class on the play, see that play, and have a follow-up class to discuss. We meet on Wednesday, 2 May, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. The same day, we travel by private coach to Stratford, departing ASL at 5:15 pm, and returning by 11:30 pm. We attend the final class on Thursday, 3 May, St. Mark’s Church, 12:30-2:15 pm. Sign up early to be assured of a ticket. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8FuwyAQRL8GHxG7C8Y-cKiS-DcsQiFGwTYCN1b_vvhUaS4z7zAz30bqAbqPm7Mvdd9mv9qY5vw2SghUDS0mWGn9QJKeGMiDBHzCKEKAkRQqN3TJLMeRK6MvhlPTeZ7c1sT38mou25fnLqyMpszorqlXXTQoYBCEI0gUUnPg9xv1OD0eNxhVgz2T4poC_OOLdWWvlbt97Uqbs8b02_Di41aiW1rOf97XB5ei3w7Tui_3f0Vrkn_LjkdH">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £175 (includes the cost of a theater ticket)</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong style="background-color: initial;">Kings & Queens of England: </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">People move to England and wonder how to get a handle on the centuries of ruling monarchs. 1500 years of names, events, scandals, wars, architectural styles, fashions and murders. Join us for this fun session and learn about the crowned-heads of England in an unforgettable way. We meet on Wednesday, 9 May, St. Mark’s Church, 10 am-12 noon. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8GOhCAQRL8GjwS6QfTAYTMz_oZBFkcyqATcMfv3054mqUvVS7qrfq0ynWzefsyh1H0bw-piGvPLaiFAE1qsQJgRUba6CxonEHPre5imDijSk26SXY4jV4Y_DAbSeZ7c1cT38iSX3TNwP68Mh8zwbpRRTbQgZEeHe6lAKMMlv9-wheHxuMleE2yZElcVyd-hOF_2Wrnf16bY2a0x_RNeQtxK9Avl_O91bfAphu2w9Pty3ynGoPoAW7xGuA">Sign up now!</a> Course cost: £30</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style=""></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong style="background-color: initial;">An outing to Ely Cathedral: </strong>Author Sir Simon Jenkins FSA FRSL wrote of Ely, “After each visit, I am left in a state of wonder that England could have created such a place eight centuries ago.” The cathedral is stupendous, and set in stunning countryside, in the middle of the ancient, bleak fens. We set off for a day trip to Ely by train on Thursday, 17 May. We take private tours of the cathedral and its chapel, enjoy a wonderful lunch in a famous country inn, and will be back in London by 5 pm. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj0sOhCAQRE-jSwINCC5YTPxcw3QQlAx-go5mbj-4mqQ31a-SqhqNUJqVlx12l45tHdyCIQ7720hKQWY0G609Oqt5hRXUOAKCop6PemQMvfS-jGY-z73grwL6fPd9Ezwi2dKU1Y6TI9YvBe-zpVWypmUwQJmmHGomgApFGGkbXkHfdQ2rZYZVIejThJHLJbRpOw5it6VMxuMS4jfj2YU1BTvnP_m8nwk2BreeJmc_6r9EKS5-9gxHoQ" style="background-color: initial;">Sign up now!</a> Cost: £100 (lunch is separate)</span></li></ul></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.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjjsOgzAQRE-DS8u7_kHhIiJwDWQ2TrBiPjIEKbePqSJNMTOvmHk4ZWtgJw1byPu6DGH2MQ3b22khUBc0OW-8kqQabYRWJAWMgIQIJKk2YZQsuek4tkreKuyL_J74ml_FsehQQC0kNqBQKMuB31tpsO-6FhpdoKmUuCaBnyF7yuu-c1pnlt3TzzF9C55CXHKkqfT8876-UophOVwZutL_srVS_QAn6T-A">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: #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;">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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