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 Writer's Life." Ben and Lauren have worked together on the UNESCO <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT8uKxCAQ_JrkKLbxlYOHWXZy3j8IomYiMSqaDOzfrzKHbRqKquqmu6yiQsL4Nmt2paa4ulP7sOZDcSyYbNauDHDCZzdZJrBz3IKhE8MUqJ03iYUZg9qvK9dhegxkaX1HV20yqKNJKJVXE3U5PgNUEjI1zBtuBWwmHBr9-e6rH-riC2W7ofMOlx-9IhhmTNtJNkkABIiyL_kUixByeRD85APF_W9Ab1e0KalWZNI5FrXp04ffZu_Ox-LN3nR0Hz2wCd7FS-kaOvvPPUtB_wCoKFPJ"><em>My Life Is a Story</em></a> campaign, and have a wealth of expertise to share. Refreshments from 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 pm. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj72OgzAQhJ8GSssL_i1c5KTwGsiYJVgxGK1J0L39meqkaWa-YmZmJ7SB9hvGA6nkfcTNxzQeb6e4lqai1UmYZPD9ItVk_dRDtyhplRUgvOZ6ntvk1vM8StM_mm6ouq6L-ZJYpld1E9ILKe8Jw_khbKPrOFguuADZGwAGTMgf89SD1mZ4dPypGsHvGcC-SD5QLoWFvLXkFr_F9FvxinGnGNaas8_73h9SxP10tfd2_zes0eIPs5xIPA">RSVP</a><br><br><strong>ANNUAL REPORT PROOF DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 26 APRIL</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjrsOhCAURL9GSsJLLxYUu4n-hkG8ChEfQVezf79YbTLNzBTnDEaB5uRy3Y7p2NYOFxtit8-mYlDqfHkjlUNhZa9A4qCxl1jVJXBRIYDsRyTR-PPcC_kqRJtz3ze1R6RbmnJb7Ix2CuNJghGM10wxxUupOaecqvKtG2gBdPsSrKkKxR4-pxcm69J2HNRtC0lmtEuI33x7DGsKzuedfuZH3MWA62ky8Wl__1qD-gGbmkWU">Make your Annual Fund gift </a>by Friday, 26 April, to be included in the <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT0sOgyAUPI3uSnjId8GiTeo1DEGspAgErKa3L66azGI-i5mZNRUS-sNO2ZWa4uQ248OU35pjwWSLVq2YBU4UB8OZVVRRCjA4siwMz0zMrg963fdcu-HekbHhPE9kakCpvJp6-cPHi-Ti4-7mWy4pLb3XBIPCFFNggwRAgCh7yKcYhZDjneAn7yi-1gA6XDG2pFqRTVtf9GI2H74tXp2Pxdu1-ejzvm7Y4F3cdau_1P-NkoL-AGLSSgk">Annual Report printed proof</a>. Join the hundreds of families who have already made their pledge or gift to ASL's most important fundraiser. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFkMmOwyAQRL_Gvg1iM8uBQ0YT_0YEGGLGGFvgRfn7wclhpD5UvZJa1T0oygVqD_tYXS5LerhZh_hYJ8Ug70SNRkW9k9p7yRiyA5OdJMxKbzHTUldj2qjGbVtLQ24N7uuc5wl0iWDJz-qe4QjpEmVf1yVvVemUdh2__J6Gy3nz2kaX9tnUDg3pjYkhTWFoyA-inEoKMWkwM-Zd7sMxZ4Ry-MG_-Q2lwIgJ2Yk2KAyRhBRS1BGBEECAdt_iznvORX_D8M4aCq9tCBwua5uXUoBd5jYrr-cQXzUeXUg52LFysE_Xj2wMLm2q3na5_1dJwekfNOlmsw">Each gift</a>, of any amount, makes a difference to students and teachers. Questions to <a href="mailto:margaret_pringle@asl.org">Margaret Pringle ’91.</a><br><br><strong>RE-ENROLLMENT/WITHDRAWAL FOR 2019-20</strong><br>Parents are reminded that re-enrollment/withdrawal for 2019-20 is due by Monday, 8 April. 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.<br><br><strong>TAKE CARE, READ MORE: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-12 APRIL</strong><br>ASL will celebrate Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) week by taking part in activities and challenges connected to reading and well-being. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children by playing <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFkEtrhDAUhX-NLiUvJ2aRxQwaSym2lDKF2Ygm0aQTHySOpf31javCvYt7Pg6cexQntIDpLttV-7DMrZ4669r1zk-A5kVEhlOAWE80HhRiTEFNBgYk6hFDDEPU09Rxs21rSPA5QSKO8nbX2bgso9OZXKYoDdbpg8QFl1x-VU8ib0r1e4PXV1mrt88aYi1uL33tTAOb949SbddaoVttnqNnt_o7weIR1gSXwXTezmNqOQKQAQIIzHEBYQYzkl-KigpKC3FGoDolBBz_wGzXvpN-CeHIk3o-dJN1PxEbbWdvpYl69rgfRUhn9bzxLrjj-u-DFZT8AbLJXiU">reading bingo</a>, filling out a <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjzuPwyAQhH-NXSIwTxcUvrv4iiTd5VoLAzYo-CFwnOTfH65O2i12vpFmx0jCBSp33a02pmXu7KR86Na7ZJBTkZGTkDGuKKwNVdTUleJ8oEKZmvWYYUt5GaTbtjUVuCmqNo-JfrdgXJYxWKCXKUuDD_YgeVF_O28_r2pin-a6fffvht1gq19kHS7d5flLsmf39lng9pHWAn8lp6Kfx9LLCqIaEkgQxQIhgAChH-LEW85F21TwxAoCj_8R2G1UOi4pHflllIOafHhn7Kyfo9cu6-BxP4rr4O28SZXCcf33rwUnf2fAWcU">reading map</a> or simply gathering to read for 30 minutes each night. On Friday, 12 April, everyone is encouraged to drop what they're doing and enjoy some reading time with the Middle School (8:35-9:05 am) and Lower School (2-3 pm). Anyone in the building during this time is invited to join us!<br><br><strong>PCA: HELP WANTED</strong> <br>On behalf of the PCA, a big thank you to all of our incredible volunteers this year! There are many volunteer positions available to sign up for for the 2019-20 school year, and the PCA would love your help. Consider joining the executive board (available roles include President, VP Community Service, VP Community Events, VP Communications, VP Friends of the Arts, VP Parent/School Liaison, Secretary and Treasurer); help run projects like SCOOP, the welcome family program, neighborhood coffees or faculty/staff appreciation days; or lend your time to assist with the PCA website/PR, WorkX or the Community Bulletin Board. For more information and expressions of interest, contact <a href="mailto:pca@asl.org">Susan Philips.</a><br><br><strong>EARTH WEEK SPEAKER: TUESDAY,</strong><strong> 9 </strong><strong>APRIL</strong><strong>, ML, 6:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to celebrate Earth Week with speaker, activist and "guerrilla geographer" Daniel Raven-Ellison, as he shares his experience turning a vision into reality as London becomes the <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8sOgyAURL9Gl4SXXFywaJP6G4ZeaCQiGKQ1_fviqslsZs7mjDMSNOs_OO--HDnNfrMhzvtqFIVBN7QYx0c3KKHpSwjUTrARED04p4A_Qfk-mqXWvRO3jk8t53mSZGvIycbdlhVD_ZKYk8up0T4YTtlIJZVsEJoxwogc7voBE4Cebpw-VCfppcHIxxeLJR8Hwbz1xbzsFuK34cWHVAIubSfv9fLHGHyqxh7xav8bowb5A-heSIM">world's first national park city</a> in July this year. Named a <em>National Geographic</em> emerging explorer in 2012, Daniel will discuss what a national park city is, what it means to be an activist and the importance of getting outside. Students, parents and faculty are encouraged to attend. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFkE1ugzAQhU8DuyLbGDALLyAN6k-SNskBELGH4GKwhQm0PX3NqtK8xbxPM5p5ktOM4XARtYXJmbGGoVG6tj1PUZYwjzqeMnaTCKAl0LQp5ITFWBJJCaGiIegWat7Ns3VBXASk8iWNcNHdmLuGSJjBO62ZBrcRL_DCVfFqz4er2I2P9W0hL_Cuy3H5Zsevk6XqIuWxtEn_pD67y3xC-XpFH-ffw-pHFwXrti6Iq4ezQfzs2lqrsQ8VJwjniCKKk5hhHOGIJiXbZ1WWsaogaJ8GFG3v4WiBqRGTcW67L5x42wxK_3jcgRonJTrvR49-y0VoBePMG6e37j-enGX0DyQtZTk">Sign up now.</a><br><br><strong>EARTH WEEK SWAP: WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL, LSR, 11 AM-4 PM & THURSDAY, 11 APRIL, LSR, 8 AM-4 PM</strong><br>Join students, parents and employees and “swap” your 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/eJxFUEFugzAQfA3cYtlgsubgQ6oEJVFVtcqpJ-QaG1sYg2xAaV9fox4q7Ug7M3uYnY5TYCTfZDurECffqlFY184DP2KoWLIMByhBMk0rTL5qrYFWhHZEM1EXigGhueNmWeaYlaesaNJ0k4yon6beKSSn8U9ZR-WXfU0gP4fnR7uZebuftVC34n2h9-gf_tGrrX9zr-D153VYD884pHPV2SUrmzXOWXmORgTr-9zyApMaU0xJVTJCEEG0emEXaABYcyrw5ZhRvH9D0KaCkGGKcY-TB67FaN13so2yPlhpko7WYa9BOptychHdzv7bqBnQX2uTX80">Read the full list</a> of items that can be swapped. Please drop off donations to Lower School Reception at the following times:<ul><li>Monday-Tuesday, 8-9 April, 7:45-8:30 am and 2:30-3:30 pm</li><li>Wednesday-Thursday, 10-11 April, 8-11 am</li></ul>We need your help! <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT82KhDAYexq9bfm-Wvtz6GEWxteQWqsto1VaHdm3nzqXhRBIAiEZNRMS67ftd5fyFnu3mrD0-0tzEK0skddAOQKOTgiuxNg0Ew7N2ApUjHLluK0X7Y9jz1XzqGhXcF0XyWGO5z67GM5M7LYWe94KcRjAMWMGI-lg2DTCjzPp8HXQFFABA4ZtIxEJEtb-yqfohJDdg8KTVwzudUjeLhmbtvxtrpOezBqWvxJ7F2IK1hefnK_7ll2Ci4c2ebnV_zslBfsA1k9OaQ">Sign up now to volunteer</a><a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT0uOhSAAO43uhoDyXbDAPL2GQWCEPEQD-szcfnA2kzRN2iZNayVmHLUfMx8ulz3NbtMhzsdbUsgIr5GX1GC6GEq0oKwXTi9EW2YWYhdLjLCujdKf51GaXjXdVHHfNyhhTdexuhSuAsy-VXvdK1E4wBErNSjeDQpPL_jldD59G2QHkYAYYkR6jhBAAJOBj2xijE-qgyNtMHzWIfBxWZu8l7_mNstvvYX4U2PvQsrB-OqD6_3cMjG4dEpd4qP-3wnO8C-FAk7c">.</a> Questions to <a href="mailto:dinadacy@mac.com">Dina Dacy</a>, <a href="mailto:lesleygallagher@gmail.com">Lesley Gallagher</a> or <a href="mailto:lalarafiq@gmail.com">Lala Rafiq</a>.<br><br><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>SOUTH ASIA NIGHT: WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL, TC, 6:30-8:30 PM</strong><br>Come along and enjoy food, music, henna and dancing! Tickets are available on the door, or in the High School, for £5 each. All funds are donated to charity. We hope to see you there, and feel free to dress up! <br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTEE (</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">PERC</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">) MEETING WITH ROBYN CHAPEL: THURSDAY, 11 APRIL, BR, 8:15-9:30 AM</strong> <br>Join <span style="">PERC to meet with Robyn Chapel, director of teaching and learning, as she discusses the K-12 learning support program and structures for parents of students receiving special support services through SLD, EAL, or speech & language. RSVP to </span><a href="mailto:dima@fakhry.org">Dima.<br><br></a><strong>STUDENT-LED PLAY PRODUCTION OF <em>CARRIE:</em> WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL, SC, 4:30-6:30 PM & THURSDAY, 11 APRIL, SC, 7-9 PM<br></strong>Come see this year’s student-led production, <em>Carrie: The Musical!</em> The show is a modern take on the eponymous Stephen King novel that preceded the iconic 70s horror film, and was recently featured on <em>Riverdale</em>. The infamous musical follows Carrie, a high school senior, as she navigates her religious mother, her classmates and bullies, and her newfound telekinesis. We advise an age restriction of 13+.<br><strong><br>CAN YOU HOST VISITING ATHLETES?</strong><a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT8EKwyAU-5r2NlGrUw8eNlh_ozydtjJri7Yr-_vZXQYhkARC8tRMSNK-7bC6XJY0uBlCHNaXvmLBZY0mrQzpvDJeUsENZd4oEAQ8dZYCk5a2UU_btpamuzW0rziOA5Uwpn0dXQp7QXaZqz0ulTiW2DAOAIp6AA_i4vfkc3jCp7RBU0wUZpgR3klCEEGM3-VD9ELI_kbx49owfE4k6O0y2LyUX32btYc5xE-NJxdSDnaqPtpf5zcbg0ubhhJP9b-opGBfeMpRhA" style="font-weight: bold;"><br></a>ASL hosts the softball ISSTs in May, and the athletics department is seeking families to host visiting students, Sunday-Tuesday, 26-28 May. Those able to help should complete <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj0GOhCAURE-jO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ideas or programs that will benefit and enrich the ASL community. Owing to the generosity of the PCA, the committee has additional funding to allocate this year, so be sure to apply sooner rather than later! Applicants have a year from the time they receive their acceptance letter to use monies granted. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJw9j8uKxCAQRb8m7ka04nPhohu6fyMYHx0ZW4OGDvP3Y2AYKArO5ULV8YZJRdHHLXtovZYlvG3Ky_5tuGIEOKDNcBCBrMFprWENlnsSGazRy6ijAqZQNttx7H2abxM8x5zniW3PuLbXoO62WvNXTjEM2p0d-9VsOTpKBgjVhM6UCibpjCkGfn_omyBC3QVVDzkxcn1E8Sc061rtHbv6Rs3kH5_s4mrxtYzS373LxOUUymFGctG_kJBEsV_OkkuP">Read more about PCA mini-grants</a>. Questions and applications to <a href="mailto:annebrosnan@icloud.com">Anne Brosnan</a>.<br><br><strong>LOUDOUN ROAD AND WAVERLEY PLACE BIKE STORAGE</strong><br>Please remember to remove all bicycles, scooters and locks from the Loudoun Road bike shed and the Waverley Place lay-by (alongside the Kindergarten gate) by Thursday, 13 June. After this date, all bike locks will be cut and bicycles will be removed and donated. Those who wish to continue to park their bikes at ASL (on a daily basis) over the summer may use the storage gate on Waverley Place—please contact the security team for access.<br></span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS AND BAKERS!</strong><br>The end of the school year is approaching—let's work together to thank the ASL faculty and staff for all their hard work! We need 150 people to help with a celebratory afternoon tea. Either prepare savory items (sandwiches, mini quiches, bite-size appetizers, etc.) or bake two dozen sweet treats (cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc.) to deliver to ASL on Wednesday, 1 May. Volunteers are also needed to work slots between 7:30 am and 1:30 pm, to help set up, serve and tidy. Questions to <a href="mailto:tamarbrooks1@gmail.com">Tamar Brooks.</a> <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFT92ugyAYexq9G_n4EfCCC7boaxjGUMkQDejM3v7guVnSNGmbNO1LMSFx_bHD5lJe4-AW48OwvRUH0cgSzYozzl6CGdpSeI7OAheOWnDOPk3bEKiDmvd9yxXVFekLzvNE2U_x2CYX_ZGRXZdiT2shCh1o9tB3LYnUtH_gW97NOOLaKwK4BQYMN1RijDBizV12ohdC9ppAxysG1zyMPi4Zm9b8X10nNZrFh2-JZ-dj8nYuPjre1y8bvIu7Mjlc6nevlYL9ARz1Ti4">Sign up to bake, or volunteer, now!</a></span></span></span></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%"> 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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>TRIPS TO HONEYPOT LANE GARDEN (CANONS PARK)</strong><br>Students learn about nature and the environment while working in the garden. The following grades will visit the garden at the school's Canons Park playing fields on these dates:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 5 April: K2.3</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 8 April: 4.4<br></span></li></ul><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><span style="">Children should wear clothes appropriate for outdoor weather and physical activity. 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> </strong><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS</strong><ul><li>Friday, 5 April: G4 musical, SC, 9 am & 6 pm</li><li>Thursday, 11 April: 4.2 & 4.5 aquathon, FFG, 12:40-1:40 pm</li><li>Friday, 12 April: 4.1, 4.3 & 4.4 aquathon, FFG, 12:40-1:40 pm</li><li>Wednesday, 24 April: 4.1 & 4.2 open lunch, B-105 & B-101, 11:50 am-12:10 pm</li><li>Wednesday, 24 April: K2.2 field trip to Regent's Park allotment garden</li><li>Thursday, 25 April: 4.3 open lunch, B-102, 11:50 am-12:10 pm</li><li>Thursday, 25 April: K2.3 field trip, "The Movement of Water"</li><li>Friday, 26 April: 4.4 & 4.5 open lunch, B-103 & B-104, 11:50 am-12:10 pm</li><li>Friday, 26 April: 4.5 field trip to Regent's Park</li><li>Monday, 29 April: 4.3 field trip to Regent's Park</li><li>Tuesday, 30 April: 4.2 field trip to Regent's Park</li><li>Tuesday 30 April: G1 field trip to the Royal Academy</li><li>Wednesday, 1 May: 4.1 field trip to Regent's Park</li><li>Friday, 3 May: 4.4 field trip to Regent's Park</li></ul><br><strong>FAMILY </strong><strong>MATH </strong><strong>NIGHT</strong><strong>: THURSDAY, 2 MAY, 5-6 PM</strong><br>Bring your child and join in the math fun! Learn new math games that your children have played in class, and try out some commercial games that promote mathematical thinking and are great for a family game night or playing over the summer. Games take place in grade level pods and Lower School Reception.</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%"> 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=""><span style=""><br><strong>BUSHCRAFT </strong><strong>GRADE 4 </strong><strong>PARENT INFORMATION COFFE</strong><strong>E: F</strong><strong>RIDAY, 12 APRIL, LSR, 8:30-</strong><strong>9:30</strong><strong> AM </strong><br>Information packets and permission forms will be given out at the meeting or sent home with your child the same day. If you are unable to attend, please contact <a href="mailto:angela_perry@asl.org">Angela Perry</a>, who will ensure that all relevant information is shared with you.</span></span></span><br><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="85%" 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><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>PROGRESS </strong><strong>REPORTS </strong><br>Mid-semester progress reports are available until 4 pm tomorrow, Friday, 5 April. <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj0GugyAYhE-jOwkgCC5YtEm9hkH4VVIQAr6ad_viqsks5pvZzFjFhCTtx8wJconHDEE7P6e3GrDgsla7GglduBB8lf0gF2DWcmwlWShmdLArtF7t55lK0z8aOlVd14V08SjmrVLKccs6VBectR66YvYYfWVtDJTijq3LkGI-S0P7tXRJH-A7KsahdYpiMmKGGeG9JAQRxPhTvsQkhJweFL-GhuF7MkEfyNrkWAoyMbRZrTo4_1_rHdyRndlrjv7e91fjHRynqhtv-l0epWBfzPpW4g">Read our access instructions</a> and guidance on understanding the report.<br><br><strong>GRADE 8 TO 9 TRANSITION MEETING: MONDAY, 8 APRIL, SC, 6 PM</strong><br>Grade 8 parents are invited to a brief presentation, followed by breakout Q&A sessions and ending with a reception in the Commons from 7:30 to 8 pm. The meeting will introduce parents to the High School—curriculum, advisory, extracurricular activities, scheduling and higher education goals. Curriculum selection forms will be distributed. Please make every effort to attend.<br><br><strong>PARENT INFORMATION SESSION: MS ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING, WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL, TC, 8:15-9:15 AM</strong><br>This session will provide information on our assessment practices and how to best interpret feedback on student achievement progress. We will communicate on the research underlying standards assessment and the rationale for our approaches. The content will be similar to previous parent presentations on ASL’s grading and reporting. Materials for this session will be shared online.<br><strong> <br>GRADE 8 GLOBE THEATRE TRIP: FRIDAY, 12 APRIL</strong><br>The trip launches a unit of study on Shakespeare’s <em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em>. After a morning exploring Borough Market, students visit the Globe to participate in a workshop and tour the theater. Students should bring a packed lunch or money to buy food in the market, and wear suitable clothing for participating in drama activities and exercises on the floor. Articles of clothing that are revealing should be avoided. As we will be outside for much of the day, students should wear clothing appropriate for any weather. Students will not attend their regularly scheduled classes on this day. The group returns to school by 3:05 pm.</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="100%" 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=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br>GRADE 12 PARENT COFFEE: TUESDAY, 9 APRIL, TC, 8:15-9:15 AM</strong><br>Mr. Perry will host an informational coffee to provide details about the logistics for the final two months of the year, including prom, awards ceremonies and graduation.<br><br><strong>SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE FOR GRADE 10-12 STUDENTS</strong><br>Is your child eager to do more than one WorkX placement this summer? Did s/he miss the initial WorkX deadline? All Grade 10-12 students can now apply to the <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFUMGuhCAM_Bq9SUBR8MBhN1l_Y8NCFSKIAXXf-_tXTy9p0s5M0nbGKi4kqy_z3iGXtL0hah_e-6oGKnqJklMgQYMU3dBaq233kZza-dNayedejHNXB-WOYy9V96jaCev7_RJdAkl5QbTntGQdcXJ-cU0xLqWASBttIXrTaHv54relMSkEWAD7uRUISN3LUl4b-MH3PGwGkClnjJCblrKx2YM2EGE7Su3VzVBOOes7yRhhhPdP-RKTEHJ6tPQ1VJze9hi5IGuTUynEpFhnNevowy_KDvyWvXHIk3O9czEB7x4K_dzoP55RCv4HpzlonQ">remaining open WorkX opportunities.</a> New opportunities recently added include GTB, Imperial College, Iron Mountain and Unifrog. Questions to </span></span><a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org"><span style="font-size: 14px;">the WorkX team.</span></a><br></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"></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=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>PARENTS AND COLLEGE VISITS</strong><br>Grade 11 parents—do you want to see which colleges/universities are visiting ASL? Ask your student to show you the college visits section of MaiaLearning. Students are automatically notified of college visits if the college is on their “college considering” or “college applying” list. If you need help logging into Maia, contact your college counselor or <a href="mailto:Grace_Conteh@asl.org">Grace Conteh.</a><br><strong><br>ACT/SAT DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS</strong><br><span style="font-size: 14px;">These results will be sent to parents on Friday, 12 April. Advisors will discuss the results with their advisees during advisory.</span></span><br></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"></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%"> 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=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>BRAIN FOODIES: MONDAY, 8 APRIL</strong><br>Join us to discuss our next book, <em>The Madhouse Effect,</em> by Michael E. Mann and Tom Toles. Free and fun, open to all! RSVP to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader.</a><br><br><strong>ICC BOOK CLUB: TUESDAY, 9 APRIL, 47GER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>Normal People</em> by Sally Rooney. <em>The</em> <em>Guardian</em> describes it as "a future classic" and "a superb evocation of a couple at Trinity College Dublin who show what it is to be young and in love." Light lunch provided. Questions to <a href="mailto:holzman.rachel@gmail.com">Rachel Holzman.</a><a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org"><br></a><br><strong>ICC GLOBAL EATS: ITALIAN LUNCH, FRIDAY, 12 APRIL, 11:45 AM</strong><br>Join us to travel to Italy by way of Shoreditch, for lunch at Gloria, described by GQ as “a flamboyant Italian restaurant, as imagined by the French and located in east London: how could something that sounds so wrong be so right?” Let’s find out! RSVP to <a href="mailto:lucindakang2@gmail.com">Lucinda.</a> Places limited.<br><br><strong> </strong><strong>ICC LIVING WELL: INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS, WEDNESDAY, 24 APRIL<br></strong>In this class, you'll learn everything you need to know about essential oils, including how they can be used as a natural solution to address household healthcare needs. Hosted at a home in SJW, choose from either an 8:30 am or 12 noon session. RSVP to <a href="mailto:robinanddave@hotmail.com">Robin.</a><br><br><strong>ARE YOU AFRAID OF SHAKESPEARE?</strong><br>Come to a fun class, see the play at the Globe, and then join us for a final class banish your fear for good! Learn how to "get" the Bard in a relaxed atmosphere. We visit the Globe to see one his best comedies, "Twelfth Night," which we'll enjoy with refreshments aplenty. The first class takes place on Thursday, 2 May, at St. Mark's Church, 10 am-12 noon, when we'll go over the plot and make sense of the language. We're off to the Glob on Tuesday, 7 May, 2 pm, with the follow-up class taking place on Wednesday, 15 May, back at St. Mark's, 10 am-12 noon. £125 covers the ticket plus two classes. Questions to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader.</a> <a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFj8tuwyAURL_G3gWBzXPBIpXi37AIvinI12CBE6t_X9xNpdmcOZuZxXKlWf_x8w6l5jTD5iLO-2olVUI3FSxTRirjxVM4GJ_GSy0k10Dp4OQo-NKjDcex1268d8PUcp4ncRVJLt-Nqg854w3jCxq55Y3HDcGVFNOfDm6FurcC-mgHygzllDMxasYII1x86YealNLTfaAP2XF6LWTkA8X5kmslPm99sS-3RfxpOkBMJfrQevJer2seI6TDtkkX_T80WvFf9iJRVA"> Sign up now!</a><br><br></span><div style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>ANTIQUES SHOPPING IN LEWES</strong><br>Join us on Thursday, 16 May, for a trip to the antiques capital of Britain—Lewes, in East Sussex. Prepare to be amazed at the Aladdin's caves of treasures to be discovered. The day couldn’t be simpler: a one-hour train south from Victoria, feverish antique shopping, a pub lunch and then a train home. Trip cost is £75. Questions to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader.</a> </span><a href="http://email.mail1.veracross.com/c/eJxFjzGOwyAURE9jd0FgIHwKiqwUX8NCgBcUDF7AsXL74Gqlad68ZsYqJoCMb7PsrtScFrfpEJf9pe5YcOjKK04sCAsUAFNjmZSEcrkKaw1mE131GJVvba8DfQzT3HOeJ9I1olx-O1Xjc463GFbXSdsjtlt0uqSQLq1TC3-Hq2NQEyYSM8wIp0AIIojxH3iKWQiYHxN-3geGr3kEvV3RpuRakcnbWNSqtxA_XXsXUgnG9x4dr-uXicGlpvqei_7vSRDsCw6iUGQ"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Sign up now!</span></a></div></span></span></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/eJxFTksKgzAUPI0uQ77mZZGFBb2GxORZg_FDtEJv37gqzGI-DDPBSg2svv1wYD73bcDVxTQci22oVlCi2SoYnWsmhDBqTpkwwTRycgEFcBSK18nO13VUoq14X-DORPb8LqyOthQMlVQyJYAxwohUL-h0rzX0LaddU0n6TDJyY3Y-7-dJ_L7W2U5ujelb4hnjlqOfi08-y_PVp4jbZcvQo_6XDWj5A6nQQFU">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 A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