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0</strong><br>Please note that October Break 2020 will now take place Monday-Tuesday, 12-13 October—a week later than previously communicated. The move is necessary to accommodate MS fall trips. October Break 2019 takes place next week, Monday-Tuesday, 14-15 October.<br><br><strong>MAP GROWTH ASSESSMENT PARENT INFORMATION SESSION: THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER, TC, 8:30-9:30 AM</strong><br>Grade 4-10 students took the MAP growth assessment in September and October. Families will be able to access their child's results through the parent portal this week. Interested in learning more about the purpose of the assessment, and how to interpret your child's results? Come along to a session with the office of teaching and learning to learn more. Questions to<a href="mailto:jennifer_kirstein@asl.org"> Jen Kirstein.</a></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="font-size: 14px;"><br></span><br><strong></strong><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">FIND GENERAL MEETING: TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 47GER, 8:30 AM</strong><br>Come along and FIND out what’s new, and learn more about the upcoming Global Festival!<br><br><strong>COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: SUNDAY, 27 OCTOBER, 9 AM</strong><br>Are you and your family ready to volunteer for a great cause? Many of our community partners need our help painting rooms, organizing spaces, tidying gardens, sprucing up playgrounds and much more. There are many exciting projects to suit everyone—it's fun, rewarding and a great way to get involved with the ASL community and beyond. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9UEFugzAQfA0ckRfbgA8-kCagSLRSFKmKcoksY8DCYBdTmvT1NZdqZw47o13tTsspFoLGm3w4tXg7P9QktHm4kWeUIQx5PHBVpCyFPMuBZQVhjGABRAFkCIqUoDw2fFhX5yNcRmkV0Frpk97a3qhE2ikonV0mvzuBKhCq8uwuzbVtjv5APHat3cq7H5vaqRv6fe_g-ayLOjvP48Y-vvrj7XX9lPdLGN20-tnXxZqnCBigUCnJEUsgwYSS6lQcIOBE31hE0P4OSTa1CLlY7_d74oV3YtLmFexB6XnRcgh68j3uOUij1bxy4c3e_ceRU4qLP3N5Xlc">Sign up now!</a><br><br><strong>R.J. PALACIO AUTHOR VISIT: MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER</strong><br>We are excited to announce that R.J. Palacio, author of <em>Wonder</em>, will visit ASL to speak with students in Grades 2-8. Palacio will talk to older students about her new graphic novel, <em>White Bird,</em> which tells the story of Julian's grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish girl in occupied France during WWII. The Children’s Bookshop will sell signed copies of R.J.'s books in Lower School Reception on Friday, 15 November, and Monday, 18 November. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0uSgyAUPI3upEAgwoLFzFRyDesJGBlRqIcTK7cPbqa6F_3ZdDsjOYBsX3bMHkvaR79BiGNezU1qytnQLobeQPN54pMb5OCE0so7K7hijtPZWtFGsxxHLg3_avpH5XmeBEokCZ_VZUxPhK2qGCYEDL5Ujb9dhgg2pG5Kae0KRN8G01OmGa3oxUA1YYQLKR539c0q7_JHN4JeCwV5eQSLqRRi09aimWEL8V3rxYcdg11qTv7W65qNwe-HqZMu9_9wkJKrD_ShUlI">Pre-order your books now!</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><br><strong>K-GRADE 5 STUDENTS: FLU VACCINATION INFORMATION FROM THE NHS IMMUNIZATION TEAM<br></strong>Parents of students in K-Grade 5 are encouraged to <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9UMFuhCAQ_Ro9GhBQOXDo7qpJ0zZpe-hxMwIrRAQjutn264tp0sybZObNO7x5SjACwPK7vC56jcFf9QzWXZdJVIwjguvcCFU3wHlDCJVAYFAEYeAaKsrKoRwqnDthtm2JGXnKyi5BBRmLMYTR6UKG-Y_ZZ-23Y0yN38af02P6xMz3fGmVG5_fX-rbBx5b_vp18QEbWz563ddOJrlWdstIt8clI5doYLV-zK0oEeYYpSppjXiBC0IZ7drmhBNaduYZRcc3tLjrFeQaYjzs5Ku4wWzddzobbf1qpUl8sU9HDNLZ5FNAdMf2n0bNGGl-AYhRXzg">read a letter</a> from the NHS immunization team, and <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9UE1vhCAU_DV6NCCicuCw2qWtSU12093tzVAEJeJHQG22v754ad68w5vJS2ampRhxjsNdNIu0bp4aOXJtmmWgKSYAwSzsKVBIoRYK2SKYqwyAb4VTrlKBsQCYkNDQfl0XF6BTEDOP1updRt08d0ZGYh49pbSRh-IXFHCryHV4Zosl97cT_HiFSrJ6uX9Vj_qzKm-_rKxZdb3c-vfLUBX-Z9fyJ0Bsc0uAXlzPrZ66UNMYQAKBnzjJAIlghBKcsHNeQI8zLkmQgCNPEu3ScmFn5w4_oaWKj9o8vdxLPVktes9H23AUIYyW00q5M8f130eGMcr_AObFXzg">the accompanying leaflet,</a> about the flu vaccine. Should you elect for your student to have the vaccination, it will be administered via a nasal spray on Tuesday, 3 December, at ASL. Each student has been handed a form for parents to sign. Please sign and return the form to the ASL nurses before Thanksgiving Break, regardless of whether or not you wish for your student to receive the vaccine. If your child has a chronic condition, such as asthma or diabetes, or if anyone in the family is undergoing chemotherapy, the vaccination is also available from your GP. Questions to the <a href="mailto:nurses@asl.org">ASL nurses</a>.<br><br><strong>MUSIC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM</strong><br>Through this program, HS students offer weekly music lessons to help LS/MS students improve and develop their musical abilities. Sessions are free and take place on campus, and all mentors have completed a mentoring and safeguarding training course with the School. Questions to HS mentors <a href="mailto:sofia_janssen@asl.org">Sofia</a> or <a href="mailto:laura_boyle@asl.org">Laura</a>.</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><br><strong>ALUMNI ROLL CALL</strong><br>Congratulations to Margaret Bertasi ’10 who, in her fifth year of competing in the World Rowing Championships this summer, took home a gold medal in the Lightweight Women's Pair. Margaret is currently training in Boston, rowing out of the Riverside Boat Club on the Charles River. In April, she'll be racing to earn a spot on the US Olympic team! Want to hear more alumni news? Check out the latest issue of <em><a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T7mOwyAU_BrTGXEGU1AkK-c3rBfMBhQMFvjQ_v3iJpop5mhmZiM5gESHnVZXak6TWyDEaf2Ym9SEU4W84a-X1UoRNd-0BEVAKGCUzQ4GoIIKFI3ftrV2_N6xZ-N5nhhqxLm8m4O4Lyl8RV9czXuxrrYo5jTn1FuIMaR3D8X6cDgUDCNUU9LAhCIaU8yFFM9xeNDGUf7oTpBrqcCHK2BLrhXbvKBifmEJ8a_V3oVUgvUtx_vnumhjcGkzbdrlvk-VlHz4B6-nVVE">London Calling.</a></em><br><br><strong></strong><strong>GLOBAL FESTIVAL 'I AM ASL:' CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURE<br></strong>Acknowledge our similarities and celebrate our differences with the Global Festival 2020! Help us showcase our various cultural festivals, and learn how much we have in common while celebrating our cultural diversity. Happy Navratri, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur. We want to see your celebrations! <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxVks2uokAQhZ9GdxIa6IZesBBoVFDvVVHBDUFoaH5FQAGffnAWk0zqpJJTX1KbcyIVikEA5-_Qr2nTPiqflkFa-HWuIoh5EchzplIqxpIkIjFWKFUQhXcB4uguIBAoUILRvFBZ19UzcTkTzEl_X3DfJXBv2gRh82hbLnyUEwu_3OrxmYBfZiwPvnPpr9h6S3vDsGsLtONqm7aek0T2OGyt4so7GMserXa9_LFaMYe5GOqJd3Myetx2G6SMoHB3InLvUNqMekZI6H7Y5eew29jP4YHyX-FphvrZyA_ZujUD-wNvF941FyZm5BknA3mtPP7WnUdSOkKWWSBCa7YxQPZawxhho1f2DsNPD8Wl4ZjZqcH42dwXhQ7QUL3uVRzXIuWD3iGCTFCldacFNru8wMx1hkFbLX_CmhlJZi8JTJYs121vbca_pb7T2eZI9lAbT7fOQsOw7XrnilDu33L0djNtpR39zog0RAp6wRJcB7W_BZauvHp3cbaiXTJPVYEHGPDTCJLMYw5wogQlkygamESgjmcS_41C-j-KeaPGQZkW44QZTasmDdl05175twthkdKqU4O2-Lp_lZAhFJU_JJG1WQ">Use this form</a> to upload photos that show your family's cultural traditions and festivals to share with the community. Please note, all photos will be showcased at the Global Festival and then deleted.<br><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.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9jr0OgyAAhJ9GRgICIgND2-hrGP4sRBQDVtO3Ly7N3XJ3w31WMqIUA6eZdpdL2ia3qhCnfZEdE4hgDrzEnKCZIou6TnPNGbe9nrnTggiqrREgSn8ce0MeTTtWX9cFVYkw5XdNRmsQZIuwwKiqpRwJiCGhjI5D_8TVA3uJhqL7mcLTZWVyKgWatIIsZ7WG-K2zd2HLwfjaw89yI5sY3HbI-nWnPzlnjPQ_AQFDYA">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></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=""><span style=""><span style=""></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><span style=""></span><strong>TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION, LITERACY AND MEDIA (TILM) CORNER: THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 24-25 OCTOBER, ML</strong><br>The TILM team will be available during conferences to advise families and provide support for any media, information, literacy and technology queries. Parents are invited to bring in their devices if they require troubleshooting support with school services.<br><br><strong>HOST A VISITING ATHLETE</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br>ASL is excited to host the division one boys soccer ISSTs in November! The athletics department needs ASL families to host visiting students, Thursday-Saturday, 7-9 November. Those able to help should complete <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T81uhCAYfBq5SUD4Fj1waJvd1zCIKF8WxQDV9O2LadLMHObnMjNrEMYAOe14uJTjPrrNYBiPt37AwARXxOuJgWMw2x6kWVQ_WTtxsOAes5rmfmEkaF_KkRvx0XSvyuu6qMmBxrRWd6S4JrNVZYoPrqDNVfuYS2vaEzMW3Nf2r3MEdcf4wFlFJxUbKKdCgnw9-09e-YSvoZHsHinp6ZKxKeZMbdxI0ovZMPzU2jvcE1pfc_r9vt_ZgG4vuq663f9JBSD6X5jnVEo">this form</a>, and contact <a href="mailto:pranay_dhanani@asl.org">Pranay Dhanani</a> to make an appointment for a DBS check and/or ask any questions. Check out <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9ULtuhDAQ_BookR8YQ-EidwdFlFwTJVGuQcZewDqDwebQ5e9jmmhni52dYma0YFRKlu6qXcAHN7cwSWPb5S4KViGKeToK0AUngHGfK406BapgHS95QTUg2kucWjFu2xIS-pKQJkI7FbLBucFCptwUmbB4kDqMAFs4BHHx4IbOvl6bj9vz_Wtp9rpZG-5OWnfdc72R7fuHP1Z1_by8DVEO2mwJoYPRCb2g1AiCcIVRHJJzVGU4oznLm7o84YianaskR0eWPNvBS-VdCIeZ1IteTsb-xvcIZvZGjZHPHvejBGUNzJuQwR7XfxecMVr-AcrCX44">the host family itinerary</a>. In previous years, lower and middle school families have loved having a high school visitor for a couple of nights! Please consider helping out and supporting our Eagles.<span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CRAFT FAIR: CALLING FOR PARTICIPANTS! SUNDAY, 24 NOVEMBER, TC, 12-3:30 PM</strong><br>The popular annual craft fair showcases talents of ASL parents, faculty and staff, and coincides with the HS winter concert. Items for sale typically include watercolors, photography, stationery, ceramics, jewelry and clothing, but any unique handcrafted items are encouraged. Contact <a href="mailto:dumemoto@yahoo.com">Diane Umemoto</a> by Friday, 8 November, to express an interest in participating, with your name and the type of crafts you would like to display. Questions to <a href="mailto:sue_moffat@asl.org">Sue Moffat</a>. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. John’s Hospice.<br><br><strong>UPDATED DOG POLICY</strong><br>Owing to the composition of the new surfaces of the school’s playgrounds, and for health and safety concerns, we will no longer allow dogs onto the Waverley campus from Monday, 14 October. Families may not bring dogs to school (on leashes or in carriers, coats or bags) if they need to enter the Waverley campus from that date forward. Dogs should not be left on sidewalks outside of gates or entrances. Security personnel cannot supervise or take responsibility for dogs. Certified service dogs will be allowed access.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">PCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP</strong><br>The PCA Family Support Group's mission is to help ASL community members in times of crisis through community support by coordinating meals, transportation, childcare and more. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j92KwyAQhZ8m3kX8rfHCi92lfY3gqq1SE0WThn37Tigscxj4zsBwjjeSWyvRy801tF7WOSw25bk-zUVqwqlC0fiJWKmc0popzpgP_Ncr5thk6YUrT1E2cdtqH_jXwG6g4ziw7RmX9gDqLpaSx5zuAag6C_tul5T_xr7XWto2PlrZK0qGEaopgWFCEY0p5kKK23X6pqCr_NGDIGc-gV-hWddK79iVBTXzeQjnGNLakovg4_15FnM5hXUzEOik_35KSj69AdsiUSk">Learn more</a> about what we offer, or <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9UE1rhDAU_DV6lCQaNYccdt0VSktLWYTSi8T4osGPZI217f76JpfyZg5vBob3puc0FYLGh2wtbM6sLSxCz62deE4ZSnERj5zlFDCUPRSqywmU0HeE5VBIrCh0DMUzH_fduig9RaT26I10yWDMMEMizeIVZbbFBccTPHF9erLvLzdVY_cw6kOTvimaHj2_Vm9Nm-5W3YfdTcRO7PaZ388_j4rZiw35h4bvEBdrThBmGPkhWYFYgpM0o1l9Lc_Y40orFmUovJMlB2xCbsa5cE-8cSUWPf96ewS9blqOXk--ptCDnDWsOxduDtt_HQWlafkHp2Vgkw">sign up</a> to be added to the group of volunteers. Questions to <a href="mailto:pca.familysupport@asl.org"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Shannon Ashton and Molly Schmidt.</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></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="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br>TRIPS TO THE HONEYPOT LANE GARDEN (CANONS PARK)<br></strong>Students learn about nature and the environment while working in the garden. The following<br>grades will visit the garden at the School's Canons Park playing fields on these dates:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Tomorrow, Friday, 11 October: 2.4<br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday, 17 October: 1.1</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Friday, 18 October: 1.4</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Monday, 21 October: 1.3</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="">T</span>uesday, 22 October: 1.2</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Children should wear clothes appropriate for outdoor weather and physical activity. Remember to pack: a waterproof jacket (if rainy weather), 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<br>for the lunch program. Please apply sun cream to your child before arriving at school in the morning. Teachers can re-apply sun cream during the day if it is included in your child’s backpack. Students return to school for their regular dismissal time. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8FqhDAQ_Rq9NSQms5pDDtuih90VFtqeJYnpmhqNmChsv76RQpk3MPPmwbzXC6BSQr7rbjFr8HNnJmldt4ziBBxTUuaDAKk16LKUquccTr0mlTJKKcBVIhnkTgwxLiGj56xoEnqvA3p4_3AGaT_9Mdtk5niMqcnWDt8tFNeWfOiRTM84N0ukbXG53Jx9uYaNv3cq_uz3zzrJTW9jbkWBCSc4VcFKzBFBlAFr6uqVJNTwxjOGD_cM7WaVevUhHO_zVXzJybpnOg_GzqvVQ-LRNh6xtbPJl5DBHdt_-hKAVr9ZzVrV">Check your child's class code here</a>.<span style=""><span style=""><br><br><strong></strong><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS AND FIELD TRIPS</strong><ul><li>Tomorrow, Friday, 11 October: 4.4 open lunch</li><li>Tomorrow, Friday, 11 October: K2 field trip to Hampstead Heath</li></ul><strong><br>LS PARENT ACCESS TO SCHOOLOGY</strong><br>Lower school parents can now access Schoology, ASL’s new learning management system, which replaced PowerSchool Learning. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxVkkmvozAQhH9NcgsyiwEfOOSxZAJZyAKBXBAYsxOIccjy6x-Zw0ijLrXUXVJdvko1KMYxnI846gkdultE2rhsor7WZIiAyCvzQktUTAifpEgQiCwqiSJKAo6RJKsYSRKU5o1WMNbPxOVMsCb9jeC-S-RGQmNMu2HgcNdOHv769hN5Jr95GUsvMgK2JYeGAv7zXq1YcDSP6TbwL2rbymGGTka288ePyPJKX8H8Civj4zTezWuXKZWnaD_C_q4_pmAL0bu31t7ZkZrwurx29llv88Z_Oeu39XPX8-fhFK3j87vbdUdYZnkRDhlzWnwBVRUYdhjuIgkyZO3DGCeh1bvuM7LAH1ktHrXkImGzGMVjtlHqZIFfrh09LjafGYuUAh9jFlWDktKrohTnau3UZpHneMjXtXM6XE7hy_X0PcHKWd_Xi9x2fdIK6gXG6EA-fu88RqXZ3F1aJGMcgG1h3FpRgKvkzlp2x0EGooO-fKKclVeLmvNSEwCPeDCNICkAcTwnThwsU_3hJ5lQRzMJfAFI_wOYUy2L27J5T3ZByhstcTH9uUf9bQBuSnJjWjw03-tfERQIRfUXJ3u1Xg">Learn more</a> about how to access your accounts on the web and using the mobile app.<br><br><strong>IPOP CLASSES</strong><br>Parents are reminded that no IPoP classes take place the week of Monday, 14 October.<br><br><strong>NATURE PLAY THE WILD WAY: SATURDAY, 19 OCTOBER, 2 PM<br></strong>How does your family successfully balance green time and screen time? Need strategies to engage your child in rich sensory play? LS PE teacher Jody Matey invites lower school families to join her on Hampstead Heath for an afternoon of unstructured nature play. Meet in the grassy field behind The Pryors, off Lime Avenue, NW3 1BP. Rain or shine, see you there! <br><br><strong>HALLOWEEN PARADE: THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER, FFG, 1:30 PM</strong><br>This is a regular school day until it's time for the parade. For this reason, we ask that children bring a costume to school (in a clearly labeled bag), which does not require face paint or hair color. Children will change into their costumes at lunch. It's helpful if children wear T-shirts and tights or shorts under their regular clothes for easy changing. Parents are welcome to attend the parade—the gym opens at 1:15 pm. <br><br><strong>FAMILY MATH NIGHT: THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER, 5-6 PM<br></strong>Bring your child and join in the fun playing games and thinking strategically! Most games and activities are geared towards working with one child at a time, so if you have more than one LS child, you are welcome to use the childcare provision in the library. Meet in LSR (for Grade 2) or grade-level pods (K1-G1 & G3-4.)<br></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" val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y use.<br><br><strong>PCA PARENT SOCIAL: THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER, ML, 7:30-9:30 PM</strong><br>MS parents are invited for conversation and canapés immediately following the technology parenting session. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T7luAyEU_JqlRBwP8ygoHMtWpChtlG7FkrdeZPYQbCz578M20UwxRzPz440OwbBn7DcqdV16mkPK_fbwJ-OElpZNflAjDjbIoHEYpVQC7UCkTogIIHRk2U_7vtVOnzt1axzXMld-z9R0JFvh_XV38P31-YGXM0teCemkaFBgheOSazBwu-KbbLyai-tAHDOAP6mEWNZaeVxnVvwY5pRfrZ4oLSXFqeX893HsjznRsvtQ8-H-b1hjNP4BT6pG6w">RSVP.</a></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" 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="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><br><strong>MS PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 24-25 OCTOBER</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxVkUmPozAQhX9NcmtkFgM-cCDdZGEZ1IFEIRdkbBMWswRIYvrXN5nDSKN6KunVJ9XhPWpBFWO4fpK0Z8PYtSlrcMnTvrZ0iIAqG-vCyoFOqakQQqmCDYJ0AFQsEwZ0oGhUy9bcKqapX6n2Stku-vtCei9ZerIBk6EbR4l0zcLIm7svVJnAe1X2d-F-NGGSmdke6rOzG5_11ZV55GfnMMLP_RSfdk5IZtUPfoKfZCdafxYXJXhg1lZGwPoLRKGn88wn1Zc4bT07uODukNwqN46-uX1M7PKQuJvAGLYTVtr6ftxf7q2a3yMzjnPOcH6CPn_0X1MwC7tLPkVDE1_wgW4IwckIr8drdo5a7Y9_jh7MzzqbXuMCiY-X6OVD1_e8PiN3QEWaF2nsKZSpF3QTts5EP3A9ZGUqOluGt2fVOKO3Li0FyEgGyyiaAZAkS6oGta1jbuRFDvxEKw28w9P-D289WDluSj4vuGBlO5SkWO7So363R3jJ2snCI3-7fyUaEKrmLy3zoHQ">Parent-teacher conference</a> registration closes on Friday, 18 October. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to speak with any (or all) of their child’s teachers for up to 10 minutes each. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0FywyAUQ09jdmHAgDELFm0nuYaHfn8HJhhccOLJ7YM3Hb2NpI00WyWcU-QF04al5jTh6kKctocdlGGCa-LtLwgzGADNQcsBx35Wikl-YuZ5USRav-9b7cRX198ax3FQVyPN5d4c5LRgwQR4Ae_SHS8F_55YdxJsz7jhrKmXmhnKqZBK3q7jN29c1Y_pJDsHSfrC4qDkWinklRS7uDXEd6s9hlQC-JbT5-N8AjFg2m1bcLr_Q1opMX4AJ8xMIg">Change your conference booking here.</a><br><br></span><strong>LOST ITEMS</strong><br>If your child is missing anything, please remember to check MS lost and found.</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%"> 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=""><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>INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP WITH BRENDA CONLAN: TODAY, THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER, TC, 6:30-8:30 PM<br></strong>This session is for students currently enrolled in the Grade 10 health class (along with a parent or guardian) to discuss issues relating to alcohol and other drugs. RSVP to </span></span><span style="font-size: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 to <a href="mailto:anitagarg@yahoo.com">Anita</a>.<br><br><strong>FIND BOOK CLUB: TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 47GER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine</em> by Gail Honeyman. This beautifully written debut novel explores loneliness and the lasting effects of trauma. Light lunch provided. RSVP to <a href="mailto:kcflaherty@gmx.com">Kerry</a>.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND LIVING WELL GROUP: WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM</strong><br>Join us at Core Collective St. John's Wood for a private group TRX class in their new studios! Located at 51 St. John's Wood High Street, Core Collective offers a number of different fitness classes, and we'll be among the first to experience the new facility. TRX is a series of suspension ropes where you use your body weight to work out—so much fun! Spaces are limited. RSVP to <a href="mailto:anne.fousse@gmail.com">Anne Foussé.</a><br><br><strong>FIND GLOBAL EATS: FRIDAY, 1 NOVEMBER, 12 NOON</strong><br>Join us on a Halloween-themed double-decker sightseeing tour of London's landmarks, including Westminster Abbey and the Royal Albert Hall. We will ride the B Bakery bus while enjoying commentary and a traditional British tea. The cost is £55, paid in advance. RSVP to <a href="mailto:elahitina@gmail.com">Tina</a> by the end of today, Thursday, 10 October.<br><br><strong>JEWISH AFFINITY GROUP: SUNDAY, 3 NOVEMBER, 10 AM-12 NOON</strong><br>Join group facilitators Nanette Pakula and Amy Cohen along with faculty, staff and parents, for snacks and conversation at the <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0FuxCAQe024FUGAJBw4bKvdb0SzZCh0IYmAZNXfl1yqsWTZPoy9GCUAFDntvGMu2zpjghDn_WUGpZngI_FGu6dVWuLkhJTDIkAsT-Y0lwBCDz2SaHyte-nEresfDT_4DsWno-CR6Ja_6fFq7hlKqI3fHmr58JixCQvuIhJMz7jmrF0vR6Ypp0Iq-bhPn7zhrr50J9nVTdITM9i8lULtlkg2DlKIvy32GNYcrG9-e3mNsjHgWg2UeKn_baNSYvoD0zlPxA">Jewish Museum Cafe in Camden</a>. RSVP to <a href="mailto:amy_cohen@asl.org">Amy</a> and <a href="mailto:nanette_pakula@asl.org">Nanette</a> by tomorrow, Friday, 11 October.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND EAST ASIA CULTURE CLUB: LUNCH AND SHOP, TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER, 12 NOON</strong><br>Join us for lunch at Bang Bang Oriental food hall with 20+ different Asian cuisine to choose from. After lunch, we can go shopping at Loon Fung Asian grocery store next door. Questions and RSVPs to <a href="mailto:cleocoleen@hotmail.com">Cleotilde</a>.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND BOOK CLUB: TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>Waking Lions</em> by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Originally written in Hebrew and set in Israel, the thriller is described in the <em>New York Times</em> book review as "a commentary on privilege and otherness, challenging readers to confront their own blind spots and preconceptions.” Light lunch provided. Location TBC. Questions and RSVPs to <a href="mailto:kcflaherty@gmx.com">Kerry</a>.<br><br><strong>BRAIN FOODIES</strong><br>Join us for a discussion around <em>Born a Crime</em>, by Trevor Noah, on Monday, 4 November, 10:30 am-12 noon, at a home near Kensington High Street. We started the year well, with 20 people participating in our last talk. No one gets in trouble for not having finished the book! No fee, just fun. RSVP to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@gmail.com"></a><a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader</a>.<br></span></span></span><span style=""></span></span></span></span></span></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.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9TksOgyAUPI0sCfh4IgsWbaPXMK-IlRTFoDXp7YubZmYxn8XMaBGIkJ1u2Hze0zr4hUIctrdt0AiQms3WSxAGGvJkEECPTQ2kJo3KSTE9tWPRzsexVXCr6r6Q9shTfhXFgq2FNFIU1EoLwyUHharv2rss7PBhKiWuScVPn8nltO_cpYVlO9ES4rfUsw9rDm4uOf-8r68uBr8etgxd7n9ZI0L7A8kJQGM">asl.org</a>. If you need more information about Take Note, please contact Communications Coordinator <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org">Lydia Crump</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=""><span style="font-size: 10px;">Safeguarding your personal information is something that we take very seriously. All data is held in compliance with Data Protection Law. View ASL's <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j8GOwyAMRL8m3IogwBIOHNqq_Y0IGadBJQFBNlH-fsll5XeZGckee6uEc4rsMGYsNa0jLi7EMX_tjzJMcE1mO3nPPWIvvBaDQUDPUDMzDY55rjWQaOdty7UT965_N47joK5GmsqnqVzC7uC85RQDnCTYnnHDWZtetjWUUyGVfL-GB2-81NN0kl0tJN2xOCipVgppIcVObgnxbPGMYS0B5ubT3-9VH2LAdbPt7KX-v9BKieEPdfJJIw">parent privacy notice</a> and the </span></span><a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j82OgyAcxJ9GbhI-_hQ5cOhu2tcwFHAlRSFgNb598bKZuczMZX5OC26MQLsdsy81raNfTIhjfuubUIRTiWYNREpm4eX4ywkHnt-EZUoa7oFNk3Uo6nnbcu34vWPP5uM4sKkRp_LXUi5hN_bsc4rBnh3jU-2zWX3sGbABBc0IVZQ0MZBEYYo5CHg-hh_a_BC_qgNyvQK8-2JsSbVimxZU9GSWEM82zz6sJdi59fjzvnBsDH7ddLtxpX8qKQQfvqfCTVU"><span style="font-size: 10px;">advancement office privacy notice.</span> </a></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table class="main" width="640" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" > <tr class="social-icons" align="left" bgcolor="#F47A20"> <td align="left" style="padding: 10px 30px; font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T0tuxCAUO01YIn4vgQWLtpq5RkT5CBQCEaQT9fZDNiN7Y1uybKeBGwPoZdfDt17L6neT8npsegZFOF1Q1ACBW8lmNQsASgkJJEgnJJXKscUxlHU8z6NP_Gtiz8HrunAw1v_WumFb92GZ3bdkTek21ppTybW4WlDSjFBFyQATC1GYYi5APB_ymw4-4EdNgtyTBH75Zmyrvd-VqOlg9pT_Rxx9KqM8Dh__bfcXm5MvpzY93-pzaQHg8g2kv0zU" target="_blank" style="text-align: center; text-decoration: none; margin-right: 5px;"> <img src="http://www.asl.org/uploaded/Misc_design/facebook_white.png" border="0" width="40" height="40"/> </a> <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9TsuOwyAQ-5pwRAzMFHLgsF21vxEhMlFQyUPAttq_X3JZ2Rfbku3ZkwmBxDtOJ5d67BNvIeXpfPkbjcqAFatHsHZ2UZNFxdFZbW6M84ILBAIHs8h-be2sg_ka9LOzfVJrXGQ8tq5CzTt_qkheKxhBdWi0apQgDRI-H-4OnQ_6HgdU1zzKN5cQy1Hr1SGKX8KW8m-PV057SXHtvvx5Xb9jTrw331cu9X_fEhn3B40ARXg" target="_blank" style="text-align: center; text-decoration: none; margin-right: 5px;"> <img src="http://www.asl.org/uploaded/Misc_design/twitter_white.png" border="0" width="40" height="40"/> </a> <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8EOgyAU-xo5EhCeyIHDtmy_YZ6IkwzBgJvZ3w8vS3tpmzTtZEAgAvnYYXO5pDi4FX0YtpfpQDPBFVmMslaMU9-hglE6Nwpg49zx2WkpO9RAgln2fSuNuDTto_I4Dupj2fGZcaU2rdXD4mNIcUqxCuJNy7jmrKKVimnKqZAgH_f-yivvcNONZOcUST8uo82plLOJZDPj6sO3xovzMXu7VJ--X-cHG7yLu8ESTvW_ogBE_wOrO0pW" target="_blank" style="text-align: center; text-decoration: none; margin-right: 5px;"> <img src="http://www.asl.org/uploaded/Misc_design/insta_white.png" border="0" width="40" height="40"/> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" style="color: #FFFFFF; padding: 10px 30px; font-family: Arial;" bgcolor="#F47A20"> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">The American School in London</span><br> One Waverley Place<br> London NW8 0NP<br> <br> <a href="//www.asl.org" style="color: #FFFFFF;">www.asl.org</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:takenote@asl.org" style="color: #FFFFFF;">takenote@asl.org</a><br> <br> <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxNkdtugzAMhp8GLlEghMMFF-0oFZXCtI22pDdVGtIRziLQlj79wiZNlX9Z8mfLsn7nAYKUIv3Gzj0fZNeeeUNFfe6rwEE-gKarF4HrMcBNEyDrwqjn2LkNcsZMnyIbAe4zvQ6KceylBleaFSldaSPq2bjxgbKhk9Lgk6JU1irL6SLZIPpRdK0qG9rSb67BqOKzBkM-77rLMSrjshPkeGiS8lDgcP8kKYOkTESSKhaSJznGz_dw9UiO-xlb5H5KyQOnmyf5imXcfBb5NhIkS-rfPVkiM-uFibs4ZcWdZjvF6ttFxE5cxnecViNOVyMuP_c4jZ0kZA4O13SZZ9vDzCx_yuB6WHbilD3UHeL6oY5W0kVgAdM3gQrLdoFvmAa0kR1tvLWptEFvvmaDxVv7xRfWNfoQ_Nml2gUX7SBYobgxVctTWC14OwbKuqX6_42LEPR-AAYrkiI" target="_blank" style="color: #FFFFFF;"></a> <br> <p style="font-size: 10px;"></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="main" width="640" height="30"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> 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