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ays, applications, or whatever else is on your mind. Please note that attendance is not mandatory. If you work better from home, please do so; however, these are two days that, given the timing, can be very helpful in allowing you to make great progress on applications, so please use the time wisely.<br><br>We encourage all students to check in with their respective college counselor this week in order to ensure a smooth process of submissions and that you are on track to meet all deadlines. Also, please make sure to update Maia with all of your colleges and accurate application plans (early action, early decision, regular decision, etc.).<br><br>Parents, please note that the college counselors will be in the Learning Commons during Parent-Teacher Conferences working with Seniors. If you would like to have a quick check-in, please e-mail your respective counselor ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly.<br><br>Thanks and have a great short week!<br>Mr. Hauck<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: #000000;"> <h1 style="text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #e67e22;" width="100%"> ANNOUNCEMENTS </h1> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; line-height: 22px; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; color: #000000;"><strong>SAVE THE DATES:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>October 24-5th:</strong> Parent-Teacher Conferences. University Application Fiesta for G12 students with college counselors.</li><li><strong>October 24-5th:</strong> Application Fiesta will begin 9AM in Learning Commons. Students should bring laptops</li><li><strong>October 26th:</strong> Cornell University information session in the Mellon Library at 2pm <a href="https://admissions.cornell.edu/rsvp/conversations-about-cornell-%E2%80%93-american-school-london-afternoon">(RSVP)</a> or 6pm <a href="https://admissions.cornell.edu/rsvp/conversations-about-cornell-%E2%80%93-american-school-london-evening">(RSVP)</a>.</li><li><strong>October 29th:</strong> Mapping the Future: Making the Most of High School And Beyond for G9 and G10 parents. 7-8:30pm School Center.</li><li><strong>November 2nd:</strong> SAT Subject Tests only</li><li><strong>November 8th: </strong>Registration deadline for December 7th SAT exam</li></ul><br><strong>HALLOWEEN IS NEXT WEEK!</strong><br>We will have a HS assembly and hope you all enjoy the holiday! At the same time, please be mindful of your costume’s impact on others. Best “rule” for this situation -- if you have a question about whether or not you might hurt someone else’s feelings with your costume, don’t wear it ... go for another idea! Thanks for your thoughtfulness.<br><br><strong>ASL PEER TUTORING CENTER</strong><br>The ASL Peer Tutoring Center is now open! We offer peer-to-peer tutoring and academic support to other high school students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Come by the computer science room (W-304) on Tuesday or Thursday anytime between 3:30 to 4:40pm and get one-on-one help from your peers. Talk to Dom Alberts or Maya Bajpai for more information.<br><br><strong>PCA COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: </strong><strong>SUNDAY, 27 OCTOBER, 9 AM</strong><br>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/eJw9UMtqwzAQ_Br7KCzrYfmgQxoTE3ALIVBCLkaVJUf1Q6pk3LRfX-lSdvews7vD7AycICFIvsveKR_s2qtFmLl3E6ekhkXJ8genkNaUFhrRD8W0ZrUYRI0FkRWGhOgyn_lj21zI0CErTzEHKwMYrR1nBaRdIqKtX0KaxFKx4OlwdpfuOnRNeMEBucHuh3uYutapW_H7quHz2bKWntdpr9--xub2c32X90s83Y36TnS54WUBo8YYJa5QASA4HiNzxQhuGlxH_Rku0jsY7MoL6W0ISU_u-adaV6OV76UXZoxrIszA-jEZIWej1o1HJHX_flSEIPYHX8ZgdQ">Sign up now!<br></a><br><strong>DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THIS WEEKEND</strong><br>Fall back, 27th October!<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">MORGAN STANLEY PROGRAM:</strong><br>Morgan Stanley is seeking applications from female juniors and seniors to their Step In, Step Up program on February 18-19, 2020.<br><br>SISU provides students with an in-depth introduction into investment banking alongside a comprehensive overview of how various divisions and roles interact with one another across the firm. The program includes engaging case studies, group presentations, panel sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.<br><br>Students can click <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/students-graduates/programs/early-insights/step-in-step-up-program-emea/">here</a> to find out more about Step In, Step Up and <a href="https://morganstanley.tal.net/vx/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/1/opp/9132-Step-In-Step-Up-Programme-February-2020/en-GB">here</a> to apply directly to the February SISU program. Students should apply with a CV and cover letter before the application deadline of January 11, 2020.<br><br><strong>UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS</strong><br><br>(Visits take place in Academic Advising and College Counseling, unless otherwise noted)<br><table style=""><tbody><tr><td>Syracuse University</td><td>11/11/2019</td><td>9:15AM - 9:45AM</td></tr><tr><td>Sewanee</td><td>11/11/2019</td><td>9:20AM - 9:55AM</td></tr><tr><td>University of Miami, Penn State, Ringling College of Art and Design</td><td>11/18/2019</td><td>9:20AM - 9:55AM</td></tr><tr><td>Allegheny College</td><td>11/25/2019</td><td>9:20AM - 9:25AM</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Remember to check MAIA regularly for upcoming college visits and sign up for them.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">A FEW MOMENTS WITH MRS. RICHARDSON:</strong><br>Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts ever: here are some words of wisdom from her.<br><br><em style="font-weight: bold;">"If you're having fun, that's when the best memories are built."<br>"I'd rather regret the risks that didn't work out than the chances I didn't take at all."<br>"I take things one step at a time."</em><br><br>Good advice. Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nP5CzMyM0o">her journey here</a>. Wow!<br></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="https://www.facebook.com/americanschoolinlondon" 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="https://twitter.com/aslnews" 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="https://www.instagram.com/asinlondon/" 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> <br> <a href="https://family.veracross.eu/asl/subscription/manage?key=eyJobWFjIjoiOWIwMGFiNTM3YTUwZTYzNTdkZGE5NTk3NzE4ODk5M2Y1MDM4NmY3MiIsImRhdGFiYXNlIjoiYXNsX2RhdGFiYXNlIiwiZXhwaXJhdGlvbiI6IjIwMTktMTEtMDRUMTY6MDE6MDBaIiwicGVyc29uX3BrIjoiMTcxNDYifQ==" 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> </tr> </table> <img width="1px" height="1px" alt="" src="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/o/eJw9js0OgyAQhJ-mHMkuAroHLto-h1kRIvE30Jr07auXHmfmy-QbnamYjTh9f4Rc9q0PK6elP2ZnrTIalJicgqEiRrB2xCFiQB6ork2MkVgHBSJdCBKCQrQAxkqU1jTPptWaOmo7epmHhvtYyzNk9nkvRfp9FdlFXtPyveYppC0nP129_My3kV9S2N6Oy3Knv1htCPQP-Zw5DA"></body> </html>