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 style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style=""><br><strong>ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE: 10 DAYS, 259 DONORS, £25,000 UNLOCKED!</strong><br>Thank you! Your remarkable generosity during the Annual Fund participation challenge creates infinite possibilities. We are filled with gratitude towards the community that always goes above and beyond to facilitate extraordinary learning.<br><br><strong>CLEAR OUT YOUR KITCHEN CUPBOARDS FOR CITY HARVEST<br></strong>Have any spare food from Thanksgiving? Clearing out the pantry before heading out for the break? Or just feeling the holiday giving spirit? Donate your spare food items (non-perishable/store cupboard or canned goods) to City Harvest! This local food bank collects spare pantry items and redistributes them to local food kitchens, feeding hundreds of families throughout the year. Help us make sure no person goes hungry this holiday season. Drop off your items in the boxes around school with a 'donate' sign—find them in Lower School Reception, MS/HS offices and at Waverley Place Reception. Questions to <a href="mailto:sean_ross@asl.org">Sean Ross</a>.<br><br><strong></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE </strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;">PCA SENIOR CITIZEN WINTER CONCERT AND TEA</strong><br>The PCA still needs volunteers to help with this year's senior citizen winter concert! Help decorate the Commons tomorrow, Friday, 6 December, and lend a hand at the tea on Saturday, 7 December. Approximately 175 senior citizens are expected to attend, so we need all hands on deck. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9T82KhDAYexq9bWn79c9DD8PAvIZ8ra2WqVasjszbr-5hIQSSQEgGG2WnRWw_vl_DVsvShxlT7te3VdpIIU07WcZlCIINHjiNQgdwhiOwDpyMxklss532fa0NPBr-unCeJ6lpXI51DEs6KvFlvuyxXKSoo0EgSlQ8oItO_RRcp5LTgN82WU5ZxziVTAGAJIwYqfVTKmoovKB76EbQeyKQT9jQb6X-1bebjTin_L3iKaRlS366fHK8728-p7DsFmu-1f9FrQ2HX_oGUdY">Sign up to volunteer!</a> Questions to <a href="mailto:pca.fota@asl.org">Lisa Kolaja</a>.<br><br><strong><span style=""></span></strong></span><strong>VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT AT ASL: SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER, 8 AM-4 PM</strong><span style=""><br>Volunteering as a judge is a great way to get involved in the community and to see what students from ASL, southeast England and Europe are doing. There are three areas to judge—robot design, research project and core values. No experience is needed for any of the categories. Email <a href="mailto:colin_bridgewater@asl.org" style="background-color: initial;">Colin Bridgewater</a> to volunteer. Please note, parents of competing ASL students are ineligible to judge.<br><br><strong>FIND GENERAL MEETING: TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER, BR, 8:30-10:30 AM</strong><br>Join the FIND team for coffee and conversation.<br><br><strong>MELLON LIBRARY CLOSURE</strong><br>Please note, the library will close early, at 3 pm, on Wednesday, 11 December.<br></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="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BUS DISMISSAL TIMES: FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER</strong><br>The transport department is unable to accommodate bus transfers on the last day of school.<br></span><ul><li><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=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Kindergarten students leave classrooms at 11:25 am, to depart on buses at 11:35 am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><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=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Grade 1-4 students leave classrooms at 11:45 am, to depart on buses at 11:55 am</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><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=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;">Grade 5-12 students leave classrooms at 12 noon, to depart on buses at 12:10 pm</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>ALUMNI ROLL CALL</strong><br>Did you know that Luke Bandeen '17 interned at Ecofleet, the mindful delivery service start-up founded by alumni parent Farah Asemi '11? Catch the latest news in the latest issue of<em> </em><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j7sOwyAUQ78mbEE8QzIwVJX6GxG9vWlQCUSQh_r3JUslD_bxYr_spAejJnLAuGIuKY64OB_G9WM702ulezJbgWC4cKhASeSIk2SsGzolGD7B4JMEO2_bWhp5a8Sj6jxP6kqgKb9rcmFfov-bNmNJewYsFYUUXym24ELw8d26DLM_kHgrGB-4YJp3UkpNOe21MXfdsZ7JhxxuplHsWirpgdlBTqVQSAvJdnKLD99az-hj9jBXTvfPdRGCx7jZOu1K_6fG9EL-AGlaVgk"><em>London Calling.</em></a><br><br><span style=""><strong>NEIGHBOURCARE CHRISTMAS DAY ELDERLY LUNCH: WEDNESDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 11 AM-3 PM</strong><br>Join other ASL and SJW families to help serve lunch to the elderly at the Danubius hotel in St. John's Wood. Contact <a href="mailto:marissa.omalia@icloud.com">Marissa O'Malia</a> to sign up.<br><br><strong>WINTER SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND GEAR SWAP</strong><br>Join the HS sustainability council, MS green team, LS change-makers and PCA community service committee for a winter sports swap shop! Bring your gently used ski, boarding and skate gear to Lower School Reception on Wednesday, 15 January, and pick up something “new to you” on Thursday-Friday, 16-17 January. Save the environment, save money and stay fit! Questions to </span></span></span></span><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="mailto:Marisa_Wilson@asl.org">Marisa Wilson.</a><br><br><strong>SAVE THE DATES FOR PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 6-7 FEBRUARY<br></strong>These are no-school days for all students, however, Grade 3-12 students participate in conferences with their parents. More details will follow in the new year.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>GLOBAL FESTIVAL 'I AM ASL:' CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURE</strong><br>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. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxVkkuvokAUhH-N7iQ0TTf0ggVPFdR7VVRwQ7B5NE8RUMBfPzqLSSapnKTqS86mKlISRCQxmb9o0MRtd6-DuAqzMmgKBUsyEpE8Z0ockgTJlJcSjEIIQEgpL0cRjrAoE5mE81Jhfd_MoDoTrI_-vuC-R-BecRvS9t51HL1XH0a_3B7IyQS_zFD3gXseLsR-iTvDcBobdNNyk3W-m0bONG7s8sK7hEh-XG8H6W13sEAFpHrqX908Pmz6NZYnUHpbiL0bEteTnpsm9d7s_LPfrp3HeMfFr_CwqH4yin2-6qzQeaPrmfeshUWY-UjS0Xwuff7anyazcoU8t0GEV2xtgPy5QgkmxiDvXEYePk4qw7XyY0vIo70tSh3gsX7e6iRpYMyHg2sKkolrrT8uiNUXJWGeO47aUv2hDTPS3FFNlKqs0B1_ZSW_lb7V2fpg7pA2Ha-9jcdx0w_uBeMiuBb45eXaUjsEvRFp2CzjMxHRKmyCDbB1-Tl4i5MdbdN5pgg8IEDgEcAQQsQBTkaSpCPMyzy0IFGlmch_q4D_VzFvlSSssnL6YBZndZtR9sm5Z_HdAi2zuO6VsCu_7t8kJEkW4B8nSrWy">Use this form</a> to upload photos that show your family's cultural traditions and festivals to share with the community. You can also use the hashtag #IASMASL2020 on Instagram to share your celebrations. Please note, all photos will be showcased on the ASL website and 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.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jrsOhCAURL9GSgJcngWF2cTfMIC4EvERdDX794vNJtOcmeLMYEdhFB_RFfo9lmNb-7i4lPt9tlJpwYVGkw2ekUgheuADdZxKaYzTxnPnlGSgUbbTee4NtA3rau77xu7IeCvvSsF7lCwj1FBGBJUAIDDFWij1EpJoAh2YVjWcPGbAVywulO04cNgWVOzolpS_dZ5iWksKU-3xZ34uh5zietrqeuj_XCnN4AcZ0kNG">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></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" bord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 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;"><span style=""><span style=""><br><strong></strong><strong>LOST AND FOUND</strong><br>Please check the lost and found rails in Lower School Reception. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at 12 noon on Thursday, 12 December.<br><br></span></span><strong>LS LUNCH PROGRAM: SECOND SEMESTER</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJxFkM2KhDAQhJ9mvBnyY3485DAMzGtIaDubYDSSOMq-_UZYdqEuX3Udqnq2Xo568N0J046l5m3C1cU07YtV2shBmi5YP_NhMOi5Ywz5bJSeNXBDOWPAldJdsuE49voQzwd_N13XRVxNJJevRhVCzqlP0eM_VSxnBKzNAXdgidsdTfnC0v9GdgcLzn36bBB6n8vaRcspGxmnkikhhCSMGKn1SypqqHiL8akfA70HCHJicVByrQTy2hXr3RrTdzsHjFuJEJpPPsu9HFLE7bCt8U1_D9DacPEDX69dlA">The menu and registration form</a> are now live. Parents should complete one form per child for semester II. Please complete the form only once. Changes to the form should be made through <a href="mailto:catering@asl.org">catering.</a> The form is available for two weeks after the new semester begins.<br><br><strong>SIBLING ATTENDANCE AT EVENTS/PERFORMANCES</strong><br>We always want to be supportive of sibling attendance at events and performances that occur during the school day. We also want to respect the program in each classroom and specialist area. If there is a rehearsal to which all grades are invited, siblings should attend the rehearsal, regardless of when parents are attending. If there is no scheduled rehearsal, siblings may attend a performance only if there is no class event (field trip, ERB testing or other in-class assessment, key unit introduction, etc.) that would be disruptive to learning if missed. Requests should be made to the classroom teacher at least 24 hours in advance.</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 style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING EVENT: WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER, 2:15-4 PM</strong><br>MS students are invited to join the Pink Ribbon Club's holiday cookie decorating event. Cost is £6 per student and all proceeds go to breast cancer research and awareness. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9kMtugzAQRb8GlsjG-MHCiyQVVaRKUZqqjxUCY4OFwdQGkvD1NZtKcxdzrmY0cxuucE4zFa-inKTzdizlUGlTTj0nlOEMs7jjoKqZErWgGa4BaypIFJSBEEIxyySODe_mefIROkRpEaqxwietta2RibBDIMq6we9OkAyCxeE8Xd9u6nU-o8uP-d4ux9-udI-CmmX7oqf3qUshdDmZ79tD5p95Kz6et2sYXbW87-siVCx-itCLV6XRYx9rngKYwxRgSBBCOIEJw5SeMAEMoALlBxplYH8PJat0lXDW-_2-2HFVDdo8g91JPTotusCTpd9zEUbLceaVN3v3Hw-lLEV_SN5mGA">Sign up for your child</a> by Tuesday, 10 December. Questions to HS students <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jk0KwyAUhE8Tl6K-6NOFi1LoNYL1p5GaGEwa6O1rNoXZzAzDN8EmaXBM5PTTFtte1ykuLpdpe1uFWo5Sk9kaJ7xMo04YHEQVwtOAUZ4jk-EpFJJi5-PYBrgN4tF1uPXMU3N1GJnbC63t1VOSrWDccMEkVwAgKadaIt6lYprBA8wN--DCAz1jc77Vfae-LqTZ5JZcvr2eY15b9nPP6ed9_fYlx_WwHXS5_31ELeAHwYBFTQ">Tanvi</a> or <a href="mailto:priya_shah@asl.org">Priya</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" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" bordercolor="#FFFFFF" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td style="padding: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 reminded that, owing to assessments, the High School will run an amended schedule, Tuesday-Friday, 10-13 December. Assessments will take place every day, including the half day on Friday, 13 December. It is important that students are present.</span></span></span><br></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" 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=""><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>2020 SUMMER PROGRAMS: EMPLOYMENT PORTAL NOW OPEN FOR STUDENTS</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jzuOwyAYhE9jSsTDvAqKKJKvYWH8s2YDxgInVm6_uFlpmm-mmJnVBmHUGNDHzwfUVvYZsotpPl5WKi1GodFmA1DCVy-1CxQWzbQTZjWLloYKp4CiZLfzPAb-GNjUdV0Xdi3hUn86tXfOUH_L0lC0jFBDGRFUcs4FplgLpZ5CEk34xM1DDSO5B3D8gep8La1hXzKqNrgc07fHG8S9Rr91H79f93KfIuyn7ZU3_R9QSjP-B7qaRtk">The portal is now open</a> for students who wish to sign up for summer employment. All students who will be age 17 by 29 August 2020 are welcome to apply. Students may apply for summer programs, or roles supporting facilities, media services and performing arts. The deadline for applications is Friday, 10 January 2020.</span><br></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: 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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND LIVING WELL GROUP: HEALTHY HOLIDAY IDEAS COOKING DEMO, TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER, 10 AM-12 NOON</strong><br>Join us to learn more about how to make nutritious dishes for the festive season, as well as tips and tricks for keeping the whole family healthy over the holidays. Hosted at a local home, TBC. RSVP to <a href="mailto:anne.fousse@gmail.com">Anne Fousse</a>. Limited places available.<br><br><strong>FIND ITALIAN CULTURE GROUP: FESTIVE LUNCH, TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER, 12:30 PM </strong><br>Join us for a delicious festive lunch ahead of Winter Break, hosted at a house in Kensington. Try traditional Italian holiday classics along with other innovative dishes. RSVP to <a href="mailto:irenezia@yahoo.co.uk">Irene Zia</a> by Tuesday, 26 November. Limited places available.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND BOOK CLUB: TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER, 47GER, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>The Emigrants</em> by W.G. Sebald. An emigrant himself, Sebald weaves themes of loss and memory through the stories of four Jewish men living in exile. The multi-award-winning novel was originally written in German. Light lunch provided. Questions and RSVPs to <a href="mailto:kcflaherty@gmx.com">Kerry</a>.<br><br><strong></strong><strong>FIND BOOK CLUB: THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY, 12:30-2:30 PM</strong><br>Join us to discuss <em>An American Marriage</em> by Tayari Jones. Winner of the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction, the novel explores cultural bias and gender roles in America. Light lunch provided. Location TBC. Questions and RSVPs to <a href="mailto:kcflaherty@gmx.com">Kerry</a>.<br><br><strong>MASTER CLASSES WITH ALICE LEADER</strong><br></span><ul><li><span style="background-color: initial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>WWII History of Guernsey, Channel Islands: Nazis on British soil—let's go to the Channel Islands to hear about this! </strong>During the Second World War, the Channel Islands, a British dependency, were occupied by German troops. Before the occupation, which began in 1940, 80 percent of Guernsey’s children were evacuated to England to live with relatives or strangers. Some children were never reunited with their families. The occupying German forces deported more than 1,000 Guernsey residents to camps in southern Germany. Guernsey was heavily fortified during World War II, out of all proportion to the island's strategic value. To learn more, we’ll read <em>The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society, </em>by Annie Barrows, <em>When the Germans Came, </em>by Duncan Barrett, and <em>The Betrayal,</em> by Anne Allen, and then fly to Guernsey to explore for ourselves. For additional reading, try <em>The Model Occupation </em>by Madeleine Bunting and <em>The Hidden </em>by Mary Chamberlain. Wednesday classes, starting 8 January, take place at St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Terrace, 10 am-12 noon. Course cost is £400. Trip is priced separately, and runs 28 February-1 March. </span></span><span style="background-color: initial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j82qwyAUhJ8m7ioa408WLsqFvkaweqxSo0GThr79NZvCbL4ZOGfGac9nOXn0scsGtZW8wGpiWra3FlLxiSsU9HMi1EjjiKNcEDH7kRJOgRLmgDAQKOmw71sb2H0YH13neWLTEi711anZUEq6peihk3FH2m8JTM0xX_HrgJobfFHUI6EzHfttwRjjmGLFpfzrPxVhDzbf5TCRqx7DH6jG1tIatmVFVXuzxvTtcYCYa7Sh-_h4X7tsipB33ftc9JsnpRrZP7lEUOE">Sign up now.</a> Questions to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader</a>.</span></span></li><li><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;"><strong>Belfast, Northern Ireland: </strong>Now and during the past 100 years. We’ve heard about the famous “Irish backstop” and “The Troubles.” Let’s delve deeper by studying Belfast, a dramatic and divided city. We’ll read about Belfast and make a visit to the city, guided by some of its most famous authors, including Jan Carson, internationally acclaimed author of <em>The Fire Starters</em>. Let’s read, for fiction, her novel, and <em>Milkman</em>, by Anna Burns, <em>The Truth Commissioner</em>, by David Park, and <em>Cal</em>, by Bernard McLaverty, and for history, <em>Making Sense of the Troubles</em>, by David McKittrick and David McVea. Maybe we’ll ‘read’ <em>Milkman</em> as an audiobook. We'll also welcome an extraordinary guest speaker, a northern Irish woman now living in a safe house in England, one of the original advisors to the Unionist Party for rhe Good Friday agreement. Classes take place on Thursdays, at St. Mark’s Church, Hamilton Terrace, 12:30-2:15 pm, starting 9 January. Course cost is £400. Trip is priced separately and takes place 6-8 March. <a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9jzuuwyAURFdjuiC-BhcUUaRsw8IYnlGuwQISK7sPbp40zZnTzKwmyEmJgD5uPnypOc1-txHm42VGpaWQGm1mIWFiY3BMWCqsElxSvbjVCSUZY1QhMFtrRx34fWDPnvM8sa2Ac_nrVN2WM9wgBt_Jrm9oN_C2pJguvXgItjYUDSN0ooxIOnLOJaZYS6UeciSa8Cef7moQ5FrH8ccX60quFbu8o2KC3SN8u958TCW6rff4_bpuOYg-NdPnXPT_TinN-A9dnFBj">Sign up now.</a> Questions to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice Leader</a>.</span><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></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> 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