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To kick things off, you will meet with your advisories per usual on Tuesday but then on Thursday will have a chance to hear from ASL alumni. We will have a brief panel discussion where you can ask any questions that are on your mind about college life and then, depending on time, we’ll break out and you can speak individually with anyone who may be of interest.<br><br>Please also pay careful attention to the e-mail Ms. Richardson sent out about the add/drop process, and when you get a chance, check out the baby photo wall! Thank you to the parents who helped organize this -- it looks fantastic.<br><br>Most importantly, have a great first week back, and if you have a moment, please swing by and say hello. It’s been awhile and there is so much to catch up on!<br><br>Cheers,<br>Mr. Hauck<br><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;"><br><strong>SAVE THE DATES:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>January 14th:</strong> Rescheduled: Making the Most of Summer (G9-11 parents/guardians and students) 7pm</li><li><strong>January 16th:</strong> US College Athletic Recruitment Tea, 3:30pm (G10-11 parents/guardians/students)</li><li><strong>January 16th:</strong> Report Card portal for Semester 1 opens for students. 4pm</li><li><strong>January 17th:</strong> Report Card portal for Semester 1 opens for families. 4pm</li><li><strong>January 24th:</strong> US College Touring & UK Open Days tea, 3:30pm (G10-11 parents/guardians)</li><li><strong>January 31st:</strong> G9 Winter Formal 6:30-9pm</li><li><strong>February 6 & 7th:</strong> Parent/Guardian & Student Conferences</li><li><strong>February 14th:</strong> WorkX applications due</li></ul><br><strong>2020 ASL SUMMER PROGRAMS: EMPLOYMENT PORTAL NOW OPEN FOR STUDENTS</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail3.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0EOgyAQRU8jS4IzysiChU3sNQwiVFsVA7Zev5g0nczm_fxk3oza14oqzz62311MYevdaual319aUiOJgE1a-nEw6CSqgbxX2ACCFwPZkfIIYIuejmMvsC3gnvc8T27SwkN8ZErvdXXxGYbEZg2iVCWIupSICLzkeGsBu7pr7i11tYKiEpcA8o-LxsaQErdhZVGbbXN9nO1k4pg9c-934nK3y-y2Q-fkov8LRFn1C1MhR-o">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.<br><br><strong>MAKING THE MOST OF SUMMER PRESENTATION, ML, 7:00PM</strong><br>This is for all high school parents/guardians and students, to provide some information for WorkX and other summer opportunities.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">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-306) on Tuesday or Thursday anytime between 3:30 to 4:40 pm and get one-on-one help from your peers. Talk to Dom Alberts or Maya Bajpai for more information. <br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ADD/DROP IN JANUARY</strong><br>As a quick FYI, Add/Drop is available January 7-9 for second semester courses. If you need to, please come get a form from the AACC office.<br><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE SUMMER PROGRAMS AND WORKX BOARD?</strong><br>Grab your phone and try out the QR codes for summer programs all over the world on every topic! Check out the ‘Making the Most of Summer’ bulletin board located outside the copy room. Also, check out the WorkX board next. Between the two, there's something for everyone!<br><br><strong>WANT TO TAKE AN AP ENGLISH EXAM IN MAY?<br></strong>Juniors and seniors, if you are thinking about taking the AP English Literature or Language exam this year, come to an information session at lunchtime FRIDAY, at 1 pm in O-326. You are welcome to bring your lunch. (From Mr. Dunmore)<br><br>Weekly lunchtime preparation sessions for juniors and seniors, planning to take either exam will begin next week, on Tuesday, 14 January for AP English Literature and on Thursday, 16 January for AP English Language. <br><br><strong>WORKX INTERN <br></strong>The WorkX team is looking for a student intern second semester (January - June 2020). If you have completed at least one summer WorkX placement and are interested in applying, please email Mrs. Kim (<a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">pca.workx@asl.org</a>) or Mrs. Richardson for details. <br><br><strong>WORKX IS COMING…. <br></strong>Explore your interests in the working world with 1-2 week unpaid summer placements through WorkX. <ul><li>January: WorkX summer placement descriptions posted (updated weekly) </li><li>January 17th: WorkX skills workshops begin</li><li>February 14th 6 PM: WorkX application deadline. Applications include: placement choice(s), draft CV, draft cover letters, and signed Student and Parent Commitment Letter</li></ul>Please email <a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">WorkX</a> with any questions. There will be more about WorkX at the Summer Programs evening in January.<br><br><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE IN FEBRUARY<br></strong>Interested in gaining work experience over the February school holiday? Reach out to WorkX (<a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">pca.workx@asl.org</a>) about the following opportunities: <ul><li>Morgan Stanley: February 18-19, Step In, Step Up program for female students in Grades 11 and 12 (application deadline: January 11th) </li><li>Linklaters: February 17-18, Legal Foundation Course in commercial law for students aged 16-18 (application deadline: January 12th)</li><li>Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: February 17-21, medical work experience for students aged 16-18 (application deadline: December 13th)</li><li>Goldman Sachs: February 21, Girls Inspire Programme for female students in Grades 11 and 12 (application deadline: January 26th)</li></ul>Spaces are limited, please let WorkX know when you apply. Email <a href="mailto:pca.workx@asl.org">WorkX</a> for more information. <br><br><strong>UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS</strong><br>(Visits take place in Academic Advising and College Counseling, unless otherwise noted)<br><br><table><tbody><tr><td>University of York</td><td>01/31/2020</td><td>9:20AM - 9:55AM</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Remember to check MAIA regularly for upcoming college visits and sign up for them.<br><br><strong>FROM COLLEGE COUNSELING: WHAT SENIORS SHOULD BE DOING NOW:<br></strong><ul><li><strong>UPDATE MAIA UPDATE MAIA UPDATE MAIA</strong></li><li>Read Mrs. R’s email regarding midyear reports and semester one grades. </li><li><strong>UCAS APPLICATIONS - due January 15th</strong><ul><li><strong>Have you submitted your UCAS application? Let your college counselor know. </strong>This will give the college counselors time to add predicted grades and your reference, check it over, and send on to UCAS before Thanksgiving. </li></ul></li><li><strong>ALL APPLICATIONS:</strong> <ul><li><strong>As soon as you have submitted<br>you should receive an email from the institution asking you to set up an applicant portal. Do this.</strong> It is how the institution will communicate with you from now on, including any missing documents and your application decision.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Interesting articles to read: </strong><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/01/07/conference-speakers-stress-value-liberal-arts-skills-small-college-presidents?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=89a28b379d-DNU_2019_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-89a28b379d-226859597&mc_cid=89a28b379d&mc_eid=73b65da785">Liberal Arts Align with Employer Needs</a> says Black Rock Managing Director and Global Head of Inclusion</li></ul><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">A FEW MOMENTS WITH MRS. 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