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ing privilege, diversity, and social justice, through assemblies and workshops. <br><br>As part of Aequitas Week, there will be an assembly during conference time on Tuesday, <strong>January 21st</strong>, where renowned poet and activist Jaspreet Kaur will join us to talk about her experiences with Social Justice. Please note that on Thursday and Friday, there is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LsqEg-Wf_wxcXm7mNrAB3LET_Jst262b-JCsnAaDZTQ/edit?usp=sharing">modified schedule</a>.<br><br>Given that you’ve now been able to see your semester 1 grades, it might be helpful to reflect on your semester and what you want to get out of this semester -- what do you hope to learn and experience in your final five months of high school? How do you hope to contribute to your specific communities? For instance, many of you are now of the age to vote. If you are not registered, please see the announcement below.<br><br>Have a great week ahead. <br><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;"><strong><br>SAVE THE DATES:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>January 24th:</strong> US College Touring & UK Open Days tea (G10-11 parents/guardians), 3:30pm, Learning Commons </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 12th:</strong> Grades 9-12 Dean/Parent Tea 10:00am -11:00am</li><li><strong>February 14th:</strong> WorkX applications due</li><li><strong>February 17th - 21st:</strong> February Break</li><li><strong>February 24th:</strong> Parent/Guardians of G9-11 Curriculum Meeting</li></ul><br><strong>PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 6-7 FEBRUARY</strong><br><a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j81qwzAQhJ_GukVo9a-DDmlIXsOsZbkxsWUhOTH06StDKexhvmFgdkavBKIin9DnWOqW-rjivPT55bXVCrQhTw-Si4E5dOMUORrtYEAHcgQLgwTkZPHPfc-1E9eOP9odx0GxLnQr340ylpj22lTY0hQbhNhITPWSMcXlAowxRWbPGWcMQINWRggKVN7BGmeZ4I-b-rrdO8nO7yT9xIKhbLXSsK2k-PJ-VUzYr--y4w-23F_9OSwsc-v3zTnpf5-xVphfdE5Qhg">Conference registration</a> is now open. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to speak with any (or all) of their child’s teachers for up to 10 minutes each, accompanied by their HS student. Students will not be asked to lead the conferences, but will be present and involved. There are no classes on these days. Questions to Ruksana Murtaza.<br><br><strong>ASL PEER TUTORING CENTER</strong><br>The ASL Peer Tutoring Center offers 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 4:40pm and get one-on-one help from your peers. This is also a great place to do some ACT/SAT free online prep. Talk to Dom Alberts or Maya Bajpai for more information.<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>MOVING SCHOOLS</strong><br>If you are leaving this summer and would like transcripts or final report cards to be sent on to new schools, please send the new school contact details to <a href="http://grace_conteh@asl.org./">Grace Conteh</a><br>and complete the following <a href="https://www.asl.org/program/high-school/applications-to-other-schools">form</a>.<br><br><strong>VOTING REGISTRATION<br></strong>Seniors - are you a US citizen? will you be 18 by Nov 3 2020? Then you need to register to vote and request your absentee ballot by visiting <a href="http://votefromabroad.org/">votefromabroad.org</a>. This non-partisan site will guide you through filling out the form to register and request your absentee ballot for all elections in 2020. Citizens generally vote using the address where they last resided, even if they have no current connection to that address or state. If you have never lived in the US, register using the address your parents use. Have questions? Email Lesley Gallagher.<br><br><strong>WORKX - SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE</strong> <br>Explore your interests with 1-2 week unpaid summer placements through WorkX. New placements added this week with Indie Bay Snacks and LSE. <ul><li>View placements on the website <a href="http://www.asl.org/workx">here</a> or by ASL subject area <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vCHss1Ek0K4M6JfPL3CUXBn_kHHLT3O-IX-ozEXuZn4/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.</li><li>Attend a workshop on CVs and cover letters, sign up <a href="https://forms.gle/jsWsQnaoF2TLBubr9">here</a>. </li><li>Drop by the AACC to speak with WorkX Mondays and Fridays during lunch. </li><li>Apply by February 14th 6 PM, the 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. <br><br><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE IN FEBRUARY</strong> <br>Interested in gaining work experience over the February school holiday? <ul><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>WORK EXPERIENCE IN APRIL<br></strong>Interested in gaining work experience over the April spring break week?<ul><li>Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: medical work experience for students aged 16-18 (applications open January 20 to February 21)</li><li>The Soup Kitchen at the AIC</li></ul>Spaces are limited. 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:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>UPDATE MAIA UPDATE MAIA UPDATE MAIA</strong></li><li>Read Mrs. R’s email regarding updates for colleges/universities</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"><br>Liberal Arts Align with Employer Needs</a> says Black Rock Managing Director and Global Head of Inclusion</li></ul><strong>LIFE AFTER ASL BLOG: WHAT A NEW YEAR BRINGS ...</strong><br>Check out the January blog <a href="https://www.asl.org/program/high-school/academic-advising-college-counseling/life-beyond-asl">here.<br></a><br><strong style="font-weight: bold;">A FEW MOMENTS WITH MRS. RICHARDSON:</strong><br>We hate to see people struggle, but it turns out, <a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-why-struggle-is-essential-for-the-brain-and-our-lives?utm_campaign=site&utm_content=share-1030">struggle may be essential.</a><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 Lond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