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n if we can't be together to celebrate ASL's 69th birthday in April, we still want to keep school spirit going with a special Founder's Day video project—and we need you! Record a short clip of you singing along to <em>Once an Eagle </em>with the song's composer and LS performing arts teacher Bronagh Coakley, and we'll include you in a montage of school spirit sing-a-long clips. We can't do it without you, and everyone is invited to participate, so rally your friends and families and encourage them to join in—<a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j8GOwyAMRL8m3IoAmwQOHHalzW9ElECDSkIEaaP-_ZJLJUvWG0vjmdlIsFaSt5t2X2reJr_amKb9aQYhVN8rshgbtBd3DU6DR80D9AEgcKfuOKNESZJZjmOvHfx0Ymxznie1NdFcHo1Cfm1zM7_N9nMTTDASzbUYMsEROQDltB-lHmCUv4PSQv6pDtkVBOnbF-tKrpW6vJJigl1j-rTz4uNWoluaTl_Pq4FL0W-HaZ8v-hZRKED9A2BWSF4">learn more!<br></a><br><strong>SPANISH SPEAKERS WANTED!<br></strong>In the HS Spanish V class, students study language and culture through film and media. This spring, we would like for them to conduct interviews with community members who are native or near-native Spanish speakers, to find out more about their experiences and thoughts about various themes in the Hispanic world. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j7tuhDAQRb8Gl5YZz8BQuNhIQVQrpdoSOV5vsDAP2SxS_j6miXSL-2jOfRrS1pI43bj7lLd19IsNcdxn0wJw07CYDDGqDrnT9A1I2hOWzEDEWhOgFdFMx7HnSt8q6IteW1qy_Im--NM_cHh8DUz353xrhlYEAwqUQgU1Yq21rGXTU9fqnj5a7oA-uUJ1YaA8fbIubTlLty0imZddQvwt8-TDmoKbSi_f88XvYvDrYWyOV_q_wQia_wA4bEVO">Sign up to take part and support our students!</a> They will contact volunteers after Spring Break. ¡Gracias!<br><br><strong>LOOKING FOR SOME READING OVER SPRING BREAK?<br></strong>Use the time to catch up on your favorite magazines! The ASL libraries are signed up to online magazine service, Flipster. Download the free app on your device, or <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9kEFuxCAMRU9DlogYSMiCRdtprhExxJmgIYCAjDq3L-mikhf2syw9_1VLbozsXnZJmEsMCx7G-SU99QighkF1u5YSmblvEw4IaoWNT729GyY4g201E3Ze77WmQvgHgblVQZPtTvFebNxjqdTGo2EfHy5QU9IP4bM5617fCQm_uUTg63QrgcGepbaG34pQfOxZ39gjxzP9waYWGkg5bs5flxhD5zQwYEww6IXoOac9HWY5jXyWn6OaQH4rItj1laAvzMbmWMpl1GW9mcP5d1vv6EJ2zdlGej6vOKx3GKo2xV_TfypKAFe_pexixA">head to the website</a>, and get the ASL library <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9kL1uhDAQhJ8GSuRfMIWLuyQoLUV0uTTIGBs7GEy8cEry9IEm0m6x30yxM4PkVCmeP3S3mgRx6cysfOjWSVaEiLIUuZO4tqiyw1AJVdZ9L6ypNO57Lnqm65LpPEi3bStk9JKR5pghaijGGMdgCh3ng8CajBrAGbPBaTgWw-f3Lf6GueVaPG3vXx92cZPe2_X1dncQ3lB7aVm897OdDrsZ_JbRZoc1o8_gVPLLmHtJEEGIIYIZw5QWuCgbXle04ddK1IS_iIyhMxErHiYpnSLA-VKepFWzDz-H7Ixfktfu4MU-nVXo4M2ySQXhvP4bEYxQ8QcYYmMx">log-in details here.</a> Access includes issues of <em>The New Yorker; The Atlantic; Lonely Planet Traveller; National Geographic (in English & Spanish); Eco Kids Planet;</em> and so much more!<br><br><strong>MS MID-SEMESTER PROGRESS REPORTS<br></strong>Reports are available until 4 pm on Monday, 6 April. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxVkc2uokAUhJ9GdhK6aaBZsFBGrqCiXlG8bAg0jYD89DQIyNOPzGKSSSonqfqSs6hKDEWOIkXoScgob5s6pFWUlyF7GhqEWFWxkBkEKSlOJQmnlKayTnQliRFQKUgAxCBGQmlkXccW8moBrY_-vhDnI4s95RHhTduKpKk-jMzcGfRCh8fHe3XNHP1Lyz1s8enR8DgBk7nyN2A9Hba-5rZ9UNC43tRHV6n2VWId2tLNzxkO45W1uzf0rK13W82_XsGPQ47Ob1cbB-9Rn7jjVFcbM2Z32bOOgkJ1xq1EJq1n_td97OGNYvSrGvfjuqKlF9ueZrK0egbjWEToRQl6L2Un-j7rD7OrkRt25LWz2oNto8tkAv9y-WlYz3fLF0hBMfZcpSdqbve-cnp4w5bbzDfTzeB4uOiDeHqhcBUNbhrc0Tg1aNz78s2r2WmZVMWRpYN52JQ3VcgNKEFJQhIECAFZFoGoWoquyZay1rAOlQ1eIGkuFv1frMCNNKry8v3BGc1rnpPsk4uv57wsKXNad0bUlrP7NzBGUMZ_AMkDqQ0">Learn more</a> about how to access reports. Grade 5 students do not have mid-semester reports. Questions about Grade 5 students' progress should be sent to their teachers.<br><strong><br>ALUMNI ROLL CALL</strong><br><em>Welcome back to Alumni Roll Call, where we spotlight and celebrate former ASL students.<br></em><strong>It's mochi o'clock somewhere: </strong>Jeanne (Cox) Connon ’87 is chief marketing officer at <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9jksKwyAYhE8Tl-Lj95GFixaaawRrFCUag6aB3r7JpjCbb4ZhZjGCWyvQ6ebdt1632Reb8ryvRjGmpdQoGglUjUEBsSD8IrQnXtK3tuDeEAACyiYex94H_hjYdKlUF9NS14RdLRejZBhhhABhFIByjimWkxgVn8RT6ZGJlx6A3MuAT9-sa7X3u4yaCbak_L3i6NPWkouXjz_rfdnl5LfD2J5v-j_XwLj-ARLrQ3A">Mochidoki</a>, a premium mochi ice cream company based in New York. With a range of exotic and gourmet flavors, from mango to black sesame and, for a limited time, ube, this delectable dessert is available via free shipping to 23 US states! Want to learn more about alumni-owned businesses offering special discounts or services during these uncertain times? Read the latest issue of <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j7uuwyAAQ78mbEGEdwaGXunmNyJKoKASiCAP9e9Llkoe7OPFXhQjWjNwmnmzpeY021WHOG9vJTCWnEvg1RMh48aBU8wcw2QkmjHihHV0kXwUTxCV3_etduTR4anpui6oa4S5vFrS8VhT-Jm-2JqPYmxtKOa05NQbHWNIr14X48NpQVAYYYQowgOlAyFwgHxioyAT-xNyxOxfdhTdSyk8bdGm5FqhySsoyuk1xE-rvQ2pBOMbh8f7vmhisGlXbdqdfk8lxUR-AZfrVSo"><em>London Calling!</em></a><br><br><strong>PCA COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER<br></strong>Join the PCA community service committee to celebrate their new newsletter, full of service opportunities and helpful tips to be there for one another, and ourselves, through this difficult time. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9T8tuwyAQ_Br7iDALNhw4JGqdKlLVylXPFsHYEONHwXGVvy--VLt72JmRZqaTDJRi-a7b1YS4zK2ZlPPtOsqKEF6WPLfyVhClesGw5tRgQVSXhgEWvBM3iiH30m7bGjM4ZaRO2wW3GzQsy-AN0suUoN55czDpioaIBprP7v30cXkLP_Y6Nv3z63sCxa49v4uk2Z35zaB-xDWDl2hVcPOQO0kwwZhiUlBaAKAClTUTFdTsXHFB2CvPKD7yU7SboHRYYjz88yB7NTn_TLQ1bg5O24Sjx3gU196ZeZMq-uP7788pAf4HHaBaLA">Take a look!</a><br><br><strong>VISIT THE ONLINE PCA COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (CBB) <br></strong>Looking for a babysitter? A car? Got a laptop to sell? Take a look at the <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9jrtuxSAQRL_GlAiW11JQJFL8GxbG6xhd_BB2rpW_D24iTXNmijNTMCpGw95pOKie-zbQGnMZjldwAGgtsiXE0bmJZgTncCKS1nqHzs_gRxktGVbCcl1Hpz466Fvu--bxLHyv343SOLIcQIAQWoDUWirFJbe98U715tOhB_OFnRaPWfM31Zjqfp487SurYY5rLr9tXihvNael9fzn9VxOJdN2heZ66P85alD4Bxs-Q2g">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></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="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>ASL SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br>Want to stay connected to what's happening in the ASL community? Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates! We're on <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j02KxCAUhE8Tl-JvNAsX3dC5Rng8TUfaaNBMh7n9mM1AbeorKKq80xJAky8uR6it5CXsENNyfJwRwo6jJZvzwXC5mnUSyKxE43nwqDlbGSAa9CS57TyPNsjHIOau67pozO2Ed4WdYtk7gxZzKtmX3A2JTjDBmGKCK8WlpJyOs56MnPXT2Enolx0Uu6co-g0VsJbW7iZS3Qp7TL893kLMNeLWOf353B8wxZBPBy3d7v-KVULaP9pHSpc">Instagram,</a> <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0GOhCAURE8jSwIfUFywmE7Ga5gvYiAiGHDa9O0bN5PUpqqSl6rVKIGoyNvOpys1p9kdGOJ87mYA0H2viTeomeIbOolcjYiwiWUB4EKiXq0aBxKNv66zduKng6npvm-6oXVLzju1-WgRHq4Ei6lan3MMKea05kSCAQaMSQZcSi4E5bSfGlJM6jXoEdSv7iR7Jkn6dgVtybU-SFLMhkeIn1Z7F1KD-5bTv_35YmNw6TJY4-P-L2kJQn8BaNVNxw">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9js0KwyAQhJ8mHkV31ZiDhxaa1wjGGiIxP6hN6NvXXLoMLN8s7MzbSLRWktMNh0953wa_2hCHYzEtgFZKk9lI0KyOG9FPo5JtXW7iOCquLCrNSTRzKUdu8NFAX1WuUIpP1O1rJZvj5q9MggEGjAkGXAiOSDlVvexa7OWz1R3Il24Eu-MFPX2yLu053z9IMpNdQ_zW8-zDloKbq08_y93bxeC3YmrKTf_6WgDqH6CiRYM">Twitter.</a><br><br><strong>COVID-19 SUPPORT FROM WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL</strong><br>A new dedicated 'Westminster Connects' phone number is now live, 8 am-10 pm, seven days a week. If you or anyone you know needs help as a result of COVID-19, you can get in touch on 020 7641 1222. Westminster Connects has been created to connect volunteers with those in need of help during the coronavirus outbreak. Residents and organizations can also contact the Westminster Connects team <a href="mailto:westminsterconnects@westminster.gov.uk">by email.</a> If you are concerned about an <strong>adult</strong> who you think requires social care and support, or you have a safeguarding concern, contact by phone, 020 7641 1444 or 020 7641 1175, or <a href="mailto:adultsocialcare@westminster.gov.uk">by email.</a> If you are concerned about a <strong>child</strong> and you have a safeguarding concern, contact by phone, 020 7641 4000, <a href="mailto:AccesstoChildrensServices@westminster.gov.uk">or email.</a><br><br><strong>A REMINDER FROM THE PCA: WE'RE STILL HERE!</strong><br>We will continue to share updates in <em>Take Note</em> of activities and opportunities taking place virtually—including an upcoming faculty/staff appreciation day, community service projects and grade rep meetings. Remember our Global Festival theme of <em>I AM ASL</em>? As we adjust to changes in our daily routine, we're here to support everyone. Our <a href="mailto:pca.familysupport@asl.org">Family Support Group</a> is available if you, or someone you know, could use a hand. <a href="mailto:pca.communityservice@asl.org">The community service team</a> has put together some great ways to help our community partner agencies. Looking for ways to thank teachers? Reach out to our <a href="mailto:pca.psl@asl.org">Parent School Liaison</a>. In these ways, and many more, we are here to provide plenty of opportunities to remain connected with ASL.<br><br><strong>SORA AUDIOBOOK LIBRARY</strong><br>Looking for some reading inspiration? Don't forget to check out ASL's collection of audio and ebooks through the <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9TkuKxCAUPE1cin_NwsUMTK4RnvaTSJtENNND377NZqAW9YGqengtATR5xbVi6-ex4g65rPXprRDOGEc2n0JyNgQeY9LBzdqaIFnCB3BEIQ2S4rfrqn2SX5NYBvrZAGql8dyH-sMyCJLsBROMKSa4UlxKyqlZ9Gzlor-tm4X-cZNi97yiL2wQ29n73UGaT7Dn8h7xhvloOW7Dp7_P-3csGY_LQy-3-r_vlJDuA1xCRoo">Sora</a> app. Students and faculty can log in to Sora with their ASL username and password—<a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0trxCAUhX9NshTfmoWL9JHClJZCC-0uGKOJHRODzmRof33NpnDP4p7vwj1nVIxozerd9JtNOa69XbQP_XZWAmPJuaxnNdjBWSEhktRp7RAlSCDOmOGGNwjROqj5ctlyRdoKd2XG5HcLphinYIGJS7GcD_YgRejja2zf9tMnIu8uytfTLb-Q-_Q8PLXNJn6_WbnZvb1VpLvmrSIPedbJr1PtFYYYQgoxohQRAhDgHWsE6didkA1mj7Ki8MhPwW6TNinmfPyvk3J68eGn4Nn6NXkzFx9cz0dxE7xdL0rncGz__SXFRP4B5y1Z6w">learn more about parent access.</a><br><br><strong>FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES (FOTL) AMAZON LINKS</strong><br>Using Amazon? Don't forget, if you shop through <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJxVkUtvqzAUhH9N2AVhG2NYsAAKbUpKU8KjsEHUmGCeJo9G4dffcBdXutLoSDOfdBYzlYlRWWLplxaCnS_TWLCh5H0hOpNAqGuaLjUmAbgigGiaSokGa439IFzrjOmwrgGCldSbzfUqNsjaQO-pvy_k9SD5l51Lep4uF5lOw5PRlb_fjbZz_dNixaFrtD13i-0xH7osydgJ4XBGx9IJSxEBw4tFEwx6ls85qFM1MIYFGZXfBxSDwHAz7fYtAnturao9sX7Yic5z-D3yH9bO8KIZHVK_CX2c049PuM-7-QN1RRXe38TyfR9sdVTiY_25P4THLy9N3x1rdu1FDfw0yWLscOQuqZNMP-2rV21J-EK8isXbiD-w_orf5hFoEb3l2ySpR6RkN9QvAh3Cggi7O-z2X5P90loSN6ECFUVVIFBVgJAMZM3DBkEetoluQOzqG1VZ61L_r0s6m3U58P7xxA3j45nT5pnLt27di_acjVezvPSr-zebrkKk_wE6TpZz">www.asl.org/amazon</a>, they’ll give money back to support the ASL libraries. Whether you are shopping in the UK or US, no matter what you buy, your purchases count and it costs you nothing. </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: 30px 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="30"></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=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br><strong>MASTER CLASS SPECIAL: WESSEX ADVENTURES, TEA WITH JULIAN FELLOWES <br></strong><em><strong>Course postponed, dates TBC</strong></em><br>Award-winning writer of <em>Downton Abbey</em> and Academy Award-winner for<em> Gosford Park </em>Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma, have issued an extraordinary invitation to their private home for lunch for those signing up for Master Classes' Wessex Adventures. This invitation fits into the spring mini-course of three sessions on Thomas Hardy’s <em>Wessex Tales </em>and Julian's novel, <em>Snobs.</em> The course costs £250. The two-night trip is separately priced, and includes a tour of Hardy’s birthplace and his home, Max Gate, a visit to Avebury Circle and lunch at the Fellowes’ home. We’ll stay at Summer Lodge, near the Fellowes’ house, for two nights. The pricier rooms can be shared. Limit of 24 places; first-come, first-served. Revised course and trip dates TBC.<br><br><strong>MASTER CLASSES WITH ALICE LEADER: "ROYAL SCANDALS AND UPHEAVALS, THE MONARCHY IN 2020"<br><em>P</em><strong><strong><em>lease note change of date</em></strong></strong><br></strong>What is happening with Meghan and Harry? Can a person cease to be a royal? Were there fights between Meghan and Kate? Or between Harry and William? And what is the matter with Andrew?! Come hear Hugo Vickers, official royal commentator, talk on these and other questions. Hugo accompanies the Queen on her walkabouts, has written many official royal biographies, attended all the weddings of the current family, regularly writes on the royal family for Britain’s main newspapers and gives running, live commentary on CNN, MSNBC, and news stations in Canada and Australia. He is fully knowledgeable and discrete, but with a wicked sense of humor. Furthermore, he has written a book on the correct and the incorrect in the Netflix series <em>The Crown. </em>This event now takes place on Tuesday, 22 September, at St. Mark’s Church, on the corner of Hamilton Terrace and Abercorn Place, in the nave, 10:30-11:30 am. Tickets cost £35 each. <a href="http://email.mail4.veracross.com/c/eJw9j0GOhCAURE8juyb4AcEFi55kvIYh8B2JCAZszdx-cDNJbV7Voqq8kdxaSS43H1hqTjPuNsT52IwC0MOgyWoAAcQAArkYmZSMS49Owei95kounkSznudRO_7uYGq675vaGmkuP42qW3OOrxgWbGT9J56viLakkJ74Cm5r1SQYYMCYYNAL0XNOezpMclR8kl9KjyC_dSfYs07QC4t1JddKXd5JMYvdQ_xt8YohleDW5tPP9txyMWA6TZvz0P87LYDrPwAQUCI">Sign up now</a>. Questions to to <a href="mailto:masterclasses@asl.org">Alice</a>.</span><br></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: 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/eJw9jjkOwyAURE9jSgT_s7mgSKT4GhbCEJDxIuxYyu2Dm0hTzFK8maxE5yS5_LiHemzrGBaXy7jPVgMYpQxJ1nmMoCFGHREn1xsxSR9iVBw46yUnxabz3Dt8dDA0uaPQrb6bI9kCA8YEAy4ER6ScqkH2Ggf51KYH-TKdYDdS0CtU5-t2HNRvC6k2uiWXb5tTyGvNPrWefub7qy85rKdtoDv9LxsBaH4U0UC9">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"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