December 4, 2022
Upcoming PTA Events
Wed. Dec. 7, 09:00-10:00: PTA General Meeting
Join us for our next PTA General Meeting. We will provide a PTA update, committee updates on upcoming events including the International Festival and Talent Show, and volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there for hot chocolate and a festive treat, and a chat. RSVP now
Thurs. Dec. 8, 09:00-10:30: International Festival Planning Committee
Join us for the next International Festival Planning Committee meeting at ABF. We will be discussing volunteer needs and the next steps.
Mon. Dec. 12, 09:00-11:30: MMN Holiday Party
The holidays are a special time for friends to gather together. The MMN team hopes you will come to our final gathering for 2022 at the Brasserie Buitenhuis. We will start with a delicious holiday breakfast and will end with a fun holiday gift exchange (for those interested in participating - no pressure). RSVP now
International Festival
LOGO CONTEST CLOSES DEC. 5 - We need your help creating the logo, showcasing the theme "Cultures and Colors." Logo ideas can be presented as a rough sketch in any picture format. Ideas should be submitted to ptointfestival@ash.nl.
We are still accepting country team sign-ups. Countries confirmed to participate are Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela. Is your country not listed? Interested in participating? For more information, ptoifcountries@ash.nl.
Performers sign-up is also open, reach out to ptointfestival@ash.nl.
Volunteers are needed to plan classroom events, plan and oversee performances, sell tickets, oversee student volunteers, help day-of-the-event, and help with event setup and cleanup. If you can help, reach out to ptointfestival@ash.nl.
School Events
Article Club
Join the ES Counselors on Tues., Dec. 6, 08:30-09:30 at the ECC Atrium to talk about chapter 5 "Empathic Children can Keep Their Cool" from UnSelfie by Michele Borba. You can print the chapter here. This article club is for all elementary school parents. For further questions please email ECCoffice@ash.nl.
Community Events
Concert and Christmas Carols Sing-Along
Join the ASH Community Choir for a concert and Christmas carol sing-along at ASH on Wed., Dec. 14, at 18:30. The concert is free and open to the public, but scan the QR code to register your attendance.
Dickens Festival
The Dickens festival, Sat., Dec. 17, plays host to a cozy Christmas atmosphere in the village square. After a warm buffet, beautiful music can be enjoyed in the Dorpskerk by Excelsior and the ASH Community Choir. The audience can also sing along with various well-known Christmas songs. The cost is for adults (including food) €22, half price for children under 12. For more details.
Hand-Building with Clay Classes: Matching Mug Sets
Looking at the winter ahead and worrying about the best way to keep warm? Imagine drinking that delicious cocoa from a cup that you made yourself!
Join hand-building with clay classes where you will build a matching set of mugs, plus two matching ceramic spoons. Jan. 12, 19, 26, and Feb. 2 (Thursdays) from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (3 hours).
Click here to register or for more details. Contact Zareen at zareen.isaac@gmail.com or +31 611 399 615 (mobile) with additional questions.
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