November 27, 2022
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Upcoming PTA Events
Mon. Nov. 28, 08:45-11:00: Living Abroad, This Mobile Life
Living abroad is much more than moving to another country: it is about feeling at home in our new place and thriving. Come join this interactive presentation, as we exchange and reflect on our rich individual and collective experiences of this mobile journey we all embarked on. RSVP now
Mon. Dec. 5, 09:15–12:15: Wreath-Making Workshop, SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION CLOSES THURS. DEC. 1. Get into the holiday spirit and join us to learn how to make a beautiful wreath for your home. The fee of €35 includes all the materials you need, as well as coffee/tea and sweets. A tiki will be sent to your email upon registration. Dress warmly as you will be in a large shed. Sorry, no childcare is available. RSVP now. Questions or trouble registering? Email ptommn@ash.nl.
Wed. Dec. 7, 09:00-11:00: PTA General Meeting
Join us for our next PTA General Meeting. We will provide a PTA update, social media updates, and updates on upcoming events including International Festival, Talent Show, and volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you there for a coffee, biscotti, and a chat. 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.
Volunteers are needed to plan classroom events, plan and oversee performances, seek fundraising from local businesses, sell raffle tickets, oversee student volunteers, and coordinate event cleanup. If you can help, reach out to ptointfestival@ash.nl.
Parent Talent Survey
We want to know - do you have a special talent? Would you be willing to share at a parent talent show? Take our quick two-minute survey.
Community Events
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.
Bring Your Shoe to Wassenaar Politiev for a Sinterklaas Treat
Children up to 10 years old are invited to bring a shoe to the police station Mon.-Wed., Nov. 28-30, from 09:00-18:00. Be sure to leave a note with your name in the shoe so the correct shoe goes home to the correct child! Sinterklaas has promised to stop by at night with his Pieten to leave something nice in the shoes. On Thursday and Fri., Dec. 1-2, from 09:00-18:00 children can return to pick up their shoes.
Past PTA Events
Did you miss a meeting or presentation? You can find handouts and presentations on the ASH PTA website.
Nov. 7 - Monday Morning Networking - Dutch Culture 2 - Sinterklaas, Traditions and Christmas Markets