March 24, 2024
Like most of you, the Update will be on vacation next week.
Watch for our next issue on April 7.
Upcoming PTO Events
Mon. April 8, 2024, 08:45 – 11:00, Welcome Back from Spring Break Coffee – Welcome back. Please join us at the ABF for a coffee/tea and catch-up. RSVP now so we can get an accurate headcount.
Mon. April 15, 2024, 09:00 – 11:00, Spring Wreath Making Workshop – Spring is the most beautiful time of the year in the Netherlands. After the grey winter days, perk up your house with a beautiful spring wreath. Boeketterie Wassenaar will be there to help guide us. The workshop will be held downstairs at the ABF so that we have more space to work. The €35 fee includes materials, coffee/tea, and sweets. RSVP now. Registration closes on April 8.
RESCHEDULED – Thurs. April 25, 2024, 11:00 – 13:30, Living Abroad: Empowering Expat Partners – Where you go, I go? Tips for the relocating "trailing spouse." A workshop for the unique needs and challenges faced by the accompanying partners of expats while living abroad. Vivian Chiona from ExpatNest will focus on tips, tools, and strategies to rediscover your identity and feel happier and more empowered. RVSP now.
International Festival
Calling all performers! Any ASH community member can sign up to perform at the International Festival! Students, parents, and staff are all welcome. If you are interested in participating, contact ptointfestival@ash.nl.
There are just two committee meetings left before the big event. Join us on Tuesday, April 9, at 09:00 and Tuesday, April 16, at 09:00 in Room 1.19 MS Meeting Room (main campus).
Spirit Wear Updates
Time is running out! Don't wait much longer if you have been waiting to get your ASH70 merchandise. It will only be available for order until the end of April, when it will go back into the vault forever.
Save the Date
Sat. June 1, 10:30 – 14:30, Scouts End–of–Year Yard Sale — Look for more information and sign-up details in the coming weeks.
At the Summer ASH Experience, ASH kids from kindergarten to high school can have fun while learning a new skill or extending current skills and knowledge. There will be two sessions - June 17-21 and June 24-28.
Day Camp - learn a new skill or extend your knowledge
Sports Camp - games will vary and include less traditional sports
MS/HS Photography and Design - hands-on studio masterclass in portrait photography and magazine design
MS/HS Robotics - build your very own robots, learn mechanical engineering concepts, and master CAD
Research Writing for Year 2 IB Students - learn research writing skills, get support for your Extended Essay and any summer IB Internal Assessments
Full program descriptions can be found here. Contact Jennifer van 't Hof with questions.
After School Activities
Community Events
Sat. April 13, 09:00 - Iyengar yoga focuses on the body's structural alignment through the practice of asanas (poses). It differs from other styles of yoga in three ways: precision, sequence, and the use of props. This will be a special lesson for ASH parents and staff, €18 (refreshments included). Contact Roza at 06-42635252 for more details and to reserve your space.
