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ASV DAY October 2015
This year we are celebrating our community's spirit on October 3rd. As always there will be bouncy castles, arts & crafts, live music, face painting, sports activities, a paella contest and much much more. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and a full paella lunch including, salad, and fruits will be served for the low cost of 1 Euro.
Next week we will be contacting ASV families asking for parents to join our staff and students volunteering on the day. We will also be sending information about how to sign up for the Paella Contest.
Thanks so much,
ASV DAY Committee
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Reading Support Program. Call for Volunteers
We are asking for volunteers to assist with our reading support program, which will start in October. This is an opportunity for parents and high school students to read individually with students at the elementary level. Typically, the students our volunteers work with are beginning readers or students in need of additional assistance with literacy development. The time commitment is generally 15-20 minutes each week.
For this program to be successful we need volunteers who are native speakers of either Spanish or English.
Volunteering in this manner is of great assistance to our students. Teachers really appreciated your cooperation last year and they are looking forward to resuming this initiative in the near future. Please contact Ms. Librada in the office if interested. Thank you for considering. |
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MAP Testing begins on Monday, September 21
Students in grades 3-10 will take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Test between September 21 and October 30. The Measures of Academic Progress are administered to students twice a year, fall and spring, to determine the level of individual growth throughout the school year. Students will be assessed on how well they have learned the content standards for their grade in content areas of Reading and Mathematics.
Find a complete description of these tests on our website. Download the Parent Toolkit here.
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Dental Health Program. Message for Kinder and Elementary Families
The Generalitat Valenciana through the Puçol Health Center is offering a Dental Health Program for our students. This includes a fluoride rinse for students in Grades 1 to 6 and a dental check-up only for Kinder and Grade 6. Please fill in this form to confirm your child’s participation and send it as soon as possible to the School Office or the Infirmary.
Sincerely
Inma Requena, School Nurse
Dr. Adam Spina, Preschool and Elementary Principal
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High School Parents Meeting
High School Parent Night will be held on Thursday, September 24 from 18:00-21:00. Parents will attend an introductory meeting at the ASV Theater and will have the opportunity to meet with each teacher. High School students are encouraged to visit the Book Fair throughout this day as many age appropriate books are offered.
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Orientation Session for 7th and 8th Grade
Families with students in 7th and 8th Grade recently participated in an orientation session with Ms. Isabel Castro. This teacher described the main challenges of these grades and offered some advices for an effective student support. You can review her presentation again on Google Drive.
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Adjustements to the High School Schedule
In order to create a calmer, healthier environment in the dining hall to accommodate all our students we have made a minor adjustment to our daily schedule:
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Current Structure
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New Structure
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7’ Homeroom
3’ between classes
21’ Break
54’ Lunch
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4’ Homeroom
3’ between classes
15’ Break
63’ Lunch
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Homeroom
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9:30-9:37
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9:30-9:34
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1
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9:40-10:20
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9:37-10:17
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2
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10:23-11:03
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10:20-11:00
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Break
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11:03-11:24
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11:00:11:15
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3
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11:24-12:04
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11:15-11:55
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4
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12:07-12:47
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11:58-12:38
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5
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12:50-13:30
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12:41-13:21
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Lunch 1
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13:30-13:57
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13:21-13:52
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Lunch 2
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13:57-14:24
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13:52-14:24
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6
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14:24-15:04
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14:24-15:04
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7
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15:07-15:47
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15:07-15:47
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8
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15:50-16:30
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15:50-16:30
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Parents Night in Elementary School
Thank you for attending the parent night sessions the past two weeks. We had an outstanding turnout! It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to personally introduce myself to many of you and to outline the goals for the Preschool and Elementary division this year. As you saw, we truly have a world class team here at ASV. If you should require any additional information on our initiatives or programs this year, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
Dr. Adam Spina
Preschool and Elementary Principal
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Elementary School Assemblies
This year, our school assemblies will revolve around the theme of our school commitments. These are: Be Respectful, Come Prepared, Be Engaged, and Be Responsible. Each classroom will host an assembly in which students will model what these behaviors look like in various parts of the school. Examples include the park, bus, and dining hall. We made some adjustments to the structure of the assemblies to make them topical and engaging. Please consider attending these events, the students will be excited to see you in the audience. The schedule for assemblies is listed below:
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GRADES
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TEACHER/GRADE
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Topic/Theme
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SEPT 25, 2015
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Grades 4-6
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Mr. Fernie
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Bus
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OCT 2, 2015
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Lima
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Hallway
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OCT 16, 2015
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Grades 4-6
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Mr. Stapleton
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Dining Hall
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OCT 23, 2015
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Chelo
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Theater
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NOV 6, 2015
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Grades 4-6
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Mr. MacLarty
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Hallway
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NOV 20, 2015
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Kate
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Dining Hall
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FEB 5, 2016
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Grades 4-6
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Ms. Mary
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Park
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FEB 12, 2016
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Soraya
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Park
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FEB 19, 2016
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Grades 4-6
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Ms. Ruth
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Theater
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FEB 26, 2016
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Deanna
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Bus
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MAR 4, 2016
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Grades 4-6
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Ms. BethAnn
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Bathroom
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APR 8, 2016
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Grades 1-3
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Ms. Amanda
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Library
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