Words from the Director
I would like to start by wishing our Mathcounts teams an enjoyable competition with many other schools from around Central America. I would also like to thank Bob Sinnett from the EA for continuing to promote Mathcounts throughout our region. Great job Bob!
Mathcounts weekends remind us of Diego Mina from the Class of 2022 who sadly passed away recently. He was one of our Mathcounts stars and we witnessed a concert organised by his friends at lunchtime today to celebrate his short life. His parents were able to join us and we certainly appreciated the positive effect Diego had on so many lives. Thank you to everyone who participated and especially to the Class of 2022 for organising the event.
I hope you enjoyed reading our CIS report highlights celebrating the positive aspects of our school. The report also included a number of areas that we need to reflect on and use as a tool for school improvement. I will be sharing those discussions with our community and ensuring we consider how the school can continue to grow and prosper. The CIS visit has come at the end of my time at the ABC but I it is not meant to be a summative report on where the school is now but rather a report on where we could be going next. I intend to work with the school leadership team and Mr. Lang, the incoming Director to ensure we cover all those bases and that we discuss the way forward with the wider community. However I’d want all of us to recognise the great job that our staff and your children are doing on a daily basis showing that effort combined with a commitment to our ABC values does indeed lead to great things. Well done everyone!
The longer I work with young people the more I realise the importance of consistency and reassurance in their lives. It is important they see similar fundamental messages from all the people who care for them and are guiding their growth. It is why our school values are so relevant and why it is important that parents and school discuss issues together. It is also the reason why we hope many of you from fifth grade upwards will come along to our carousel of activities on teenage issues next Tuesday. Please make this event a priority and we look forward to seeing you there.
It was a pleasure to see the U16 girls football team lose last night. Traditionally sport is about winning! However last night I witnessed a committed team lose 5-1 to the EA and I was so proud of them. They are a relatively new team as unfortunately many of the girls only recently started to replay football again. At the start of the season they lost in of their games 14-0. So to rise from that start and end u as runners up in the whole event was amazing. Not only were they runners up but they competed superbly and with more good fortune could have done even better. At the end of the game they were exhausted but proud of their achievements. All of us watching were delighted to witness their performance. A little later last night our Varsity boys continued their Bilingual league season with another victory over the LF by 4 goals to 2. They have a 100% record this season in the Bilingual league which is excellent. I want to thank Ceci Hernandez and her team for their tireless work leading the ABC Sports programme. We have seen so many children playing sport this year and that commitment is lasting through the year. In our modern times with so many distractions it is really important we encourage our children to participate in teams and enjoy playing sport with each other.
Please be aware that we are planning our school photos for the week beginning 11th February. There will be individual photographs as well as class photographs.
It is going to be a busy weekend here in school as well as for many if you. I hope you enjoy the weekend and have fun with your children.
Words from the Head of Primary
DVA Awards
The Academia Británica Cuscatleca is proud to announce the 10th ABC Digital Video Awards, the longest running, K-12 grade student video competition in El Salvador. This year we are proud to celebrate the life and work of legendary book comic writer Stan Lee; our theme for DVA 2019.
Primary nominated videos are picked by the teacher and classes, who get to vote to select the project that will represent their grade.
There are a total of 40 videos competing in 11 different sub categories.
We wish all our nominees good luck!
How do we select the winner?
The winner per sub category is selected by the school staff and students through a voting form sent by email. An email account with the school domain is required (@abc-net.edu.sv). This voting form will be available from the afternoon of Friday, February 1st. It will close on Sunday, February 3 at 6:00pm.
Next week, the nominees will receive an invitation with all the information for the DVA gala evening.
COESAL- Centro de Orientación para la Sexualidad en El Salvador has begun the set of lectures for our 4th grade students and their parents. These lectures are part of our Lifeskills curriculum. It will cover topics related to physical and emotional changes the body undergoes during adolescence as well as its impact on their feelings, emotions, friends and family.
Second Session:
Thursday 7th February 2019 - 7.30am Seminar (mother - daughter)
Thursday 7th February 2019 – 7.30 am Lecture Theatre (father - son)
There will be a final session for students only on Thursday 14h February 2019 – 7.30am
Our students in 5th Linares had a thrilling experience practicing their mental strategies for addition and subtraction with Jenga and Battleship.
Drop by Drop- Our Grade 11 students would like to thank all students and their parents who supported their ‘Drop by Drop’ Campaign. This fundraiser aims is to provide access to clean, disposable water to different communities in the municipality of Ahuachapan. Thank you for participating in this good cause and helping the rural communities of El Salvador get clean water!
The children who bought the Drop by Drop t-shirt will have a jeans day on Friday 15th of February 2019
UP Sports Morning- The UP Sports Morning will take place on Saturday 16th February 7:30 a. m. till 12:30 p. m. Students will be participating in different activities prepared by the PE department as follows:
2nd & 3rd Grade 8:00 a. m. - 9:30 a. m.
4th & 5th Grade 10:00 a. m. - 11:30 a. m.
Children must come wearing their PE uniform, including their hat, and bring a bag with a change of clothes since they will participate in water activities and will get wet. Please ensure children have applied sunscreen prior to arriving for the event. There is also a parent event so come ready to join in!
Praying Bears is a charity organized by one of our 5th grade students and her team. The purpose of this campaign is to raise funds to purchase anti-seizure medications for children with limited resources who suffer from epilepsy. Soon we will provide further details and children will be able to purchase the bears in the Upper Primary halls during break and lunch times.
Valentine Grams will be sold during break time and lunch time at the entrance of the
Upper Primary Jubilee Library from Friday 8th of February to Thursday 14th of February. The cost is $1.00
Dates for your diary
Lower Primary
FEBRUARY
Friday 1st : Kinder Gonzalez Assembly
Tuesday 5th: Field Trip Kinder González
Wednesday 6th: Field Trip Kinder Rampone
Thursday 7th: Field Trip Kinder Suarez
Thursday 7th: Field Trip Pre-Kinder
Friday 8th: Field Trip Kinder Bonet
Friday 8th: Kinder Bonet assembly - 7:40am - PAC
Friday 15th: Pre-Kinder Siri assembly - 7:40am - PAC
Wednesday 20th: Prepa night activity
Friday 22nd: Pre-Kinder Carbajal assembly - 7:40am - PAC
Upper Primary
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 6th: 3rd Navas Assembly - 8:15am & 12:20pm - PAC
Thursday 7th: COESAL 2nd Session meeting 7:30 am (mother- daughter/seminar room, father-son/Lecture Theatre)
Friday 8th: Extracurricular Enrollment for Session 5 starts - Online process
Friday 8th: Valentine Grams activity starts by Madres Enlace ( 1st & 2nd Break)
Wednesday 13th: 2nd Hernández Assembly - 8:15am & 12:20pm - PAC
Thursday 14th: COESAL meeting 7:30am Seminar Room/Lecture Theatre (Students only)
Friday 15th: Drop by Drop jeans day
Saturday 16th: Upper Primary Sports Morning - 7:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 20th: Spanish Team Assembly - 8:15am & 12:20pm - PAC
Thursday 21: Grade 5 Camping Night - Portezuelo, Juayua
Monday 25th: Half Term Holiday
Words from the Head of Secondary
Dear parents and carers,
Remembering Diego Mina- Class of 2022
Today we were joined by Diego’s family as our special guests for a concert which his friends, with the help and support of their teacher Paul Valladares, put together as a tribute to celebrate Diego’s life and the lessons he leaves behind with all of us. Diego’s father also left us with a powerful message of love and being the best people we can be in our search for happiness. He reminded us of the importance of friendship, health and family.
We will continue as a school community to raise awareness about children’s cancer with the help of Diego’s parents.
This week we were very pleased to see the Student Council Executive team leading the Key Stage Assemblies. I am always in awe when I see examples of our great ROCs and how wonderful to see them working together and inspiring our younger students to make the most of their school and its opportunities and also develop in their own leadership by taking an active and enthusiastic part in the different student led campaigns and that way, be change makers in this world! The student council reminded us that it is important everyone respects the queue in the cafeteria, use their ID badges to make the queue run more smoothly and of course be responsible by putting their dinners plates in the appropriate venues as well as use the correct bins for recycling!
We are coming up to our ABC Bulldog Pride Week- Feb 18th to Feb 22nd. Look out for the different themed days and participate respectfully!
MONDAY 18th Feb- UNIVERSITY DAY
You may wear - A college t shirt, dress up as what you would like to study or the colour of the university you wish to attend.
TUESDAY 19th Feb- TWIN TUESDAY
Pair up with a friend or plan a costume you both will use. You may wear - Pants but no ripped jeans or mini shorts!
WEDNESDAY 20th Feb- WACKY WEDNESDAY
Dress as silly and mismatched as possible! DO NOT WEAR: PAJAMAS
THURSDAY 21st Feb - THROWBACK THURSDAY
Dress up as you used to when you were little or throw it back to the 70’s, 80’s and be groovy! Do not wear - your upper primary school uniform.
FRIDAY 22nd Feb- ABC BULLDOG PRIDE
Wear any school t-shirt from a past Jeans Day to show your pride for the ABC!
“If we all do our bit, together we can make a major contribution!”
MATHSCOUNTS and MATHS Relays
Today we had MATHSCOUNTS team participate at the Escuela Americana and tomorrow they are competing again and we look forward to their great results! Good luck team and Thank you Mr Cañas and maths department for your all your work with the team!
Here is the team at the end of the first day! We look forward to tomorrow!
COMING SOON!
DVA Secondary Coming Soon! Do not miss out on the fun! Please join us on February 12th at 5.30pm in the PAC!
Please visit the LRC’s DVA blog post.
Mock grades G12/ G10
Our grade 10 and 12 students have gone through the process of receiving their grades for their international examinations. This activity required them to fill our a reflection regarding how well they prepared for these exams and hopefully has helped them set clear targets to achieve even higher results at the end of the year. These results will be discussed with parents at the upcoming Learning Review Days coming up. Please make a point of scheduling your appointment to discuss your child’s progress.
Parent Partnership next TUESDAY!
We will hold three 30 minute sessions on these three very important topics next Tuesday. Parents will attend their session according to their child’s Grade. KS3 (G6,7 and 8) KS4 (G9 and 10) IB (G11 and 12)
We do hope you can join us!
We will start at 6.00pm sharply in the PAC.
Will be visiting Academia Britanica Cuscatleca on Wednesday February 13th @2pm, Students and Parents are invited! 9 Universities from the USA
Finally, Bugsy Malone tickets being sold now in the Secondary office, please support the school and purchase your tickets now. Do not miss out!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kind regards,
Natalia Cáceres Escalón
Dates for your diary
February
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd - Mathscount competition at Escuela Americana
Tuesday 5th - Parent Partnership Evening- Risky teen behaviours (all grades) - 6.00 pm, PAC
Wednesday 6th - Grade 10 Learning review Day, from 7 am to 4 pm (by appointment only) in LRC
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th - Multicultural photography workshops - from 7:30 am to 2pm in American school
Tuesday 12th - Secondary DVA, 7:30 pm PAC
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th - Art Workshop multicultural- from 7:30 am to 2pm in Museo Marte
Friday 15th - Drop by Drop jeans Day
Tuesday 19th - Grade 11/12 Learning Review Day
Wednesday 20th to Saturday 2nd March - Geography trip to Iceland
Friday 22nd - Last Day of first half of term 2
Monday 25th to Friday 1st March - Half Term holidays - school closed
Tuesday 26th to Tuesday 5th March - KS4/5 New York MUN Trip
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