Words from the Director
This time of year is always exciting as we look back on the last school year, celebrate graduation of our senior class and plan for the new academic year.
We start next week with the Senior Exit celebrations on Tuesday when the Class of 2019 will enter school together and spend the morning reminiscing on their school days. To facilitate this I do advise you try to arrive early on Tuesday to drop your children off. The PAC entrance will be closed from 6.50 to 7.30 am. During this time the only access will be through the Administration car park which will remain open as usual. We will be allowing Lower Primary children to be dropped off until 7.40 am so you can plan to drop them off in the PAC car park after the Senior Entry.
Next Friday, the 31st of May we have the Headmasters reception to welcome the Class of 2019 into the Exabrit community. This is an event to which all Exabrits are welcome but we especially request attendance from the classes of 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989 and 1984. Please come along and meet old friends and have a look at your school. If you know Exabrits from these years especially please do pass on this invitation. We hope to have a wonderful reunion and make a special welcome for the Class of 2019. If you do plan to attend we would be grateful if you would reply to this invitation so we have an idea of numbers to cater for. Please confirm by writing to: anabellasoto@abc-net.edu.sv
There are a number of other important events coming up over the next few weeks including our lap of honour, Logros event, achievement assemblies, Acción de gracias and graduation day for the parents of the graduating class. All of these events are on our calendar with brief details. Please do contact us if you have any doubts or require further clarification of their purpose.
I am looking forward to seeing our U16 boys play in the quarter final of the College Cup on Saturday as well as welcoming our Grade 8 Washington trip back home after their visit to DC. I would like to thank many parents and the US Embassy for helping arrange activities which the usual visitors to Washington do not get so easily.
Sports
We have an exciting end to our year of amazing sports success, both in terms of participation as well as achievements. As part of our reflection on the year which included a visit from Joe Terrasi of the Positive Coaching Alliance we would ask parents to fill out this survey which will only take a few minutes and will help us plan for next year.
Words from the Head of Primary
This week we have had Kinder parents join our Literacy workshops as well as parents coming in to read to children. This is a powerful way to share with parents what we do at school. Over the year parents have been invited to Primary to become involved in their child’s learning.
The Benefits of parent involvement helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school. It is essential for parents to support the learning that happens in preschool settings at home as well.
Research has shown that when parents are involved, the child will not only do better in school, but will also go further too. Studies also show that students get better grades, have better social skills, score higher on tests, attend school regularly, and continue their education even after they graduate.
Parents have benefits too. They are more likely to have confidence in themselves as parents, are held in a higher esteem from the teachers, and are more likely to continue their own education. Once parents can see these benefits and the value that they can bring to their child’s education, they will not be able to say they don’t have any time to be involved.
So, when you are invited to come to school we would love to see you. I know a busy life can be a challenge but the benefits to your child far outweigh the negatives. At ABC we strongly believe in a positive relationship between the home and the school. If we work together your child/children will know that they are being supported at school and at home, which means Effort leads to Success!
Drop Off in the Morning- A HUGE thank you to parents for speeding up the drop off of children. I’ve noticed a better flow of cars, which means parents get through quicker. While we can’t control traffic outside the school, we can do our bit to ensure a quick drop off done in a safe way.
Book of the Week
Endangered Animals by Martin Jenkins and Tom Frost
A wealth of information is conveyed in the stylish illustrations. The threatened creature takes centre stage with their common and Latin names written. The country where they are currently found is named at the top, with a price of the stamp in the local currency at either side. Down the sides the words First Class Post in capital letters emphasise the urgency with which action is needed before these animals die out.
Thirty animals are featured and opposite the large illustration there are more specific details about each one, compiled by a conservation biologist, giving information about the circumstances under which they have become endangered and a location map. They include well known species such as the polar bear, the tiger and the blue whale and those less known such as the kakapo which is critically endangered in New Zealand and the Korean clubtail dragonfly.
Dates for your diary
Lower Primary
June
Friday 7th - Moving up day
Monday 10th - Pre-Kinder Carbajal and Pre-Kinder Siri trip to Pizza Hut Las Cascadas - leaving at 8:30am and returning 11:30am
Wednesday 12th - K Rampone & K González - trip to Maya Country Club - leaving 8:30am and returning 12:00 noon
Thursday 13th - K Suárez & K Bonet: trip to Maya Country Club - leaving 8:30am and returning at 12:00 noon
Friday 14th - Pre-Kinder Cáceres & Pre-Kinder Francés trip to Pizza Hut Las Cascadas - leaving at 8:30am and returning 11:30am
Friday 14th - Extracurricular activities finish
Wednesday 19th - K Suárez & K Rampone - trip to Super Selectos Las Cascadas - 9:00am and returning 10:30am
Wednesday 19th - K Bonet & K González trip to Super Selectos Las Cascadas - 10:00am and returning 11:30am
Friday 21st June - Last day of School
Upper Primary
May
Wednesday 29th - Catholic Committee Rosary - 5:45pm - 8:15pm - Auditorium
June
Tuesday 4th - 3rd Dixon Assembly, 7:30am & 12:20pm - PAC
Thursday 6th- Welcome to Secondary Parent Meeting, Grade 5 - 6pm- 8pm - PAC
Friday 7th - Primary “Moving Up” Morning Activities
Tuesday 11th - 4th Quijano Assembly, 7:30am & 10:45am - PAC
Thursday 13th - Grade 2 Effort Leads to Success Assembly, 07:30 - 09:30, PAC
Friday 14th - Grade 3 Effort Leads to Success Assembly, 07:30 - 09:30, PAC
Friday 14th - Extracurricular activities finish
Tuesday 18th - Grade 4 Effort Leads to Success Assembly, 07:30 - 09:30, PAC
Wednesday 19th - Grade 5 Effort Leads to Success Assembly, 07:30 - 09:30, PAC
Wednesday 19th - Grade 5 Moving On Party, 5:00pm - 8:30pm, PAC
Friday 21st - Last day of School
Words from the Head of Secondary
Dear parents and carers,
We have reached the end of another week and are coming up to the end of the school year fast! With this end of week, we also see the end of our IB examinations for the class of 2019! They are now done and we know their effort will lead to their success! We now look forward to next Tuesday 28th of May for our traditional Senior Exit!
Please be advised that on Tuesday, traffic will be heavier than normal as we welcome the parents of the class of 2019 to join their children in their final exit! We will close the PAC entrance at 6.50am and reopen at 7.15am.
Summer camp 2019 is now open for enrollment. We are running Maths, Spanish, English and Art classes for our Secondary students. This is a good opportunity to continue practicing and improving your skills in these areas.
World Day Eating Disorder Action Day Campaign
Asociación Estima joined us today to talk to some of our G 6 - 8 student leaders (Ambassadors) as we are taking part in this worldwide campaign to raise awareness on eating disorders.
The 2nd of June is the "World Day Eating Disorder Action Day", Asociación Estima will distribute 2,500 bracelets to schools and universities asking for students to take a photo and upload it to Instagram with the # WorldEDday2019 or #ShowusyourPurple
Please can you join your children as there will be prizes for the most creative photo. This campaign starts next Monday and finishes on the Sunday 2 June.
"Let's all make positive Changes"
As a community we are always proud and impressed at the power of our youth and just how much young people can contribute to our society. This week I want to share with you a report by one of our activists - well done Luis Alejandro!
Kidney Bean Campaign
From Luis Alejandro Rosales- class of 2021
Have we observed around us how much need there is in the world?
As students, we have the obligation to comply with a certain amount of social hours, but do we really know what they mean? This happened to me ... I had to complete my social hours and the idea started in my head.
I thought of making a project so I took some time to think about what I should choose as the cause for the project and after discussing it with my mom, I decided on Kidney failure because my grandmother has lived with the disease for more time than I can remember. It is the only disease that I have seen face to face and all of its complications.
After thinking about the cause, I remembered that doctors say: “Drink more water”, so I thought: by this I can develop a campaign motivating students to drink more water by selling squeezes and the money I would collect I could use it to bring some happiness to children who already are suffering this illness.
I emailed the idea to Mrs Cáceres and she approved it and directed me with Mrs. Chavez who helped me set up the first part of the project at school. I presented the project in assemblies and we sold the squeezes at school. Thank you Ms Chávez for all your help! My mother was also always with me.
After all of the planning and execution of the project, I sold 47 squeezes! In the meantime, I contacted with Ludoteca Hospital de Niños Benjamin Bloom to explain my idea and they understood all of it. They agreed and were happy because, they really need help. They sent me a list of necessities of patients and I bought them with the money collected from the squeezes and I made the packs.
When we arrived at the hospital, I didn’t know what would really happen, I was nervous and excited, my work would finally come true. Andrea, Luis Arturo and Juan Marco came with me. At the hospital, we met incredible children and people which made the experience even better than what I expected. When we had to leave, I realized that I was also benefited from this experience, I learned to appreciate my health while helping others. I had never been so proud after thinking: I made this moment happen!
As I said at the start, the end of year is fast approaching and with it, many emotions and excitement. But the school year is not over yet! It is really important to keep our focus and strong work ethic til the very end and I ask all parents to remind their children that being punctual, respecting our regulations of uniform and attendance and above all, giving their best at all times, continues to be the norm! There are four more weeks ahead and they are jammed packed with activities and learning opportunities. Do not squander them! These have all been prepared by very hard working members of staff and I would like to thank them for all their work!
A reminder of this Parent Partnership session coming up for the class of 2020 to come along and join their children at this talk. Thank you to our University counselling department for arranging it. We look forward to seeing you there!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kind regards,
Natalia Cáceres Escalón
Dates for your diary
May
Friday 24th - Final G12 IB exam
Tuesday 28th - Grade 12 Senior exit
June
Wednesday 5th - Moving up Day G5 into G6
Thursday 6th - Moving up Day G5 into G6
Thursday 6th - Parent Partnership: University Application Process G11
Friday 7th - Moving up Day G5 into G6
Friday 7th - Lap of Honour (students only)
Monday 10th - Friday 14th - Grade 9 Work Experience
Tuesday 11th - Grade 10 Awards Assembly 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 13th - Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony
Friday 14th - Grade 7 Awards Assembly 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Friday 14th - Grade 8 Awards Assembly 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 18th - Grade 9 Learning Review Day
Tuesday 18th - Awards Assembly G11 / 11:25 am - 12:25 md
Tuesday 18th - Awards Assembly G6 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Thursday 20th - Awards Assembly G9 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Friday 21st - Last day of School- School closes at 12.00pm
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