December 1, 2008

Dear ASLP Community,

I would like to congratulate our students, staff, and parents for participating in the 2nd Annual Run-athon on November 25th. This year Ms. Athena organized the event with the help of many colleagues. Students, teachers, and parents alike raised several thousand euros for the Save The Children organization in Nigeria, Africa. The event combines a strong sense of service for others along with good physical excersice. Shortly after the run began I realized how much more exercise I need. I am now training for next year!

As we enter the month of December and as our extended vacation quickly approaches, I would like to take the time to thank you for your help and support. As the new ASLP director it has been a lot of work, but I have truly enjoyed getting to know the school and community. ASLP is a wonderful school and Gran Canaria is a safe, clean and beautiful island with friendly people, fantastic food, and a variety of cultural events.

Below you will find important information regarding events and activities for the ASLP community for December and beyond.

SCHOOL – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
Whereas most schools will not have classes this day, ASLP will maintain a normal day as originally planned and scheduled on the school calendar.

NO SCHOOL – MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
Dia de la Inmaculada Concepcion is a nationally recognized holiday. ASLP will not have classes or after-school activities this day.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
You are cordially invited to attend this year’s Christmas concert, A Christmas Carol will be performed by ASLP students on Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00pm at the Colegio Jesuitas in Vegueta.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Friday, December 19th is the last day of school before vacation begins.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH
Thursday, January 8th will be the first day of school following the extended vacation. Classes begin at 8:30am.

SENIOR GRADUATION
Despite the initial plans for June 6th, this school year’s Senior Graduation will be May 23rd in the Auditoria Alfredo Krauss. The original date was unavailable at the two locations the school had considered appropriate for the ceremony.

REPORT CARDS
Trimester report cards for preschool through middle school students will be available on Wednesday, December 17th. High school students are the semester system and will not receive report cards until February 10th.

LOCKERS
All students should have been assigned a lock and locker. Two weeks ago the proposal for a structure to cover the lockers from rain was approved. It should be installed by the end of this week. If you believe your child has not been given a locker or lock please contact Ms. Arancha in the main office. In addition, all grade levels have been given top, middle, and bottom lockers. Unfortunately, most students would prefer not to have a bottom locker. At this point we are only making changes for those students who have medical conditions that prohibit them from using the bottom locker. Such a request should be given to the main office with an accompanying letter or certificate from the student’s physician. I appreciate your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

Nathan Walker
Director
American School of Las Palmas

FOOTBALL MATCH

EXHIBICIÓN DEL VECINDARIO CC LA BALLENA DE VOLLEYBALL

El equipo de superliga masculina del Vecindario CC La Ballena de Volleyball realizó una demostración con toda la plantilla profesional en las instalaciones del Colegio Americano de Las Palmas, como inicio de la campaña deportiva del centro educativo.

Los jóvenes pudieron disfrutar de las acciones más espectaculares de las máximas figuras del equipo dirigido por Tomy Alvarez.