Introduction The Parent-Teacher Association is a group of parents that work together to aid and support existing school projects, as well as to provide new resources where they don't already exist. Our efforts are intended to improve and/or enhance the school experience for our children. Please make use of these services and if you want to become more involved, consider joining one of the organizing committees. Some of the PTA functions provide direct benefits to the children and some provide indirect benefits. Some are fundraisers, most are not. Volunteering at ASH through the PTA is a long-standing tradition Quick Contact
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PTA Services Adult Education
The Adult Education Program at ASH offers a wide variety of classes dealing with subjects such as foreign languages, computers, cooking, arts and health, and living in Holland. Instructors interested in offering a course with the Adult Education Program, please contact the Adult Education committee at
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to request an Instructor Information Memo and Instructor Form. Art Masterpiece
The Art Masterpiece Program is a way to bring works of art that cannot leave museums or public sites into the classroom. The program uses reproduction sets featuring works of art chosen around a theme of particular interest to children from Elementary School to Middle School.
>> learn more about Art Masterpiece... The Bulletin
The PTA Bulletin is a monthly publication that contains articles from the PTA President, the superintendent, and each of the school divisions. Access The Bulletin online by clicking here: The PTA Bulletin. Back to School Information Fair
An information fair held at the beginning of the school with representation from numerous organizations, this provides a chance to meet friends, old and new, and to see all the wonderful opportunities on offer within the school as well as the wider community. Book Fairs
New: two New Book Fairs are held each year, providing the opportunity to purchase books in English for children of all ages. Come early for the best selection ... or volunteer to help! Used: used books donated by the ASH community are sold in a spring used book fair. For the best selection volunteer to help the committee collect, sorts and price the books! This is a great way to share and recycle our reading material while raising funds to support other PTA activities. Booster Club - The Booster Club works to support ASH athletic programs, increase awareness of ASH athletic events and provide support for guest athletes and their host families. Costume Creation
This dynamic and hardworking group organizes, designs and sews costumes for the Middle School and High School musicals and plays. They also help with hair, makeup and backstage during the performances. Anyone who has seen an ASH performance cannot fail to be impressed! Directory
The PTA has handed over the duties and responsibilities of publishing and distributing ASH's phone directory to the Office of External Relations. Halloween Celebration - organizes neighborhoods to participate in Halloween International Committee
International Day: a school wide celebration of all of the nationalities making up our ASH community. Originally organised for the Elementary, this event has grown to include Middle and High School. International Contacts: each year parents volunteer to be the contact point for new and prospective parents from their home country. Feel free to contact your international representative with any questions or to arrange to have them meet you at ASH. Monday Morning Networking (MNN)
Weekly get togethers covering all the practical information that you need to be happy here. Topics include the medical establishment, the butcher, the cheese shop and Sinter Klaas to name a few. Meetings are held on the second floor of the ABF club house most Monday mornings. A Dutch translator is available from 8:30 to 9:00 and the program is from 9:00 - 10:00. Check the Flash for details each week. Come join us for your Monday morning coffee and conversation. PTA School Coordinators:
Elementary School Coordinator - works as a liaison between the Elementary School and parents on matters relating to Elementary. Coordinates room mothers for each grade level. Middle School Coordinator - works as a liaison between the Middle School and parents on matters relating to MS High School Coordinator - promotes school spirit and works as a liaison between the High School and parents on matters relating to HS. School Store
Open for a few hours each day, the store sells necessary school supplies as well as ASH items and spiritwear. Run by volunteers, the store provides an important service to our students as well as raising money to support PTA activities. Staff Appreciation
Organizes small events throughout the year to say "thank-you" to our teachers & support staff Welcoming Committee
Greets new families and assists with Welcoming Coffees throughout the year Friends of the Arts
Works with the Arts Department to support students and staff during theater and musical productions and events. Rehearsal dinners, after concert receptions, student recognition activities (locker banners), and extra helping hands all fall under the Friends of the Arts umbrella. Year-End-Sale - an ASH community "flea market" held in mid-May each year. There are many opportunities within these organising committees to help make the school a more effective community for our children. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact one of the PTA representatives or fill in the online form.
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