Elementary School Announcements - December 11, 2025
Dear elementary school parents,
Tomorrow, December 12th, our Grade 1–4 students will join in the Santa Lucia celebrations at the Main Campus theatre from 9:00. Please ensure that all students arrive at school on time, as the Grades 1 & 2 classes will need to walk to the Main Campus, departing promptly at 8:30 AM, the start of the school day.
As we approach the final weeks of school before the winter break, here is a look at some upcoming events:
Friday, December 12: Santa Lucia celebration in the Theatre 9:00-10:00
Friday, December 12: PTO Festive Movie Night 17:30-20:00
Wednesday, December 17: Grade 1 Crafts, parents are welcome! 8:45-10:00
Wednesday, December 17: Grade 2 Musical Performance ECC Atrium, parents are welcome! 14:00-14:15
Friday, December 19: PJ Day and stuffy @ ES
Friday, December 19: Kindergarten Hot Chocolate & books, parents are welcome! 9:00-10:00
Mon-Friday, December 22 - January 9: Winter Break
Please mark your calendars: Our next parent coffee is on Friday, January 23 at 8:30. February 9 is our Elementary Parent–Teacher Mid-year Review Day. There will be no school for all students on this date. More information will be shared after the winter break.
In partnership,
Michelle deKam Palmieri, Principal
We are half way through our Winter Concert events! We welcome our Grade 7 and 8 parents tonight as we celebrate the Winter Concert. What a delight to hear the growth and progress of our students in such an audible way. Please make sure to celebrate with your child as we could not be more proud.
In partnership,
Beth Coyle
Important Dates: Mark Your Calendars!
December 15-19: Middle School Spirit Week
Monday - Anything But A Backpack Day
Tuesday - Twin/Matching Day
Wednesday - Holiday Sweater Day
Thursday - PJ Day
Friday - Color House T-Shirt Day
December 16: Grade 5 Field Trip to Het Scheepvaart National Maritime Museum
December 19: Last day of school before Winter Break
December 10 - 15: Study Days - revision time, no new learning
December 16 - 19: Mid-term Exams (Attendance is mandatory)
December 20: Begin Winter Break
Monday, January 12: Classes Resume
Assessment Week - December 16-19
Assessment Week is an opportunity for your high schooler to showcase their learning, and your support can make a big difference. Encourage them to create a study schedule, breaking their revision into manageable chunks and prioritizing their most challenging subjects. Provide a quiet, well-lit study space free from distractions, and ensure they take regular breaks to stay focused. Remind them to eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, and get enough sleep to perform at their best. Lastly, offer words of encouragement and be available to discuss any concerns they might have, helping them approach the week with confidence and a positive mindset.
We will have a special schedule over the course of Assessment Week and students will be able to come and go from campus when they do not have a class. All classes will run a two-hour block over the course of the four days, and regardless of whether a class will have an exam or not, students are expected to attend ALL classes.
Full attendance is expected during Assessment Week. It is important that you prioritize this as there will not be make-up opportunities. We appreciate your understanding and support with this matter.
From the High School Counseling Office
Parents of Seniors: Tomorrow is the deadline for seniors to
meet with their counselor to upload documents for Numerus Fixus applications
meet with their counselor to complete any application that is due before January 15
submit transcript requests for any university application with a deadline before February 15
Please encourage your child to make an appointment with their counselor before the break to review any last application questions they may have.
All grades: Please encourage your child to eat healthy breakfasts, get plenty of good rest, and to plan their study over time rather than cramming for exams.
Grades 9, 10, & 11: Parents and students received an email last week to sign up for Step One Career Testing. This test is optional, but as a reminder, please sign up before January 13.
Bookmark our HS Counseling Upcoming Events document for the latest information on university visits at ASH, Open Days, university course taster-sessions, information sessions, summer programs, Gap Year programs, and external testing dates and deadlines.
Register by January 9 for the ACT on February 7. Register by February 27 for the SAT on March 14. These exams take place at ASH; see details here.
Winter break reminder: Counselors are not available during the winter break.
On behalf of the athletic department, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our incredible Trojan Club for their tireless efforts in providing meals for all of the athletes, coaches, and officials during last weekend’s Holiday Tournament. We are so grateful for your time, energy and unwavering support!
Champions!
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball Team who went undefeated in our Holiday Tournament, earning the Championship title. We are so proud!
Uniforms
There are still quite a few fall sports’ uniforms out. If you have an ASH uniform at home, please return it to the Athletics Office as soon as possible. Thank you.
ECC: Early Childhood Center
ES: Elementary School
MS: Middle School
HS: High School
Cafeteria App (KNIP): We appreciate your patience as we launched the new payment service. Per the email you received, please download the new KNIP App. Middle and High School follow the instructions here to set up your child's account. Elementary School parents have received a personal code and follow these instructions. Cash and bank card will be accepted until October 1. If you have any questions, contact the Transportation office.
The specific date and times for all school events can be accessed on the Parent Portal. Subscribe to the calendar feed to automatically populate the school events in your personal calendar. If you would like a downloadable Parent Calendar with key dates, please check the school calendar page.
You can also click here to join. You will need to assign your children to their current Grade Level Group. You have complete control over your privacy—your email address and contact details are only visible if you choose to share them. Additionally, you can manage or disable notifications at any time to suit your preferences. For a quick guide, click here. Any questions, email classlist@ash.nl.
