Seeing so many parents at our Parent Coffee on Child Protection at ACS this past Friday was a thrill. Our Parent Coffees, both the presentations and the CFG Editions are intended to bring you into the community, share with you the educational approaches we are taking as a school, for your children, and help to share perspectives and ideas that may benefit you as a parent. We all know there's not a more difficult job in the world than raising a child in these times. As an educational institution, it is our duty to not just settle for educating our students but to serve as a support and resource for parents as well. If you haven't joined a Parent Coffee yet, our next one is a "hot topic" in most households I know of; "Technology Use at ACS and at Home." We'll discuss screen time, how we use tech at school, and how to establish and use boundaries with your children. It's not intended to be the solution to every problem, but a time and space for you to give some thought to the role that technology plays in your household. For more information or to register, please see the poster below and scan the QR code. We hope to see you there!
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Announced Fire Drill on Wednesday, November 15th at 9:00am: Our previously postponed evacuation drill has been rescheduled for this week.
High School Friendship Games this week: This Thursday, ACS will be hosting teams from all over Bolivia for the annual Friendship Games! Below is the schedule - you are welcome to come on campus to watch any of the games, but please note that children must be supervised by a parent to attend. Thank you!
Open House for Prospective Families: On Thursday, December 7th, from 8:30 until 10:00 am, we will be hosting an Open House for prospective families. We ask for your support in getting the word out to your friends with children in other schools in La Paz! Thank you!
Space STEAM Day is coming up next Tuesday, November 21st! Our students across elementary will be engaged in activities that challenge them to solve problems while learning about science, technology, engineering, art and math! We are so excited. We do need more recycled materials to prepare for this exciting day. Please see the poster to the right for more information!
STEAM education, which incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, plays an important role in nurturing students in ACS. The community helps little learners grow their curiosity by encouraging them to explore the world around them through hands-on experiences. Through STEAM activities, our students not only find meaning in education but they connect classroom lessons to real-life applications, fostering a deeper understanding of concepts. Furthermore, STEAM education raises awareness about the world, environment and its needs, instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet by teaching children about sustainability, innovation, and the role they can play in creating a better future. In essence, STEAM activities empower our students to become inquisitive, informed, and environmentally conscious global citizens.
Thanks for reading! I wish you a windy, warm week!
Sincerely,
Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal
