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NEWSLETTER
@ast_news @americanschool
September 03– September 08, 2018
Content: Elementary School (ES) Flag Day Assembly
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Middle & High School (MS/HS) Flag Day Assembly
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Transition to High School Conference (HS)
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Houses -First Competition of the Year
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Spanish Department Altar Patrio
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Operation Smile, Día del Niño Celebration (Pespire)
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Operation Smile LIKE
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Dining Hall Día del Niño Celebration
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ABSH Athletic Retreat How to Get Involved at AST
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Weekly Activities
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Cafeteria Menu of the Week
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Upcoming Events
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Alumni Corner
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Elementary Flag Day Asssembly Our Spanish Department celebrated Flag Day on Monday September 3rd, 2018. ES STUCO members, led by advisor Mrs. Gaby Simón, marched with the cadets in a beautiful ceremony which marked the beginning of our Independence Month.
A group of students from Mrs. Anita Román’s Estudios Sociales class explained the meaning of the stars in the Honduran Flag.
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STUCO Flag Day Assembly (MS/ HS)
STUCO members did an outstanding job as they raised the Flag to commemorate the Independence month. Way to go STUCO! This year’s message was all about taking action and helping fellow Hondurans achieve their dreams.
Habitat for Humanity invites everyone to help Lencho donating a brick to build him a home. For more information contact Advisor Mr. Javier Tamashiro at jtamashiro@amschool.org
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College Guidance Presentation Our High School Counselors led a workshop about the kind of support our students get through their college applications and how their parents can help them in these stressful times. It was great to see all of the parents participating and asking questions. If you need more information contact yaviles@amschool.org or mfigueroa@amschool.org
Mrs. Yolanda Aviles and Ms. Marisabel Figueroa (HS Counselors) were in charge of giving the conference.
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Delicious snacks were catered by our Dining Hall.
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HOUSES – First Competition of the Year Let the games begin‌Students showcased their Eagle Spirit in their first day of Houses. It was tons of fun! Congrats to all House Parents and House Coordinators: Mrs. Natalie Arguello, Ms. Calyanne Crouch and Mr. Javier Tamashiro.
MS national and International students showed their patriotism and Eagle Pride during their first day of houses. Come check it out in the MS Hallway!
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Spanish Department Altar Patrio
Our Spanish Department members were caught in action making a Honduran tradition: Patriotic Altar, to celebrate the Independence month. You can find this amazing altar in the Middle School Hallway. ‘‘La educación es el alma de los pueblos y abono de los ejércitos de la libertad’’ – Francisco Morazán
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Operation Smile Children Day Celebration Operation Smile Club went to Pespire to celebrate the ‘‘Día del Niño’’ to 700 students of Centro Básico Monseñor Turcios. The kids enjoyed the time spent with the AST students as well as the candy gift bags and pizzas.
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Dining Hall ‘‘Día del Niño’’ Our Dining Hall staff getting ready for the Día del Niño celebrations!
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ABSH Athletic Retreat Selected students went to Lago de Yojรณa to the ABSH Athletic Retreat to represent our school in this fun event in which Schools from all over the country gather around to interact and demonstrate sport spirit.
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How to Get Involved at AST
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Weekly Activities
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Cafeteria Menu of the Week
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Upcoming Events
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Alumni Corner Idarela & Victoria Alvarez (10’, 12’) The Alvarez sisters are exploring the entrepreneur field. Idarela, a graduate from Trinity University, and Victoria, from Texas Christian University, put in practice all their knowledge and experience to open their first store. ‘‘AVOKA’’ is a Concept Store where ideas and brands are put together to enhance the shoppers experience. Inside AVOKA, you’ll find various Honduran brands belonging to young entrepreneurs. We invite everyone to visit their store in La Galería in Tegucigalpa and follow their page @AVOKA on social media. CONGRATULATIONS to these two young entrepreneurs! #Eaglepride