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February 5, 2010
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Second Semester. This week brought in new electives, new semester classes for secondary students, the arrival of the Scholastic Book orders, many opportunities to talk with parents as they brought in second semester fees and chats with parents in regard to student progress and term 2 grades on reports cards. Second semester fees were due January 28th and we thank all of you that paid for your children’s ASU tuition fees on time. We appreciate your attention to this detail and your continued support of ASU as we strive for excellence in education.
The 2nd semester elective program started this week on Wednesday, a “Day 1”. It was an impossible task to meet everyone’s request for electives. As always, swimming for the elementary was extremely popular and there were more requests then could be safely allowed in the pool. Cooking was another popular choice and almost all of the 1st – 4th grade students wanted this elective and as I’m sure you know – it was not possible to give this elective to around 150 students at the same time! I had to make an alternate choice and decided to provide an extra PE class for grades 2 and 4. Promoting health for our children is part of our mission and I know we all want happy and healthy children that incorporate exercise for fun into their daily lives. For all grades, teachers submitted names of their students that they felt needed extra ESL support, a study hall or core assistance in Math, Science and Social Studies. These teacher requests were implemented and these students were assigned these vitally important electives to help them succeed and be successful learners at ASU.
Here’s what’s happening this coming week, February 8th through 12.
It will be a “Week 1” for the swimming schedule.
On Thursday and Friday ASU will be celebrating the Tsagaan Tsar, Mongolian New Moon or New Years Festival. We will be discussing Mongolian culture and play traditional Mongolian games throughout the day.
Thursday, February 11th
There will be a trip to the Traditional Toy Museum for all K- 2 classes who are interested. Teachers who will be taking their classes to the museum will be sending a permission and information note home.
Friday, February 12
Traditional Dress Day - We are encouraging all students and teachers to dress in traditional dress. Students and teachers will be visiting other classrooms to show off their elaborate and interesting traditional wear. I’m getting my camera batteries charged for lots of awesome photos!
“Children’s Palace Performers” will perform a traditional Mongolian show at our school between the hours of 2pm – 3pm In the auditorium.
Information for our ASU Learning Community:
ASU has added an additional day to the Tsagaan Tsar Holiday. There will be no school on Monday and Tuesday, Feb 15 and 16.
The SOS clinic is offering seasonal flu vaccinations for special price of $15.00 for our students. If you would like to have your child vaccinated, please contact the SOS clinic to arrange an appointment:
Telephone: 464325m 464326
Address: SOS Clinic, BZD, XV Micro District, old Tuul Jin Pan Bld.
Lunch Menu for Feb 8 – 12
| GRADE LEVEL | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| Kindergarten | Chicken pattyGrapesDiluted milk (Hyaram) | Creamy veggie soupHuushuurGrape juice | Spaghetti with mushroomMixed fruitLipton tea | Beef Kotlet with mashed potatoCakeHuckleberry juice | PizzaApple juice |
| Elementary school | Buffalo chicken with chips | Sautéed beef Steamed bun,Aarts | Italian wedding soupHamburger & Chips | SpaghettiApple | Mixed pizzaWith chips |
| High school | Steamed beef tongue (mushroom sauce, mashed potato, veggie salad) | Fried beef, meat sauce, pita bread Veggie salad. | Shepherd pie(fried rice, beef salad) | Buffalo chicken, with chips steamed rice | Beef burrito Chicken salad |
| Drinks | Tea | Buckthorn juice, tea & coffee | Tea | Aarts | Raisin juice |
Date to Remember for February
Feb 1: 2nd Semester started
Feb 11: Traditional Toy Museum trip, for K- 2 classes
Feb 12: Traditional Dress Spirit Day
Feb 15 & 16: Tsagaan Sar – School closed
I hope you find this information useful. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions, concerns, or success and delights you would like to share with us. I also, would enjoy hearing your ideas on what you would like me to include in my “Letter to Parents”.
As always,
Dr. Kristina Nefstead