Dear ASD Families,

Across the world in American schools veterans of military service are honored. Service to country, attached to Veteran’s Day remembrances, is celebrated forcefully and publicly in the United States. Importantly, Veteran’s Day in the United States began in close connection with the anniversary of the armistice -- or agreement to halt hostilities -- in Europe over 100 years ago. Here at ASD, at least six of our faculty and administration (pictured below) have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and we extend our respect and appreciation to them and to all veterans on this day.

Veterans pictured with ASD Director Steve Razidlo from left to right: Matt Smith, Zach McCabe, Brian Wright, Mike Olsen, Troy Redd, and Riley Du Bois.

This week’s school business included restarting after school activities for Elementary students. Playground areas and the soccer fields were alive again with groups of students learning, playing, and growing...and returning slowly to patterns of positive, active student life.

Looking ahead, ASD is currently re-examining our overall communications portfolio. From our own analysis of Sahifa/Teneen communications, we see 55 - 70% ‘open’ rates. From parent and staff feedback, we are reviewing the possibility of changing Sahifa to a bi-weekly (twice monthly) newsletter, and to re-launching other helpful tools like Classlink to better streamline and support your school communications. Please help us by completing the poll below and feel free to add feedback in the comments section of the poll.