Please take a moment to listen to a TEDx Talk by Rosalind Wiseman, and then join us for essential dialogue with this noted author, educator, and thought leader who will be working this month with ASP students and teachers, and also meeting with parents on two different occasions. We urge all parents to take advantage of this opportunity to work with a renowned expert on creating an environment to support our youth and help them thrive in today's complex world.

Behind the Screen: Understanding the power of social media in young people's lives

Monday, January 22 at 7:00 pm, in the PAC

A presentation and discussion for adults and students regarding social media (suitable for all ages)

Parent Workshop: Strengthening A Community of Dignity at ASP

Wednesday, January 24 at 2:00 pm, in the Lower School Cafeteria

A parent workshop focused on building communication between parents, educators, and students

Tuesday, March 13 

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Paris 75001

Thanks to generous support from literary agent and ASP alumnus Steven Barclay '77, ASP has showcased some of the literary world's best-known authors through our Visiting Writer Program.

Now in its 16th year, we are delighted to welcome Hilton Als, contributor to The New Yorker and winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. In the words of ASP English teacher Maryama Antoine, "If you are not familiar with Hilton Als, I almost envy this moment of discovery for he is a powerhouse of culture, an authority in the world of theater, fashion and the arts."

Mr. Als will spend the day working with students at ASP and will speak to parents, faculty and staff at an evening presentation for adults in Paris. Location information will be provided with your registration confirmation. Space is limited – register now!

International Day Kick-Off Planning Meeting

Thursday, February 8

9:00-10:30 am

PFA Room, Reception Building 7

On International Day, ASP celebrates its wonderful diversity via food, music, crafts and games from around the world.  It's the perfect moment for students, parents and faculty members to come together and celebrate all the cultures that make up our school.  

How can you help?
We are forming a group of parents who will meet monthly for around 90 minutes at school to plan the event. Amongst the roles we are looking for help with are: Country Booth Coordinator, Communications, Decoration, Games, Entertainment, Ticket Sales and Volunteers. Many of these roles can be shared between two and it adds to the fun!  Please join us for this kick-off meeting as we form the planning committee.There are a variety of volunteer opportunities; we will match you with the one that works best for you! Please contact Barbara Bilodeau or Beverley Delay, International Day Coordinators  if you cannot come to this meeting but would like to help out or if you already have a specific volunteer area of interest.  

International Day is only possible with the enthusiastic support of our parent community. Thank you for your support!

Coming Up

Country Booth Meeting

Date to be confirmed

Save the Date!

International Day, Saturday June 16

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

During the Homecoming and Community Celebration Weekend!

Invitation for Parents:

Participate in ASPire to Serve Sandwich Drive

Monthly, beginning Tuesday, January 16

The ASP Upper School has been working to bring food to the homeless population and the refugees living on the street of Paris. It is a way of giving back to our wonderful city by helping the residents who need it the most. 

The PFA would like to encourage parents from all school divisions to join this initiative. Starting this Tuesday, January 16 and from then on once a month, right after our PFA monthly meeting, we will meet in the Upper School's Coulson Family Commons to help make 200 sandwiches for distribution to the homeless or to refugees. Please sign up to volunteer. If you are unable to join us in-person, you may send your sandwich ingredient donations to school with your child. Click on the sign up link for all the details.

Parent, Faculty, and Staff Book Group

Tuesday, January 16, 4:00-5:00 pm

Sawiris Family Library

Join us at the ASP parents, faculty, and staff Book Group. Be sure to mark the dates for future book club gatherings: March 13 and May 22. Reserve your spot by contacting librarian Mario Chioini

School Portraits New Students and Make Up Day

Friday, January 19

9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Upper School-Coulson Family Commons

Please note this date if your child has not yet had their school photo taken this year. More information will be available through your division office.

Safety Message for Parents Driving to Campus

At times, the ASP security team has observed students being dropped off outside the Paris gate, with the vehicles either staying in the road or obstructing the sidewalk and/or bus entrance. This practice endangers the students, as well as the occupants of those vehicles and other cars in the road.

As a reminder, please drop off students from private vehicles only in the designated area next to Reception Building 7 (photo, right) after accessing campus through the Garches gate. Please contact Mike Breen, Facilities Director, with any questions.Thank you for your help in promoting a safe environment for students. 

Student Guitar Concert

Wednesday, February 7

7:30 pm- 9:00 pm

Please mark your family calendars! This year's first Student Guitar Concert will take place in the More than thirty students from all three divisions will present a lively program of works in a wide variety of styles by Maurice Ravel, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Albéniz, Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Green Day, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and others. 

SAT Test Prep at ASP for Grades 11 and 12

February Vacation Camps for LS and MS Students

Monday February 26 - Friday March 2

• Science Camp, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Grades 3-5)
• Fashion Drawing and Design, 9:30 am -1:00 pm (Grades 4-6)
• Basketball Camp, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Grades 6-12)

ASP Cafeteria and bus (limited lines) options available. Join us for any of the fun vacation camps at ASP during the February break. Online registration open now!

Summer 2018 at ASP

Selection of fun activities; academic prep programs 

June 25-29 and July 2-6

Registration is now open for our Summer Camp, and June/July programming promises to offer something for all ages! There's Wonder Science!, Play Like A Champion Sports, Calliope Arts Camp, Summer Fun Bilingual Camp, and French Immersion. From STEM and Coding to Theater and Volleyball and much much more. One of the great features of our new programming is that you can mix and match various activities; click to see the calendar and program details.

And for Upper School students preparing for university studies, there are several academic offerings: College Essay Writing, SAT Test Preparation and our AP/IB Study Skills workshop: Academic Summer Prep. Click here for Online Registration

Hosts for Visiting Swimmers Needed!

The ASP annual Swim Meet is taking place on Saturday night, January 20. We will be hosting five teams for a meet with over 100 swimmers and we need lots of beds for hosting visiting swimmers. Swimmers will finish around 10:00 pm on Saturday night and leave at 9:00 am on Sunday. They will come to you clean and tired; a short and sweet housing obligation! If you are able to help out with hosting or for information, please contact Cathy McLaury