"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."- US teacher Maryama Antoine

Tuesday, March 13 

6:30 - 8:30 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.

After a day working with students at ASP, Mr. Als will speak to parents, faculty, and staff at an evening presentation for adults in Paris. Space is limited – register now!

Thursday, March 8 at 4:30 pm 

Friday, March 9 at 7:30 pm  

Saturday, March 10 at 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm  

*Monday, March 12 at 4:30 pm (*this additional date is TBC)

Meeting spot: Lower School Library

Audience members will follow performances staged throughout the hallways, winding their way through the Arts Link into the Black Box Theater.

Reserve your place now! Space is limited at each performance

Gillian Cavan Lynch and Middle and Upper School theater students have crafted a unique and inventive theatrical experience not to be missed, which will serve to inaugurate the state-of-the-art Black Box Theater in the Arts Link building!

Knitters Needed Now! Parents, Students, Teachers

The theater department is looking for knitters of all ages and skill levels to contribute to the making of a character prop for ANTIGONE by knitting a section of what we hope is going to be a very long scarf! 

• You can use any color wool you would like,
• You can knit sections as long as you would like.
• Width must be 12 cm (4.7 inches) in order to best connect all of the sections together.  

 All knitters will be given recognition for their contribution to this unique stage prop. For more information, or if you just need some wool, please contact teacher Gillian Cavan Lynch

Student Guitar Concert

Wednesday, February 7- POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW, LOOK FOR INFORMATION ON NEW DATE SOON

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. Please join us!

ASP Homecoming and Community Celebration

ASP is hosting the celebration of a lifetime! Together we will celebrate the past, present, and future of our school. Please reserve the weekend of June 16 for this special event and register now!  If you would like to help out or to know more about Homecoming, please contact asphomecoming@asparis.fr

International Day Kick-Off Planning Meeting

Thursday, February 8

9:00 - 10:30 am

PFA Room, Reception Building 7

On International Day, ASP showcases its wonderful diversity via food, music, crafts and games from around the world. It's the perfect moment for students, parents, faculty, and staff to come together and celebrate all the cultures that make up our school. International Day is only possible with the enthusiastic support of our parent community. This year's International Day on Saturday, June 16, will anchor Homecoming and Community Celebration weekend.

How can you help today with International Day?
We are forming a group of parents who will meet monthly for around 90 minutes at school to plan the event. Please join us for this kick-off meeting as we form the planning committee.There many volunteer opportunities; we will match you with the one that works best for you! Please contact Barbara Bilodeau or Beverley Delay, International Day Coordinators for more information. Thank you for your support!

Video of Rosalind Wiseman Presentation at ASP

Last month the ASP community was fortunate to host noted author, educator, and thought-leader Rosalind Wiseman. The video of Ms. Wiseman's well-received presentation to ASP parents entitled Behind the Screen: Understanding the Power of Social Media in Young People's Lives, is now available here. Ms. Wiseman's visit to ASP was made possible thanks to grants from the PFA and the Excellence Fund

Click on image to watch video

Parent, Faculty, and Staff Book Group

Tuesday, March 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm- NEW DATE!

Sawiris Family Library

Join us for a discussion of Anthony Marra's The Tsar of Love and Techno, a collection of interwoven tales which explore themes of family, sacrifice, war, and the redemptive power of art. After March 6, the next meeting will be on May 22. RSVP by contacting US librarian Mario Chioini

Invitation for Parents:

Participate in ASPire to Serve Sandwich Drive

Tuesday, February 13

Other opportunities also available

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. 

If you are part of an ASP group or committee and want to sign up your group to lead a sandwich drive, please contact Aaron Hubbard or Carleen Pieper  Additional information: Read more

And, the PFA would like to encourage parents from all school divisions to join this initiative after each PFA monthly meeting, when all are invited to meet in the Coulson Family Commons to help make 200 sandwiches for distribution to the homeless or to refugees. You may volunteer to help out in-person, or to send your sandwich ingredient donations to school with your child. Click on the sign up link for details. The next PFA meeting and sandwich drive date will be Tuesday, February 13.

Donations Sought for Elderly by February 15

Lower School student council and other groups will be visiting a local home for the elderly and will sing, play music and distribute gifts to the residents. If you are able to donate any small blankets, warm socks, scarves, body lotion or bath gel, it would be greatly appreciated. Please send in  donations by Thursday, February 15. Students will gift wrap these items at school. The collection box is located in the Lower School foyer. Contact Linda Franco, LS teacher with any questions.

Support the Excellence Fund

Did you know that ASP is a non-profit organization recognized under the French Association Loi de 1901? Tuition is budgeted wisely, but advancing the school above and beyond requires more than tuition alone can provide. That's where the Excellence Fund comes in! This fund allows the realization of many of the innovative learning opportunities that students benefit from throughout the school year – programs like the recent visit of Rosalind Wiseman, the introduction of 3D printers and other high-tech equipment, and the upcoming creation of a student-tended lavender garden. Read more

Please make a gift to the Excellence Fund at whatever level feels right to you – and join us in supporting innovation and creativity at ASP. Thank you for your support!

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 and academic prep programs 

June 25-29 and July 2-6

Registration is now open for our Summer Camp, with programming in June and July that promises to offer something for all ages, A great new feature: you can mix and match various activities! Click to see the calendar and program details.

For Upper School students preparing for university studies, choose from several academic offerings: College Essay Writing, SAT Test Preparation and our AP/IB Study Skills workshop: Academic Summer Prep. Online Registration is available here