From the Principal 11 August 2023

Dear parents,

We have reached the end of our first week of the 2023-2024 school year! I am very happy to have joined the ACS Secondary School team as Principal and look forward to an exciting year. Having served as a leader in schools in Colombia, Morocco, China, and back home in Washington State, I am honored to have been asked to serve the school here in La Paz. My wife, Diane, will be joining me soon, and we hope to have visits from our adult children, both of whom live in California. The ACS community has been very welcoming as I adjust to life here, and I look forward to getting to know our students and becoming involved in school life.

I would like to invite all of you to Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, 15 August, at 5:00 pm. Our teachers look forward to meeting you and answering your questions about what the students can expect this year. Parents are critical partners in learning, so it is important that you know your child's teachers and how to get accurate information about their progress. Please plan to come!

We are now finalizing our plans for the annual Classroom Without Walls trips. All trips will take place during the week of 2-6 October. Trips will last from 3-6 days, depending on grade level and location. A local experience will also be available for those unable to travel. More information is coming soon.

Please don't hesitate to contact our office with any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting you!

Upcoming events:

Tuesday, 15 August - Back-to-School night at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 23 August - Awards Ceremony at 11:00

2-6 October - Classroom Without Walls

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