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A Publication of the Armenian Sisters Academy October 2010

A JOB WELL DONE! Armenian Sisters’ Academy is proud to announce

that it was granted a six-year term accreditation by

WASC (Western Association of Schools and Col-

leges) . This re-accreditation was based on the rec-

ommendation of WASC’s visiting team.

The re-accreditation confirmed what everyone at

our school has always known: Our teachers and

staff are committed to providing an excellent edu-

cation with high standards, and that our focus is,

indeed, on learning.

Our heartfelt thanks to the members of school’s

WASC Leadership Team, to teachers and staff,

parents and alumni students for their time, effort

and energy in ensuring the success of the accredi-

tation process.

Sister Lucia

Congratulations:

To Mr. & Mrs. Aramian on the birth

of their son. Proud sister is in BA.

To Mr. & Mrs. Derbedrossian on the

birth of their daughter. Proud sister is

in OB.

May the Lord bless the babies.

Condolences:

Our sincere sympathy to Mr. & Mrs.

Ara Kurdoghlian on the death of

Arpy’s beloved father. May God rest

his Soul in the kingdom of Haven and

grant consolation to his family.

Mark your calendar Saturday 10-30-10 Armenian Cultural Day

Monday 11-8-10 1A Montrose Fire station

Tuesday 11-9-10 1B Montrose Fire station

Thursday 11-11-10 School closed

Friday 11-12-10 School Picture Make

Up Day

Saturday 11-20-10 Thanksgiving Dinner

Comedy Theater

Wednesday 11-24-10 Noon Dismissal

Thanksgiving luncheon

ASA

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Birthday celebrations are reserved only for preschool and kindergarten children on a designated

day by the teacher.

Students are expected to come to school prepared with their complete homework for all subjects

equally. Parents are asked to check the students assignment book and sign it on daily basis.

Students should observe the dress code rules for regular days and Physical Education classes, as

well.

CHANGE IN YEARLY CALENDAR

The Noon dismissal days scheduled in June 6,7and 8 are changed to full day school days for all

grades. We will be reminding the parents in the beginning of June.

October 2010

Bingo Night Once again this year the Parents Auxiliary hosted a Family Bingo Night on Sep-

tember 24, 2010 at the school’s Danielian Hall. The evening was filled with lots of

noise and laughter and as always with lots and lots of food. The evening was a great

success. Thanks to all the parents for their support and donations.

Hope to see you at our next event,

Parents Auxiliary

COME AND JOIN US

PARENTS’ AUXILIARY

TANKSGIVING DINNER COMEDY THEATER

ON

NOVEMBER 20,2010

AT 7:00 pm

2010-2011 PARENT

AUXILIARY EXCECU-

TIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee of

the Armenian Sisters Academy

Parent Auxiliary looks for-

ward to another prosperous

and productive school year.

The Committee members are:

-Mrs Vicky Kurkjian

Chairperson

-Mrs Meline Babachanian

Secretary

-Mrs Liza Ibrahim

Treasurer

Watch for the next issue of our news-

letter only on the school’s website

www.asamontrose.com

ASA

Welcome Back! I’m looking forward to 2010-2011 school year. I enjoyed meeting you at the back to

school night. One of my job responsibilities is to keep your child’s files updated and

current. I need your help in the following areas:

If you have updated immunizations, please give the office a copy of the immuniza-

tion card.

Always update information such as telephone numbers, e-mails, new address, change

of doctors, allergies your child has developed, etc… This information is vital in case of

an emergency.

Mrs. Armine Sherikian

Ha3 Tbrox Ha3 tbroxu s’iv-ki me] cor/0n tyr ovnyxa/ e anxyalen min[yv a3s0r5 3adgabes wyr]in [ors dasnamyagnyrovn amyrigaha3 ca.ov;nyren nyrs5 ir azca3in timaci/ow yv ungyra3in abahowov;yamp1 Hydyvapar5 ivrakan[ivr ha3orti bedk e cidagxi5 or ha3 =o.owovrti azca3in osgyhivs badmov;ivnu yv par2r m,ago3;u qarsqova/ e log ha3 tbrov;yan gytronnyrov wra31 Ha3 tbroxu5 ir pazovm /a-a3ov;ivnnyrow gu bahe ir par2r badovan6 tanu ungyra3in ar=eknyrov5 lyzovi dara/man5 azca3in parkyrov yv gr0nagan ‘oqanxman5 orovn himkn e ha3 tbroxu yv go.kin gancno. Ha3 ygy.yxin1 Ha3 tbroxu wemn e ha3ov co3adyvman5 nor syrovntin tasdiaragov;yan5 3adgabes ha3yxi tasdiaragov;yan` 2cylow an’oqarinyli can2 mu anonx hocinyrovn me]1

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October 2010

Preschool and Kindergarten Corner

Time is flying by very fast at ASA! Our preschoolers phased in smoothly as they got to know

each other and become comfortable with daily classroom routines under the watchful eyes of our

skilled and dedicated teachers.

I’m pleased to announce that our first Preschool and Kindergarten Parents’ Auxiliary (PKPA) has

taken form through the participation of eighteen enthusiastic parents. We will be meeting once a

month to discuss issues related to the preschool, to plan and implement activities, and to have all

the parents involved in the process. My goal is for every parent to feel included in our school’s

community.

Our first activity was the parenting workshop with Nora Kelechian, a licensed Marriage and Family

Therapist. The response was great as we had more than thirty parents attending the workshop. The

topic of the day was: “Effective discipline Techniques.” Through interaction and humor, parents

were introduced to different approaches and techniques for setting boundaries with their children

and for being consistent with their discipline methods.

Dear Parents, I value your involvement in school activities and would love to see you at every

event. I would also love to hear from you, so do not hesitate to call or email me with your questions

and concerns.

Please mark your calendars for upcoming events.

- October 30th - Armenian Cultural Day from 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

- November 12th - Parenting workshop from 7: 00 p.m.-9:00 p. m.

The preschool staff and I are looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Warm Regards,

Sonia Kazandjian

Preschool Director

Armenian Sisters’Academy

ASA

ASA STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN

JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

TALENT SEARCH

ASA 6th,7th and 8th graders will participate in the John Hopkins university talent search

that conducts national and international talent searchers to recognize academic talent.

Students who achieve at the 95th percentile or higher on one or more areas (Math, Lan-

guage, Composite score) on the nationally normed IOWA test are eligible to partici-

pate.

Eligible students for the 2009-2010 search are:

6th Grade- Talar Galoustian

Maya Malekian

Shant Papirian

7th Grade- Tamar Kazazian

Marcus Momjian

William Ovasapian

Loreni Yeterian

8th Grade- Nareg Bouldoukian

Shahe Kazazian

Alec Kilisian

October 2010

ASA Sports Corner Ready for another great year? After last year’s triumphs and

accomplishments, the ASA Crusaders will soon start gearing

up for a new school year. This year, we are excited to an-

nounce the introduction of Table Tennis in our team sports

line-up. Basketball practices will, of course, continue to run

strong in preparation for competitions. Parents, please don’t

forget to include a healthy snack for your children to munch

on before the start of practice.

Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that the Sports Committee’s fund-

raiser, the Brownie Bake Sale, will be offered twice a month. Homemade brownies

will be on sale at snack time for $1 each.

We are excited to be back and look forward to another fun year!

Student Council Election

The blood pulsing and pumping in his head, stretching to his hands as he lays the pa-

per on the podium, and thus the candidate begins to speak. His words flow and exit,

streaming easier and easier out of the mouth and into the ears of the voters . Step-

ping down, the throbbing in his head begins to calm and the fiery veil flies off the

face. The candidate sits.

All the brave students who campaigned and spoke in front of the school really

deserve a pat on the back. Even those who didn't win, getting up there and saying

what they said was a true accomplishment, no matter how you look at it. beginning

from the second week of October through the third, students competed with each

other to win a spot on the council, a place of prized pride. The people that made it

onto council battled with cunning words and ideas until the winners were chosen.

Student Government will do all in its power to make this year another great year

one that will be full of fun events and fundraisers. Thank you

Arin Shahjahanian

President of Student Government

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Linda Candilyan

ASA

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