Parent Teacher Organization

Monthly cafes and monthly meetings

PTO meetings are usually scheduled following the PTO cafe, on the first early released Wednesday of each month. Parents and teachers meet and chat around a cup of coffee or tea and a few pastries. They can often admire children’s work on display. Cafes start at 7:15 am are followed by the PTO monthly meetings, from 7:45 am.

Back to School Picnic | September

Early in the school year, parents and ASA staff gather on campus to share a meal together, welcome new families and reconnect after the summer break. It is mostly organized by the school, and PTO supports it.

Halloween | October

During this celebration on 31 October, children dress up in funny or scary costumes or as their favorite character such as a superhero or even from a book and say, “Trick or Treat?” to an adult in order to receive candy. There is a parade for students and teachers, school is fully decorated. Prizes are given to best costumes and carved pumpkins. PTO organizes an after-school party in conjunction with Student Councils, and a Trick-or-Treat in conjunction with US Embassy. There are also costume and pumpkin carving competitions along with after school activities and scary movies for older students.

Holiday Bazaar | December

Over 80 local vendors and hundreds of shoppers come to sell their unique crafts on campus. It’s a wonderful time to catch up with other families and celebrate the holiday season. Items include jewels, woodwork, embroidery, clothes, accessories, linens, rafia, decorations… as well as books and delicious snacks.
PTO uses the funds raised from entrance fees and renting tables to vendors to support student and teacher activities and projects along as well as local, educationally focussed NGO/ ONG’s.

Scholastic Book Fair | February

In February, PTO and our wonderful school librarian organize a sale of books from scholastic.
Students and ASA families are able to purchase different reading level English books during this event. The PTO helps with organization and sales. A unique occasion to find english books!

Teacher Appreciation Day | February

This is an opportunity to thank the teachers, admin and staff for all of their hard work and dedication to our children throughout the school year with a social gathering and gift along with kind words of appreciation.

Custodian Appreciation Day | March

In order to appreciate the massive amounts of time and effort these stalwarts of the school provide each and everyday (and sometimes long weekends), the custodians are recognized during an assembly. The PTO provides a special lunch and gift. To celebrate their important contributions, the students help organize activities, such as a foot-ball match with them. They receive a certificate and posters designed by elementary students.

International Food Fair | April

At this fun-filled event, the many cultures that comprise the diverse families and students of the ASA are celebrated with food and music! International Food Fair happens in April. ASA Families bring and share specialities from their home countries or regions. It is also an opportunity to open the school to the larger community. PTO uses the funds raised from the food sale to support student and teacher activities and projects along as well as local, educationally focussed NGO/ ONG’s.