December 5, 2025

Dear families,

I can't believe it's December! The students returned from Thanksgiving break energized and ready to learn, bringing wonderful enthusiasm into our classrooms, gym, and playgrounds. 

This week, we were fortunate to have renowned literacy and AI expert Mary Ehrenworth on campus working with our teachers from K-12th grade. Mary led professional development sessions focused on AI in education, as well as practical strategies for vocabulary development, effective feedback, partner work, and the use of text sets. Our teachers are excited to bring these fresh insights into their practice.

We know there are bugs making their rounds through our community, and some students have been absent as a result. Please take good care of yourselves and each other. We we look forward to finishing 2025 strong together!

AMIS Honor Choir Recordings

This last week our music teachers, Jonathan and Rory, were in Zagreb, Croatia at the American International School of Zagreb with 8 students from ASM in 4th and 5th grade. Our 8 students combined with 10 other schools to create a massive choir from over 3 continents! Below is a note from our music teachers, Mr. Jonathan and Mr. Rory.

One word was WOW! These kids were able to have the dedication and drive to audition for the choir, learn the music, come to the practices, and be attentive in the rehearsals. The level of focus was unmatched as they rose above the expectations.

We wanted to share this very professional concert experience with you all because we are so absolutely proud of these kids.

Please find the video at this link under the same heading; enjoy and celebrate these kids if you see them!

2025 European Junior Honor Choir Gala Concert

CHOIR NEWS! Our Lower School choirs are ready to shine! Join us Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM in the auditorium to celebrate their hard work this year. Featuring students from grades 2-5, this community event welcomes all ASM families. Come sing with us!

UPCOMING PARENT SESSIONS - Social-Emotional Learning Session, December 11 | 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. | Music Room
– Join our counselors, Oceane and Melissa, for an informative session on social-emotional learning. Discuss strategies to support your child’s emotional growth, resilience, and well-being both at home and at school.

STUDENT ABSENCES If your child will be absent because of an illness, please be sure to email your homeroom teacher and the school nurse <mamenelvira@asmadrid.es>.  She will be able to inform you of next steps to ensure your child can return to school safely.

REPORT CARDS Report cards from the first trimester will be available to LS parents in PowerSchool from 4:00pm on December 11th. See this video on how to access your child's report on PowerSchool through the browser.

WARM CLOTHES REMINDER Please remember to send your children to school with warm clothing. It can be quite cold for students in the mornings before school starts. Also send students with appropriate clothing in case of rain, especially at this time of year.

OPAL DONATIONS

Decluttering before the holidays? Needing a home for your unwanted items?  Our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) quality play program is currently accepting donations. Boxes inside LS Hallway. See the type of donations we are accepting below.