WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL YEAR 2004-2005

Dear ASB Parents & Students, Administration, Faculty, & Staff,

WELCOME BACK TO THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2004-2005!

The beginning of a new school year is always a time of excitement, anticipation, joy, and renewal. I hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer and trust that all of you are now ready to begin another stimulating school year.

The American School of Bangkok takes pride in providing a quality education for all of our students. We strive to make school a place where there is mutual respect and trust, a place that honors individual differences and nurtures self-esteem. Our goal is to sustain the curiosity and passion for learning that children come to us with naturally when they begin school. Creating lifelong learners and modeling our own continuous learning is our ultimate goal as educators. Attaining these goals requires involvement of the entire learning community. ASB Parents, faculty, staff and students all need to be working and communicating together to help our children reach their fullest potential.

As an ASB Student, you have years of tradition to uphold. That tradition includes scholastic and personal success, participation in school and community activities, building and learning from lasting friendships, and belonging to a school that incorporates international diversity. May I encourage you from the beginning of the school year to advance your knowledge in a wide array of fields, and to develop new intellectual and social skills in academics, physical education, and creative arts. Set your goals for the academic year 2004-2005, and strive towards accomplishing them. Seize every moment to make good things happen, learn what there is to learn, and above all, become the person you are capable of becoming. This year is sure to be a great one for all of you.

As part of the ASB administration, faculty & staff, your dedication, professionalism, insights, ideas, and the myriad of educational activities that you have planned for this academic year will be invaluable to ASB, and will help us as we work together to improve student learning.

As ASB parents, your love, support and participation in all school endeavors is inevitable. Parents like you make "Parent Unity" a reality, and enable ASB's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to be an integral, meaningful part of the ASB by helping to uphold the School's goals, mission and philosophy.

Once again - to all members of the ASB Community - let's join hands and make the academic year 2004-2005 a remarkable one. Liven the spirit of cooperation and trust amongst each other to provide the best possible educational experiences for our children. With this, I personally wish everyone a rewarding and exhilarating school year.

Sincerely Yours,

Lakhana Tavedikul,

Director

The American School of Bangkok