PTA

Dear Families,

A warm welcome from the Parent Teacher Association! We are the PTA Executive Board for the 2010 – 2011 school year and we are looking forward to a great year!

As you well know, the ASB community is characterized by optimism, compassion and a “can-do” attitude - even during the rainiest days of the monsoon and the steamiest days of summer!  With that “can-do” attitude and the multiple skills, talents and resources that exist in our community, we are planning a variety of activities and events for the coming year. These events seek to promote ASB’s core values and enhance the well-being of the community. They include:

• Dinner and Dance
• Carols, Cocoa and NGOs Holiday Mela
• Family Fun Day / Picnic
• Teacher / Staff Appreciation Luncheon

The PTA will also play a supporting role in other events hosted by ASB, such as the South Asia Inter-School Association (SAISA) Swim Meet. Additionally, the PTA is again recruiting Room Parents to plan and lead activities at the classroom level.

To us, the ASB community is kaleidoscopic in nature. It is immensely vibrant, dynamic and ultimately beautiful, and through the lens of this community, we are able to see the unique colors and flavors that its individuals represent, as well as the stunning beauty that results when we come together as a whole. We are here to promote community spirit and in that vein, we invite you to join us in making Mumbai and ASB the best possible home away from home. Feel free to approach us with your questions, concerns and ideas, in person or by email. And get involved – whether on a regular basis, or whenever you find a free moment or two!  

We also encourage you to join the parents’ network (http://asbpta.ning.com), if you haven’t already! Commonly referred to as the Ning, it is the best way to gain useful information about household staff for hire, restaurants, travel tips and where to find that odd ingredient for a favorite dish.

The vibrancy of the ASB community, the active involvement of its families, and the dedication of ASB administrators, faculty and staff contribute to making this an exceptionally open and caring community.  We hope that you will join us in making it even more so, and we wish you a happy and successful academic year!

Sincerely,