The Class of 2023 continues to receive their offers of admission from the college and universities to which they applied. We are so proud of them! Please check out the bulletin board in the secondary building to see the wonderful institutions to which they have been admitted. Congratulations Class of 2023!

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next SAT administration is on May 6th and the deadline for registration is April 21st. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

College Process Workshops

NYU Abu Dhabi will be hosting webinars about writing personal statements and completing the Common App.

March 30th - Essay Writing - register here

Summer Opportunities

The College Counseling office has received information about multiple different types of summer programs available to our students both in the US and in Europe. If your student is interested in finding out more about summer options, please contact kkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

We have secondary students who are interested in finding shadowing and/or internship opportunities this summer. If you or your workplace are able to facilitate these experiences, please contact Katia Kayayan at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt so we can share this information with interested students.

Upcoming College Counseling Sessions
These are the dates for upcoming college counseling opportunities for students:

11th grade: March 20th
10th grade: April 18
9th grade: May 9th

If you need support in the college application process or want to set up an appointment, we encourage you to contact us at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt or mkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

Colegio Maya was proud to host its second MAYAMUN conference this weekend. The conference was entirely organized by students in grades 10-12 who conceived of, planned, and carried out the conference. Students from Colegio Americano, Village School and Colegio Maya participated in crisis committees simulating the cabinets of China and the United States, while other delegates discussed global health issues during a simulation of the World Health Organization.

Congratulations to the Maya delegates who obtained special recognition:
Best Delegate - Renzo C.
Honorable Mention - Nicolas T.
Verbal Commendation - Eugene S. and Hannah K.
A huge shout out to our teachers who helped run the crisis backroom: Ms. Boehm and Ms. Naimey; and to Ms. Andrea and the crisis actors: Krista, Ariadna and Daniella.

The MAYAMUN student organizers did a fabulous job!
Secretary General: Willow
Undersecretary General for Public Relations: Eduard
Director of Crisis: Nicolle
Director of Public Affairs: Madalena
Director of Training and Workshops: Romina
Chairs for crisis: Roslyn and Lalo
Chairs for General Assembly: Eugene and Yu Rim
Assistant chairs & note passers: Zainab, Lleyton, Ian, Woo Hyun
Crisis backroom: Miranda, Willow, Madalena, Santiago, Romina
 

Our MS boys traveled to Colegio Evelyn Rogers this week to play their first game of the Liga Carretera!

Congratulations to our VB girls who played Colegio San Francisco from El Salvador Friday afternoon for a friendly game! They put up a great fight against a great team!

Tuesday our HS Boys and Girls play Decroly at Home! Girls play at 2:30 pm and Boys at 3:30 pm! This is the last game of the Bi-cultural Season, April 11th and 13th are the semi-finals and finals for the Bi-cultural! Go Warriors! 

The Class of 2023 is receiving their offers of admission from the college and universities to which they applied. We are so proud of them!  Please check out the bulletin board in the secondary building to see the wonderful institutions to which they have been admitted. Congratulations Class of 2023!

College Fair
On March 20th there will be a College Fair at the Westin Camino Real in zone 10 from 8 am-12 pm & 3-6 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please see the flyer with information about participating universities.

 

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.
 

The next SAT administration is on May 6th and the deadline for registration is April 21st. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

College Process Workshops

NYU Abu Dhabi will be hosting webinars about writing personal statements and completing the Common App.

March 30th - Essay Writing - register here

Applying in the UK

UCAS will be offering a webinar on 23 March 16:00 (UK time) about careers, which will allow participants to ask questions to Early Careers and Youth Employment expert Danny Matthews, Edit Liebhardt University of Reading, Liam Dowson, Royal Agricultural University and Helen Ziegler, Aberdeen University. Register now!

Summer Opportunities

The College Counseling office has received information about multiple different types of summer programs available to our students both in the US and in Europe. If your student is interested in finding out more about summer options, please contact kkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

We have secondary students who are interested in finding shadowing and/or internship opportunities this summer. If you or your workplace are able to facilitate these experiences, please contact Katia Kayayan at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt so we can share this information with interested students.

Upcoming College Counseling Sessions
These are the dates for upcoming college counseling opportunities for students:

11th grade: March 20th
10th grade: April 18
9th grade: May 9th

If you need support in the college application process or want to set up an appointment, we encourage you to contact us at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt or mkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

Congratulations to both our HS Boys and Girls VB Teams who played Village at Home on Thursday. The boys won 2-0. Go Warriors! 

This coming week HS girls play Friday, March 24th at 2:45pm, friendly game against Colegio San Francisco de El Salvador! Thanks to Julio Dominguez, the HS Girls Coach for organizing this game. We hope you can come out and support the Warriors Girls VB Team this Friday! Go Warriors!

Our MS Basketball Teams traveled to Equity Americano this week to play two tough games! I'm proud of our warriors for always demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship irrespective of the uncontrollable circumstances they played in! Way to go WARRIORS!

The Liga Carretera has begun!

• Wednesday, March 22nd, our 2008-2009 Basketball Team will play Away at 3 pm! Go Warriors! The permission form can be found in your CM email accounts.
• Monday, March 27th, our 2008-2009 Soccer Team will play Waldorf Away at 4pm! Go Warriors! The permission form can be found in your CM email accounts.
• Wednesday, March 29th, our 2005-2007 HS Basketball Team will play Away at 4pm! Go Warriors! The permission form can be found in your CM email accounts.
• More games to come after Semana Santa! 

Save the Date - Saturday March 25th!
We have TWO BIG EVENTS happening next Saturday!

• First ever COLEGIO MAYA CHEERLEADING FESTIVAL from 9 am - 11:30 am hosted by COLEGIO MAYA! We will have 7 participating Teams. This is for Elementary and Secondary Cheerleading teams! All Colegio Maya Members are invited to come on out and support our Cheerleading Teams. Go Warriors!
• Colegio Maya Track and Field/Cross-Country Invitational! Our Track and Field Athletes will compete in a HOME invitational at Maya starting at 7:30 am and going to 12:30 pm! There are various events and we hope you can come out and support our WARRIORS Track/Cross-Country Team! Go Warriors!

Please remember that anytime your child stays at school to attend a school event that is outside of their normal transportation arrangement they MUST fill out the Schoolaid App indicating the change in permission by 12 noon on the day of! Thank you! 

College Fair
On March 20th there will be a College Fair at the Westin Camino Real in zone 10 from 8 am-12 pm & 3-6 pm. Pre-registration is required. Please see the flyer with information about participating universities.

 

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023, however the registration for this session has closed. The following scheduled administration is on May 6th. The deadline for registration is April 21st. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

 

College Process Workshops

NYU Abu Dhabi will be hosting webinars about writing personal statements and completing the Common App.

March 14th - The Common App (in Spanish) - register here
March 30th - Essay Writing - register here

Applying in the UK

UCAS will be offering a webinar on 23 March 16:00 (UK time) about careers, which will allow participants to ask questions to Early Careers and Youth Employment expert Danny Matthews, Edit Liebhardt University of Reading, Liam Dowson, Royal Agricultural University and Helen Ziegler, Aberdeen University. Register now!

Summer Opportunities

The College Counseling office has received information about multiple different types of summer programs available to our students both in the US and in Europe. If your student is interested in finding out more about summer options, please contact kkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

We have secondary students who are interested in finding shadowing and/or internship opportunities this summer. If you or your workplace are able to facilitate these experiences, please contact Katia Kayayan at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt so we can share this information with interested students.

Upcoming College Counseling Sessions
These are the dates for upcoming college counseling opportunities for students:

11th grade: March 20th
10th grade: April 18
9th grade: May 9th

If you need support in the college application process or want to set up an appointment, we encourage you to contact us at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt or mkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

Congratulations to our MS and HS students who participated in the Track and Field Invitational at Suizo Americano last Saturday, March 4th! Nico T. placed 2nd in the 100 meters sprint, way to go Nico! 

Congratulations to our HS Boys Volleyball Team who participated in the Volleyball Tournament at Suizo Americano last Saturday on March 4th and came home with a 1st place Trophy! The 1st place trophy is on display at the front of the school. Way to go Warriors! 

Congrats to both our Boys and Girls MS and HS VB Teams who played two great games against Americano, MS won and tied and HS Boys and Girls lost both games, the last games were close and the boys lost by 2 points.

Next week the HS Volleyball Teams, boys and girls, (NO MS, HS ONLY) will play away on Tuesday, March 14th. Go Warriors!

Thursday, March 16th, our students will have an away MS and HS Basketball Friendly games. Early release will be at 2pm. Bus leaves at 2:10pm.

 

Upcoming Games & Events:
The tournament schedule for the Bicultural games for HS Boys and Girls VB can be found in your CM email accounts.

Save the Date - March 25th! We will be hosting our second Colegio Maya invitational Track and Field and Cross-Country Event from 7:30 am - 12:30 pm! We hope you can come out and support our Warriors! We have invited many different schools from around the area and we look forward to a great event!

Save the date - March 25th! First ever Maya Cheerleading Festival. We invite all parents to attend this event for our Elementary and Secondary Cheer squads to showcase their talents alongside many other cheer industries and schools. This event will take place from 9 am-11:30 am on Saturday, March 25th! We hope you can make it!

Liga Carreterra:  We have registered the following teams in the Liga Carretera:

Boys Soccer: 2008-2009 & 2010-2011
Boys VB: 2005-2007 & 2008-2009
Boys Basketball: 2005-2007 & 2008 - 2009 & 20010-2011
Girls & Boys Volleyball: 2005-2007 & 2008-2009
Track and Field/X-Country Festivals for MS and HS Boys and Girls!

The tournament begins soon! I'm still waiting on the schedule, and it runs through the end of May. This is the first time Colegio Maya has participated in this league and we are very excited about the opportunity. More details coming soon! 

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school.  For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

College Process Workshops

NYU Abu Dhabi will be hosting webinars about writing personal statements and completing the Common App.

March 14th - The Common App (in Spanish) - register here
March 30th - Essay Writing - register here

Applying in the UK

UCAS will be offering a webinar on 23 March 16:00 (UK time) about careers, which will allow participants to ask questions to Early Careers and Youth Employment expert Danny Matthews, Edit Liebhardt University of Reading, Liam Dowson, Royal Agricultural University and Helen Ziegler, Aberdeen University. Register now!

Applying in Mexico

The Universidad de Monterrey will offer zoom sessions with information about applications in Mexico. See your CM email accounts for further information.

Summer Opportunities

The College Counseling office has received information about multiple different types of summer programs available to our students both in the US and in Europe. If your student is interested in finding out more about summer options, please contact kkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

We have secondary students who are interested in finding shadowing and/or internship opportunities this summer. If you or your workplace are able to facilitate these experiences, please contact Katia Kayayan at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt so we can share this information with interested students.

Upcoming College Counseling Sessions
These are the dates for upcoming college counseling opportunities for students:

11th grade: March 20th
10th grade: April 18
9th grade: May 9th

If you need support in the college application process or want to set up an appointment, we encourage you to contact us at kkayayan@cm.edu.gt or mkayayan@cm.edu.gt.

Upcoming Games & Events:
We have an away game on Tuesday, March 7th! MS Girls play at 2:45 pm, as well as the HS Boys Team at 2:45 pm, and HS Girls play at 3:45 pm. We hope you can make it!

We have a Home game Wednesday, March 8th against Americano! The girls will play at 2:45 pm and the boys will play at 3:45 pm. MS girls will play at 3:45 pm and MS boys will play at 2:45 pm on the outdoor court! We hope you can come out and support them. Go Warriors!

Save the Date - March 25th! We will be hosting our second Colegio Maya invitational Track and Field and Cross-Country Event from 7:30 am - 12:30 pm! We hope you can come out and support our Warriors! We have invited many different schools from around the area and we look forward to a great event!

Save the date - March 25th! First ever Maya Cheerleading Festival. We invite all parents to attend this event for our Elementary and Secondary Cheer squads to showcase their talents alongside many other cheer industries and schools. This event will take place from 10 am-12 pm on Saturday March 25th. We hope you can make it!

Liga Carreterra: We have registered the following teams in the Liga Carretera:

Boys Soccer: 2008-2009 & 2010-2011
Boys VB: 2005-2007 & 2008-2009
Boys Basketball: 2005-2007 & 2008 - 2009
Girls Volleyball: 2005-2007 & 2008-2009
Track and Field/X-Country Festivals for MS and HS Boys and Girls!

The tournament begins soon! I'm still waiting on the schedule, and it runs through the end of May. This is the first time Colegio Maya has participated in this league and we are very excited about the opportunity. More details coming soon! 

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school.  For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

College Preparation and Application

For students interested in studying in the UK, University of Cambridge is offering an in-depth look at a range of courses. Spring Subject Masterclasses are taking place in March and April 2023 and are available to book here. Both UK and International students are welcome to attend.  Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students in Year 12 the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge.  They are also offering the Think Cambridge program which is a three-week long series of webinars to inspire Year 11 (S4/NI Y12/International Grade 10) and 12 (S5/Lower Sixth/ International Grade 11) students to apply to Cambridge.

Northwestern University London taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have. Pre-registration is required.

Business, Monday 20th February

Summer Experiences

Summer Discovery is offering an in-depth look at how students can explore their interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and build the foundation necessary to become a future innovator. This will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. At the event they will provide an overview of Summer Discovery's pre-college academic enrichment programs in STEM at top universities in the US and UK, and will host the webinar three times to accommodate a variety of time zones. To register, click on one of the links below:

Wednesday, February 22 2023, at 8:30 AM (EST)
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM (EST)
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 8:30 PM (EST)

Rose-Hulman will also be offering STEM programs this summer. You can check out their summer program virtual tour to hear opportunities, see some of our world-class facilities, and learn more about one of the best STEM schools in the country.

Parsons School of Design's summer programs are now available for registration. They offer an array of on-campus and online art and design courses for high school students. Their Summer Intensive Studies program allows students to gain college credit while pursuing their creative goals, with options in fashion, animation, illustration, and more. Students can also take our design studio or portfolio development courses to prepare for their college applications. All programs offer skill-based learning taught by renowned Parsons faculty.

Regis College is now accepting applications for our popular pre-college Summer Scholars program, a 5-week program ideal for rising juniors and seniors. More information and registration is available here.

INVESTIN is offering summer programmes, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. They have offerings in various areas for students in secondary school.

Oxford Royale Academy is offering summer courses on campus at some of the world's leading universities, including Imperial College London, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and Yale University. Young people study specialist subjects with experts, in greater depth than they would at school, and in an interactive, dynamic environment.
 

Attention delegates! Colegio Maya will be hosting its very own model United Nations this March, anyone interested in participating is encouraged to join us, even those who don't have experience! We will have workshops to learn the necessary skills and this is a great opportunity to practice skills such as debate, public speaking, negotiation, diplomacy, and international relations. If you are interested in joining the class this is a great opportunity to try it out. Whether you want to help plan the event, participate as a delegate, or even as an actor, any and all help will be appreciated! We will be hosting both crisis and General Assembly committees for everyone to participate in. We believe in creating opportunities for local voices to shine and explore their abilities through events such as this one. If you have any questions, talk to Ms. Morales or Ms. Andrea. We hope to see you there! Sign up here!

Students! Would you be interested in joining a club focused on reading, writing, and/or sharing poetry? Please complete this form if you are interested!

After the Family Holiday, the Boys and Girls MS and HS Volleyball teams will travel on Thursday, March 2nd to play their 3rd Bi-cultural game of the tournament! Go Warriors! Permission forms are due on Monday, Feb 27th at 8am!

Liga Carretera ADECA starting March - May for all sports! Stay tuned for team information and schedule coming soon! 

Our March 4th home invitational for track and field is pending registration from teams. More communication on that coming soon! 

Our cheerleaders will take part in a cheer demonstration on March 4th! More details coming - Stay tuned! 

Don't be alone during Valentine's Day, have a BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK!

Simple Instructions:
1. Visit the Secondary Library
2. Take a look at the books
3. Read the hearts for hints.
4. Find the number in the back of the book and tell Ms. Vives.
5. Do not open your book until you get home.
6. Enjoy your Blind Date!

Special Note:  These are Library Books, they will be checked in your account, when you are done you may return them and TAKE ANOTHER!

SAT Registration & PSAT

The dates for the PSAT administration have changed. Please note that the PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on April 17th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on April 18th. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school.  For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here.

College Preparation

For students interested in studying in the UK, University of Cambridge is offering an in-depth look at a range of courses. Spring Subject Masterclasses are taking place in March and April 2023 and are available to book here. Both UK and International students are welcome to attend.  Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students in Year 12 the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge.  They are also offering the Think Cambridge program which is a three-week long series of webinars to inspire Year 11 (S4/NI Y12/International Grade 10) and 12 (S5/Lower Sixth/ International Grade 11) students to apply to Cambridge.

Northwestern University London taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have. Pre-registration is required.

Economics, Monday 6th February
English, Tuesday 7th February
History, Wednesday 8th February
Law, Thursday 9th February
Philosophy, Monday 13th February
Psychology, Tuesday 14th February
Politics & International Relations, Wednesday 15th February
Computer Science & Data Science, Thursday 16th February
Business, Monday 20th February

Summer Experiences

Parsons School of Design's summer programs are now available for registration.  They offer an array of on-campus and online art and design courses for high school students. Their Summer Intensive Studies program allows students to gain college credit while pursuing their creative goals, with options in fashion, animation, illustration, and more. Students can also take our design studio or portfolio development courses to prepare for their college applications. All programs offer skill-based learning taught by renowned Parsons faculty.

Regis College is now accepting applications for our popular pre-college Summer Scholars program, a 5-week program ideal for rising juniors and seniors. More information and registration is available here.

INVESTIN is offering summer programmes, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. They have offerings in various areas for students in secondary school.

Congratulations to our HS boys VB team who won 2-1 in a very exciting game against Village School on Thursday! Way to go Warriors!

The MS Soccer game that was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14th has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

There will be NO Athletic activities after-school on Thursday, Feb. 16th due to set-up for Clash of Colors!! 

Congratulations to the members of the Varsity and Junior Varsity debate teams who both brought home first place finishes in the AASCA Debate Tournament. This is the second year in a row that the Junior Varsity team has won first place. In addition, Willow C. was named best speaker in the Junior Varsity Division and Diego L. came in second. In the Varsity division, Roslyn H. was second in the best speaker category, while Miranda M. was third. The members of the JV division were: Diego L., Willow C., Eugene S., and Doyun K. The debaters in the Varsity division were: Nicolas T., Roslyn H., Miranda M., Romina G., and Kamalu D.

Our MUN students proudly represented Maya at the AMERIMUNC Model UN event hosted by American University in Washington, DC. Over the course of three days they debated about topics relating to relations in the Indo-Pacific. Our students did an awesome job, with Roslyn H. and Nicolle P. being named Honorable Delegates amongst the over 1,000 participants. Congratulations to the MUN team!

Take advantage of our fabulous book collection we have honoring African American authors, that definitely have changed the world through words!

Congratulations to our MS Soccer team who beat Interamericano on Saturday at home 8-3! Our HS team also put up a great fight. Way to go Warriors! 

Congratulations to our HS Boys and Girls VB teams who played their first Bi-cultural game of the Tournament at home against Colegio Interamericano. Both teams had very close sets that went into extra points. Way to go Warriors! 

Next week both teams will be traveling on Thursday, Feb. 9th for their second Bi-cultural game of the tournament. Girls play at 2:45pm and Boys at 3:45pm! Go Warriors!

**Friendly Reminder: If your child rides the bus and is staying for a game or activity for the school that is not in line with their normal schedule, they MUST fill out the School Aid App before 10am on the day of the event in order to ride the bus or indicate alternative transportation! Thank you! 

SAT Registration & PSAT

The PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our sophomores, will take place on March 7th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on March 21st. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. For students looking for resources to prepare, they can check out those provided for free by the College Board.

The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/dates-deadlines.

College Preparation and Application

Glion and Les Roches invite students to participate in an “Hospitality Career Trends” information session and workshop. The event will take place on the 31st of January at Hyatt Centric Guatemala City, Guatemala REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

For students interested in studying in the UK, University of Cambridge is offering an in-depth look at a range of courses. Spring Subject Masterclasses are taking place in March and April 2023 and are available to book here. Both UK and International students are welcome to attend.  Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students in Year 12 the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge.  They are also offering the Think Cambridge program which is a three-week long series of webinars to inspire Year 11 (S4/NI Y12/International Grade 10) and 12 (S5/Lower Sixth/ International Grade 11) students to apply to Cambridge.

Northwestern University London taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have. Pre-registration is required.

Economics, Monday 6th February
English, Tuesday 7th February
History, Wednesday 8th February
Law, Thursday 9th February
Philosophy, Monday 13th February
Psychology, Tuesday 14th February
Politics & International Relations, Wednesday 15th February
Computer Science & Data Science, Thursday 16th February
Business, Monday 20th February

Summer Experiences

Parsons School of Design's summer programs are now available for registration.  They offer an array of on-campus and online art and design courses for high school students. Their Summer Intensive Studies program allows students to gain college credit while pursuing their creative goals, with options in fashion, animation, illustration, and more. Students can also take our design studio or portfolio development courses to prepare for their college applications. All programs offer skill-based learning taught by renowned Parsons faculty.

Regis College is now accepting applications for our popular pre-college Summer Scholars program, a 5-week program ideal for rising juniors and seniors. More information and registration is available here.

INVESTIN is offering summer programmes, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. They have offerings in various areas for students in secondary school.

Oxford Royale Academy is offering summer courses on campus at some of the world's leading universities, including Imperial College London, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and Yale University. Young people study specialist subjects with experts, in greater depth than they would at school, and in an interactive, dynamic environment.

HS and MS Soccer Games Coming up! 
Tuesday, Jan. 31st - HS Soccer! The HS Soccer Team will have an away Soccer game at 3pm!!

Thursday, Feb. 2nd - HS Soccer! The HS Soccer Team will have an away Soccer game at 2:45pm! 

**Be sure to get your Away Game permission form for next week's games filled out and turned in electronically to Ms. Day by 8am Jan. 30th! 

Thursday, Feb. 2nd - the MS Soccer team will have a friendly game against: Colegio de aprendizaje bilingüe (CAB) at Maya at 2:45pm. This is NOT an early release but we hope you can come out and attend the game and support our MS soccer players! 

HS Boys and Girls Volleyball Games: 

Tuesday, Jan. 31st - Maya against Colegio Interamericano! Come on out and support our Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams for their first official Bi-Cultural game against Interamericano on Tuesday, Jan. 31st. The boys game is at 2:45pm and the Girls game is at 3:45pm. Go Warriors! 

Reminders:

Friendly reminder to make your AASCA VB deposit for the upcoming trip to the Cashiers office by Monday, Jan. 30th! 

Friendly reminder to make your Uniform Payments for the Second Semester Orders (soccer, basketball, Track and volleyball) due Jan. 30th! 

Friendly Reminder School Aid Pass: If your child wants to stay and watch the Warriors Games afterschool and will be NOT using their normal form of Transportation they MUST fill out the schoolaid app by 10am the day of event! 

Glion and Les Roches invite students to participate in an “Hospitality Career Trends” information session and workshop. The event will take place on the 31st of January at Hyatt Centric Guatemala City, Guatemala REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

For students interested in studying in the UK, University of Cambridge is offering an in-depth look at a range of courses. Spring Subject Masterclasses are taking place in March and April 2023 and are available to book here. Both UK and International students are welcome to attend.  Subject Masterclasses are subject-specific events that offer students in Year 12 the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge.  They are also offering the Think Cambridge program which is a three-week long series of webinars to inspire Year 11 (S4/NI Y12/International Grade 10) and 12 (S5/Lower Sixth/ International Grade 11) students to apply to Cambridge.

PSAT Registration
The PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our juniors, will take place on March 7th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on March 21st. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. 

SAT Registration
The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here. 

College Preparation
Northwestern University London taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have. Pre-registration is required.

Economics, Monday 6th February
English, Tuesday 7th February
History, Wednesday 8th February
Law, Thursday 9th February
Philosophy, Monday 13th February
Psychology, Tuesday 14th February
Politics & International Relations, Wednesday 15th February
Computer Science & Data Science, Thursday 16th February
Business, Monday 20th February

Summer Experiences
INVESTIN is offering summer programmes, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. They have offerings in various areas for students in secondary school.

Oxford Royale Academy is offering summer courses on campus at some of the world's leading universities, including Imperial College London, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and Yale University. Young people study specialist subjects with experts, in greater depth than they would at school, and in an interactive, dynamic environment.

Athletics are in full swing! See the Practice Schedule here. A copy of the Bi-cultural schedule for both HS boys and girls Volleyball games and HS Bi-cultural Schedule with some MS friendly soccer games can be found in your email accounts. We hope to see you at our upcoming games!  

Student Athletes and Parents: Friendly Reminder to review, read and sign the following Athletic Code of Conduct and return it to Ms. Day by Friday, Jan. 27th.This is to ensure that all parents and students are aware of and abide by the expectations set therein for participating in athletics as a student-athlete.

Congratulations to our HS boys Soccer Team who played their first home game on Thursday against Village School. They walked away with a 1-1 tie! Next home game is Tuesday, Jan. 24th at Maya vs. Decroly American School at 2:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Home Maya vs. Interamericano Boys and Girls HS Volleyball Game will be on Tuesday, Jan. 31st at 2:45pm Boys and 3:45pm Girls! Come on out and support our warriors! This is part of the Bi-cultural Tournament which consists of local AASCA schools in preparation for our AASCA Tournament in Honduras April 19-23rd!

Saturday, March 4th, we will be hosting a Track and Field/Cross-Country invitational at Colegio Maya 8am - 1pm. Mark your calendars! More details on that are coming soon.

More information coming soon about tournaments for MS Soccer and MS/HS Basketball starting Mid-February. 

PSAT Registration
The PSAT 10, which is administered exclusively to our juniors, will take place on March 7th. Students do not need to register or complete any steps in order to take the exam. The PSAT 9, which will be administered exclusively to our freshmen, will take place on March 21st. Students also do not need to complete any additional steps as registration occurs through the school. 
 

SAT Registration
The next upcoming SAT exam will be administered on March 11, 2023. The deadline for registration is February 11th. Registration should be completed via the student portal and further instructions and information is available here. 
 

College Preparation
Northwestern University London taster lectures are a great way to experience higher level teaching, to widen knowledge and to get inspiration for personal statements. Students have the chance to chat with staff and students and ask any questions that they may have. Pre-registration is required.

Economics, Monday 6th February
English, Tuesday 7th February
History, Wednesday 8th February
Law, Thursday 9th February
Philosophy, Monday 13th February
Psychology, Tuesday 14th February
Politics & International Relations, Wednesday 15th February
Computer Science & Data Science, Thursday 16th February
Business, Monday 20th February

Summer experiences
INVESTIN is offering summer programmes, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. They have offerings in various areas for students in secondary school.

Oxford Royale Academy is offering summer courses on campus at some of the world's leading universities, including Imperial College London, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and Yale University. Young people study specialist subjects with experts, in greater depth than they would at school, and in an interactive, dynamic environment.

Happy New Year and welcome to Semester 2! There has been a lot of energy on the gym and field and excitement for Afterschool Sports to start. I wanted to share with you the following important information:

• Sports kick off on Monday! Please make sure your child brings an extra snack, water bottle and proper shoes and clothes for training for their sport! We can't wait to get back in action!
• Sports schedule for you to review/print/keep track of what days your child has sports.
• Mark your calendars for our upcoming games, with a kick-off at Home this Thursday, Jan. 19th, HS Soccer vs. Village School at 3pm and next Tuesday, Jan. 24th vs. Decroly, MS and HS at 2:30pm and 3:30pm! Our first home VB game will be against Interamericano on Tuesday, Jan. 31st HS Boys at 2:45pm, followed by HS girls at 3:45pm! We hope to see you there supporting our Warriors! More to come on tournaments for Basketball and Track and Field competitions for both MS/HS starting in February.
• Announcement: We have a new coach for HS Basketball starting next week - we are excited about the expertise this coach brings and are looking forward to introducing him to our students. 
• Sign-up forms for MS/HS Sports were due Thursday by 4pm. I'm proud to say we have over 80 students in MS and HS participating in sports this semester! If you wish to sign-up your child, you need to not only fill out the form, but also, you MUST send Ms. Day an email letting me know you filled it out late so we can update attendance lists and coordinate transportation.
• Friendly Reminder! All Transportation changes/requests outside of the norm for your child MUST be submitted using the SchoolAid app by 10am day of or submit the day before. Sports on Friday end at 4pm. Please make sure you are on time at 4:30pm to pick up your child by car or Friday's by 4pm if they are attending Athletics!

Thank you and I look forward to a great season. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you! 

MS and HS Athletics: Here is the Semester Sports Schedule for you to reference: 2023 MS/HS Athletics Schedule. Parents please fill out the following Registration Form by Thursday, Jan.12th for Semester 2 Sports. This will help us have accurate attendance & Bus Transportation lists ready for Monday, Jan. 16th when we will resume all Athletic activities.

First game will be on Thursday, Jan. 19th @ Home! Be sure to register and be ready to practice on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

More details on upcoming competitions for Volleyball, Basketball and Track and Field coming soon!