January 19, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians, Following the Lunar New Year break, we will conduct our third MAPS testing session for grades 1-10. The MAPS testing is a series of standardized tests that we use to provide accurate, actionable evidence to inform our instruction further. We conduct a number of MAPS testing sessions throughout the school year to track our student's growth and identify critical areas of improvement in our student’s academic performance. The testing sess

《Lexia Superstar》 In elementary we are celebrating some reading awards! The students have been using a reading program called Lexia which helps with grammar, reading, and comprehension. They have had fun using the program and are learning a lot at the same time. Lexia certificates are earned when a student passes their current level, and we are proud to see so many students achieve this during the month of January. Great job to Grade 1 Tristan, Victoria Grade 3 Hank, Yoyo Kee

《Lifelong learner Award》 The Middle School, Lifelong Learner Award goes out to a returning student who has been very kind to her peers and teachers. She always has a smile on her face, and works hard to achieve any personal goals set. We're very excited to see her grow even more at HAS! Congratulations to Priscilla Kuo! 《終身學習獎》 中學部終身學習者獎，這個月頒發給再次回歸的學生，她能友愛同學尊敬師長，總是面帶笑容，並且努力實踐自己設定的目標。 很高興看到她回到 HAS 後仍持續砥礪自己努力不懈！ 恭喜 Priscilla Kuo！

《Global Citizen Award》 Our theme for last month's Elementary School, Global Citizen Award was Grit. We looked for someone with a passion and perseverance for goals set and who keeps setting new personal goals for him/herself. This month students does just that! Congratulations to Aisha Yang! 《全球公民獎》 上個月小學部全球公民推行的主題是：勇氣。獲獎的學生必須能持續為自己設定目標，充滿熱情且有毅力。 讓我們恭喜Aisha Yang獲獎!

Welcome back! We are sure you had a great Christmas break! Let us welcome the new year and new semester with new energy and hope. Let's carry on this fresh vitality to achieve new goals and overcome challenges. Give everything you do your best shot, and stay positive! 2022-2023 第二學期開學日, 經過聖誕假期的充電, 大家是不是能量滿滿，充滿鬥志! 新學期新希望，你期望半年後的自己是什麼模樣？ 讓我們設定好目標向前邁進吧！