The New Atrium

A Space for Learning and Interaction between Students and Teachers

As students, teachers, and parents could see this week, the school atrium, has been renovated and transformed into a flexible learning space and meeting space where educational uses and our vibrant community are interconnected. The works are part of the ASV Master Facility Plan approved four years ago and have been developed in cooperation with the local Valencian designer Vicente Navarro. “The Atrium had barely changed since 1986, when the main building was built” ASV Director Michael L. Smith says, “and it required an important upgrade to align with our concept of contemporary learning with the use other flexible learning spaces we are introducing across the school campus.”

The project developed by Vicente Navarro, the school’s Board of Governors and the school leadership team creates two differentiated areas in the Atrium: one for individual or small group work, with tables aligned next to the windows, and the circulation area where a modular grandstand and a video wall create an additional learning space for mini-lessons and presentations. "Thanks to the new flooring, walls and design, it looks brighter, open and more welcoming," Mr. Smith describes, "and we have improved acoustics and connectivity dramatically."

Before entering the Atrium, visitors entering through the main entrance will see the office area, the Sara Taatem Library, named after a former ASV Director,  and the Theater. The main office and the library have new glass enclosures, which substantially increases light and visibility, while the main entrance is now a welcome area that is both functional and comfortable. The renovation work also included new electric, communication and air conditioning systems.

"We hope that the ASV community enjoys the newly renovated space and will notice the important effect of the vision of flexible learning spaces we want to extend across all of our school campus,” Michael Smith comments. ASV is now evaluating additional improvements during the academic year to install semi-transparent photovoltaic cells in the skylight to provide a sustainable and renewable energy source for the Atrium and other parts of ASV.  All part of the ASV Difference.

American School of Valencia will celebrate the community’s spirit on it’s annual ASV Day! Please join us for games, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, music, food and drinks and much more on Saturday, September 28.

ASV Day is a great way to see returning families and friends  and welcoming new families to the community. The event includes entertainment and games for children, swimming time, live music, paella menu for 1 euro, and the exciting and much awaited final raffle. As you can see below, the best prize will be this amazing bike.

The organizing committee is preparing all the activities.  If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help on this special day please sign up on this link. Doors will be open at 12:00 h

Open Mike for Students in Grades 4-12.

All students in Grades 4-12 are encouraged to participate in the Open Mike. We want to showcase your  talent! The activity will take place on the stage placed in park C from 12:00 to 13:00 (if you are in Elementary School) and as of 13:00 (if you are in Middle School or High School). Interested students must sign up in Ms. Corchs´s office by September 20, 2019.

Parents Night for Grades 2-5

Families with children in Grades 2 through 5 are having the annual orientation event known as Parents’ Night. This is a chance to meet homeroom teachers and specialists and learn about our curriculum and the specific proceedings for these grades.

Please, see here the detailed schedule. (Please, use your @parentasvalencia.org to get into the document.)