Created by Tony Yu. Edited by Roberto Jones.
During the second weekend of April, the ASF Speech and Debate Team assembled its wonderful members for yet another challenging tournament. This time hosted by PrepaTec Esmeralda.
Created by Tony Yu. Edited by Roberto Jones.
During the second weekend of April, the ASF Speech and Debate Team assembled its wonderful members for yet another challenging tournament. This time hosted by PrepaTec Esmeralda.
The American School Foundation, A.C. successfully celebrated the 21st edition of its golf tournament at the emblematic Los Encinos Golf Club, bringing together members of its community such as parents, alumni, and numerous friends in a day of fun and solidarity in support of education.
In 2024, the Repentino Art and Literary Magazine proudly reached its 12th volume, marking a milestone in its journey of celebrating creativity and literary prowess. This year, the magazine's talents were recognized on a global scale as it clinched the Repentino Gold Crown award at Columbia University.
In a proactive effort to cultivate inclusivity and understanding, the American School Foundation (ASF) recently celebrated the International Week of Neurodiversity with the conference "Breaking Myths: Neurodiversity," presented by Services for Academic Inclusion (SAI) and Counselor from all divisions. The event was addressed to faculty and staff, and it aimed to dispel misconceptions surrounding neurodiversity and foster an environment of acceptance and tolerance.
On March 15th and 16th, the Speech & Debate Team from ASF showcased their rhetorical prowess at a tournament hosted by Churchill College, centered around the vibrant theme of pop culture. This event provided a platform for discussions on a myriad of topics, ranging from the intricacies of video games and addictive behaviors to the influential power of celebrity platforms and social activism.
Upper School students from ASF recently made waves at the Anglo Public Speaking Competition, under the guidance of their dedicated teacher, Roberto Jones, these students demonstrated remarkable skills for public speaking.
Grade 4 students at our Lower School recently wrapped up a demanding but very rewarding project: the creation of original musicals entirely conceived and executed by them.
Last Sunday, February 25th, the Upper School National Honor Society (NHS) Officers and members recently had the honor of hosting 65 athletes and friends for Special Olympics. It was a day filled with fun and excitement as basketball, volleyball, soccer, and Dodgeball matches developed. The true spirit of inclusivity and teamwork defined the event as everyone had a great time.
Last Sunday, February 25th, the Upper School National Honor Society (NHS) Officers and members recently had the honor of hosting 65 athletes and friends for Special Olympics. It was a day filled with fun and excitement as basketball, volleyball, soccer, and Dodgeball matches developed. The true spirit of inclusivity and teamwork defined the event as everyone had a great time.
On February 17th and 18th, The Upper School Brick x Brick Club and Construyendo built a house for a mom and son, Lucero and Marco, in a community in need in the State of Mexico.
The Founders Awards is a celebration in which members of our Community are recognized for the values set by ASF's Founders.
On February 8th, our Head of School, Mr. Kolia O'Connor, unveiled a striking wall of tiles, which we now proudly host at The Ángeles Espinosa Yglesias Fine Arts Center’s backstage hallway, showcasing the immense artistic talent of Ms. Adele Goldschmied and the ceramics students who learned from her from 1983 to 1998. This initiative serves to immortalize the artistic legacy of our esteemed art students, offering inspiration to future generations.
The 11th edition of ASF Talks happened this February 8th at the school’s Fine Arts Center. The theme of this year’s talks was the forefront of technology and innovation – Artificial Intelligence! Alumni, staff and faculty, students and parents alike were among our attendees, excited to see how ASF’s six Alumni speakers have incorporated Artificial Intelligence into their various fields of work.
Last Thursday, February 1st, Grade 11 student John Nahmias shared his journey into the world of 3D printing with Grade 2 students. Currently, these students are studying a unit focusing on accepting differences, aligning with ASF's mission to foster inclusivity.
After years of absence ASF MUN was relaunched for upper school students on January 18th and 19th, resuming an essential platform for learning, growth, and global engagement.
During the week of December 4th to 8th, the MS Girls' Soccer Team participated in the ASOMEX Tournament.In their final match against ASF Monterrey, they achieved a 6-1 win.
In a display of community engagement and empathy, ASF students exemplified the school’s mission of fostering a more just, peaceful, and ecologically sound world during a recent visit by the Therapy Ensemble to a care center/orphanage.
The American School Foundation’s community came together in an immersive artistic experience to promote the talent of its young students.
The funds raised through the entrance fee will be allocated to various projects within the school, including scholarships to support students in need.
Monday, October 24th, 2023, Project Runway Upcycle took place for the first time at the American School Foundation. There were 18 Upper School students, who had only 8 hours to design an iconic look guided by fashion designer and ASF mom Sara Micha.
Article by Cultural Affairs Coordinator, Teru Yoshioka
The 2023 Faculty and Staff Art Exhibition is a community event that celebrates and promotes ASF employee's artistic talent.
Last Thursday, August 31st, Yusuf Isa Cuevas entertained ASF students with his show "Dandelion," which he performed at the Ángeles Espinosa Yglesias Fine Arts Center.
Teachers with their Students have made compost, prepared the gardens, planted and cared for more than 600 plants distributed in 21 school gardens, a garden atop the green roof on the FAC and the pollinator's garden.
The 13th edition of Earth Week, named: ¨A diverse community needs a biodiverse environment¨, provided once more the opportunity for all of us to come together to become aware, learn skills, and act on behalf of a more sustainable future.
Article by Mia Alonso - Grade 12,
Head of Public Relations & Communications for TEDxYouth@ASF
It’s declared with great pride and honor that on September 23rd, 2022, ASF successfully held the fifth iteration of the TEDxYouth@ASF event!
The ASF Art Department has been given the great honor of displaying the Leonora Carrington sculpture "If Pigs Could Fly" in our Founders' Garden.
For three days, different groups of Grade 5 students presented on a topic of their choice based on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, ranging from poverty and education to biodiversity and caring for the oceans.
With information from MS Dean of Students, Alejandra Fernández Cueto.
This past Thursday and Friday, May 25th and 26th, you no doubt were aware, the Grade 8 MUN class held their annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference.
With information from LS Activity Specialist, Juvenal López.
On Tuesday, May 23rd, LS Students from Grades 1 to 5 welcomed their parents in their homeroom for the Student-led Conferences.
Last Wednesday, May 24th, members of the ASF Community attended Memorial Day at the American Cemetery. Faculty members and Students participated in the event with a chorus and chamber orchestra ensemble directed by Uppers School Teacher, Gildardo Pérez
Last May 4th, author Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid series) visited ASF to meet some of his biggest fans, Lower School Students and-let’s admit it- some older fans from Upper School and Faculty.
The Board of Trustees calls Associates of THE AMERCIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION, A.C. (the “Association”) to the Annual General Meeting of the Association, which will be held on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM (Mexico City time) in the Angeles Espinosa Yglesias Fine Arts Center (FAC) located at Bondojito 215, Las Americas, Mexico City and through Zoom app.
Few things make people come together in Mexico as much as soccer and food. Proof of it was the 2023 edition of Alumni Soccer Tournament, where 10 alumni teams and their families came back home to the ASF campus, and passionately greeted each other in this sports event.
For the first time, Drama teacher, Óscar de la Rosa, directed Upper School Students in a musical play, which turned out to be a very amusing and enriching experience. The audience was amazed by the truly incredible talent of our student actors.
Last April 18th, the Glassify club donated self-made centerpieces for the 10th-anniversary cocktail fundraiser of Reinserta, Saskia Niño de Rivera’s (‘06, ASF, alumnus) non-profit organization that aims to reintegrate children born in prisons into society.
This year, Art Students deeply questioned their relationship with different cultural aspects of their lives, such as religion, consciousness, femininity, and even survival in an apocalyptic world
On March 4th, Emiliano Tornel and Valeria Fonseca participated in Anglo-ESU Public Speaking Competition, leading ASF into the Final in London, UK.
This 2023, ASF is celebrating 135 years of its mission by remembering those who founded the School, but also those who are yet to come.
Today, the Turtle is such an iconic and special part of the ECC experience. The Turtle is the first thing students see when they enter our School, and they often play or have lunch in the Turtle Patio.
Apparently, recycling glass is not part of the agenda for Mexican Public and Private industries because it is not very profitable or beneficial at a business level.
Last Wednesday, November 30, the American School Foundation welcomed on campus the players, friends and families from different American Schools in Mexico, who came together in this unique sports event.
After a long life of more than 70 years, the Palm Tree has dehydrated up to 100% and there is no way to save it. It has now turned yellow and its leaves are falling. For this reason, an urban landscape company will be removing it during the Thanksgiving break.
Article by José Carlos Alaniz
This week students were recognized during Grade Level meetings in Homeroom for their outstanding academic achievement as well as for demonstrating strong character values.
The Drama Classes at ASF, under the direction of Mr. Oscar De la Rosa, have hosted a couple of showcases where the students who take part in them had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
Article by Teacher Oscar De la Rosa
Dear everyone,
ASF was very happy to see everyone last Saturday back on campus to celebrate the arts at our iconic annual Art Fair.
ASF was honored to receive astrophysicist Julieta Fierro in the Fine Arts Center to answer one very important question: Why is sharing scientific knowledge relevant?
Author: Adam E Smith, Humanities in English Head of Department
We are proud to announce that - on September 24, 2022 - ASF successfully held the fourth iteration of the TEDxYouth@ASF event!
Libros, Libros, Libros came back to campus!
Have you heard about the Collaborators' Wall of Fame?
The Human Capital, Project Management, and Communications Offices, along with the Executive Office decided it was necessary to recognize senior collaborators who have thrived at ASF for several years.
At ASF, we take the national parties as a serious matter… and our celebrations rose up to the occasion!
All students, from K1 to Grade 12, from Mexico to Korea, celebrated one of Mexico’s proudest parties: Independence Day. This is how we celebrated!
ASF students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students