<div dir="ltr"><div>I<strong>n many parts of the world, the second Sunday of May is set aside to celebrate mothers. </strong>Whether you observe this tradition or not, please accept our warm wishes for a <strong>Happy Mother’s Day</strong>.</div><div><p class="gmail-"><strong>We’re entering the final week of Term B after eight intense and rewarding weeks.</strong><br>
This last stretch will be no different—stay focused and finish strong! Congratulations on all your achievements, big and small. Soon, you’ll see that every bit of effort has been worth it. Your time at the English Center is an investment in your future, with lifelong rewards.</p></div><div><p class="gmail-"><strong>Please pay close attention to your class schedules this week, as each class may have a different timetable. Follow your teachers’ instructions carefully.</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-">Use your time wisely to review the material that will be on your final exams. Prepare for all four language skills—<strong>Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking</strong>—but focus especially on your weakest area. We often spend more time on what we enjoy, but it's more effective to work on what needs improvement.</p><p class="gmail-"><strong>During final exams, all electronic devices or gadgets will be collected. </strong><strong>Taking photos, recording videos, or audio of the tests is strictly forbidden. </strong>Any student who violates the academic integrity policy will face penalties.</p><p class="gmail-">Take note of the following dates:</p><p class="gmail-"></p><ul><li>May 14, VEPT for Level 4 (the test fee will be charged to your student's account unless you want to pay it separately).</li><li>May 16, last day of classes for Term B.</li><li>May 19, English Center Steering Committee.</li><li>May 20, last day to receive your final grades.</li><li>May 29, Placement Test for new students (they should contact the Admissions Office in advance).</li><li>May 26-30, registration week.</li><li><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,0)">June 2,</span> first day of classes for the Inter-semester. Remember that we start counting attendance from the first day of classes (June 2).</li></ul><div><strong>If you are traveling or taking vacation during the inter-semester break (June–July), you must inform the Student Services Office in advance.</strong><br>
This is necessary to receive immigration clearance before leaving the country.</div><div><br></div><p></p><p class="gmail-"><strong>Thank you for participating in the Teaching Evaluation survey.</strong><br>
Your honest feedback helps us identify areas for improvement and strengthen what we are doing well. We are committed to providing you with the best possible learning experience. In return, we ask that you take full responsibility for your language learning and give it your best effort.</p></div><div>Have a blessed week.</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 4.5pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="times new roman, serif" color="#274e13"><span style="font-size:18.6667px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><b><i>--</i></b></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#274e13"><b><i><span style="font-size:14pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">Beverly Nunes, MS, PhD(c)</font></span></i></b><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#274e13"><i style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:10pt">English Center Director, AIIAS English Center</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></i></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><font color="#274e13" face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.3333px"><i>Writing Center Director, AIIAS Writing Center</i></span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 4.5pt"><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><p class="MsoNormal"><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wVxeHHKCCo6AmLFdvvq5NZF_TENBj_VjpkZDjkbiGApJ6xMunyCg0ymBdBZ-82cngzR158gHIpt0JU" width="200" height="50"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#274e13"><span style="font-size:9pt">P.O. Box 038, Lalaan 1</span><u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#274e13"><span style="font-size:9pt">Silang, Cavite, 4118</span><u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#274e13"><span style="font-size:9pt">Philippines</span><u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#274e13"><span style="font-size:9pt">Phone: (+63) 46-41-44-300</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><a href="http://www.aiias.edu/en" target="_blank"><font color="#274e13">www.aiias.edu/en</font></a></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>