Edition #16 - December 18 - 22, 2017
Dear Parents,
 
We would like to update you on a few key items:
 
Lycée’s Relationship with the AEFE - From Convention to Partnership :
 
  • In preparation for the September 2018 school year, recruitment efforts for the incoming Head of School where completed this summer with the Board welcoming Mr. Frédéric Canadas to our community. We are so pleased to have Mr. Canadas with us this year in the role of Vice Principal to work with our academic and administrative team, meet our students and ensure a smooth transition for next year. Mr. Canadas will take on the complex and challenging role of Head of School in September. Madame Edwards continues as Head of School throughout this school year and we thank her for her continued dedication and passion to the school. She has been instrumental in ensuring our children are receiving a well-rounded and rigorous academic program. You will be sorely missed Madame Edwards!
 
Lycée’s High School :
 
  • We would like to provide an update on the school’s high school program. In February, the Board announced that a high school committee led by the Head of School would work for a period of time to review the future of the program and make recommendations to the Board. This Committee has been working on several items since February, in particular focusing on the recognition of the French Baccalauréat from universities and possible financial sponsorship opportunities. The Board would like to thank the committee for their dedication to the High School program and for the work they have completed under their mandate.  

  • After thoughtful consideration, the Board would like to give Mr. Canadas and his team the opportunity to explore the committee recommendations and program offerings, as well as the necessary time to make a recommendation to the Board on the future of the program. Therefore, the existing high school program will remain in place at least through June 2019. In addition to continuing with grades 11 and 12 next year, we will also accept enrollments into grade 10 so that our grade 9 students wishing to obtain a French Baccalauréat may begin their high school journey with our school.  All grade 9 parents are invited to attend the lycée-at-a-glance event on Thursday January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Teachers and Academic Administration will be present to answer any questions you may have.

If you have any questions, we would be happy to address them. Please contact Mrs. Heather Carnahan at  board@lycee.ca .
 
On behalf of the Board I wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season. I look forward to the rest of the 2017/2018 school year.
   
Heather Carnahan
Chair, Board of Directors Lycée Louis Pasteur Society 
In order to best plan for the coming school year and to better serve our families, we are asking each family to participate in the re-enrollment survey.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Deadline to register - Sunday December 17th*
Click HERE for registration instructions
Click HERE to register
online.
*The following clubs are full:
Climbing Club (Monday & Tuesday)       Cooking Club (Wednesday)
Dramaction Club (Thursday)
Dress Rehearsals for the Holiday Concert are on December 18th . Please ensure your child brings the following performance outfit with them:
3 yr olds: Uniform colours (solid grey, blue, red or white)
4 yr olds: Uniform colours (solid grey, blue, red or white)
5 yr olds: Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid red or white collared shirt
Gr 1 : Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid red collared shirt
FLIP: Dark navy trouser or skirt with FLIP T-shirt
Gr 2: Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid white collared shirt
Gr 3: Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid red collared shirt
Gr 4: Dark navy trouser or skirt (with pockets) with blue collared shirt
Gr 5: Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid white collared shirt

Gr 6 - 9: Dark navy trouser or skirt with solid white collared shirt
Elementary & Secondary Parents: Please drop your child off at the school by 6:00 pm on the night of the concert (December 19). They will stay in their classroom with their teacher until it is their turn to perform.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to help out during the Holiday Concert. If you are available, please e-mail volunteer@lycee.ca
Join us for an evening of wine and cheese where you will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about our Kindergarten, Elementary, Collège and Lycée programs.
KINDERGARTEN AT-A-GLANCE
ELEMENTARY AT-A-GLANCE
Moyenne Section (4 year old) parents are invited on
Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 pm
COLLEGE AT-A-GLANCE
Grande Section (Kindergarten) parents are invited on
Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm
LYCEE AT-A-GLANCE
Grade 5 parents are invited on
Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm
Grade 9 parents are invited on
Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 pm
The Little Black Party Book is a collection of exclusive parties sponsored
and hosted by one or more Lycée families leading up to the Gala.
If you are interested in hosting a party, email gala@lycee.ca .

Party #1 - SOLD OUT - Thank you to the Bowes family for hosting

Party #2 - Children’s Holiday High Tea   LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!
LBPB Party #3 What Does 2018 Hold?
 Wonder what is in store for 2018?
Come have your cards or palms read by a professional psychic! Not interested in the mystic world but love the idea of a chic night out with fellow parents? Come anyways to see old friends and to make new ones! 

Heavy hors d’oeuvres & drinks will be served.
Please note this is an adult only event. 
 
When : Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6:30 - 9:30
  Where : The Ellis Residence
Price per person : $50
Host : The Ellis Family
 Maximum # of attendees : 15

The 2018 Gala is just a few months away!

Are you or someone you know interested in making a tax-deductible/charitable donation to the 2018 Casino Royale Gala?

Donations can be made to our live and/or silent auctions, you can choose to be a sponsor, or you can make a cash donation.

Find out more about our Medallion and Sponsorship packages. 
The Grade 6 class recently had a behind the scenes visit at the WestJet Hangar Campus & Exhibit.

Science teacher, Mme Catherine Carbonell organizes this yearly field trip for the Grade 6 class after their completion of the Air & Flight unit.

Students took part in various flight scenarios and applied knowledge they recently learned in class to answer questions.
The class had a lot of fun getting up close and personal with this Boeing 737. Their private tour guide was available to answer their questions.
Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Some of our Grade 9 and Lycée students recently received their DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) certification for levels A2/B1. DELE diplomas are internationally recognized and provide students with an accredited confirmation of their Spanish language skills.
 
The A2/B1 examination evaluates student’s ability to use common, everyday phrases and expressions, as well as their ability to compose, read and understand basic texts. Teacher, Señora Josefina Libre prepares our students for this exam during an intensive 6 week long class.
 
Students visited a Spanish restaurant to celebrate, and they were excited to share their experience with us.
 
" Nous avons passé le DELE il y a quelques semaines. Pour fêter cela nous sommes tous allés a un restaurant mexicain dimanche dernier. La nourriture était délicieuse et nous nous sommes tous amusés. " - Sara Y.
 
" El domingo, nosotros fuimos a un restaurante mexicano para celebrar el hecho que nosotros decidimos pasar el DELE. Nosotros comimos quesadillas, pastel azteca, etc… Luego, nosotros comimos los postres muy ricos: los churros y el helado frito. Nosotros pasamos un tiempo increíble con nuestros amigos y la profesora de Español en una noche de fiesta ." - Sappho V. 
 
" A few weeks ago some of the grade 9 class took the DELE. To celebrate we went to a restaurant called Los Chilitos, last Sunday. The food was amazing and we had lots of fun. " - Eliana N.

Last chance for something sweet!
Thank you to all who have purchased cupcakes and cookbooks from the Grade 8’s so far this month. The fundraising continues for the class trip to France in May!

On Thursday, December 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 , the students will be selling delicious cupcakes from 8cakes Bakery in Marda Loop, as well as cookbooks created with multicultural recipes that have been collected from the families in the class. 


They will also have a bottle drive early in the new year so save your empty bottles over the holidays.

Cookbook orders ( click here ) can also be dropped off at the main office. The cookbooks ordered will be available by early January.
LOST & FOUND
There are many items still in the Lost & Found.

Please take a moment to check the tables in the GS/Kindergarten hallway before December 21. 

All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
Good Job Everyone!

With the help of the Calgary Police Service on December 12, the Lycée took part in a Lock-down Drill.

The Calgary Police Service congratulated our students and staff on a job well done!

If you have any questions about this drill, or any others, please contact bureau@lycee.ca
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