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Girard Gourmet Lunches:
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New Online
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Girard Gourmet offers school lunches that are healthy, balanced, and natural. Girard Gourmet prepares, delivers and serves the meals to the school each full school day. Girard Gourmet often uses fresh organic produce locally grown on their farm in Julian. The menus may change based on seasonally available fresh produce. Girard Gourmet will provide non-disposable or eco-friendly utensils.
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You can now choose and order your meal plan from Girard Gourmet using the updated ordering system
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions:
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Security: About Jaywalking
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When parking in the street across from the school:
Some parents go up to the crosswalk and wait for the signal, which is legal and somewhat safer. Others dart out into traffic at the curve in the road with several small children in tow. As you know this is not allowed but mostly it is extremely dangerous for you, your children and others!
DO NOT JAYWALK across from the school!
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Transportation Service
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San Diego French-American School is delighted to be able to offer your family our transportation service to and from North County. You can take time off your morning or afternoon commutes by putting your children on the school bus, which makes two stops in North County in Encinitas and Carmel Valley. For the 2016-17 academic year, we have implemented additional options including one-way and individual tickets.
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Farewell Laurence Zede-Humbert
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Laurence informed me at the end of the school year that she had decided to move on and accept a new position in a French School in Tunisia to have a new professional experience and be closer to her family. Laurence has been a great teacher at SDFAS for over 15 years, specializing in pre-elementary school. She taught Kindergarten the past few years and many of our students still remember her kindness and the great learning experience she provided. We will miss her, but we wish her the best in her new position! (CJ)
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLOG
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MIDDLE
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QUESTIONS?
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If you have any questions or comments regarding this publication, please contact ou editor, Audrey Blanchard at
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for the French American Chamber of Commerce Website.
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Nouvelle aire de jeux !
Students discover the new play area in the preschool: new wooden fence, planters and "Sand Lab" in the "Garden of Five Senses".
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L'équipe pédagogique de SDFAS
There was a lot of excitement last week and the campus was back to full activities as teachers started the preparation of back to school: meeting, training, team discussion and getting the classrooms ready to welcome the students.
Everyone is looking forward to a new school year with students eager to learn, make new discoveries and new friends!
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ÉDITO
Welcome back to a new school year at SDFAS!
I'm pleased to present this special edition of the Écho, your favorite newsletter. You will notice the new layout designed by our editor, Audrey. It is easier to navigate, and
it reflects the school style guide.
Enjoy a few pictures of the campus, of orientation day this Monday, and discover what's new!
I also wish to introduce to the community our new teachers and some new members of the Administration (see pictures and bios below). The SDFAS team is ready and excited to begin the school year and to provide your children with the best educational adventure on our international campus!
Christian Jarlov, Head of school
Chers parents,
Bienvenue à tous pour une nouvelle année scolaire !
Je suis heureux de vous présenter cette édition spéciale de l'Écho, votre lettre d'information préférée. Vous remarquerez la nouvelle maquette mise en page par Audrey, notre éditrice, avec une navigation plus aisée et la charte de communication de l'école.
Profitez des quelques photos du campus, prises lors de ce lundi, journée d'orientation et découvrez les nouveautés !
Je souhaite aussi présenter à la communauté les nouveaux professeurs et membres de l'administration (voir photos et biographie ci-dessous). L'équipe de SDFAS est prête et se réjouit de débuter l'année scolaire afin d'offrir à vos enfants la plus belle des aventures éducatives sur notre campus international !
Christian Jarlov, chef d'établissement
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MEET THE NEW TEACHERS
Voici les nouveaux professeurs
From Left to right: Mia Dixon (3rd grade, American Program), Julien Moncelet (5th grade, French Program), Alexandre Franquet (3rd grade, French Program), Julie Rousseau (PK2 Teacher), Marion Addo, (French Language Arts Teacher in Middle School), Laurette Reinhardt (Kindergarten Teacher), Nicolas Giot (Math Teacher in Middle School).
- Bénédicte Brouder (Middle School Director)
Originally from Paris, Bénédicte Brouder has an extensive background in management, education and administration in France and the United States. She began her career in France in the IT field as a manager, after which she moved to New York and founded a language school offering programs in French, Spanish, and Mandarin. From there, she became Campus Director at the Lyceum Kennedy French-American School in New York, while also teaching French to adults through the French Language Department of the United Nations.
From New York, Bénédicte moved to Denver and joined the International School of Denver (ISD) as Assistant Head of School and Middle School Director. Most recently, she lived in Paris, serving as Head of the French Institute of the Catholic University of Paris.
Bénédicte has an MS in Business and Management from EM Lyon Graduate Business School in Lyon, France, and an MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from Stendhal University of Grenoble, France.
"Raising my three sons in an international environment made me realize the unique and powerful benefits that independent multilingual schools can provide to forge character and personality. I truly believe in an open-minded, principled education as leverage for individual and societal growth. Every day, I try to apply simple rules in order to be that kind of tolerant, hard-working person. One of my favorite core values is "tapas" in the yoga philosophy, which means "dedication".
Bénédicte Brouder, Middle School Director
- Emilie Ballivy (Preschool teacher)
Originally from Lyon, Emilie holds a Master's Degree in Applied Foreign Languages and International Management from the University of Lyon III. She worked for 4 years in the software industry in Ireland before deciding to dedicate herself to her passion: education. After earning a Montessori credential from St. Nicholas Montessori College in Dublin, Emilie taught three- to six-year-olds in Montessori schools for two years in Ireland and three years in France. Thanks to this education and work experience, Emilie draws on a scientific teaching methodology based on children's natural psychological and physiological development. Emilie has worked as a substitute teacher at SDFAS from PK0 through 5th grade, and as an assistant in PK2. Her children, Julie and Jack, are students at SDFAS. Emilie loves traveling, hiking, wide open spaces, and the magnificent beaches of the West Coast.
- Julie Rousseau (Preschool teacher)
Julie comes from a village in central France. After finishing her Bachelor's Degree in Geology and pedagogical coursework at the University Teacher-Training Institute in (CITY NAME), she passed the French national competitive examination (CAPES) to become a teacher. She then taught multilingual classes and French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to students newly arrived in France. Julie organizes her classes around her students, with an emphasis on increasing their autonomy and fostering an open mind. She loves art and gastronomy, and especially enjoys traveling and discovering new cultures. She also likes sewing and ballet dancing.
- Laurette Reinhardt (Kindergarten teacher)
Laurette was born and raised in a small town in Northern France and holds a Master's Degree in Translation from the University of Lille 3. She has worked in schools in England, Australia, France, India, and the US, which provided experience in a variety of teaching methods and environments. Before joining SDFAS, she was a founding faculty member at a new French-speaking school in Oakland, California. She has also worked as a volunteer for literacy and refugee programs. Her passion for travel and education has taken her all over the world, including backpacking across Asia. She believes that discovering new cultures is the best way to open minds and build a better and more tolerant community.
- Alexandre Franquet (3rd grade teacher)
Originally from the French Alps region, Alexandre earned a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and a Research Master's Degree from (SCHOOL NAME) in Saint-Etienne, France, before earning a PhD in Physics and Engineering. After teaching for four years at the École des Mines, he passed the French national competitive examination (CAPES) to become a teacher. In his classes, he enjoys developing students' critical thinking skills and curiosity. Alexandre likes to travel, a passion that has taken him around the world, and he enjoys discovering the national cuisines of the countries he visits. He is also an IT enthusiast who loves to engage in sports, which he does regularly.
- Mia Dixon (3rd grade teacher)
Originally from the US Virgin Islands, Ms. Dixon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fordham University in New York. While completing her degrees, she worked with at-risk children, teaching them the skills necessary to become peacemakers in their communities. She joins SDFAS after four years of teaching third grade and leading a team of teachers in Singapore at a Stamford American International School, during which time she traveled throughout Asia. She especially loved becoming a rescue diver and taking cooking classes in different countries. Prior to Singapore, Ms. Dixon lived in Northern Italy and Rome in order to study Italian. As a teacher, she is passionate about inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects. She sets high expectations for her students and enjoys supporting them in reaching their goals.
- Julien Moncelet (5th grade teacher)
A native of Lorraine, Julien grew up near Avignon, in the south of France. After receiving his degree in Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities, he earned his teaching credential at the University Teacher-Training Institute in Marseille. He taught in Marseille for five years before joining SDFAS, where he taught for three years. He left to teach in Bahrein, discovering a vastly different and very enriching culture. While there, he traveled in India, the UAE, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. A sports enthusiast in general (soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming), as well as a musician (guitar, ukulele), Julien has also published a science fiction novel.
- Nicolas Giot (Math teacher in Middle School)
Nicolas comes from the Normandy region of France, which is where he completed his studies. After following the science track in high school, he did intensive post-secondary coursework in advanced mathematics (classes préparatoires) and continued on to the Université de Caen, where he earned a Master's Degree in Fundamental Mathematics. After passing the French national competitive examination (CAPES) to become a teacher, he taught grades six through nine in the Paris region. He enjoys sharing his passion for mathematics by innovating in the classroom and making the subject as interactive as possible. Nicolas enjoys film and theater. He also loves to travel and participate in sports, particularly surfing.
- Mario Addo (Language Arts teacher in Middle School)
Born in Lyon, Marion began studying Archeology and Classical Literature in Lyon, later continuing her studies in Athens. After receiving her Master's in Classical Literature, she participated in a language exchange program in northern Greece. She then pursued studies in teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and children's theater. After this, she taught literature and theater, and served as the pedagogical coordinator in a French school in Istanbul, where she remained for eight years. An avid traveler and linguist, she continues to enjoy learning new languages and discovering new cultures. Thanks to her years working abroad, she speaks fluent English, Greek and Turkish. She has a passion for Japan, and has studied the language and culture of the country on her own for years. Her personal interests include gastronomy, archeology, theater, kendo, and yoga.
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MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Rencontrez la nouvelle directrice des admissions
Pamela recently returned to San Diego after living for nine years in Paris, where she worked as a freelance translator and journalist specializing in technology and related trends. While in Paris, she founded her own startup, Francophilia.com, and later provided mentoring and marketing consulting to Parisian Internet startups. Before joining SDFAS, she taught intermediate French (grammar and literature) for the San Diego Community College District. Pamela, a dual French-American citizen, has an MA in Translation from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and a BA in French from San Diego State University.
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A GLIMPSE AT THE SUMMER WORK ON THE CAMPUS
Un aperçu des travaux sur le campus pendant l'été
Images say more than words. We invite you to take a walk on campus and look at all the improvements made on campus this summer, thanks to the community's generosity.
The installation of a fence around the campus provides added safety and privacy.The sprinkler system in the field was repaired, and some recycling bins are now available.
On the preschool side, the garden of five senses will allow preschoolers to interact with various "sensory-areas" devoted to sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste.
The Kindergarten and lower school play structure is now equipped with a safe rubber surfacing.
The Scholar's Arena in the elementary and middle school features an amphitheater, a stage and an art atelier allowing students to work collaboratively and sharpen their communication skills, and also providing them with new opportunities to create, perform and debate.
In the fall, two new pilot programs will also start:
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A performing arts program, with an emphasis on theater will help develop student character and self-confidence, and reinforce their public speaking and language skills.
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A robotics & coding pilot program will be implemented in the elementary and middle school thanks to a grant from a family foundation.
Finally, we are still waiting for the installation of two shade structures. Because of a longer process to receive the DSA permitting than forecasted, the installation of the structures will happen before or during the October break. We will keep you updated on installation timeline.
Thank you for your ongoing support and trust! Participation in our fundraising effort is key to providing these great programs and facilities and enhancing the learning experience of all students.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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- August 30: First Day of School
- September 5: Labor Day "No school"
- September 10: Back to School Picnic
- September 14-20: Back to School Night
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