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Girard Gourmet Lunches:
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Minimum Day, Friday October 21
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Daycare is available from 12:00 noon until 6 p.m.. Registration is mandatory. Please register before Friday, October 14.
To register your child, please email:
daycare
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Minimum Day Workshop
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Friday, October 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Price is $60 per child.
Crackers and cookies
with Marie for K-5
th
grade.
Language: French.
Kubo Game Hackathon!
with Catherine from Design Code Build for 1
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th
grade. Language: English.
Halloween Art
with Gabriela for 2
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th
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Fall Break Camp
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Our 2016 Fall Break Camp is offered from
October 24 - 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.for PK0 to 8th Grade.
- "Halloween"
with Nohemi PK0-PK1
- "La petite cuisine des fées"
with Vesna. PK2-K.
- "Silence, on tourne!"
with Alexandra and Martine.
1st-8th grade.
- "Surf" with Surf Diva. 1st-8th grade, 9:30-12:30 p.m., $330 per week.
All other full day camps, M-F, 8:30-4 p.m., $315 per week.
Half day camp is from 8:30-12:30 p.m., $275 per week.
For more info about the camp themes please download the pdf
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Every Wednesdays: Baguette, Choco-pain and Specialty Bread Sale
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Change of day for baguette sale, specialty bread, baguette and choco-pain: THE SALE WILL BE ON WEDNESDAYS FROM NOW ON
Various breads are available every Wednesday at pick-up time on the main school playground.
What:
Baguette and other specialty breads from Prager Brothers will be sold at SDFAS every Wednesday afternoon. Baguettes will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why:
To raise money for the families participating in the Dallas Theater Festival.
When:
Every Wednesday afternoon from 2:45-5:00
(or until all sold; if you are unable to pick it up at this time, please ask Valérie for special arrangements).
Where:
Outside on the K-8 blacktop.
Please fill out the order form attached if you would like to order specialty breads or large quantities of baguettes! Click HERE
You can also email your order to Valérie before 12 noon on Fridays. Cash or checks only will be accepted. Make checks payable to SDFAS.
Questions may be directed to Valérie,
vasensio@
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French Book Fair
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San Diego French-American News
Do not miss the first broadcast of the school year!
Arthur A, Nikki, Ariane, Nah-Ai, Arthur M, Tia, Audrey, and Giulio will broadcast news around campus all year-round! A big round of applause for our crew! Thank you to their teacher, Hélène Caudron, for helping them acquire journalism skills in such a concrete and professional manner!
Enjoy the show!
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Taste Week
Pictured: Zoé, Kalina, Van - Alice, Paolo, Mylène.
Last week, our preschool students were introduced to the different tastes they experience when they eat - sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. They learned how to prepare a smoothie, make a pizza, bake cakes, or toast bread. All those tasty experiences happened during Taste Week, an annual event that brings some of the parents into the classrooms to help the teachers prepare games and a variety of foods for new taste sensations!
Thank you to all the parents involved and to Babeth, who did all the shopping!
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ÉDITO
Have you noticed the changes on campus?
Most of our improvements are a result of the community's generous support. Our philosophy for philanthropy is rooted in the model for independent schools across the country. We depend on revenue from tuition and generous donations from parents, grandparents, families of alumni, friends of the school, foundations and the community at large.
Thanks to the robust growth of the Annual Fund, we are able to continue the music and visual arts program, schedule cultural field trips, pilot a coding and robotics class, upgrade technology in the classroom, provide diverse opportunities for faculty professional development and more! This year, the trustees have established a Fund for Financial Assistance. More than ever, the Annual Fund Campaign plays an essential role in ensuring we have the resources to provide each student with what he/she needs to reach his or her full potential.
Thank you for your participation next week during Giving Week. By making donations, you are setting a great example of generosity and philanthropy for your children!
Véronique Rahmati, Development Office
Chers parents,
Avez-vous remarqué des changements sur le campus?
La plupart d'entre eux sont le résultat du soutien généreux de la communauté. Notre philosophie de la philanthropie est enracinée dans le modèle des écoles indépendantes américaines. Nous dépendons des revenus générés par les frais de scolarité et les dons généreux des parents, des grands-parents, des familles des anciens élèves, des amis de l'école, et des fondations.
Grâce à une croissance soutenue du Fonds Annuel, nous sommes en mesure de poursuivre le programme de musique et les arts visuels introduits par le gala, de planifier des sorties scolaires tout au long de l'année, d'introduire un programme pilote de codage et de robotique cet automne, d'optimiser les outils technologiques dans les classes, d'offrir diverses possibilités de formation professionnelle pour les enseignants et plus! Cette année, le conseil d'administration a établi un fonds d'aide financière. Plus que jamais le Fonds Annuel joue un rôle essentiel pour assurer que nous avons les ressources nécessaires pour fournir à chaque élève ce dont il/elle a besoin pour atteindre son plein potentiel.
Nous vous remercions de votre participation la semaine prochaine lors de la Semaine de la Philanthropie. Votre solidarité est un bel exemple pour vos enfants.
Véronique Rahmati, Bureau du Développement
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The Mini Outdoor Amphitheater
Le mini amphithéâtre extérieur
The Kindergarten students were able to rehearse for their next Mini Forum, thanks to our new outdoor Mini Amphitheater. According to Laurette, their teacher, it is less scary for a first rehearsal before stepping onto a big stage in the auditorium. After a few rehearsals outside they feel more secure.
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Middle School Service Learning
Le service civique au collège
Pictured: Zachary, Anouk - Marie, Jean-Baptiste
Every morning, middle school students serve as crossing guards during drop-off time. All middle school students will complete volunteer community service throughout the school year, either as crossing guards or as preschool and kindergarten lunchtime helpers. Signing up for, committing to, and completing service learning tasks all provide opportunities for leadership and a rewarding sense of responsibility. Younger students admire their older peers' role modeling and the older students take pride in becoming responsibile.
Do you have volunteer ideas for our middle school students? Perhaps there is an organization where you volunteer or you have a suggestion that would be a meaningful and logistically possible, off-campus service learning opportunity for the middle school students. Contact Bénédicte Brouder at [email protected].
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La chasse au loup
Pictured: Jules, Zoe, Ella, Kalina, Brianna, Rex, Mark, Laurette.
The students from Kindergarten B were faced with the challenging task of finding the author of the letter they had received during the week, Loulou the wolf!
Loulou happened to be hidden in Babeth's and Sylvie's office. What a surprise to discover such a nice wolf ready to share exciting adventures with the Kinder B students throughout the school year.
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day
La journée des Grands-Parents et des Amis
Pictured 2015: Alexine, Eloï, Jacob, Charlotte.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day will take place
Friday, October 21. Save the dates!
The event will start at 9 a.m. in the auditorium with coffee and pastries and a short presentation/video.
Our special guests will participate this year in the Halloween celebration. They will be the judges of the pumpkin contest, and enjoy the parade and the flashmob with us. Of course, costumes are welcome.
Please remind grandparents and special friends to register for the event by sending an email at [email protected] by Thursday, October 20.
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Halloween - Grandparents Day 2016 Program
Grandparents Day in PK-Kinder
Invite the parents to your class for "Show and Tell about Halloween or Carnaval"
- 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
PK0B
- 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
PK0A
- 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
PK1A and PK1B, PK2A/B/C
- 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
KA
- 10:35 to 11:45 a.m.
KB
The grandparents are invited to stay during recess.
Friday, October 21st
Please note the general costumes guidelines:
- For safety reasons, children are asked to not wear their masks when coming to school, at recess time and during class time: teachers and staff need to be able to identify each student. Masks may be worn for the parade, the flashmob (Preschool and Elementary School) and costume contest (Middle School).
- Avoid potentially harmful accessories such as weapons, swords, spears, sticks, etc.
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No offensive, discriminatory and political references.
For each division, please note additional specific recommendations (see below).
Thank you for your cooperation!
Maternelle - Pre-elementary
Please, no gory, scary costumes or fake blood. Thank you!
8:45: Children arrive at school wearing their costumes.
- 9:45 a.m.
Parade starts led by the PK0 (about 15 to 20 minutes)
- 10:10 a.m.
Snacks in the class
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11:00 a.m.
All children back in their class, except for the ones who are leaving with their parents.
Elementary
Students are welcome to come to school in costume, however no masks are allowed when entering the school, during recess or during class. Masks and props can be left in the classroom until the parade. No potentially harmful accessories such as weapons, sticks, and swords.
- 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
regular schedule, students work in class.
(Grandparents will judge the Pumpkin Contest. From 8:30 to 10:00, they will be able to give us their opinion.)
- 10:00 to 10:15
a.m.
Recess
- 10:15 to 10:30
a.m.
Flashmob
- 10:30 to 11:00
a.m.
Parade
- 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Snack in classroom
Students are welcome to come to school in costume, no masks during class. Masks and props can be left in Ms. Brouder's office until the costume contest.
Schedule of events:
- 8:30 to 11:10
a.m.
Class will be in session as usual
- 11:15
a.m. to 12 p.m.
Halloween Potluck organized by the Room Parents. Parents are welcome to join!
- 11:30 a.m.
Costume Contest on the deck
Fifth graders are invited to participate in the costume contest this year.
Please check your costume idea with your main teacher.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Groupe Humanitaire: Call for Volunteers!
Each year, the Groupe Humanitaire gathers teachers, directors, parents and student delegates to organize humanitarian projects.
The main actions are the Food Drive in November and the Jogathon in February.
Last year the Groupe Humanitaire raised more than $9,000 which allowed our school to support charities in our community:
- Monarch School
- Rady Children's Hospital
- Corazon de Vida
Join the Group Humanitaire if you wish to be involved in new activities this year!
The first meeting is Thursday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m.
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Art Lessons in the New Outdoor Space
Cours d'art dans la nouvelle classe en extérieur
Sixth grade students are enjoying their art workshop in mosaics with artist Sonja Donahue in the new outdoor classroom. Built over the summer across from the art room, this new learning space allows students to work around large tables in an open space well equipped with a sink, shade and outdoor storage for art supplies.
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Cross Country Sports League
Rescheduled dates (first meeting was canceled because of extreme heat.)
Please update your calendar!
CROSS-COUNTRY MEETS:
1. Tuesday, Nov. 1 - La Jolla Shores: 4:00 pm (depart SDFAS 3:00 pm, return to SDFAS by 5:15 pm)
2. Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Finals/Championship Meet, San Dieguito Park: 3:30 pm (depart SDFAS at 2:15 pm, return to SDFAS by 6:00 pm)
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Parent/teacher Conferences in Middle School
Meet your child's teachers! Middle school teachers are pleased to welcome you for individual parent/teacher meetings as follows:
On October 13, 12:30 P.M to 6 P.M
In addition to the P/T meetings, Erin Stoller will lead a "High School Information Night," from 6 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Do not hesitate to contact her at
[email protected] for detailed information.
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On October 21, from 1 to 3 P.M
In addition to the P/T meetings, Erin Stoller will lead a conference in the conference room for French families with further information on how to complete the student application for high school. Do not hesitate to contact her at
[email protected]
for detailed information.
In order to accommodate parents best, no sign-up is required to meet teachers: please come over and see the teachers of your choice. A sign-up sheet will be posted in front of each room, based on a first-come/first-served basis. Each meeting is limited to 10 minutes per student.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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- October 11-14:
French Book Fair
- October 13: Parent-Teacher conference in MS 12:30 pm - 6 pm
- October 13: High School Information Night: 6 pm- 7.00 pm in Auditorium
- October 17:
Giving Week
- October 17: 6th and 7th Grade overnight field trip
- October 17- 21:
parent/teacher conference Kinder-5th grade
- October 20:
Grandparents Day Preschool & Kindergarten
- October 21: Grandparents Day Elementary & Middle school
- October 21:
Halloween celebration - Minimum Day
- October 24-28: Fall Break
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