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Quick Links
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Girard Gourmet Lunches:
NEW:
MyStudentsProgress
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School Council minutes from the January meeting are now available on the school website, parents portal:
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Special menu on March 23rd
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Menu Indien pour la semaine Internationale
To Celebrate International Week and our Host Country India, Girard Gourmet will serve Chicken Curry and Indian bread on Thursday March 23rd
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It's time to order the Yearbook:
Please order online only, no checks to SDFAS.
Thank you!
ID CODE for our school: 12766717
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SDFAS is offering a Spring Break Camp, April 17-25th
from 8:30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
Half days are available from 8:30 a.m.-12.00 p.m.
We do not offer hot lunch during our vacation breaks. If necessary, you can leave your children until 5.00 p.m. (There will be a charge of $10 for that extra hour per day.) Late pick up will be charged 1$/min after 4 or 5 p.m.
Please choose from these camps below. You can register directly online or you can fill out the registration form and attach payment to reserve your spot before April 10th; first-come, first-served. If cancelation occurs on or before April 10th we will retain a $50 cancelation fee per child. If cancelation takes place on or after April 11th, there will be no refund. We reserve the right to cancel the camp if a minimum of 6 children is not met; we reserve the right to combine camps if registration doesn't meet the minimum. An email confirmation will be sent to parents of all registered students by Thursday, April 13th. If you register on or after April 12th a $50 late registration fee will be added.
Please click HERE for camp descriptions.
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Registration is mandatory for daycare on Friday, April 14th.
Please register before Friday,
April 7th
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Gardening in Kindergarten
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The Kindergarten were very happy to see the wheat they had planted last month grow and showing nice "wheat ears". Charlotte and her classmates are making sure they get enough water but not too much! A true skill they need to master: "Take care and observe the development of a plant". Read more in our Preschool blog.
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La Jolla Playhouse performance
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On March 1, Elementary students and 6th graders enjoyed a show from La Jolla Playhouse in the SDFAS auditorium. The themes of school popularity and genuine friendship were explored in light of the use of social media.
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San Diego Albion Pros Soccer Games
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Come and Support your San Diego Pro Soccer Team - Free Admissions to all SDFAS Students!
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PRE-ELEMENTARY
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ELEMENTARY
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Missions Project in 4th Grade
Le projet sur les Missions en CM1
Mattox is presenting is work to Eleonor (3rd A) and Mahé (3rd B)
Fourth Grade students at SDFAS have worked very hard over the past few weeks to research, write a report, and complete a model on one California Mission of their choice. The students presented their reports and creative models verbally in front of the class and shared what they learned. The missions were on display in the fourth grade classrooms for all students to view. They had a chance to ask questions in order to gain a better understanding of the Spanish influence in California's history.
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International Day at SDFAS: Thursday March 23rd at 1:30pm
Journée Internationale à SDFAS : jeudi 23 mars à 13h30
Parents are invited to join us for the International Day celebration. At 1:30 p.m. all students will assemble on the blacktop for a special presentation:
- Introduction
- Students from different grades will present legendary characters from their country
- Music and Dance from India
- Songs from La chorale
Show closes at 2:30 p.m. and students will return to their class and prepare for pick up.
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ÉDITO
This year's Gala theme, "In Full Sail," celebrates the idea that, under Christian Jarlov's tenure as our head of school, we have moved forward, and should, strive to continue on this path.
Over the years, gala proceeds have provided our students with a wide array of new tools and programs encouraging them to realize their fullest potential. This aim is reflected in this year's Fund-A-Need that will support educating the whole child connecting mind and body through active education. With these goals in mind, the Fund-A-Need will include renovating our field and resurfacing our blacktop, which will significantly enhance our ability to provide a comprehensive athletic program that further develops our students' physical fitness, self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
In the meantime, we are grateful for you participation in our ONLINE AUCTION. Visit
www.galaauction.org
, anyone can participate! There are many ways to support your school while stocking up on terrific opportunities for entertainment and family fun.
Thank you to our teachers, our parents and all the members of our community for making our gala a spectacular event year after year.
Avec Gratitude !
Chers parents,
Le thème du Gala de cette année, "Toutes Voiles Dehors", célèbre l'idée que, sous la direction de Christian Jarlov à la tête de notre école, nous avons progressé grandement, et devrions continuer à nous engager dans cette voie.
Au fil des ans, les bénéfices du gala ont permis à nos étudiants de disposer d'une vaste gamme de nouveaux outils et de nouveaux programmes les encourageant à réaliser leur plein potentiel. Ce but est reflété dans le "Fund-A-Need" de cette année qui soutiendra l'éducation de l'enfant tout entier, reliant l'esprit et le corps par l'éducation active. Dans le cadre de ces objectifs, le "Fund-A-Need" comprendra la rénovation de notre terrain de sport et le resurfaçage de notre cour, ce qui améliorera considérablement notre capacité à offrir un programme complet de sport développant ainsi davantage condition physique, confiance en soi et la gestion des relations interpersonnelles .
En attendant, nous vous remercions de votre participation à nos enchères en ligne. Visitez
www.galaauction.org !
N'importe qui peut y participer. Il existe de nombreuses façons de soutenir l'école en profitant de lots variés.
Merci à nos professeurs, à nos parents et à tous les membres de notre communauté pour leur contribution au succès de cette belle fête annuelle.
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Online Auction until Wednesday March 22nd
Les Enchères en Ligne jusqu'au 22 mars
Personal fitness? Local restaurants? Travel? All of this and more are available to you and your family, friends, and everyone visiting the online auction.
Visit
www.galaauction.org
to bid on the fabulous items that have been procured by parents and donated by supporters of SDFAS
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BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS NOW!!
Support the school by buying a raffle ticket! This year's AMAZING prizes include:
- 4 tickets to Disneyland
, valued at $620.
- Girard Gourmet Lunch for one student for the entire 2017-2018 school year, valued at $925.
- A wine collection of 9 bottles, valued at $335.
Purchase your tickets on campus now. You don't need to attend the gala to win!
One ticket for $20, three tickets for $50, and 7 tickets for $100
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To purchase tickets, ask a gala volunteer, Julie or Véronique in the Development Office.
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Camps d'été
The Summer Camps
Around the World
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Le Tour du Monde 2017
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New website
is now available to you!
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Field trip to Bate Nuts Farm
Wednesday March 8th, all the PK1 students visited Bates Nuts Farm. It was a beautiful day, and the students were lucky enough to admire the orchard trees in full blossom while riding on an open wagon train.
The very fun part was to be able to feed the goats, the sheep, and even a lama!
The main activity of the farm is to process walnuts, our students were able to crack some walnuts using a special soft ended hammer.
Visiting such a place is certainly the best way to acquire and remember a lot of new vocabulary!
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AEFE Eldorado Project is coming along nicely
Le projet Eldorado de l'AEFE prend forme
Pictured: Quentin, Paul, Noan
7th and 3rd graders have entered the Eldorado contest this school year. The project encourages students to practice collective writing around the Eldorado theme. Students have been placed in mixed grade groups, with 7th graders as leaders of their group.
Students are in action, and the project is nicely moving on! Students demonstrate excellent team work skills, working in small groups independently and collaboratively on the Eldorado Project.
We are looking forward to discovering the works!
For all detailed information, contact Alexandre Franquet (3rd grade) and Marion Addo (7th grade).
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Frankenstein Trial by the 8th graders
Le procès de Frankenstein par les élèves de 4ème
During the second trimester, the students in Extended Studies in French have worked on the theme of a literary mock trial.
This inter-disciplinary project including Literature, French language, Civic Education and Ethics in Science aimed to accuse Dr. Viktor Frankenstein of murder, judging he was in fact responsible of his creature's actions as he was the creator.
After studying the French legal system and understanding its differences with the American one, students assigned to themselves their roles in the court room: general attorney, defence attorney, judges, witnesses, experts and the accused person. For each of their interventions, students had to study the book by Mary Shelley and master the art of rhetorics and argumentation. After 2 months of preparation, the trial took place in the auditorium in front of an audience composed of the 7th graders who debated passionately about this issue.
The end was dire for the Doctor who was judged guilty and condemned to 25 years in reclusion for murder, profanation of tombs, disregard to the ethics of science and failure to provide assistance leading to death.
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Boîtes sensorielles en Maternelle
Pictured: Evangeline
Our PK0C students can experience different matters with those very clever sensory boxes fixed on the wall in their class. The students enjoy explore the different sensations and learn how to name them: "doux"(soft), "rugueux"(rough), "lisse"(smooth)...
It is part of their curriculum "Discover the matter", and will help expand their vocabulary.
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Writing Contest in French for 6th and 7th graders
Pictured: Chloe, Ariana, Sidonie, Philippine, Apolline and John, Pablo, Matthew, Jean-Baptise.
6th and 7th graders met in the auditorium in order to work on their créative writing skills. Within a 2-hour time frame, they created stories pulling inspiration from two Magritte paintings: "Le Séducteur" and "Le château des Pyrénées". They also had to incorporate at least 7 of the yearly 10 words promoted by the Francophonie's Contest "Dis-moi Dix mots". These words had been studied in class beforehand. This year, all ten words were related to the "Web" theme.
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Middle School Math Club: presentation from Radiance Calmer, from UCSD
On Thursday March 2, 2017, the middle school students from the Math Club (with teachers Nicolas Giot and Alexandre Franquet) enjoyed a presentation from
Radiance, a scientist at the University of California - San Diego. The goal of the presentation was to emphasize how concretely math concepts are applied to science research. They explored climate change, the relationship between océan and atmosphere, ocean acidification, and extreme weather events.
Thank you to Nicolas, Alexandre and Radiance for providing students with this very well crafted curriculum blending math and science, class work and real world experience!
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Professional Development Day
Journée de formation professionnelle
Teachers from SDFAS participated Monday at the Conference for San Diego Private and Independent Schools. Over 700 teachers and administration participated and this year the guest speaker was Pat Basset, former president of the National Association of Independent School.
It was a great opportunity to learn and connect with teachers of other schools. Two of our teachers François Trégouët and Emmanuel Parello offered workshops for colleagues of other schools.
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Meet our Alumni Series - Episode 2
Rencontrez nos anciens élèves - Deuxième épisode
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| Thibault Albatro, class of 2013 |
Follow us on Vimeo and enjoy recent post like the latest testimonial from Thibault, Alumni, class of 2013. You can also catch up on recent events, such as Jog-a-thon and Chinese New Year, or videos from the Talent Show:
vimeo.com/sdfas
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WHAT'S COMING UP
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- March 17: MS Dance
- March 13-20:
English Book Fair
- March 22: Mini-Forum Mandarin PK2 and in English in Kinder
- March 23: International Day
- March 25: Gala
- March 27: Spirit Week stars in MS
- April 3-7: Printemps des poètes in 6th Grade
- April 5: Mini-Forum PK1 & Kinder
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