A Message From Head of School Eric Thuau

Dear FASPS Alumni Students & Parents,

 

I hope this message finds you healthy and safe, and managing the stress and anxiety that may be heightened with the various closures, shutdowns, and changes that we are all experiencing locally and across the globe. As we all begin to address the many repercussions this illness and these changes have set in motion, I wanted to take a moment to remind you, our alumni students and parents, that you have a community in the French American School of Puget Sound, and that I encourage everyone to reach out to that community should you need assistance or should you be in a position to offer assistance yourself (see tutoring announcement below). We remain incredibly grateful to everyone for demonstrating in so many ways over the past several days and weeks how fundamentally important community is to all of us as people and as a school; thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being there for each other, especially in times like these. We have amazing, talented, and giving students (current and alumni), families, faculty, staff, and trustees who always want what’s best for each other, and for that I am eternally grateful.

MERCI!!!

 

Eric Thuau

Head of School

Coping Techniques in Times of Stress

Many of us have been experiencing different degrees of anxiety of late due to the spread of COVID-19. To help in these unprecedented times, please find below a few resources and suggestions we can all benefit from:

Calling Our Helpful and Brilliant Alumni!

Dear Alumni: Many of our FASPS families with students currently learning from home (Distance Learning) are looking for amazing people like YOU to help them with tutoring, childcare, and/or French conversation services during our school closure (and, who knows, maybe longer).

You Set the Terms: If this is something you may be interested in offering, let us know what you feel comfortable doing, the days and times you’re free, how much you'd charge by the hour (or if that's something you'd rather negotiate), contact information, etc., and we’ll post your offer to our private community resource board (not accessible by the public). Please email KyleL@FASPS.org if you're interested or have any questions. Note: Childcare would, obviously, have to be in person, but there's no reason tutoring and French conversation couldn't happen virtually (see below). Merci !

Alumni Students: If you're able to offer tutoring and/or French conversation for current students, don't forget that those activities can be done virtually! Below are a few pictures of our students over the past week doing their lessons online and checking in with their teachers and classmates.

Former FASPS Teacher Named Head of Vashon Island School

Iris Araujo's Directorial Debut

Iris Araujo, Class of 2017, went behind the camera to direct this wonderful short film based on the 1951 poem « Je suis comme je suis » by Jacques Prévert ( click here to watch the film in full). Excellent work, Iris!

Margaux Gjurasic Working to Improve Lives for Refugees

Margaux Gjurasic, Class of 2012, was featured in a recent post by SAFAR , where she works as a strategy and performance manager. SAFAR is a web app that aims to empower refugees by providing them with critical information and resources. Margaux is currently a senior at USC, double majoring in international relations / global business and public relations. Half French and half American, Margaux has lived around the world, growing up in Asia, Europe, and America. She is a Warren Bennis scholar and hopes to continue pushing global cooperation and integration in her career. Merci, Margaux, for working hard to make the world a better place!

FASPS's 2020 Gala Postponed Until May 30: Join Us Then!

Are you a high school student who’s looking to fulfill volunteer hours? Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend the summer? Volunteering for Summer Programs at FASPS is a great way to do both! Ideal volunteers for Summer Programs have experience with or interest in working with children and speak some French. We have room in both our French immersion programs as well as our French bilingual program. We are seeking volunteers for all eight weeks of summer (June 22 –August 14), but you aren't required to volunteer for all eight weeks. Click here to download an application. Please email your completed application to Summer@FASPS.org (applications are due by April 30). Volunteers will be selected and informed by the end of May. Thank you!