Paris Alumni Gathering 2020: Join Us!
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The Neyrand family has graciously offered to host FASPS's 2020 Paris Alumni Gathering in their home in the 7
th arrondissement of Paris. The gathering will take place on
Tuesday, January 21, 2020, during Eric's annual recruitment trip. If you will be in Paris at that time and are interested in attending, please RSVP by January 6 to
DebbieB@FASPS.org.
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Let Us Know What Cultural Agility Means to You
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Dear FASPS Community: As you know, Cultural Agility is one of our core values, along with Excellence, Integrity, and Community. This year we are asking our community (students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, trustees, etc.) to tell us how you understand Cultural Agility and, if you're able, to share personal anecdotes that bring to light the importance of being culturally agile in a hyper-connected world.
Click here to read FASPS alum Maddie Mousseau's October 3, 2019, blog post titled, "The Politics of Language in a Former Colony." If you would like to share your thoughts with FASPS, please email
KyleL@FASPS.org. Thank you!
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10 Star Wars Tickets Available for Our Alums
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We have 10 alumni tickets for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" for Friday, December 20, 6:40pm at Lincoln Square Cinemas in Bellevue. Tickets are first come, first served, and for FASPS alumni currently in high school. Please email
HeidiP@FASPS.org for your ticket (one per alumni). Que la Force soit avec vous !
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Gabriel Hoffman in "She Kills Monsters" This Week Only!
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Gabriel Hoffman (Class of 2019) is playing the role of Orcus in Juanita High School's production of “She Kills Monsters.” The Chicago Tribune called Qui Nguyen's play "a heart-warming tale of girl power, geek power, and learning to be and love exactly who you are." Remaining show dates are November 21, 22 & 23. Tickets can be purchased on
Brown Paper Tickets.
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Julia David Smith Wins 4A State Championships
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Julia David-Smith (Class of 2017) made
The Seattle Times headlines when she won the class 4A state championships in Pasco on Saturday, November 9. Julia improved her score from last year by 35 seconds, finishing nearly a minute ahead of the runner up. About her success, Julia said, “I’m always increasing my training a little bit. Honestly, last year I was prepared, but I had a bad day. I came in this year a lot more prepared. I ate well. I rested well. I had a better mindset.” Bravo, Julia! Keep on running!
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SAAS Soccer Team Goes to State
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Maëlle Thomelin (Class of 2017) and Gabrielle Tellier (Class of 2017), both FASPS players on the SAAS Varsity team, will be playing in the semifinal on Friday. The Final Cup will be held on Saturday. Allez les filles! Wish our girls luck!
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Save the Date: 2020 Alumni & Parent Party
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FASPS 25
th
Anniversary Talent Showcase & Retrospective Reception
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Calling all talented musicians, singers, and performers. FASPS needs you! To kick off the celebration of our 25
th
year, we are excited to announce the FASPS Talent Showcase and Retrospective Reception on January 31, 2020. We will start with the Talent Showcase at 6:00pm, followed by the reception at 7:30pm at the Mercer Island Community Center. Alumni are invited both to come to the event and to participate in the talent showcase! We are holding a few spots in the show just for alumni, so please email
HeidiP@FASPS.org
as soon as possible for more information if you are interested. We hope to see you all there!
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In October, our Alumni Committee helped assemble and mail 38 care packages to students who were members of the Class of 2015 (not all of them graduated 8
th grade from FASPS). We also sent two care packages to students for the Class of 2014 who took a gap year. A few students sent us selfies of themselves with their packages, and we received this lovely note from Evanh Gueye-Oue (Class of 2015): "I wanted to thank all of you for the very nice gifts you guys sent me. Receiving them brought a big smile to my face. FASPS means a lot to me and I am very grateful for everything." Thank you, alumni, for your words and gestures of thanks! You are the reason we do what we do!
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Sarah Braun (Class of 2016) and Anne-Claire Mousseau (Class of 2016) met up at SoulCycle Bellevue for a fundraiser supporting
GirlUp
Seattle this month. Sarah cohosted the event to help raise awareness and funds to prevent gender-based violence in developing countries. Check out #GirlUpSeattle for more information about this organization and its compelling cause.
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FASPS Merchandise Sale Until November 26
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Show your love for FASPS (and support the Cultural Agility Fund) with some awesome new spirit wear. This cool gear is great for sporting events, outdoor activities, traveling, and just to show your school pride. They also make excellent holiday gifts for the whole family! Don’t be left out; hurry and place your order by Tuesday, November 26! Orders will be delivered at school approximately 2–3 weeks after the deadline.
Click here to place your order!
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Free Screenings of Dawnland all November
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This November across the United States, this powerful documentary is free to view on the
PBS website. Produced by alumni parent Traci Rector, "Dawnland" tells the story of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's historic investigation into the removal of native children from their homes during much of the 20
th century. About the film, FASPS 8
th grade Humanities teacher Christina Wong said, "It is heart-breaking and eye-opening. I encourage anyone who is interested in DEI, our society, and our humanity to watch it."
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Tatiana (Class of 2013) and Yohan (Class of 2011) di Ricard, sibling alumni, have recently launched their own record label, Dancing Family Records, based out of London. Follow them on
Facebook or
Instagram to hear their story, and their danceable tunes!
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Saturday Advanced French Prepping for the AP French Language and Culture Exam
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FASPS Alumni and Parents LinkedIn Group
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Internships, Jobs, and More! Alumni Students: Connect With the FASPS Parent Professional Community on Linkedin
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Alumni Students: Connect with FASPS's professional parent community by joining our "FASPS Alumni and Parents Group" on
LinkedIn. Email
KyleL@FASPS.org to be sent an invitation.
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