Paris Alumni Gathering 2020
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The Neyrand family has graciously offered to host the 2020 Paris Alumni Gathering in their home in the 7
th arrondissement of Paris. The gathering will take place on January 21, 2020, during Eric's annual recruitment trip. If you will be in Paris at that time and are interested in attending the event, please email
KyleL@fasps.org.
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2020: FASPS's 25
th Anniversary
What Does Cultural Agility Mean 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 cultural 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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"Dawnland" Documentary Wins Emmy
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Dawnland, a documentary produced by Alumni Parent Tracy Rector, won an Emmy this September for Outstanding Research. Dawnland reports on the Maine-Wananaki Child Welfare Truth Reconciliation Commission process and findings and bears testimony to the devastating impact of the state's child welfare practices. There is a free online screening today, October 14, at 12pm.
Click here to view this moving documentary.
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Jill Singh Interview With Trevor Noah
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Alumni Parent Jill Herner Singh was recently interviewed by Trevor Noah on The Daily Show and spoke about the importance of philanthropy and some of Seattle's treasures.
Click here to watch the video on Facebook. Bravo, Jill!
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Stephen Gillett Book Published
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FASPS Alumni Trustee Stephen Gillet has published a new book, "From Simi Valley to Silicon Valley: A Story of Hard Work, Serendipity, and Questing."
Click here
to read more about his book on Amazon. Congratulations, Stephen!
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Trevor Carson, class of 2018, was mentioned in the Ojai Valley News as a valuable team member of the Toads. A sophomore at The Thacher School in Ojai, California, Trevor plays on the varsity team as a cornerback on defense and is the #2 quarterback behind a senior.
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CYO Referee Training Starting Sunday
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The CYO, a league in which FASPS participates, is implementing a new program for high school-aged students looking to be hired and trained as CYO basketball officials in their 4
th and 5
th grade programs. The vision of the program is twofold: To provide support for 15, 16, and 17 year olds as they pursue the responsibilities of being good basketball officials, and to support youth on their path of personal growth.
The CYO Referee Academy Program consists of five sessions. Referees are asked to make it to each week of the series to prepare for games beginning on November 16
th.
- Training 1 – Sunday, October 13, 6-8pm
- Training 2 – Sunday, October 20, 6-8pm
- Training 3 – Sunday, October 27, 6-8pm
- Training 4 – Sunday, November 3, 6-8pm
- Training 5 – Sunday, November 10, 6-8pm
If you are a 15, 16, or 17 year old, and are looking to work in the North Seattle region to referee basketball games, please contact Director Scott Bailey at
scott.bailey@seattlearch.org to be included in this exciting leadership opportunity!
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Snapshots From Advanced French
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Jean-Christophe Pitie Does Ironman!
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Alumni Parent J.C. Pitie participated in the rigorous Ironman triathlon in Barcelona this month. In his words: "Done and never again. Life learning experience: achievement, sobering, mystical sometimes, suffering." Well done, J.C.!
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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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