Dear friends,
With the Second Trimester of the 23-24 school year drawing to a close, it is an amazing feeling to look back at some of the memorable events we have had at FASTB over the past two weeks.
In this edition of the News de Nous you will find some firsts for FASTB. We had our first Career Day, and our first Puppet Show! We also found the time to go out and experience Saint Petersburg's Art and Theater with our first graders, as well as bring the first hints of spring into our hallways with the bright and beautiful artwork of our students.
Contained below, you will also find more information regarding upcoming events such as Parent Teacher Conferences, our Spring Festival, as well as our Spring Break Camp (March 11-15).
I would also like to acknowledge that February 1st marked the beginning of Black History Month, a time in which FASTB looks to reflect and bring awareness to Black Figures and Movements around the world.
Warm Regards,
Colin LeBihan
School Director
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Upcoming dates to keep in mind
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February 13: Café & Conversation
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February 14-15: Parent - Teacher conferences
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February 15: 11:45am Early Dismissal - P/T conferences
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February 16-19: February Break
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February 21: Grades 2-3 Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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February 22: Grade 1 Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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February 23: Grades 4-5-6 Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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February 27: Kindergarten Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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February 28: EC4 Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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February 29: EC3 Showcase #2 at (8:30am)
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March 1: (Parent Event) Spring Festival (1pm-2:30 pm)
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Thank you so much to all of the parents who volunteered their time to join us at FASTB for our first Career Day!
While this was our first time hosting such an event, we could not have been happier with the amount of support we received from parent volunteers and community organizations. With a huge variety of different careers on display, our little inquirers jumped at the opportunity to learn and ask questions.
The fields represented at this year’s Career Day included: Medicine, Banking, Information Technology, Anthropology, Communications, Cyber Security, Place Setting, Financial Planning, as well as Police and Volunteering.
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In addition to all of the amazing parent presentations, FASTB welcomed the Lealman Fire Department for a demonstration of the amazing equipment and training that firefighters utilize to protect the lives and homes of our community.
Students got to see firefighters race against the clock to don all of their gear in under two minutes, as well as learn the ins and outs of the infamous red truck we all know so well.
After the demonstration, students got to take an inside tour of the fire truck, and received their very own Lealman Fire Department helmets.
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A special thank you to: Micheal Abadier, Tara Deubel, Derek Duggan, Emily Nipps, Cpt. James Van Thach, Kristie Pilliod, Jennifer Wright, Micheal Ignacio, Joseph Pilliod, and the Lealman Fire Department. |
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Students started the day at the Albert Whitthed Playground, located in Downtown Saint Pete, nestled between the harbor and the airport. |
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A short walk from the playground, the CP class attended a performance of MADLIBS Live at The Mahaffey Theater.
Based on the popular word game, the CP class submitted a list of verbs that the actors incorporated into their performance.
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Following the show at The Mahaffey Theater, the CP class enjoyed lunch outside of the Dali Museum before continuing to the Museum of Fine Arts.
Guided by Ivy Bealyer, the first graders learned about Museum etiquette, and spent their visit admiring Impressionist artwork by French painters such as Claude Monet.
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After the tour, the CP students worked to create their own works of art inspired from the paintings they saw during their visit to the museum. |
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First graders studied work by the contemporary Miami-based, Brazilian artist Romero Britto, learning about his distinct style that incorporates bright color, fragmented shapes and thick black lines.
They then created these Britto inspired masterpieces!
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Second graders learned about the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, before creating these abstract flower masterpieces! The artistic process included creating a contrasting watercolor-wash background, sketching and using coloring pencil techniques to blend colors and add value. |
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
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Parent Teacher Conferences
February 14th and 15th
With Parent Teacher Conferences on the horizon, if you have not yet had the opportunity to sign-up, there is a link below to register to meet one on one with your child's teacher.
Reminder
Thursday February 15th is a half-day, with dismissal at 11:45am.
Due to our staff attending conferences, there is no aftercare offered on the 15th.
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Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Show |
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Last week, FASTB hosted our first puppet show courtesy of the legendary puppet group Bits 'N Pieces. Holli Rubin, lead developer and master puppet builder for Bits 'N Pieces, performed a rendition of the classic tale of "The Little Red Riding Hood" to the delight of all of our students.
After the performance, Holli explained the history of puppetry around the world, and showcased several puppets from Indonesia, the Czech Republic, France, and Italy.
A special thank you to Holli Rubin for sharing her love of puppetry with our students, and to Carole Boiret for bringing this wonderful puppet show to our attention.
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A graduate of the University of South Florida, Holli Rubin is the Bits 'N Pieces performer extraordinaire and master puppet builder. Holli develops and leads all Bits ‘N Pieces arts-in-education programs, and has taken the company on 12 international tours to Asia and Europe.
Holli Rubin (Left) PS Teacher: Julie Morel (Right)
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CM1 et CM2 Book Presentations |
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The CM1/CM2 classroom’s new years resolution for 2024 was to read more books.
During the month of January, each student presented a book to the class.
They followed a framework to organize their oral presentation, and give their opinion on the book without giving away the whole story.
This is a first step, as the class will soon be to produce "book trailers" like in the movies!
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Should you be interested in joining us here at FASTB for our Spring Break Camp, please email the office at office@fastb.org before February 15th. Camp availability will depend on enrollment.
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Please join us on Tuesday, February 13th
Café et Conversation
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Under the Tiki Hut! - All are welcome!
Join us for casual coffee gatherings that bring teachers, parents, and school administrators together in an informal setting. These meetings hold significant importance in nurturing communication, cultivating connections, tending to queries, and establishing a school atmosphere that is both encouraging and accommodating. Café et Conversation gatherings present an opportunity for cooperation and shared comprehension that proves advantageous to students, parents, and the entire school community.
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While we are not in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania, our very own Francine the FASTB squirrel did not see their shadow today! Fingers crossed, spring will be here soon. |
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What to do if someone has COVID-19?
Below are our recommendations
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We want to hear from you!
Please use the email address office@fastb.org for general school correspondence. Questions and requests sent to this address are forwarded as needed. We do our best to respond to emails quickly; thank you for your patience. Alternatively, please know that you can call us anytime for an immediate response! School Office Phone: (727) 800-2159
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The French American School of Tampa Bay
2100 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Telephone: (727) 800-2159
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