Special Message From Eric Thuau
March 15, 2022

Dear Alumni Community,

I am sure that you, like me, have been incredibly disturbed and extraordinarily disheartened by the events unfolding in Ukraine since February 24. Every war sees homes destroyed, innocent people killed, families separated, communities devastated, and the world, once again, divided against itself. We as individuals and as communities must always ask ourselves whether our thoughts and actions orient us toward possible solutions or, obversely, whether they contribute to the very problem unfolding before us. In each moment, we have a choice.

At FASPS, we are a close-knit and diverse community, and, among us, we are proud to count both Ukrainian and Russian families and colleagues — our thoughts go out to you. We mustn’t forget that we, our FASPS community, have come together around a shared mission, vision, and set of core values. Rarely if ever has our vision of inspiring the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand, and act wisely in a multicultural (and complex) world been more relevant or more critical to our collective future (not to mention our collective present) than it is this very day.

Now, in addition to dealing with this pandemic, which continues to take its toll on our mental and physical health and wellbeing, our children turn to us for help in understanding yet another, additional worldwide crisis. As the coming days and weeks unfold, I would ask that we all continue to work together as parents and siblings, uncles and aunts, as educators, colleagues, friends and fellow human beings to (re)commit to bringing our best selves to each and every interaction we have among us, no matter how big or small, as a testament to the power of love and respect in defiance of senseless and horrifying violence.

Respectfully and warmly,

Eric Thuau
Head of School
Student of the Month — Félicitations Nour !
Nour Khalifa (FASPS Class of 2021), currently a freshman at Raisbeck Aviation High School, was recently awarded Student of the Month. Given her proclivity for hard work and excellence, we are not in the least surprised. Bravo, Nour!
Et Félicitations Maddie !
Madeleine Mousseau (FASPS Class of 2013) was recently promoted to Digital Concierge Sales Representative at SAP Concur. Maddie interned at the company throughout her undergrad career at Georgetown and has steadily risen through the ranks. Bravo, Maddie!
You Are Invited to Attend Our 2022 Gala!
Please join us on Saturday, April 23, 2022, for the in-person return of our annual Gala and Auction. Our theme this year is Soaring to New Heights, and — fittingly — the Gala will be held at The Museum of Flight! Guests are also welcome to join the Live Auction remotely. We would welcome donations to the Gala and Auction. To donate or procure an item or experience, please complete our online donation form or, to make a cash donation, please click here. Merci ! Thank you for supporting FASPS!
Volunteer This Summer at FASPS!
Reconnect with your past teachers and fellow alumni, all while gaining valuable experience and leadership opportunities. Summer Programs at FASPS (SPF) is looking for motivated volunteers (ages 15+) to support our campers of all ages, from 2½ years old to grade 5. Volunteers will help set up activities, interact with campers, and contribute to a positive and fun community. Keep your French skills sharp and earn volunteer hours for high school! Join preschool and kindergarten students in Camp des Lucioles from June 27 to August 12, 2022, or grade school students from June 27 to July 15, 2022. We ask that volunteers commit to at least one week. To apply, please complete an application form and email it to Summer@FASPS.org. Thank you!
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