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Important Weekly News  

February 8, 2012  

In This Issue
Reminders and Announcements
Discovery Week Next Week
Your Feedback Is Needed: Nationwide Survey
French Elections 2012 Presentation
Re-Enrollment 2012/13
Financial Aid for 2012/13
Beaujolais 2012
Afterschool and Language Center
Our Community
Reminders and Announcements
Name & Email Change for Head
At the same time as being sworn-in as a new US citizen, Dominique decided to take back her family name and will henceforth be known as Dominique Velociter. Her new email address is dvelociter@fasri.org.

Students at Café Day

Café Day is essentially a moment for parents and school personnel to socialize. Students are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by their parent/guardian. All FASRI students (Maternelle included) should be in class by 8:20 at the latest. Students in the cafeteria after this time will not be served.  

Discovery Week Next Week

Next week is the third annual "Discovery Week" for FASRI students from Petite Section to 8th Grade. This year's theme is "Learning About History." During the week, students will have the opportunity to learn or develop skills in art, technology, and theatre in a new environment and with a new teacher while working on a project based on the week's theme.

 

Depending on their age range, students will explore one of various periods and topics, including: History of Jazz, History of Architecture, The Middle Ages/Medieval Times, Fashion Through The Ages, Olympic Games, Paris 1920-1940, History of Cinema, Greek or Roman Mythology, Prehistoric Times, and the French Revolution.

 

Every morning, students will split into their designated groups for their Discovery Week workshops: Maternelle workshops will be from 9 AM - 10 AM, and Grades 1-8 will meet from 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM.

 

By the end of the week, every group will have created a final product, whether it is a video, posters, or crafts. These projects will be presented to FASRI families at an exhibit in mid-March.

 

We are looking forward to this special week.

 

Genevieve Vincent

Education Coordinator.

    
Your Feedback Is Needed: Nationwide Survey
ISM (Independent Schools Management) is currently conducting a nationwide survey of families at over 5,000 independent schools. The findings from these surveys help FASRI plan for the future. Please consider taking 5 minutes to give your feedback:

http://surveys.isminc.com/surveys/ParentReenrollment2012/

Merci! 
French Elections 2012 Presentation
The French Consul General in Boston, Mr. Christophe Guilhou, presents a preview of the 2012 French election season next Wednesday, February 15, at 6 PM in Boston. This presentation is in English and all are welcome. Registration & directions

Re-Enrollment 2012/13

Re-enrollment contracts are due February 29, 2012.

 

Please contact Louise Jakobson at ljakobson@fasri.org with any questions regarding re-enrollment or admissions.

Financial Aid for 2012/13

Full details regarding applying for Financial Aid (or for Bourses Scolaires for French citizens) are available on our website at:

 

http://fasri.org/admissions/financial-aid-and-bourses-scolaires  

 

The application deadline for FASRI financial aid is February 29, 2012 and for the Bourses Scolaires March 2, 2012. Please contact Louise Jakobson at ljakobson@fasri.org if you have any questions.

Beaujolais 2012   

Watch this space for an important Beaujolais announcement in the very near future! We have some exciting news in store for you. In the meantime, we are still looking for volunteers to join our core Committee. Positions available are:

  • Sponsorship
  • Auction
  • Marketing and publicity
  • Program book ad sales

Contact Louise Jakobson at ljakobson@fasri.org to volunteer or if you have any questions. Merci.

Afterschool and Language Center 

FASRI Language Center, SPRING 2012

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Apéro Lesson: NEW DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, at 5:30pm. All students are invited to enjoy drinks and food. Meet your classmates and teacher and play French games.

 

French For Kids: Tuesdays 4 to 5pm starting February 14th. $190 class runs until May 29. The class is tailored for students from 6 to 11 years old without or very limited French. The idea is for them to discover and learn the language and the culture through books, games and songs.

 

Festival de la FRANCOPHONIE: Mark your calendars

 

March is the month we celebrate our French culture and language. Major events will be held all around New England and more particularly at FASRI.  

March 2

Mardi Gras @ FASRI

  

March 20

Levée du drapeau (Francophonie flag-raising over the State House)

  

March 22

Classical music concert

  

More events and details to follow! 

Contact: Sebastien at sdurand@fasri.org 

  

Our Community 

Félicitations!

Congratulations are in order for two FASRI team members: 

  • Elementary teacher Audrey Charrois recently got married.
  • Middle School French teacher Rachida Saidj recently obtained her teaching license for PK-Grade 12.
House for summer rental in Brittany, France
4 BR, 2 BA, close to hiking, bike path, lake. Not far from West Coast attractions (Mont St Michel, St Malo, etc). Weekly rates. For more info: gdelourme@fasri.org

Native French speaker available for baby sitting 

New to Providence native French Babysitter available. Experienced with children of various ages.

Marie CUEFF: 401 588 1056 or clammonrocq@hotmail.fr   


French-speaking student available for babysitting

Brown University and RISD Student fluent in French

Available most weekends

Loves to speak French

7 years of experience with kids

Volunteer at FASRI Garderie afterschool

Contact Allison Morgan 443-825-8885 or amorgan@risd.edu 

 
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Merci!

Save the Date

February 8  
PA Meeting

Forum Meeting

February 13
Apero Lesson (NEW DATE)


February 13-17

Discovery Week

February 20-24

Winter Break/NO SCHOOL

February 29

Re-Enrollment Due

Financial Aid Deadline 
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