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Important Weekly News  

March 7, 2012  

In This Issue
Reminders and Announcements
FASRI Polo Shirts (G1-5)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Beaujolais 2012: Design Help Needed
Afterschool and Language Center
P.A. News
Our Community
Reminders and Announcements
Spring Ahead This Weekend!
Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 AM. Make sure to set your clocks one hour ahead.
 
Lost & Found
Are your kids missing something they brought to school? Chances are it's in the Lost & Found, located near the Main Office. Come and collect wayward hats, coats and mittens before the end of the school year!
Hearing & Sight Screenings for students PK - G3
Vision screening: Friday, March 30
Hearing screening: Friday, April 13 (Hearing Screening Consent Form)
FASRI Polo Shirts (G1-5)

FASRI has created branded shirts for all students performing at the State House for the Francophonie opening ceremonies on March 20. These shirts are mandatory for elementary students and orders must be in by Monday, March 12. Please complete this form and return it, along with payment, to the Main Office. Thank you for understanding the short notice.

 

Later in the spring, we will offer a wider range of optional FASRI branded clothing. Students in other grades may order polo shirts now, or wait for the later order.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences begin on Monday, March 19, for students in PS - Grade 5. Sign-up sheets are now in the Main Office.

The Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, March 22. 
Beaujolais 2012: Design Help Needed

We need a designer for small projects, mainly the Beaujolais program book. Experience with InDesign and Adoble Creative Suite is a must.

 

Can you help? Please contact Louise at ljakobson@fasri.org. Merci!

Afterschool and Language Center

Information/registration: sdurand@fasri.org 

Language Center

  

LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING 2012! REGISTER NOW!

Prorated pricing available 

 

French Class-C is now on Wednesdays from 5:30-7PM. 

 

 Clubs

 

Please consider joining the following Clubs:

  • Little Kickers Soccer on Mondays (PS-K)
  • Arabic Class on Mondays (1st-5th)
  • Yoga on Tuesdays (1st-5th)
  • Robotics on Wednesday (3rd-8th)
  • Soccer Junior on Thursdays (2nd-5th)
  • Art du Portrait on Fridays (2nd-7th)
  • Theater with Mathieu on Fridays (3rd-8th) - begins March 16

Register here!

       

 

francophonieFestival 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 15

FASRI's Got Talent!   

FASRI students invite you to enjoy their piano recital and theater performance: Star Academy written and performed by FASRI's theater club and Trinity Repertory. Free and open to all.   

 

March 20

Levée du drapeau

  FASRI students will sing at the Rhode Island Statehouse at the annual Francophonie flag-raising ceremony, attended by officials and the French-speaking community. This year's flag-raising ceremony is on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 1.30pm at the Rhode Island Statehouse.   

 

 FASRI: A local leader in Dual Language Education

At 3.30pm, the celebration moves to FASRI, where there will be student led tours and a presentation of FASRI and dual language education.  The day will conclude with a reception at 6pm at the Alliance Francaise of Providence. Free and open to all.

 

 March 22

« Le Carnaval des Animaux » de Camille St Saens  

Alexey Shabalin, renowned violinist, D.M.A violin and music professor from Providence College, will perform "Le Carnaval des Animaux" by Camille St Saens on Thursday March 22 from 5-6pm in FASRI's auditorium.  Free and open to all. 

  

For more information: Sebastien at sdurand@fasri.org 

P.A. News 

SPRING PARK CLEAN-UP
On Saturday, May 12, FASRI parents and students will gather to give the Brassil Memorial Park (on Brook Street) a spring cleaning. Bring a rake and gloves and come help out! More details to follow soon.

HELP FASRI: IT'S EASY! 

 

We raised $800 for FASRI last year through the following programs. We can do even better this year!

 

Click here for details on three easy ways to participate when doing your normal shopping.

 

If you have any questions just send an email to Karen Eberhart (mom of Abigail Ellison PS), Easy Money Coordinator, kaeberhart@yahoo.com 

 

Thank you for your help! 

Our Community 

LES PETITS FRANCAIS: JOIN US! 

Si vous ne connaissez pas Les Petits Français, c'est l'occasion ! Nous vous invitons à venir découvrir notre groupe à travers trois rencontres au choix :

Les Petits Français est un groupe de familles francophones basé sur la pratique de la langue française à travers des activités ludiques et sociales. Les rencontres proposées sont aussi bien pour les petits que pour les grands : bricolage, sortie au musée pour enfants, balade dans les parcs de la région, sortie au restaurant, etc.

Plus d'informations?www.meetup.com/LesPetitsFrancais   

RSVP: LesPetitsFrancais@hotmail.com  

 

BROWN UNIVERSITY FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
Great movies in French for all ages, running through Sunday, March 4. For more information, pick up a brochure in our Main Office or visit http://www.brown.edu/Project/French_Film_Festival/


RHYTHM OF CHANGE FESTIVAL: CLICK PICTURE FOR MORE INFO
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MIRIAM HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S SLEEP STUDY
Researchers at the Miriam Hospital are conducting a research study to test an approach for helping children get a good night's sleep. To be eligible, your child must be 8-11 years old and sleep less than 9.5 hours per night. You will learn how to improve your child's sleep and be compensated for your time. For details or to register: 401 793 8757
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Merci!

Save the Date
March 13
Middle School
Conseil de Classe

March 19 - 28
Parent-Teacher Conferences

March 20
Francophonie flag-raising &
Student chorus performance @ RI State House

March 22  
Middle School PTCs

April 6
Faculty Day
NO SCHOOL   
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French-American School of Rhode Island
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Phone
401.274.3325