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IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS
Les parents sont invités à prendre rendez-vous avec un enseignant s'il veulent s'entretenir avec lui. Le mieux est d'envoyer une demande par e-mail.
Les enseignants de service le matin (8:00 - 8:30) identifiables à leur sac rouge, ne peuvent s'entretenir avec les parents. Leur service suppose qu'ils portent leur attention sur les élèves jouant dans la cour.
Le mieux reste une rencontre planifiée, dans un endroit calme afin de répondre au mieux à toute demande.
Parents: If you would like to speak to your child's teacher, please request a meeting by email.
Teachers wearing red bags on duty in the morning from 8:00 to 8:30 are not able to speak with parents. They are required to place their full attention on the playground and students.
It is best to meet with teachers at an allocated place and time for more efficiency
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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PARENT
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2014-2015
The new Parent-Student Handbook is now available on the school website in the parent portal. You will need the username and password, which were sent in the back to school letter. If you do not have this information, contact admin@ sdfrenchschool.org
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La foire aux livres
The October Book Fair
Our first book fair is coming up, and we are looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Kenzelmann,
all41oneforall@gmail.com.
The book fair will take place in the auditorium during the week of October 13.
By volunteering to unpack the boxes, prepare the displays, and help with the sales, you'll get to preview the wonderful selection of books.
Thank you!
Anne,
Librarian
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BREAD SALE
Various breads are available every Tuesday at pick-up time on the school playground.
What: Baguette and other specialty breads from Bread and Cie. will be sold at SDFAS every Tuesday afternoon. Baguettes will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why: To raise money for the families participating in the Dallas Theater Festival.
When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 2:45-4:00 (if you are unable to pick it up at this time, please ask Valérie for special arrangements).
Where: SDFAS K-8th blacktop.
Please fill out the Order Form if you would like to order specialty breads or large quantities of baguettes!
You can also email your order to Valérie before 4 p.m. on Fridays. Cash or check only (payable to SDFAS).
THANK YOU.
Questions can be directed to: Valérie,
vasensio@sdfrenchschool.org
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School Hoodies
Hoodies are now available for purchase.
Available in 2-4 years: $25
Size 12,14,16 years old: $28
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EL CAMPITO FARM
The Farmraiser program consists of purchasing bags of local, organic and seasonal produce harvested from El Campito Farm. They may be purchased weekly or every other week and may be picked up at the school on Tuesdayafternoon. SDFAS will receive a portion of the proceeds.
In September and October, you will get cilantro, carrots, lettuce, kale, tomatoes, onions, shishito peppers, red raffle bell pepper, squash, apples and grapes.
In November-December we will have lettuce, spinach, carrots, squash, onions, broccoli, cabbage, kale, leeks, beets, potatoes and shallot chives.
Bags are sold $25 for weekly participants, $26 for every other week, or $30 on a one time trial basis.
Contact Véronique Rahmati at the development office
or Jan Ariza, Program Coordinator at
for details.
Click HERE for the order form.
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Let's get musical
En avant la musique!
Thank you to the 2014 gala proceeds, the students can now explore and discover their musical talents using new instruments. Throughout the year, the instruments will be moved around the school, so that students of all ages can play and enjoy.
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L'équipe féminine de Volleyball de l'école
Introducing the SDFAS Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team
Demonstrating team spirit, our girls' volleyball team from center moving clockwise: Adeline Liou (7th), Victoria Bayardo-Rodriguez (6th), Oceane Ignatov (7th), Valentine Daudin (6th), Alienor Calmejane (6th) and Anna Kuetzing (6th).
Photo credit: Martin Kuetzing |
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Greetings! ,
The election for the Board of Directors of the SDFAS Parents Association (PA) is here! Your participation in this election is vital. This year, in order to make it easier for parents, the election is being held online via Survey Monkey. Instead of having to attend a meeting at school to cast your vote, you can do it online. What could be easier? You will receive an email today with the names of those individuals who have offered to serve on the Board of the PA -- all you need to do is cast your vote. Those elected will be your representatives on the PA this year and will have a say in very important (and fun) events such as Marché de Noël and Kermesse. The election will only take a few minutes but your voice will be heard all year.
Please take the time to read about those individuals who are running and cast your vote.
Thank you.
The SDFAS PA
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 Below you will find the schedule for the school photography to be done by Alexandra Borbolla, an SDFAS parent and professional photographer.
Please note that all students will be photographed with their class and individually. You will then have the opportunity to order prints online.
PK0 classes will have their photos taken in January, however if parents would like to schedule individual photo sessions, please contact Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfrenchschool.org.
Thank you.
Click HERE for the photography schedule per class.
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Rappel: La journée des grands-parents
Reminder: Grandparents Day
 Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day will take place Wednesday, October 15. The event will start at 9 a.m. in the auditorium with coffee/pastries and a short presentation/video.
Our special guests will go to the classrooms around 9:20 a.m. for about 40 minutes. The theme this year is "Fond Memories of Summer Vacation."
Please remind grandparents to bring a picture to share and to inform the class teacher and room parent that they will attend the event. For those who cannot be with us and who wish to participate, you may ask them to send a short note and a photo. For further information, contact Véronique Rahmati: development@sdfrenchschool.org
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Vendredi 24 octobre: La fête d'Halloween
Friday October 24: SDFAS Halloween Celebration
 Each division of the school will be holding a different Halloween celebration on October 24. Please find the schedule per school below. October 24 is a minimum day. The students are dismissed at 11:45 (PreK-5th) or at 12:00 (Middle School).
Preschool:
8:45: Children arrive at school wearing their costumes. Pictures taken in front of the "Halloween background."
9:30: Children parade around the school.
10:00: Snack time in the classroom, parents are welcome to join.
10:30: Regular school activities resume until 11:45 A.M. This is a half-day.
Elementary:
Students arrive at school in costume but will be in class for the first two periods so please avoid costumes that are too bulky. Children may only wear masks during the flash mob, for liability reasons students are not permitted to enter the school with their masks.
10:00 - 10:15: Recess as usual.
10:15: Flash Mob
11:00 - 11:45: Snack in the classroom with the parents.
Important reminder about costumes: Avoid any accessories that can harm such as weapons, sticks, and swords. Thank you for your understanding.
Rappel important sur les costumes: éviter les accessoires pouvant blesser (épée, bâton...). Merci.
Middle School:
Students are welcome to come to school in costume. Class will be in session as usual until 11 a.m., followed by a Halloween Potluck organized by the Room Parents and a Costume Contest in the Middle School area from
11:00-12:30: Halloween Potluck. Parents are welcome to join.
Please not that there may be minor changes in the program.
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La semaine du goût en maternelle
Taste Week in Preschool and Kindergarten
Taste Week is an annual event designed to change children's relationship with food and address eating habits  contributing to the obesity epidemic.
Next week, the preschool students will work on developing their curiosity and positive attitude towards new foods by sorting different fruits and vegetables by color.
In Kindergarten, students will discover the diverse world of flavors. They will learn to differentiate the four flavors: sweet, salty, sour and bitter, will taste different varieties, and will have to determine which flavor they are tasting. Throughout the week, students will also participate in a cooking class organized by their teachers.
Maeve Rochford from Sugar and Scribe in Pacific Beach is our special guest for taste Week and she will decorate cookies with the students.
This wonderful themed week is dedicated to encouraging our young children to become more aware of what they are consuming.
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Les activités extra-scolaires
 The After School Activity [ASA] schedule for the fall session Sept.-Dec. 2014 is now available on our website and you can register. The annual schedule is also available. Some activities will not be repeated such as basketball, track and field, or flag football, to name a few.
This schedule is subject to change. Please check carefully.
Registration is open between Sept. 13 -18 2014.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE. A complete description of each activity is available. Click on "add a class" to add a class or another child. After you completed the online registration, print your confirmation and bring it with your check or cash to the office. Let me know if you have any questions:
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This year at SDFAS we are campaigning for water bottles! Every child at SDFAS should come to school with their own reusable water bottle... everyday.
Proper hydration contributes to happier moods, clearer mental focus, proper circulation and digestive function, increased athletic performance, and overall well-being!
Got water?
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Congratulations to the Girls Cross-Country Team for their FIRST place finish at our meets at San Dieguito Park (1.7 miles) and San Elijo Park (1.8 miles)! SDFAS beat out seven other middle schools to come in 1st place at both meets. The team was lead by Maxine Arambulo, Sonia Redon, Isabel Miralles, Lana Awad, Celia Glezer, Marie Le Duc, and Charlotte Le Duc.
Representing SDFAS for the boys was George Perbost, placing in the top half overall and marking personal best times.
Volleyball:
The Girls Volleyball Team is off to a promising start, show casing a strong performance in their first game last week against one of the league's top schools. Come cheer them on at their next game on Tuesday, October 7th at SDFAS!
Goooooo Stingrays!
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What's Coming Up?
- October 6-10: 1st to 8th Photography
- October 6-10: Taste Week Preschool and Kindergarten
- October 8: Mini Forum PK1 and Kindergarten
- October 13-17: Book Fair
- October 13-17: 6th and 7th grade field trips
- October 15: Grandparents Day
- October 23: Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
- October 24: Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:30-3:00 p.m.
- October 23: Donation Matching Day
- October 20-24: Giving Week
- October 24: Halloween Celebration and Minimum Day
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