Newsletter Issue No 8

January 15, 2015

In This Issue

Registration Time

SDFAS New image

Parent-Teacher conferences

Demande de Bourse Scolaire

SDFAS Science Fair

Guest Speaker at SDFAS

Quick Links

Girard Gourmet Lunches:

January Menu

Updated Forum Schedule

2014-2014 School Calendar

MyStudentsProgress

MSP

REMINDER

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday,

January 19

and there will be

NO SCHOOL.

Lundi 19 février est un jour férié en célébration de Martin Luther King Jr et il n'a pas d'école ce jour-là.

ASA

An updated schedule for the After School Activity (ASA) program is now available.

ASA Update Table

sdfrenchschool.org

/afterschool

You can still register for any of the classes. We still have space in some classes and some classes need a few more students to begin.

Please take the time to look at the updated schedule carefully.

Thank you.

Please contact Valérie Asensio if you have any questions.

ANNUAL JOG-A-THON: SAVE THE DATE

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

INTERNATIONAL WEEK: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

SEMAINE INTERNATIONALE: APPEL AUX VOLONTAIRES

This year, San Diego French-American School will organize International Week instead of the traditional Francophonie Week. During International Week, students will not only discover countries where French is spoken, but they will also be able to learn about many other countries of the world.

International week will kick off at the Forum on Thursday, March 19.

A committee has been set up to prepare the program of the week. One of the highlights will be an International Fair. We would like to invite parents of the school to present their country by holding a booth on a specific day during the week. The booths will be in the auditorium and would display pictures, maps, artifacts and food samples from the various countries presented.

Please contact Stéphanie in the office if you would like to volunteer. Simply give your name and the country you would like to present. The international committee will then send you details.

Reminder: PK0 PICTURES COMING UP

Individual and class photos of the PK0 classes will take place on Friday, January 23

(Géraldine's class) and Monday, January 26

(Tiep's class).

The photo session will start at 8:30 a.m., so please be on time!

Thank you.

FARMRAISER PROGRAM

The Farmraiser program consists of purchasing bags of local, organic and seasonal produce weekly or every other week. The produce is harvested from

El Campito Farm and may be picked up at the school on Tuesday afternoon.

SDFAS will receive a portion of the proceeds.

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

contact@elcampito.com

for details.

Click for the:

order form

VISIT OUR SDFAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook!

Thank you for your support.

QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

If you have any questions or comments regarding this publication, please contact our editor, Emily Sims at

esims@sdfrenchschool.org

Click Here for the French American Chamber of Commerce Website.

LA GALETTE DES ROIS

THE KINGS' CAKE

Anne-Sophie's PK1 class is patiently waiting to taste the Galette des Rois that they made with the help of their teacher and Sarah, the class assistant. They were so proud to wear the crown they made to celebrate this annual tradition.

Multi-lingual. Multi-talented. World Ready.

We start the year with a new tagline! The third part, "World Ready," so accurately reflects the mission and vision of our school. We strive to offer a learning environment that prepares your child for a changing and complex world. While economists and politicians are forecasting a year filled with new risks, challenges and opportunities, educators must have a long-term vision, and prepare children for the unknown: a world probably quite different and more complex than the one we can imagine now! Our new tagline reflects this vision.

In 2015, SDFAS will continue the goal of offering your children many opportunities to acquire knowledge and to develop the skills that will prepare them for the world of tomorrow: multi-lingual and multi-talented!

In 2015, we will see a number of spectacular events and activities on the campus, and your favorite newsletter, the Écho, will keep you posted

Christian Jarlov,

Head of School

Multilingues. Des talents multiples. Prêts pour le monde.

Nous débutons l'année avec un nouveau slogan! La troisième partie, "prêts pour le monde" traduit de manière pertinente notre mission et la vision que nous avons de notre école. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir un environnement éducatif qui prépare les élèves pour un monde complexe et en perpétuel changement. Tandis que les économistes et les politiciens prévoient une année remplie de risques nouveaux, d'enjeux et d'opportunités, les éducateurs doivent avoir une vision sur le plus long terme, et préparer les enfants pour l'inconnu: un monde probablement différent et plus complexe que celui que nous imaginons à présent! Notre nouveau slogan reflète cette vision.

En 2015, nous poursuivrons notre but qui est d'offrir à vos enfants des occasions d'acquérir et de développer des compétences qui les préparent pour le monde de demain: ils seront multilingues, aux multiples talents!

En 2015, vous verrez un grand nombre d'événements spectaculaires et d'activités sur le campus et votre lettre d'information favorite, l'Écho, vous permettra de ne pas les manquer.

Christian Jarlov,

Chef d'établissement

REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

RÉINSCRIPTIONS POR L'ANNÉE 2014-2015

This is the time of year when we begin to re-enroll our current students. At this time we are pleased to announce that our enrollment is at an all-time high of 373 and still growing! We are looking forward to filling up our classes early on and expect waiting lists at several levels.

By early next week, you should receive your enrollment agreements in the mail.

If you plan to enroll your children for next year, please return the enrollment agreement and deposit by the deadline of February 13, 2015.

Current student enrollments after February 13 are subject to a late enrollment fee of $250. Students may be wait listed in classes that have reached capacity. If you have any questions, please send an email to Virginia Berracasa, admissions@sdfrenchschool.org.

MULTI-LINGUAL. MULTI-TALENTED. WORLD READY!

MULTILINGUES. DES TALENTS MULTIPLES. PRÊTS POUR LE MONDE!

Multi-lingual. Multi-talented. World Ready!

When speaking about our students, that phrase sums it up quite succinctly, and that's why we've chosen it to describe our student body and how they are well-prepared to enter the next phase of their education.

During the last year, we've worked with educational and communication experts who recognize the value of our program and helped us craft this new 'tagline.' The last part WORLD READY, is the outcome of a very strong academic program and an education that promotes social and emotional qualities, such as multicultural awareness, open-mindedness and creativity.

We are excited about our dynamic new tagline, the bright new logo, and the modern, refreshed appearance. The new logo is already on our Facebook page and you will see it soon on our website and letterhead. Gradually our new look will appear in our advertisements, brochures, banners, and so on. Cheers to a fresh new start to 2015!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

RENCONTRE PARENTS-ENSEIGNANTS

Please note that this year the parent-teacher conferences in Elementary and Middle School will be held earlier in the year.

Preschool:

Conferences will be held from Monday, January 26 to Thursday, January 29. Please check your email as times will be sent by the teachers through "wejoinin."

Elementary:

Conferences will be held from Tuesday, February 17 to Friday, February 20. Please check your email as times will be sent by the teachers through "wejoinin."

Middle School:

Thursday, February 19 from 1 - 6 p.m. Students will have a special activity in the afternoon and be dismissed at 3:15. Childcare will be available from 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. if you sign up in advance daycare@sdfrenchschool.org

Friday, February 20 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 1 - 3 p.m. Minimum day with students dismissed at 12:00 noon. Childcare will be available from noon - 6:00 p.m. if you sign up in advance daycare@sdfrenchschool.org.

DEMANDE DE BOURSES SCOLAIRES

For French families only, a message about the French Financial aid (bourses).

Les dossiers de demande de bourses délivrées par le gouvernement français pour l'année scolaire 2015-2016 sont disponibles sur le site internet du Consulat de France à Los Angeles : http://www.consulfrance-losangeles.org/spip.php?article1036

Afin de les vérifier et les approuver, ces dossiers sont à retourner au plus tard le mardi 17 février 2015 à l'école.

Merci de contacter Stéphanie Humbert pour plus de renseignements : admin@sdfrenchschool.org.

SDFAS SCIENCE FAIR COMING UP

LA FOIRE DES SCIENCES

GUEST SPEAKER AT SDFAS

CONFÉRENCE PAR HILDE GROSS

All parents are invited to listen to a lecture by Family Coach and Professional Speaker Hilde Gross on February 5, on "Balance, love and discipline."

Gross will introduce the concept of firm and kind discipline, unconditional love, and the value of more action and less talk.

Learn to understand what motivates the child to misbehave and how to redirect the behavior in an effective way, while reducing arguing, scolding and yelling. Learn the difference between punishment, discipline and consequences. Teach children responsibility, respect, cooperation skills and how to communicate with dignity and respect.

SDFAS WEBSTORE NOW OPEN

BOUTIQUE SDFAS EN LIGNE

Show your SCHOOL SPIRIT and get ready for the JOG-A-THON on February 6th!

The SDFAS WEBSTORE is now open through Tuesday, January 20th!

The webstore is offering custom SDFAS quick dry technology athletic apparel available for purchase in youth and adult sizes.

1. SDFAS hat

2. SDFAS t-shirt

3. SDFAS athletic shorts

4. SDFAS half-zip long sleeve shirt

5. SDFAS full zip hoodie

Click on the link below to make your purchase before January 20th!

https://team.sportchalet.com/SDFASATHLETICS

All proceeds will support the Jog-a-thon and SDFAS Sports.

GOOOOOO STINGRAYS!

LA 7ÈME ÉDITION DU SPECTACLE DES JEUNES TALENTS

THE 7TH ANNUAL TALENT SHOW

SDFAS would like to invite you to the 7th Annual Talent Show on Thursday, February 12 at 5 p.m.

All students are invited to participate. Come and support them while they perform a variety of talents on stage!

Click for the Application Form.

This year, we wish to not duplicate songs, so we recommend you register soon, as choices will be made on a first-come, first served-basis. Thank you.

EUROFOOD DEPOT, YOUR FRENCH GROCERY STORE

EUROFOOD DEPOT, VOTRE SUPERMARCHÉ FRANÇAIS À SAN DIEGO

Starting next Tuesday, January 20, you will have the opportunity to purchase a bag of French specialty food/products from Eurofood Depot for delivery weekly or every other week. With a catalog including more than 1,000 items, the selection delivered on campus will be different every week. The basket will include French cheese (e.g. Pavé d'Affinois) , and/or meats & sausages (e.g. Morteau or duck/fig sausage), and/or candies/sweets (e.g. carambar, macaroons)

For additional details on the products, download the brochure by clicking HERE. To register, please fill out the attached order form by Tuesday.

KIDS' NIGHT OUT

UNE SOIRÉE POUR LES ENFANTS

A Kids' Night Out?

Yes, the first of the year! It is organized by 8th grade students and parents to sponsor their school trip to Montreal.

When: Friday, January 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.

Where: in the SDFAS Auditorium, 6550 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla CA 92037

What: Short movies to begin with and one Main Movie. We will be communicating the movie titles very soon.

Price: $15 per student; $12 for siblings. Price includes pizza, popcorn, drinks and some sweet biscuits!

We hope to see you there!

8th grade students and parents.

What's Coming Up?

January 19: MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
January 20: SDFAS Webstore closes
January 20: Eurofood Depot Program Begins
January 23: PK0 Class Pictures
January 23: Kids' Night Out
January 26-29: Parent-Teacher Conferences, PK-Kindergarten
January 26: PK0 Class Pictures
January 27: Preschool Report Cards
February 5: Conference by Family Coach, Hilde Gross
February 6: Jog-a-thon
February 12: SDFAS Science Fair
February 12: SDFAS Talent Show
February 13: Registration Deadline for next school year
February 17: Deadline to turn in French Financial Aid Application
February 17-February 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences in Elementary
February 19-20: Parent-Teacher Conferences in Middle School.
March 19: International Week