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Newsletter Issue No 9
| January 29, 2015 |
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LE NOUVEAU PROGRAMME DE MUSIQUE: UN GRAND SUCCÈS!
THE NEW MUSIC PROGRAM AT SDFAS: A GREAT SUCCESS!
First graders are enjoying learning about rhythm and percussion during their weekly music workshop.
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With February around the corner, we can look forward to participating in many upcoming events at school. Tomorrow, January 30, the State of the School address is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. The board of trustees, the administration and parents will share their ideas and future projects and discuss the school's strategic plan while you enjoy coffee and croissants.
The jog-a-thon, is the opportunity for SDFAS to raise funds for sports projects and to give back to the community. Parents from all grades can enjoy the morning on campus while supporting their children running for a good cause. As usual, the school will donate a portion of the proceeds to local charities that benefit children.
And finally, we will gather for the always fun Talent Show, where our students will perform their talents on stage in front of a captivated and encouraging audience. Watch for news in our next Echo about the upcoming Asian New Year Festival and International Week.
Emily Sims,
Communications Officer
Février est presque là, et déjà nous pouvons anticiper de nombreux événements. Demain, 31 janvier, vous pourrez entendre le discours annuel sur l'état de l'école dans l'auditorium de 8h à 9h30. Le conseil d'administration et les parents partageront leurs idées et projets, et discuteront du plan stratégique de l'école, autour d'un café-croissant.
Le jog-a-thon, c'est l'opportunité pour SDFAS de lever des fonds pour des projets autour du sport et d'apporter une contribution à la communauté. Les parents de toutes les classes sont invités sur le campus pour soutenir leurs enfants qui courront pour une bonne cause. Comme par le passé, l'école reversera une partie des bénéfices à des œuvres de charité locales s'occupant d'enfants.
Enfin, nous nous retrouverons pour le Talent Show où nos élèves montreront leurs talents sur scène devant un public conquis. Ne manquez pas le prochain Echo pour tout savoir des célébrations du Nouvel An Chinois et de la Semaine Internationale.
Emily Sims,
Responsable en communication
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Reminder: The State of the School address is tomorrow, Friday, January 30 at 8 a.m. in the auditorium.
Click HERE to register.
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This year's jog-a-thon will take place on Friday, February 6. The students are training hard and getting excited to test their endurance while raising funds for charity (50%) and SDFAS sports and recess equipment (50%)!
Pledge forms will be sent home for you to support our young athletes. You can sponsor them "per lap" or by donating a "flat fee" for the event.
The jog-a-thon is a great time to build community within our school and within San Diego through our commitment to charity.
We need parent volunteers to help with cutting fruit and serving drinks. We also would like to encourage you to come out and cheer for the students as they participate in this annual school wide event!!
Questions? Volunteer?
Contact Diesa Seidel: dseidel@sdfrenchschool.org
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IT'S TIME TO ENROLL FOR NEXT YEAR!
 By now, you should have received your enrollment agreement in the mail. If you have not yet received it, please email the admissions office and
it will be sent to you by email:
Please be reminded that the date to register for next school year without a penalty is Friday, February 13.
We are looking forward to filling up our classes early on and expect waiting lists at several levels, so please return your enrollment agreement as soon as possible. Students may be wait listed in classes that have reached capacity and a fee of $250 will apply for registering after the February 13 deadline. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Virginia Berracasa, Babeth Esterly Admissions Officers
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MINI-FORUM - INVITEZ VOS AMIS
 The next "Mini-Forum" will take place next Wednesday, February 4th at 8:45 a.m., in the auditorium. Performances will be by the PK0 and PK1 classes.
What is Mini Forum? The Mini-Forum is a short presentation of songs, dances and/or videos of and by the students. The goal is to allow students to become comfortable on stage and in front of an audience. Each time, only a few classes are represented, but throughout the year, all pre-elementary classes will have their turn at performing.
On this occasion, the Admission Office invites all parents to "bring a friend" who may be interested in seeing your child perform and in visiting our school. We will be able to schedule appointments for individual tours. If you plan to bring a friend, please send us an email: admissions@sdfrenchschool.org. Thank you! Babeth Esterly, Pre-Elementary School Administrative Director, Admissions PK0-PK2
Virginia Berracasa, Admissions Officer, K-8th
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SCHOLASTIC SWEEPSTAKES GRADE K-6
As a parent, you know best what your child loves to read. 
You can help other parents and kids by writing a book review on the Scholastic Reading Club website! Your review will
help young readers find just the right books for them.
Each time you write a review, you'll be entered for
a chance to win one of 50 FREE Book Boxes! Every
review is a new chance to win.
scholastic.com/readingclub School code GRR7D
Due Date for Entries: February 5, 2015
Five winners per week will be randomly selected to win 5-book prize packs (5 books each)!
Winners will be picked at random from reviews posted during the contest period. All entrants must be registered with Scholastic Reading Club Online. Multiple reviews will increase your chances of winning.
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For French families only, a message about the French Financial aid (bourses).
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.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TOWN MEETING: CHARACTER EDUCATION
Last week, all Middle School students participated in the first of what we hope to be many "town meetings," in which students will have the opportunity to express their views, concerns, and ideas about the SDFAS community. The goal of these meetings is to generate positive community spirit by providing a forum for students to meaningfully offer their input and take greater ownership over their daily life on campus. These meetings also provide opportunities for teachers to lead discussions on critical issues affecting student life, such as our goals for students' moral and ethical citizenship.
Teachers and student delegates took part in acting out several skits, designed to demonstrate how students can not only identify various "bullying" behaviors, but can actively and positively insert themselves into situations as "allies," with the courage to challenge hurtful behavior and model morally and ethically responsible citizenship.
We hope the students took away valuable lessons from yesterday's town meeting, and look forward to more active discussions in the future!
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IMPORTANT PRESCHOOL PARKING REMINDER
Please note that the parking lot in the back of the school adjacent to the preschool entrance is reserved for preschool parents only and a parking permit is required to park there. It is also IMPERATIVE that you hold your child/children's hand and, please, do not let them run free in the parking lot.
It is our priority to keep everyone safe, so we ask that you respect these school rules.
Thank you.
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SDFAS SCIENCE FAIR COMING UP
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LA 7ÈME ÉDITION DU SPECTACLE DES JEUNES TALENTS
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What's Coming Up?
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January 30: State of the School Address, 8 a.m.
- February 4: Mini Forum, PK0 and PK1 perform.
- 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: Valentine's Day at school
- February 13: Registration Deadline for next school year
- February 16: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
- 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.
- February 20: Asian New Year Celebration
- February 20: Minimum Day, 8th Grade Pizza Sale
- March 19: International Week
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