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Newsletter Issue No 10
| February 12, 2015 |
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LES CYCLES DE LA VIE ANIMALE EN CE1
ANIMAL CYCLES IN SECOND GRADE
David Deutsch is observing tadpoles during science class and anxiously awaiting their metamorphosis into frogs over the next few months.
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LES CM2 EN VISITE CHEZ LES PK0
FIFTH GRADERS VISIT THE PK0
Fifth Grader Julien reading a story to a thrilled Xavier. Or is Xavier reading the story to Julien?
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The Goat and Peace
Just a few notes on the mood of the season on campus:
Tomorrow Friday, February 13, we will celebrate friendship and love with Valentine's Day cards and messages.
Tomorrow is also the deadline for re-enrollment. I'd like to welcome all the students to come back next year! If you have any questions, you can contact the admissions office.
Next week, on Friday, February 20, we will celebrate The Asian New Year and all parents are invited to join and see the Lion Dance that will bring good luck to the year of the goat! According to Chinese astrology, the goat is a symbol of peace, harmonious co-existence and tranquility.
Let's all share a peaceful year at SDFAS and for many years to come!
Christian Jarlov,
Head of School
La chèvre et la paix
Quelques notes sur l'ambiance du moment sur le campus:
Demain vendredi 13 février nous célébrerons l'amitié et l'amour avec des cartes et des messages pour la Saint Valentin.
Demain est aussi la date limite pour les ré-inscriptions. J'aimerais bien entendu retrouver tous les élèves à l'école à la prochaine rentrée! Si vous avez des questions contactez le service des inscriptions.
Vendredi prochain, 20 février, nous fêterons le Nouvel An en Asie et tous les parents sont invités à venir assister à la traditionnelle Danse du Lion qui nous portera chance pour l'année de la chèvre! Selon l'astrologie chinoise, la chèvre est symbole de paix, de co-existence harmonieuse et de tranquillité.
Partageons donc tous la paix à SDFAS pour cette année et celles à venir!
Christian Jarlov,
chef d'établissement
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 SDFAS will celebrate the Asian New Year on Friday, February 20, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., outside on the playground.
Parents and students are invited to enjoy the Lion Dance, a parade by the preschool, and a performance by the PK2 and Kindergarten Mandarin students.
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IT'S TIME TO ENROLL FOR NEXT YEAR!
Please be reminded that tomorrow, February 13, is the deadline to register without penalty. Please turn in your child's enrollment agreement and the deposit by the end of the day.
If you are applying for financial aid from the school, you may request a financial aid application from the admissions office: admissions@sdfrenchschool.org. The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 3. If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Berracasa, Admissions Officer.
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MINI-FORUM MANDARIN - INVITEZ VOS AMIS
 The next "Mini-Forum" will take place next Wednesday, February 18 at 8:45 a.m., in the auditorium. Performances will be by the PK2 and Kindergarten classes.
This is a special forum presented by the students in the Mandarin program.
The Admissions Office invites all parents to "bring a friend" who may be interested in seeing our students 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: besterly@sdfrenchschool.org. Thank you! Babeth Esterly, Pre-Elementary School Administrative Director, Admissions PK0-PK2
Virginia Berracasa, Admissions Officer, K-8th
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LES PK2 CONSTRUISENT DES MAISONS EN 3D
Mylène's and Claire's PK2 classes worked hard this past month to build beautiful houses in 3D. The houses are currently on display in the school library.
The project was based on the story of the "Three Little Pigs" that was read to the students in the past weeks. In the story, each pig builds his own house, which is what our students did. They first drew a plan of their house and built it with recyclable materials. They worked individually on their project and it all stemmed from their very own imagination. Finally, to finalize their project, the students named their houses such as "la maison fusée" (the rocket house) or "la chambre sur l'eau" (a room on the water).
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L'ENSEIGNEMENT BILINGUE EN PRATIQUE
 In second grade, students are currently studying animal life cycles. In this particular project, students are observing the evolution and metamorphosis of tadpoles and are learning about the different stages of the tadpole's life. The English (Emily Loomis) and French teachers (Murielle Brimaldi- Jensen and Nicolas Maragot) are working simultaneously on this project so that the students are able to express the higher level of science vocabulary in both languages. Students are expected to observe, explain, document and collect data on a calendar.
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MOVIE NIGHT
 Parents' Night Out will benefit the Middle School Theater "La Troupe" Friday March 6 from 6-9:45 p.m.
Give the babysitter a break and drop off your children at SDFAS auditorium for a night full of fun while you go out. We will provide a movie and other activities such as Card Making, Origami, Board Games and Ping Pong. Register online at http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/smmzy
Friday March 6th 2015 from 6-9:45 p.m. Bring your check or cash with the attached form to Valerie in the office, $25 for the first child and $15 for siblings. Grades Kindergarten to 8th grade.
Register By 10 a.m. Thursday, March 5th. Limited to 55 students.
Click HERE for the registration form
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SDFAS is offering a Winter Break Camp, Feb. 23-27
from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Half days are available from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. We do not offer hot lunch during our vacation breaks. If needed you can leave your children until 5 p.m. (There will be a charge of $10 for that extra hour per day). Late pick up will be charged 1 per minute after 4 or 5 p.m. We remind you that Winter Camp is offered to the PK0 students. Please choose from these camps below, register and pay online before February 17, first-come first-served, at
https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/sdfrenchschool/winter_camp?token=1470686819
You can also come to the office and fill out the registration form and attach payment to reserve your spot before February 17. If cancelation occurs before February 17, we will retain a $50 cancelation fee per child. If cancelation takes place on or after February 18, there will be no refund. We reserve the right to cancel the camp if the minimum of 6 children is not met; we also reserve the right to combine camps if registration doesn't meet the minimum. An email confirmation will be sent to parents of all registered students by Thursday, February 19. For more details about the camp please open the attached file.
Pre-elementary Camps:
Arts & Crafts: with Wendy & Rachele, PK0-PK1. Language: English. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pèle-Mêle: with Vesna & Noemi, PK2-K. Language: French/English. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Treasure Hunt and Pirates: with Martine, 1st-8th. Language: French 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mixed Media: with Gabriela (Mon.-Fri.), 1st-8th. Language: English 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Surf Camp (Surf Diva): K-8th. Language: English. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Full day camp: $275
Half day camp: $225
Surf Camp $330
Daycare from 4-5 pm $50/week
Please click HERE for a camp description.
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What's Coming Up?
- February 12: SDFAS Talent Show
- February 13: Valentine's Day at school
- February 13: Registration Deadline for next school year
- February 13: Concert at SDFAS
- 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 18: Mandarin Mini Forum
- February 20: Asian New Year Celebration
- February 20: Minimum Day, 8th Grade Pizza Sale
- February 23-27: Winter Break
- March 4: Play in the auditorium for elementary
- March 19: International Week
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