December 2014

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FASRI OPEN HOUSE 
Saturday, January 10, 2015 
The Installation Ceremony of Jean-Yves Carpan�se



On October 7, 2014, FASRI officially welcomed new Head of School, Jean-Yves Carpan�se to the school and the Rhode Island community. The event was an opportunity for shared contemplation and reflection as the institution readies for ambitious goals, inaugurates new programs, and redefines its mission as it looks towards the upcoming decades.   

Parenthood and petrol: the Automoble Club de FASRI



"The morning was clear and cold. The breeze was stiff off the water. The smell of gasoline and burnt tire hung heavily in the air. It was good." Click here to read about the Automobile Club de FASRI blog authored by parent and automotive aficionado, Sterling Vernon.

A culture of respect: Responsive Classroom techniques in the Elementary



In Bob Boutin's classroom, you won't see kids sitting still and listening to a lecture, sometimes they aren't sitting down at all. Mr. Boutin's English classes are structured according to the principles of Responsive Classroom, a holistic class management technique that emphasizes fostering positive academic communities and encouraging learning in ways that honor each stage of a child's development.

A workshop on nonviolent communications for faculty day



On faculty day this fall, Naima Laraki, a well-known expert on nonviolent communication visited FASRI to gave a presentation to faculty and staff. Her presentations touch upon topics related to personal, professional and family matters, including couple relationships, educational relationships and parenting. Dedicated to being a bridge of harmony between many cultures and beliefs, she has worked in three languages (Arabic, French and English) to a diversified clientele, including UAE nationals and French citizens living abroad.


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Widening the circle: exciting new programs at FASRI

This is a year of renewed energy at FASRI with new Head of School Jean Yves Carpan�se at the helm and exciting new initiatives being launched for next fall. On Tuesday, December 9, the Board of Trustees gave the green light for three new programs beginning in the fall of 2015, and Jean-Yves Carpan�se met with the Parent Association the following morning to make the announcement. FASRI will now be offering a Late Immersion program to teach French to students entering first through the fifth grade, an Italian Language Program which will provide an immersion program for children entering preschool through kindergarten, and an International Track for students in the Middle School with no prior knowledge of French.

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Author and FASRI parent, Ann Hood shares lessons on language, love, and "l'accent"
   
Click below to read the speech given by bestselling author and FASRI parent, Ann Hood at the Installation ceremony of Jean-Yves Carpan�se in October. She provides an insightful look at the different ways languages impact our families and our lives: "In Paris, we all watched in amazement and delight as Annabelle asked directions in perfect French and translated menus for us. One day, as we strolled around Montmarte, I saw a hair salon and Annabelle and I decided to get haircuts. In we went. The proprietor began talking to me in rapid French, and before I could mutter an apology, Annabelle began talking back, negotiating prices and specifics of how we wanted our hair cut. The man looked at me, stunned, and in heavily accented French asked, 'Where is she from to have this beautiful accent?'".

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The best and the brightest: the certification process for teachers in France
   
For the new people joining the FASRI faculty this year, the journey to Providence was a far more lengthy process than the typical six-hour plane ride from Charles de Gaulle to Boston. "The process of becoming an educator in France is extremely rigorous and competitive," notes Head of School, Jean-Yves Carpan�se. "By the time they arrive at FASRI they have undergone years of training. Not only that, but they must compete against their peers to qualify for certification by the Ministry of Education." Learn more about the training process for educators arriving to FASRI from France.

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A glimpse into the math and science classroom at FASRI Middle School
   
"I enjoy seeing young people discover the beauty of math and how it underlies many of the things they find interesting: cell phones, online videos, fast cars, and popular music," says Middle School Science Teacher, Steve Murphy, "The European Space Agency recently landed a space ship on the surface of a comet that is speeding through space at 11 miles per second.  How cool is that?"

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Jean-Yves Carpan�se launches series with discussion of French network
   
"This is a leap of faith for many American parents, and we need to build a better understanding of our way of teaching." Monsieur Carpan�se described the French approach to education to parents this all as he kicked off his Caf� with the Head of School Forum Series this year. He describes the French approach as rigorous but flexible at the same time, noting, for example, there is a strong emphasis on educating the whole person in an organic way, adapting teaching methods to each learner. There are basic performance guidelines and yardsticks, but to encourage meaningful growth, it can't be too rigid; "Teachers and college professors love students from our network of French Schools because they make their classrooms more interesting by analyzing and critiquing the material they learn, and our alumni are amazing problem solvers," he said. The enormous success of the alumni from the French network makes this approach a strong draw for parents. The second topic for Caf� with the HOS Forum Series will cover our new programs and will be held on Wednesday, January 14, at 4pm; Tuesday, January 20, at 8:30am; and Wednesday January 21, at 4pm. You may click here to sign up.

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