| New Restrictions on Fire Station Parking Lot Unfortunately, due to a public safety concern from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, FAIS families will no longer be allowed to access the fire sation parking lot for pick-up or drop-off. TVF&R is still allowing us to use the seven parking spaces on the east side of their lot, but the first four spaces need to remain open at all times for fire truck access. This change will be effective this Thursday, October 9, so please make alternate plans if you have been using the fire station lot for pick-up or drop-off. The fire station is making signs, which will be posted soon.
Friday, October 10 - All Staff Day Please note that this Friday, October 10 is All Staff Day; there is no school in session and there is no childcare available.
Pick-Up Reminders - Please do not leave your car unattended in the bus lane in Parking Lot C. If you use the bus lane for pick-up, you must remain inside your vehicle.
- Left turns out of the parking lot onto Miller Road are prohibited at all times.
Lunch Program at FAIS New lunch order forms are available online for the period beginning October 27 through December 18. They are due in the Front Office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. If you miss the deadline, you may still order lunches by dropping off forms no later than Tuesday afternoon for the following week's lunch delivery. Please make all checks payable to the individual vendor. Questions or problems? Please contact the Red Fig at redfigpdx@gmail.com or Pizza Schmizza at schmizzabarnesroad@yahoo.com. In an effort to cut down on waste, please don't forget to send a napkin and utensils with your student.
Download the new forms here:
FAIS Family Directories Are Here The printed version of the FAIS Family Directory for 2014-15 is now available for pick-up from the Front Office-- one copy per household, please. Remember that the most up-to-date directory information can always be found online through the parent portal of the FAIS website.
School Photo Retakes - October 15 If your or your child are unhappy with their photos and would like a retake, please return the complete photo package to the Front Office. We will then add you to our list for retakes on Wednesday, October 15. If your child was absent on School Photo Day, then please plan for him/her to be photographed on Retake Day as well. Please email info@lophotos.com with any questions.
ACE Week: October 2014 Arts and Cultural Enrichment Week, or ACE Week, is an optional program for French American Lower School students that places a strong emphasis on the arts and working together with our local community. October 2014 ACE Week's theme is Photography. The week will focus on both creative exploration with digital cameras and the technical side of photography- learning to use 35mm cameras, developing film, and making prints.Children will have the opportunity to take pictures while completing daily assignments about composition, portraits, and color usage. Throughout the week they will need to be keeping track of their digital pictures and selecting what pictures will will want to showcase for Friday's photo exhibition. All children will get to choose three prints from the week to display in the exhibition. Register for ACE Week here.
Annual Fund Week October 13-17*
Look for the Annual Fund Blue Tent at drop-off and pick-up, make your gift, and get your Starbucks fix (a.m) or a candy treat (p.m.)! The Annual Fund is one of FAIS' most important fundraisers, and helps bridge the gap between the tuition families pay and the actual cost of educating each student. A gift of any size make a difference for our students and donations are 100 percent tax-deductible. We hope to see participation from all our families. Show your support for our amazing school and faculty by making your donation during this kick-off week! *Gifts made before December 31 may be deducted from your 2014 taxes; all donations made before June 31, 2015 count for this year's Annual Fund.
Gilkey Eagles Basketball - Grades 5 and 6
The 5th-6th basketball season will start right after the ACE/Arts Week break; there are still some spots available and you can sign up online. There are separate teams for boys and girls, and games and practice days are usually Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. There are about10 games in the MCLeague, no playoffs, and the season ends by the last week before winter break. If you have any questions please contact Athletic Director Jonathan Mascaut.
PLC Meeting The PLC will be holding its first meeting on October 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Rose Préau Commons. Meet the administrative faculty, learn about new events and get the latest information on school happenings. This event is open to all families and is a wonderful format in which to engage the school staff. We look forward to seeing you there!
Important Dates October 6-17 - Fifth grade French exchange
October 8 - Lower School PLC Meeting, 8:30-9:30 AM, Rose Préau Commons
October 9 - Scrip orders due
October 10 - All Staff Day, No FAIS Plus
October 15 - Photo Retake Day
October 17 - Scrip available for pick-up
October 20-24 - ACE Week
Volunteer Corner PARENTS NIGHT OUT
The PLC is organizing a Parent Night Out event. This event will provide families of FAIS students with an opportunity to mingle with other families or enjoy the evening alone while their children are cared for courtesy of the PLC. We are looking for parent(s) to coordinate the event for grades 3-5 on March 20. This position entails the following:
- Arranging On site care with FAIS staff members
- Providing Snacks and Drinks
- Arrange Movie and/or Games for students
A guide with details of this event and staff connections are already provided. It only requires a parent(s) to execute them. If you are interested, please email Lubna Qureshi lfqureshi@gmail.com.
NATURE TRAIL WORK PARTY: Wednesday, October 8; 3:40-5:40 PM
Help us increase the biodiversity and ecological stability of the FAIS forest and continue efforts toward maintaining our Audubon Society's Backyard Certification! During this work party you will help to support native plant and animal species by managing invasive species. We will also complete maintenance tasks to ensure safe access to trails and outdoor classrooms. Bring plenty of energy and tools if you have them: shovels, steel rakes, wheel barrows, buckets, clippers, and/or loppers. Rain or shine, meet in the FAIS Garden area and earn up to three volunteer hours.
The next work party will beThursday 10/16 from 8:30 to 12:30. Contact Beth Clifton with questions, bclifton@faispdx.org
LIBRARY
The Library is looking for a parent volunteer to help shelve books (Dewey Decimal Classification system) for the entire school year. Ideally we would train one person only who would be able to come and shelve books five hours a week for four months and one other person for the rest of the year. Please contact Library Director Elizabeth Serreau if interested.
ARTS WEEK
Are you a parent looking for volunteer hours? Spots are available M-F during Arts Week (October 20 - 24) from 11:00 to 1:30 PM to help with lunch set-up / clean-up. If you're interested, please email Genna at grobertson@faispdx.org.
Classifieds
FUNDRAISER FOR BABY SIRI
Former FAIS teacher and parent Katia Lane and her husband, Mark, unexpectedly had their baby girl Siri at 6 months. Siri came into the world at 1 lb. 9oz. However, she suffered from a bilateral grade 4 brain hemorrhage. Siri is currently at Texas Children's Hospital and is now 2 lbs. 7 oz. They were at the start of a 1-year adventure traveling internationally with Mark's job, but those plans are now cancelled and Mark had to turn down the role. Please consider helping them during this very difficult time. Donate here: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/baby-siri-s-preemie-fundraiser/242655
FOR SALE
- The complete 4th and 5th season of SMALLVILLE FOR SALE $12 each or both for $20
- The practical encyclopedia of MAGIC . Nice gift, like new : $8.00
- And going to OAHU during our vacation? I have the perfect guide :$8.00
- + more DVD each : $2 and video games for sale
- Please call Mireille (503) 679-1681 for more information
NEW FAIS TEACHER SEEKS CAR
New teacher Heimata is looking to buy a reliable car for under $6,000. If you have one for sale, please email hlemaire@faispdx.org.
COLLEGE SAVINGS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Local representatives will present information about college savings plans and answer questions from parents at a session free to the public on Tuesday, October 14, 6:30-8:00 in the Rose Préau Commons. Light refreshments will be available. For more information call 503.281.0880 or email alumni parent Tamara Still at tamara@tamarastill.com.
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