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Gilkey Student Council Accomplishments - Thank You and Welcome
By Beth Clifton and Megan Buckle, Student Council Advisors
Read MoreWhen Gilkey students reflect back on their middle school experience, many of the events that they remember are those that are planned and implemented by Gilkey Student Council representatives. This school year, our 7th and 8th grade representatives coordinated the following events: first day of school activities, October’s Back-to-School dance, Albertina Kerr holiday giving, November’s dance, Ahh! Tournament and January dance, Spirit Week, Game Night, April dance, Aide and Teacher appreciation cards and events, the Bean Food Drive, plus more!
When Gilkey students reflect back on their middle school experience, many of the events that they remember are those that are planned and implemented by Gilkey Student Council representatives. This school year, our 7th and 8th grade representatives coordinated the following events: first day of school activities, October’s Back-to-School dance, Albertina Kerr holiday giving, November’s dance, Ahh! Tournament and January dance, Spirit Week, Game Night, April dance, Aide and Teacher appreciation cards and events, the Bean Food Drive, plus more!
This year's Student Council members were honored with a recognition lunch on June 6 for their contributions to the School and for representing their peers. In addition to certificates of appreciation, representatives received a rose for every semester of service. Eighth grader Shayna P. has honed her leadership skills for FIVE semesters, ending her tenure with two semesters as Student Council President! The combined experience of this year's leaders allowed them to become risk takers by modifying many traditional events, with stellar results! Bravo.
Thank you to the 2011-12 Gilkey Student Council:
2011-12 Eighth Graders:
- Shayna P. – President
- Cameron B. - VP
- Braam B.
- Amber G.
- Jared K.
- Stephen L.
- Ryan L.
- Anna L.
- Katie R.
- Hayden S.
2011-12 Seventh Graders:
- Natalie H.
- Daniel C.
- Tess L. - VP
- Alex D-S.
- Aaron L.
- Laurel K.
- Sophie O.
- Meagan L.
- Brett S.
- Millie O.
Students interested in being leaders for 2012-13 demonstrated their potential this May by completing an application, getting a staff vote of confidence, and braving a question and answer session led by current student council members. In addition to this formal process to be selected for student council, next fall Gilkey seventh and eighth graders may choose student council as their Wednesday elective class. They will considered as a “member-at-large” and will also be a part of this collaborative leadership team. The fresh ideas and new energy will surely lead to another outstanding year of student-led events.
Welcome to the 2012-13 Gilkey Student Council:
2012-13 Eighth graders:
- Mary P.
- Laurel K.
- Millie O.
- Natalie H.
- Alex D.
- Meagan L.
- Lara R.
- Sophie O.
- Braeden K.
- Tess L.
- Jackson R.
2012-13 Seventhth Graders:
- Gaby R.
- Maya F.
- Luxi P.
- Meredith V.
- Keegan R.
- Karthik T.
- Alex S.
- Kendsy C.
- Lissette W.
- Megan O.
- Mackenzie B.
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Gilkey's Festival of Languages
By Natalia Poida, Gilkey Spanish Teacher
Read MoreOn Friday, June 8 Gilkey celebrated Language Day with songs, skits, and student presentations (given in Spanish, Chinese, and French) on their recent trips abroad.
On Friday, June 8 Gilkey celebrated Language Day with songs, skits, and student presentations (given in Spanish, Chinese, and French) on their recent trips abroad.
After their skits and presentations, students attended foreign language workshops in the language of their choice. The languages offered were Farsi, Czech, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Danish, Bengali, Hungarian, and German. Workshops were offered by our own student body as well as FAIS parents and alumni. The event a true success in showing the rich diversity of our international community!
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Class of 2008 Alumni Reunion
By Cris Gilman, Development Assistant and Events Planner
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 5, Gilkey International Middle School Class of 2008 alumni gathered in FAIS' Rose Préau Commons to celebrate their high school graduation and reconnect with friends from earlier days at FAIS. Alumni enjoyed pizza, cake, camaraderie, and the always exciting super secret drawing. Congratulations to raffle winner Ansen B., who'll be taking a new Kindle 3G with her to her dorm this fall! Best wishes to the FAIS Class of 2008!
On Tuesday, June 5, Gilkey International Middle School Class of 2008 alumni gathered in FAIS' Rose Préau Commons to celebrate their high school graduation and reconnect with friends from earlier days at FAIS. Alumni enjoyed pizza, cake, camaraderie, and the always exciting super secret drawing. Congratulations to raffle winner Ansen B., who'll be taking a new Kindle 3G with her to her dorm this fall! Best wishes to the FAIS Class of 2008!
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Development Director Bids Adieu
By Tricia Blood, Director of Development
Read MoreDear Friends,
Once upon a time, a typical send off for my kids included a kiss, a hug and an encouraging reminder to “Pack your manners,” “Keep moving forward,” or “Make a difference!” Now that my girls are older, they return the favor time and again by bidding me “Adieu” with the same sentiments. It makes me laugh -- the rascals are getting even with me!
It might be silly, but I never really tire of hearing those simple statements, and they bring a smile to my face whenever I see them in action. In six and a half years at FAIS, I have witnessed countless examples of compassion, support and dedication to the greater good, all in the name of making the FAIS community a better place for everyone.
Dear Friends,
Once upon a time, a typical send off for my kids included a kiss, a hug and an encouraging reminder to “Pack your manners,” “Keep moving forward,” or “Make a difference!” Now that my girls are older, they return the favor time and again by bidding me “Adieu” with the same sentiments. It makes me laugh -- the rascals are getting even with me!
It might be silly, but I never really tire of hearing those simple statements, and they bring a smile to my face whenever I see them in action. In six and a half years at FAIS, I have witnessed countless examples of compassion, support and dedication to the greater good, all in the name of making the FAIS community a better place for everyone.
What a marked difference FAIS families make, and what incredible headway the School makes each year, thanks to your hard work and commitment. From the Annual Fund to the Annual Gala, from new family mentor to class parent, from yearbook to Facebook, from class parties to graduation parties, from community service to Board service, thank you for showing up, raising your hand, coming to the table, throwing your hat in the ring, and well, for saying YES to FAIS.
I’ll miss the FAIS community tremendously –- faculty, staff, parents, students, even grandparents! Selfishly though, I’ll be watching, taking notes from afar on all the good things to come in the near future. Merci milles fois for packing your manners, helping FAIS to keep moving forward and for making a difference!
Affectueusement,
Tricia B.
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Walk to School Day
By Ryan Scheel, Extracurricular Programs Assistant Director
Read MoreA small but devoted group of walkers showed up early on the morning of June 15 to walk to school from the Forest Heights Starbucks. Like last year, we had help from our neighbors, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR) Station 60. It was a beautiful morning for a walk! A big thanks to all who participated!
Photos by Justin, Grade 3
A small but devoted group of walkers showed up early on the morning of June 15 to walk to school from the Forest Heights Starbucks. Like last year, we had help from our neighbors, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR) Station 60. It was a beautiful morning for a walk! A big thanks to all who participated!
Photos by Justin, Grade 3
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Recap of Gilkey Talents – The Showcase, Community Service, and Student Accomplishments
By Beth Clifton, Gilkey Science Teacher
Read MoreThe 2012 Gilkey Talent Showcase was a hit! Acts included martial arts, acapela singing, jamming guitar solos, violin duets, boy and coed bands, and singing in Chinese, Spanish, and English. What a talented group of middle school students we have!
The show was organized by the music teacher, David Olson's, Stagecraft elective class. Students from his class guided the application and audition process, as well as planning and producing the show. The master of ceremony was 8th grader Thomas P. With his British accent and quick jokes, he helped keep the show ahead of schedule. Joining him were student council president and vice president, Shayna P. and Cameron B. These eighth graders helped to honor the talents of all Gilkey students with shout-outs for community service accomplishments and extracurricular achievements (see list of recipients below).
Visit this link to view all talent show photos.Gilkey Athletics Rap written and performed by Cameron B and Alex H
C: These last three years at Gilkey
Have been a great success
For this class in athletics
Because we are the bestA: Two championships in soccer
And one basketball too
If you think you can do better
I’d like to see it foolC: At times we got emotional
But we got over that
It was so amazing
Ryan got athletic from fatA: Laub thinks he can shoot threes
but you can scratch overthatC: This kid’s alley-oops made his shots look like crap
Hyland’s running laps with Hadley right on his backA: Seems like only our grade can do this well at track
Adin’s running distance, Ryan’s throwing just as farC: But Joey ditched the relay so it didn’t go that far
A: Hadley’s fourth (in the) country
It's hard to better that
We needed a 3000
Cause that's where Adin’s atC: Overall it was a good time
Think we'll remember thatA: When we look back in the future
C: No matter where you're at
A: We got someone to thank
C: Ron and Anne ya know it's you
A: But we can't forget the others
C: Connor, Jonathan to
A: Ansen you help a lot
C: Paul and David's brothers too
A: But mostly to our parents
We owe a big thank youA/C: THANK YOU
Eagle Excellence Awards for Community Service
All Gilkey students support the missions of FAIS and the IB Middle Years Program by participating in community service. Our community service program aims to encourage intercultural awareness through acceptance, respect, empathy and understanding. These interactive service activities are meant to enrich students emotionally, socially, morally and culturally. Community service requirements are: 10 hours for sixth grade, 13 hours for seventh grade, and 15 hours for eighth. This year Gilkey students contributed almost 3000 hours of service to the community!
The Gilkey Eagle Excellence Award recognizes special students whose community service contributions far exceed Gilkey’s expectations. Their spirit of service demonstrates responsible citizenship! This year Gilkey was able to honor seventeen recipients of the award. Their combined 921 hours of service represent 30 percent of the total hours earned by all 176 Gilkey students.
Bronze Award
25-49
Student
Grade
Hours
Katie S
6th
25
Claire M
6th
26
Karthik T
6th
26
Ari G
8th
30
Anna L
8th
34
Michael S
6th
34
Lauren L
6th
36
Katerina R
7th
44
Sophie O
7th
45.5
Silver Award
50-74
Student
Grade
Hours
Sara O’D
8th
50
Kristen W
7th
50
Julie E
6th
50.25
Ryan L
8th
52
Gold Award
75-99
Student
Grade
Hours
Clara D-S
6th
75
Platinum Award
100+
Student
Grade
Hours
Amber G
8th
100
Jared K
8th
103
Shayna P
8th
140.5
Honoring Gilkey Talents and Achievements 2011-12
While the Gilkey Talent Showcase focuses on entertaining talent, Gilkey students are talented in so many ways, and it’s important to pay tribute to their efforts. During the Gilkey Talent Showcase, the student body president and vice president, Shayna P. and Cameron B., shared many our students’ amazing and diverse accomplishments. Here are some highlights:- Maya FP – Won Intl. Soccer tournament in Las Vegas playing a year up
- Joshua F – Won State championship football game, recovered game saving fumble
- Gaby R – Chosen in top 15 of 250 girls for Jr. Blazer dancer
- Dorsey W – Catholic Youth Football won state in 11/12 division
- Nikita L – Won 6 medals at state swim meet
- Many students – Proud of their grades in school and balance with extracurricular activities
- Aryana A – Ranked 17th in nation in fencing
- Torin P – Classic soccer team won state
- Mathieu dB – Performed in a Shakespeare play and did a monologue
- Wilson W – Memorized and performed 15 page guitar piece
- Anna-Sophia B– Dance team made platinum in two dance competitions
- Asa M – Scored first on his ski team
- Elsa D – Wrote a song and is going to perform it live downtown in front of 300 people
- Aiden M-S – Played in the presidents day invitational (hockey)
- Madison R – earned a dance scholarship at a competition
- Adin B – won every race for 1500 in track and all but one he entered for cross country
- Jonah B – Attended id2 National Training Camp in Dallas sponsored by US Club Soccer
- Hadley W – Set a meet record at districts for the girls long jump and qualified for meet of champions
- Emily H – Team got first in a dance competition and is now going to nationals in Chicago
- Tatyana O – won a skating competition in Mountain View
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Green Team Hosts Guest Speaker
By Ryan Scheel, Extracurricular Programs Assistant Director
Read MoreThis past Wednesday the Green Team hosted a special presentation from Hannah Jones for all 3rd graders. Hannah runs the sustainability team for Nike. She spoke to the children about how change can come from individual actions and ideas. “For our constantly changing world we need ideas that have never been thought of before and need to have creative thinking to come up with these ideas.” She posed many thought-provoking questions, and led an interactive activity: students thought of sustainable ideas that had never been done then placed these ideas on a poster board. Many fantastic ideas came out of this exercise, such as a hamster-powered car, streets made of Velcro that would run cars and stop lights based on static electricity, and 3D technology for clothing! Hannah left the kids by asking “What’s one thing you’ll do differently?”
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FAIS Alumni Perform Molière
By FAIS Alumni Kathryn Liu and Maddie Nicoloff
Read MoreMme Cansse's high school french class presented a French play by Molière on Thursday, May 31. The play was held in the FAIS Rose Préau Commons, and attended by the students of the Gilkey French track, as well as some of the School's other teachers. The 13 students in the class were composed of a mixture of freshmen, sophomores, and seniors.
Dressed in authentic costumes of the era, the students had a lot of fun portraying the comedic characters of Molière's "L'Avare." "L'Avare" is an upbeat comedy that follows the story of a greedy man named Harpagon, as he hides his money and tries to marry off his children in pursuit of financial gain. The play is full of quirky characters and hilarious misunderstandings, well played by the high school class.
The students involved, led by Angelique Cansse, included: Kathryn Liu (Harpagon), Jake Riswold (Cleante 1), Quentin Hahn (Cleante 2), Emily Levine (Elise), Ansen Burr (Frosine), Luciana Alonso (La Fleche 1), Samara Michaelson (La Fleche 2), Tess Michaelson (Maitre Jacques), Adelaide Knox (Valere 1), Maddy Nicoloff (Valere 2), Toni Castro (Mme Claude, Marianne), Dhabin An (Maitre Simon, Brindavoine), Kieran McTague (La Merluche).The production was a fun and educational experience for all involved!
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PM Class Spotlight: Jewelry Technique & Design's Student Designer Showcase
By Genna Hall, Extracurricular Aide/Summerfest Instructor/Jewelry Desig
Read MoreOn June 1, in a downtown jewelry boutique surrounded by friends and family, the ladies of Jewelry Technique & Design celebrated their creative accomplishments in style at the 1st Annual "Student Designer Showcase." The evening was a special opportunity for Gilkey students to not only showcase their work outside of the FAIS campus, but also to create new connections with local Portland artisans and independent jewelry designers. Featured designers included Clara D., Liv G., Lauren L., Claire M., Arianna M., Sophia P., Avital W., Kristen W., and Pirrie W. Special thanks to our generous host Jewelie Randall, local jewelry enthusiast and owner of Flora (www.florapdx.com) for her hospitality.
Since the beginning of the year, these students have been working on their "collections" every Friday after school. Students were encouraged to collect inspiration from both local, national and international artists to create their inspiration boards. Then, when presented with the challenge of creating a collection with a cohesive theme and color story, each student individually selected colors and materials that best represented their inspiration, and finally crafted each piece by hand. When asked about her collection, 6th grader Claire says, "I was inspired by Audrey Hepburn, hounds-tooth (the pattern), and costume jewelry. I chose to work with the colors black and white... with a pop of crimson red for fun!"
If your Gilkey student is itching to be creative this summer, it's not too late to sign up for "Bling It On!" -- a series of full-day design workshops offered through the Summerfest program. In addition to creating personalized jewelry and accessories, we're headed to the Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon College of Art & Craft for a sneak peak at metal casting. For more info, be sure to check out the Summerfest webpage.
