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Construction News: Nouveau Préau and Satellite 4 Classrooms

Kevan Anderson, Parent Volunteer

In the FAIS Master Site Plan developed through a community-wide process in 2004, staff, parents and architects envisioned the creation of a community meeting hall.  This was to fulfill the growing need for a central gathering place large enough to accomodate student performances, parent meetings, lectures, assemblies and social gatherings.  The installation of a second floor in the Préau is going to provide this space.  | Read More

Fourth Grade Class Partners with Oregon Environmental Council for No-Idling Program

Claire N., Fourth Grade Student

Poster with

Earlier this year, Virginie (my fourth grade teacher) had us do a survey of counting cars that were idling at pick up. Idling is when you leave your motor on while not moving. Later, we calculated the percentage and 70% of the cars were idling. | Read More

Leed Préau Remodel Goes Green

John Ochwat, Parent Volunteer

Nouveau Préau construction begins


Now that the Préau remodel has begun, it’s easy to see the plywood over the windows. But something just as important has happened behind the scenes: FAIS has decided to pursue LEED certification for the project. | Read More

Head of School Achieves Officer Status from French Order of the Academic Palms

From left, Jean-François Questin, Claudine Fisher, Jean-François Genay, and Patrice Servantie

The French Government promoted FAIS Head of School Jean-François Genay to the rank of Officer in the French Order of the Academic Palms.  | Read More

Bon Voyage Fifth Grade!

Jennifer Kimura, Parent Volunteer

Félicitations!

It was a cold, somewhat drizzly day, but that did not dampen spirits when 43 fifth graders, their families and friends, and teachers gathered on Friday, June 6 at 11 a.m. for the celebration marking the end of their lower school education.  | Read More

Au Revoir, Aides! | Sébastien Durand, Extended Care Director | Read More

GIMS Class of 2004 Alumni Reunion | Read More

French American School Recess Survey | Diana Platas, School Counselor | Read More

Annual Paper Airplane Contest | Molly Hamill, FAS Science Teacher | Read More

Run for the Arts 2008—A Great Finish! | June Fernandez, Parent Volunteer | Read More

Nike 5K for Kids 2008 | June Fernandez, Parent Volunteer | Read More

FAIS Students Earn Black Belts | Keli Thompson, Parent Volunteer | Read More

Fencing! | Jane Leo, Parent Volunteer | Read More

Upcoming Events
09/02

GIMS First Day of School FAS Student Visit Day

09/03

FAS First Day of School

09/24

FAS OPEN HOUSE for Fall 2008 admissions

GYM 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
09/27

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FAIR

10/10

In Service Day

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Summer Master Class with French Artist TÉTÉ: une Première!

1, 2, 3 Soleil FAIS Summer Camp is happy to welcome French Artist TÉTÉ for an exceptional Master Class on Thursday, June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. | Read More

New Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Classes

Know anyone in with young children who might be interested in immersion education at FAIS? We have recently added new prekindergarten and kindergarten classes for the 2008-09 school year, giving us new openings at those levels for the fall. | Read More

Family Outdoor Summer Concert Series

The Extended Care Department and 1, 2, 3 Soleil! Summer Camp are pleased to invite you for an evening of jazz with the Ross Harris Quartet on Saturday, June 21. | Read More

FAIS BAND Plays!

After practicing every Monday since February, our new FAIS Music Band performed for the first time during the Fifth Grade Celebration on June 6. | Read More

Diversity Committee Update

Beth Kaplan Westbrook, GIMS Parent

Thanks to everyone who attended the recent Diversity Committee meeting. The committee reviewed past school accomplishments and discussed the School's continuing efforts to broaden understanding and sensitivity to the many aspects of diversity on the FAIS/Gilkey campus.  | Read More

Healthy Lunch Box: Tips to Boost Fruits and Vegetables in Your Kids’ Diets

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are essential to keeping your child healthy. Most kids need about two to four cups of fruits and vegetables every day. The older they are, the more they need! | Read More