| End of Quarter 1 The quarter ends this Friday, November 6. There will be a half day (12:30 p.m. dismissal) so that teachers can work on report cards. This report card is part of a student''s cumulative file. Report cards should arrive home the week before conferences. Half Day Schedule for This Friday - 8:30-9:05 -- Block 1
- 9:10-9:45 -- Block 2
- 9:50-10:25 -- Block 3
- 10:25-10:35 -- Break
- 10:35-11:10 -- Block 4
- 11:15-11:50 -- Block 5
- 11:55-12:30 -- Block 6
- 12:30-6:00 -- FASCA available
Middle School Open House--This Thursday The FAIS Office of Admissions is kicking off Open House Season with a Middle School event on Thursday, November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This Open House is for 6th-8th grade admissions for fall 2016. There will be a presentation about Gilkey by the Middle School Division Head and an opportunity for Q & A with teachers, current students, and parents. Please invite your friends and colleagues- word of mouth is our best advertising! Prospective students are welcome to attend with their parents, and there is no need to RSVP. Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions at admissions@faispdx.org or (503) 292-7776 ext. 310. Emergency Notification System Test FAIS will be testing its emergency notification system this Thursday, November 5 around 1:30 p.m, at which time you will receive a phone call, text message (if you have previously opted-in), and email. FAIS uses this system for urgent communications, including school closures due to inclement weather. If you have any questions, please email Penelope.
Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 23 and 24 and will take place in the Gym, in an arena-style setting. School is not in session during conference days. Teachers will be available on a first-come first-served basis; there are no appointments needed. This is an important time set aside for teachers to meet with parents about their child and his or her performance in school. Please note that we are not able to reschedule conferences with all of your child's teachers on the same day if you are unable to attend. In this case, as always, please feel free to schedule individual meetings with specific teachers if you have concerns. You can expect to spend about 5 - 7 minutes conferencing with each teacher that you wish to see. In some cases and at certain times of day, you may have to wait to see a teacher. Conference Schedule - Monday, November 23: 8:00 - 11:30AM, and 12:45 - 3:30PM
- Teachers will break for lunch from 12:00 to 12:45 and will not be available to meet
- Tuesday, November 25: 8:00AM – 1:00PM
- Genna Robertson-Hall, Maud Artola Durand and Tiffanie Herrmann will be available on Monday only
- Christiane Seydel will be available Monday morning only (8:00-11:30AM)
- Paola Iturralde will be available Monday and Tuesday morning only
FAIS+ Childcare: November 23 & 24 For the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conference days, the Extracurricular Department will be partnering with Game Education PDX to offer special programming for students attending all day, and also for students attending only during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Don't miss out--register now!
La Fête du Vin--This Saturday La Fête du Vin is this Saturday at Montgomery Park. Online ticket sales are closed, but there are still a few spots available. Contact Cris Gilman to get your tickets today.
Unable to attend this year's event? You can still order wine for the holidays and support FAIS at the same time. Vintners donate 30 to 50 percent of all wines sales to support the school. Order forms are due in the Front Office by Friday, November 13. Questions? Contact Cris Gilman
Multi-Magnum Wine Raffle
Drop by the Front Office (or by the Maternelle courtyard at pick-up Wednesday through Friday) and get your raffle tickets. There is a grand prize and a runner-up prize of four magnums of wine each. The total value of each is over $300 and would be a great way to kick off the holidays. Tickets are $20 each or three for $50 and only 200 will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn at the November 18 PLC meeting and you need not be present to win.
Wednesday Open Tours in November
Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about FAIS? Encourage them to visit campus- it’s the best way to gather information and see our programs in action! The Office of Admissions hosts Open Tours at 9:00 AM most Wednesdays, October through May. As Open Houses for both the Lower School and Middle School are taking place during the next two weeks, the only Open Tour scheduled for this month will be on the 18th. No RSVP necessary.
Lower School Open House--Wednesday, November 11
The first Lower School Open House of the year will take place on Wednesday, November 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. This event is for preschool-5th grade admissions for fall 2016. The Director of Admissions will make a presentation about our program and immersion education, which will be followed by tours of campus led by current parents and a Q & A session with administrative staff. Please invite your friends and colleagues— word of mouth is our best advertising! No RSVP necessary. Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions at admissions@faispdx.org or (503) 292-7776 ext. 310.
Important Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders As we move into November, campus traffic is flowing smoothly with few problems. There are just a few things to remember: do not park along the red curbs during drop-off and pick-up, make sure that the car behind you can pass if they need to, and please do not block the entry to the parking lot between the Center for the Arts and the Préau. Additionally, the two reserved parking spots are reserved 24 hours a day, and may only be used by the DeLong and Vloon families. Many thanks for keeping our campus safe and congenial! PM Classes Spring PM Classes start January 25th. If any parents with niche talents are interested in teaching a PM Class, please contact Laura Birshan for more information. This is a great way to fulfill volunteer hours! Important Dates - November 4 -- Middle School PLC Meeting
- November 5 -- Middle School Open House
- November 6 -- End of Quarter, half day; FASCA is available
- November 7 -- La Fête du Vin
- November 11 -- Board Meeting 5:30 PM
- November 23 and 24 -- Parent Teacher Conferences; FAIS + is available
- November 25-27 -- Thanksgiving Break
Volunteer Corner Staff Appreciation Breakfast Plans are underway for the Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, November 23. This continental breakfast is hosted courtesy of the Parent Liaison Committee and FAIS parent volunteers. You don't need to be a gourmet cook to make a difference--we still need volunteers for set up and clean up that day! Set up starts at 6:45 AM, clean up starts at noon. Shifts are approximately 1.5 hours each. Contact Lena Braun (Lena.Braun@nike.com) to offer your assistance. Thank you!
Hospitality Help Needed Two to three volunteers needed to help with hospitality for the upcoming NWAIS accreditation visit. Volunteers will be needed Sunday, November 15th from 4 to 7:30 for set-up, clean-up, and some pick-up of supplies. One volunteer needed on Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th before and after school for set-up and clean-up of Visiting Team conference room. Please contactbperry@faispdx.org if you are interested.
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Undergarmet Drive I'm doing a drive for CODA's http://www.codainc.org transitional housing, helping women in recovery successfully reunite with their children. Toys and decor for CODA's six childcare centers and new or gently used bras and underwear and unopened packages of feminine products and toiletries are greatly appreciated. Through Nov 15. FAIS Director of Development Candice Smith has generously offered to collect items for me to pick up. Contact Katrina Wheeler at kwheeler@hevanet.com for more information. PT Nanny & Familly Helper FAIS family with 1st and 2nd graders looking for PT Nanny and Family Helper, approximately 12 hours a week, including transport from school to home in N. Portland/Overlook, childcare and some meal preparation and light housekeeping. Monday - Thursday weekly; and possibly a few nights where care is extended past 6:00pm for evening activities, or request for care during school closures - these will be pre-arranged. Please contact Megen Brundage -megenbrundage@gmail.com or 503-866-1199. | 
