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ORIENTATION: YOUR GUIDE TO ASP
If you have any queries,
please don’t hesitate to call:
Reception: 01-41-12-82-82
Admissions & Bus: 01-41-12-86-55
Lower School Office: 01-41-12-82-78
Middle School Office: 01-41-12-82-74
Upper School Office: 01-41-12-82-88
ORIENTATION EDITION
AUGUST 2011
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ORIENTATION
Table of Contents:
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Calendar
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Getting to Know You
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Orientation Day Program & Goals
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Investing in Excellence
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Map of ASP Campus
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Parent Faculty Association
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Welcome Program
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ASP Online
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Welcome from the Head of School
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After School Activites
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‘Bienvenue’ from the Board
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Aug 22: Teachers return
Aug 25: First day of classes
Oct 10: Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for
Lower School & Middle School)
Oct 24 - Oct 31: Autumn Break
Nov 1: "Toussaint" - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Nov 11: Armistice Day - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Dec 19 - Jan 2: Winter Break
Feb 23 - 24: Professional Development Days (School Closed)
Feb 27 - Mar 2: February Break
Apr 9: Easter Monday - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Apr 16 - 27: Spring Break
May 1: May Day - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
May 8: Victory Day - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
May 17: Ascension Holiday – Bank Holiday (School Closed)
May 28: Pentecost Monday - Bank Holiday (School Closed)
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New FAMILY ORIENTATION DAY 2011-2012
August 24th - Starts promptly at 8:00 AM
*ESSENTIAL FOR NEW FAMILIES*
PROGRAM
LOWER SCHOOL
8:00
MIDDLE SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL
ALL FAMILIES CHECK IN (GYM)
Please check in at the alphabetized tables in the Gym and receive your Registration Packet.
Complete any outstanding paperwork in the packet.
Enjoy breakfast and visit the stands run by our parent volunteers.
8:45
9:00
Students to HOMEROOMS
Students meet your BUDDIES
Parents take Students to their
Homeroom Classes.
Students check in at the Middle
School tables and meet up with
their Buddies.
Homeroom assignments and maps
of the Lower School are available at
the Lower School tables in the Gym.
Parents remain in the Gym, enjoy
breakfast and complete paperwork.
Upper School Parents
and Students remain
in the Gym.
Enjoy breakfast and complete
all paperwork.
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All Parents and Upper School Students proceed to the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
9:15
The ASP Student Presentation
“Our aspirations for every ASP student”
Performing Arts Center
9:45
LOWER SCHOOL PARENT MEETING
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT MEETING
UPPER SCHOOL PARENT MEETING
Lower School Library
Meet Margaret Coleman,
Director of Lower School.
Room 464-468
Meet Kathy Miner,
Director of Middle School.
Performing Arts Center
Upper School Students will leave
the PAC to meet with current ASP
Upper Schoolers. Parents remain
in the PAC and meet Aaron Hubbard,
Director of Upper School.
10:15
COFFEE BREAK
10:30
Meeting Continues...
The Cube
COFFEE BREAK
Lower School Atrium
10:45
COFFEE BREAK
11:00
Meeting Continues...
Meeting Continues...
Lower School Foyer
Parents collect children from the
Homeroom classrooms.
BBQ LUNCH & COMPLETION OF PAPERWORK
11:30
Parents and students are invited to a BBQ lunch by the Cafeteria Terrace.
This is also the time to return to the Gym if you have paperwork to complete or want to
spend time visiting the other “help” tables for buses, cafeteria cards, Parent Faculty Association etc.
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WELCOME TO THE
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PARIS!
ON ARRIVAL:
ALL FAMILIES
GYM
should make their way through reception into the
for Registration.
Our special Orientation Team- all dressed in RED T-SHIRTS - will be on hand to direct you and answer all your questions and
help you through the day.
We invite all new students and parents to attend a BBQ lunch at the end of the morning’s program.
Welcome to the American School of Paris!
Our Goals for Your Family Orientation:
Here is what we hope you gain from your first day with us:
Sense the ethos of the American School of Paris. We want you to feel immediately welcome.
Understand our clear purpose for teaching and learning at ASP. We are a school that knows where we are going
and why for every student.
Understand our personalized approach to knowing and addressing the needs of our students.
Discover our mandate to work closely with you. A strong partnership between home and school makes all the
difference for learning and good citizenship.
Understand how we use technology to communicate and build community.
Feel confident that your children enthusiastically greet their first full day of school and quickly set aside any
normal fears or concerns about their new learning home.
Hear the unequivocal message that we are here to help everyone in your family make a strong beginning at ASP
and within the Paris region. We will always welcome your questions.
Checklist:
ALL PARENTS please note and check off the following items:
I registered for and/or picked-up my Vehicle Registration Sticker at the ID Table
I registered for my Parent ID badge at the ID Table
(Only for parents who did not receive their badge already in their Orientation Packet)
I completed and turned in the Family & Emergency Contact Information Sheet at the Completed Forms Table
(Only for parents who did not return this form over the summer)
I have visited the Cafeteria table and understood the options for my child(ren) and/or cafeteria card system
(Upper and Middle School) and/or the Lower School Lunch Program)
I have my chil(dren)’s bus cards and understand the location of the stops
(Only for families signed up for the bus program)
I have visited the PFA tables run by our parent volunteers in the Gym
Orientation Activities will conclude at 1pm
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MAP OF ASP CAMPUS
LOWER SCHOOL 3-5
GET TO Know your way around!
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LOWER SCHOOL K-2
(Lower school library downstairs)
ROOM
464- 468
(upstairs)
PAC
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AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PARIS
41, rue Pasteur - B.P. 82 - 92216 Saint - Cloud Cedex - France
Tel. 01 41 12 82 82 Fax 01 46 02 23 90
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CAFETERIA
TERRACE
GYM
All families
CHECK IN
here first
PARKING
VISITORS’ ENTRANCE
ROUTE TO THE PAC
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WELCOME PROGRAM
WELCOME TO PARIS! WELCOME TO ASP!
At ASP we understand what it is to be new… everyone here was once new!
Every year we welcome hundreds of new families, and so we have developed an extensive Orientation and Welcome
Program to help you find your feet, new friends and feel right at home!
Working with the Admissions Office, the Division Directors and the Parent Faculty Association, our program is designed
to help you and your family integrate into the ASP and Paris communities as quickly and effortlessly as possible.
From the online resource center and buddy programs to a Fun Sports Day, Living Skills seminars and our Community
Connections Fair, our goal is to help.
Orientation Day
Wednesday August 24
8.00am
This special day is mandatory for all new
families. Scores of ASP parents will be
on hand to welcome you and help you
and your children discover what the
year ahead at ASP holds. Starting with
registering the students, you will receive
information packets and the children
will be taken to their classrooms, while
parents are invited to attend special
presentations for each division.
(For a detailed program see the website:
www.asparis.org/starting_school )
Upper School Placement Testing
Monday August 22
12.45pm
In order to make sure that the Upper
School students will be properly placed
in classes, they will have an oral test in
French and Spanish and a written test in
mathematics.
The students should not be overly
anxious about these tests; they are given
in order to help place students into the
levels that are appropriately challenging.
And of course, parents are welcome to
stay and meet current ASP parents and
other new families at our informal
‘coffee house”.
Light snacks and refreshments will be
available and computers set up for you to
discover all ASP’s online resources with
the helping hands of our Parent Faculty
Association.
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Orientation Day is an exciting moment
for the students to see the campus more
fully, meet their teachers and some of
their new classmates. This is their first
real introduction to the school! Parents
will be able to collect their pre-prepared
security ID badges, car stickers (if car
details are known ahead of time) and the
student cards which serve as bus, library
and cafeteria cards (see the website for
the downloadable forms and details).
This is also a good opportunity to be
introduced to all the groups of the Parent
Faculty Association (PFA) and find out
how you can also get involved at the
school.
And at the end of a busy morning, enjoy
a relaxing moment at our BBQ lunch.
Upper School
Welcome Back Picnic
Saturday September 3
5pm to 9pm
All our Upper School families are invited
to hang out, listen to music from our
students and faculty, play some sports
and enjoy a wonderful BBQ.
A chance for the teenagers to get to know
one another and the parents to relax in
the sun (hopefully!) and get to know the
Upper School teachers and other ASP
families.
Community Connections Fair
Monday September 5
9am-11am
This is your chance to discover the many
English-speaking resources and services
available in and around Paris. While the
kids are in school make the most of the
morning Fair.
There will be more than 50 groups and
organizations set up in the ASP Gym for
you to wander around, picking up ideas
and information, both practical and
inspirational.
Representatives will include; local
language schools, travel agencies, clubs,
cooking schools, churches and other
faith organizations, publications, health
and beauty services, computer support
services, insurance and English banking
services by HSBC, our sponsors.
Living Skills Seminars
Tuesday Sept 13 9-12:30am
Friday Sept 16 9-12:30am
Tuesday Sept 20 8:30am-2pm
At these information seminars you
will meet new friends, be informed on
issues related to living in France, and
once again, have many of your questions
answered.
A culinary expert will provide information
on what to buy and what to avoid when
shopping at the local market as well as
the French equivalents of your favorite
foods.
A nurse working in Paris will tell us what
to do in a medical emergency, and how
the French medical system works.
There will also be presentations on travel
and transportation, cross-cultural issues,
and the best ways to enjoy the vibrant
city of Paris.
And for the final session there will be
lunch for all those attending to swap
stories and exchange ideas.
New PARENT Cocktail
Wednesday September 7
7pm to 9pm
This is a ‘parents-only’ event giving all
our new families the chance to meet
eachother without worrying about the
children! We will even give you a list
of possible babysitters from our Upper
School students. And the invitation
comes with a ‘no paper work’ promise!
Take a break from organizing your new
lives and join us in The Cube for an
evening with new friends.
It is also our chance to give you a brief
introduction to some of the ways in
which you might like to get involved at
ASP. Come and enjoy a glass of wine and
some delicious treats from our cafeteria
team.
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Bienvenue Cocktail
Saturday October 1
7pm to 9pm
All ASP parents, faculty and staff are
invited to join the Head of School, Mark
Ulfers and the Board of Trustees to celebrate
the start of a new school year and to
welcome everyone back.
This is a great opportunity for our families to socialize with our teachers and
enjoy being part of the ASP family!
This is a chance to dress up and enjoy
one of Paris’ sumptuous event venues –
and perhaps go on for dinner ‘in town’
with new found friends!
Please note that all of the above events are offered to you by
ASP and the Parent Faculty Association. There are no charges
associated with any of the listed events.
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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
WelcomE!
Dear ASP Student and Parents,
Our school is flourishing, and all the
more because you and your family have
joined us in the grand adventure of 21st
century learning.
The American School of Paris is a
remarkable school, nearing 70 years of
excellence in college preparatory teaching and learning. Spending any amount
of time with us at ASP – be it one, two
or twelve years – becomes a lifetime
experience built on the strength of
relationships among students, parents
and highly-skilled teachers. High expectations for each student’s learning are
matched by an environment of caring
and support.
We are all part of a new age
where both exciting possibilities and
unsettling questions exist. In response,
our students must develop adaptable
skills today to greet the jobs, opportunities,
uncertainties and technology that await
them tomorrow. We want our young
people to have all the tools to get to
the future and to thrive. Our ideas and
decisions on how we engage students
in learning are measured against our
new ASP mission– and you expect and
deserve a school with strong direction.
We emphasize traditional knowledge
and skills, yet ensure new fluencies
for critical thinking, problem solving,
leadership, environmental stewardship
and communicating in multiple
languages. Our students become
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Our Mission
The American School of Paris
is a vibrant, international,
family-oriented community.
Our mission is to inspire and
prepare every student to achieve
personal and academic excellence
as an engaged global citizen
by providing a challenging,
innovative program within
a compassionate environment.
whole-minded thinkers who are flexible
in working analytically, creatively and
compassionately – and are people of
uncompromising character.
As we actively imagine our school’s
future together, we point to the value of
our freshly minted strategic plan. Our
ambitious blueprint for action looks
beyond the present to a future where
we ensure a broadly diversified education
and excellence in teaching. The backdrop is an environment of heightened
expectations within a dynamic
curriculum for learning, facilities,
technology and resources to engage our
young people intellectually, emotionally,
physically and ethically. We are proud
to be a founding school of the International
Baccalaureate and are one of the few
international schools in the world that
also offers Advanced Placement coursework– so a rigorous curriculum and the
wholeness of learning are dominant in
the DNA of our school.
for the 2011-2012 school year. We do so
as a school very much on the move. Talk
to any teacher or current ASP parent
and they will fill you in on our actions to
continually improve. Our mandate is to
respond with thoughtful and innovative
change and ensure every student of ours
achieves personal and academic excellence.
The days and years ahead hold
remarkable possibilities for teaching and
learning– especially now that you are
here with us.
All Good Wishes.
Mark E. Ulfers,
Head of School
As one school year ends, we are very
ready to open our doors to your family
AUGUST 2011
BIENVENUE FROM THE BOARD
Dear Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff,
OUR BELIEFS
We Believe That:
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Every person has equal worth.
Honesty and integrity are central to all we do.
Individuals are responsible for their choices and actions.
We best meet the needs of learners when we understand
them as individuals.
Through hard work and determination individuals can
achieve their potential.
Every member of a community has the responsibility
to contribute to the greater good.
Seeking to understand diverse cultures, ideas and
practices enriches a community.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, welcome to ASP and
welcome to the start of the 2011-12 school year. The American
School of Paris is a place where your children are offered
outstanding opportunities to learn, grow and appreciate the
unique experience of an American style education in an
international environment and a fascinating host country.
If you are new, please be remember that we have all been
new once - some more recently than others. Staff, faculty,
students and parents are looking forward to doing all they can
to help you feel at home here and make the transition as easy
as possible.
As in many other schools, the Board of Trustees is
responsible for the long term viability of the school, strategic
and financial management. We work in partnership with the
head of school to ensure that resources are allocated and used
optimally and that the programs to continue to develop and
serve the needs of the ASP community as a whole.
The Board is currently
composed of fifteen trustees
including ASP current
parents, former parents and
alumni. Seven different
nationalities and a cross
section of skills and experience are represented and we
all are volunteers.
A culture of high expectations and striving for excellence
leads to higher achievement.
Learning is a continuous lifelong endeavor.
Great schools nurture passion, curiosity, creativity,
self-expression and joy.
Going beyond the familiar and taking risks stimulate
growth, innovation and self-discovery.
In a rapidly changing world, achieving excellence
demands commitment to continuous improvement.
• Everyone shares responsibility for our global community
and environment.
Board of Trustees 2011-2012
OFFICERS
Mrs Lis Seeley, President
Mr David Tancredi, Vice-President
Mrs Ilse Willems, Secretary
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Mrs Sue Carden, Treasurer
Advancement:
Co-Chairs, Mrs Lois Fink &
TRUSTEES
Mr Peter Barnet
Mr Zarif Badruddin
Mr Peter Barnet
Education:
Mrs Betsy Blackwell
Chair, Mrs Giovanna Monnas
Mr André Brenninkmeijer
Finance: Chair, Mrs Sue Carden
Mrs Lois Fink
Mrs Giovanna Monnas
Trustees: Chair, Mrs Ilse Willems
Mr Eric Olsen
Mr Andrew Plump
For more information see the
Mrs Claire Staniforth
Trustees area of the website
Mr Mark Taplin
under About Us or click:
Mr Tomek Ulatowski
www.asparis.org/trustees
On Saturday, October 1, we
invite you all to our Bienvenue Cocktail. This event is enjoyed
by parents, faculty and staff alike and is a terrific way to start
off the year. An information night will be held in November.
This is an opportunity to hear more about the work of the
Board as well as ask questions in a group setting with fellow
parents, Trustees and administration in attendance. Details for
both of these events will be announced in September.
There are many, many opportunities, activities and events
as the school year gets underway which all the family will
benefit from being a part of. We look forward to meeting you at
any of those and welcoming you in person to ASP.
Elisabeth Seeley
President of the Board of Trustees 11-12
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOU!
In the same way that we organize an extensive Welcome
Program for ASP families and parents, we also organize trips at
the start of the year with the sole aim of getting new ASP
students integrated as quickly as possible.
All Middle School grades undertake a week’s trip with
Outward Bound – either here in France, in the French Alps of
Savoie (Grade 6), or in the British Lake District (Grades 7 & 8).
And in Upper School there are two retreats (one for Grades
9 and 10 and another for Grades 11 and 12) also organized in
the first weeks of school.
In Upper School, both retreats will take place at the Château
de Grande Romaine, a retreat center in Lésigny (a suburb of
Paris). The program is run by professionals and chaperoned by
ASP faculty.
The students are involved in a range of team-building and
initiative exercises while also having time to relax and simply
enjoy themselves. They will learn more about the school and
its expectations as well as profiting from several seminars on
health.
The longer trips for Middle School create an amazing first
impression for
everyone!
“I made so many
friends.”
“We really learned
to work together
as a team.”
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“Can we
stay another
week?”
And when you
hear these sorts of
comments at the end
of a week of Outward
Bound, you know
you’ve reached your
objective; it’s the
reason why we’ve
been going for over
30 years.
Our Middle Schoolers spend a week working with two
Outward Bound teachers assigned to our Advisory groups of
12-14 students.
The goal is for each group, along with its ASP advisor, to
gel—for the students to develop a sense of trust, friendship,
cooperation and good spirit.
They go through a series of challenging outdoor activities,
including a gorge walk, high-ropes course, tunneling, canoeing,
rock-climbing and an overnight expedition in the mountains.
Only by working together can the group succeed, and through
the de-briefing sessions that follow the activities, they grow to
understand each individual’s strengths and weaknesses.
Importantly, they also learn to respect and listen to each other.
It’s a lot of time to take out of the academic schedule, for
sure; especially at the beginning of the school year. But the
teachers would tell you that especially for students of middleschool age, the benefit is tremendous. It builds a foundation
for cooperative learning that will carry on throughout the year.
It creates a pool of shared memories which are still reference
points in June.
After our week at Outward Bound together, there are no
longer any new students in the Middle School!
OUTWARD BOUND
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ADVANCING ASP
INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE
What is The Excellence Fund?
ASP is an exceptional place to learn and we warmly
welcome all our new families into this dynamic and vibrant
community.
Unlike schools that are funded by government resources
(taxes), ASP is a private, independent school relying primarily
on tuition revenues.
And as in the case of private schools everywhere, ASP seeks
additional funds from grants and corporate sponsorships, as
well as from our families and alumni in order to honor our
mission and fulfill our vision.
At ASP we have The Excellence Fund.
For more than 60 years, the American School of Paris has
prepared and inspired students to excel in a changing global
society. Today, the unique advantage of an international
education is vital to the future success of our children.
Delivering an ASP education requires considerable
resources. Annual tuition covers basic costs; philanthropy
enables us to further assure academic excellence, expand
and deepen the student experience, and invest in faculty
development.
The Excellence Fund, ASP’s annual giving program, positions
the school to fund strategically those programs and initiatives
that enable our school to remain “at the forefront of international
education.”
For more information do not hesitate to contact Lara Tilley,
[email protected]
Academic Excellence
Investing in the future
Our dynamic curriculum educates the “whole child”
through a combination of strong core academic subjects along
with fine arts, theater, music, and sports. The Excellence Fund
will position ASP to realize goals such as expanding the role
of technology in the classroom, enhancing the learning environment,
and expanding programs to ensure an unlimited horizon for
every child.
Faculty Investment
Teachers you remember for life
ASP teachers are the foundation of both academic excellence and the student experience. The Excellence Fund will
help ASP enhance a competitive package that includes ongoing
seminars, workshops, and conferences to further develop and
retain top-level faculty.
The Student Experience
Bringing learning alive
Learning at ASP creates lifelong memories from exceptional
opportunities in and beyond the classroom. The Excellence
Fund will invest in inspirational speakers, extraordinary field
trips, and global travel to deliver an unparalleled education.
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Why Give?
As a nonprofit organization, our tuition and fees only cover operational expenses; philanthropy provides a measure of
sustainable excellence
As an independent school, ASP is not funded by government
or other public sources
ASP is committed to financial stability with less dependence
on tuition and other fees
Your gift makes a difference today and secures the future
of the School
Why I Support The Excellence Fund:
“As an ASP teacher for the past 23 years and an ASP parent of two children since 2001, I have come to
know the school in a way few others have. The superb academic program and the varied and excellent
extra-curricular offerings in sports, theater, art and service combine to make ASP an international
school without peer. By making a long-term contribution to The Excellence Fund, Florence and I are
reinforcing our commitment to the future and continued excellence of this wonderful school.”
“Over the years, my children have received so much from ASP. The Excellence
Fund just seemed a natural way to begin to thank the school and the faculty for
our family’s incredible experience. In addition to the rich and diverse academic
program, my children have greatly benefited from all the ‘extras’ provided at
ASP, inlcuding Outward Bound and other field trips exploring France, string
ensemble and honor choir, swimming and soccer, Model United Nations and on
and on. Our wish is that future students of ASP have the same opportunities to
enjoy these and other wonderful programs.”
- Hal & Florence Judis
Parents of children in grades 7 & 9 Hal is also an ASP Upper School
Social Studies Teacher
- Ilse and John Willems
Parents of children in grades 6, 9, & 11 Ilse is also a member of the Board of Trustees
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PARENT FACULTY ASSOCIATION
www.asparis.org/pfa
Welcome to the pFA!
What is the PFA?
The PFA or Parent Faculty Association is an organization run
by the parents to enrich and support everyday life at ASP by
offering additional activities, events and volunteer opportunities
for parents at the school.
Throughout the year, the PFA also raises funds to give back
to ASP in various ways.
PFA Key Contacts 2011-2012
Executive Board
President
Theresa Schott
[email protected]
Vice President
Terry Bachmann
[email protected]
Treasurer
Yvette Haddock
[email protected]
Secretary
Catherine Sinegal
[email protected]
Parliamentarian
Joanna Perkins
[email protected]
Welcome Program
US Testing
Thuan Mai
[email protected]
Orientation Day
Joanna Perkins
[email protected]
Living Skills
Bonnie Guth
[email protected]
Holiday Boutique
DeeDee McCabe
[email protected]
International Day
TBC
[email protected]
Newsletter
John Krueger
[email protected]
PFA Kitchen & Storage
TBC
[email protected]
Sports Boosters
TBC
[email protected]
Saturday Sports LS
Mendy Brady
Alexis Prempeh
[email protected]
School Portraits LS
Kristi Palmer
[email protected]
Darla Pape
Terry Bachmann
[email protected]
School Portraits MS
School Portraits US
Organization Heads
Community Bulletin Board
TBC
[email protected]
Community Room
Michele Biggins
[email protected]
Friends of the Arts
Sherry Steiner
[email protected]
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Friends of the Library
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Yvette Haddock
[email protected]
TBC
[email protected]
Website Liaison
On behalf of the ASP Parent
Faculty Association, welcome to the
start of another exciting school year.
For our children, it’s the anticipation
of new teachers and friends. For the
parents, it’s a new year filled with
many possibilities. If you are new to
Paris, ASP or a returning family, this
is the time to meet new friends,
reconnect with old ones and hopefully
participate in many of the exciting
opportunities sponsored by the ASP
Parent Faculty Association (PFA).
At the beginning of the school year, everything may seem
a little overwhelming especially if you are new. Don’t worry,
this is normal and we all have experienced it at some point.
We have an amazing group of parent volunteers who have a
wealth of knowledge ready to be shared. Please don’t hesitate
to contact myself, any PFA Board Member, Parent Grade Liaison
or Parent Neighborhood Liaison with questions you may have.
Just send me an email and I will make sure that you are put
in touch with the right people! [email protected]
At the beginning of the school year, there are several events
you will definitely want to attend:
Community Connections Fair on Monday, September 5
from 9am to 11:30am in the ASP Gym. This is your chance to
discover the many English speaking service providers, groups
and organizations in and around Paris.
Living Skills Seminars on September 13, 16 and 20 from 9am
to 12:30pm in the ASP Performing Arts Center. These PFA sponsored
seminars will help you with adjusting to life in France. Subjects
covered include health care, transportation and shopping. It’s
also a great opportunity to meet new and current ASP Families
and have many of your questions answered.
Check out the full welcome program under Events in the
Community section of the ASP website:
http://www.asparis.org/pfa
What makes ASP such a successful school and incredible
community is the involvement and support from our parents.
Each family is automatically a member of the PFA and we
encourage you to attend our monthly PFA meetings. We have
many events planned throughout the school year and invite
you to come see all the ways you can become involved.
Have a wonderful school year and we look forward to meeting
you soon,
Jean Srivastava
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator
Yael Elfassy
[email protected]
Senior Parents
Lynne Sprague [email protected]
Theresa Schott
ASP PFA President 11-12
[email protected]
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The following explains some of our activities
and how our groups are involved.
Community Room
You will always find a warm welcome in this light, bright room
which serves as a HQ for the Parent Faculty Association at ASP.
The Community Room is located on the ground floor of Building 6.
Apart from being a meeting place for ASP parents, you can also:
Buy Logowear to support our athletic teams.
Buy second-hand English language books.
Borrow a film through our Video Vault exchange project.
Find out more:
www.asparis.org/community_room
In addition to these
activities the PFA
organizes three
major community
events each year >>
Thanksgiving Fair
November 22
2pm – 4.30pm
Get your turkey, sauce, pies and gifts for the Holiday and
don’t forget your ASP champagne!
Holiday Boutique
December 3
11am – 4pm
GROUPS:
Friends of the Arts support the drama, fine art and music
departments by assisting with events and programs. They
raise funds to help support: post concert receptions, drama
and musical productions, student art exhibits, IB film festival,
MS Honor Band Festival, replace musical equipment and
sponsor the “Diane Flaum/Bev Price Arts Scholarship.
A wonderful opportunity to buy seasonal gifts while the
children make crafts in the Ginger Bread House or visit Santa.
This event allows the whole family to get into the spirit of the
Holiday Season accompanied by festive music and food.
Friends of the Library support the Lower and Middle
School library and the Upper School library. They provide a
program called “Birthday Books”, where parents can buy a
book and donate it to the Library in their child’s name. They
raise funds to provide our libraries with author visits, guest
speakers and additional computer programs/software.
Sport Boosters support ASP’s Middle School and Upper
School athletic sports program. They raise funds through the
sale of ASP logowear and concessions.
Saturday Sports Program works with the Athletic Department to coordinate the sports program for ASP’s
Lower and Middle School students.
Senior Parents help plan special activities and events
every year to keep our hard-working seniors sane and to
celebrate this, their special year! They do this by raising
funds for the senior class events with champagne sales and
other fundraisers. They coordinate graduation announcements, monthly treats, senior t-shirts, organize the Prom,
award luncheon, graduation dinner, class gift and senior
directory.
International Day
May 19
11am – 3pm
Food, games and more from around the world for the family
to enjoy and celebrate our truly international community.
Welcome Program organizes with Admissions, the
Orientation Program including the Community Connections
Coffee and Living Skills seminar for the new families twice a
year, August and February.
School Portraits: This small group coordinates the taking
of school pictures with an outside photographer and the
yearbook department. They schedule, collect funds and
distribute pictures to the students.
Homeroom Parents: In Lower School the Homeroom
Parents support the teacher in small ways every week from
organizing chaperones for trips to reading projects or parties!
PFA Liaisons: See the Liaison section on the next page.
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many ways
Volunteering is just one of the
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PARENT FACULTY ASSOCIATION
GETTING CONNECTED...
If you are new to Paris and your French is a little rusty, do
not despair, there are plenty of easy to use and easily available
English language resources on the web.
And if you are still living out of packing cases and don’t
have internet access at home yet, you are welcome to use the
computers in both the ASP libraries.
Don’t forget that you will also find an extensive selection
of services and clubs at our Community Connections Fair on
Monday, September 5 at 9am in the ASP Gym.
English language online resources:
www.paris.angloinfo.com
www.expatica.com
www.theparistimes.com
www.parisvoice.com
www.fusac.fr/en
www.timeout.com/paris
www.messageparis.org
www.wice-paris.org
www.woac.net/bloom/bloom.html
www.famizen.com
Liaisons:
PFA International Liaisons 2011-2012
Brazil Maria Almeida
[email protected]
Greece Andrea Sterckx
[email protected]
Israel
Lital Sela
[email protected]
Italy
Elisabetta Beccari
[email protected]
Norway
Linda Pekot
[email protected]
Portugal
Maria Almeida
[email protected]
Spanish-speaking (Argentina)
Rosana Echt
[email protected]
Sweden
Maria Einarsson
[email protected]
Canada
ASP Marché
Whether you are just arriving in Paris and are still missing
some crucial home comforts or having a small clear out and
want to get rid of stuff – ASP Marché is the place for you.
ASP Marché is an online service for the ASP community to
help match up buyers and sellers.
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Edith Lemieux
Pierce Cumberlege
[email protected]
Japan Siko Kirkham
Tamako Sanno
[email protected]
Turkey And that is not where it stops… You can also post
apartments to rent, or holiday homes for swaps. This is
truly a marketplace!
Emel Cankat
[email protected]
All details are outlined on the ASP Marché webpage which
you will find under the ASP Community area on the website or
click through directly:
Ada Tersigni
[email protected]
www.asparis.org/asparis-marche
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PFA Grade Liaisons 2011-2012
LOWER SCHOOL LIAISONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL LIAISONS
UPPER SCHOOL LIAISONS
Head Liaison
Head Liaison
Head Liaison
Bonnie Guth
[email protected]
Deborah Ludtke
[email protected]
Thuan Mai
[email protected]
Kindergarden 1 & 2
6th Grade
9th Grade
Kristi Palmer & Brooks Turner
[email protected]
Nicci Brenninkmeijer
Beth Babin
[email protected]
Amy Lowry
Diena Kaser
[email protected]
7th Grade
10th Grade
Yael Elfassy
Nathalie Chorna
[email protected]
Thuan Mai
Nasreen Badruddin
Carol Olsen
[email protected]
1st Grade
Lori Piper
[email protected]
2nd Grade
Yvette Haddock
[email protected]
3rd Grade Lea Holcomb
[email protected]
8th Grade
Kira Brandman
Christine Murphy
[email protected]
4th Grade
Nicola Cole
[email protected]
5th Grade
11th Grade
Mara Harrington Alison Viehbacher
[email protected]
12th Grade Susanne Wahlers
Betsy Dwyer (Sellers)
[email protected]
DeeDee McCabe
[email protected]
PFA Neighborhood Liaisons 2011-2012
Saint Cloud/Suresnes
TBC
[email protected]
Garches
Krista Schwab
[email protected]
Vaucresson/Marnes La Coquette/Versailles/
Ville d’Avray/Le Chesnay/Sevres
St. Nom la Breteche/L’Etang la Ville/Noisy Le Roi/
Bailly/ St Germain en Laye/Le Vesinet
TBC
[email protected]
Paris 5/Paris 6 Debbie Kupitz
[email protected]
Paris 7/Paris 8
Laura Cunningham
[email protected]
Kim Sheehey
[email protected]
La Celle Saint Cloud/Louveciennes/
Bougival/Rueil Malmaison
Paris 15/Paris 16/Paris 17
Amy Lowry
[email protected]
www.asparis.org
Sherry Steiner & Alison Viehbacher
[email protected]
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The ONLINE ASP COMMUNITY
AN INTRODUCTION
The Cafeteria
For Upper and Middle School students, parents can recharge
their children’s cafeteria cards through our online recharge system. You will receive an access code, password and instructions
before the start of school. Use the Cafeteria card recharge link in
QUICKLINKS on our website homepage.
www.asparis.org/cafeteria
Lower School parents should go to
to find information about the hot lunch program for their
children.
You will have already discovered that the ASP website
www.asparis.org
has a wealth of resources about our programs and community.
You will find information specific to each division under the
TEACHING & LEARNING tab, including special start of the year
resources for new and returning students. Please also browse
the OUR COMMUNITY tab for school wide information.
Community Login
This feature will be launched later in 2011. Our aim is to provide
a private, password protected side of our website for ASP
community members, and to streamline access to our main
online services with a single sign on procedure.
Online Research Resources
ASP subscribes to a growing number of research resources which
are accessible to all members of the community including:
Families within the American School of Paris community
receive a Community ID for each student when they begin at
school. This consists of a Student ID number (used as a username) and a Family ID number (password).
Destiny Library Catalog - Search our libraries by title
This Community ID will grant you access to the following
online resources:
Grolier – a collection of online encyclopedias
The American School of Paris network
journals, magazines and periodicals
When on the ASP campus, you can use computers in the
libraries and computer labs.
Poodle
http://www.asparis.org/poodle
Poodle is the school’s online learning portal. Many teachers
use Poodle to augment and extend the classroom environment.
For the ASP student, Poodle provides access to a variety of
resources and information related to classes, clubs, and
other activities.
PowerSchool
http://www.asparis.org/powerschool
PowerSchool is ASP’s online database, where a variety of
information – student and family demographics, contact
information, student schedules, attendance data, grades and
report cards – is available through a web-based interface.
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If you have any problems or questions concerning cafeteria
payment please email [email protected]
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or topic, browse the library shelves from home and check availability
EBSCO – an incredibly powerful research tool
Newsbank - A huge selection of global newspapers, Grove Art Online - More than 45,000 signed articles on painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, textiles, jewelry, design, furniture, and more.
Questions?
For Community ID (username and password)
queries please contact our IT Manager, Michel Lami: [email protected]
For queries about Poodle please refer to our Educational Web Coordinator, Chris Chater: [email protected]
For more about our online research resources contact
our librarians Mario Chioini (US/MS): [email protected] or Meg Seaver (LS): [email protected]
For any other questions about ASP’s technology services, including the main website, please contact our Technology Director, Larry Love: [email protected]
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES
Lower School
After-School Activities
Middle School
After-School Activities
Upper School
CLUBS & Activities
Many different extra-curricular
activities take place either at lunchtime
or after school. You can find full details
in the Student Handbook, which you
can download from the Middle School
homepage: www.asparis.org/middle_
school and which will be updated after
the Outward Bound trip.
Here is an example of the extensive
range of clubs and activities are available
for Upper School students. Please contact
the division offices for further details.
Activities in the past have included:
A wide range of after school activities
are also run at ASP for children in Grades 3
and up.
From fencing, math, studio arts and
cooking through to softball, flag football,
ping pong, judo, basketball and tennis
there is something for everyone.
In addition there is an athletics
program for Lower School on Fridays and
Saturdays.
The after-school activities have a costonly fee and children from Grade 3 and up
can use the late buses at 5pm when the
activities end.
A full program will be advertised on the
Lower School website, www.asparis.org/
lower_school, within the first few weeks of
school and for further information you can
contact Stacey Wilson McMahon: swilson@
asparis.fr
The Student Council coordinating numerous activities throughout the year
that serve the school community as well
as the wider world.
Model United Nations bringing students
into the world of global politics and
international conferences.
The Yearbook Club, involving MS
students on its staff producing the MS
section.
Arts and Crafts Club
Lunch in the Library
Green Team
CAS (Community, Action, Service)
Film Club
Green Team
Habitat for Humanity
Improv
Jazz Band
Kenya Club
Kids’ Home Club
Knowledge Bowl
Literary Magazine
Math Club/Math Team Junior & Senior
Model United Nations
Musical
National Honor Society
Newspaper Club
Romania Club
Soccer Club
Spanish Club
Student Council
Student Run Service Club
Yearbook
The ASPress - the MS student newspaper.
Knowledge Bowl - a challenging but fun
academic competition, run like a television
game show.
The MS Drama Production and the MS
Musical - two major events in our school
community.
String Ensemble for developing string
musicians.
Homework Club
Life in the Middle – a student produced
video highlighting daily life in Middle
School.
Private music lessons – Several Englishspeaking music teachers come to ASP to
offer private music lessons after school.
Spotlight on MUN: (MS)
The Middle School Model United
Nations team has literally impressed the
world bringing home awards from every
conference despite being, very often, the
youngest participants.
We have attended conferences in
Luxembourg, Madrid, Switzerland, Norway
and Spain, as well as organizing international
conferences at home at ASP.
The trips combine sightseeing with the
more serious business of debate and in MS
MUN tradition always a royal feast at the
local Burger King!
www.asparis.org
Spotlight on Performing Arts: (MS)
Amongst the Middle School drama
productions, Middle School Musicals are always
a delight for the spectator and performer. Our
Performing Arts Center has been transformed
into Rydell High for a dazzling production of
Grease, and a Dr Seuss paradise with our own
musical ‘Seussical’.
As with all productions, every student is
welcome to take part and from set design and
construction through to backstage team and of
course those center stage, it is a truly student
production.
And there are also concerts for the band,
choir, strings and guitar groups each trimester.
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USEFUL RESOURCES SECTION
Table of Contents:
ASP LIFE
1
Note from the Business Office
2
ID and Access
3-5
Bus: Letter, Rules & Regulations & F.A.Q.s
6
Lower School Cafeteria
8
Lower School Supplies List
10
Middle School Supplies List
PARIS LIFE
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Transport: Navigo Pass
13
How to Write a Check
14
Know your numbers in French!
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Sample Certificate of Enrollment
(certificate de scolarité)
Notes
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Calendar Notes & Important Dates
(Cut it out for easy reference!)
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ASP LIFE
NOTE FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
Payment of Tuition Fees and other fees:
Payment of Tuition Fees and other fees for the 2011/2012 school year should be received by ASP by May 30th, 2011 for all
returning families, and three (3) weeks after invoice issue date for new families. If tuition and fees are paid in total or in part
by a third party, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that payment is made to ASP on time. In the case of students enrolling after the beginning of the school year, payment of tuition fees is due within three weeks of billing. Unpaid tuition fees
may result in students being put on a waiting list or suspended from the school, report cards and transcripts are withheld
by the school and, in the case of failure to pay, the account is transferred to a recovery agency. Do not hesitate to contact the
Business Office if you have problems paying tuition fees.
Personal Insurance:
It is important that your children are covered for their activities related to the school. Your household insurance policy,
in French, assurance multirisques, may cover incidents involving your child for which you could be held personally liable
(responsabilité civile). Some policies exclude liability coverage for extra-curricular activities, use of the school facility outside
normal school hours, or school-sponsored sporting events. Please double-check to make sure you have adequate insurance
coverage before a problem occurs. If your policy is incomplete, your housing is provided by your employer, or if you do not
have an assurance multirisques, we recommend you purchase a student liability policy. You will find a list of Insurance
companies on the US Embassy website under the section “Living in France”.
Health Services:
All students are required to provide the school nurse with a current list of vaccinations. Vaccinations must be up to date.
Parents should make sure that the B.C.G. vaccination for tuberculosis or the Tuberculin (TB) skin test is valid. Please take care
of these vaccinations before school begins.
Accidents or Illness at School:
All accidents or illnesses occurring during school hours are reported to the school nurse. If the nurse recommends
immediate medical treatment, she will contact the parent or the emergency contact. If there are medical expenses incurred
as a result of treatment ordered by the nurse, you must submit the claim to French Social Security, and to your supplementary
insurance (Mutuelle), or health insurance carrier for reimbursement. The school’s insurance policy provides limited third
party coverage for medical costs. It will intervene only for the portion of the medical expense that remains unpaid after
the parent has claimed reimbursement through his medical plan. Thus, if your insurance will not cover the expense, even
partially, neither will the school’s. Please review your medical coverage to verify coverage for accidents or illnesses that may
occur while your child is at school.
Should you require assistance in any of the items aforementioned, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Joyce Kearney
Dir. Finance & Human Resources
[email protected]
www.asparis.org
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ASP LIFE
ID & ACCESS
Parent ID & ACCESS
In order to follow the required steps regarding our security procedures, please fill out the form available from the
Admissions Office, at Reception, in your packet or on the website Admissions Page - Starting School (www.asparis.org). Each
parent is required to have an access badge, even if it is only for dropping off his/her child(ren). If you have already handed in
the relevant forms and id photos, you will find your parent id badges and car sticker(s) in your Orientation packet. If you have
not yet done this, please fill in the form and hand it in with parent id photos to Reception.
Parents entering the campus with a personal car are also required to have an ASP sticker so that we can easily identify the
car on campus. This can be obtained with the same request form.
Access to campus
The only access for dropping off your child(ren) will be the main school entrance also known as “Garches Gate”. Please make sure you have with you your access badge or car sticker.
The “Middle Gate” is for EXIT ONLY. No one will be allowed to enter campus through that gate.
The “Paris Gate” is only for pedestrians with a valid school ID.
Please park your car on the “Garches” parking lot.
For the safety of your children, please respect the speed limit of 10 km/h on campus.
FAMILY INFORMATION
You will find a Family and Emergency Contact form in your packet (as well as on the websit). Please take time today to
update this form. It is vital that we have at least one local French telephone number for you. If you cannot give us this new
information today, you can access and update your personal information on Powerschool directly from the website. Your
codes for access to Powerschool are enclosed in your packet.
STUDENT ID
A card is issued to all middle and upper school children as school id, cafeteria, library and bus card. Only lower School
students who take the bus also have a card. Your child(ren)’s card(s) are in your packet but if not, it is possible that we have
not been able to make it/them up yet as we do not have a photo of your child(ren) or a bus route. It is not compulsory for
students to wear the card in school but should be kept in their school bag to use/show as and when necessary. These cards
can be replaced. Any broken ones should be brought to the Admissions office and a replacement one will be made up free of
charge. If a card is lost, there is a charge of 10 euros for a new one.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Wishing you a very warm welcome to the
American School of Paris!
Admissions Office
[email protected]
01.41.12.86.55
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ASP LIFE
BUS: LETTER
Dear ASP Parents and Students,
The ASP bus system is very diverse
and transports children not only in the
suburban areas near the school, but also
in far removed and often isolated areas
of the western suburbs and in numerous
sectors of Paris. The difficulty of this
system lies in the fact that the buses are
limited in their routes by road weight
limitations, narrowness of the roads and
streets, and quite often, especially in the
morning, by snarled traffic conditions. Yet,
an intensive effort is made to minimize
the travelling time the children spend on
the bus to and from school.
Because of the above hindrances and
due to the language barrier between
the drivers and the students, the school
relies on children’s understanding of
correct behavior and on the Bus Monitors
selected from the student body of the
Upper School to ensure a safe and
comfortable ride for everyone. Don’t
hesitate to introduce yourself to your Bus
Monitor(s) by email, phone call or on the
bus.
Communication of any problems/
emergencies on your bus line is done by
SMS text direct to your cell phones. Please
ensure that we have your numbers and
send us any changes that may occur
during the school year. In addition,
please have your cell phones with you
and in service during bus hours.
All Middle and Upper School students
will be required to show their school ID
cards before boarding the bus. Lower
School students should have their ID/
bus cards in their possession (in their
backpacks is ideal!) at all times.
The tasks of the bus monitor are:
a) To ensure that all the students behave in a safe and sensible manner
Wear seatbelts at all times
NO eating or drinking
Keep noise level down
b) To make sure Lower School children are met at the bus stop in the
afternoons by a parent/guardian or are accompanied by a Middle School/Upper School sibling/friend
c) To report any unruly or aggressive behavior to the Division Directors or the Admissions Office immediately upon arrival in the morning
d) To help with new students joining the bus throughout the year
e) To report any other problems
The communication between the school and the monitors occurs on a regular
basis through the use of a weekly bus monitor report. Any unacceptable or dangerous
behavior is reported to me immediately upon arrival to school. The settlement of
the situation involves parental contact, discussion with the youngster(s) involved,
and eventual discipline measures as described on the “BUS RULES & REGULATIONS”
form.
Please note that ASP and the SAVAC bus company are not responsible for objects
left/forgotten on the bus. We ask that you please label all your children’s items with
their names so that we can easily contact you if the object is found by the bus driver
and returned to our office. If your child forgets an item on the bus, please contact us
immediately so that we can try to find it and return it to you. The buses often have
other clients immediately following the ASP bus line service and therefore, forgotten
items may be picked up by the following bus users without our knowledge.
I am confident that with your cooperation and frequent reminders and discussions
at home with your children about the bus rules, we will be able to offer the best bus
service possible and minimize eventual problems. Please don’t hesitate to contact
me at [email protected] or 01.4112.8245 or Solange, Bus Secretary, at [email protected]
or 01.4112.8659 should you have any comments, concerns or questions.
Kind regards,
Brenda Heussaff
Director of Admissions and Bus Coordinator
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ASP LIFE
BUS: RULES & REGULATIONS
All Lower School children should be in the company of an adult or a high school student while waiting for the morning bus.
In the afternoon, Lower School children should be met by an adult, or accompanied by a Middle School of Upper School student
when descending at their stop. In case of an unforeseen problem where the adult is not at the stop to meet the bus, the child must
STAY ON THE BUS AND BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE SCHOOL after the bus has finished its route to be picked up by the parents at
the school. Please instruct your young children not to get off the bus if you or a baby-sitter/guardian are not there to pick them up!
It is forbidden for Lower School students to sit in the first row of seats on the bus.
Seating for Lower School students is from the back exit forward to row 2.
There is a strict rule concerning the use of objectionable language on the bus. Any violation
of this rule must be reported to the bus monitor or to Brenda Heussaff immediately.
In the interest of safety, ALL students must be seated and facing forward with their seat belts on while the bus is moving.
*** Disruptive behavior can be dangerous! Any violation will be viewed as a serious offense.
Food and drinks are prohibited on the bus. Trash should never be left on the bus. The drivers
arrive with a clean bus and the children should leave a clean bus at the end of the route.
ASP is not responsible for items left on the bus; nevertheless, please contact us immediately
(01.4112.8245, 01.4112.8659, or [email protected]) if your child leaves something on the bus and we will do our best to coordinate with the bus company to find the item. Please write your child(ren)’s name on backpacks, lunchboxes, sports bags, etc. to help us return found items to you.
Enter the bus by the front door only.
Please remember that the bus monitor is on the bus to assure that safety and correct
behavior are observed. They are to be respected, as you would want them to respect you.
***Any conduct which endangers the safety of students on the bus will result in a phone call and letter to the parents and the student being removed from the bus for a period of one week.
All other violations of bus rules will result in a warning letter being sent to the parents outlining the student’s behavior.
After a second violation of the bus rules, the student will be removed from the bus for one week. Additional violations will
result in additional suspension from the bus and additional sanctions until the bus privilege is finally removed permanently.
Thank you for taking the time to review the above
information with your children.
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ASP LIFE
BUS: FAQS
Welcome to ASP! We are delighted that you are now a part of our community and honored that you have entrusted us with
your child. The first few days and weeks of school can sometimes feel chaotic as you and your child get acclimated to life in Paris.
To help allay some of your concerns, here are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked by new families. Please also
review the list of bus rules and regulations with your child.
Q:
Can I change to another bus stop
on the same route?
Q: Can I change to another bus?
A: Yes, but please inform Brenda Heussaff.
A:
Please contact Brenda Heussaff before switching buses. Some buses,
particularly those serving Paris neighborhoods, are quite full.
Q:
A: No. Your child is guaranteed a seat on the bus to which he/she is assigned.
Q:
A: All students are issued bus cards and they should carry these with them at all
I’m going to take my kids to school
for the first few days and then I will start
putting them on the bus. Do I have to
notify anyone about this?
Does my child need to show his/her
bus card to board the bus?
Q: Can parents ride the bus?
Q:
Who will be helping younger
children with their seatbelts?
Q: Can I ask the driver to stop in
between two stops or at a former stop?
times. For younger children, you can put the bus card in a secure spot in their backpacks (for example, a zippered pocket) so they always have them. Starting this year,
middle and upper school students will be required to show their bus cards on boarding.
This is just to ensure that everyone is riding the bus to which he/she is assigned.
A:
In general, no. Even if it looks like there is room at your stop, consider that other
kids will be boarding at later stops. Also if many parents board on days when there
are special events at school, that could result in there being no seats for students.
A:
Upper school students are assigned as monitors on each bus and are responsible
for communicating with the driver, reminding students about rules and regulations,
and making sure that all children are buckled in. We will also be experimenting with
adding paid adult monitors to several of the Paris buses this year although plans are
not yet finalized.
A:
No. We’ve mapped out the routes and bus stops based on where students live
and a reasonable estimate of how long children should be on the bus. Adding additional stops slows down the commute for everyone.
Q: What happens if we’re running late A: Please make every effort to be on time.
in the morning? Can we call someone to
make sure the bus waits for us?
Q:
Can I get the phone number of the
bus driver for my child’s bus?
The bus driver may wait for two minutes
past the scheduled departure time but cannot wait longer than that. If you cannot
make it to the bus stop by that time, you will need an alternate plan for getting to
school.
A:
Bus drivers change every now and then depending upon the needs of the bus
companies with which ASP contracts. In addition, we want to be sure that the drivers
are focused on the road and are not distracted by calls from parents and others.
If you have concerns, talk to Brenda Heussaff. If you have a last minute problem,
exchange phone numbers with other parents at your bus stop or the bus monitors.
In case of a true emergency, contact Brenda Heussaff on her cell phone at 06.85.31.51.17.
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LOWER SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Welcome to the Lower
School Cafeteria
At ASP our Lower School students can either enjoy the Hot
Lunch Program provided by our French chefs or can bring with
them to school each day a packed-lunch from home.
The dedicated Lower School Cafeteria has several
microwaves to allow children with packed-lunches to heat up
food brought from home with supervision.
our Cafeteria Manager Patrick Ginestet explains the Hot Lunch Program further:
It is our belief that students who are enrolled in the cafeteria program should receive a healthy and satisfying meal every
day. Our goal is to prepare meals that are nutritionally balanced and pleasing to the children. We will also integrated organic
food when possible.
Students enrolled in the lunch program may join for a trimester or the year.
Register for our lunch program on-line: see the next page for detailed instructions.
Packed lunch on Field Trip days provided: All children participating in the lunch program will be provided with packed lunch when going on a day trip.
We continue to look for ways to ensure that our cafeteria is eco-friendly.
As always, if your child has allergies or requires a special diet, please inform us.
Please, feel free to contact me
if you have any questions,
Many Thanks,
Patrick Ginestet
Cafeteria Manager
[email protected]
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Signing up for the Lunch Program
1. Click through to the SIGN UP SITE after carefully reading the instructions below.
2. Once you have clicked through, enter your ID and password (if you didn’t receive it, please contact urgently IT Manager Michel Lami: [email protected]
3. Select payment for the current trimester OR year payment and confirm (‘valid’) your choice
4. Fill in the banking data and submit
5. Make sure you valid at the end of the transaction
6. You will be registered when this message appears: “Your transaction has been recorded”
7. Click on “Back to the shop” to exit
Cafeteria Prices 2011-2012
Price for Full Year
(includes a 5% discount)
Kindergarden & Grade 1: 1072€
Grades 2-5: 1040€
Price for TRIMESTER 1
(DATES: 25.08.11 to 16.12.11)
All Grades: 485€
Price for TRIMESTER 2
(DATES: 03.01.12 to 30.04.12)
All grades: 445€
Price for TRIMESTER 3
(DATES:02.05.12 to 14.06.12)
Kindergarden & Grade 1: 200€
Grades 2-5: 167€
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LOWER SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST 2011-2012
Kindergarten 1
2
1
1
boxes paper tissues
plastic transparent folder with elastic
plastic cup with handle
Kindergarten 2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
box paper tissues
glue sticks
Set of markers , fine or medium point
box or case to hold markers
plastic folder with elastic ribbons (any color)
red plastic folder with elastic ribbons
paint smock with long sleeves
water bottle with top for drinks
(to be taken home & washed weekly)
pair of scissors
plastic folder for music
erasers
“fat” pencils
set of colored pencils
pencil sharpener
1st Grade
6
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
2nd Grade
4
1
1
10
1
1
1
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
large glue sticks
set thin felt tip markers
set thick felt markers lead pencils with erasers
set colored pencils
large eraser
pencil sharpener
Elastic closing folders 1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, 1, blue
large format spiral bound “Travaux Pratiques”
Notebooks (24x32cm) Note: these must be as specified
soft side pencil cases as needed
pair children’s scissors
boxes paper tissues
small water bottle
plastic sleeves folder for Music highlighters of different colors
backpack (not on wheels)
sharpened pencils (to be replenished)
large erasers
** French Teachers may have specific
pencil sharpener
requests depending on French level
large set of at least 10 thick tipped markers
set of watercolors
pair of scissors large glue sticks
liquid glues
spacious zip bag pencil case
spiral notebooks, 240 x 320 mm (“Travaux Pratiques”)
folders - red, blue, green - with elastics
box paper tissues
water bottle with top for drinks (to be taken home & washed weekly)
set of markers for homeroom
pack of at least 8 colored pencils
** French Teachers may have specific
requests depending on French level
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3rd Grade
2
2
4
1
6
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
plastic folders with elastic (1 green/1 red)
plastic sleeves folder for music and French (100 pages)
notebooks (cahiers 24 x 32cm), book bound (no spirals)
pair scissors
pencils with erasers pencil sharpener
eraser
glue sticks (large)
set of highlighters stored in a ziplock bag
set of thick felt tip markers stored in a ziplock bag
set of colored pencils stored in a ziplock bag
big soft pencil case with zipper, no bigger than 23cm x 12 cm
box paper tissues
pads of POST-IT notes (7.5cm x 7.5cm)
Clipboard
backpack (not on wheels)
5th Grade
** French Teachers may have specific
requests depending on French level
4th Grade
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
pencil case
Pencils
Pens
Erasers
colored pens/pencils/markers
large stick of glue
pair scissors
boxes of tissues
stapler & box of staples
roll of scotch tap
binder with dividers
Plastic sleeve folder for Music
plastic sleeve folder for French (100 pages)
plastic folder for homework
pads post-it-notes (7.5 cm x 7.5cm)
Clipboard
large A4 notebooks (no spirals)
plastic folders with elastic band
set of markers, felt pens or colored pencils
set of pencils
pencil sharpener
pencil case
** French Teachers may have specific
Erasers
requests depending on French level
Scissors
large glue sticks
red marking pens
clipboard for field trips
plastic sleeve folders with 200 + pages for Music and French
boxes paper tissues
scotch tape roll ** French Teachers may have specific
requests depending on French level
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST 2011-2012
These lists reflect the items that we are sure that
all students will need. Almost all supplies can
be bought in the larger supermarkets and in
most department stores. Below is the supplies
list in a shopping list format. On this page the
supplies are listed by subject so students know
what is needed in which class.
Supplies required for Grade 7
1
Supplies required for Grade 6
3
A4 size tri-fold folders with elastic bands
1
small (17 x 22 cm) non-spiral (not wirebound) notebook of 96 pages in grands carreaux format
1
large (21 x 29.7 cm) non-spiral (not wirebound) notebooks of 96 pages in grands carreaux format
2
large (24 x 32 cm) non-spiral (not wirebound) notebooks of 96 pages in grands carreaux format
Supply of lined A4 paper
a pencil case containing:
10
pencils
eraser
blue/black/green/red pen(s)
glue stick
scissors
pencil sharpener
white out
small stapler
A4 size, 4 ringed binder,
(classeur léger A4 – 2cm) and dividers
(for English)
2-3 packages of notebook paper
(grands carreaux format) to fit in the binder
and for use in other classes
50 plastic sleeves for saving papers
1
notebook or section of binder for math
(+ paper for homework)
a pencil case containing:
pencils
eraser
blue/black/green/red pen(s)
glue stick
scissors
pencil sharpener
white out
small stapler
a set of colored pencils or markers
a 30 cm. ruler, a compass and a protractor
a box of tissues to keep in the locker
a French-English translating dictionary for
use at home (Larousse or Robert)
USB memory stick
a simple calculator
a set of colored pencils/markers
USB key (labeled if possible)
a 30 cm ruler, compass and a protractor
A lightweight clipboard
a simple calculator
a clipboard (for use on field trips)
a box of tissues to keep in the locker
French- English dictionary (Larousse or Robert) for use at home
English language dictionary
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Supplies required for Grade 8
a pencil case containing an on-going supply of:
pencils
pens
colored markers/pencils
pencil sharpener
eraser
scissors
simple calculator
white out
stapler & staples
a ruler (15 cm)
a lightweight clipboard (General Use)
5 A4 sized 4-ring binder/classeur –
4 cm thickness (All subjects)
100 plastic sleeves – A4 size (Math, English)
lined A4 paper - graph paper (Math)
Spiral Notebook – 100 pages (Math)
5
Page dividers for binder - to fit A4,
4-ring binder and paper (All Subjects)
Lined A4 paper - grand format/grands carreaux, perfore (French)
2
tri-fold folders with elastic bands
(French, Social Studies)
2
soft-cover folder with 60 pages of plastic sleeves/
porte-documents 60 vues (1 for Science, 1 for Social Studies)
2
poster boards (Social Studies)
100 index cards (Social Studies)
French-English translating dictionary for
use at home (Beginner to Advanced French)
French-French dictionary (Larousse ou Petit
Robert) (Francophone)
other things to consider:
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tissues
water bottle
USB key
Additional information
for Algebra I &
Geometry students
For advanced math students who will be taking Algebra I or
Geometry, a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculator may be used but is not required; this model will be used in
the following years in the Upper School mathematics courses.
As these graphing calculators are expensive, you should only
purchase one if you are not likely to misplace it! (You may find
these to be less expensive in the United States or in a duty-free
store.) Otherwise, a scientific calculator (with sin, cos, tan,
square root, and exponent ^ features) is fine.
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TRANSPORT: NAVIGO PASS
If you wish to apply for a student Navigo
pass (transport card at a reduced price), please
pick up a packet (as shown for 2011-2012) from
your local railway or metro station. Complete
the form and have our Admissions Office
stamp it. You can send it off in the envelope
provided. Each year, you will receive a pre-filled form
at your home address for renewal. Please note that Paris is zone 1-2; ASP is in zone 3.
You must choose at least two zones. Students may use the card over all the zones free of
charge during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), and on public holidays .
FOR NEW
FIRST-TIME
APPLICATIONS
PROVIDE
A PHOTO
Each Year
color
Changes
Student
Details
Last Name
First Name
Day Mo Year
ZIP
TOWN
HOW TO
FILL OUT THE
NAVIGO PASS
APPLICATION
SCHOOL ADDRESS & DETAILS
SCHOOL STAMP
SEE ADMISSIONS
GRADE
EQUIVALENT
ZONES
DATE &
SIGNATURE
DO NOT FILL IN
PAYMENT
CHECK
YOUR DETAILS
OR
DIRECT
DEBIT
YOUR DETAILS
ACCT.
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ADDRESS
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AMOUNT
PAYEE
A.S.P.
PLACE
neuf et 77 cents
St Cloud
John Doe
SIGNATURE
28/08/11
99=77
DATE
AMOUNT in #
Sample check :
AMOUNT WRitten In Words
Qyattre - vingt dix
PAYER
STUB
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HOW TO WRITE A CHECK
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KNOW YOUR NUMBERS IN FRENCH
http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/ss/numbers.htm
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
zéro
un
deux
trois
quatre
cinq
six
sept
huit
neuf
dix
onze
douze
treize
quatorze
quinze
seize
dix-sept
dix-huit
dix-neuf
vingt
vingt et un
vingt-deux
vingt-trois
30 trente
31 trente et un
32 trente-deux
40 quarante
41 quarante et un
50 cinquante
51 cinquante et un
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
soixante
soixante et un
soixante-deux
soixante-trois
soixante-quatre
soixante-cinq
soixante-six
soixante-sept
soixante-huit
soixante-neuf
70 soixante-dix
71 soixante et onze
72 soixante-douze
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73
74
75
76
77
78
79
soixante-treize
soixante-quatorze
soixante-quinze
soixante-seize
soixante-dix-sept
soixante-dix-huit
soixante-dix-neuf
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
quatre-vingts
quatre-vingt-un
quatre-vingt-deux
quatre-vingt-trois
quatre-vingt-quatre
quatre-vingt-cinq
quatre-vingt-six
quatre-vingt-sept
quatre-vingt-huit
quatre-vingt-neuf
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
quatre-vingt-dix
quatre-vingt-onze
quatre-vingt-douze
quatre-vingt-treize
quatre-vingt-quatorze
quatre-vingt-quinze
quatre-vingt-seize
quatre-vingt-dix-sept
quatre-vingt-dix-huit
quatre-vingt-dix-neuf
100 cent
101 cent un
125 cent vingt-cinq
200 deux cents
201 deux cent un
243 deux cent quarante-trois
1,000
2,000
2,500
10,498
mille - 1 000 or 1.000
deux mille - 2 000 or 2.000
deux mille cinq cents - 2 500 or 2.500
dix mille quatre cent quatre-vingt-dix-huit
10.498 or 10 498
1,000,000 un million
2,000,000 deux millions
3,800,107 trois millions huit cent mille cent sept
3.800.107 or 3 800 107
a billion
un milliard
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A QUICK EXPLANATION
For the French numbers 20 through 59, counting is just like in English: the tens word (vingt,
trente, quarante, etc.) followed by the ones word (un, deux, trois). The only difference is that for 21,
31, etc., the word et (and) is introduced between the tens word and one: vingt et un, trente et un,
quarante et un, etc.
But then when 70 rolls around, instead of a new “tens” word, soixante is kept and the “ones”
word continues counting from 10. So 70, soixante-dix in French, is literally “sixty-ten.” 71 is soixante et onze (sixty and eleven), 72 is soixante-douze (sixty-twelve), and so on, up to 79.
There is no word for “eighty” in standard French,* instead 80 is quatre-vingts, literally fourtwenties (think “four-score”). 81 is quatre-vingt-un (four-twenty-one), 82 is quatre-vingt-deux
(four-twenty-two), and so on, all the way up to 89. There’s no word for ninety either, so you continue using quatre-vingt and adding from ten. 90 is quatre-vingt-dix (four-twenty-ten), 91 is quatrevingt-onze (four-twenty-eleven), etc.
In French, 100 to 999 work just like in English - just say how many hundreds and then add the
other numbers. Note that when cent is at the end of the number, it takes an s, but when it’s followed by another number, the s is dropped.
1,000+ are also similar to English, but there are a few things to note:
The separator is a period or space, rather than a comma (learn more)
Mille never takes an s
When reciting a long number, you can pause to take a breath at the
separator (after mille, million, or milliard)
Pronunciation note
The consonants at the end of the French numbers cinq, six, huit, and dix are pronounced when
at the end of a sentence or in front of a vowel. However, they drop the final sound when followed by
a word beginning with a consonant (such as cent, mille, million, mois, or livres). For example, huit
is normally pronounced [weet] and huit élèves is [wee tay lehv], but 800 is pronounced [wee sa(n)].
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SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT
Please contact the Admissions office for certificates of enrollment, ([email protected] ).
You may be required to have this document for visa or social security applications.
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KEY DATES FOR THE START OF THE ASP YEAR!
CUT THIS OUT And Stick on the Fridge FOR EASY REFERENCE!
ASP KEY DATES!
AUGUST
22
All teachers return to school
Upper School testing
24
25
29
31
Orientation Day for new families
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Sport try-outs start
Middle School Open House (7pm)
SEPTEMBER
1
2
3
5
MS Outward Bound packing day (no school Gr.7&8)
MS Gr.6 Outward Bound trip departs (5th – 9th)
7
9
12
13
15
16
New Parents Cocktail (7pm)
Many of you
will still be st
ruggling to get
internet acces
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organize ema
accounts.
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mary of some
of the import
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extended field
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trip departure
d
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Open Houses,
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events.
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formation or
cl
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contact the div
ase
ision offices.
MS Gr. 7&8 Outward Bound trip departs (2nd – 9th)
US Welcome Back picnic (5-9pm)
Community Connections Fair (9-11.30am)
First sports weekend at home
Parent Faculty Association 1st general meeting (9am)
Living Skills Seminar 1 (9am-12.30pm)
LS Open House (6.30pm)
Living Skills Seminar 2 (9am-12:30pm)
US Gr. 9&10 retreat starts (2 days)
18
20
23
28
US Gr. 11&12 retreat starts (2 days)
Living Skills Seminar 3 (8.30am-2pm)
First sports weekend away (Holland)
Upper School Open House (7pm)
OCTOBER
1
10
21
Bienvenue Cocktail (7pm)
Parent Teacher Conference Day – School closed for Lower & Middle School only
Last day of School (Toussaint Vacation)
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PARIS
41, rue Pasteur - B.P. 82 - 92216 Saint - Cloud Cedex - France
Tel. 01 41 12 82 82 Fax 01 46 02 23 90
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