a parent`s guide to 2015 - 2016

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a parent`s guide to 2015 - 2016
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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Campus Map
August 2015 and September 2015 Calendars
Calendar At-A-Glance
Clinic Requirements
School Uniforms
Sage Dining
Awty Plus
Campus Parking
Quick Reference
Bus Information
Communications
Upper School / Student Parking
Middle School / School Store information
Lower School
Preschool
Volunteering at Awty
Ways to Give
Awty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA)
Awty Rams Booster Club
Awty Dads’ Club
Fine Arts Booster Club
Annual Fund
Other Fundraising
2016 Gala
All dates and times are subject to change.
Please visit www.awty.org for the most up-to-date information.
CAMPUS MAP
Awty Field (athletics stadium)
LEGEND:
Awty School Lane
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1. Levant Foundation Building /
Administrative Offices / Upper School
Office / Café
2. Staff & Faculty Cafeteria / Fine Arts
Recital Hall
3. Computer Wing
4. Black Box Theatre / Choir Room /
Band Room (inside the PAAC)
5. PAAC / Department of Athletics
6. The Quadrangle
7. Sarofim Library
8. Two Story Building / Middle
School Office
9. Parking Garage / Maintenance and
Facilities Department
10. Science Wing
11. Lower School Building / Lower
School Office
12. Lower School Expansion
13. Kay Awty Center / Preschool Office /
Preschool Classrooms
14. Max's Houses / Preschool
Classrooms
15. Awty Plus / School
Store / Preschool Library
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I-10 Katy Freeway
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AUGUST 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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US Volleyball Tryouts Begin 3
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SAT/ACT Summer Camp
US Cross Country Begins
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SAT/ACT Summer Camp
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6:30 AM - MS Cross Country
Begins
8:30-10 AM – New Student
Orientation MS/US Only
8:30-10 AM - New MS/
US Parent Orientation &
Volunteer Fair
8:30 AM-4 PM – Book Pickup & Used Uniform Sale
10-11 AM – New Student
Language Assessment
MS/US
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8:30 AM-4 PM – Book Pickup & Used Uniform Sale
First Day of School for
Upper School
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8-9 AM – APPA Welcome
Coffee for Preschool Parents
First Day of School –
Preschool
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SAT/ACT Summer Camp
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SAT/ACT Summer Camp
First Day of School for
Middle School
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7:30 AM-3:45 PM - Regular
School Store Hours Resume
9-11 AM – Lower School
Language 2 Testing (New
Students Only)
4:30-5:30 PM – Primary
New Parent Orientation &
Volunteer Fair
5:30-6:30 PM – Primary
Meet The Teachers
5:30-6:30 PM – Awty Plus
Open House
6:30 PM - US Volleyball
Parent Meeting
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8-9 AM – APPA Welcome
Coffee for Lower School
Parents
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MS/US School Photos
SAT/ACT Summer Camp
First Day of School for
Lower School
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MS Volleyball Tryouts during
PE Class
7th & 8th Grade Boys Soccer
Tryouts during PE Class
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8-9 AM – APPA Welcome
Coffee for Middle School
Parents
4-5:30 PM - Dance
Ensemble Auditions
6-7 PM – Preschool New
Parent Meeting
6:30 PM – 12th grade Parent College Night
7:15-8:15 PM – Lower
School New Parent Meeting
8-9 AM – APPA Welcome
Coffee for Upper School
Parents
4-5:30 PM - Dance
Ensemble Auditions
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SEPTEMBER 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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8-9:30 AM – APPA Board
Meeting
1-3 PM – APPA Used
Uniform Sale
Primary School Photos
(tentative)
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Labor Day Holiday (School
Closed)
2-3:30 PM - Library Volunteers’ Meeting
6-8 PM – LS Curriculum
Night
6 PM - Dance Parent
Meeting
4 PM – Selective College
Admissions Discussion
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8-9:30 AM – APPA Used
Uniform Sale
6 PM - US Swim Parent Mtg.
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6:30 PM – 10th Grade Parent College Night
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6:30 PM – IB Diploma Meeting for 11th Grade Parents
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MS & US Fall Trips
8:15 AM – Volunteer Training Live Session - in French
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8-9 AM – Tea with the Head
of Preschool
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8-9 AM – Tea with the Head
of Lower School
6:30 PM – 9th Grade Parent
College Night
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 Holidays/School Closures
6 PM - US Boys Soccer
Parent Mtg.
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8-9:30 AM – APPA Board
Meeting
6:30 PM – Upper School
Open House
1-3 PM – APPA Used
Uniform Sale
6:30 PM – Middle School
Open House
 Secondary (MS/US) Events
PS = Preschool & Kinder / Maternelle
Primary = PS and LS
 Primary (PS/LS) Events
LS = Lower School (Gr. 1-5) / C.P. à C.M.2
Secondary = MS and US
For event locations and further details, please visit www.awty.org/schoolcalendar.
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 Athletic Events
 Fine Art Events
MS = Middle School (Gr. 6-8) / 6ème à 4ème
APPA = Awty Parents & Personnel Assoc
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7:30 PM – Celebrating Awty
– An International Evening
of Food, Wine, & Dancing
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LS Summer Readers Pizza
Party
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8 AM – Coffee with College
Counseling
8:15 AM & 12:45 PM –
Volunteer Training Live
Sessions
1:45-2:45 PM – 4th grade/
CM1 Presentation on
Hygiene
8 AM – Newcomer’s Coffee for Parents with the
Counselors
6:30 PM – Big Bend Orientation Night for Parents
Newcomer’s Day
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6-8 PM – PS Curriculum
Night
6:30 PM – 11th Grade Parent College Night
FRIDAY
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8-9:30 AM – APPA Room
Parent Meeting: Primary
6-8 PM – LS Multiclass
Teachers Curriculum Night
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THURSDAY
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7 PM – Alumni Parents
Potluck
MS & US Fall Trips
7 PM-12 AM – Senior/
Freshman Girls’ Night In
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8 AM-12 PM – ACT Test
Date
8 AM – 6 PM - Awty Chess
Tournament
7 AM – 4 PM – TMEA
District Choir Auditions
10 AM – CIS College Fair
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 Volunteer / Parent Group Events
US = Upper School (Gr. 9-12) / 3ème à Terminale
Shading = non-school days
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CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
FIRST TERM
First Day of School - US
Wednesday
August 19, 2015
First Day of School - MS
Thursday
August 20, 2015
First Day of School - LS
Friday
August 21, 2015
First Day of School - PS
Monday
August 24, 2015
Labor Day Holiday
Monday
September 7, 2015
Fall Break - PS/LS/MS/US
Monday - Friday
October 5-9, 2015
In-Service Day (No School for Students)
Monday
October 12, 2015
Last Day of First Term
Friday
November 13, 2015
SECOND TERM
First Day of Second Term
Monday
November 16, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conference Days - PS/LS/MS/US (no school for students)
Monday - Tuesday
November 23-24, 2015
Thanksgiving Holiday - PS/LS/MS/US
Wednesday - Friday November 25-27, 2015
Last Full Day before the Holiday Break
Friday
December 18, 2015
Holiday Break - PS/LS/MS/US
Saturday - Sunday
December 19, 2015 January 3, 2016
School Resumes - PS/LS/MS/US
Monday
January 4, 2016
Martin Luther King Holiday
Monday
January 18, 2016
Winter Break - PS/LS/MS/US
Monday - Friday
February 15-19, 2016
In-Service Day (No School for Students)
Monday
February 22, 2016
Last Day of Second Term
Friday
March 4, 2016
First Day of Third Term
Monday
March 7, 2016
Primary School Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school for PSLS students)
Thursday - Friday
March 24-25, 2016
THIRD TERM
Spring Break - PS/LS/MS/US
Monday - Friday
April 4-8, 2016
Graduation (tentative date pending confirmation of IB/BAC schedule)
Saturday
May 21, 2016
Memorial Day Holiday
Monday
May 30, 2016
Last Day of Third Term
Friday
June 3, 2016
Last Day of School - PS/LS/MS/US
Friday
June 3, 2016
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SCHOOL CLINIC
The clinic is staffed by two registered
nurses, Veronique Moore R.N. (French
speaking) and Gina Sharman R.N. Their
role is to provide medical care to students
who have chronic medical conditions,
treat students who become sick or injured,
and maintain health records. The State of
Texas mandates all students must have
proof of the required vaccinations on file
before he/she will be permitted to attend
the first day of school. All students entering
PK4/MS, K/GS, 1st/CP, 3rd/CE2, 5th/CM2,
6th/ 6ème, 7th/5ème, and 9th/3ème must
complete the appropriate screenings for
vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Acanthosis
Nigricans (visual inspection for diabetes).
These screenings are mandated by the
State of Texas for all children attending
school. To submit your child’s medical
information, log onto Careflow at https://
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
PARKER SCHOOL UNIFOMS:
www.parkersu.com
Shop Online! Free shipping on all web
orders over $100
Post Oak Store
1110 N. Post Oak, #140
Houston, 77055
713-681-4045
[email protected]
Summer Hours - August 1 - 29
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regular Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
careflow-3.com/awty/seniorsystemsparentlogin.aspx using your My Backpack user
name and password. Nurse Moore and
Nurse Sharman will be available to answer
questions in person beginning August 19,
2015. In the meantime, you can send an
email to [email protected] or gsharman@
awty.org and they will answer any questions or concerns.
DINING PROGRAM
APPA USED UNIFORMS:
1110 N. Post Oak, #230
Start of School Sales:
August 17-18
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Used Uniform Sales during the school
year will be held on the following dates:
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
September 1 & 29 w October 23
November 3 & 20 w December 1
January 5 & 22 w February 2
March 1, 25, & 29 w May 3 & 20
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
September 14 w November 9
December 14 w January 11
February 8 w March 14
April 11 w May 9
For more information,
visit www.awty.org/useduniforms.
The Awty International School and
Sage Dining are pleased to offer your
child/ren a community inclusive dining
program. Every student will experience
this exceptional dining program, which
features quality service, an attractive
variety of fresh menu offerings, and
your student will progress quickly
through the lunch lines. Sage Dining
has put together new menus and wonderfully exciting theme meals to spice
up the program at The Awty International School. To see the weekly menu
on the Awty website, go to Parents >
Sage Dining.
Please Note: The cost of tuition
includes lunch. If for some reason you
choose to opt out of the lunch program,
there will be no rebate from tuition.
Sage Dining will continue to be both
peanut and shellfish free.
AWTY PLUS
Awty Plus is an after school enrichment
program that provides Awty students with
the opportunity to create lifelong memories
in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Our primary goal is to provide a
diverse selection of affordable activities for
students who desire an exciting experi-
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ence. Activities include soccer, robotics,
cooking, art, sewing, dance, language
classes, and many more. To learn more
about the program and the activities offered, visit www.awty.org/awtyplus.
Registration for the Fall 2015 Session will
open on August 11 at 11:00 a.m. To register
your child/ren, go to www.awty.org/awtyplus
and click on the red registration button.
For more information, please contact Lara
Afifi, Director of Awty Plus, at 713-328-5840
or [email protected].
DRIVING & PARKING
Please help us keep our community,
especially the children, safe by respecting
the following guidelines when driving and
parking on campus:
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Drive slowly and prudently on campus. The speed limit is 5 miles per
hour.
Cell phone use, including texting, is
prohibited while driving on campus
and in carpool.
Visitors must park in spaces marked
“Visitor Parking Only.”
Handicap parking spaces require a
valid, state-issued handicap parking
placard displayed in the car.
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Parking on campus is at your own
risk. Do not leave valuables in your
car. The school is not responsible for
theft or damage to vehicles or their
contents.
Repeat parking offenders will be
towed at the owner’s expense.
Obey all posted signs and agents of
the school.
The parking lot behind the Kay Awty
Center Preschool buildings is for
faculty and staff only. This lot may not
be used for student drop-off or parent
parking.
BUS INFO
PS = Preschool
Science Wing, and Computer Wing
LS = Lower School
Café = Consists of both Café North and
Café South
Primary School = includes both the
Preschool and Lower School
Awty Field = Athletics stadium, which
includes the track, soccer field, tennis
courts, weight room, team room, and
concession stand
Secondary School = includes both the
Middle and Upper School
APPA = Awty Parents and Personnel
Association
PAAC = Performing Arts and Athletic
Center, which includes the Department
of Athletics, Booster Bistro, dance room,
weight room, locker rooms, choir room,
band room, and the Black Box Theatre
FABC = Fine Arts Booster Club
US = Upper School
KAC = Kay Awty Center
LFB = Levant Foundation Building
The Globe = Lower School multi-purpose
room located on the second floor of the
Lower School building
Due to an increase in pedestrian traffic
crossing Awty School Lane, please be patient during traffic delays and please watch
for pedestrians crossing the street.
Any violation of these rules may result
QUICK REFERENCE
MS = Middle School
in loss of driving privileges on school
property.
RBC = Rams Booster Club
ADC = Awty Dads’ Club
A = Awty Alumni Association
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AAPA = Awty Alumni Parents Association
The Awty International School contracts with AFC Transportation to provide bus service to and from school. In
a city as large as Houston, the buses
must pick-up and drop-off students at
designated bus stops rather than each
rider’s home.
To schedule your child/ren for one
of the bus routes for the 2015-2016
school year, please register your
child by completing the online bus
registration form at www.awty.org/
busform1516.
For more information about Awty’s Bus
Service including the schedule, routes,
and rules, please log onto the Parent
Portal on Awty’s website and go to
Resources > Bus Service.
The Courtyard = The patio area between
the Middle School building and the Sarofim Library
The Quad = Quadrangle, the centralized
area between the PAAC, Sarofim Library,
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COMMUNICATIONS
MY BACKPACK
My Backpack allows parents to access
student information electronically. My
Backpack gives parents convenient and
private access to their child’s schedule,
attendance information, and term grades
over a secure, password-protected internet
connection. Invoices are also posted in
My Backpack on the 15th of every month.
You can access My Backpack through the
parent portal or by using the Quicklinks
menu on the Awty website. For new
parents, your user name and password will
be sent to you once enrollment has been
completed.
WEBSITE
The website is one of the school’s primary
forms of communication with parents. Parents have their own portal where they can
obtain the latest information including calendars, events, directories, online forms,
and more. To access this portal, you click
on “Login” at the top of the Awty website.
You will use the same user name and
password you use to access My Backpack.
If you lose or forget this information, please
contact your child’s division assistant:
Preschool: Hedy Mankarios, ext. 5870
Lower School: Marylyn Raia, ext. 5830
Middle School: Lamis Boz, ext. 5813
Upper School: Marie-Hélène Nguyen, ext. 5826
Through the Awty website, you can sign
up to receive Awty News Alerts by visiting
the Awty News web page and clicking on
the alerts icon in the top right corner. In
the pop-up window, simply select how you
would like to receive the alert for each
category. You can select any number of
categories. When finished click the “Update” button. It is that easy! Once you’ve
signed up, you will receive a text message
and/or email every time a news item is
posted.
You can also sign up to receive alerts about
a particular athletic team. First go to the
Teams web page and select the athletic
team you want to follow. At the top of each
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athletic team page, there is an alerts icon.
Click on this icon and a pop-up window
should open. Here, you can sign up to
receive team updates and event reminders!
Available updates include postponements,
cancellations, and event results. When
finished click the “Update” button.
of the students, parents, and personnel of
Awty. The directory and/or the database
shall not be given or sold to any external source, and those affiliated with the
school are expected to respect this policy.
None of the school directories should be
used for commercial use. Do not publish.
MASS EMAILS
If you have any questions about the school
directory, please contact your child’s division assistant.
Awty frequently communicates to families
via mass emails. The school sends out
regular emails regarding events, photos,
board news, Awty Plus announcements,
Awty invoices, and more. Mass emails are
also sent out to Awty families during emergency situations. It is extremely important
that the school has at least one good email
address for each family. To ensure you
receive emails from Awty, please be sure
to provide a current email address to the
Business Office at [email protected]. If
you find during the school year that you
are no longer receiving emails from Awty,
here are a few steps you can take:
1. Add [email protected] to your email
contact list.
2. Check your Spam/Junk folder.
3. Check with your internet provider to
see if emails from [email protected]
are being blocked/filtered. Ask them
to allow emails from this address to
come through to your mailbox. If you are using a company email
address (i.e., [email protected]
or [email protected]), check
with the IT Administrator and ask them
to allow all emails from this address.
4. If you are still not receiving Awty emails
after following steps 1-3, please send
an email to [email protected].
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
A searchable online student directory as
well as a staff/faculty directory is available
through My Backpack. The school also has
a parent directory in the parent portal on the
Awty website.
The directory is for the exclusive benefit
AWTY NOTES
This weekly electronic communication
is emailed out to all Awty parents and
it is also posted on the website each
Friday during the school year, beginning August 21, 2015. Awty Notes is
your access to the week ahead. This
publication provides information for
each division as well as events, parent
volunteer groups, and more.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Awty is on Facebook and Twitter. The
school regularly posts photos, news,
and event information on these social
media outlets. On Facebook, look for
The Awty International School. On
Twitter, look for awtyintlschool.
PHOTO RELEASE
Awty representatives may photograph
and/or video any and all school events/
activities for the school’s use in print,
video, electronic publications, social
media, and media relations. This
statement serves as public notice of
the school’s intent to do so for the
2015-2016 school year. If you object to
the use of your child’s photograph and/
or video, you have the right to withhold
its release by contacting Gwen Cario,
Director of Communications, in writing
at [email protected].
UPPER SCHOOL
The first day of school for Upper School
(US) students is Wednesday, August 19,
2015. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. and
pick-up begins at 3:35 p.m. Here are some
helpful tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
• Students should have ordered textbooks from the School Store prior to
arriving at school on the first day.
• Summer reading lists for each grade
may be found on the Awty website
under Student Life > School Store.
• Students should have purchased
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uniforms through Parker Uniforms
(www.parkersu.com).
Students are encouraged to set up
their lockers when they pick up their
books before the first day of classes.
Locker number lists will be posted
outside the US office.
Awty is a BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device) school. Please visit the
Awty website to see what computing devices are recommended. Go
to Academics > Technology in the
Classroom.
UPCOMING US EVENTS
New Student Orientation
Monday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
New Parent Orientation & Volunteer Fair
Monday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
The Globe - 2nd floor of
the Lower School Building
New Student Language Assessment
Monday, August 17
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
Secondary School Photos
Wednesday, August 26
Students must wear the full dress uniform.
APPA Welcome Coffee for US Parents
Friday, August 28
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
Newcomers Day for MS/US
Wednesday, September 9
Students receive a badge with their name
and they add a star for each year they
have been at Awty.
Fall Trips for MS/US Students
September 17-18
9th, 10th, and 12th grade students go on
an overnight excursion to integrate new
students and enable them to develop friendships and to aquaint students and teachers.
Information and forms for each trip may be
found on the Awty website under News &
Events > Fall Trips
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Students should bring all school
supplies, textbooks, and a portable
computing device.
• Students will be assigned an email
account, user name, and password
so they may access the Awty network.
This access also allows for printing
from any location on campus.
• Students will receive individual class
supply lists from their teachers in their
first class meetings.
US OFFICE
Sam Waugh
Head of Upper School
713-328-5809
[email protected]
Robert Sload
Deputy Head of Upper School
713-328-5822
[email protected]
Marie-Hélène Nguyen
Executive Assistant to the
Head of Upper School
713-328-5826
[email protected]
Upper School Open House
Tuesday, September 22
6:30 p.m. in Café North
An evening program in which parents
follow their child’s schedule and meet with
each of their teachers to hear about the
program and the teacher’s expectations.
STUDENT PARKING
Students wishing to park on campus
must register for a parking permit. This
registration form can be found on the Awty
website under the Student Life tab. Click
on the 2015-2016 Student Parking Form
link and complete the registration form.
Parking forms must be completed before
August 1 to be considered for priority park-
ing. Parking is limited; assignments are
prioritized by grade level with 12th Grade/
TLE and 11th Grade/1ère students having
first consideration.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
The first day of school for Middle School
(MS) students is Thursday, August 20,
2015. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. and end
at 3:35 p.m. Here are some helpful tips to
start the school year off rightt:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
• Students are strongly encouraged to
set up their lockers when they pick
up their books before the first day of
school. Locker numbers will be posted
at the book sale (August 17-18) and
outside the MS office. Locks and other
locker supplies will be available at the
book sale. All students are required
to have the same type of lock (Master
Brand Combination Lock with a pre-set
Number Code).
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• MS students should bring pens,
pencils, paper, a binder, textbooks, and
a portable computer which complies
with our BYOD Policy (Bring Your Own
Device). Please review the BYOD
policy at www.awty.org > Academics >
Technology in the Classroom.
• Students will receive a supply list from
their individual teachers in their first
class meetings.
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Students will be assigned an email
account, user name, and password
so they can access the Awty network.
Students will be able to print to school
printers located conveniently around
campus and access the school’s
filtered, wireless network from any
location on campus.
International Section students should
bring their Awty agenda and French
Section students should bring their
French agenda “cahier de texte”. Both
can be purchased at the School Store.
UPCOMING MS EVENTS
New Student Orientation
Monday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
New Parent Orientation & Volunteer Fair
Monday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
The Globe - 2nd floor of
the Lower School Building
New Student Language Assessment
Monday, August 17
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
Secondary School Photos
Wednesday, August 26
Students must wear the full dress uniform.
APPA Welcome Coffee for MS Parents
Thursday, August 27
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
MS OFFICE
Tom Beuscher
Head of Middle School
713-328-5812
[email protected]
Newcomers Day for MS/US
Wednesday, September 9
Students receive a badge with their name
and they add a star for each year they
have been at Awty.
Lamis Boz
Executive Assistant to the
Head of Middle School
713-328-5813
[email protected]
Fall Trips for MS/US Students
September 17-18
Each grade goes on an overnight excursion
to integrate new students and enable them
to develop friendships and to aquaint students and teachers. Information and forms
for each trip may be found on the Awty
website under News & Events > Fall Trips
Middle School Open House
Tuesday, September 29
6:30 p.m. in Café North
An evening program in which parents
follow their child’s schedule and meet with
each of their teachers to hear about the
program and the teacher’s expectations.
SCHOOL STORE INFORMATION
The School Store is an important and
convenient source for most of the students’
needs on campus. It stocks not only
course books and supplies but also PE
uniforms, uniform sweatshirts and jackets,
and various items with the Awty logo such
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as mugs, water bottles, and baseball caps.
Information regarding the store including
book lists may be found online by selecting Student Life > School Store. The store
is located in room 511 at the south end of
campus just past the Preschool building.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For questions or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
either Janet Bridger at [email protected]
(ext. 5858) or April Gonzalez at [email protected] (ext. 5803).
LOWER SCHOOL
The first day of school for Lower School
(LS) students is Friday, August 21, 2015.
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up
begins at 2:50 p.m. Here are some helpful
tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
• Parents need to complete the
transportation form and submit it to
the school before the first day. It can
be found on the school’s website in
the Parent Portal under Resources >
•
Primary School.
Preschool students with a Lower
School sibling can be picked up in the
Lower School carpool line.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Parents may park at Awty Field (athletics stadium) and walk their Lower
School student to their homeroom
classroom.
• The homeroom teacher provides the
children with school supplies and
UPCOMING LS EVENTS
New Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 19
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. w Café
Meet the Teacher
Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w LS Classrooms
Awty Plus Open House
Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w Kay Awty Center
(located in the Preschool building)
This is a come and go event.
APPA Welcome Coffee for LS Parents
Wednesday, August 26
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
New Parent Q and A
Thursday, August 27
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. w The Globe
(located in the Lower School building)
For Lower School Parents
Lower School Parent Curriculum Night
with Homeroom Teachers
Wednesday, September 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. w The Globe
Primary School Photos
Tuesday, September 1 (tentative)
Students in Kinder/GS to 5th Grade/
CM2 must wear the full dress uniform.
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textbooks.
Sage Dining begins snack and lunch
service.
Students may bring a refillable water
bottle (max. 15 cm tall) filled with
water. Drinking fountains and water
stations are available.
Lower School students wear uniform
clothing and shoes daily.
LS OFFICE
Cintra Horn
Head of Lower School
713-328-5925
[email protected]
Marylyn Raia
Executive Assistant to the
Head of Lower School
713-328-5830
[email protected]
Lower School Parent Curriculum Night
with Multiclass Teachers (Art, Spanish, PE,
Music, FBS English, Dutch, French, Tech.)
Tuesday, September 8
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. w The Globe
Tea with the Head of Lower School
Thursday, September 24
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. w Café South
LOWER SCHOOL BILINGUAL TEACHER ASSISTANTS
During the 2015-2016 school year, the
Lower School will have a pilot program of
six bilingual teacher assistants. We are
testing assistants as a way to support
bilingual language learning.
The following teachers will have an assistant. The target language is also listed
after the teacher’s name.
 1st grade - Pam Wellen / French;
 CE1 - Brigitte Poupard / French;
 3rd grade - Lisa Wolff / Spanish;
 4th grade - Caroline Lassiter / Spanish;
 FBS English CP to CM2 - Wendy Weil /
English; and
 Music 1st to 5th - Lori Wagner / Spanish
Parents of students who might be in one
of the homerooms should have already
received notification in May.
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PRESCHOOL
The first day of school for Preschool (PS)
students is Monday, August 24, 2015.
Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and pick-up
begins at 2:45 p.m. Here are some helpful
tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY
• Parents need to complete the
transportation form and submit it to
the school before the first day. It can
be found on the school’s website in
the Parent Portal under Resources >
•
Primary School.
Preschool students with a Lower
School sibling can be picked up in the
Lower School carpool line.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Parents are invited to park in the
parking garage in a visitor space and
walk their Preschooler to their homeroom classroom.
• Awty provides a green book bag on
the first day of school. The book
UPCOMING PS EVENTS
New Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 19
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. w Café
Meet the Teacher
Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w PS Classrooms
Awty Plus Open House
Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w Kay Awty Center
(located in the Preschool building)
This is a come and go event.
APPA Welcome Coffee for PS Parents
Tuesday, August 25
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
New Parent Q and A
Thursday, August 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. w The Globe
(located in the Lower School building)
For Preschool Parents
Preschool Parent Curriculum Night
with Homeroom Teachers
Thursday, September 3
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. w Kay Awty Center
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bag is given out by the homeroom
teacher.
The homeroom teacher also provides
the children with school supplies for
use in school.
Sage Dining begins snack and lunch
service.
Kindergarten students wear a school
uniform daily.
PS OFFICE
Stanley Way
Head of Preschool
713-328-5820
[email protected]
Hedy Mankarios
Preschool Administrative Assistant
713-328-5870
[email protected]
Primary School Photos
Tuesday, September 1 (tentative)
Students in Kinder/GS to 5th Grade/
CM2 must wear the full dress uniform.
Tea with the Head of Preschool
Wednesday, September 23
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. w Café South
GETTING INVOLVED
We welcome your involvement! Preschool
parents are encouraged to complete the
volunteer training so they can serve as
room parents and/or assist on field trips
and during special events.
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The Preschool’s special events include
a Lire en Fête, Halloween Parade, a
Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Performance, Mardi Gras Parade, Go Texan
Day, Kindergarten Graduation, and many
more.
More information about volunteering at
Awty and details about the volunteer training can be found on the page 13.
VOLUNTEERING AT AWTY
It is our goal to make sure our volunteers
have an excellent experience at Awty and
are informed of upcoming volunteer opportunities. There are many organizations at
Awty in which you can become a member,
but in order to volunteer on campus in any
activity involving Awty students, you must
complete the volunteer approval process.
STEP 1:
Each parent must first undergo a background check (www.awty.org/backgroundcheck). Depending on the kind of
background check being performed (local
or international), it can take days or weeks.
The information received from this is confidential and will be stored away securely.
STEP 2:
Parents must then take an Abuse Prevention Training course.
a. The training is offered online year
round in English. In order to begin the
training, you must first complete the
online background check form. A link,
along with a personal login and pass-
SIGN-IN RULES
All volunteers and parents who visit the
campus must first register at any of the
school offices – the Levant Foundation Building, the Preschool office, the
Lower School office, the Middle School
office, or the Upper School office. Visitors must check in with the receptionist
and receive a name badge before proceeding to their campus destination.
Those who are on the Approved
Volunteer List will wear a colored name
badge stating their name and the date
of their visit. Those who are not on
the list will wear a white name badge
stating their name and the date of their
visit. This policy will be strictly enforced
by our staff and faculty to ensure the
safety of all of our students.
word, will be emailed upon receiving the
background check.
b. We also offer an in-house training
at the beginning of the school year in
English and French. The dates, times,
and locations are as follows:
English Training Session
September 10, 2015
8:15 a.m. in Café North or
12:45 p.m. in the Giles O’Malley
Foundation Board Room
French Training Session
September 17, 2015
8:15 a.m. in Café North
If enough people RSVP, we will offer a
second session in the afternoon
c. For those interested in attending the
in-house training, please RSVP with
Volunteer Coordinator Kaitlyn Pflughaupt
at [email protected].
STEP 3:
After all the necessary paperwork and
training are completed, the parent will be
marked as approved in the Awty Database
and will appear on an “Approved Volunteer
List” which is updated weekly and checked
by faculty and/or staff each time a volunteer
steps foot on campus. This list can be found
in the Parent Portal on the Awty website
under Resources > Volunteer Information.
STEP 4:
Volunteer Approval Status lasts five years.
Once the five years are up, a reminder
email will be sent to each parent to renew
their status.
Parents are strongly encouraged to begin
the volunteer approval process as soon
as possible in order to beat the rush at the
beginning of the year, which can lead to a
delay in background checks and missed
volunteer opportunities.
If you have any questions, please
contact Kaitlyn Pflughaupt, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 713-328-5800 or
[email protected].
WAYS TO DONATE
Awty is a 501(c)3 charitable organization
which raises funds and offers donors a
tax-deduction for their gifts. All donors to the
school receive an acknowledgment and official gift receipt to use when filing taxes. We
ask ALL families to make a gift to the Annual
Fund (see page 18), and you will be asked
to support various programs and projects as
well. Options for how to make a gift include:
 Charge donations to your account on MyBackpack, and they are included in your bill.
 Give online using a credit card or charging
your school account.
 Pledge now and pay later, either in a lump
sum or through monthly or quarterly payments. We will remind you when payments
are due, with June 30 the absolute deadline
for making full payment on annual gifts.
 Write and mail a check payable to The Awty
International School and signify donation in
the memo line.
 If you work for a matching gift company,
send us the forms needed to have your
company match your donation of money and/
or volunteer hours. It’s an employee benefit
that helps Awty!
 Donate gifts-in-kind such as Auction
items for the Gala, or books, other supplies,
electronics. Be sure to check with us before
making an in-kind donation to make sure we
need and can use what you intend to donate.
 Gifts can be made in honor of a teacher
or family member or in memory of a loved
one. We notify honorees or the family of a
deceased person when such gifts are made.
Any questions about your giving to Awty?
Contact one of the advancement staffers
listed on page 18.
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APPA
The Awty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA) is the main volunteer organization at The Awty International School. It
serves as the parent’s voice in the school,
and works to represent the views of its
members across the Awty community. The
APPA also supports Awty’s administration,
parents, and students. All Awty parents are
automatically members of the APPA and are
encouraged to attend monthly meetings.
The purpose of the APPA is as follows:
1. To promote understanding and
cooperation amongst the parents, the
students attending the school, and the
school’s administration and faculty.
2. To maintain a permanent dialogue
between the parents and the administration of the school and its faculty in
order to promote understanding and
APPA OFFICERS
Suneeta Rangwani, President
[email protected]
Genoveva Jeanneret,
Vice President, French
[email protected]
Karen Haug,
Vice President, International
[email protected]
Jill Munk, Past President
[email protected]
Yanam Fozzani, Secretary
[email protected]
Cherie Chalk, Parliamentarian
[email protected]
Debbi Gadin, Treasurer
[email protected]
Ana-Maria Nicolae, PSLS Secretary
[email protected]
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cooperation between them.
3. To promote cultural, artistic, social,
recreational, athletic, fundraising, or
other activities for the benefit of the
school community.
4. To provide a forum at periodic meetings for the discussion of matters
of common interest concerning the
school community.
5. To support the school in its educational objectives consistent with the
standards and methods used both in
France and in the U.S.
organization counts on your membership
to help enhance the education of all of our
students.
Questions? Please visit www.awty.org/
appa or contact Suneeta Rangwani, APPA
President, at 281-804-5086 or rangwani@
me.com.
APPA Membership Fee
As a convenience for our families, the APPA
membership fee is automatically added to
the tuition billing. The focus of the APPA
is to support our students and staff with
volunteer and financial resources and the
ROOM PARENTS
Room parents serve as a connection
between parents and teachers. They
are responsible for facilitating communications about classroom/grade-level
activities such as field trips, projects,
and parties. They also organize
classroom volunteers and serve as a
resource for other parents.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VOLUNTEER FAIR
All parents are invited to the Volunteer Fair in the Globe on one of two upcoming dates:
August 17 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. for Middle School and Upper School or August 19 from
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Preschool and Lower School. Parents can visit various information
tables, sign up for volunteer opportunities (including Room Parents), and meet with other
parents.
MORNING COFFEE KICK-OFFS
The APPA will host a morning coffee for all parents to meet families with students in the
same grade/division, better understand the role of the APPA at the school, and have discussion with the Head of each respective school. Preschool parents will meet on Tuesday,
August 25; Lower School parents on Wednesday, August 26; Middle School parents on
Thursday, August 27; and Upper School parents on Friday, August 28. All Morning Coffees
will be held from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Café North.
CELEBRATING AWTY
Join us in Celebrating Awty with an international evening of wine, fun, and dancing on
Friday, September 4, 2015 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Café. Delicious tastes from
around the world will be served. Bring a bottle of wine from your native country to share in
Awty’s Tasting Room. Event Chairs are Ashley Amy and Marcia Vilas. Tickets are $15 per
person and can be charged to your school account. This is a popular event, so RSVP early
at www.awty.org/celebrating_awty! Adults only – 21 years of age and older.
RAMS BOOSTER CLUB
The Bylaws of the Awty Rams Booster
Club (RBC) state: “The purpose of The
Club shall be to support, encourage, and
advance amateur athletic competition at
The Awty International School. All proceeds shall be used to promote sporting
participation, improve the sporting environment, and generally to raise the level and
quality of all sports at the school.”
nity to bring our large and diverse school
community together. Most notably, this
means organizing the huge and popular
Homecoming festivities in early November.
Anyone is welcome to join the Booster
Club, and all families with children participating on an Awty Rams MS or US team
are automatically enrolled. The membership fee is $50.00 per family, per year.
We on the board of the Booster Club
extend that mission to promote Awty
school spirit within and between the school
divisions, using athletics as an opportu-
Your children know us as the group that
runs the Booster Bistro every morning
during MS and US break. With the proceeds from this snack bar, the Awty Rams
HOMECOMING
Booster Club has funded a wide range of
experiences and equipment for the Athletics Department over the years, including
year-end team parties, team dinners while
at tournaments, equipment and uniforms,
improvements to the athletics fields, and
coming this year, the renovation of the
sports hallway in the PAAC.
Questions?
Please contact Melissa Halow, Booster
Club President, at melhalow8993@gmail.
com.
RBC OFFICERS
Mark your calendars for Awty’s 2015 Homecoming Week!
November 9 – 13, 2015
Melissa Halow
President
[email protected]
During Homecoming Week, Awty students, faculty, and staff participate in activities
around campus including several themed spirit days such as Pajama Day, Clash Day,
and Green & Gold T-shirt Day.
Ronda Devins
Vice President
[email protected]
A pep rally will be held Friday morning and the Homecoming Soccer Game will take
place at 7:00 p.m. at Awty Field. The entire Awty community is invited to come out and
support the Awty soccer team. Homecoming is the perfect time to celebrate, connect,
and enjoy Awty’s spirit! Homecoming week truly has something for everyone.
Katie Fields
Treasurer
[email protected]
We look forward to seeing you!
Cheri Chalk
Secretary
[email protected]
Questions?
Please contact John Hoye, Director of Athletics, at 713-328-5818 or [email protected].
For the latest on Awty Athletics, please visit www.awty.org/athletics
and follow us on twitter at @AwtyAthletics.
Michelle Balthazar
Purchasing
[email protected]
BACK TO SCHOOL BOOT CAMP
Awty Athletics will again offer a Back to
School Boot Camp for parents! Join us
after morning carpool for intense, fun and
challenging workouts at “Camp Awty” to
energize your day. Classes will be held
from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Awty Field
on Mondays and Thursdays beginning
August 31 through October 1. The cost of
the camp is $80.00, which will be charged
to your school account. (ten person minimum necessary) To register or for more
information, contact John Hoye, Director
of Athletics, at [email protected].
Annie Dunkin
Bistro Manager
[email protected]
Claudia Fernandez
Spirit Wear
[email protected]
Regina Lelo de Larrea
Spirit Wear
[email protected]
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AWTY DADS’ CLUB
The Awty Dads’ Club (ADC) provides a
community for Dads to socialize as well as
support the development and cultivation of
the school and its mission. Membership is
free and open to all Awty parents, moms
and dads alike.
The Dads’ Club organizes social and
networking events throughout the year that
are open to all Awty parents including:
• New school year welcome Happy
Hour;
• Homecoming BBQ at Awty Field to
support the Student Council;
• An evening of beer and BBQ at Saint
Arnold’s Brewery;
• Saturday morning soccer/futbol
games and tennis;
SOCIAL EVENTS
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Golf Day Out;
Beverage Tasting Night;
And more...
If you have questions or would like to
be on our distribution list for events,
please contact: Jay Kalra, President, at
[email protected] or Ray Drexler, Vice
President, at [email protected].
ADC OFFICERS
Jay Kalra, President
[email protected]
NEW YEAR HAPPY HOUR
Every fall the Dad’s Club hosts a Back-to-School Happy Hour at a local venue. It is a
chance to talk to ADC officers and get information about our group and the school in
general. Details for this year’s event will be provided at the start of school.
BEER BASH AT SAINT ARNOLD’S BREWERY
The Saint Arnold’s Bash will take place in the fall on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Houston’s very own Saint Arnold’s Brewery (2000 Lyons Avenue). Although this is a Dad’s Club
event, all adults (21 years of age and older) are welcome. This is a great laid back event
where guests enjoy some local beer and BBQ. Come relax and visit with other Awty folks.
Bring along family and friends for a great night out.
HOMECOMING BBQ
Do you enjoy grilling? Do you enjoy the game of soccer? If you answered yes to these
questions, then come out and help at the Awty Dads’ Club BBQ during the Homecoming
Soccer Game on Friday, November 13, 2015. The Dads’ Club does the cooking for the
student council at the annual homecoming soccer game. It’s a fun night out supporting the
Awty Rams.
AND MORE...
Ray Drexler, Vice President
[email protected]
Mark Smithard
[email protected]
Danny Bahrani, Alumni Liaison
[email protected]
TENNIS
Saturday Mornings
Held at Awty Field (athletics stadium)
from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Contact Todd Feder at todd@
cdlanguage.com to be added to the
distribution list.
SATURDAY SOCCER
Awty moms, dads, and alumni parents
are invited to come out and join in on a
friendly soccer match held on Saturdays
from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Awty Field (athletics stadium).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What do I need to do?
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Turn up and join the game
Do I need to be fit?
NO! Most of us aren’t...
What should I wear?
• Shoes: Artificial Turf / Indoor Soccer
shoes are best. Please no full cleats.
• Shirts: Bring two shirts - one white, one
any other color. No grey or white/color
combinations
What else should I bring?
Water/drinks, a towel, a change of clothing, and a sense of fun!
FINE ARTS BOOSTER CLUB
The Fine Arts Booster Club (FABC) is a
group that loves anything and everything
fine arts at Awty. The FABC is committed to
helping Awty’s Fine Arts programs—band,
choir, dance, drama, orchestra, and the
visual arts—meet their goals. They believe
Awty’s artists deserve as much support
as the FABC can possibly give them to
achieve excellence in the arts and exceed
their own expectations.
The Fine Arts Booster Club primarily
organizes and holds fundraisers with the
proceeds directly benefiting the objectives
of the various programs. FABC volunteers
also help behind the scenes to assist
teachers during school performances, special events, and state competitions. One of
the FABC’s major projects launched during
2014-2015 was the Fine Arts Canteen,
an afternoon snack bar located next to the
Recital Hall. The Canteen has become
a welcome addition to the after-school
routine of many tired and hungry students,
FINE ARTS EVENTS
Dance Ensemble Auditions
August 27-28
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Dance Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 2
6:00 p.m.
TMEA District Choir Auditions
Saturday, September 19
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IB Theatre Trip to New York
October 14-17
TMEA Region Choir Auditions
Saturday, October 17
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Middle School Fall
Instrumental Concert
Monday, October 19
and it has continually helped raise funds
for the arts throughout the school year. In
March 2015, the FABC spearheaded the
first celebration of Fine Arts Month at
Awty!
We welcome all inquiries at:
[email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
FABC OFFICERS
6:00 p.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
Upper School Fall
Instrumental Concert
Tuesday, October 20
6:00 p.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
IB Theatre Show
October 29-31
7:00 p.m. w Black Box Theatre
4th/5th Grades Music
Ensemble/Choir Fall Show
Wednesday, November 4
8:30 a.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
Rita Murdoch
President
[email protected]
Noël Hudson
Vice President & Treasurer
[email protected]
Monica Fulton
[email protected]
Anastasia Lim Willoughby
[email protected]
Amy Pierce
[email protected]
TMEA Region Choir Clinic & Concert
November 6-7
Tallowood Baptist Church
JOIN FABC TODAY
Everyone in the Awty community is welcome to be a part of the Fine Arts Booster
Club. Become a member. Volunteer at
the Canteen or in FABC’s various projects.
Through your contributions, you are supporting the ongoing emergence of a strong
and vibrant Fine Arts program that works
towards providing Awty’s students and the
entire community with an even richer and
more diverse experience.
There are greater and more exciting things
in store for the Fine Arts Booster Club in
the coming school year. We want you to
be a part of them.
To become a member, please visit www.
awty.org/fabcmembershipform.
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THE AWTY ANNUAL FUND
WHAT?
A gift to The Awty Annual Fund is the first
and most important gift we ask of each
family every year. It is an investment in
Awty and therefore an investment in the
academic future of your child. Awty Annual
Fund dollars are yearly gifts of unrestricted
support for the school, representing 4% of
the annual operating budget. That 4% is the
“margin of excellence!”
WHY?
Awty Annual Fund dollars go to work right
away to ensure our faculty and staff receive
vital training, our students have access to
cutting edge technology in the classroom,
our facilities nurture student exploration and
learning, students from diverse and international backgrounds have equal access to
an Awty education, and to support artistic
and athletic greatness. All of this is what
makes Awty Houston’s premier choice in
international education!
WHEN?
Now! By making your gift or pledge now,
you help the school save time and resources. Your early commitment will help us build
momentum around the campaign, save
money on marketing, and allow our staff
and volunteers time to focus on educating
new members of the Awty community
HOW?
Please visit www.awty.org/give2awty, or
login to your My Backpack account, to make
your gift today! We also appreciate gifts of
stock, checks, credit card, and much more.
The Awty Annual Fund should be a part of
every family’s giving plan every year. If you
have questions, or would like assistance
in planning your Awty philanthropic giving,
please contact Chantel Olufsen, Director of
The Awty Annual Fund, at 713-328-5816 or
[email protected]. For more information,
visit www.awty.org/annual_fund.
Your gift matters and changes the lives
of every Awty student, faculty, and staff!
Thank you!
GIVING LEVELS
1956 SOCIETY
Kay Awty Founders
($25,000 and Above)
Trustees Circle
($10,000 - $24,999)
Head of School's Circle
($5,000 - $9,999)
Member
($1,956 - $4,999)
Un Mil Pour Awty
($1,000 - $1,955)
Awty Advocates
($500 - $999)
Awty Partners
(up to $499)
OTHER FUNDRAISING
In addition to the Annual Fund, Gala
and capital fundraising conducted by the
Advancement Office, other groups such
as parent organizations and student clubs
may solicit support for their particular
projects. We make every effort to regulate
the timing and extent of these fundraising
activities, but please know that parents are
under no obligation to respond to every
appeal that comes their way. The Annual
Fund is and always will be the top fundraising priority for Awty!
If you are a leader in a special fundraising
project, you MUST complete the online
Fundraising Activity Request form located
on Awty's website in the Parent Portal
under the Advancement element.
You will then need to meet with Kevin
McTernan, Chief Advancement Officer, at
least two weeks before you plan to begin
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your project to have the project plans
reviewed and approved.
In addition, there are several rebate programs which generate modest support for
the school. You can help Awty earn “a little
extra” every time you do your shopping
with one of these retailers:
Amazon.com Rebate Program
Randall’s Good Neighbor Program
Bubbles - Labels for Everyday Life
Goodsearch.com & Goodshop.com
Kroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor
Donation Program
Target’s Take Charge of Education
To find out more or to start earning cash
for the school, go to Awty’s website under
Supporting Awty > Fundraisers > Rebate and Reward Programs.
ADVANCEMENT
DEPARTMENT
Kevin McTernan
Chief Advancement Officer
713-328-5836 / [email protected]
Gwen Cario
Director of Communications
713-328-5837 / [email protected]
Lauren Linn
Director of Events
713-328-5852 / [email protected]
Carol Nash
Coordinator & Database Manager
713-328-5861 / [email protected]
Chantel Olufsen
Director of Annual Fund & Alumni
713-328-5816 / [email protected]
2016 AWTY GALA
C'EST PARIS
Gala Chairs Mariella de Jong, Genoveva
Jeanneret, Florence Shaw, and Miri
Wilkins invite you to join them at Awty’s
2016 Gala, C'est Paris, set for Saturday,
March 12, 2016, at Hilton Americas located
in downtown Houston. Come enjoy the
wonder of the "City of Lights" as Awty tips
its hat to a very influential culture at the
school.
The evening will start with a reception at
7:00 p.m. and will feature a seated dinner,
live auction, entertainment, and music that
will keep you dancing until 1:00 a.m.
$5,000. See below for
more information.
Online Auction: Help us keep the auction
flying high by supporting us with in-kind
donation items including dining certificates,
concert and sporting event tickets/experiences, luxury goods, and exotic getaways.
You also have the opportunity to purchase
one of six themed tables, starting at
TABLE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
“La Tour Eiffel” $50,000
Includes the following:
• A premiere table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Name and/or logo prominently displayed
at grand entrance
• Full page, color advertisement in the
gala program (inside front or back cover)
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• Select wines at table
• Bottle of champagne
• A table host gift
“Musée du Louvre” $25,000
Includes the following:
• A preferred table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Name and/or logo prominently displayed
at grand entrance
• Full page, black and white advertisement in the gala program
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• Select wines at table
• A table host gift
“Champs-Élysées” $20,000
Includes the following:
• A preferred table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Name and/or logo prominently displayed
at grand entrance
• Full page, black and white advertisement in the gala program
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• A table host gift
“Notre-Dame de Paris” $15,000
Includes the following:
• An exclusive table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Name and/or logo prominently displayed
at grand entrance
• Half page, black and white advertisement in the gala program
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• A table host gift
“Place Vendôme” $10,000
Includes the following:
• A table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Half page, black and white advertisement in the gala program
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• A table host gift
“Opéra Garnier” $5,000
Includes the following:
• A table for 10
• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception
• Quarter page, black and white advertisement in the gala program
• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on
table signage, on thank you display, and
on our website for one year
• A table host gift
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Mariella de Jong
Genoveva Jeanneret
Florence Shaw
Miri Wilkins
To volunteer, make a donation to the
live/silent auctions, purchase a table,
or for more information, go to www.
awty.org/gala2016 or contact Lauren
Linn, Director of Events, at 713-3285852 or [email protected].
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