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FAIS: Portland’s newest IB World School PAG E 4 - 5

First class to go to China in Gilkey’s history PAG E 6 - 7

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___________________________________ Head of School: Pam Dreisin

___________________________________ School Address: 8500 NW Johnson Street Portland, OR 97229

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In this issue: __________________________________ From the Head of School 1 Highlights from 2009-2010 School year 2-3 The International Baccalaureate at FAIS 4-5 First Gilkey China Trip 6-7 FAIS Annual Report 2008-2009 8-12 Alumni News 13-15 Students Respond to Haiti Earthquake 16 Save the Date Calendar Inside Back Cover

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FAIS is a WeatherBug® location.

Check current weather conditions at www.weatherbug.com Photographs contributed by: Penelope Babst, Patricia Blood, Lake Oswego Photographers, Lauren Brooks Photography, Nancy Renwick, Diana Stepleton, Tien Whyte, and several unknown photographers.

Photo at left: Students learn Chinese calligraphy while attending school in Beijing.

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An Open Door to the World...

Dear FAIS Families and Friends,

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his summer during an admissions interview, a family asked me, “Why do families choose FAIS?” As I reflected on their question, a mental list of “our families’ favorite things” began to emerge. Of course, the details of these lists differ from family to family, but they all share a common theme. Parents are seeking a program that is committed to preparing their students for the increasingly global knowledge economy of tomorrow—a program that truly opens a door to the world. They value our program, which combines all the hallmarks of a traditional “college prep” education—strong academics, small class sizes, and community involvement—with the power of language immersion in an international setting. As the oldest and only fully accredited preschool through eighth grade program of its kind in the region, we see our mission fully realized in our young graduates. Our students leave us with a solid grounding in the traditional disciplines and a deep knowledge of at least one other language and culture. They enter high school and eventually universities as self-confident learners who understand the impact of global interactions and the changing world. They are, indeed, well prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. (Happily, the applicant family joined our FAIS community this fall!)

Our students leave us with a solid grounding in the traditional disciplines and a deep knowledge of at least one other language and culture.

In keeping with FAIS’ commitment to preparing our students for a world without borders, FAIS is currently in the process of introducing the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP) as an enhancement to our international curriculum (see story, page 4).

The MYP and PYP are not a curriculum; rather, they provide a philosophy, an attitude about education, through which any curriculum can be delivered. The IB embraces a holistic approach to education with a comprehensive philosophy of pedagogy and child development. It is built on a framework of child-centered, inquiry-based learning, with a set of learning outcomes well suited for developing independent learners who are comfortable in today’s global economy. As FAIS has such a strong focus on language learning, intercultural awareness and communication, the IB philosophy is a good match for our program.

This issue of FAIS.news also covers various highlights of the 2009-10 school year and presents a synopsis of the School’s current financial health. FAIS remains strong as we continue to manage the economic uncertainties of today’s market.

We are forever grateful to our loyal donors, whose philanthropic investments— gifts of all sizes—are making the difference in helping our school continue to meet its mission. These gifts enhance program delivery and impact every student’s experience every day. On behalf of the entire faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, we thank you for your steadfast support.

As the new school year begins, I am energized by FAIS’ commitment to continuous improvement and our hard-working, stellar faculty who are the backbone of our success. I look forward to a year full of new discoveries, exciting growth, and inspiring achievement.

Sincerely,

Pam Dreisin Head of School 1

Highlights from the 2009-10 School Year Rose Préau Is LEED Silver Certified

Icelandic Volcano Leaves 5th Grade Exchange Students Stranded

he recent remodel of the multipurpose Rose Préau has achieved LEED certification at the Silver level from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally-recognized, third party certification program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

LEED certified projects cost less to operate and maintain, are energy- and waterefficient, and are healthier and safer for occupants. The addition of the flexible Rose Préau spaces has presented FAIS faculty and community with several new options for working groups, team teaching opportunities and social gatherings.

fter spending nearly two weeks in Portland with FAIS, 43 French fifth graders and their teachers were detained for five days in Minneapolis on their way home to Paris last April, due to the eruption of a volcano in Iceland that left thousands of travelers stranded all over the world. Fortunately, a French immersion school in Minneapolis responded to the aid of the students when alerted to the situation by FAS Division Head Michel Deschodt. They were placed in comfortable accommodations in a Hilton hotel, did some sightseeing, and attended classes at the French school.

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Gilkey International High School Program eginning fall 2010, the Gilkey International High School Program offers advanced, immersionbased courses in French and Mandarin Chinese for students with a solid, highlevel foundation of the languages and the ability to read, analyze, and discuss literature and grade-level appropriate material in each language. These specialized yearlong courses focus on increasing students' fluency and proficiency in reading and comprehension as well as written and oral communication. Classes are located at Northwest Academy in the newly renovated section of the Unitarian church at SW 13th and Main, and are open to students from all area high schools. For more information, contact Emmanuelle Burk at eburk@faispdx.org.

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FAIS Website Gets a Makeover he FAIS website underwent an extensive redesign last fall. The new site features a built-in search engine, news and calendar feeds on the homepage, and multiple photo galleries. Consider it to be your best resource for up-to-date information on happenings at FAIS.

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“Innocent Power” by Meianna

Gilkey Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards

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ive Gilkey students won awards in this year’s widely recognized Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Meianna won a Gold Key Award, the highest award given, for her photograph "Innocent Power." Julienne won a Silver Key award for her photograph "Dog with Marker Cap Hat," and Sienna won a Silver Key award for her photograph "Life from Underneath." Two students also received Honorable Mention awards: Sven for his drawing "Tunnel" and Emma S. for her drawing "Who?" Congratulations, Artists!

Gilkey Students Succeed in Chinese Proficiency Test ast fall, GIMS Chinese language students received certification in the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), China’s official standardized language proficiency test for non-native speakers. Five 6th graders and ten 7th graders passed either level 1 or 2 of the test. HSK certification qualifies student exemption for some college Chinese courses, is required for admittance into many Chinese universities and study abroad programs, and is frequently used by international businesses as a recruitment tool. Additionally, students with a high level of HSK certification often receive scholarships to study in China.

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FAIS Athletes Excel he 2009-10 school year saw athletic successes across all sports and grade levels. Most notably, the GIMS track team finished their best season ever, with a number of students competing in the district meet. The GIMS girls’ 4x100 relay team placed first and set a district record with a time of 54.48. One team member, Toni, also placed 2nd in the 200M and 3rd in the 100M. The Eagles 5th & 6th grade boys’ basketball team finished the season undefeated, and the Eagles volleyball team also had a winning season. Cross Country athletes ran spectacular races in the season’s final meet; Adin finished 2nd and Alex finished 6th in a field of over 50 runners! Our younger students also finished well in the OISO basketball, cross country, and soccer tournaments with FAIS’ partner schools. FAS XC runners took first place in both the 1K and the 3K runs!

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The International Baccalaureate at FAIS FAIS has become Portland's newest IB World School, having just received authorization to teach the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Gilkey this fall. FAIS is also pursuing IB authorization for preschool through fifth grade, and is currently entering into the candidate phase of the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This authorization is a natural transition for FAIS, as our existing curricula already embrace core IB concepts and principles, particularly its strong focus on international education and global responsibility..

◗ Above, 8th graders communicate their research findings at a science fair; right, 7th graders perform a modern-day interpretation of a Shakespearean play. Opposite page: top, community service on the FAIS Nature Trail; bottom, collaboration among students deepens knowledge and encourages open-mindedness.

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hat does it mean to be an IB World School? The International BaccalaureateJ was founded in Switzerland in 1969, and has since grown to include an ever-expanding network of 3,055 schools in 139 countries. Although these schools do not share a common curriculum, they share the IB’s commitment to making the world a better place through high-quality, international education. They also support a positive attitude towards learning and the professional development of teachers. IB World Schools are guided by the IB Learner Profile, which is essentially the IB Mission Statement translated into a set of ideals for students of the 21st century.

An examination of the IB Learner Profile reveals how closely the IB Programme parallels FAIS’ curricula, which have always placed a strong emphasis on communication skills, holistic learning, and critical thinking. Additionally, respect—for oneself and for others—is a core component of the FAS and GIMS Codes of Conduct. These educational concepts are being increasingly reported as necessary skills for success in the 21st century. In their 2010 Critical Skills Survey, the American Business Association reported that critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills will become more important in a fastpaced, competitive global economy: “Proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic has traditionally been the entry-level threshold to the job market, but the new workplace requires more from its employees. Employees need to think critically, solve problems, innovate, collaborate, and communicate more effectively—and at every level within an organization."

The implementation of the IB Programme at FAIS will provide a framework in which the curricula can evolve while allowing FAIS to continue its accreditation status with the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools and the French National Ministry of Education.

In addition, the International Baccalaureate’s globally-recognized program will clarify the depth and breadth of FAIS graduates’ education to the high schools and colleges to which they apply. ■

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IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. â–

IB Learner Profile IB learners strive to be: Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. (Š International Baccalaureate Organization, 2005-2010)

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First Gilkey China Trip

BY SVEN BURKE, GIMS CLASS OF 2010

From sixth grade on into eighth grade, my Chinese class had the very important job of being Gilkey’s guinea pigs for the first Chinese program. This year the job became more important because we were the first class to go to China in Gilkey’s history. or those of you who may not know, beginning in sixth grade students at Gilkey pick a language to study. These languages are: French, German, Spanish, and the newest addition, Mandarin Chinese. The culminating experience after studying these languages is to go to the language’s country of origin for the ultimate test in language skills: full-on immersion. When my classmates and I went to China with our teachers we went two cities: Beijing and Xi’an.

For the first week and three days we stayed in Beijing. One week of this time we stayed with a Chinese family and went to a Chinese school with our host student. Our teachers paired us with host families early in the school year by setting us up with Chinese students for email pals. The goal of this was for us to get to know them and vice versa so that we

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would not be complete strangers at their house and so they could also have that luxury when they stayed with us for a week when they came to Portland. When we arrived in China we were instantly hit with the shock of no English allowed at all. This was told to us by our teacher and the principal of the school we would be attending who greeted us at the airport.

The week with our host families was fun and scary. I remember that everyone was a little scared of how this exchange would work. A majority of the guys were especially scared about how they would live with a girl for a week. Only one of us had a male student host. From the very start the host families were very nice to us, and we had a lot of fun with them. I got to eat lots of new and strange foods like dragon fruit, and I ate a whole fish by mistake. At the school, we attended regular classes as well as Chinese art classes in calligraphy, silk painting, and mask making.

For the last three days in Beijing, a social experiment of tolerance, rather, if we could stand each other nonstop for one week, began. For the guys this was no problem and we all got along perfectly. For the girls it was not perfect but it was really good. In Beijing, besides seeing each other for the entire day every day, we saw many things like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall, the Summer Palace, shopping malls, street vendors, and the totally amazing Chinese Ethnic Culture Park.

We only spent three days in Xi’an but it was by far everyone’s favorite Chinese city. We saw many cool things in Xi’an like the Terracotta Army, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the houses of the farming people, and a huge silk market. While we were in Xi’an we also celebrated our friend and classmate Alex’s birthday with a surprise trip to the Chinese opera and a dumpling bar. He was even presented with a surprise birthday cake, which led to a small cake fight. Then we went to a karaoke club and sang songs until midnight before going back to the hotel.

The most fun and weird thing we did in China was to find certain places on a list with our assigned buddies. This was the final test that our teacher Tien had made for us.

She put us in groups of twos or threes. In these groups we had to find these places: the Xi’an movie theater, the magical Starbucks, the People’s theater, a specific mall, the huge Muslim Mosques, and two of the four: weird store, a government building, a school, and a hospital. We had to find all of these things in under six hours. Bridget and I found all of these places, and instead of two of the four we found all four of the last things in three hours–even with a half an hour stop at Starbucks and a 15-minute lunch at KFC. Overall, my classmates and I loved our trip to China and were glad to have the privilege to be the test group for all the China trips to come. Thank you Gilkey International Middle School and parents for an awesome experience. ■

Bejiing ◗ At left: student learns Chinese calligraphy from instructor while attending school in Beijing. ◗ Above top to bottom: visiting Xi’an’s famous Terracotta Army, large hand-built lantern on Xi’an’s old city wall, silk painting in Beijing, attending classes at a Beijing school. ◗ Above right: Alex celebrating his birthday Chinese-style.

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Annual Giving 2009-2010 With the committed guidance of Annual Fund Co-Chairs Doug and Diane Haughton, rock-solid parent participation of 72 percent, 100 percent Board of Trustees support, and a record number of gifts from grandparents and alumni families, the 2009-10 Annual Fund Campaign exceeded its goal of $180,000. As we celebrate 32 years of French immersion education, we are especially grateful to all donors who make a difference in the lives of our students and help nurture the next generation of FAIS. ¡Gracias! Danke schön! Xie xie! Merci! Thank you!

Cercle de Platine ($2,000 and more)

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Paul & Jean Rose Sarah Inskeep Alexander Nicoloff & Lesley Otto Ken Rhodes & Nancy Baker Eric & Julie Leuvrey Peter Michaelson & Sidney Perry Jan & Kay Pinkava John & Renée Orlando Michael McCulloch & Maryellen Hockensmith David & Natalie Grunkemeier John & Laura Hunter Tom & Terri Danowski Keyvan & Vicki Abtin David & Elena O'Donnell Craig Eastman & Terri Gotcher Marc Le Gras & Carmen Armenti Alex Herzberg & Jeanne-Marie Guise Doug & Diane Haughton Jonathan & Meri Kemp Ross Hagglund & Wendy Wilhelm Michael Becker & Susan Hay Jeff & Heidi Legge Michael & Heather Moore Brent & Maureen Mays Thomas & Gretchen Holce Scott & Carey Portzline Anonymous Endowment Donors _____________________________________________________________________________ Sarah Inskeep James & Lynda Gardner Chuck & Carlene Lenard Will & Sherry Rosenfeld Alliance Française

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Jean-François Genay John Knox & Suzanne Lassen Alex Herzberg & Jeanne-Marie Guise Jim & Carolyn Loch Greg & Joann Taylor

Annual Fund Donors __________________________________________________________________________________ Cleveland Abbe & Trish Brown Keyvan & Vicki Abtin Manuel & Dana Amunategui James Armstrong & Susan Bates Christopher Auth & Deani Iversen B.L. & Sandra Avery Harold & Dorothy Baker Howard & Nancy Bales Ron Barbosa & Susan Rowell Kerry & Mia Barnett Pierre-Laurent Baudey & Serena Zilliacus Jason & Laura Beane Steven Bennett & Tamara Franks Joseph & Dara Berger Mark & Karen Bernhard Chad & Valérie Berset-Price Nadja D. Bix Elmar & Beatrix Böckenhoff Joachim & Katrin Book David & Anya Borst Mark & Roxanne Boschert Stuart Bruder & Laura Kraus-Bruder Peter Burke & Diane Scott Eric & Lisanne Butterfield Joseph & Bonnie Castro Seth & Nicole Chamberlin Jerry Channell & Maggie Biondi Tod & Heather Chapman Scott Clendenning & Eun Jung Cha Jack & Aileen Clevinger David Cohen & Lee Anna Jones Brian & Amy Colville Deedee Corradini Erik Cota-Robles Tom & Terri Danowski Gregory & Mutsumi Darmohray Martin & Karin Daum Guillaume de Bergh & Amy Silliman Jim Denman & Tamara Still Gavin DeNyse & Bernetta Avery-DeNyse, MD Kevin & Marie Devlin Prasad Divekar & Anjani Kulkarni Yianni Doulis & Jessica Helgerson Philippe & Anne Durand Craig Eastman & Terri Gotcher Trevor & Carolyn Edwards Mike Edwards & Maria Kozo John & Gabrielle Esbeck Andrew & Debbie Fahey Richard & Glenda Fendley Brian Fin & Jennifer Balentine Claudine Fisher Megan Fitzgerald Sylvia & Dick Frantz Julie Frederick Dan Friedman & Amy Duryea Zan & Lexi Galton David & Ursula Garcia Domingo & Jenny Garcia Blane & Susan Gillespie Lee & Julie Gotcher David & Natalie Grunkemeier Ross Hagglund & Wendy Wilhelm Jeff Hansen & Joan Hartzell Chip & Molly Harris Tom & Liz Hartge

Eric & Julie Haskel Doug & Diane Haughton Christine Hauptmann Alex Herzberg & Jeanne-Marie Guise Sébastien & Swati Hily David & Carrie Hobson Thomas & Gretchen Holce Jane Howell Ryan & Jennifer Huffstetler John & Laura Hunter Thomas & Claudia Irrgang Robert Jacques & Laya Anoushiravani Janet Kayser & Eric Johnson Jonathan & Meri Kemp Luis Kida & Harumi Yabuta Louis & Lurice Kilo Chuck & Mary Kilo Dan & Jenny Kingsbury Victor Kisch & Pamela Frasch John Kitzhaber Edmund & Beverly Klein John Knox & Suzanne Lassen Gerrit Koepping & Elisabeth Zeller Kambiz & Monique Komeyli David & Patricia Koon Mike & Dawn Krantz Arun Kuchela & Hanny Tan Ben Lackey & Sheryl Odems Steven Larson & Nancy Wells Marc Le Gras & Carmen Armenti Erin Leake & Ron Castner Wai Lee & Ann Nguyen Vo Jeff & Heidi Legge Chuck & Janice Legge Jane Leo Eric & Julie Leuvrey Gary & Cathy Levine Charles & Lisa Li Timothy Liem & Sandra Antonovic John Liu & Mary Sauvé Bryan & Paula Locker Bill & Carol Lockyear Stefan & Christiane Long Gordon & Renate Long Randy & Teri Lund Alisdair Maden & Heidi Lowell Kim & Susan Marcus Jean-Claude & Sarah Marin Toby & Leah Martin Laura L. Matin Brent & Maureen Mays Michael McCulloch & Maryellen Hockensmith Steve & Lisa McLain Mike McTague & Sarah ffitch Thomas & Vanessa Medina James & Dorothy Mellett Martin Mendelson & Susan Norris Steve Mentzer & Cassandra Leach Peter Michaelson & Sidney Perry Dave & Elisabeth Miles Brian Miller Doug & Alison Miller Kelly Miller & Polly Bisquera Thomas Miller & Nichola Zaklan Ioan Mitrea Pedro Molina & Claudia Ochoa

Michael & Heather Moore Corey Morris & David Rexford James & Luminita Mosley Todd & Jessica Munn Albert & Yvonne Myette Russell & Betsy Natter Deborah & Scott Naugler Edward & Rene Nelson Gilles Neuray & Hannah Jones John & Patti Ng Alexander Nicoloff & Lesley Otto David & Elena O'Donnell John Ochwat & Carmen Kendall Sherry Oeser Phillip O'Neill and Maureen Harkin George & Elise Orban John & Renée Orlando Manuel & Christina Otero Jimmy & Margaret Overstreet Ronald & Allison Packham Andrew & Jenny Paget Barry & Gina Parshall Mr. & Mrs. William G. Paul Brian & Lynne Pauleen Norm Peterkort & Cathy Garrison Matt & Lisa Phillips Jan & Kay Pinkava Jason & Cori Poland Brad & Sandy Popick Scott & Carey Portzline Nigel Powell & June Fernandez Theo & Nita Pozzy Arthur & Lori Prichard Jim Prihoda & Julie Tank Michael & Michelle Reed Steve & Nancy Renwick Pam Resnick Ken Rhodes & Nancy Baker Udo & Karen Rieder Olivier & Laura Rochelois Dan Root & Julie Kim Kevin & Melinda Sahli Scott & Joan Sandberg Bryant Santos & Amy Bruner Carlos & Julia Sathler Uday Savagaonkar & Dhanashri Kelkar Jerome Schiller & Juliet Ching Ted & Clarissa Schuh Steve & Lisa Seung Ed & Mary Jane Shearer Tom & Megan Shipley Jack & Sue Simmons Ted & Nancy Sims Dan & Mimi Skerritt Andrea W. Snyder Richard Sohn & Alexandra Lee Neil Soiffer & Carolyn Smith Susan Sotka Matt & Laura St. John Mary Lou & Robert Stanley Diana Stepleton John & Karen Stewart Gil & Larissa Stoffels Chris & Michelle Strear Russ & Caroline Swindell Robby Swinnen & Danielle Galbraith Arnault Tanguy & Carole Le Pihive Amir Taraghi & Golnaz Kaveh Steve & Yasuko Thaler Kevin & Bing Theobald Kevin & Sinnamon Tierney Pierre & Gisela Tillier Fabian & Abby Tillier Victor & Evelyne Tumanoff Roland Valentini Prashanth Vallabhanath & Evelyn Curioso

Rod & Ann Van Allen Johan van de Groenendaal & Lillian Sun Robert Warmkessel & Lea Trefsgar John & Loan Webb Todd Weber & Dayna Lyons-Weber Dave & Kerri Westcott Edward & Katrina Wheeler Jill Whittaker Thomas Whittaker Jeff & Patty Whittington Charles & Tammy Wilhoite Geoff & Claudine Wilson Richard Wilson & Christina Henry de Tessan Scott & Martha Wright J. Alan Yeakley & Patricia Parola Joshua & Laura Young Claude & Florence Zeller Peter & Tracie Zenti Anonymous (10)

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Capital Pacific Bank Piper Jaffray Foundation ConocoPhillips Portland General Electric (PGE) Davidson Companies Schoolpop/OneCause Intel Foundation Target Lamb's at Stroheckers Tektronix Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co Foundation United Way Faculty and Staff Donors _______________________________________ Nike Corporation Thierry Anne & Sue Inahara 2010 Auction Special Appeal Donors Anselmo Argüelles & Brooke Williams __________________________________________________________________________ Penelope Babst Peter Michaelson & Sidney Perry David Cohen & Lee Anna Jones Michael Becker & Susan Hay John & Laura Hunter Bob & Pam Dreisin Hal & Paula Bergsma Ken Rhodes & Nancy Baker Keith & Cristiana Gilman Peter & Patricia Blood Doug & Diane Haughton Jeff Hansen & Joan Hartzell Craig & Emmanuelle Burk Jonathan & Meri Kemp Doug & Alison Miller John Bravard & Virginie Calmé Kambiz & Monique Komeyli Javid Mohtasham & Arezu Movahed Angélique Cansse Michael & Heather Moore Corey Morris & David Rexford Dave & Beth Clifton John & Renée Orlando Leslie & Mary Naman Stéphane & Catherine Cohen Jan & Kay Pinkava Edward & Rene Nelson Lawrence Rottersman Jill Whittaker Scott & Carey Portzline & Véronique Curkovic Keyvan & Vicki Abtin John Liu & Mary Sauvé Sébastian & Nathalie Debrun-Sittler Tom & Terri Danowski Ted & Clarissa Schuh Michel Deschodt Dan Friedman & Amy Duryea Matt & Laura St. John Greg & Josiane Douglass Alex Herzberg & Jeanne-Marie Guise Diana Stepleton Bob & Pam Dreisin Timothy Liem & Sandra Antonovic John & Loan Webb Gary & Julie Duffield Kim & Susan Marcus Kevin & Marie Devlin Sébastien Durandeu Tim & Danielle Weeler Mike Edwards & Maria Kozo Rick & Robin Faltersack Charles & Tammy Wilhoite Dave & Jenn Hrabal Gilles & Nadia Faure Kerry & Mia Barnett Steven Larson & Nancy Wells Larry & Maryvonne Ferar Erin Leake & Ron Castner Albert & Yvonne Myette Meggie Feutrier Dave & Beth Clifton Mylen & Roz Shenker Brian & Kathy Fleener Ron Barbosa & Susan Rowell Russ & Caroline Swindell Christelle Fourmeaux Jerry Channell & Maggie Biondi Anonymous Sylvie Gbeteh Steven & Nathalie Gerts Holiday Market Donors Keith & Cristiana Gilman __________________________________________________________________________ Rick Kienle & Molly Hamill Alliance Française de Portland Kid's Central Kitchen Stephan & Sylvie Jourdan Apéro Gourmet Vinegars Lamb's at Stroheckers Marty & Cyndy Kagan Bamboo Originals Les Couleurs de Provence Louise Kausche Barefoot Bags Little Dreamers Yann & Géraldine Landrin Big Woo Wear Meja Glass Denise LeBlond Cédric Strapart Photography Mister July Tom & Anne-Marie Luckett Cee-N-Beads Mod Mix Art Minda McCandless Champagne Cowgirl Patrick Noe Javid Mohtasham & Arezu Movahed Charity Book Series, Inc. Pacific Northwest Photography Mireille Nett Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut Lindsay Pai Jérôme Poncet & Amy Ryan Clothespin Cards Pendants by Quimby Marion Rosier Côte d'Or Imports Peri Ponchos Trisha Rossi Cozy Hats & More Pet Pawtery Emily Scotton Dolcetti Jewelry Petite Provence Erin Sears Jon Flora Puppets by Yastrid Mylen & Roz Shenker Floressence Floral Design River Run Herbal Essentials Eric & Tammy Stotik Forest Park Conservancy Sewn by… Moi Cédric Strapart Ginza Girl Rabun Thompson & Nadine Zaouk-Strapart Laurence Giordano Timeless Treasures Béatrice Szymkowiak & Nicole Taylor Grupo Condor Trailhead Coffee Roasters Ron & Lisa Thomas Genna L. Hall Vinideus Jim & Tien Whyte We gratefully acknowledge all donors who contributed to the French American International Monique Wilde School from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Contributors whose gifts were received after Yibing Shu & Yanzhuo Zhou June 30, 2010 will be acknowledged in next year's Annual Report. Every effort has been made to Anonymous ensure that this report is accurate and complete. We apologize if we have omitted or misspelled your name. Please report any omissions to the Development Department at 503/292-7776, x330.

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2009-2010 Celebrations La Fête du Vin: Behind Every Bottle a Family and a Face

◗ The 2009 la Fête du Vin, FAIS’ annual wine event, co-chaired by Randi Reiten, Mary Sauvé and Martha Wright, featured varietals from winemakers A to Z, Adelsheim, Bergström, Cameron, Domaine Drouhin, Rex Hill, and Scott Paul, with gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by FAIS family owned Enchanted Table Catering. Wineries generously donated 3050 percent of wine sales to benefit FAIS programs. Entertainment was provided by Collage Music. Event photography was donated by Lauren Brooks Photography.

FAIS 22nd Annual Gala

◗ The 22nd Annual Gala drew 270 guests to Montgomery Park on March 27, 2010.

The event, co-chaired by FAIS parents Jenn Hrabal and Nancy Renwick, raised $170,466 for the School’s annual operating budget and an additional $23,850 for classroom and performing arts technology tools.

Holiday Market ◗ The December 2009 FAIS Holiday Market featured fair-trade coffee, handmade hats and handbags, soy candles, bamboo clothing, French linens, gourmet cheeses, fresh roasted nuts, soaps, brightly colored children's ponchos and tutus, jewelry, ceramics, and much more. Congratulations to Holiday Market Chair Mary Sauvé and her team of volunteers for organizing a successful event. The PLC-sponsored Holiday Market is one of the most anticipated holiday markets in the region, known for the breadth and quality of its vendors and for its spirited, European village atmosphere.

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Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day

◗ The 12th Annual Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day brought over 160 special visitors to campus and into classrooms. Attendees received a warm welcome from Event Chair and Trustee Dayna Lyons, and were regaled by the PS-PK and 4th grade choirs. Classroom visits are cherished by both the students and their guests and allow students (and our school) an opportunity to shine. Chouquettes and quiches were generously donated by St. Honoré Boulangerie and Enchanted Table Catering.

Merci beaucoup!

2009-10 Volunteer Leaders

___________________________________________________ Annual Fund Co-Chairs Annual Fund GP Campaign Co-Chairs Annual Gala Co-Chair Annual Gala Co-Chair Class Basket Chair Class Project Chair Community Garden Chair FAS Parent Coordinator Gilkey Parent Coordinator 6th Grade Gilkey Parent Coordinator 7th Grade Gilkey Parent Coordinator 8th Grade Grandparents & Special Friends' Day Chair Grounds Improvement Chair Holiday Market Co-Chair Hospitality Committee Chair La Fête du Vin Co-Chair La Fête du Vin Co-Chair La Fête du Vin Co-Chair Lost & Found Coordinator Maternelle Parent Coordinator New Family Mentoring Co-Chair New Family Mentoring Co-Chair Parent Liaison Committee (PLC) Chair Run for the Arts Chair SCRIP Program Coordinators Staff Appreciation Events Chair Trustees, FAIS Board

Wellness Committee Chair Yearbook Chair

Doug & Diane Haughton Tom & Gretchen Holce Jenn Hrabal Nancy Renwick Ursula Garcia Carey Portzline Amy Colville Loan Webb Diana Stepleton Bonnie Castro Mary Sauvé Dayna Lyons Jeff Poirier Mary Sauvé Mutsumi Darmohray Randi Reiten Mary Sauvé Martha Wright Kerri Westcott Jenn Sanow Terri Gotcher Lea Trefsgar Monique Komeyli June Fernandez Seth & Nicole Chamberlin Deani Iverson Kevan Anderson Tamara Denman-Still Diane Haughton Alex Herzberg David Hobson Laura Hunter Jeff Legge Lena Lencek John Liu Dayna Lyons Renée Orlando Ken Rhodes Elisabeth Zeller Meri Kemp Nancy Renwick

Look who’s here!

It’s you! Our generous and talented parents donated over 7,000 hours of volunteer time to FAIS last year. All those hours translate to enhanced learning experiences, reduced costs, competitive tuition, corporate matching gifts and most importantly, very special time with little ones. Merci beaucoup to all our families who continue to help strengthen our program – your investment of time and talent pays big interest!

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O P E R AT I N G INCOME

Other 2% Fundraising 6%

FAIS Financial Overview 2009-2010

Tuition & Fees 92%

OPERATING INCOME

Tuition and Fees Fundraising Income Other Income

$ 6,759,379 407,851 200,919

Total Income

$ 7,368,149

O P E R AT I N G EXPENSES Financial Assistance 2%

Debt Service 6%

Non-Compensation Expenses 15%

OPERATING EXPENSES

Compensation Non-Compensation Expenses Student Financial Assistance Debt Service

$ 5,503,489 1,043,917 215,796 433,359

Total Expenses

$ 7,196,561

Compensation 77%

HOW WE COMPARE

SUMMARY OF FUNDRAISING & GIFTS

Annual Fund Campaign 30th Annual Gala Other Fundraising Gala Special Appeal

$

Total Fundraising Income

$

189,637 170,466 23,898 23,850 407,851

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 2009-2010 Statistics INDICATORS PROFILE ALL NAIS DAY SCHOOLS FAIS ________________________________________________________________

Average Enrollment 504 471 ________________________________________________________________ Percentage Students on Financial Aid 20% 12% ________________________________________________________________ Average Financial Aid Grant $ 11,141 $ 3,256 ________________________________________________________________

FAIS ENDOWMENT

Average Tuition Grades 1 - 3 $ 15,960 $ 13,315 ________________________________________________________________

FAIS General Fund JF Genay Financial Aid Fund Patricia C. Inskeep Library Fund

$ $ $

80,302 7,148 25,244

Total Endowment

$

112,694

Average Tuition Grades 6 - 8 $ 17,250 $14,820 ________________________________________________________________ Average Endowment per Student $ 19,122 $ 297 ________________________________________________________________ Average Annual Giving per Student $ 1,350 $ 378 ________________________________________________________________

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Percentage Parent Participation Annual Giving 63% 72% ________________________________________________________________ Percentage Trustee Participation Annual Giving 92% 100% ________________________________________________________________ Average Square Footage per Student 242 132 ________________________________________________________________ Total Expenses per Student $ 21,257 $ 15,197 ________________________________________________________________

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Alumni News: Alexandra Ashworth (GIMS ‘06) was one of about 1,600 people ages 18 or under who submitted plays to the Steven Sondheim Young Playwrights Inc. last year, and she is one of ten chosen to attend an all-expenses-paid, weeklong workshop in New York City in January. All ten plays will be presented in the Young Playwrights Conference Readings Series, and three or four of the plays will be produced off-Broadway after the workshop. Alexandra was selected based on her play Wonders, which she wrote for her playwriting senior English elective at OES.

Nino Barrett (GIMS ’06) spent the summer working at Platt Electronics, analyzing data and doing statistical work to find trends and ways to increase the profit of the company. Already fluent in French, he has recently been studying German and Italian; in addition, he remains involved in soccer and basketball. He is attending the University of Rochester in New York this fall.

Ali Colner (GIMS ’06) is heading off to USC Thornton School of Music. She is planning on majoring in harp performance with a minor in cultural anthropology. She is proud of successfully earning a full IB diploma and graduating as a valedictorian.

Jonathan Colner (GIMS ’09) is entering his second year at Cleveland High School where he is a member of the State’s 5A Division Championship tennis team.

Charlotte Delélée (GIMS ’08) attended Sunset High School for her freshman year, and then moved back to France in the fall of 2009, in a small village between Beaune and Dijon. She returned to Portland this fall, and is now enrolled in the full IB program at Sunset.

Her immediate goals include obtaining her driver’s license and looking for a job so that she will be able to eventually buy a car. Charlotte is looking forward to visiting her old Gilkey teachers while picking up her brother, a FAIS 6th grader, from school.

Summer Jette-Gray (GIMS ’06) is attending Western Oregon University, where she is considering a major in nursing, occupational therapy, or education. Summer was selected as Miss Pioneer Oregon 2010 by the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers.

She has also participated all four years in color guard at Westview High School and was co-captain for the 2009-2010 school year. She was elected sophomore class president and was in student government for three years, including her senior year. She especially liked the leadership and creative opportunities on the dance committees. She has recently returned from travels in Ireland.

Lydia Kim (FAS ’05) left FAIS after her first grade year when her family moved to Seoul, Korea. She attended the Lycée Français de Seoul for the next two years, where she made friends from all over the world. She then enrolled in the Seoul Foreign British School to receive more exposure to English. There, Lydia became active in drama and excelled in academics.

In January 2010, Lydia and her family moved to Sydney, Australia where she is currently in seventh grade at a girls’ school called Kambala. Lydia would like to reconnect with her former FAIS classmates. If you would like to get in touch with Lydia, please email alumni@faispdx.org for her contact information.

GIMS Class of 2010 Where they’re headed next...

HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC/PRIVATE ALUMNUS/A _________________________________________________________________________ Al-fardan, Ahmed Oregon Islamic Academy Private _________________________________________________________________________ Barriatua, Amanda St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Bix, Julienne Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Borbon, McKay OES Private _________________________________________________________________________ Bright, Sydney Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Brooks, Makenzie Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Brooks, Shelby Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Bruder, Brynn St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Burke, Sven Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Butterfield, Emma St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Centurión, Alex Jesuit Private _________________________________________________________________________ Channell, Margaux St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Chapman, Bridget Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Cohen, Allison Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Darmohray, William Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Daum, Julia Jesuit Private _________________________________________________________________________ Goneau-Bash, Gabrielle Lake Oswego Public _________________________________________________________________________ Gritta, Alexandra Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Herzberg, Simone Jesuit Private _________________________________________________________________________ Hily, Maëlle Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Hollingshead, Nicole Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Howell, Erin OES Private _________________________________________________________________________ Huston, Jonathan Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Kayser, Ashley Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Kisch, Elizabeth Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Klein, Kirra La Jolla Country Day School (CA) Private _________________________________________________________________________ Labavitch, Taylor Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Lai, Ambrose Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Li, Sienna St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Liu, Kathryn Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Martinez, Cory Wilson Public _________________________________________________________________________ Michaelson, Samara Catlin Gabel Private _________________________________________________________________________ Michaelson, Tess Catlin Gabel Private _________________________________________________________________________ Miller, Madeline Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Molina-Ochoa, Diego International School of Beaverton Public _________________________________________________________________________ Norris, Marielle Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Oeser, Meianna Riverdale Public _________________________________________________________________________ Orlando, Francesca Jesuit Private _________________________________________________________________________ Packham, Emily Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Pauleen, Michael Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Peterkort, Ali St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Pozzy, Rachel Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Radhakrishnan, Arvind Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Rappaport, Lily Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Reed, Quinn Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Rhodes, Nicholas Catlin Gabel Private _________________________________________________________________________ Sandberg, Amy St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Simmons, Emma Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________ Tanguy, Glenn Sunset Public _________________________________________________________________________ Van Allen, Rachel St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Wahba, Arielle St. Mary's Private _________________________________________________________________________ Whittaker, J.T. Jesuit Private _________________________________________________________________________ Williams, Halle Lincoln Public _________________________________________________________________________

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Leona Kindermann (GIMS ’06) was a German Track student who took French as a beginning language at Gilkey. She has now added Spanish to her repertoire, having just completed a five-week program in Ecuador after taking a short course in Spanish. While there, Leona stayed with a host family who spoke no English, and she was able to communicate with them in Spanish. Leona is also heavily involved in Portland theater; she has done five productions in the last year alone and works with Northwest Children’s Theater, Oregon Children’s Theater, and several others. She is currently enrolled at PSU.

Geneva Li (GIMS ’07) has been named as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, placing in the top five percent of all students taking the PSAT. She is currently a senior at St. Mary’s Academy.

Alex Merrill (GIMS ’07) was recognized for her Honorable Mention photograph, Menucha, at the awards ceremony for Congressman David Wu's first district on Tuesday, June 1 at PNCA. She currently attends St. Mary’s Academy, and has just qualified as a semi-finalist in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Competition, placing in the top one percent of all Oregon high school seniors who took the PSAT

PHOTO CREDIT: ANNALIESE MOYER

Josie Oleson (GIMS ’08) is currently a junior at La Salle College Prep, and has been dancing with Pendulum Aerial Arts since she attended FAIS: “I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most amazing artists from all corners of the globe with Pendulum during the nine years I have been with the company. With all of the instruction and guidance I have received, I have been able to perform at a number of events, both private and public. My favorite experience with Pendulum was when we took our show Nine to Mendocino, California. It was really amazing to be able to perform for a crowd that was so impressed and amazed at everything we did and to have such great feedback from them! It was definitely a wonderful trip that I would gladly make again!”

Anna Orban (GIMS ‘05) was recently a camp counselor in Zimbabwe for Children in the Wilderness. Children in the Wilderness is an educational program that teaches rural children life skills and the importance of conservation in hopes that they will become future custodians of their natural heritage. Anna was based at Linkwasha Camp, Zimbabwe, where child participants were from an AIDS orphanage in the town of Dete and from villages on the outskirts of Hwange National Park. Anna is currently enrolled at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her brother, Jeremy Orban (GIMS ’05), is attending Chapman University.

Allegra Palmer (GIMS ’02) spent the fall of her senior year at Occidental College in New York City interning at the United Nations.

Allegra became an immediate asset to the Communications Department at the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office, as she was the only one who spoke French in an office that dealt primarily with French-speaking Africa. After her semester in New York, Allegra returned to Los Angeles to finish her last semester at Occidental. Her French language skills again coming into play, Allegra plans on moving to France to teach English for seven months in an école primaire in the Bordeaux region.

Alex Quiner (GIMS ’06) recently graduated from Westview High School, where he was on the varsity tennis team and competed in the DECA 2008 and 2010 State Career Development Conference. At the 2010 DECA conference he placed second in the state for his creative marketing project. During his senior year Alex was the business manager for his yearbook class, with the duty to promote, sell and market the 2010 yearbook, as well as teach the yearbook staff to sell ads. Thanks to this experience as the yearbook business manager, he is thinking of studying business marketing or advertising in college. Alex is very excited to be attending Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington this fall. He is still good friends with his classmates at Gilkey and is grateful for his experience there.

Allison Rhines (GIMS ’02) graduated from Stanford in June with a degree in human biology with honors. She has been selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar and will spend next year pursuing a master's degree in philosophy at Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge Scholar program is similar to the Rhodes Scholar program at Oxford that funds advanced study in England. The scholarships, begun in 2000 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are awarded on the basis of a person's intellectual ability, leadership capacity, and desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society.

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Emily Ritchie (GIMS ’03) spent the spring semester abroad in Montpellier, France, where she stayed with a lovely host family and studied at Université Paul Valéry.

She traveled to Italy and Great Britain and interned at an artisanal chocolate shop during her semester. This summer she has been in Geneva, Switzerland conducting an independent research project on the food protection system called Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée with a focus on the Alpine cheese called Etivaz. She plans to finish her last year at Occidental College as an urban and environmental policy major.

Julia Ritchie (GIMS ’05) has just begun her second year at Scripps College in Los Angeles.

Katie Rosenheim (GIMS ’03) studied photography and the history of Florence, Italy at Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence. She has just begun her senior year at Regis University, majoring in French and minoring in art history.

Katie hopes her future includes teaching French and also a career in photography. She has been traveling the past few summers to locations such as Tahiti, Greece, and Italy on a clipper ship named Star Clippers with her family and is finding that her French comes in handy with not only the locals but also those met on the ship.

Erin Taylor (GIMS ’06) is attending Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh this fall, majoring in math and linguistics. She also earned her Girl Scout Gold Award this past year and was the recipient of the Luella and George Shaver Family Scholarship. This scholarship is given to one outstanding Girl Scout in Oregon and SW Washington who has earned the Gold Award distinction and who best demonstrates within her Girl Scout years the same qualities of Luella Shaver, a long time, dedicated volunteer.

Lucas Threefoot (GIMS ’02) has studied at the School of OBT, the School of American Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet School. Lucas joined the OBT company after dancing as an apprentice during the 2006-2007 season.

Jocelyn Trisic (FAS ’09) and her family moved from Portland to Canada in 2009, but she is now back in Portland attending Centennial Public School. She loves being back with her old friends and is enjoying the freedom middle school offers. She has joined many clubs at school: Scissors (a club which looks at issues happening within the school and brainstorms on how to make it a better school), Drama, Community Service, Cooking, and Recorder. She is singing a solo in the yearly talent show. Outside of school she is busy with piano lessons, synchronized swimming, and a choir. This past March she performed in the local performance of Beauty and The Beast. She enjoyed the singing and dancing.

Keaton Van Beveren (GIMS'02) graduated in May from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in English. Currently she is four months into a year-long stint of service at Open Arms Home for Children (Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa). Open Arms is a privately owned and operated home created in response to the ever-growing number of children orphaned due to the effects of the AIDS pandemic in South Africa.

Keaton serves as the home's educational coordinator, working with the children in many different capacities including building their math, reading, and writing skills, leading them in creative activities, as well as working with a behavioral psychologist. It is by far the most rewarding experience of her life to date and she has absolutely fallen in love with the 37 children living at Open Arms who are a constant reminder for her of what's really important in life.

What in the WORLD have you been up to?

Stay in touch by emailing alumni@faispdx.org, or by calling Cristiana Gilman, Development Assistant at 503/292-7776, x330.

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GIMS Class of 2006 NEXT ADVENTURE ________________________________________________________________ ALUMNUS/A

◗ Megan, Maddie, Halle, and Harris (GIMS Class of 2006) at Lincoln High School’s graduation, June 2010.

All-Alumni Reunion than 50 FAIS alumni M ore returned to campus and partied in the Rose Préau Commons January 4 at the All-Alumni Reunion. The high school and college co-eds made quick work of the opportunity to network and reacquaint with former schoolmates. Congratulations to Charlie Palmer (GIMS 2005) who won the raffle!

Don't miss this year's All-Alumni Reunion Coffeehouse with live music and espresso drinks! Monday, January 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM in the Rose Préau Commons.

Sophia Aepfelbacher Anna Alexakis Jasmine Anderson Alexandra Ashworth Nino Barrett Constance Carpanèse Hallie Chapman-Tayler Ali Colner Taylor Croll Megan Delius Ben Demaree Ryan Doumani Mark Draghicescu Haley Findlay Lea Freni Romain Griffith Tess Horenblas Madeleine Howard Harris Inskeep-Rosenfeld Kara Jackson Summer Jette-Gray Leona Kindermann Zeno Le Héricy Melanie Legge Megan Mayer Devon McCallum Paula Meadows Andrew Nagel Sabreen Noah Jordan Ped Olivia Pozzy Noelle Quick-Landrey Alex Quiner Luke Rodriguez Lauren Rosenfeld Zoe Schmertzler Emilie Segura Dennis Shi Dylan Siperstein Tyler Smalley Beth Smilkstein Hunor Somogyi Ben Streb Erin Taylor Cody Taylor Anthony Tordjman Reza Vojdani Jack Walsh Louis Wheatley Alexandra Williams Alex Wyman

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FAIS Students Respond to Earthquake in Haiti

Open House Dates 2010-2011 Help spread the word by inviting friends and colleagues to an upcoming open house.

P R I M A RY S C H O O L _________________

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Friday, January 21, 2011 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 7, 2011 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

W

hen Haiti was struck by a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in January 2010, FAIS students were quick to respond. Gilkey Student Council organized a coin drive, placing collection jars in each classroom and totaling the donations received daily. The students set a goal of $2,010. Ultimately, FAIS students more than doubled that amount. The campus-wide initiative was kicked off at Gilkey Game Night with a donation station that raised $705. Students collected money throughout the month of February, and tracked their progress with a visual display board in the front lobby featuring a plane that gradually progressed in its flight from Portland to Port-au-Prince. In addition to this endeavor, two sixth grade girls raised $136 by selling handmade bracelets; this amount was matched by a generous donor, thus doubling their success. Students ended the coin drive in early March and presented MercyCorps with a check for $4,854 designated for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

Also in March, under the direction of Extracurricular Aide Nicole Taylor, the K-1st grade FASCA group decided that they wanted to do something more personal to help the Haitian people. After learning the Haitian proverb “The hands of the many lighten the load,” the children decided to use their hands to make a blanket for an orphanage in Fondwa, Haiti.

These efforts are hardly the first community service initiatives at FAIS; however, the campaign for Haiti was special because it was entirely student-driven from conception to completion. As community service is a core component of the newly-implemented Middle Years Programme of the International BaccalaureateJ, it will be exciting to see how students choose to give back to the community in years to come. ■

MIDDLE SCHOOL _________________ Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 1, 2011 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information contact: admissions@faispdx.org 503/292-7776 Check online at: www.faispdx.org

FAIS by the Numbers 14 campus acres, including a maintained nature trail and two outdoor classrooms

16 Students on average per primary school class 227,000 dollars dedicated to need-based financial aid for 2010-2011 school year

104 gallons of organic milk (2% and chocolate) served monthly at lunch and snacktime

1,932 service hours completed by GIMS students annually to give back to the community

13 competitive athletic teams from soccer to lacrosse 60 countries represented in our FAIS community 50 summer camp experiences offered for children ages 3 – 17

150+ grandparents and special friends attend the annual springtime generation celebration

75 volunteers necessary to successfully procure, create, design, manage, merchandise, execute, and wrap up the FAIS Annual Gala

4,800 dollars for average monthly campus electric bills 240 gallons of floor wax required to refurbish classroom and office floors annually ◗ Clockwise from top: presenting a MercyCorps representative with a check designated for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti; students raise funds for Haiti through the sale of handmade bracelets; Certificate of Appreciation from MercyCorps; Sister Carmelle of the Fondwa, Haiti orphanage with the blanket made by K-1st grade FASCA students.

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42 PM Classes offered fall 2010 3 FAS students may occupy the infirmary at one time 12 GIMS students can occupy the infirmary at one time (when one of their friends is there)

14,807 dollars donated in the form of volunteer matching gift funds to FAIS from corporate partners in 2009-10

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