From the Head of School

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Dear FAIS Community,

Welcome to this year’s Annual Report on Philanthropy. This publication celebrates the incredible generosity of everyone who so willingly gave their time, treasures, and talents in order to continue to deliver our incredible learning opportunities in this most unique 2019-2020 school year. This past year has been like no other year in my lifetime, and our community rallied together to support each other in many ways. Our Annual Fund remained strong, we held a virtual Gala that raised a record amount, and this included raising money for an unprecedented faculty and staff bonus. All of this was possible due to so many hearts and hands. Thanks to all of you!

It is all of you that enable us to develop global citizens, foster multi-language ability, shape active learners, and deliver academic excellence. Because of the philanthropy of our community, we are able to prepare our students for their futures through immersion and inquiry based programs. We are also able to adapt our programs to deliver an excellent comprehensive distance learning experience. This is truly a gift.

As we embark on a truly unique school year, it continues to be the generosity of all you--our parents, trustees, faculty and staff, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends--that enable us to deliver our mission in innovative, creative, and adaptive ways.

I am genuinely grateful to be a new member of this wonderfully committed and generous community, and I look forward to our future together.

Sincerely,

Scott Hardister