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  • FPC Wine and Cheese Social - November 14

    Thursday, November 14, 6-8 pm Wine And Cheese Evening in the FASPS MPR with DEI and Wellbeing Leader Sabine Abadou.
     
    Garderie (childcare) will be available during the Wine Hour, from 6-8 pm on Nov. 14th.  Please sign up here, so that we can arrange for the correct number of staff.  Garderie will be free during this event and will be staffed by FASPS educational assistants.
      
    We hope to see you soon! Also, if you’re looking for a fun and easy way to volunteer, please sign up to bring cookies or other baked goods to one or more of our upcoming coffee hours. We rely on parent volunteers for refreshments at our events, and we could really use a few more signups this month and throughout the year!
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  • Preschool & Elementary Open House: November 16

    In November, FASPS will be hosting an open house for prospective families to visit and tour our school and meet members of our wonderful FASPS Community. We hope that you will join us and share your stories. We also encourage you to share this information with your friends or anyone you know who may be considering FASPS for their children.

    Preschool Elementary Open House: Mercer Island Campus
    November 16th from 9 am to 11 am
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  • Halloween Costume Guidelines

    Halloween will soon be here! Before everyone heads out to purchase costumes for the big celebration on October 31st,  click below to review the school guidelines on Halloween costumes.
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  • Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 6th

    Middle School parent-teacher conferences will all take place on Wednesday, November 6. There will be no school (no instruction) on Wednesday, November 6. The Grade 8 Students will have student-led Parent Teacher Conferences.

    Tuesday, November 5 will be a regular school day for all Middle School students, with regular schedules and regular before-school and after-school activities.
     
    We strongly encourage families to make arrangements to attend this conference in person as the virtual option is not ideal for the student-led format.
     
    Please email Stacy Chandler, Middle School Head, with questions.
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  • TYPK–Grade 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 5 & 6

    Your TYPK–Grade 5 student’s parent-teacher conference will be EITHER on Tuesday, November 5 or Wednesday, November 6.
     
    If your TYPK–Grade 5 student’s parent-teacher conference is on Tuesday, November 5, then your student will NOT have school on Tuesday, November 5. Your student WILL have school on Wednesday, November 6.
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  • FPC Coffee Hour - Friday, October 18 at 8:30 am

    The Coffee Hour is a monthly event hosted by the FPC and is open to all FASPS parents and caregivers. Please join us on Friday, October 18th  at 8:30 am in the MPR for coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet and socialize with other parents and caregivers. 
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  • 2nd Annual Cross Scolaire

    Our 2nd annual Cross Scolaire will take place on Thursday October 17th. The Cross Scolaire is a fun cultural event practiced in many French schools, bringing together students, teachers, faculty, and staff in a spirit of community and health.
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  • Boys' Basketball Registration Now Open

    Boys' Basketball and Coed Cheer Squad Registration Now Open
     
    Boys' Basketball Grades 5-8
    The season begins November 11th and runs through January 27th!
    Grade 5-8 boys are welcome to join.
    Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 4:00-5:00 pm at the SJCC gym.
    Practices are Thursdays (D1) or Fridays (D2) before school from 7:00-8:00 am at the SJCC.
    CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER
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  • Cheer Squad Registration Now Open

    Coed Cheer Squad Grades 5-8

    Winter 1 Season b    egins November 13th and runs through January 27th!
    Winter 2 Season begins January 29th and runs through April 4th!
     
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  • Join FASPS at The Muddy Boots Pumpkin Patch

    Saturday, October 5th from 10 am to 12 pm.

    Join us for a morning of down-to-earth fun! Pick pumpkins, drink hot chocolate, find your way through the corn maze, toast some marshmallows, and enjoy great company around the fire pit. Bring plenty of layers for warmth, and of course, sturdy boots that can get muddy!  
     
    Please let us know if you can join by RSVPing at https://www.addevent.com/event/TF22896139
     
    Where: Muddy Boots Pumpkins, 15505 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Duvall, WA 98019 
    When: Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 
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  • Elementary School Fall Info Night and Potluck Tuesday, September 24th from 6-8 pm

    We are excited to welcome families to our Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Fall Information Night where we will share the curriculum, the team, the educational projects, and more. The presentations will be followed by a potluck, where we can learn more about each other.

    Sign up here to let us know what you'll be bringing to the Elementary potluck. Click below for the schedule.
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  • FASPS’ Saturday Advanced French Program starts Tomorrow 9/14

    We are excited to invite high school students to join us at FASPS' Mercer Island Campus tomorrow from 9 am to 12 pm for a special trial class. This is a great chance to experience our Advanced French program before committing for the year! Students should have an advanced level of French to join, although this program is not limited to FASPS’ alumna.
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  • Picture Day - September 19 & 20

    Get ready to capture those special school memories—Picture Day is coming up at FASPS on September 19th and 20th! Whether it’s their first year or another milestone, these photos will be cherished for years to come. Make sure your child arrives looking their best and ready to shine on Picture Day. We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles!
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  • Preschool & Kindergarten Fall Info Night and Potluck

    The “Maternelle” team is impatient to welcome you to our Preschool and Kindergarten Fall Information Night where we will share the curriculum, the team, the educational projects and more. The presentations will be followed by a potluck, where we can learn more about each other. We need your help to make this event a success! Please read carefully the logistics details below.

    We are looking forward to having a wonderful time together.
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  • FPC Coffee Hour to Welcome New Families to FASPS

    The Coffee Hour is a monthly event hosted by the FPC, and is open to all FASPS parents and caregivers. Please join us on Friday, September 13th from 8:30 to 9:30 am for coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet and socialize with other parents and caregivers.

    Please join us in welcoming all parents and caregivers back to school, and welcoming new families to the FASPS Community!  You can register to volunteer to bring in some baked goods at this link. Merci beaucoup!
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  • Driving On Campus: Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders

    At the start of every school year, we like to give everyone a reminder on how our carpool system (or drop-off and pick-up) works. Here are the important things to keep in mind while driving your car on campus.
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  • FASPS Lifts The Ban On Peanuts

    After much discussion over the summer, FASPS has decided to lift the strict ban on peanuts, peanut products, and foods made in facilities that also process nuts. Our food allergy policy is still in full effect, and we will continue to remain diligent and aware of all children with mild to severe food allergies. For more details on our new policies, please take a look at the 2024-2025 Parent Handbook on the Parent Resource page of MyFASPS. Merci.
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  • Middle School Fall Info Night and Potluck

    The Middle School Fall Information Night and Potluck will be held on September 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at FASPS Mercer Campus. It's a beautiful time for parents to come together, ask questions, and learn about the educational program for the year--not to mention all of the incredible dishes parents bring in to eat! We are also in need of Parent Volunteers to help bring food for the potluck. Sign up here.
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FASPS

With two campuses, our main campus on Mercer Island and our new preschool campus in the vibrant Capitol Hill area of Seattle, the French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is a private, bilingual school for children age 18 months (tiny young pre-kindergarten) through grade 8. Students benefit from a rigorous academic program, arts and technology curriculum, social and emotional learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy

The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.