March Highlights: Sensory Hallways, Interview With a Holocaust Survivor, Math Competitions, Sustainable Education and Much More!

Head of School's Message

Dear FAA Community,

This month, we are thrilled to introduce a new section: Alumni Spotlight.
Our Alumni Spotlight will feature individuals who once walked the halls of the FAA and have since embarked on new journeys, high school or college. In the Alumni Spotlight, you'll delve into the stories of former students and witness how their bilingual education at the FAA continues to shape their paths and perspectives.

As the Spring blooms around us, we invite you to explore our latest blog post, which emphasizes the invaluable role of outdoor free play in fostering learning and development across all ages.

Lastly, as we approach the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, I'd like to recognize this invaluable opportunity for collaborative dialogue about your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. The imagery of a triangle uniting parents, teachers, and administration underscores the fundamental partnership at the heart of the FAA community.

Warm regards,

Anne-Sophie Gueguen

Upcoming Events

Event

Date and Time

Location

Head-of-School Breakfast in Englewood

March 28th at 8:30am

Englewood Campus

Head-of-School Breakfast in Hoboken

March 29th at 8:30am

Hoboken Campus

Summer Camp

June 24th to August 16th

Jersey City Campus

Mommy & Me

Every Monday at 9:45am

Hoboken Campus

Academics

Preschool

The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A School Field Trip

Englewood's preschoolers took a trip to Bergen Performing Arts Center to watch The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. They had read the book and learned a lot about the life cycle of a butterfly in class and were excited to see the story come alive on stage.

Elementary School

Introducing Sensory Hallways

There’s a new option for our students when they need a way to burn off extra energy: Sensory Hallways. Learn more about our innovative activity corridors by reading our mini-blog.

Read Our Mini-Blog to Learn More About the Sensory Hallways >>

Middle School

Bilingual Holocaust Study Takes Students to The Museum of Jewish Heritage

The 8th graders visited The Museum of Jewish Heritage today as part of a Bilingual Holocaust Study. They had a guided tour through the exhibition: The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do. Students were also privileged to hear testimony and have a chance to experience an interview with a Holocaust survivor. This powerful experience is the kind that cannot be learned in a textbook.

Middle School

Les Olympiades de mathématiques

The 8th graders participated in Les Olympiades de mathématiques, a national academic competition organized by the Ministry of National Education. The competition provides a unique approach to solving mathematical problems and helps to demonstrate the connections between mathematics and other scientific disciplines.

School Life

Alumni Spotlight

Julian Pilet, Class of 2019

We are so incredibly proud of our alumni who graduate from the French American Academy! To learn more about their journey after the FAA and to celebrate them, we are introducing a new “Alumni Spotlight”, featuring a notable alum each month. To kick things off, we spoke to Julian Pilet, class of 2019. You can read his thoughts on bilingualism, memories from his time at the FAA, and his plans for the future here.

Learn More About Julian>>

Teacher's Spotlight

Meet Bénédicte, Our Preschool Teacher

Bénédicte Berger is a versatile seasoned pro teacher, teaching all ages both in France and in the US: first in California, then at our Jersey City campus, and most recently at our Hoboken campus. She is also a beloved colleague with creativity, boundless patience, and an infectious smile. I asked our “Béné” three questions for the March teacher spotlight.

Learn More About Bénédicte Berger >>

Parenting Tips

A Breath of Fresh Air

Parents often ask us what they can do to help their children learn and grow. There are many good answers, but this month we are focusing on an often overlooked strategy that boosts cognitive development and focus, increases knowledge, promotes good health, and can be cheap or free.

Read Our Blog to Discover the Role of Outdoor Free Play in Fostering Learning and Development >>

Sustainable Development

Visit From Nicolas Louisot, a Trainer and Expert for Sustainable Development Education in North America

Nicolas Louisot, a trainer and expert for Sustainable Development Education in North America on behalf of the AEFE, spent two days in our schools to strengthen our reflections and actions in link with the 17 United Nations Goals (SDGs). Nicolas and Thibaut Bastide, our JC Sustainable Development Coordinator, shared resources and projects with our faculty to connect SDGs into our curriculum and daily practices.
The discussions included many topics from children's literature to outdoor classrooms but also paper consumption, gender equality and fight against hunger.

Additionally, Nicolas met the Jersey City eco-delegates who explained their role within our community. Each one of them had a chance to present the project they wanted to accomplish and received advice and encouragement from Nicolas!

Extracurricular

Bilingual Summer Camp in Jersey City

On our Jersey City campus, we offer an eight-week long summer camp. Our camp will immerse your child in the world of the Olympics, featuring weekly subthemes that explore different sports, cultures, and some cities in France! All activities are theme-based and lead in French and/or in English. The camp dates: are June 24, 2024 – August 16

Register Now >>

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