January Highlights: Honoring Dr. King's Legacy, Galette des Rois, Making a Positive Impact, and More!

Head of School's Message

Dear FAA Community,

January is traditionally the month dedicated to report cards!
These comprehensive reports offer a snapshot of your child's progress thus far in the academic year. I encourage you to peruse our blog article on effective ways to discuss your child's grades.

While report cards are a valuable gauge of academic performance, it's crucial to remember that they're just one facet of your child's achievements. Beyond grades, we aim to cultivate qualities such as perseverance, grit, empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking – essential building blocks in today's fast-paced world. In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, these soft skills play an increasingly vital role in laying a robust foundation.

Furthermore, we want to promote a growth mindset and praise their efforts rather than just the outcome. During successful times, we analyze the process and the strategies that proved effective, and in moments of setbacks, we engage in conversations about the valuable lessons learned. You’ll find additional insights and advice in this month's blog “Fostering autonomy at all ages”.

Thank you for partnering with us on this educational journey. Your involvement and support make a significant impact on your child's growth and success.

Warm regards,

Anne-Sophie Gueguen

Upcoming Events

Event

Date and Time

Location

Paint & Sip

2/9 at 7pm

Englewood Campus

Summer Camp

6/24-8/16

Jersey City Campus

Mommy & Me

Every Monday at 9:45am

Hoboken Campus

Academics

Preschool + Elementary School

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - A Day of Activities and Reflection on DEIB Values

We hosted our annual Community Day to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The day was filled with collaborative activities that allowed students and parents to openly discuss our differences in various areas such as physical ability, learning ability, gender, race, and socio-economic status. We hope this day left everyone inspired to continue living up to the values of DEIB and Dr. King.

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Middle School

Middle School Students Visit the Seniors at PACO Senior Center

During the Community Day, middle schoolers discussed and debated various DEIB Topics and visited the PACO Senior Center. They engaged in different activities with the seniors while practicing and conversing with them in Spanish. The visit was a meaningful opportunity for the two generations to connect, promote compassion, and better understand each other's differences.

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All Divisions

Vive la Galette des Rois!

During the first few weeks of January, French and francophone people throughout the world will be indulging in a sweet treat known as La Galette des Rois, or “King Cake”. The French American Academy students and teachers all love taking part in this popular tradition. Go to our blog to read more, and to see photos of the festivities!

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School Life

Admissions

Late Applications Welcomed

If you missed the standard deadline for submitting your application, don't worry! We are still accepting applications on a rolling basis. We encourage parents to submit their applications promptly: the earlier we receive your complete application, the greater your chance of enrolling for the requested school year.

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Parenting Tips

Fostering Autonomy at all Ages

As parents and teachers, we understand that our primary objective is preparing children for the future in a loving, safe way. But what does it mean to be autonomous at different stages of development? In our blog this month, we outline the main components developmental stages for pre-K and K children, elementary-age children, and young adolescents, along with advice for cultivating autonomy for each age.

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Sustainable Development

Students Make a Positive Impact with Food Drive

Students from Englewood collected food on Community Day to donate to those in need. Our eco-delegates delivered the donations to the food pantry and even had a productive discussion with the person responsible for managing the pantry. We are proud of our student's efforts to make a positive impact in our community.

Teacher's Spotlight

Alexandra Yacoub, Pre-K/K Teacher and Sustainable Development Coordinator

We are featuring Alexandra Yacoub in our Teacher Spotlight this month. She is an experienced teacher who also coordinates both our Englewood pre-K/K and our sustainable development program on that campus. Her commitment to nurturing and developing young minds is evident in her thoughtful answers to our three questions.

Learn More About Alexandra Yacoub>>

Extracurricular

Jersey City Winter Camp - Registration is Now Open!

With the February break around the corner, we are excited to announce that our winter camp registrations are now open. The camp will run from Tuesday, February 20th to Friday 23rd, from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Aftercare we be available until 6pm.

Each day of the camp will have a unique theme, making it an engaging and fun experience for your children.

Thanks for reading!

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85 West Demarest Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631

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Hoboken NJ 07030

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