Dear Families,
The first week went smoothly on campus! We are proud of how the students K-6 are adapting to the new safety guidelines. Big kudos to our distance learners who are working hard from home!
The Middle School team and the SDFAS faculty and staff are pleased to formally announce the return to campus for all interested 7th and 8th grade students on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 !
All parents with children enrolled at SDFAS for the 2020-2021 school year are required to review and acknowledge with signature the following documents using this ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM:
**URGENT Action Needed!** Click here for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM to print, complete, sign, scan to pdf and return by email to Stephanie Humbert at shumbert@sdfrenchschool.org for Grades 1-8 and to Babeth Esterly at besterly@sdfrenchschool.org for PK-K.
Magnus App For the upcoming school year, parents will use the Magnus Health Mobile App to complete a daily COVID-19 screening assessment for each SDFAS student from a smartphone in just a few clicks. This screening will need to be done every morning, at home, no later than 7:30 am, before departure for school. On August 27, 2020, parents will be able to set up a Magnus Health account via FACTS. After activating your Magnus Health account via FACTS you will install the Magnus Health Mobile App on your smartphone. To log in for the first time please follow the instructions below: At the completion of this initial process, you will be able to download the Magnus Mobile App for free on your smartphone and log in through the app to complete the screening assessment each morning. If you need additional help, you can always reference the parent tutorial. You will access the screening via the button titled “COVID-19.” We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this daily screening as it will be an imperative function of our safety protocols. Upon completion of the quick survey each morning, you will receive a message for the student’s attendance giving instructions for that day. If your child arrives at school and the screening has not been completed, we will ask that you complete it before the student exits the vehicle. A parent must be the one to fill this out. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep the school operational during this pandemic. Use of this App will help us create the safest possible environment for your children, our faculty, and staff. For any technical issues with the mobile app such as login problems, or problems completing the screening please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR by phone at 877.461.6831 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com.
Update for Grades 3-8 pick-up: In order for traffic to be more fluid, we encourage parents to pick up their child without exiting their car. On Tuesday, we will give parents a sign with their child’s name and grade. Please display the sign on your car dashboard during pick-up to be visible to the staff.
Map, Schedules, and Videos explaining Drop-off
For questions about Preschool, please contact Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfrenchschool.org and Sophie Ricouard, sricouard@sdfrenchschool.org.
Important Information PK Drop-off and Pick-up Protocols Preschool Sign in Procedure with Procare App Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration
For questions about Kindergarten, please contact Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfrenchschool.org and Sophie Ricouard, sricouard@sdfrenchschool.org.
Important Information In kindergarten this week we’ve been discussing the importance of handwashing and staying safe from germs while learning at school. These discussions will launch our back to school unit where we’ll create our classroom rules together focusing on: doing our best work, showing respect to our learning space and others, and looking and listening to the person who is talking. We’ll continue with a unit on emotions where students learn to identify and begin to regulate the feelings they experience everyday. Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration
For questions about Elementary School, please contact Francis Carlier, fcarlier@sdfrenchschool.org.
Important Information Spotlight on 1st grade: Extended Care and After School Activities: As of now, we are not offering extended care, after school activities, study hall, or homework help. Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration 1st and 2nd Grade Drop-off Protocols 3rd to 5th Grade Drop-off Protocols
For questions about Middle School, please contact Marion Addo, maddo@sdfrenchschool.org.
6th Grade 6th Grade Academic Newsletter #1 Middle School Back to School Webinar – September 8th – 5;30 pm – 6:30 pm Please watch the following Back to School Videos to get an overview of the 6th grade curriculum before joining the Middle School faculty for a Back to School Night Q&A. Middle School Drop-off Protocols Distance Learning: The DL schedules with zoom links have been sent to the students’ email address and added to the Advisory’s Google Classroom. Extended Care and After School Activities: As of now, we are not offering extended care, after school activities, study hall, or homework help. Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration
7th Grade Return on campus after Labor Day Tuesday, September 8th: If you have not already submitted the following survey, please take a few minutes to do so, as we need to know how many students will come back on campus for in-person learning and how many will stay home for distance learning. Let us know if you changed your mind. **URGENT Action Needed!** – 7th and 8th Grade Survey Middle School Back to School Webinar – September 8th – 5;30 pm – 6:30 pm Middle School Drop-off Protocols Distance Learning: The DL schedules with zoom links have been sent to the students’ email address and added to the Advisory’s Google Classroom. Extended Care and After School Activities: As of now, we are not offering extended care, after school activities, study hall, or homework help for elementary and middle school students. Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration
8th Grade Return on campus after Labor Day Tuesday, September 8th: If you have not already submitted the following survey, please take a few minutes to do so, as we need to know how many students will come back on campus for in-person learning and how many will stay home for distance learning. Let us know if you changed your mind. **URGENT Action Needed!** – 7th and 8th Grade Survey Middle School Back to School Webinar – September 8th – 5;30 pm -6:30 pm Middle School Drop-off Protocols Distance Learning: The DL schedules with zoom links have been sent to the students’ email address and added to the Advisory’s Google Classroom. Extended Care and After School Activities: As of now, we are not offering extended care, after school activities, study hall, or homework help for elementary and middle school students. Girard Gourmet: Girard Gourmet is offering individual boxed meals and stays committed to providing variety and quality food. Please contact them directly. As vendors are not allowed on campus during school hours, Girard Gourmet will not serve food to the students in the lunch area as it was done before. Girard Gourmet welcomes feedback. For suggestions and more information, contact Jesus or Diana at Girard Gourmet, (858) 454-3325 or by email at girardgourmet87@gmail.com. September Menu – Registration
SEL High School Placement Counselor/SEL Advisor : Erin Stoller
HS Placement Counselor Please contact Erin Stoller at estoller@sdfrenchschool.org for questions regarding high school placement. Welcome Letter from the HS Placement Counselor – Update #2 – Friday, September 4th Welcome Letter from the HS Placement Counselor – Update #1 – Friday, August 28th
We encourage you to subscribe to the events calendar, so you can get automatic reminders.
Back-to-School Events Labor Day Monday, September 7th Spirit Day Friday, September 11th Virtual Back-to-School Nights September 8th – 14th – 5:30pm to 6:30pm Individual and Class Pictures K-8 September 23rd and 24th
Update The printing and delivery of the 2019 -2020 Yearbook was delayed due to circumstances related to COVID. Our publishers’ facilities are operating at a greatly reduced capacity which has significantly impacted their production schedule. We are in regular communication with them. We anticipate a delivery late fall and will update the community with specifics as soon as they are available. Please contact our Yearbook advisor Andrew Ericson, aericson@sdfrenchschool.org, with any questions. Thank you for your patience.
Date limite de réception de dossier pour la 2ème commission des bourses françaises 19 Septembre 2020
Order Required Red Polo and Navy Blue T-Shirt There is no school uniform; however, the school does have a Dress Code, as outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook. For the 2020/21 school year, we are excited to partner, again, with Land’s End, a provider of high-quality school clothing and spirit wear. Here is the Land’s End SDFAS webpage (900190869) where you will order: Please remember to label your child’s clothing and personal belongings.
French Literature Subscriptions
Videos PK and K Parent Reopening Webinar – Slide Deck Grade 1-2 Parent Reopening Webinar – Slide Deck Grade 3-4-5 Parent Reopening Webinar – Slide Deck MS Parent Reopening Webinar – Slide Deck Consult our Covid-19 webpage at any time to see our most recent updates.
If you have not already, please complete the documents by August 27th.
Preschool and Kindergarten Students Please email completed documents to Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfrenchschool.org by August 27th. Emergency and Pick up Contacts To update Emergency Contacts and Pick-up contacts, you may do so via FACTS. PK0 New Student Medical Packet Including: Emergency Information Form, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Child’s Pre-admission Health History – Parents Report, Physicians Report, Notification of Parents’ Rights, Acknowledgment of receipt of the Personal Rights, Parent consent for Administration of Medications, and Medication Chart, A copy of the student’s immunizations, SDFAS Emergency Health Card, SDFAS Aggressive Behaviors and Biting Policy, Parent’s Guide to Immunizations (for parents to keep) PK1 and PK2 New Student Medical Packet Including: Identification & Emergency information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Child‘s pre-admission Health History – Parent‘s report, Physician Report, Notification of Parents Rights, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Personal Rights, Parent consent for Administration of Medications And Medication Chart, A copy of the student’s immunizations, SDFAS Emergency Health Card, SDFAS Aggressive Behaviors and Biting Policy, SDFAS Potty Training Policy, Parent’s Guide to Immunizations (for parents to keep) Kindergarten New Student Medical Packet Including: A Copy of Student’s Immunizations, Parent consent for Administration of Medications And Medication Chart, Report of medical examination for school entry, SDFAS Emergency Health Card, SDFAS Aggressive Behaviors and Biting Policy, Parent’s Guide to Immunizations (for parent’s to keep) Guide to Immunizations – Physician’s Report – Proof of immunization and vaccines must be on file by the first day of the school year. As required by law, a child will not be allowed to attend school if these records are not on file. Contact Babeth Esterly, besterly@sdfrenchschool.org if you have questions.
Grades 1 through 8 Please email the completed documents to Stéphanie Humbert shumbert@sdfrenchschool.org by August 27th. Emergency and Pick up Contacts To update Emergency Contacts and Pick-up contacts, you may do so via FACTS. 1st Grade: A School Entry Health Checkup is required for all incoming 1st graders. 7th Grade: Please be reminded that all incoming 7th graders must have their whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination before school starts. Immunization Records for New Students: Proof of immunization and vaccines must be on file by the first day of the school year. As required by law, a child will not be allowed to attend school if these records are not on file. Contact Stéphanie Humbert shumbert@sdfrenchschool.org if you have questions.
SDFAS is happy to partner with School Tool Box, for Grades 1 through 8, a service that allows you to do school supply shopping from home! Students will receive quality, name brand supplies that match their school supply list shipped directly home. Not only that, one meal is donated to Feed My Starving Children for every box ordered. It’s easy, visit School Tool Box, select your child’s grade, remove any items you already have, and purchase the rest.
🖍️ Preschool and Kindergarten School Supplies 20/21 🖍️Elementary School Supplies 20/21
💻Middle School Supplies 20/21
If you order supplies online, consider supporting the school by using Amazon Smile and Mabel’s Labels (San Diego French-American School (La Jolla)) if you want to purchase name tags to label your child’s belongings!
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