AOSR - VIA CASSIA 811 Phone: 06.33438.1 Web: WWW.AOSR.ORG November 2009
November 2-6 Middle School Cultural Trips
November 5 Volleyball Championships
November 7 SAT Testing
November 9 PTO General Meeting Special Speaker Cafeteria
November 12 College Fair
Corporation Meeting 11) 19:30 in School Cafeteria OSR! (See page ween at A November 13 It’s Hallo Parent-Teacher Conferences NO CLASSES
November 26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL
November 30 PTO Executive Board Meeting 2) (see page 2 OSR Sports! December 2 A PTO Holiday Volunteer Brunch
December 3 ee page 6) Progress Reports tions Day (s United Na December 5 SAT Testing
December 8 ee page 19) Italian National Holiday (s NO SCHOOL MS
Contents Article: Dr. Beth Pfannl 2 Kindergarten/Elementary News 13 - 17
Information about H1N1 2 Middle School News 18-20
Board of Trustees 3 Secondary School News 21
Tech Bytes 4 High School News 22
All School News 5 - 6 After School Activities and Sports 23-25
United Nations Day 7 Counselor’s Corner 26-28
PTO 8 - 11 Contact Information 29
Pre-K News 12 Calendar 30 AOSR at the NIAF Piazza d’Italia by Dr. Beth Pfannl, Head of School
Dr. Pfannl attended the annual National Italian American Foundation weekend events in Washington DC last month. AOSR once again had a booth at the very popular "Piazza d'Italia"; a showcase of the very best from Italy.
She held meetings with prominent members of the community, including AOSR stand at NIAF's "Piazza AOSR Board members, d'Italia", with former AOSR and met with a number of Trustee Dr. Lora Shapiro alumni who were in DC Dr. Pfannl with Italian singer for the event. Antonello Venditti
Some Information about H1N1 Influenza by Ms. Diane Cullen-Moore, School Nurse
For Your Information, this is just a reminder with the Italian National Health, Italy will be that… offering vaccination to school age children within the coming months. There is a heightened awareness of the flu this year because of the new strain known as the The symptoms of H1N1 are almost H1N1, or the swine flu. All research indistinguishable from the seasonal flu, and the demonstrates that seasonal flu is still more treatment is virtually the same. Usually, only dangerous for the general population than swine those with previous medical conditions or at risk flu. However, fear of contracting H1N1 is are treated with antiviral medications. A fever rampant. over 37.8C or 100F, cough, lethargy, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distress, body aches, and It is true that seasonal flu can be very serious for sore throat are all probable symptoms of the flu. the elderly and the very young. It is true that the Some unusual symptoms such as rash, extreme H1N1 has struck down previously healthy, young fatigue, unwillingness to drink, difficult people. But the vast majority of H1N1 mortality respirations, and a reoccurrence of symptoms cases had underlying medical problems that after a period of improvement are all things that exacerbated the symptoms of the flu. For these could point to H1N1 infection. Only your doctor reasons, the public health services around the can diagnose this illness and prescribe the correct world have targeted those segments of the method of treatment. If your symptoms point to population with compromised immune systems, the seasonal flu, the treatment is: asthma, or other previous health problems for vaccination. Until recently, school children were Rest at home considered the main spreaders of the flu rather Isolation from others than its victims. As the virus progresses however, Increased fluid intake there has been an increase of previously healthy Fever management if necessary school children being hospitalized with the complications of the flu, causing some countries Using medicines to treat a fever that is less than to include school age children under the age of 15 100F or 37.8 is NOT seen as beneficial. The in the group to be vaccinated. According to a (Continued on page 3) parent of one of our students who is a pediatrician
2 AOSR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Frank Ledahawky, Chair
I would like to remind the AOSR community that Please note that the Board of Trustees has resolved the Annual Assembly of the AOSR Corporation that only those proxies which are delivered to the will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009 AOSR office by 17:00 hrs on Thursday, beginning at 19:30 in the school cafeteria. November 12 and which clearly identify the individual nominated to hold the proxy will be In order to participate at the annual assembly you accepted. Proxies received after the 17:00 must be a member of the AOSR Corporation. Every deadline, blank proxies, or proxies assigned to a parent or guardian of a student of AOSR is eligible corporation member already holding three to become a regular member. Corporation proxies will be void. Proxy forms are also membership forms are available on the AOSR available on the AOSR website home page. website home page. Regular memberships terminate automatically once a student leaves AOSR. For This year, the Corporation is required to elect four more information about the Annual Assembly, members to fill vacancies on the Board of Trustees. please contact Ms. Domenica Losani at There is a wealth of talent in the AOSR parent [email protected] or call 06.33438331. Official community and we hope that parents with bylaws of the AOSR Corporation are available in professional experience will consider volunteering the Head’s office. their time and talent to AOSR by running. Nominations will not be accepted from the Floor The Annual Assembly is validly constituted when during the meeting. AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT of the Regular and Supporting Members are present in person or by In the interest of our children’s education and the proxy. Therefore, we strongly encourage all our proper completion of the Corporation’s business, I Corporation Members to make every effort to urge you to take the time to personally attend the attend or execute and send in a proxy. Article 16 of meeting on November 12, 2009. the AOSR Bylaws provides that no member in attendance may hold more than three proxies. I look forward to seeing you there.
(Continued from page 2) should not come back to school until they are at least body heat of a fever is seen as a first line of defense 24 hours free of fever without the use of anti febrile against invading viruses. If you are worried, do not medications. Since coming into contact with the virus hesitate to contact your family physician. is practically impossible, the most effective defense against it is to reduce its proliferation. Such efficient At school, we are making a concerted effort to measures are: minimize the spread of the flu viruses. The worry over the H1N1 has actually made it easier for us to Gargling with warm salty water twice a day bring the methods of prevention to the attention of the students. All the preventive techniques should have Cleaning the nostrils every evening after a been followed even for the seasonal flu. The basics of forceful nose blowing good prevention include: Drinking warm liquids reduces microbial Frequent hand washing particles in the mouth and throat by washing them into the stomach where they cannot survive Coughing into a tissue or into your elbow the gastric juices
Isolating yourself for others if you have a A diet rich in Vitamin C and sufficient rest to fever or from those with a fever help boost the immune system
A doctor’s certificate allowing reentry The school is closely monitoring school absences. If you have any questions call the School Health Office All students with a fever of 37.8C are sent home and at 0633438321. according to the (CDC) Center for Disease Control and the (WHO) World Health Organization they
3 Tech Bytes by Mr. Geoff Miller, Director of Technology Technology Task Force
The AOSR Board Technology Task Force held its first technology resources and their current use at school as well meeting early this month. The community was represented as an analysis of the gaps between the actual status and the with teachers, parents, and administrators. In attendance vision for future technology use. The Audit makes were AOSR Trustees Gianni Linari (Task Force Chair), recommendations based on industry standards and best Antonio Rizzo and Steven Cohen; Dr. Beth Pfannl, Head of practice. Mr. Miller shared with the group his analysis of School, Tom Connolly, Secondary School Principal, Geoff the current state of technology and his short, medium and Miller, Director of Technology; teachers Silvia Moore, long term goals. He also distributed his written response to Lars Rahm, Jane Rumsby, James Sigafoos, Eric Vacchio; the Audit’s recommendations. and parents Judy Barkal, Jeff Datin, Riccardo DiBlasio, Three working groups (Infrastructure and Hardware, Michael Itinger and Neeru Lal and guest Elsa Lamb, Impact of Technology in the Classroom and Technology Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement Plan) were formed and agreed to meet in the next few of International Education. weeks. Mr. Linari and Dr. Pfannl reported on the Technology Any members of the community interested in joining this Audit that took place last spring conducted by consultants the Task Force are welcome to contact the Head of sponsored by the Office of Overseas Schools of the US School’s office at 06.33438331. The next meeting is Department of State. The Audit, part of the school’s scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th at 18:00 in the Strategic Plan, offered an assessment of the current state of High School Library.
What is Technology?
“Technology is a broad term that refers both to artifacts created by humans, such as machines, and the methods used to create those artifacts. More broadly, technology can be used to refer to a way of doing something or a means of organization: for instance, democracy might be considered a social technology. Technology comes from the Greek technologia, which is a combination of “techne”, meaning “craft”, and logia, meaning “saying”. So technology might be considered the articulation of a craft. The word is also used to describe the extent to which a society can manipulate its environment.” http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-technology.htm)
We are in the process of evaluating the technology available on campus, and making some important decisions about what we need to do next. Now is a good time to also spend a moment to reflect on the nature of technology. Technology, as a general topic, is even more specialized when applied to the daily life of an educational institution like our campus. What does it entail?
Technology, as it applies to our campus, entails several distinct components:
Network Infrastructure The components and architecture of the campus network that ties it all together Hardware The physical equipment components of technology that are closest to the end-user Software The programs that are used to accomplish the tasks required by both the administration and faculty Technology Use in Education The components, processes, equipment and methods that are used in the delivery of education in the classroom.
But more importantly, technology in education is how we put it all together to deliver educational content. This is, after all, our primary function, providing and education to our students. In an ever evolving world, we need to grow to include new methods and “technologies” in as effective a manner as possible. In order to do so, we need to provide the best training as possible to our faculty, and administrative staff, to enable them to use the available technologies. Therefore, professional development can provide the key to unlock the potential of the available technologies.
“Technology is only an enabler, not an end unto itself.” Jim Collins, Good to Great
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by Dr. George Grunfeld, ES Principal and Mr. Tom Connolly, Secondary School Principal
Save the date….. Friday, November 13, 2009
AOSR is committed to an unsurpassable educational experience for all children. Here are some ideas for your consideration that will make the conference productive and child-centered:
Teachers don't want to put parents on the spot. They just like to meet with parents from time to time to discuss how to help students do their best in school. All children learn in different ways. They have their own individual personalities and their own listening and work habits. To help their students learn new knowledge and skills, teachers must know as much as they can about each child's likes and dislikes. No one knows more about these things than you, the parents. And no one has more influence over your children than you. That's why teachers need your help to do a first-class job. Working together, you and the teacher can help your child have a successful school year.
Here Are Some Things To Keep in Mind
Start the conference right: be there on time, and plan not to run over the amount of time that has been set aside. If you are a working parent who can't arrange to meet during regular hours, make this clear to the teacher and try to set up a time to meet that is good for both of you. The best conferences are those in which both teachers and parents stay calm and try hard to work together for one purpose and one purpose only: to help your child do well. Arguing or blaming each other for problems your child is having helps no one.
Getting Ready
Each teacher will come prepared with samples of your children's work and with ideas to help them do even better in school. You should get ready for each conference, too. Talk to your children before the conference. Find out what they think are their best subjects and what subjects they like the least. Find out why. Also, ask your children if there is anything they would like you to talk about with their teachers. Make sure your children don't worry about the meeting. Help them understand that you and their teacher(s) are meeting together in order to help them. Before you go to the school, write notes to yourself about: things about your child's life at home, personality, problems, habits, and hobbies you feel it's important for the teacher to know
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your concerns about the school's programs or policies questions about your child's progress how you and the school can work together to help your child If your spouse can't attend the conference with you, ask for his or her concerns and questions.
The Conference
Some good questions to ask are these: How well does my child get along with others? What are my child's best and most challenging subjects? Is my child working up to his or her ability? Does my child participate in class discussions and activities? Has my child missed any classes other than ones I contacted the school about? Have you noticed any sudden changes in the way my child acts? For example, have you noticed any squinting, tiredness or moodiness that might be a sign of physical or other problems? What kinds of tests are being done? What do the tests tell about my child's progress? How does my child handle taking tests? It's a good idea to ask your most important questions first, just in case time runs out before you and the teacher have a chance to discuss them all. Be sure to ask the teacher for specific suggestions on ways to help your child do better. This is the most important part of the meeting. It will become your action plan. If the teacher says something you don't quite understand, don't be shy about asking for an explanation. It's a good idea to end the conference by summing up decisions you've made together. If needed, ask to meet again.
After the Conference
Start immediately on the action plan you and the teacher worked out together. Discuss the plan with your child. Make sure he or she knows that you and the teacher care. To see if the action plan is working, watch your child's behavior and check your child's class work and homework. Stay in regular touch with the teacher to discuss the progress your child is making. Meeting with your child's teachers should help build strong parent-teacher partnerships—partnerships that are needed if you and your child's teachers are to reach your common goal of helping your child get the best education possible.
6 United Nations Day by Dr. George Grunfeld, ES Principal
AOSR celebrates the many cultures of our wonderful school community during the annual United Nations Day celebrations.
United Nations International Day of Peace is an opportunity to reflect on the important work and issues faced by the UN. Through the art classes, students submitted their artwork and competed to earn recognition for the need for food and sustainability. Congratulations to Cristina R. and Sharon B. for their poster . "I think peace means there should be no harmful anything from weapons to harmful words," a fifth grader said after the celebration. "I think it would mean everybody's friends and the whole world is friendly. Peace could be shown in anything from planting a tree to stopping a war,” and a 9-year-old added it could be as simple as a kind word
"Usually the smaller ways are more effective," a third grader said. "Changing hearts one at a time."
The United Nations International Day of Peace was established in 1981 and fixed on Sept. 21 in 2001. Cities across the world celebrate with a moment of silence at noon, lighting a candle or ringing a bell and many other peaceful activities.
7 PTO News by Ms. Suzanne Datin, PTO President
Your AOSR PTO was very active and productive in the month of October. At our October PTO meeting we discussed and approved our PTO budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Two of the main projects that support our budget are the boutique and the booster bar. The Boutique opened on October 6th and since then we have sold over 1500 euro worth of items. We operated 3 booster bars which provided over 300 euro each to sports and middle school.
Profits from PTO sponsored projects provide additional financial support towards the education of our children. You can support PTO projects by eating at the Booster Bar and by shopping or selling at the Boutique.
AOSR Logo items (t-shirts, sweatshirts and bags) are available in the Boutique on Tuesdays and Fridays. AOSR Cookbooks are also available in the boutique. These items make great Christmas gifts for your friends “back home”.
All parents of AOSR students are automatically PTO members; there are no dues to pay. If you have not been receiving e-mails from me about PTO projects and outings and would like to be added to the PTO e-mailing list, please write to me at [email protected].
Our next regular PTO meeting will be in the boutique at 9:30am on Monday, November 9th. Our special guest speaker will be AOSR’s community service coordinator, Carla Dawson.
by Ms. Suzanne Datiin, PTO President On Saturday, October 3rd a group of AOSR parents and students enjoyed the art and architecture of three banks in Rome, Italy: Dexia Crediop Bank, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL) and the Altieri Palace.
Thanks go to AOSR parent Carlo Di Giulio for offering the AOSR community the opportunity to enjoy Italy’s annual Invito a Palazzo with an English guided tour.
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On Wednesday, October 28th there was a PTO sponsored trip to see the inside of Pyramide and the Non- Catholic Cemetery of Rome followed by lunch at Fraschetta di Mastro Giorgio hosteria in Testaccio. Our tour was arranged by AOSR alumni and parent Lisa Finnerty who guides Secret Gardens of Italy tours.
Special Thanks: Falcon Flyer Committee
Kim Gallagher, Graphic Design AND the following AOSR staff: Elisabeth Giansiracusa, Copy-Editor Geoff Miller Nelli Izhaki, Distribution Egidio Luzi Claudia Sobral, Co-Editor
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Turn Items You Don’t Use Anymore Into Cash at the AOSR Boutique
Whether you want to save some money or make some money there is something for you at the Boutique.
At the Boutique you will find:
Clothes for Men, Women and children of all sizes Jewelry Belts Shoes Coats Toys Books in English Book exchange Bring a book/take a book Videos/DVD’s Ski season items Household goods, dishes, microwave, strollers
The Boutique is open: Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 Fridays 15:00 – 16:30
Vendors bring in new items weekly, so don’t miss out on great bargains. Come in often and see what’s new.
As a vendor you make 66% of the sale price; 33% goes towards the PTO Budget. To become a vendor, contact Victoria Wise at the boutique or e- mail her at [email protected].
What are you waiting for? Clean out those closets and bring us those things you don’t want anymore; you just might have the item someone else has been looking for.
See you at the Boutique!
10 PTO News
Sweet Potato and Carrot Purée
4 pounds sweet potatoes 1 pound carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths 2 ½ cups water 1 tablespoon sugar 12 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup crème fraiche ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub potatoes and cut a small, deep slit in the top of each. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until tender when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place the peeled and trimmed carrots with water, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, uncovered, on medium heat until most water is evaporated and carrots begin to sizzle in the butter, about 30 minutes. Carrots should be tender, if not, add a little water and continue cooking.
When sweet potatoes are done, scrape flesh out and combine with carrots; blend in a food processor or with an electric mixer. Add remaining butter and crème fraiche and process until smooth. Add nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, add cayenne (if using) and process another minute. Makes about 10 servings.
Note: If made ahead, reheat by transferring to baking dish covered with foil. Heat at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
(Ingredient Note: if you cannot find crème fraiche you may substitute heavy cream.)
A Thanksgiving favorite, donated to the AOSR cookbook by Kensie Blodgett.
This great recipe and more can be found in the AOSR Cookbook Available in the AOSR villa office and at the Boutique for 15 Euros. They make great gifts!!!
11 Pre-K and Elementary News
Pre-Kindergarten Ms. Amy Magazzu, Pre-K Coordinator
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce As we begin the new school year, we hope that you will help us to restock our supply of recycled materials. The children enjoy discovering many imaginative ways to use these items when constructing and creating! We encourage everyone from the AOSR community to lend a hand by collecting and donating any of the following: Empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls Shoe boxes Clean Styrofoam trays Plastic containers from fruits and vegetables Cardboard jewelry boxes or other small boxes Yogurt containers Buttons Fabric remnants Bottle tops (various colors) Newspaper (large size) Any other clean and safe items you think we could use The greater variety of materials we have, the more the children will be able to explore and express their ideas. Please bring collected items to our classroom. The pre-k staff and students thank you in advance for your support!
Pre-K - 5th grade students came to school in their best Halloween Costumes and entertained a large crowd of parents with stories, songs, poems and dances. Each grade paraded in costume around the gym to show off their costumes. The show ended with a grand performance by the entire 5th grade class who danced to "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. Great job students and staff for putting together an incredibly well organized Halloween presentation. Thanks for the great show!
12 Kindergarten/Elementary News
Kindergarten Second Grade Ms. Antinucci and Ms. Bleecher Ms. Ciuffreda and Ms. DeVito
ctober proved to be another busy and econd graders will be making fossil exciting month for the Kindergarten! imprints using clay, plaster of Paris and The students have been learning about O plastic fossils. Once made the fossils will the season of Fall and all of the changes that occur S be left for several days to dry. After the children as the weather gets cooler and cooler. They went will open them and see the imprints. on a leaf hunt and searched for various types and Second grade will celebrate Thanksgiving by having colors of leaves. They are continuing their study of lunch in class. They will prepare soup, make cakes animals and are now familiar with the difference and decorate the tables themselves. We hope to between living and nonliving things. They can also have a joyful time together. During the days before tell you what living things need and how they grow. Thanksgiving the classes will talk about the holiday The Kindergartners are exploring the different and discuss and write about the things we are letters of the alphabet and are beginning to learn thankful for. the sounds that some of the letters make. In Math, the Kindergartners are exploring and working with numbers 0-10. They are also working with patterns and learning how to play games with one another in large and small groups. The Kindergarten is anxious Third Grade to see what fun November will bring! Ms. Gist and Ms. Wheeler
First Grade D o you know how many hours you spend Ms. Gozdowski and and Ms. Tausend reading each week? The third grade students do! During October, we have been busy counting up how many hours we spend reading. T he leaves are changing, the rain is coming, the heat is on and we are ready to welcome Did you know that reading practice: November! What a great time of year to curl up Improves your comprehension with a cup of hot chocolate and read! We have Gives you a wide range of general knowledge been working hard on our thinking skills in reading. Improves your vocabulary growth Don’t forget to ask us about our thinking while we Is increasingly important for learning in all are reading! Come by our classroom and you will be subject areas astonished with all the creative writing. Students Promotes reading as a lifelong pleasure. have been amazing at exploring various writing styles. In math we continue to work on building a greater The idea of this program is to stimulate enthusiasm number sense. It is fascinating hearing their pattern for reading. Everybody is reading at their own pace - discoveries through the number chart. The it’s not about who can read the most or the fastest. students enjoy taking surveys and asking questions At this age level, many of the students can even too. So many fun things to do in math! spend some of their time reading silently. Currently in our classroom community we are focusing on working together. It is important that All the third grade students have been working we all have the opportunity to share so that we all together to reach a goal of 300 hours. When the learn from one another. Also, we are so fortunate collaborative goal is met, both classes will have a to have a student teacher from Iowa join our first special literary based celebration. Read this space grade team. We look forward to seeing you at the next month to find out all about the celebration! parent-teacher conferences on Friday, November 13.
13 Elementary News
Fourth Grade Ms. De Paolis, and Ms. Piccirilli
Fourth grade Composition assignments will include Native American “pelt” stories using symbols instead of words and a Thanksgiving feast narrative. Our History studies are focused on Aeneas and his journey from Troy to the Italian shore. In Science the children are beginning an Oceans unit which includes a cross-curricular technology project. Fourth graders are presenting article synopses orally in class for current events and also fictional book report presentations.
Elementary School Library Ms. Popp, Librarian
In October, kindergarten through grade two studied author Leo Lionni, an acclaimed children's author and illustrator. His books describe human emotions with beautiful pictures. The children related to his stories and artwork. Grades three through five studied author Beverly Cleary, a renowned author best known for the "Ramona" series and The Mouse and the Motorcycle. She is very accessible to grades three through six. Her subjects are interesting, often humorous characters.
Star Librarian Awards Author of the Month Awards
Cristina R., Grade 3, Ms. Wheeler Valeria C., Grade 2, Ms. Ciuffreda Joanna E., Grade 4, Ms. Piccirilli Joanna E., Grade 4, Ms. Piccirilli Leonardo Luca C., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Andrew F., Grade 4, Ms. Piccirilli Camilla R., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Amirul S., Grade 4, Ms. Piccirilli Asia Z., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Marsya A., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Sammy B., Grade 5, Ms. Rumsby Romy F., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Yonatan M., Grade 4, Ms. DePaolis Francesca C., Grade 5, Mr. Etcheverry Francesca D., Grade 5, Mr. Etcheverry Micha P., Grade 5, Mr. Etcheverry Alessia R., Grade 5, Mr. Etcheverry
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Fifth Grade Mr. Etcheverry, Ms. Rumsby and Mr. Wieland
Fifth Grade Trip to the Explora Museum
On Friday October 16th, all of 5th grade attended two of three workshops involving Energy, Climate and Why we should eat seasonal fruits in season. During the Climate workshop, we learned about the four world climate zones and how they are being changed due to human activity. The adverse affect of greenhouse gases was discussed and we learned about how we could try and reverse this process and implement methods that are good for us, the climate and our planet. We learned in the Energy workshop about energy sources and what that means. We discussed ‘clean’ and ‘dirty’ energy. We ran motors from batteries and then from solar panels, we then talked about what was inside both sources and why the solar panels were so much better than batteries. Agronomists from CNR (Centro Nazionale della Ricerca) talked to us about Italian fruits and which region they grow in and why. They told us about the properties of different fruits and why they grow in particular seasons. We talked about the adverse effects of eating fruits out of season and how doing this pollutes our planet and our bodies. It was a great learning experience for us all!
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by Mr. Wieland, 5th Grade Teacher
Beginning this year, the elementary school will publish a literary magazine at the end of the school year. It will be modeled after the high school and middle school magazines and will include exemplars of elementary writing and art. We hope to be able to include as much student work as possible and are asking for your children’s submissions. Submissions should be original work that students have completed in class or independently. Pieces should be in a “final copy” format, ready for publishing. Submissions may be made by students, parents, or teachers, and will be accepted throughout the year until the beginning of April. Permission for publication will be required for all pieces selected. If the piece is an artwork, it will need to be submitted in its original form, or a clear picture of the piece must be submitted in place of the original. Original pieces will be returned to the students. Further photography of the art will be completed once pieces are selected. No anonymous writing or art pieces will be accepted. Submissions may be made directly to the advisor, Ty Wieland, fifth grade teacher in ES 21 (the first fifth grade classroom at the top of the stairs) or through the student’s homeroom teacher. A volunteer committee of teachers, upper elementary students, and parents will select the pieces to be included in the magazine. If you are interested in volunteering around April, please let Ty Wieland know and you will be contacted regarding your availability. We are very excited to be initiating this magazine at the elementary level! We ne Magazi know there are many talented writers and artists whose work should be available to a Literary wider audience. Please encourage your child to submit his or her best works of art and writing throughout the year. Additionally, we are holding a contest for students to name the new Elementary Literary Magazine. Please look for information regarding the contest below and around the school.
This will be the first year the AOSR Elementary School will publish a literary magazine to showcase the talent of our elementary writers and artists. We hope it becomes an ongoing tradition, and so would like it to have a special and memorable name. Please join in the search! A contest to name the magazine is being held from November 2 through November 16. The contest is open only to students from Pre- K to Fifth Grade, and there will be a prize for the winning name. Forms for students to submit their suggestions will be on hand in the Elementary Office or from Mr. Wieland in room ES 21 (the first fifth grade classroom at the top of the stairs.) A collection box will be available in the Elementary Office, or they can be submitted directly to Mr. Wieland.
Use your imagination, thesaurus, and creativity to come up with a name that will best fit a writing and artwork magazine by elementary students, for elementary students, their parents, and teachers!
16 Elementary School Art by Ms. Phebe Cosentino
Students in the Elementary School have been working on many stimulating art activities. Grades 2-5 designed beautiful World Food Day posters that are on display in the lunchroom. Three AOSR students have been awarded for their fine work. Cristina R. earned 2nd prize; Sharon B. was awarded Honorable Mention; and Sam S. won Honorable Mention in Middle School.
Grades 4 and 5 designed and painted Flags of the World which were hung up in the lunchroom for the United Nations Day Program.
While investigating prisms and rainbows, Kindergarten and Grade 1 learned and reviewed the primary and secondary colors and completed related activities with markers, oil pastels, and paint.
Students are also drawing self-portraits. Each class will use different color techniques.
With Halloween this past month, students have been engaged in various creative activities.
Kindergarten has been coloring bats and ghosts and making dancing Jack O’Lanterns with paper. Grade 1 made bat masks and created colorful Halloween pictures with oil pastels on black paper.
Grade 2 made whimsical paper puppets of witches, ghosts, and goblins.
Grades 3, 4, and 5 were busy designing, drawing, and painting decorations for their classroom and the Halloween Parade.
17 Middle School News by Ms.Sarah Ellyson, MS Coordinator
Middle School STUCO Members At the time of the October Falcon Flyer printing, the Executive Committee Members had been elected for the Middle School Student Council (STUCO). Since that time, the remaining members of STUCO have been elected and the group has had their first successful event, the Autumn Dance, and are busy discussing and looking to solve issues within the Middle School. Congratulations and thank you to the 2009 – 2010 Middle School STUCO members: Executive Committee: Tommaso C., (President), Sara H. (Vice President), Luca C. (Secretary), Veronica G. Middle School Artist (Treasurer), Tess W. (8th Grade Ambassador), Michele A. (7th Honored at United Nations Grade Ambassador) and Redia H. (6th Grade Ambassador). th A special congratulations go to Grade Level Representatives for 6 Grade: Livia O., Jack M., Samuel S. who was honoured Leoluca G., Nadav F., Christina D’A. and Henry B. th with an Honorable Mention at the Grade Level Representatives for 7 Grade: Alice F., Oliviero 2009 UNWG World Food Day T., Edoardo C., Neta-Li B., Amish K. and Kevin B. th Poster competition Award Grade Level Representatives for 8 Grade: Viviana M., Ceremony. Sam, along with Elettra S., Leonora G., Giuliano N., Maddy L., Valentina C. three AOSR Elementary students and Youssef E. were invited to participate in the ceremony held at the FAO on October 22, 2009.
Wine and Culture, A benefit Evening for the Middle School Cultural Trips by Ms. Zangrilli and Ms. Pestilli, MS Faculty On the 16th of October, fifty members of the A.O.S.R. adult community gathered to share an evening of wine and culture. The proceeds from the event went to benefit the November Middle School cultural trips to Campania, Tuscany, Spain, and France. Autumn Zangrilli, the 6th grade English teacher, served as Master of Ceremonies while resident staff sommelier, Chiara Concas, our Middle School Native Italian teacher, led the attentive group in the art of wine-tasting. From D.O.C. versus D.O.C.G. to the difference between 1 bunch wine and 4 bunch wine, attendees received an “all about” primer to the world of Italian wine. Campania, the destination of the 6th grade cultural trip was represented by Sogno di Rivolda 2007, a white wine with hints of mango and peach flavors. Ms. Concas suggested that this wine pairs well with asparagus risotto or fried vegetables. Tuscany, another site of the MS trips, was represented by a red wine called Morellino di Scansano 2007, distinguished by its bright ruby color and slightly raisin and prune fragrance. The tasting finished with a group favorite, Pedro Jiminez sherry from Spain, another destination of our Middle School travelers. The sherry was accompanied with a vast selection of delectable chocolates generously donated by the Oetiker family of the SAID Chocolate factory here in Rome. To add to the mood, Diego M. serenaded the crowd with his guitar and music selections from the 60's. Following the “Wine Tasting 101” lesson, we were entertained by “The Coughdrops” with their lively Irish repertoire featuring staff-guitarist and Middle School Italian teacher, Daniele Datillo.
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8th GRADERS IN PARIS Oh, la, la, c’est magnifique! by Ms. Sandrine LeBail, MS Faculty
Admiring Paris from the top floor of the Tour Eiffel, going shopping on the Champs Elysées, meeting Gauguin at Orsay or Mona Lisa in the Louvre was part of the trip for 26 eighth graders from AOSR. During five days, we discovered Paris’ beauty and mysteries, visiting some of the most prestigious museums of the world, and walking through the time. Indeed, Paris is a great time-machine! On l’Ile de la Cité, we went back to the Middle Ages, visiting Notre-Dame and la Sainte-Chapelle. At le Louvre we studied the evolution of art from Antiquity to the sumptuous time of the French Kings. Meanwhile on Les Champs Elysées and les Invalides, we met with Napoleon and felt the ghosts of the French revolution. We didn’t forget the XIXth century, walked up to Montmartre as well as visited the Opera House. Paris is a lively and modern city, as we saw at the Centre Pompidou. On Friday, we left leave Paris to reach Versailles where we visited visit Louis XIV’s castle and got lost in the wonderful gardens! We will also enjoyed French foods, in particular the delicious croissants, baguettes and crêpes!
There / Their / They’re Working Together! by Ms. Tara Rummel, MS Faculty
The sixth and seventh grade teachers have come up with a “No Excuse List” for students. First, students are expected to write their name, date, period, on the top, right hand corner of their papers. In addition, students must always write a title at the top of their papers. The “No Excuses List” is also comprised of words that must be spelled and used correctly, such as “there,” “their,” and “they’re.” Also included in this list are “your” and “you’re.” The sixth and seventh grade teachers will be holding students accountable by taking a point off if a heading is missing or if any of the words on the list are spelled or used incorrectly. The list is made up of words that, by sixth grade, students have had enough experience with, that they should be spelling or using them correctly in sentences. It is our hope, that students will become more mindful when writing in all their subject areas.
On The Horizon… Middle School Upcoming Events
Monday, November 2 - 6 Middle School Cultural Trips
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IMPERSONATING ARTISTS by Ms. Sylvia Bloem, MS Art Teacher
My Seventh Grade Art students slipped into a time machine and traveled back a century or two to spend time with a famous painter. Each student researched an artist’s style, intentions, frustrations, disappointments, and joys. While analyzing the work of their chosen artist, the students uncovered the artistic elements and principles that went into the paintings and created their own color charts. Then they were able to create their own work, directly inspired by the master’s art. During the last week of October, the Mini-Masters of the Seventh Grade Art Classes presented their work to parents and Sixth Grade Drama students. The event was a great success!
20 Secondary School News by Mr. Tom Connolly, Secondary School Principal
Parent Conferences
Secondary School Parent Conferences take place on November 13, 2009, from 09:00 to 13:20. This is the same day as the elementary parent conferences. Teachers in the Middle and High Schools will be located in the gymnasium as was arranged last year. A few teachers have requested to meet with parents in their classrooms and a list with a map to help find their rooms will be made available. Teachers have a lunch break from 12:00 to 12:30 and will not be available during this time. If parents want longer than the allotted 10 minutes with a particular teacher, please make an appointment for another day in the secondary office. Division II European Tennis Champions !!!
by Ms. Bocci, Teacher Sponsor of the Spanish Honor Society
The Spanish Honor Society is working hard again this year to help less fortunate mothers meet the basic needs of their children. Together with the Elementary School teachers, parents and students, the members of SHS club collected used shoes to donate to Salvabebe, a non-profit organization that helps mostly low-income immigrant mothers. The members of the club cleaned, polished and sorted the shoes before they were delivered to Salvabebe. A big THANKS from the Spanish Honor S o c i e t y members and sponsors to the teachers, parents and students who have made this e f f o r t a success.
21 High School News
Student Highlight by Ms. Suzanne Datin (PTO President) and Ms. Claudia Sobral (PTO Falcon Flyer Coordinator)
Alex T. He is an AOSR senior, straight “A” student, member of: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor society, Student Council, Ensemble, MUN, and all around nice guy. It seems everything he touches turns to gold.
Many of you know that side of Alex T. What you may not know about him is that he can ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF playing the drums with a local Italian band in Rome called FAS (Frequency Accuratamente Scelte).
Just over 1 year ago, Alex was at the right place at the right time, and he was chosen to be the new drummer of FAS by “Cez”, well known singer songwriter who loves to sing “Be a Good Boy” to the AOSR crowd. (Fellow AOSR Senior, musician and friend, Jason D. also works with the band.)
Alex along with FAS, rocked Rome on a recent Saturday night at Locanda Blues (just off the via Cassia in La Giustiniana). A few AOSR parents and students were present to experience FAS with Alex as the “batterista” from Philidelphia, USA.
Claudia asks Alex a few questions:
What and when was your first music experience? My first real musical experience was competing against kids in my age group at Pennsylvania's state piano competition. I don't remember how old I was. It was so long ago! I have been playing piano since I was four years old. I remember that I had to play the first movement of Mozart's Sonata in C, and that I had to use broken octaves to play it because my hands couldn't reach the notes. What or who inspired you to become a musician? This may sound silly but one of my first memories was of watching the old cartoon, Tom and Jerry, in my house in Chile. In that episode, Tom the Cat has to perform a piano song in front of a large auditorium of people and Jerry, the Mouse, gets in his way as much as possible. I remember listening to the song, and while my family laughed in the background, I just watched Tom's fingers blur across the keys and listened to the music bellow out of the television. I think it was then that I decided I would become a pianist so that I could move my fingers just as fast and make the same music asTom the Cat. Who are your favorite bands or artists? Too many to count! My favorite band changes from week to week or month to month. I'll give you a different answer depending on when you ask me. Right now my favorite artist is Conor Oberst from the band Bright Eyes. His songs are simple, relatively speaking, and usually don't involve much more than a guitar and his voice but the emotion he puts into his lyrics and singing style are more than I've heard in any other band I know. Other than that, my musical tastes span many genres of music; some of my other favorite bands include Lamb of God, Modest Mouse, The Word Alive, Arctic Monkeys, Sunny Day Real Estate, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath, Alesana Chiodos, Senses Fail, Silverstein and Radiohead. How do you reconcile your music career with your academics? What are the challenges? Balancing both worlds is tough at times, partly because both take up a lot of time. I frequently leave after school or after AP labs directly for band practice and don't get home until very late with a pile of homework waiting to greet me. I may not have lots of personal time but I'm doing two things that I love, music and academia so, in the end, I don't mind it very much. The secret to success is doing your homework! What do you look forward to as a musician? I look forward to being on stage or anywhere, really, playing and writing music with people who feel as passionate and committed to the music world as I do. I don't really care to be famous. What's important to me is that I grow as a musician so that I may one day teach someone else what I have learned. Music isn't something I do anymore. It's become a major part of my way of life, and I know that will never change. What about your academic life? What are your goals? As of now, I aspire to become a doctor. I'm leaning towards studying brain and cognitive sciences for the first four years of college before med school, but I really won't know until I get there what I'll end up studying. My number one goal for now is to finish my applications and get accepted into a university! My goal is to get into MIT, so we'll see if I accomplish that goal in the spring!
Recent video footage and music of FAS can be found online at http://www.vogliofas.com/
22 After School Activities & Sports
Fall Sports by Ms. Heather Ierardi, Cross Country Coach & AOSR parent The Falcon student-athletes have been on the road this season with trips to Naples, Sigonella, Florence and Milan. We were delighted to travel to Sigonella via the night train! We give a special thanks to Coach Phil for coming up with the great idea and making the arrangements. The athletes arrived well rested for some tough competition. Our athletes make us proud as they display sportsmanship within a spirit of competition and continuous improvement of their skills.
Our teams continued to prepare for the European Championships with a home meet on Saturday, 24 October. AOSR hosted Sigonella and Aviano while Marymount hosted Naples and Milan. All six teams competed at the beautiful and challenging course at Villa Pamphilli. Top honors went to Naples and Aviano, but AOSR earned 3rd for both the boys and the girls’ teams. Out top runners: Pietro D. came in 4th with a time of 18.00, and Eva P. was the second girl finisher with a time of 21.18.
A special thanks to the Falcon Sports Council for all their efforts in support of our student athletes. In addition to their tireless fundraising at the Booster Bar and bake sales, this group of dedicated parents have provided team sweat suits, team parties and continues to work with the school administration to provide quality athletic opportunities to as many students as possible. Thanks!
Winter Season is fast approaching. Check out the Bulletin Board outside the gym for news regarding Girls and Boys Basketball tryouts and for information regarding Cheerleading. A decision on Wrestling is pending. Tryouts will be afternoons 9 thru 12 November. Winter season begins with first games played Saturday, 5 December, though we have not received schedules yet. Winter Sports Championships will be held in Heidelberg, Germany 25-29 February.
Congratulations to 10th Grader, Ben G., for being selected to the US Youth Soccer - Olympic Development Program- Europe State Team. The team is comprised of US players living mostly in Germany, though 2 players from Italy made the team. In addition to attending training session in Germany, Ben’s team will travel to Madrid and the US to complete in college showcase tournaments.
23 After School Activities & Sports
Spotlight on Student Athletes by Ms. Heather Ierardi, Cross Country Coach & AOSR parent
Elliott E. has been a big contributor to the Falcon Tennis Team. He has come to practices with an enthusiastic and positive attitude and an especially memorable sense of humor! He made great improvements in his skill sets, always willing to learn new thing. Elliott is known for his bright smile and positive attitude. Elliott has lived in Rome since he was a toddler, and he has attended AOSR since kindergarten. As a senior this year, he looks forward to attending college on the east coast of the United States next year.
Darryl S., a senior, has been a student at AOSR since kindergarten. He has lived in Rome his whole life, and speaks his parents native Pilipino, and has learned Italian, English and Spanish. Darryl was a member of last years Championship Men’s Volleyball team, and was selected to be this year’s co-Captain. This is only his 3rd year playing Volleyball, though you’d never know it to watch him. He has amazing vertical lift which is beautiful to watch on the court. Through Volleyball (and Basketball), which he will play in the winter, he has learned the meaning of hard work. He has shared blood, sweat and tears with his teammates. He has learned about the power of confidence, instilled by his coaches. Darryl was named the “Falcon of the Year, in addition to earning the most improved Men’s basketball and volleyball players last year.
Nathalie N. just arrived in Rome in July of this year and didn’t waste any time before getting involved in sports. This is her first year playing volleyball and she is a 9th grader. She loves the travel associated with the varsity sports programs. She has learned teamwork as well as the skills associated with the sport. She finds Coach Abby to be “tough, but so sweet and easy to get along with.”
Brittany R. is a co-captain on the girl’s volleyball team. A junior, she takes several AP classes including Comparative Government and Art History. Brittany is from San Diego, California, and this is her first experience living overseas. As captain, she has learned how to motivate her teammates and keep them excited about the game. She is often seen cleaning up after games and practices and accounting for her players. Coach Abby recognized Brittany as an incredible student and athlete who knows the value of hard work.
Ramy F., a 9th grader, is an Egyptian, though he lived most of his life in the US in the city of Chicago. His Mother’s assignment to the Egyptian Embassy in Rome brought him and his 2 brothers, Andrew and John to Rome. As a young, but tall, member of the Men’s volleyball team, Ramy has learned about teamwork and the importance of depending on others. His favorite teacher is Mr. Bleecher. Coach Katerina recognized Ramy for his outstanding improvement over the course of this first season. We will be seeing Ramy on the Basketball court this winter, and he is also interested in Track and Field in the spring.
Dominic M., a 10th grader, is a varsity runner on the Falcon Cross Country team. He is a 10th grader known for his academic excellence, and for being an all around good guy. He speaks 5 languages: German and Japanese from his parents, but also English, French and Italian. Dominic comes from a running family. His father is an accomplished triathlete and endurance runner, and Dominic is following in his footsteps. He rides his bike to and from school each day. After running the 5 K XC race on Saturday, 24 Oct, that evening Dominic planned to run the 10 Run for Food. Dominic is also an accomplished piano player. He enjoys the competitive aspect of cross country, finding motivation in trying to catch the runner ahead to improve his time.
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CALLING ALL PARENTS OF STUDENT ATHLETES WHO PLAY WINTER SPORTS
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR WINTER SPORTS GATHERING ON FRIDAY, NOV 13 AT 3PM IN THE GYM!
MEET AND HEAR FROM THE COACHES AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS RECEIVE SCHEDULES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TRAVELING AND STUDENT ATHLETE REQUIREMENTS HEAR HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF MAKING OUR WINTER ATHLETICS A SUCCESS
Contact Linda Sieben at [email protected] (06-329-2693) for more information.
25 Counselor’s Corner by Ms. Sharice Welch, High School College Counselor
College & University Corner
REMINDER:
NAVIANCE is a tool that assists students with the college search and application process. Each senior received a code and procedures for registering and should do so ASAP! Parents of seniors can also feel free to view the software and your child’s information. Ask your son or daughter to log-in and show you what this great database can do. Visit the website today at http://connection.naviance.com/aosr
APPLYING TO COLLEGES IN THE US???
Check to see if your college is one of the 300+ schools using the COMMON APPLICATION. The Common Application saves time: one application can be submitted ONLINE to any of the colleges that subscribe. Log-on TODAY and create your user name and password. WRITE DOWN Your password!!!! www.commonapp.org
APPLYING TO COLLEGE IN THE UK???
You MUST apply online through the standard application form known as UCAS. First register yourself under APPLY by creating your unique name and password. Write it down!!! Next you must enter a BUZZ WORD. Our BUZZWORD is AOSR2010. ww.ucas.com
Need to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)? Register today!!! Note that AOSR is NOT a test center, and the test centers in Rome fill up quickly!!! www.ets.org
APPLICATIONS, APPLICATIONS, APPLICATIONS!
All students should know their individual application deadlines.
26 Counselor’s Corner - (continued) by Ms. Sharice Welch, High School College Counselor Office of Higher Education Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMA) Announces Rome College & University Fair Thursday, 12 November, 2009 13.00 - 15.00 American Overseas School of Rome
American InterContinental University Lon- Loyola University Chicago don Chicago, Illinois, USA London, United Kingdom Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida, USA American University of Paris Paris, France Maastricht University Maastricht, The Netherlands Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland Marymount College, Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA Emerson College Boston, Massachusetts, USA Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts, USA Eugene Lang College New York, New York, USA Parsons Paris School of Design Paris, France Foothill and De Anza Colleges Los Altos Hills, California, USA Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania, USA Glion Institute of Higher Education Clarens, Switzerland Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York, USA Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, New York, USA St. John's University Queens, New York, USA Hult International Business School London, United Kingdom Suffolk University Boston, Massachusetts, USA International University of Monaco Monte Carlo, Monaco Temple University, Japan Campus Tokyo, Japan Jacobs University Bremen Bremen, Germany Universidad de Navarra Pamplona, Navarra, Spain John Cabot University Rome, Italy Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Milan, Italy Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey, British Columbia, Canada University of Denver Denver, Colorado, USA Les Roches School of Hotel Management Clarens, Crans-Montana, Switzerland Webster University, Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland
27 Counselor’s Corner - (continued) by Ms. Sharice Welch, High School College Counselor
CIS Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMA) & American Overseas School of Rome
Invite High School Students and Families to the *[JUNIORS & SENIORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND]
Rome College & University Fair
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 1pm – 3pm AOSR Gym
Via Cassia, 811 Rome, Italy 00189
This annual fair is co-hosted with one of the RISA schools and this year, AOSR is proud to be the 2009 host. Approximately 30 colleges and universities have been invited to participate and each one is either an American or international university where programs are taught in English.
**9th & 10th grade students with study periods or free time during lunch are also welcome to attend.
A college fair is a free program for the public to aid students and their families in fulfilling their educational aspirations. The fair provides you with the opportunity to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of colleges and universities. Use this time to discuss majors of intended study, admission and financial aid requirements, and other information pertinent to the college selection process.
28 AOSR Contact Information
Villa Reception Secretary: Manuela Ciocca 06-33438-300 Head of School: Dr. Beth Pfannl 06-33438-331 Secretary: Domenica Losani 06-33438-331 Secondary School Principal: Thomas Connolly 06-33438-326 Secretary: Cathy Garbinsky 06-33438-326 Elementary School Principal: Dr. George Grunfeld 06-33438-395 Secretary: Joanne Hoberg 06-33438-395 PreK Coordinator: Amy Magazzu 06-33438-330 ES Coordinator: Susan Prideaux 06-33438-350 MS Coordinator: Sarah Ellyson 06-33438-336 AP/IB Coordinator: Belinda Fiochi 06-33438-337 Admissions Secretary: Sabine Neumann 06-33438-311 Busing: Kieran Canter 06-33438-372 Business Manager: Elisa Bruno 06-33438-338 HS College Counselor: Sharice Welch 06-33438-327 School Counselor: Dr. Simona Reichmann 06-33438-373 Nurse: Diane Cullen-Moore 06-33438-321 After School Activities: Christine Hogan Vivian Mencarelli 06-33438-320 Resource Room: Silvia Moore (ES) 06-33438-302 Jeff Phillips (MS/HS) 06-33438-390 Athletics: Phil Davis 06-33438-313 Stefan Harroo 06-33438-340
All parent telephone and email address corrections should be sent to [email protected].
29 November, 2009 AOSR
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Middle School Cultural Volleyball SAT, 07:45-13:00 Trips, Nov. 2-6 Championship, Ramsteiin-Kaiserslautern Quarter 2 begins
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PTO General Declamations AOSR hosts CIS College Parent-Teacher Meeting-Special Fair, GYM, 13.00-15.00 Conferences - NO Speaker, 9:30, cafeter CLASSES Corporation Meeting, 19.30, School Cafeteria
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 MS Theater Production MS Theater Production of Emperors of Rome, of Emperors of Rome, Cafeter Cafeter MS Theater Production of Emperors of Rome, Cafeter
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 26-27 - SCHOOL CLOSED
29 30 PTO Executive Board Meeting, 09:30, Boutique