LOST AND FOUND
Is your child missing their favorite sweater, jacket or lunchbox? Take a moment to look in the lost and found shelves in the main lobby. Any unclaimed items remaining on Friday, April 18th will be donated to charity. Just a reminder: write your child’s name on all of his/her belongings. It helps to get the item back!

SUBWAY
Monday, April 14th is the last Subway sandwich day from the previous order. A new order form has been attached to this week’s communiqué for ordering. Order forms for the new period are due by Wednesday, April 16th.

MARCHÉ EN PLEIN AIR

May 10 th, 2008
10:00am to 5:00 pm

We still need planning help for the Marché, as well as volunteers for the day of. Also, if you know of any vendors who sell French crafts, food, or items appropriate to the market, please suggest them to Jennifer by emailing events@portlandfrenchschool.org.

OISO
PFS will be hosting the annual OISO soccer tournament on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00am-3:00pm. The International School, German-American School, and The French American International School are invited to participate. Teams will be comprised of the following boy/girl teams:

GSa/GSb~ 3 on 3
Grades 1st and 2nd ~ 4 on 4
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th ~ 6 on 6

Sign up sheets for the games and for volunteers are posted in the lobby.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG...or has it!
Remember how quickly Oregon weather can change? Please send a jacket with your child, even if the morning is sunny.  And for the days that start out gray and turn bright?  Our lost and found is located in the lobby so check there for all those shed layers. Also, if your child has allergies, please remember to bring his or her medication to school and have it logged in at the front desk.

RUMMAGE SALE
Spring Cleaning? Save your things for the June Rummage Sale organized by the incoming 5 th grade class to benefit next year’s 5 th grade trip to France. The sale will be held June 27 th & 28 th so don’t throw anything away!!!  

APP

Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Olé! With Cinco de Mayo in the not so distant future, Mexican food seems an apt theme for our upcoming Teacher Appreciation lunch on April 18.  Our mouths are watering just thinking about the enchiladas, savory black beans, Mexican rice, handcrafted salsa, fresh guacamole, Mexican meatball soup, and the smell of cumin and garlic wafting through the school.  Check out the APP board when you sign up. Remember, your shopping, prep, cooking and clean up time all count toward your volunteer hours. Please plan to deliver your dish to school by 11:30 a.m.  We also need volunteers to set up before the lunch and clean up afterward. Questions?  Call Sharla Beall 503.274.2919.

 Croissant Friday

Can't make it to France for Spring Break? Then close your eyes and let a croissant or pain au chocolat transport you to a Parisian boulangerie! Next Friday, April 18th is your last chance for a St. Honore treat before the break. Pre-orders can be placed at the APP cart by Wed. April 16th. Upcoming Croissant Fridays will be held on May 2nd and the 16th.

Petit Tour de France
Thanks to the generous pledges from family and friends of PFS, we have almost reached our fundraising goal of $10,000! If you have yet to turn in your pledge form and funds, please give them to Nancy as soon as possible so we can close the books and begin to fund many worthwhile APP projects, including science and library programs and equipment. If you have any questions please contact Sharron Reichle at dreichle@yahoo.com.

APP Parents Meeting
The next APP meeting will be Tuesday, April 29th at 8:30 a.m. If you're curious about what the APP has done this year and what's on tap for next year, or have ideas to share, please join us - we'd love to hear from you! If mornings are not convenient and you would be interested in attending an evening meeting, please contact Sharron Reichle or Susan Wentzien.

RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

You can help support the student art exhibition by recycling electronic items that you no longer use (working or not). These items include: cell phones, portable DVD players, DVD’s and videogames, MP3 Players, GPS devices, Sony Playstations, X-Boxes & Wii, digital cameras LAPTOPS and ink jet cartridges. Only small electronic devices raise funds for the exhibition on creative reuse, however printers, monitors, computer terminals and the like are all appropriate for the incoming 5 th grade Rummage Sale in June. Spring clean with the school in mind!

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The next term is coming soon. Sign up sheets for the after school activities have been posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby. Please don't forget to come by and check them out. Availability is on a first come, first served basis (except for violin and piano). Activities will start right after Spring break.

USED UNIFORM DRIVE

Is your child’s uniform becoming a bit snug? If so, please consider donating it to the APP club. We will mend, clean, and press the uniforms for the used uniform sale at the En Plein Air French Market on Saturday, May 10th. Don’t worry that they are too worn out...WE CAN SALVAGE THEM!! You’ll find the donation box in the lobby. Thanks to all who have donated in the past.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Art Committee is looking for some volunteers to help get the Art Show off the ground in May. Volunteer help is needed a few hours per week starting now, filing and mounting artwork. Additional help will be needed the week before and the day of the Art Show May 9. Please contact Stephanie Hascall at stephaniehascall@gmail.com or Kathleen Finn at bellaluna@hevanet.com if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.

SUMMER CAMP

Yes, it is hard to believe that summer is almost here, which means no school and of course fun, fun, fun at PFS summer camp. Now is the time to plan ahead and check out our summer camp program. Throughout the summer, children will be able to keep up and improve their French while doing activities and exploring the universe (Legos, Weaving, Arts & Crafts, Music, and much more). Brochures are available at the front desk. If you have any questions regarding the summer camp, please don't hesitate to contact M. Cheikh, AFCA and Camp Coordinator at afca@portlandfrenchschool.org

GREG MORTENSON RECEPTION

PFS Honored to Host Greg Mortenson
May 12 th, 2008

If you are interested in attending the award ceremony for Greg Mortenson, the culmination of the 6 th graders fundraising efforts in Pennies for Peace, there are still spaces available for the reception. The opportunity to meet the co-author of New York Times best-seller, Three Cups of Tea as well as the founder of the Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace, is a once in a life-time experience for most. This invitation is only extended to families and friends of PFS 12:30-1:30p.m. May 12 th. All suggested contributions for attendance at the reception go directly to Pennies for Peace.

SUPPORT SCRIP

It’s finally Spring, and it’s time to do some shopping for warm weather clothes! Keep in mind that you can support the school by purchasing SCRIP in advance of your shopping trip. Also, there will not be a SCRIP order April 21-25 due to PFS’ Spring Break. Stock up this coming week to cover your purchases till April 28 th, the next order date.

SCRIP Deals

The school earns 8% on Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic purchases.
We earn 10% on Macy’s purchases.
12% for Payless Shoe Source...think summer sandels!
SCRIP - DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT