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Issue 2 | October 2007 | Français

08/09_Calendar I do hope that all members of the Awty Community are enjoying the fall term here at school, including the slightly lower temperatures. We often say that the best work in schools is accomplished in the period from August to Christmas-time. Perhaps you are noticing this too in the work and play habits of your children. We certainly enjoy having... College Fair US_Notes The fall athletic season features two undefeated teams at this point in the term. The girls’ cross country has emerged victorious in all their meets, most recently at the very competitive Rice University Invitational where they turned back Kinkaid and John Cooper among others in their run to the 1st place trophy. Catherine Baumgartner, Laura Pacifico, Charlotte Peeters, Sophie Peeters,... Children are back in school, summer is over, and oh no, here comes the homework again! I know how you feel – you did years of your own homework and finally graduated – to become a homework coach! As you help your child with nightly homework, doesn’t it feel sometimes like you are back in school too? If you are like most... Summer Readers Online Research From Home or From Campus! The Awty Libraries subscribe to over 25 online research databases for students of all ages to use from any computer on campus -- and even from computers at home. The databases include Britannica Online, Enciclopedia Universal en Español, Facts on File, CIAO, and Galenet (which includes “Kids InfoBits,” perfect for primary school students). You can read more about these databases on the school’s website,... Overview This year’s Fall Fun Festival is on Saturday, October 20, 2007. The APPA has switched the festival to a Saturday to make it easier for families and working parents to attend with their children. We appreciate the teacher’s help with the festival, but their attendance isn’t required. We are relying on parent volunteers and Upper School students fulfilling community service hours to help staff this event. Please contact... Overview The annual Awty Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Wildcat Golf Club located at 12000 Almeda. This event is hosted by the Dad’s Club and everyone is welcome to take part in this day on the golf course. We are asking each family to consider a sponsorship for this event. See the attached document or Barbara Gallo, Associate Director of Events, at bgallo@awty.org to inquire about more information... Hello everyone and welcome once again to the October 2007 issue of the Student RAMbler! I hope everybody had a fun and relaxing summer, and I just know that everyone is very excited to get back to work. As fall approaches, we have some important events coming our way: the Fall Fun Festival, Homecoming, the Fashion Show 2007, and Awty... Homework assignment for the Proviseur (due September 17): “Write 40 lines on the following topic: What’s new at Awty since the start of school?” Let’s face facts: the Proviseur did not finish his homework on time. He was to have handed in his work on the 17th of September and he’ll not turn it in until... MS_Notes “An-ti-ci-pa-tion is making me wait . . . “The students probably don’t know who Carley Simon is, but her lyric perfectly describes this week’s energy as the much anticipated Fall Trips race up on the horizon. Attention at assembly was a bit edgy this morning as I discussed forms, sack lunches, cabin lists and buses. “Mr. Beuscher, can we choose... Opportunities On Monday, September 10, 2007, six Awty Students went to a World Affair’s Council of Houston Event at the Four Season’s Downtown. The World Affair’s Council of Houston gave Awty students the opportunity to meet the Former President of Bolivia, Jorge Quiroga. President Quiroga is a graduate of Texas A&M University, with a degree in industrial engineering and was... The Awty International School presents “Guys in Ties… Girls in Pearls” 2007 Luncheon and Fashion Show on Monday, October 29, 2007 at The Junior League of Houston. Join us for a delightful lunch and a haute-couture fashion show starring Awty Students and Staff. We are asking each family to consider a sponsorship for this event. See the attached document or Barbara Gallo, Associate Director of Events, at bgallo@awty.org to inquire about more information... Overview WE’VE GOT SPIRIT! YES, WE DO! WE’VE GOT SPIRITWEAR JUST FOR YOU. “Homecoming Week” starts on Monday, October 8 and continues through Friday, October 12, leading into the big game on Saturday, October 13. For this week, students will have the opportunity to show off their Ram Pride with “spirit” items, such as “face tattoos”, “spirit scarves” that can be... Zoe Goldman, Awty Alum – Class of 2007, has been accepted into Emmet Gowin's (a well-known American photographer) intermediate photography class at Princeton! She presented her portfolio and her IB book that she prepared here at Awty to get into the class. She is an admirer of Gowin’s work, including his photos he took at the MFA, and couldn't be happier. Congratulations Zoe!... Awty.org Academics Admissions Advancement Athletics Awty Plus Sage Dining School Calendar 2008-2009 Calendar School Store Contact Us Unsubscribe ALL FOR THE CHILDREN... By now, most of you are aware of the new volunteer program that Awty is implementing this school year. Starting January 1, 2008, all volunteers will need to be registered with the Advancement department. As we recognize that it is a big step forward, anyone who is already volunteering will be able to continue doing so until the end of December 2007 while he/she completes the volunteer registration process. Who is a Volunteer? Anyone who is doing anything at the school and/or for school without being compensated is considered a volunteer, i.e. a room parent, gala volunteer, library volunteer, field trip chaperone, Booster Bistro hostess, classroom helper, etc. Why Awty has adopted this new standard? Our main concern is and will always be the children—your children. This is purely a measure designed to reduce child endangerment as much as possible. Why wait until something happens? The Awty Volunteer Program: The Volunteer Program essentially consists of the following steps: 1. Complete, sign and turn in the Volunteer Form The personal information we request is required to make sure that the background check is being done on the correct person.  Too many people have the same name and place of birth for example.  Also, immigration status and parking tickets, for instance, are not relevant. All forms...

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