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Sixth-Grade Students are Repurposing Cardboard!
Sixth graders were inspired after watching a short video, Caine’s Arcade, which showed the story of a young boy who created arcade games using cardboard. After the video, students then practiced repurposing cardboard with the goal of learning “attachment techniques,” which uses various scraps of cardboard to replicate structures.
Read MoreInternational Dot Day!
Did you know that Tuesday, September 15th was #InternationalDotDay? Well, fourth and fifth-grade students at FASP certainly did! In honor of the special day, students created sculptures out of toothpicks and “Dot” candies with the goal of replicating various shapes, such as cubes and pyramids.
Read MoreKindergarten Students Learn Pre-Coding
Students in kindergarten are learning about pre-coding! During a STEM lesson taught in English, students learned about pre-coding by practicing the vocabulary words “code,” “sequence,” and “loop.” As a part of the lesson, students participated in a brief activity including the sorting of color-specific sticks and then listened to the story “Pete the Cat,” which…
Read MorePre-K Students Spell Out September!
Pre-k students are excited about the month of #September! Students in pre-k worked on their cutting, matching and spelling skills during a morning activity, which required them to spell out the word “September.” #BACK2FASP
Read MoreCongratulations, FASP Class of 2020!
To our Eighth Grade Class of 2020: Although we were unable to see you walk across the stage, we’re excited to watch you take the next step in your educational journey. We’ll miss you within the halls of FASP, but we’re ready to watch you #SayOui to all the great opportunities that will come your way! #Bravo…
Read MorePastry Chefs in Preschool!
In preschool, students became pastry chefs during another #FaspAtHome session! During the baking session, students made “pains aux raisins,” which is a traditional French brioche with raisins and cream. They gathered ingredients such as flour, eggs and a hint of sugar to create their sweet masterpiece! Bon Appetite!
Read MoreL’arbre de Printemps
In kindergarten, we’re learning how to trace vertical and horizontal lines while using a ruler! Although we’re in the final days of the school year, we’re still learning! During the #FaspAtHome activity, students used their rulers to create lines with the goal of replicating their own rendition of a spring tree art project, “L’arbre de Printemps.”
Read MoreA Word From the Head of School
Dear FASP Community, At the French American School of Princeton, our values stand for inclusion, acceptance and embracing a warm and diverse school community. With that said, we are heartbroken regarding the recent tragedies resulting in the passing of Mr. George Floyd and other people of color throughout this nation. Within the halls of FASP,…
Read MoreAstrophysicist “Visits” FASP
Daniel Rouan, an astrophysicist at the Observatoire de Paris, conducted a live Zoom workshop with Middle School students on May 14th. The talk (in French) first centered on an astrophysicist’s career and then explored the concepts of exoplanets and black holes. Students had an opportunity to ask questions and comment. To learn more about the Observatoire de…
Read MoreFirst Graders Practice Yoga!
First graders practiced yoga during their gym class session. Students learned about the various yoga poses, along with learning about deep breathing while holding the pose. See what our first graders were able to accomplish, even while at home!
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