AFNORTH International School Ferd. Bolstraat 1 6445 EE Brunssum 031 (0)45 527 8201/8391 Canada@afnorth-is.com October 16 2017 Volume 4, Issue 4 COUNSELLOR S CORNER LIONS NEWS Dear parents, Due to the success of AFNorth International School (AIS) College and University Fair in the winter, we are going to host one this Fall 2017. Save the date: Wednesday, November 8 2017 from 17:00-19:00 We are so pleased with the number of alumni and representatives who have confirmed their attendance at this year's Fair. There is no other College and University Fair of its kind in the area. College and University Alumni and Representatives from Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and the US will be present at this year s Fair. I encourage you to attend the Fair with your son or daughter as it is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to explore and discuss various programs, locations and postsecondary options. Should transportation be a concern, the Fair begins at 17:00 which will allow your son or daughter to take the late bus home. Just remember that bus passes need to be scanned by 14:00. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please contact maria.lunney@afnorth-is.com Hope to see you there, Deb Kehoe (US Counsellor) and Maria Lunney (Cdn Counsellor) PS Attached is a poster on page 8 and the list of College and University Alumni/Reps (page 9)who have confirmed their attendance TERRY FOX RUN On behalf of the Terry Fox committee, I am thrilled to announce that AFNORTH will be donating 3472.23 to the Dutch Cancer Society in the hope of bringing us closer to a cure. Thank you again to everyone who walked, ran, organized, encouraged and donated. Erich Remisch 1
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Attention to all middle school students that have signed up for the after school clubs, beginning after the fall break. The second part of the clubs are starting, Wednesday, November 1st. The sessions are listed below. Floor Hockey Wednesdays, starting Nov. 1st. Improv/Drama Thursdays, starting Nov. 2nd. Christmas crafts Thursday, starting Nov. 2nd. Please see flyer on page 10 for information about Ms. Taylor s new after school club, No Place For Hate. Please remind your child to sign up for the after activity bus BEFORE 14:00 every time. If they are not signed up for the bus (and other arrangements have not been made), they will not be allowed to participate in the ATTENDANCE POLICY: We request you notify our offices by email or telephone by 9:00. Absences will be excused after receipt of the parent's email or phone call. Please use only the following email to report absences: Canadian-attendance@afnorth-is.com. When a Middle school/high school student will be absent for 3 consecutive days or more, the parent must complete and sign a Preplanned Absence Form at least a week before the absence. This form can be downloaded from the web site or picked up from the office. The student will collect homework assignments from all of his/her teachers and the principal's approval / signature. The student/parent will provide the office with a copy of the signed form, in order to update records / excuse absence. STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL WITHOUT AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL FROM PARENTS AHEAD OF THE EVENT! 2
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION: ATTENDANCE: canadian-attendance@afnorth-is.com or +31 (0)45 527 8391 GENERAL OFFICE MS/HS: grete.timmons@afnorth-is.com or +31 (0)45 527 8201 GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: maria.lunney@afnorth-is.com or +31 (0)45 527 8201 NURSE S OFFICE: +31 (0)45 527 8377 BUS OFFICE: +31 (0)45 527 8228 OR JOHN.BURGERS@EU.DODEA.EDU CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR CAFETERIA RELATED QUESTIONS AND ISSUES DATES TO REMEMBER Early dismissal @ 12:25 20 October 1st Quarter ends 20 October Autumn break 23 27 October 2nd Quarter starts Early dismissal @ 12:25 30 October 14 Nov, 15 Nov (parent/teacher interviews), 16 Nov No students staff day 17 November Early dismissal @ 14:00 13 December Early dismissal @ 12:25 22 December Christmas break 25 Dec 5 Jan 3
On Friday September 8th, middle school students braved the weather with some kickball. We practiced our skills along with the students from the US and German sections, as well as demonstrating good sportsmanship and having fun. 4
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Inviting all AFNorth Students and Parents AFNorth International School College and University Fair Wednesday, November 8th from 1700 1900 In School Cafeteria Food Sales by Culinary Club Spirit Wear Sales For more information, please contact Ms. Lunney at maria.lunney@afnorth-is.com 8
Inviting all AFNorth Students and Parents AIS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FAIR Wednesday, November 8 2017 17:00-19:00 Schools to be represented include: Arizona State University Buffalo State College, NY Carleton University, CAN College of Charleston Delft University of Technology, NL Deutsche Sporthochschule Koeln, GER East Carolina University Eastern New Mexico University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Eindhoven University of Technology, NL Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida State University International Business School of Barcelona, SPAIN James Madison University Liberty University, VA Lubbock Christian University Maastricht University, NL McGill University, CAN Missouri State Mondragon Team Academy Nazareth College, NY Nipissing University, CAN Penn State Queen s University, CAN Schinnen Education Center South Carolina State University Transylvania University, Lexington KY Trent University, CAN United States Army University of Maryland University College University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of North Texas University of Ottawa, CAN University of Rochester University of Toronto, CAN University of West Florida University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wyoming University of Waterloo, CAN UT Dallas Virginia Tech SPIRIT WEAR SALES by AFNORTH BOOSTER CLUB and CHICKEN WINGS for sale by AFNORTH CULINARY CLUB 9
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