FIDS KIDS CARE
On November 3, students, parents and faculty met at the school for the first meeting of FIDS KIDS CARE. We discussed our first outreach assisting the Joshua Heart Foundation on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Volunteers will meet at 14250 North Miami Avenue, a local church. The children who are volunteering will get hands on experience in packaging and distributing food to needy families. If you cannot assist with the distribution, you can help by collecting non-persihable food items from Monday, November 28 to Friday, December 9.
All forms must be submitted to Sheila in order for your child to participate in KIDS CARE. All children participating will receive a FIDS KIDS CARE t-shirt and are requested to wear their shirt on the day of the outreach. Parents will provide transportation for their children.
A Spooktacular Halloween Party!!!
Our music teacher, Ms. Marybeth, wowed the parents with a Halloween production put on by the students before the festivities began! We enjoyed a best decorated pumpkin contest, delicious snacks, a boo-tiful fashion show; and to complete the celebration a magician and a airigamist. This year's Halloween party was filled with lots of fun! We would like to thank our hard working Halloween committee:
Anna Toress, DJ Kerr, Carmen Casadella, Cecilia Cohen, and Lordess Starr.
Special thanks to the following parents who were a great help on the day of the event: Bridjette Green, Fabiola Rogondino Carvallo, Bob Dunbar, Adam Mulroney and Selena Miles; and always a special thanks to Coach Durango and Genaro for all of their hard work and commitment to the children. All of you are appreciated!!
Congratulations to the class pumpkin contest winners:
1st place - Senior Kindergarten
2nd place - 2nd and 3rd grades
3rd place - Junior Kindergarten
Thanksgiving Feast
FIDS Annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 11:30 AM for toddlers and pre-kindergarten and a noon musical performance, followed by our Thankgiving feast for junior kindergarten - 5th grade. Chef Richard Henry will be preparing the Thanksgiving turkey, gravy and stuffing, all parents are requested to provide a favorite side dish for the feast. A sign-up sheet is available at the front desk or you may email Ms. Sheila Hosseini, shosseini@fids.org
Early Dismissal: On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, school will be dismissed at 12:00 noon, with bus and van pick-up at 12:15 PM. School will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2011, in observance of the Thankgiving holiday.
Golf Cart & Vehicular Procedures
Due to several instances of broken sprinkler heads and turf damage on the grounds of the Fisher Island Park, FICA has requested that parents cease using the parkland located to the north of the School for golf cart access and parking. Commencing immediately, parents driving golf carts should use the School’s semi-circular driveway.
PTA Guest Speaker December 14, 2011
Pediatric Psychology Associate
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
Title: The Vital Importance of Empathy
How empathy “happens” in the human brain
Why empathy is the foundation for morality
The connection between empathy and social media
What can we do to promote empathic behavior in our children?
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