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Parents
And Friends Association
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| The purpose of PAFA is to run various activities that help build the school community. Some of the events that PAFA organizes are fundraisers, the proceeds of which are reinvested in others PAFA activities. A percentage of the money we raise is given to charities, selected by PAFA.
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, which take place on a Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. School administrators are present along with teacher representatives to discuss areas of interest or concern.
For information on PAFA activities throughout the year, please visit the website or read the announcements in the weekly Dragon News. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact one of the names below.
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| PAFA Minutes |
| August 30 |
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 | Heloise Bacac - Co-President
Welcome to PAFA! My name is Heloise BACAC and I'm very happy to be your PAFA Co-president this year again. I have two kids at SCIS. I'm from Paris but I've been living in Asia for almost 14 years. My children were born in the US and Japan. I got married in HK and I still hope to live in many different countries in the future! It's our third year at SCIS and I'm looking forward to another great year of wonderful community events!
helomaruani@yahoo.fr |
 | Heike Schubert - Co-President
My name is Heike Schubert. I am from Germany. First of all, I have one daughter in First Grade and second I'm the other half of the two Copresidents of this year’s PAFA board. We have an exciting year in front of us - lots of community events and lots of nice get togethers with all of you. My vision for this year: let's try to have fun creating a great community at SCIS.
heike.schubert@pulipu.net |
| Maria Hurash - Vice-President
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| Betsy Kavetas - Vice-President
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| Arlene Vermylen - Secretary
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| Francisco Marin - Treasurer
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| Soma Bhargava - Room Parent Coordinator
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| Francisco Marin - Trip Coordinator
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| Aurelie Perret - Book Fair Coordinator
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| Food Fair: 14 October
Home countries dishes prepared and sold by parents to bring to school on that day. A percentage of the proceeds benefits a charity organization. The rest is reused in PAFA events. Children activities will be available. Raffle tickets for sale.
Heloise Bacac helomaruani@yahoo.fr
Heike Schubert heike.schubert@pulipu.net
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| Halloween Party: 27 October
Held in the evening, this event brings the SCIS community together to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are a plus. Food, drinks, music and games. Trick or Treating and Haunted House…
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Holiday Bazaar: 18 November
Vendors will be on campus to sell Holiday items. Entire Shanghai Community is welcome along with SCIS parents, students and teachers.
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| Winter Party: 8 December
First time for this evening event to take place. A community gathering to say goodbye to 2005 in the spirit of the Shanghai winter.
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| Lunar New Year Party:
Dragon dance on the playground of Changning campus! Some Chinese delicacies to celebrate the Year of the Dog. |
| Teacher Appreciation Dinner:
A evening in a restaurant with all the teachers invited by SCIS parents. A way to thank them for their hard work !
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| Book Fair:
For three days new imported books will be on sale on campus. This event is a fundraiser to bring authors and illustrators to our children. In the past years, SCIS students for all campuses have enjoyed the visits of Jim Valley (singer, songwriter), Steve Isham (author), and Kim Gamble (illustrator).
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| Talent Show:
To celebrate all the talented SCIS students with their own performance. An evening of musicians, dancers, singers, actors etc…
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| Year End Party:
Finishing the school year with a fun party to say goodbye to friends… Past years have included family BBQ and disco.
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| Passport Club
A club to learn geography. Children attending will receive a passport that will let them “travel” around the world. Recognition certificate is given to all students who participate.
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| Coffee Mornings
Meeting once a month for a coffee at school or outside. Topics and discussions
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| Book Certificate Program
Buy books for the library to honor teachers, birthdays, family events etc…
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| Photography Contest
Children will be asked to take pictures on the campus. Each month the “best” shot will be chosen. Possibility of a book
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| Trips to Suzhou and Hong Kong Disneyland
Why not leave Shanghai for a trip as a SCIS family….
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| SCIS Parent Golf Tournament
Meet SCIS parents for a day on the links!
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| Room Parents and Volunteers
If you wish to help organize, or be a last-minute helper for some of the PAFA events…
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