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Monday Feb. 22
Pizza
Green salad
Tuesday Feb. 23
Beef Stroganoff
Rice
Cucumber Salad
Wednesday Feb. 24
Spaghetti and meat
balls
Spaghetti with pesto
sauce
Garlic toast
Green salad
Thursday Feb. 25
Chicken fricassee with
paprika
Tsasiki salad
Rice
Friday Feb. 26
International Day
IN THIS
ISSUE
Page 1:
*Director’s Corner
*Friday Night Live
*Lunch Menu
Page 2:
*International Day
*AISA-GISS
Page 3:
*Calendar
TIMES
I S S U E
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Director’s Corner
In life we always seem to be looking forward – which is a good thing – being
proactive and planning, but sometimes stopping, living in the moment, and
celebrating what we’ve achieved is also an important part of our experience.
Last week I received notification from the IB organization that our bid for IB
Diploma Program (DP) authorization was successful. HURRAY! While the
application for IB status culminated in a two day verification visit in January, it
was the result of 18 months of hard work on the part of the faculty and they are
WELCOME
OR WELCOME!
to be commended
for all BACK
the dedication
they’ve shown in reaching this
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome
significant milestone for ASOY. Our IB coordinator, Ms. Leno, and I are also
our staff and students back for another year at th
grateful for the
helpFor
andme,
support
of the to
board
and the
ASOY.
it is exciting
be doing
so as10 grade parents, who
were also interviewed
by
the
visiting
team
and
left
very favorable impression
an ‘ASOY seasoned veteran’, now being ina my
nd
on them.
2 year at ASOY! ASOY enjoyed a successful
Having our IB
DP2010-2011,
authorization
we can
begin
the IB program
year,
and Imeans
know that
I speak
for offering
the
ASOY
teamwill
in saying
thatopportunity
we are looking
next fall andentire
the first
cohort
have the
to graduate with both the
forward
to a year
we will
US high school
diploma
and of
thesuperlatives,
IB diplomawhere
in June
2018, giving our students a
continue toingrow
and mature admissions
as a school. process, as well as
significant advantage
the university
strengthening our commitment to offering a world class academic program.
THINGS
TAKING
One of the central
tenets
of theSHAPE
IB program is that of international-mindedness.
While most of us were off in different
This week we will celebrate the rich diversity of our community during our
parts of the world, many of our ASOY team
annual International
Ashard
I write
this,the
thecampus
students are rehearsing in the
was here Day.
working
to make
gym, and I can
tell
you
that
from
what
I’m
hearing
we’re in for a wonderful
ready for this year, both in terms of new addishow! I encourage
you
to
arrive
early,
as
undoubtedly,
tions and enhancements as well as the annual there will be
congestion atpainting
the main
I lookofforward
to seeing you on Friday. Or…
andgate.
restoration
the campus!
ASOY
enjoyed
a successful
summer
sooner, as we have the
monthly
Director’s
Coffee
morning this Wednesday at
camp, with over 70 students participating in
8:15 in the library!
Director’s Corner
numerous activities. However, this has meant
that some projects could not start until later in
Sheena
the summer which means that not all our projects were completed by the first day of school.
Le Coin du Directrice:
We have a number
De manière
of new
courante,
and exciting
nous semblons
things toujours river nos regard
stillproactif
to takeetplace,
here are some
of them:
vers l’avant, étant
bon planificateurs.
C’est
une bonne chose. Nous devons
 arrêter
ASOYde
has
purchased
a fleet
of newnos exploits. La semaine
néanmoins pouvoir nous
temps
à autre pour
célébrer
buses
to
provide
better
safety
and com-du programme de
dernière, nous avons reçu un courrier de l’organisation responsable
fort
to
our
students
who
travel
and l’autorisation de fonctionner
Baccalauréat International, nous informant que nous avonstoobtenu
from
school,
with
ASOY
transportaen tant qu’école IBDP. L’issue des deux jours de visite du comité de vérification est le
These
buses
to havedearrived
couronnement de 18 moistion.
de dur
labeur
et de were
dévouement,
la part de tout le corps enseignant
by now, but the
in Japan
d’ASOY. Ms Leno, notre coordonnatrice
duevents
programme
IB ethave
moi-même sommes si
slightly
delayed
their arrival.
new de la future classe de
reconnaissantes du soutien
du conseil
d’administration
et Our
des parents
buses
are scheduled
arriveà in
the de vérification, au terme de
première, pour l’impression
favorable
qu’ils ontto
laissée
l’équipe
coming months.
leurs interviews.
 New building adjacent to the artificialNotre autorisation IB DP pitch.
signifieThis
que will
nous provide
pouvons washrooms,
commencer à offrir le programme IB en
changing
facilities,
storage space
and2018,
a d'obtenir deux diplômes:
Août prochain et la première cohorte aura la possibilité,
en Juin
canteen
for
events.
This
is
progressing
Le diplôme de fin d’études secondaires des Etats –Unis et le diplôme de Baccalauréat
on schedule
for completion
the end dans le processus
International. Ceci
donnera
à nos élèves
un avantageatconsidérable
of
August.
d'admission universitaire, et renforcera notre engagement à offrir un programme académique
 des
Refurbished
Early Years
and Elemende classe mondiale. L'un
principes centraux
du programme
IB est celui de la sensibilité
tary
playground.
You
will
notice
that de notre communauté lors
internationale. Cette semaine, nous allons célébrer la riche
diversité
the playground
has been
renewed;
the
de notre Journée internationale
annuelle. Pendant
que
j’écris ces
lignes, les élèves font des
last
aspect
of
this
renewal
will
be
a
répétitions sur le terrain de gym, et je peux vous dire que de l’écho qui en sort, nous aurons un
new playground surface, which will
spectacle merveilleux! Je vous encourage à arriver tôt, car sans aucun doute, il y aura de
create both a safer playing space
l’embouteillage à l’entrée principale. Je me réjouis déjà à l’idée de vous revoir vendredi. Ou ...
(continued on page 2)
disons plus tôt, à notre habituel café matinal ce Mercredi, 8 :15 à la bibliothèque.
 0
Sheena
ASOY
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OUR MISSION
By offering an
enriched American
curriculum in a
challenging,
secure, and
diverse
environment, the
American School
of Yaoundé seeks
to ensure that all
students achieve
academic success,
demonstrate
critical thinking
skills, and become
responsible and
compassionate
global citizens.
March
18th
7:00 pm
For More
Information
Please visit
our website
at:
ASOY.ORG
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ASOY INTERNATIONAL DAY
Friday, February 26, 2016 9am-1:30
Only 3 days left until International Day – one of the highlights of ASOY school
year. The Potluck Luncheon – is an amazing meal you don’t want to miss–
we will have the opportunity to taste food from all over the world. Each family is
asked to provide a dish to share at the buffet.
Looking forward to seeing you here
AISA - GISS - ASOY
The
Association
of
International Schools in Africa
(AISA) Global Issues Service Summit (GISS) is committed to the goal of seeking sustainable
solutions to global problems. This conference serves as a platform to build partnership among
students and teachers on the African continent and beyond. The theme this year is ‘Funguka’:
Are you ready? Funguka is a Kiswahili word for open up, advocate.
The 8th AISA-GISS conference will take place at the International School of Tanganyika (IST) in
Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania. March 12—14. ASOY will send a delegation of 8 students to this
conference. These students have shown great initiative, resourcefulness and resilience through
their various service learning groups and have been particularly commitment to their projects.
Students will hold a workshop on a global issues including: poverty, unemployment, new
technologies, the environment, gender equality, education, wildlife conservation, global
warming, preventable diseases including waterborne diseases, Ebola, HIV/AIDS all of which
plague the African continent.
There will be guest speakers from all over the world including (Human Rights Activist ) Vicky
Ntetema, Ishmael Beah (Activist and writer), Dr Rik Peeperkorn (Global Health Expert), just to
name a few. Congratulations to the following students selected for this amazing opportunity!
SELECTED CANDIDATES
AMFO :
Community Builder:
Thyne Scholte John Paul Green
Faizan Nomani
Alma Nkemla
ASOY
TIMES
Environmental Heroes: Health Issues in Cameroon:
Marie Mekeme
Hiromi Egusa
Ann Corynn
Sirah Diallo
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THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF YAOUNDE CALENDAR
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
Sunday
21
Monday
22
28
29
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
23
24
25
26
Faculty Mtg.
Directors
Coffee Morning
8:15
ASA Session 2
Ends
International
Day (early
dismissal)
March
1
March
2
March
3
March
4
Saturday
27
March
5
NHS Elementary
School Game Day (H)
ALL Faculty Mtg.
HS Co-ed VB
Tournament
(away)
March
6
March
7
March
8
ASA Session 3
ASOY Times
March
9
March
10
March
11
March
12
ES Movie
Night
College Options
9,10, & 11th
grade 11:15-12
GISS Trip
GISS Trip
March
13
March
14
March
15
March
16
March
17
March
18
March
19
March
20
March
21
March
22
March
23
March
24
March
25
March
26
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27
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29
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