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Wednesday – Jan. 28
Kim Chi Salad
Honey beef Brochette
Rice
Thursday – Jan. 29
Coleslaw Salad
Green beans
Spicy Fried Chicken
Wings
Fried Rice
Friday – Jan. 30
Green Salad
Pasta w/Bolognaise
Sauce
Pasta w/Chicken
Cream Sauce
IN THIS ISSUE
Director’s Corner
pg. 1-2
ES Principal’s Corner
Pg. 3
Bingo Night
pg. 4
Map Testing
pg. 5
Friday Night Live
pg. 6
Calendar
pg. 7
Director’s Corner:
Director’s
Corner
WELCOME
ORthat
WELCOME!
It’s
hard to BACK
believe
we are already
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome
reaching
the
end of
January!
our staff and
students
back
for anotherMuch
year at of
ASOY.
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me, it working
is exciting to
doing
so asfew
what
I’ve
onbethe
past
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2nd yearcenters
at ASOY!(or
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enjoyedon
a successful
year, 2010-2011,project,
and I know
thatwe
I speak
the
construction
but
haveforalso
entire ASOY team in saying that we are looking
been
thinking (and planning) about all
forward to a year of superlatives, where we will
continue
grow and
as a school.
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worktoahead
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the implementation
ofTHINGS
the IBTAKING
program.
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While most of us were off in different
The
andmany
leadership
team
partsfaculty
of the world,
of our ASOY
team
was
here
working
hard
to
make
the
campus
continue to work on implementing the
ready for this year, both in terms of new addiaction
plans
for IB authorization.
We
tions and
enhancements
as well as the annual
painting
and
restoration
of
the
campus!
are very fortunate that the consultant
ASOY enjoyed a successful summer
we
have
assigned
by the IBOin is
camp,
withbeen
over 70
students participating
numerous activities.
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extremely
well-experienced
andmeant
very
that some projects could not start until later in
eager
to support
ASOY
the summer
which means
thatin
notthe
all our projects were completed
by authorization
the first day of school.
preparation
for our
visit
We have a number of new and exciting things
instill
November.
now
and then
to take place, Between
here are some
of them:
 be
ASOY
has purchased
a fleet
of new
we will
asking
for parent
input
on a
buses to provide better safety and comvariety of
so please
stay to and
forttopics,
to our students
who travel
from
school, with
ASOY transportatuned! In
February
students
in grades
tion. These buses were to have arrived
8 – 11 will
begin thinking about course
by now, but the events in Japan have
selectionslightly
for 2015
delayed
– 2016,
their arrival.
and Our
Mr.new
buses are scheduled to arrive in the
Bull andcoming
I encourage
parents of those
months.
students
to become
involved
the
 New
building adjacent
to theinartificialpitch.
This
will
provide
washrooms,
process by making appointments to
changing facilities, storage space and a
speak with
us during
.
canteen
for events.this
Thisperiod
is progressing
on schedule for completion at the end
August.
I will beofout
of school from February
 Refurbished Early Years and Elemen3 - 15, attending
a recruiting
fair and
tary playground.
You will notice
that
the playground
has been renewed;
the annual
AAIE conference
in thethe
last aspect of this renewal will be a
US.
new playground surface, which will
create both a safer playing space
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IN THIS ISSUE
Director’s Corner—Pages 1-2
MAP Testing—Page 5
BINGO Night
Friday, January 30
6:00—8:00 PM
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.
...Director’s Corner
The AAIE conference is particularly interesting to me, as it affords not only the opportunity to connect
with another international school heads – particularly those who serve schools in this region – but
also because it is a conference where the latest in educational resources and technologies are
showcased, and as such allows me to have up-to-date information about the ways in which we can
enhance learning at ASOY. Because we order our US supplies and resources during the month of
February, the conference is also very well timed.
I hope to see you at this week’s Coffee Morning!
Warm regards,
Sheena
Le Coin du Directeur (La Traduction Française)
Il est difficile de croire que nous tirons déjà vers la fin du mois de Janvier! La plus grande partie de
mon travail au cours des dernières semaines était, bien sûr, axée sur le projet de construction. Mais
nous avons aussi pensé à la planification du travail à faire dans la mise en œuvre du programme de
l'IB.
Le corps enseignant et l'équipe de dirigeants continuent de travailler sur la mise en œuvre des plans
d'action pour l'autorisation de l'IB. Nous avons de la chance d’avoir un consultant du domaine,
recommandé par l’ IBO, et qui est extrêmement bien expérimenté et très désireux de soutenir ASOY
dans la préparation de notre visite d'autorisation en Novembre. D'ici là, nous solliciterons l’avis des
parents sur une variété de sujets, alors, restez informés! En Février les élèves de « Grade 8 à Grade
11 » vont commencer à penser à la sélection de cours pour l’année scolaire 2015-2016. M. Bull et
moi-même encourageons les parents des élèves concernés à s’impliquer dans ledit processus en
prenant rendez-vous pour un entretien avec nous pendant cette période.
Je serai absente de l'école du 3 au 15 février, pour assister à une foire de recrutement et de la
conférence annuelle de « AAIE » aux États-Unis. Cette conférence est particulièrement intéressante
pour moi, car elle offre non seulement la possibilité de se connecter avec d’autres directeurs d’écoles
internationales- en particulier ceux qui servent les écoles dans cette région - mais aussi parce que c’est
une conférence où les dernières ressources et technologies éducatives sont à l'honneur. Cela me
permet donc d'avoir la mise à jour des informations sur les moyens par lesquels nous pouvons
améliorer l'apprentissage à ASOY. Parce que nos commandes de fournitures et ressources des
États-Unis sont faites durant le mois de février, la conférence est également très bien chronométrée.
Au plaisir de vous revoir cette semaine à notre traditionnel « café matinal !»
Meilleurs voeux,
Sheena
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Elementary School Principal’s Corner
International Day, where we celebrate the great diversity of ASOY, is quickly approaching. This year’s
international day will occur on Friday, February 27th from 9:00 until 13:00. However, students
are still required to come to school in time for the regular 8:00 start. The formal program will include
a parade of flags, a guest speaker, and performances from each class on their chosen nation. After the
program, each grade will open up their classroom so you can learn more about their chosen nation.
The great day ends with a potluck lunch where we are able to taste and experience the wonderful food
from countries represented in our community. Families are encouraged to bring in traditional food
from their home country to share with the community. More information about the potluck buffet will
be sent out on Monday, February 9th. In the meantime, should you have questions or concerns, please
contact Mr. Charles Bellomy, the Elementary School Principal and the Chair of the International Day
Committee. The countries that have been selected for presentations and room exhibits are:
Pre K- Republic of Congo
6- Italy
K- South Africa
7- China
1- India
8- Republic of Korea
2- Turkey
9- Rwanda
3- United States of America
10- Greece
4- Austria
11- Senegal
5- Côte d'Ivoire
12- Cameroon
La Traduction Française
“International
Day”, fête pendant laquelle nous célébrons la diversité d’ASOY, approche à pas de
course. Cette année, nous célèbrerons cette diversité le Vendredi 27 février de 9:00 à 13:00. Les élèves
sont néanmoins attendus à l’heure habituelle pour le début des cours. C’est-à-dire 8:00. Le
programme officiel prévoit les articulations suivantes: Un défilé de tous les drapeaux des pays
représentés dans notre école, le discours d’un invité spécial, et des prestations de chaque classe sur les
pays qu’ils ont choisis de représenter. Après le programme au terrain de basket, toutes les classes
seront ouvertes pour accueillir les visiteurs. La journée sera couronnée d’un grand repas “ familial”, où
chacun aura l’occasion de goûter un met d’un des pays représentés dans notre communauté. Toutes les
familles sont encouragées à apporter des mets traditionnels de leurs pays d’origine. Plus amples
informations sur le “buffet international” vous seront fournies le Lundi 9 février. Entretemps,
auriez-vous des questions ou des inquiétudes, veuillez contacter M. Charles Bellomy, notre principal et
le responsable du comité d’organisation de “International Day”. Les pays suivants ont été sélectionnés
pour cette année:
Pre K- Républiqué du Congo
6- Italié
K- Afriqué du Sud
7- Chiné
1- Indé
8- Républiqué dé Coréé
2- Turquié
9- Rwanda
3- Etats-Unis d’Amériqué
10- Grécé
4- Australié
11- Sénégal
5- La Côte d'Ivoire
12- Caméroun
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BINGO NITE
Bingo Night
Friday, January 30, 2015
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
NHS/NJHS is organizing our annual
Bingo Night, on ASOY’s basketball court,
Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 to
8:00 PM! Come have fun with your family!
Numerous prizes to win!
Reserve your meal (chicken, fried
plantains, green salad) by Wednesday,
January 28th in the front office with
Valerie. The cost per meal is 3,500 fcfa.
Meals will not be sold the night of the
event. Please reserve in advance.
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MAP TESTING
Why MAP?
This week will begin our January administration of the Northwest Evaluation Association’s
(NWEA) MAP test. Over the course of the next two weeks students in grades 3 – 8 will be
assessed in Reading, Language Usage, Math, and Science. I would like to address a few
common questions that are often asked concerning these tests.
Perhaps the most common question is “what is the purpose of this test?” The answer lies in
the words that make up the acronym MAP. It stands for the Measurement of Academic
Progress. These tests provide us a statistically reliable measurement of student’s academic
progress, in other words, how much they have learned since the last time they took the test.
The scores are normed based upon millions of students who have taken the test.
Another question I often hear is “what do these scores mean”. I think the answer to that
question should focus on what the scores tell us. We can get some detailed information
about what skills your child is mastering and which ones they are still working towards.
The results also help us as a school and individual teachers to adjust instruction to meet the
needs of students or evaluate the quality and effectiveness of our programs.
There are some important things to remember about MAP. While these tests are important
and we want students to give their best effort, we do not want students to stress or see these
tests as a measurement of their success or abilities. The results are only one piece of
information that teachers use to evaluate student progress. They cannot be used in isolation
to make assumptions or evaluations of students or teachers. They do not determine
whether your child passes or fails a class or whether they are promoted to the next grade
level.
If you have any concerns or questions about the test or just want to understand more, please
feel free to contact me and I will be happy to work to answer any of your questions.
Charles Bellomy
ES Principal
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Friday Night Live
Performers
Wanted
AUDITION for ASOY’s Musical Showcase and Talent
Show
Application Deadline:
Friday 30 January 2015
Audition Application Forms available outside the music room
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NHS Bingo
Nite—6:00 PM
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