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awtyA PARENT’S GUIDE TO
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All dates and times are subject to change. Please visit www.awty.org for the most up-to-date information.
Campus MapAugust 2015 and September 2015 CalendarsCalendar At-A-GlanceClinic RequirementsSchool UniformsSage DiningAwty PlusCampus ParkingQuick ReferenceBus InformationCommunicationsUpper School / Student ParkingMiddle School / School Store informationLower School Preschool Volunteering at AwtyWays to GiveAwty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA)Awty Rams Booster ClubAwty Dads’ ClubFine Arts Booster ClubAnnual FundOther Fundraising2016 Gala
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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All dates and times are subject to change. Please visit www.awty.org for the most up-to-date information.
Campus MapAugust 2015 and September 2015 CalendarsCalendar At-A-GlanceClinic RequirementsSchool UniformsSage DiningAwty PlusCampus ParkingQuick ReferenceBus InformationCommunicationsUpper School / Student ParkingMiddle School / School Store informationLower School Preschool Volunteering at AwtyWays to GiveAwty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA)Awty Rams Booster ClubAwty Dads’ ClubFine Arts Booster ClubAnnual FundOther Fundraising2016 Gala
LEGEND:1. Levant Foundation Building / Administrative Offices / Upper School Office / Café2. Staff & Faculty Cafeteria / Fine Arts Recital Hall3. Computer Wing4. Black Box Theatre / Choir Room / Band Room (inside the PAAC)5. PAAC / Department of Athletics6. The Quadrangle7. Sarofim Library8. Two Story Building / Middle School Office9. Parking Garage / Maintenance and Facilities Department10. Science Wing11. Lower School Building / Lower School Office12. Lower School Expansion 13. Kay Awty Center / Preschool Office / Preschool Classrooms14. Max's Houses / Preschool Classrooms15. Awty Plus / School Store / Preschool Library
CAMPUS MAP
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Awty Field (athletics stadium)
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1
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16 176:30 AM - MS Cross Country Begins8:30-10 AM – New Student Orientation MS/US Only8:30-10 AM - New MS/US Parent Orientation & Volunteer Fair8:30 AM-4 PM – Book Pick-up & Used Uniform Sale10-11 AM – New Student Language Assessment MS/US
188:30 AM-4 PM – Book Pick-up & Used Uniform Sale
19First Day of School for Upper School
7:30 AM-3:45 PM - Regular School Store Hours Resume9-11 AM – Lower School Language 2 Testing (New Students Only)4:30-5:30 PM – Primary New Parent Orientation & Volunteer Fair5:30-6:30 PM – Primary Meet The Teachers5:30-6:30 PM – Awty Plus Open House
20First Day of School for Middle School
21First Day of School for Lower School
MS Volleyball Tryouts during PE Class 7th & 8th Grade Boys Soccer Tryouts during PE Class
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23 24First Day of School – Preschool
6:30 PM - US Volleyball Parent Meeting
258-9 AM – APPA Welcome Coffee for Preschool Parents
268-9 AM – APPA Welcome Coffee for Lower School Parents MS/US School Photos
278-9 AM – APPA Welcome Coffee for Middle School Parents 4-5:30 PM - Dance Ensemble Auditions6-7 PM – Preschool New Parent Meeting6:30 PM – 12th grade Par-ent College Night7:15-8:15 PM – Lower School New Parent Meeting
288-9 AM – APPA Welcome Coffee for Upper School Parents4-5:30 PM - Dance Ensemble Auditions
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AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1
8-9:30 AM – APPA Board Meeting1-3 PM – APPA Used Uniform Sale
Primary School Photos (tentative)
22-3:30 PM - Library Volun-teers’ Meeting6-8 PM – LS Curriculum Night6 PM - Dance Parent Meeting
36-8 PM – PS Curriculum Night6:30 PM – 11th Grade Par-ent College Night
47:30 PM – Celebrating Awty – An International Evening of Food, Wine, & Dancing
LS Summer Readers Pizza Party
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6 7Labor Day Holiday (School Closed)
88-9:30 AM – APPA Room Parent Meeting: Primary6-8 PM – LS Multiclass Teachers Curriculum Night
98 AM – Newcomer’s Cof-fee for Parents with the Counselors6:30 PM – Big Bend Orien-tation Night for Parents
Newcomer’s Day
108 AM – Coffee with College Counseling 8:15 AM & 12:45 PM – Volunteer Training Live Sessions1:45-2:45 PM – 4th grade/CM1 Presentation on Hygiene
117 PM – Alumni Parents Potluck
128 AM-12 PM – ACT Test Date8 AM – 6 PM - Awty Chess Tournament
13 148-9:30 AM – APPA Used Uniform Sale6 PM - US Swim Parent Mtg.
156:30 PM – 10th Grade Par-ent College Night
166:30 PM – IB Diploma Meet-ing for 11th Grade Parents
17MS & US Fall Trips 8:15 AM – Volunteer Train-ing Live Session - in French
18MS & US Fall Trips
197 AM – 4 PM – TMEA District Choir Auditions 10 AM – CIS College Fair
20 21 228-9:30 AM – APPA Board Meeting6:30 PM – Upper School Open House
238-9 AM – Tea with the Head of Preschool
248-9 AM – Tea with the Head of Lower School6:30 PM – 9th Grade Parent College Night
257 PM-12 AM – Senior/ Freshman Girls’ Night In
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274 PM – Selective College Admissions Discussion
286 PM - US Boys Soccer Parent Mtg.
291-3 PM – APPA Used Uniform Sale6:30 PM – Middle School Open House
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KEY: Holidays/School Closures Secondary (MS/US) Events Primary (PS/LS) Events Athletic Events Fine Art Events Volunteer / Parent Group Events
PS = Preschool & Kinder / Maternelle LS = Lower School (Gr. 1-5) / C.P. à C.M.2 MS = Middle School (Gr. 6-8) / 6ème à 4ème US = Upper School (Gr. 9-12) / 3ème à TerminalePrimary = PS and LS Secondary = MS and US APPA = Awty Parents & Personnel Assoc Shading = non-school days
For event locations and further details, please visit www.awty.org/schoolcalendar.
SAT/ACT Summer Camp US Cross Country Begins SAT/ACT Summer Camp SAT/ACT Summer Camp SAT/ACT Summer Camp SAT/ACT Summer Camp
US Volleyball Tryouts Begin
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First Day of School - US Wednesday August 19, 2015
First Day of School - MS Thursday August 20, 2015
First Day of School - LS Friday August 21, 2015
First Day of School - PS Monday August 24, 2015
Labor Day Holiday Monday September 7, 2015
Fall Break - PS/LS/MS/US Monday - Friday October 5-9, 2015
In-Service Day (No School for Students) Monday October 12, 2015
Last Day of First Term Friday November 13, 2015
First Day of Second Term Monday November 16, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conference Days - PS/LS/MS/US (no school for students) Monday - Tuesday November 23-24, 2015
Thanksgiving Holiday - PS/LS/MS/US Wednesday - Friday November 25-27, 2015
Last Full Day before the Holiday Break Friday December 18, 2015
Holiday Break - PS/LS/MS/US Saturday - Sunday December 19, 2015 - January 3, 2016
School Resumes - PS/LS/MS/US Monday January 4, 2016
Martin Luther King Holiday Monday January 18, 2016
Winter Break - PS/LS/MS/US Monday - Friday February 15-19, 2016
In-Service Day (No School for Students) Monday February 22, 2016
Last Day of Second Term Friday March 4, 2016
First Day of Third Term Monday March 7, 2016
Primary School Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school for PSLS students) Thursday - Friday March 24-25, 2016
Spring Break - PS/LS/MS/US Monday - Friday April 4-8, 2016
Graduation (tentative date pending confirmation of IB/BAC schedule) Saturday May 21, 2016
Memorial Day Holiday Monday May 30, 2016
Last Day of Third Term Friday June 3, 2016
Last Day of School - PS/LS/MS/US Friday June 3, 2016
CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
FIRST TERM
SECOND TERM
THIRD TERM
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SCHOOL CLINIC
The clinic is staffed by two registered nurses, Veronique Moore R.N. (French speaking) and Gina Sharman R.N. Their role is to provide medical care to students who have chronic medical conditions, treat students who become sick or injured, and maintain health records. The State of Texas mandates all students must have proof of the required vaccinations on file before he/she will be permitted to attend
the first day of school. All students entering PK4/MS, K/GS, 1st/CP, 3rd/CE2, 5th/CM2, 6th/ 6ème, 7th/5ème, and 9th/3ème must complete the appropriate screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans (visual inspection for diabetes). These screenings are mandated by the State of Texas for all children attending school. To submit your child’s medical information, log onto Careflow at https://
careflow-3.com/awty/seniorsystemsparent-login.aspx using your My Backpack user name and password. Nurse Moore and Nurse Sharman will be available to answer questions in person beginning August 19, 2015. In the meantime, you can send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] and they will answer any ques-tions or concerns.
PARKER SCHOOL UNIFOMS:www.parkersu.com
Shop Online! Free shipping on all web orders over $100
Post Oak Store1110 N. Post Oak, #140
Houston, 77055713-681-4045
Summer Hours - August 1 - 29Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Regular HoursSunday: ClosedMonday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
APPA USED UNIFORMS:1110 N. Post Oak, #230
Start of School Sales:August 17-18
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Used Uniform Sales during the school year will be held on the following dates:
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.September 1 & 29 w October 23November 3 & 20 w December 1
January 5 & 22 w February 2March 1, 25, & 29 w May 3 & 20
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.September 14 w November 9December 14 w January 11
February 8 w March 14April 11 w May 9
For more information, visit www.awty.org/useduniforms.
SCHOOL UNIFORMSThe Awty International School and Sage Dining are pleased to offer your child/ren a community inclusive dining program. Every student will experience this exceptional dining program, which features quality service, an attractive variety of fresh menu offerings, and your student will progress quickly through the lunch lines. Sage Dining has put together new menus and won-derfully exciting theme meals to spice up the program at The Awty Interna-tional School. To see the weekly menu on the Awty website, go to Parents > Sage Dining.
Please Note: The cost of tuition includes lunch. If for some reason you choose to opt out of the lunch program, there will be no rebate from tuition.
Sage Dining will continue to be both peanut and shellfish free.
DINING PROGRAM
AWTY PLUSAwty Plus is an after school enrichment program that provides Awty students with the opportunity to create lifelong memories in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing envi-ronment. Our primary goal is to provide a diverse selection of affordable activities for students who desire an exciting experi-
ence. Activities include soccer, robotics, cooking, art, sewing, dance, language classes, and many more. To learn more about the program and the activities of-fered, visit www.awty.org/awtyplus.
Registration for the Fall 2015 Session will
open on August 11 at 11:00 a.m. To register your child/ren, go to www.awty.org/awtyplus and click on the red registration button.
For more information, please contact Lara Afifi, Director of Awty Plus, at 713-328-5840 or [email protected].
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Please help us keep our community, especially the children, safe by respecting the following guidelines when driving and parking on campus:
• Drive slowly and prudently on cam-pus. The speed limit is 5 miles per hour.
• Cell phone use, including texting, is prohibited while driving on campus and in carpool.
• Visitors must park in spaces marked “Visitor Parking Only.”
• Handicap parking spaces require a valid, state-issued handicap parking placard displayed in the car.
• Parking on campus is at your own risk. Do not leave valuables in your car. The school is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or their contents.
• Repeat parking offenders will be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Obey all posted signs and agents of the school.
• The parking lot behind the Kay Awty Center Preschool buildings is for faculty and staff only. This lot may not be used for student drop-off or parent parking.
Any violation of these rules may result
in loss of driving privileges on school property.
Due to an increase in pedestrian traffic crossing Awty School Lane, please be pa-tient during traffic delays and please watch for pedestrians crossing the street.
DRIVING & PARKING
PS = Preschool
LS = Lower School
MS = Middle School
US = Upper School
Primary School = includes both the Preschool and Lower School
Secondary School = includes both the Middle and Upper School
PAAC = Performing Arts and Athletic Center, which includes the Department of Athletics, Booster Bistro, dance room, weight room, locker rooms, choir room, band room, and the Black Box Theatre
KAC = Kay Awty Center
LFB = Levant Foundation Building
The Globe = Lower School multi-purpose room located on the second floor of the Lower School building
The Courtyard = The patio area between the Middle School building and the Saro-fim Library
The Quad = Quadrangle, the centralized area between the PAAC, Sarofim Library,
Science Wing, and Computer Wing
Café = Consists of both Café North and Café South
Awty Field = Athletics stadium, which includes the track, soccer field, tennis courts, weight room, team room, and concession stand
APPA = Awty Parents and Personnel Association
FABC = Fine Arts Booster Club
RBC = Rams Booster Club
ADC = Awty Dads’ Club
A3 = Awty Alumni Association
AAPA = Awty Alumni Parents Association
QUICK REFERENCEThe Awty International School con-tracts with AFC Transportation to pro-vide bus service to and from school. In a city as large as Houston, the buses must pick-up and drop-off students at designated bus stops rather than each rider’s home.
To schedule your child/ren for one of the bus routes for the 2015-2016 school year, please register your child by completing the online bus registration form at www.awty.org/busform1516.
For more information about Awty’s Bus Service including the schedule, routes, and rules, please log onto the Parent Portal on Awty’s website and go to Resources > Bus Service.
BUS INFO
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MY BACKPACKMy Backpack allows parents to access student information electronically. My Backpack gives parents convenient and private access to their child’s schedule, attendance information, and term grades over a secure, password-protected internet connection. Invoices are also posted in My Backpack on the 15th of every month. You can access My Backpack through the parent portal or by using the Quicklinks menu on the Awty website. For new parents, your user name and password will be sent to you once enrollment has been completed.
WEBSITEThe website is one of the school’s primary forms of communication with parents. Par-ents have their own portal where they can obtain the latest information including cal-endars, events, directories, online forms, and more. To access this portal, you click on “Login” at the top of the Awty website. You will use the same user name and password you use to access My Backpack. If you lose or forget this information, please contact your child’s division assistant:
Preschool: Hedy Mankarios, ext. 5870Lower School: Marylyn Raia, ext. 5830Middle School: Lamis Boz, ext. 5813Upper School: Marie-Hélène Nguyen, ext. 5826
Through the Awty website, you can sign up to receive Awty News Alerts by visiting the Awty News web page and clicking on the alerts icon in the top right corner. In the pop-up window, simply select how you would like to receive the alert for each category. You can select any number of categories. When finished click the “Up-date” button. It is that easy! Once you’ve signed up, you will receive a text message and/or email every time a news item is posted.
You can also sign up to receive alerts about a particular athletic team. First go to the Teams web page and select the athletic team you want to follow. At the top of each
athletic team page, there is an alerts icon. Click on this icon and a pop-up window should open. Here, you can sign up to receive team updates and event reminders! Available updates include postponements, cancellations, and event results. When finished click the “Update” button.
MASS EMAILSAwty frequently communicates to families via mass emails. The school sends out regular emails regarding events, photos, board news, Awty Plus announcements, Awty invoices, and more. Mass emails are also sent out to Awty families during emer-gency situations. It is extremely important that the school has at least one good email address for each family. To ensure you receive emails from Awty, please be sure to provide a current email address to the Business Office at [email protected]. If you find during the school year that you are no longer receiving emails from Awty, here are a few steps you can take:
1. Add [email protected] to your email contact list. 2. Check your Spam/Junk folder. 3. Check with your internet provider to see if emails from [email protected] are being blocked/filtered. Ask them to allow emails from this address to come through to your mailbox. If you are using a company email address (i.e., [email protected] or [email protected]), check with the IT Administrator and ask them to allow all emails from this address. 4. If you are still not receiving Awty emails after following steps 1-3, please send an email to [email protected].
SCHOOL DIRECTORYA searchable online student directory as well as a staff/faculty directory is available through My Backpack. The school also has a parent directory in the parent portal on the Awty website.
The directory is for the exclusive benefit
of the students, parents, and personnel of Awty. The directory and/or the database shall not be given or sold to any exter-nal source, and those affiliated with the school are expected to respect this policy. None of the school directories should be used for commercial use. Do not publish.
If you have any questions about the school directory, please contact your child’s divi-sion assistant.
This weekly electronic communication is emailed out to all Awty parents and it is also posted on the website each Friday during the school year, begin-ning August 21, 2015. Awty Notes is your access to the week ahead. This publication provides information for each division as well as events, parent volunteer groups, and more.
Awty is on Facebook and Twitter. The school regularly posts photos, news, and event information on these social media outlets. On Facebook, look for The Awty International School. On Twitter, look for awtyintlschool.
Awty representatives may photograph and/or video any and all school events/activities for the school’s use in print, video, electronic publications, social media, and media relations. This statement serves as public notice of the school’s intent to do so for the 2015-2016 school year. If you object to the use of your child’s photograph and/or video, you have the right to withhold its release by contacting Gwen Cario, Director of Communications, in writing at [email protected].
AWTY NOTES
SOCIAL MEDIA
PHOTO RELEASE
COMMUNICATIONS
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UPPER SCHOOL
The first day of school for Upper School (US) students is Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. and pick-up begins at 3:35 p.m. Here are some helpful tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY• Students should have ordered text-
books from the School Store prior to arriving at school on the first day.
• Summer reading lists for each grade may be found on the Awty website under Student Life > School Store.
• Students should have purchased
uniforms through Parker Uniforms (www.parkersu.com).
• Students are encouraged to set up their lockers when they pick up their books before the first day of classes. Locker number lists will be posted outside the US office.
• Awty is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school. Please visit the Awty website to see what comput-ing devices are recommended. Go to Academics > Technology in the Classroom.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL• Students should bring all school
supplies, textbooks, and a portable computing device.
• Students will be assigned an email account, user name, and password so they may access the Awty network. This access also allows for printing from any location on campus.
• Students will receive individual class supply lists from their teachers in their first class meetings.
New Student OrientationMonday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
New Parent Orientation & Volunteer FairMonday, August 17 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
The Globe - 2nd floor of the Lower School Building
New Student Language AssessmentMonday, August 17
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
Secondary School PhotosWednesday, August 26
Students must wear the full dress uniform.
APPA Welcome Coffee for US ParentsFriday, August 28
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
Newcomers Day for MS/USWednesday, September 9
Students receive a badge with their name and they add a star for each year they
have been at Awty.
Fall Trips for MS/US StudentsSeptember 17-18
9th, 10th, and 12th grade students go on an overnight excursion to integrate new
students and enable them to develop friend-ships and to aquaint students and teachers. Information and forms for each trip may be found on the Awty website under News &
Events > Fall Trips
Upper School Open HouseTuesday, September 226:30 p.m. in Café North
An evening program in which parents follow their child’s schedule and meet with
each of their teachers to hear about the program and the teacher’s expectations.
UPCOMING US EVENTSSam Waugh
Head of Upper School713-328-5809
Robert SloadDeputy Head of Upper School
Marie-Hélène Nguyen
Executive Assistant to the Head of Upper School
US OFFICE
STUDENT PARKINGStudents wishing to park on campus must register for a parking permit. This registration form can be found on the Awty website under the Student Life tab. Click
on the 2015-2016 Student Parking Form link and complete the registration form. Parking forms must be completed before August 1 to be considered for priority park-
ing. Parking is limited; assignments are prioritized by grade level with 12th Grade/TLE and 11th Grade/1ère students having first consideration.
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SCHOOL STORE INFORMATIONThe School Store is an important and convenient source for most of the students’ needs on campus. It stocks not only course books and supplies but also PE uniforms, uniform sweatshirts and jackets, and various items with the Awty logo such
as mugs, water bottles, and baseball caps. Information regarding the store including book lists may be found online by select-ing Student Life > School Store. The store is located in room 511 at the south end of campus just past the Preschool building.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For questions or as-sistance, please do not hesitate to contact either Janet Bridger at [email protected] (ext. 5858) or April Gonzalez at [email protected] (ext. 5803).
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The first day of school for Middle School (MS) students is Thursday, August 20, 2015. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. and end at 3:35 p.m. Here are some helpful tips to start the school year off rightt:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY• Students are strongly encouraged to
set up their lockers when they pick up their books before the first day of school. Locker numbers will be posted at the book sale (August 17-18) and outside the MS office. Locks and other locker supplies will be available at the book sale. All students are required
to have the same type of lock (Master Brand Combination Lock with a pre-set Number Code).
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL• MS students should bring pens,
pencils, paper, a binder, textbooks, and a portable computer which complies with our BYOD Policy (Bring Your Own Device). Please review the BYOD policy at www.awty.org > Academics > Technology in the Classroom.
• Students will receive a supply list from their individual teachers in their first class meetings.
• Students will be assigned an email account, user name, and password so they can access the Awty network. Students will be able to print to school printers located conveniently around campus and access the school’s filtered, wireless network from any location on campus.
• International Section students should bring their Awty agenda and French Section students should bring their French agenda “cahier de texte”. Both can be purchased at the School Store.
New Student OrientationMonday, August 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
New Parent Orientation & Volunteer FairMonday, August 17 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
The Globe - 2nd floor of the Lower School Building
New Student Language AssessmentMonday, August 17
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Sarofim Library.
Secondary School PhotosWednesday, August 26
Students must wear the full dress uniform.
APPA Welcome Coffee for MS ParentsThursday, August 27
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
Newcomers Day for MS/USWednesday, September 9
Students receive a badge with their name and they add a star for each year they
have been at Awty.
Fall Trips for MS/US StudentsSeptember 17-18
Each grade goes on an overnight excursion to integrate new students and enable them to develop friendships and to aquaint stu-dents and teachers. Information and forms
for each trip may be found on the Awty website under News & Events > Fall Trips
Middle School Open HouseTuesday, September 296:30 p.m. in Café North
An evening program in which parents follow their child’s schedule and meet with
each of their teachers to hear about the program and the teacher’s expectations.
UPCOMING MS EVENTSTom Beuscher
Head of Middle School713-328-5812
Lamis BozExecutive Assistant to the
Head of Middle [email protected]
MS OFFICE
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LOWER SCHOOL
The first day of school for Lower School (LS) students is Friday, August 21, 2015. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up begins at 2:50 p.m. Here are some helpful tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY• Parents need to complete the
transportation form and submit it to the school before the first day. It can be found on the school’s website in the Parent Portal under Resources >
Primary School.• Preschool students with a Lower
School sibling can be picked up in the Lower School carpool line.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL• Parents may park at Awty Field (ath-
letics stadium) and walk their Lower School student to their homeroom classroom.
• The homeroom teacher provides the children with school supplies and
textbooks.• Sage Dining begins snack and lunch
service. • Students may bring a refillable water
bottle (max. 15 cm tall) filled with water. Drinking fountains and water stations are available.
• Lower School students wear uniform clothing and shoes daily.
New Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 19 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. w Café
Meet the Teacher Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w LS Classrooms
Awty Plus Open HouseWednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w Kay Awty Center (located in the Preschool building)
This is a come and go event.
APPA Welcome Coffee for LS ParentsWednesday, August 26
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
New Parent Q and A Thursday, August 27
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. w The Globe(located in the Lower School building)
For Lower School Parents
Lower School Parent Curriculum Night with Homeroom TeachersWednesday, September 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. w The Globe
Primary School PhotosTuesday, September 1 (tentative)
Students in Kinder/GS to 5th Grade/CM2 must wear the full dress uniform.
Lower School Parent Curriculum Night with Multiclass Teachers (Art, Spanish, PE, Music, FBS English, Dutch, French, Tech.)
Tuesday, September 86:00 - 8:00 p.m. w The Globe
Tea with the Head of Lower SchoolThursday, September 24
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. w Café South
UPCOMING LS EVENTSCintra Horn
Head of Lower School713-328-5925
Marylyn RaiaExecutive Assistant to the
Head of Lower School713-328-5830
LS OFFICE
LOWER SCHOOL BILINGUAL TEACHER ASSISTANTSDuring the 2015-2016 school year, the Lower School will have a pilot program of six bilingual teacher assistants. We are testing assistants as a way to support bilingual language learning.
The following teachers will have an as-sistant. The target language is also listed after the teacher’s name. 1st grade - Pam Wellen / French; CE1 - Brigitte Poupard / French; 3rd grade - Lisa Wolff / Spanish; 4th grade - Caroline Lassiter / Spanish;
FBS English CP to CM2 - Wendy Weil / English; and Music 1st to 5th - Lori Wagner / Spanish
Parents of students who might be in one of the homerooms should have already received notification in May.
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PRESCHOOL
The first day of school for Preschool (PS) students is Monday, August 24, 2015. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and pick-up begins at 2:45 p.m. Here are some helpful tips to start the school year off right:
PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY• Parents need to complete the
transportation form and submit it to the school before the first day. It can be found on the school’s website in the Parent Portal under Resources >
Primary School.• Preschool students with a Lower
School sibling can be picked up in the Lower School carpool line.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL• Parents are invited to park in the
parking garage in a visitor space and walk their Preschooler to their home-room classroom.
• Awty provides a green book bag on the first day of school. The book
bag is given out by the homeroom teacher.
• The homeroom teacher also provides the children with school supplies for use in school.
• Sage Dining begins snack and lunch service.
• Kindergarten students wear a school uniform daily.
New Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 19 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. w Café
Meet the Teacher Wednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w PS Classrooms
Awty Plus Open HouseWednesday, August 19
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. w Kay Awty Center(located in the Preschool building)
This is a come and go event.
APPA Welcome Coffee for PS ParentsTuesday, August 25
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in Café North
New Parent Q and A Thursday, August 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. w The Globe(located in the Lower School building)
For Preschool Parents
Preschool Parent Curriculum Night with Homeroom Teachers
Thursday, September 36:00 - 8:00 p.m. w Kay Awty Center
Primary School PhotosTuesday, September 1 (tentative)
Students in Kinder/GS to 5th Grade/CM2 must wear the full dress uniform.
Tea with the Head of PreschoolWednesday, September 23
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. w Café South
UPCOMING PS EVENTSStanley Way
Head of Preschool713-328-5820
Hedy MankariosPreschool Administrative Assistant
PS OFFICE
GETTING INVOLVEDWe welcome your involvement! Preschool parents are encouraged to complete the volunteer training so they can serve as room parents and/or assist on field trips and during special events.
The Preschool’s special events include a Lire en Fête, Halloween Parade, a Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Perfor-mance, Mardi Gras Parade, Go Texan Day, Kindergarten Graduation, and many more.
More information about volunteering at Awty and details about the volunteer train-ing can be found on the page 13.
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VOLUNTEERING AT AWTY
It is our goal to make sure our volunteers have an excellent experience at Awty and are informed of upcoming volunteer op-portunities. There are many organizations at Awty in which you can become a member, but in order to volunteer on campus in any activity involving Awty students, you must complete the volunteer approval process.
STEP 1:Each parent must first undergo a back-ground check (www.awty.org/back-groundcheck). Depending on the kind of background check being performed (local or international), it can take days or weeks. The information received from this is confi-dential and will be stored away securely.
STEP 2:Parents must then take an Abuse Preven-tion Training course.
a. The training is offered online year round in English. In order to begin the training, you must first complete the online background check form. A link, along with a personal login and pass-
word, will be emailed upon receiving the background check. b. We also offer an in-house training at the beginning of the school year in English and French. The dates, times, and locations are as follows:
English Training SessionSeptember 10, 2015
8:15 a.m. in Café North or 12:45 p.m. in the Giles O’Malley
Foundation Board Room
French Training SessionSeptember 17, 2015
8:15 a.m. in Café NorthIf enough people RSVP, we will offer a
second session in the afternoon
c. For those interested in attending the in-house training, please RSVP with Volunteer Coordinator Kaitlyn Pflughaupt at [email protected].
STEP 3:After all the necessary paperwork and
training are completed, the parent will be marked as approved in the Awty Database and will appear on an “Approved Volunteer List” which is updated weekly and checked by faculty and/or staff each time a volunteer steps foot on campus. This list can be found in the Parent Portal on the Awty website under Resources > Volunteer Information.
STEP 4:Volunteer Approval Status lasts five years. Once the five years are up, a reminder email will be sent to each parent to renew their status.
Parents are strongly encouraged to begin the volunteer approval process as soon as possible in order to beat the rush at the beginning of the year, which can lead to a delay in background checks and missed volunteer opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Pflughaupt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 713-328-5800 or [email protected].
Awty is a 501(c)3 charitable organization which raises funds and offers donors a tax-deduction for their gifts. All donors to the school receive an acknowledgment and of-ficial gift receipt to use when filing taxes. We ask ALL families to make a gift to the Annual Fund (see page 18), and you will be asked to support various programs and projects as well. Options for how to make a gift include:
Charge donations to your account on My-Backpack, and they are included in your bill. Give online using a credit card or charging your school account. Pledge now and pay later, either in a lump sum or through monthly or quarterly pay-ments. We will remind you when payments are due, with June 30 the absolute deadline for making full payment on annual gifts. Write and mail a check payable to The Awty
International School and signify donation in the memo line. If you work for a matching gift company, send us the forms needed to have your company match your donation of money and/or volunteer hours. It’s an employee benefit that helps Awty! Donate gifts-in-kind such as Auction items for the Gala, or books, other supplies, electronics. Be sure to check with us before making an in-kind donation to make sure we need and can use what you intend to donate. Gifts can be made in honor of a teacher or family member or in memory of a loved one. We notify honorees or the family of a deceased person when such gifts are made.
Any questions about your giving to Awty? Contact one of the advancement staffers listed on page 18.
WAYS TO DONATEAll volunteers and parents who visit the campus must first register at any of the school offices – the Levant Founda-tion Building, the Preschool office, the Lower School office, the Middle School office, or the Upper School office. Visi-tors must check in with the receptionist and receive a name badge before pro-ceeding to their campus destination.
Those who are on the Approved Volunteer List will wear a colored name badge stating their name and the date of their visit. Those who are not on the list will wear a white name badge stating their name and the date of their visit. This policy will be strictly enforced by our staff and faculty to ensure the safety of all of our students.
SIGN-IN RULES
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APPA
The Awty Parents and Personnel Associa-tion (APPA) is the main volunteer organiza-tion at The Awty International School. It serves as the parent’s voice in the school, and works to represent the views of its members across the Awty community. The APPA also supports Awty’s administration, parents, and students. All Awty parents are automatically members of the APPA and are encouraged to attend monthly meetings.
The purpose of the APPA is as follows:1. To promote understanding and
cooperation amongst the parents, the students attending the school, and the school’s administration and faculty.
2. To maintain a permanent dialogue between the parents and the adminis-tration of the school and its faculty in order to promote understanding and
cooperation between them. 3. To promote cultural, artistic, social,
recreational, athletic, fundraising, or other activities for the benefit of the school community.
4. To provide a forum at periodic meet-ings for the discussion of matters of common interest concerning the school community.
5. To support the school in its educa-tional objectives consistent with the standards and methods used both in France and in the U.S.
APPA Membership FeeAs a convenience for our families, the APPA membership fee is automatically added to the tuition billing. The focus of the APPA is to support our students and staff with volunteer and financial resources and the
organization counts on your membership to help enhance the education of all of our students.
Questions? Please visit www.awty.org/appa or contact Suneeta Rangwani, APPA President, at 281-804-5086 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEER FAIRAll parents are invited to the Volunteer Fair in the Globe on one of two upcoming dates: August 17 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. for Middle School and Upper School or August 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Preschool and Lower School. Parents can visit various information tables, sign up for volunteer opportunities (including Room Parents), and meet with other parents.
MORNING COFFEE KICK-OFFSThe APPA will host a morning coffee for all parents to meet families with students in the same grade/division, better understand the role of the APPA at the school, and have dis-cussion with the Head of each respective school. Preschool parents will meet on Tuesday, August 25; Lower School parents on Wednesday, August 26; Middle School parents on Thursday, August 27; and Upper School parents on Friday, August 28. All Morning Coffees will be held from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Café North.
CELEBRATING AWTYJoin us in Celebrating Awty with an international evening of wine, fun, and dancing on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Café. Delicious tastes from around the world will be served. Bring a bottle of wine from your native country to share in Awty’s Tasting Room. Event Chairs are Ashley Amy and Marcia Vilas. Tickets are $15 per person and can be charged to your school account. This is a popular event, so RSVP early at www.awty.org/celebrating_awty! Adults only – 21 years of age and older.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Room parents serve as a connection between parents and teachers. They are responsible for facilitating commu-nications about classroom/grade-level activities such as field trips, projects, and parties. They also organize classroom volunteers and serve as a resource for other parents.
ROOM PARENTS
Suneeta Rangwani, President [email protected]
Genoveva Jeanneret, Vice President, French
Karen Haug, Vice President, International
Jill Munk, Past [email protected]
Yanam Fozzani, [email protected]
Cherie Chalk, [email protected]
Debbi Gadin, [email protected]
Ana-Maria Nicolae, PSLS Secretary [email protected]
APPA OFFICERS
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RAMS BOOSTER CLUB
The Bylaws of the Awty Rams Booster Club (RBC) state: “The purpose of The Club shall be to support, encourage, and advance amateur athletic competition at The Awty International School. All pro-ceeds shall be used to promote sporting participation, improve the sporting environ-ment, and generally to raise the level and quality of all sports at the school.”
We on the board of the Booster Club extend that mission to promote Awty school spirit within and between the school divisions, using athletics as an opportu-
nity to bring our large and diverse school community together. Most notably, this means organizing the huge and popular Homecoming festivities in early November. Anyone is welcome to join the Booster Club, and all families with children partici-pating on an Awty Rams MS or US team are automatically enrolled. The member-ship fee is $50.00 per family, per year.
Your children know us as the group that runs the Booster Bistro every morning during MS and US break. With the pro-ceeds from this snack bar, the Awty Rams
Booster Club has funded a wide range of experiences and equipment for the Athlet-ics Department over the years, including year-end team parties, team dinners while at tournaments, equipment and uniforms, improvements to the athletics fields, and coming this year, the renovation of the sports hallway in the PAAC.
Questions?Please contact Melissa Halow, Booster Club President, at [email protected].
Mark your calendars for Awty’s 2015 Homecoming Week!November 9 – 13, 2015
During Homecoming Week, Awty students, faculty, and staff participate in activities around campus including several themed spirit days such as Pajama Day, Clash Day,
and Green & Gold T-shirt Day.
A pep rally will be held Friday morning and the Homecoming Soccer Game will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Awty Field. The entire Awty community is invited to come out and support the Awty soccer team. Homecoming is the perfect time to celebrate, connect,
and enjoy Awty’s spirit! Homecoming week truly has something for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions?Please contact John Hoye, Director of Athletics, at 713-328-5818 or [email protected].
For the latest on Awty Athletics, please visit www.awty.org/athletics and follow us on twitter at @AwtyAthletics.
HOMECOMINGMelissa Halow
Ronda DevinsVice President
Katie FieldsTreasurer
Cheri Chalk Secretary
Michelle BalthazarPurchasing
Annie DunkinBistro Manager
Claudia FernandezSpirit Wear
Regina Lelo de LarreaSpirit Wear
RBC OFFICERS
BACK TO SCHOOL BOOT CAMPAwty Athletics will again offer a Back to School Boot Camp for parents! Join us after morning carpool for intense, fun and challenging workouts at “Camp Awty” to energize your day. Classes will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Awty Field on Mondays and Thursdays beginning
August 31 through October 1. The cost of the camp is $80.00, which will be charged to your school account. (ten person mini-mum necessary) To register or for more information, contact John Hoye, Director of Athletics, at [email protected].
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AWTY DADS’ CLUB
The Awty Dads’ Club (ADC) provides a community for Dads to socialize as well as support the development and cultivation of the school and its mission. Membership is free and open to all Awty parents, moms and dads alike.
The Dads’ Club organizes social and networking events throughout the year that
are open to all Awty parents including: • New school year welcome Happy
Hour;• Homecoming BBQ at Awty Field to
support the Student Council;• An evening of beer and BBQ at Saint
Arnold’s Brewery; • Saturday morning soccer/futbol
games and tennis;
• Golf Day Out;• Beverage Tasting Night;• And more...
If you have questions or would like to be on our distribution list for events, please contact: Jay Kalra, President, at [email protected] or Ray Drexler, Vice President, at [email protected].
SOCIAL EVENTSJay Kalra, President
Ray Drexler, Vice [email protected]
Mark [email protected]
Danny Bahrani, Alumni [email protected]
ADC OFFICERS
SATURDAY SOCCER Awty moms, dads, and alumni parents are invited to come out and join in on a friendly soccer match held on Saturdays from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Awty Field (ath-letics stadium).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What do I need to do?
Turn up and join the game
Do I need to be fit?NO! Most of us aren’t...
What should I wear?• Shoes: Artificial Turf / Indoor Soccer shoes are best. Please no full cleats.
• Shirts: Bring two shirts - one white, one any other color. No grey or white/color combinations
What else should I bring?Water/drinks, a towel, a change of cloth-ing, and a sense of fun!
Saturday MorningsHeld at Awty Field (athletics stadium)
from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Contact Todd Feder at [email protected] to be added to the
distribution list.
TENNIS
NEW YEAR HAPPY HOUREvery fall the Dad’s Club hosts a Back-to-School Happy Hour at a local venue. It is a chance to talk to ADC officers and get information about our group and the school in general. Details for this year’s event will be provided at the start of school.
BEER BASH AT SAINT ARNOLD’S BREWERYThe Saint Arnold’s Bash will take place in the fall on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Hous-ton’s very own Saint Arnold’s Brewery (2000 Lyons Avenue). Although this is a Dad’s Club event, all adults (21 years of age and older) are welcome. This is a great laid back event where guests enjoy some local beer and BBQ. Come relax and visit with other Awty folks. Bring along family and friends for a great night out.
HOMECOMING BBQDo you enjoy grilling? Do you enjoy the game of soccer? If you answered yes to these questions, then come out and help at the Awty Dads’ Club BBQ during the Homecoming Soccer Game on Friday, November 13, 2015. The Dads’ Club does the cooking for the student council at the annual homecoming soccer game. It’s a fun night out supporting the Awty Rams.
AND MORE...
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FINE ARTS BOOSTER CLUB
The Fine Arts Booster Club (FABC) is a group that loves anything and everything fine arts at Awty. The FABC is committed to helping Awty’s Fine Arts programs—band, choir, dance, drama, orchestra, and the visual arts—meet their goals. They believe Awty’s artists deserve as much support as the FABC can possibly give them to achieve excellence in the arts and exceed their own expectations.
The Fine Arts Booster Club primarily
organizes and holds fundraisers with the proceeds directly benefiting the objectives of the various programs. FABC volunteers also help behind the scenes to assist teachers during school performances, spe-cial events, and state competitions. One of the FABC’s major projects launched during 2014-2015 was the Fine Arts Canteen, an afternoon snack bar located next to the Recital Hall. The Canteen has become a welcome addition to the after-school routine of many tired and hungry students,
and it has continually helped raise funds for the arts throughout the school year. In March 2015, the FABC spearheaded the first celebration of Fine Arts Month at Awty!
We welcome all inquiries at:[email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
Dance Ensemble AuditionsAugust 27-28
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Dance Parent MeetingWednesday, September 2
6:00 p.m.
TMEA District Choir AuditionsSaturday, September 19
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IB Theatre Trip to New YorkOctober 14-17
TMEA Region Choir AuditionsSaturday, October 177:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Middle School Fall Instrumental ConcertMonday, October 19
6:00 p.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
Upper School Fall Instrumental ConcertTuesday, October 20
6:00 p.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
IB Theatre ShowOctober 29-31
7:00 p.m. w Black Box Theatre
4th/5th Grades Music Ensemble/Choir Fall Show
Wednesday, November 48:30 a.m. w Fine Arts Recital Hall
TMEA Region Choir Clinic & ConcertNovember 6-7
Tallowood Baptist Church
FINE ARTS EVENTSRita Murdoch
Noël HudsonVice President & Treasurer
Monica [email protected]
Anastasia Lim [email protected]
FABC OFFICERS
JOIN FABC TODAYEveryone in the Awty community is wel-come to be a part of the Fine Arts Booster Club. Become a member. Volunteer at the Canteen or in FABC’s various projects. Through your contributions, you are sup-porting the ongoing emergence of a strong and vibrant Fine Arts program that works
towards providing Awty’s students and the entire community with an even richer and more diverse experience.
There are greater and more exciting things in store for the Fine Arts Booster Club in the coming school year. We want you to
be a part of them.
To become a member, please visit www.awty.org/fabcmembershipform.
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THE AWTY ANNUAL FUND
WHAT?A gift to The Awty Annual Fund is the first and most important gift we ask of each family every year. It is an investment in Awty and therefore an investment in the academic future of your child. Awty Annual Fund dollars are yearly gifts of unrestricted support for the school, representing 4% of the annual operating budget. That 4% is the “margin of excellence!”
WHY?Awty Annual Fund dollars go to work right away to ensure our faculty and staff receive vital training, our students have access to cutting edge technology in the classroom, our facilities nurture student exploration and learning, students from diverse and inter-national backgrounds have equal access to an Awty education, and to support artistic and athletic greatness. All of this is what makes Awty Houston’s premier choice in international education!
WHEN?Now! By making your gift or pledge now, you help the school save time and resourc-es. Your early commitment will help us build momentum around the campaign, save money on marketing, and allow our staff and volunteers time to focus on educating new members of the Awty community
HOW?Please visit www.awty.org/give2awty, or login to your My Backpack account, to make your gift today! We also appreciate gifts of stock, checks, credit card, and much more.
The Awty Annual Fund should be a part of every family’s giving plan every year. If you have questions, or would like assistance in planning your Awty philanthropic giving, please contact Chantel Olufsen, Director of The Awty Annual Fund, at 713-328-5816 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.awty.org/annual_fund.
Your gift matters and changes the lives of every Awty student, faculty, and staff! Thank you!
In addition to the Annual Fund, Gala and capital fundraising conducted by the Advancement Office, other groups such as parent organizations and student clubs may solicit support for their particular projects. We make every effort to regulate the timing and extent of these fundraising activities, but please know that parents are under no obligation to respond to every appeal that comes their way. The Annual Fund is and always will be the top fundrais-ing priority for Awty!
If you are a leader in a special fundraising project, you MUST complete the online Fundraising Activity Request form located on Awty's website in the Parent Portal under the Advancement element.
You will then need to meet with Kevin McTernan, Chief Advancement Officer, at least two weeks before you plan to begin
your project to have the project plans reviewed and approved.
In addition, there are several rebate pro-grams which generate modest support for the school. You can help Awty earn “a little extra” every time you do your shopping with one of these retailers:
Amazon.com Rebate ProgramRandall’s Good Neighbor ProgramBubbles - Labels for Everyday LifeGoodsearch.com & Goodshop.comKroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor Donation ProgramTarget’s Take Charge of Education
To find out more or to start earning cash for the school, go to Awty’s website under Supporting Awty > Fundraisers > Re-bate and Reward Programs.
OTHER FUNDRAISING
GIVING LEVELS1956 SOCIETY
Kay Awty Founders($25,000 and Above)Trustees Circle($10,000 - $24,999)Head of School's Circle($5,000 - $9,999)Member($1,956 - $4,999)
Un Mil Pour Awty($1,000 - $1,955)Awty Advocates($500 - $999)Awty Partners(up to $499)
Kevin McTernanChief Advancement Officer
713-328-5836 / [email protected] Gwen Cario
Director of Communications713-328-5837 / [email protected]
Lauren Linn Director of Events
713-328-5852 / [email protected] Nash
Coordinator & Database Manager713-328-5861 / [email protected]
Chantel OlufsenDirector of Annual Fund & Alumni
713-328-5816 / [email protected]
ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT
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2016 AWTY GALA
C'EST PARISGala Chairs Mariella de Jong, Genoveva Jeanneret, Florence Shaw, and Miri Wilkins invite you to join them at Awty’s 2016 Gala, C'est Paris, set for Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Hilton Americas located in downtown Houston. Come enjoy the wonder of the "City of Lights" as Awty tips its hat to a very influential culture at the school. The evening will start with a reception at
7:00 p.m. and will feature a seated dinner, live auction, entertainment, and music that will keep you dancing until 1:00 a.m. Online Auction: Help us keep the auction flying high by supporting us with in-kind donation items including dining certificates, concert and sporting event tickets/experi-ences, luxury goods, and exotic getaways.
You also have the opportunity to purchase one of six themed tables, starting at
$5,000. See below for more information.
“La Tour Eiffel” $50,000Includes the following:• A premiere table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Name and/or logo prominently displayed at grand entrance• Full page, color advertisement in the gala program (inside front or back cover)• Recognition in the invitation and program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• Select wines at table• Bottle of champagne• A table host gift
“Musée du Louvre” $25,000Includes the following: • A preferred table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Name and/or logo prominently displayed at grand entrance• Full page, black and white advertise-ment in the gala program• Recognition in the invitation and program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• Select wines at table• A table host gift
“Champs-Élysées” $20,000Includes the following:
• A preferred table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Name and/or logo prominently displayed at grand entrance• Full page, black and white advertise-ment in the gala program• Recognition in the invitation and program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• A table host gift
“Notre-Dame de Paris” $15,000Includes the following:• An exclusive table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Name and/or logo prominently displayed at grand entrance• Half page, black and white advertise-ment in the gala program• Recognition in the invitation and program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• A table host gift
“Place Vendôme” $10,000Includes the following:• A table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Half page, black and white advertise-ment in the gala program• Recognition in the invitation and
program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• A table host gift
“Opéra Garnier” $5,000Includes the following:• A table for 10• Invitation to the Underwriters Reception• Quarter page, black and white advertise-ment in the gala program• Recognition in the invitation and program, all pre-event press releases, on table signage, on thank you display, and on our website for one year• A table host gift
TABLE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Mariella de JongGenoveva Jeanneret
Florence ShawMiri Wilkins
To volunteer, make a donation to the live/silent auctions, purchase a table, or for more information, go to www.
awty.org/gala2016 or contact Lauren Linn, Director of Events, at 713-328-
5852 or [email protected].
GALA CO-CHAIRS
