April Camp: 2024 Solar Eclipse & Crafts
While we bid our farewell to our students and teachers for Spring Break, some of our students joined us for a week of camp full of fun and enriching activities–with a rare surprise! We welcomed them on Monday with the rare and exciting opportunity to view the solar eclipse on campus! Taking great precaution, students […]
Olympic & Paralympic Week – Judo 2024
The Olympic and Paralympic Week (SOP) took place at Cal State Los Angeles from April 4 to 7, and 12 students from the San Diego French-American School had the opportunity to participate in this exceptional judo event organized by Hervé AKA in partnership with France Judo and USA Judo, supported by the AEFE – Agency […]
Spirit Week at SDFAS
Spirit Week brought our campus to life and united our school together through a colorful week of themed outfits; transforming our campus to a fashion runway for everyone to put their best fashion foot forward and fill our campus with enthusiasm and pride in support of our school’s vibrant community. Through a set of themes […]
4th Grade Boards The Sally Ride Research Vessel
Fourth graders boarded the Research Vessel Sally Ride last week to explore a ship owned by the US Navy and operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Named after Sally Ride, the first woman who traveled in space, the Sally Ride ship is currently operated to conduct oceanic research for decades to come. Students met with […]
Outdoor Classes, Chess, and Buzzing Bees
Each week at SDFAS brings unique and enriching experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom setting. While instruction and learning take place, our teachers’ approach embraces diverse learning styles by integrating outdoor classes, hands-on activities, and inviting guest speakers who share expert knowledge with our students. Our week opened with a long-term project collaboration between […]
2024 Science Fair Features Projects Across All Grades!
Our 2024 Science Fair brought creative, curious, and analytical minds together, as our auditorium transformed into a full science exhibit with a range of projects showcasing our students’ fascinating experiments! From answering questions such as: Do drinks stain your teeth?, What revives a lava lamp? Is the 5 Second Rule True?, students confidently presented their research to […]
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Preschool
Our Preschool division enjoyed a jam-packed morning of activities surrounding the upcoming Chinese New Year! Parents were invited to volunteer as craft, coloring, tattoo, and story time stations brought the children together to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and discover the significance of the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture. Students were all invited […]
AFSA 40th Conference
Our Head of School, Isabelle David, led and organized the AFSA 40th Conference from January 28 to January 30 at Hotel La Valencia. AFSA (Association of French Schools in America) counts 54 accredited French schools in the US and Canada. As the long-time AFSA President of the organization and elected Vice President for the upcoming […]
Mr. Ryan Visits SDFAS
1st graders had a wonderful musical experience and handled a variety of instruments from Mr. Ryan! This hands on experience gave our 1st graders the opportunity to channel their inner musician and unleash their creativity through a lesson full of rhythm, dance and song. Using ukulele’s and xylophones, students collaborated to play, sing and dance […]
7th Graders Fish Dissection
7th graders discover all there is to know about the respiratory system through a fascinating fish dissection. Students grabbed their knives, forceps, and scissors to start carving away and identify the internal organs and organ systems of the fish and how they compare to humans. Through this collaborative exercise, students are able to identify different […]
