NEWSLETTER #4 2023-2024

ANNUAL efam GALA “un air de guinguette”

Please save the date on Saturday, April 27th,  for our annual school gala, “Un air de guinguette”.   A guinguette is a traditional French venue with live entertainment, food and drink, often outdoors or by a river. 

The event will take place at the Coco Plum Woman’s Center in Coral Gables, from 7 to 11 pm.   Guests can expect live music from the French Horn Collective, drinks and passed hors-d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour, followed by a three-course dinner and dancing with a DJ.  The French Consul General, Mr.Raphael Trapp will be joining us for this special evening. 

We are currently looking for sponsors, donations, and volunteers.  Please contact the administration if you’d like to support this event by:

  • Donating an item or experience for our silent auction

  • Sponsoring the event

  • Donating wine or liquor for the cocktail hour and dinner

  • Volunteering and helping organize the event

Donations are tax deductible and sponsors will appear on all gala communications.

We are updating the gala website with current information.  You will be able to purchase your tickets from this platform.  Tickets and sponsorships will be available starting this Monday, March 11th on the gala website: https://www.efamgala.org/ 

We are looking forward to seeing you there for a great night of fun!

MAY CAMP

This year again, EFAM will be hosting its May camp, from May 6th to May 10th. Parents will receive a Google Form to enroll their child. The camp is open to all current EFAM students. The camp will open only if EFAM receives sufficient enrollment.
Our week-long camp will include: Arts and Crafts, STEM activities, sports, outdoor games, movies and cooking activities . All of the activities will be held on campus. 

The schedule will be as follows from Monday through Friday:
- 8:15-8:30 drop-off
- 8:30 - 2:30 camp
- 2:30-2:45 pick-up
- 2:45 - 4:00 after-camp care (garderie; regular cost)
A snack will be provided mid-morning and during aftercare. However, students must bring their own lunch box with their lunch, napkin, silverware and water bottle every day .   

Children are not required to wear the EFAM uniform during the camp. Attention, children must wear sneakers and clothes that will allow them to participate comfortably in all the camp activities. A cap is recommended for outdoor activities. 

Below are some pictures from our previous camps.

school pictures

This year’s school pictures (individual portraits and class pictures) are now available for purchase.  You can access your child's personal photo gallery to order paper prints or digital files.

You can:

  • Scan the QR code on the card provided to your child,

OR

All proceeds from this sale will contribute to the Annual Fund for EFAM. The sales platform will remain open until Friday, April 5th, 2024, at midnight.  Please feel free to contact pbertuit@frenchschoolmiami.org for any inquiries regarding the ordering process of these photos.


jungle island - last field trip for the school year

The last field trip for this school year will see our students discover the amazing tropical flora and fauna at Jungle Island.  The maternelle classes from both campuses will attend the same day; the elementary classes from both campuses will attend at another date.  Make sure to check out our website and Instagram page for lots of pictures!

FUNDraising update

This year’s Fundays were a great success with an unprecedented participation rate of 70% of EFAM families. We were able to meet 70% of our goal for the week, and have currently reached 75% of our goal for this school year’s annual fund. Thank you parents for your participation and commitment to supporting the school. Our highest participation ratio was in the Petite Section North campus. Parents from this class are invited to attend a special breakfast with their child at school on April 2nd.

As of today, we have raised $ 45 166 for this year’s annual fund, reaching 75 % of our $60 000 goal for 2023-2024.

Below are some pictures from this year’s Fundays week.

ROOM PARENT MEETING #2

This school year’s second room parent meeting was held on February 7, 2024 with Room Parents from both campuses.  You can read the meeting notes here: EFAM Room Parent Meeting #2.  Topics covered include:

  • Re enrollment

  • Parent Committees

  • Fundraising

  • Fundays

  • Gala 

  • School counselors

  • Construction updates

UPCOMING events

  • Printemps des poètes (Poetry week) - March 11-15

  • No Uniform Day - March 15th

  • Spring Break - March 18-29th

  • Crazy Hair Day - April 1st

  • Earth Month - April

  • International Book Week - April 22-26: Scholastic Book Fair, International Book Day Celebrations at EFAM

  • EFAM Annual Gala - April 27th at the Cocoplum Woman’s Club

a word from mo mayrides, president of the parents’ club


The Parents Club thanks the friends and families who attended this year's Kermesse! We were so happy to host 220 kids this year on a super beautiful Saturday afternoon full of rides, music, arts & crafts, good food, and great company! A very special thanks to EFAM, all of the parent and student volunteers, and to Carla McKinley, who led the Club's planning of the festivities. We hope parents found the used books, uniforms, and manicure stations useful additions to the event. If you have comments or suggestions for next year, please send them to club@frenchschoolmiami.org. 

Pierre-JeanComment