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REMINDER: Thanksgiving Break is November 20 - 24th. No school. 
In this newsletter...


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Wednesday Nov 29th 2017 we will be hosting an Open House presented in Spanish to better serve the Spanish speaking community who are looking for options for their children.  

Please sign up here or share this information with friends or family members who would like to come! You can also call Cristina Sanchez, Director of Admission and Enrollment, directly at (504) 620-5500 ext 1757 and she can add you to the guest list so that you will receive reminders and follow up information.

During the presentation, we will cover basics about the OneApp, our curriculum, services such as before and after care and enrichment activities, and a day in the life of a Lycee Kindergarten student. We will also focus on highlighting our ESL services, and many Spanish speaking staff members will be present to help answer questions. 

Upcoming Spanish language radio appearances:
Monday Nov 27th from 9:30-10:00 AM - Radio Tropical 105.7 FM

Please spread the word!

Thank you to all who have already donated to the 2017-2018 Annual Giving campaign. We have reached 20% of our $40,000 goal, and we still need your support.

Donations to the Annual Giving campaign help us support and enhance our Thinking Outside the Classroom program, ensuring we continue to offer these unique, hands-on learning experiences to our students. Your donations make these experiences possible! 


To make a one-time or monthly donation please visit www.lfno.org/support-us or you may send a check to:
Office of Development
5951 Patton Street
New Orleans, LA 70115


We will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal for our students at both, Johnson and Patton campuses, tomorrow, Friday, November 17th.  If your child will be participating in Friday's lunch and does NOT usually eat Resto! meals, please contact restolycee@lfno.org for Patton and ldapremont@pigeoncaterers.com for Johnson. This is to ensure we have enough for everyone, thank you! 

Thanksgiving lunch menu: 
Hand-carved Fresh Roasted Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Cornbread stuffing
Mixed Vegetables
Whole Grain Roll
Cranberry sauce

Please note, the vegetarian option will include all of the sides, as well as, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Important information regarding Marché d'Hiver will be emailed tomorrow, Friday November, 17. Keep an eye out!


La Liaison is putting together  a 2017-2018 World Cookbook!  We are interested in featuring recipes from all over the world, especially your favorite Francophone dishes!  

Please email Jess Graber (jessice@yahoo.com)  and Holly-Anne Palmer (hollyannedirector@gmail.com) in a Word Document format if possible (no PDF, please).



LFNO hopes to host a Girls On The Run team at Johnson Campus this spring.To ensure it happens, we need volunteer coaches - learn more and sign up to help at www.gotrnola.org/Coach.



Order Fruit Trees and Vines! 
Fruit trees make great holiday gifts and this year we have 60 items to choose from! It's a clutter-free gift that keeps on giving for years...and the recipients will certainly thank you every time they enjoy a nice fresh squeezed glass of OJ, a squeeze of lemon on fish dishes, a fresh lime wedge with their margaritas, or a refreshing mojito! The uses are endless! Pick up is on December 2 at Lycee Francais' Marche d'Hiver! The deadline to order is November 30. The trees are only $27 to $35 each which is the BEST pricing in town. They trees are from Plaquemines Parish and are 3-5 feet tall.

If you are interested in purchasing a fruit tree click HERE. Please contact Lesley Prochaska with any questions at geodame@hotmail.com.

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Submit to front office at either Patton or Carrollton Campus by Monday, December 11.
The yearbook committee would like to feature a piece of student artwork in a place of prominence in the 2016-17 yearbook.  Finalists will be selected by the yearbook committee.

REQUIREMENTS:
Drawing must be done on a vertical piece of 8.5" x 11" paper.
It can include pictures, words, or phrases, but MUST be school appropriate.
Your art must in some way represent Lycée school spirit.
Artwork may be done using paint, pencils, markers, and/or crayons.
Artwork cannot include 3D elements.
All submissions must be an original design by the student.
Please be careful not to crease, fold, or tear your artwork.
Please double check for misspelled words prior to submitting.
Please include your name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the BACK of your artwork in the lower right hand corner. Entries with names on the front will, unfortunately, be disqualified in order to ensure a fair selection process.

WHO: All Lycee Students and Families
WHEN: Now Through December 26th, 2017
WHAT: We'd love your help in raising funds for Lycee this holiday season by purchasing Honey Baked Ham gift cards.  The school gets 20% off gift cards ordered online through this link:  honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers
 
TONIGHT!!!!  Zachary Richard: Cajun Heart - New Orleans Premiere
A documentary of the history of the Cajun people starring international singer and composer Zachary Richard, makes its New Orleans premier on Thursday, November 16 at 7 P.M. at the Ursuline Academy Auditorium, 2635 State Street. For more information click HERE. To purchase tickets: www.cajunheart.eventbrite.com


FILM CAMP: 
Join us at Art Klub this winter break for Film Camp! Our campers will work in small groups to write scripts, storyboard, build sets, props and costumes, and edit over the course of a week. Their films will premier at our closing film festival for family and friends. 

Cost: $200/week
Hours: 9am-3pm, aftercare available 3-5pm

Session One: Advanced Filmmaking, Dec 26-29, Ages 10-16
Session Two: Intro to Filmmaking, Jan 2-5, Ages 5-12

Learn more and register at our website: artcamp504.org
Contact: 504-913-2989

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  • Thanksgiving Break: November 20th - 24th. No School.
This is NOT a complete list of school events.


Did you know?

A French proverb claims 'un fromage par jour de l'année' - there is a different cheese for every day of the year.



By using refillable water bottles, our staff and students have saved a total of 78,981 from the landfill.
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