AFNORTH LIONS AFNORTH International School Ferd. Bolstraat 1 6445 EE Brunssum 031 (0)45 527 8201/8391 [email protected] November 17, 2014 Volume 1, Issue 6 Bi-Weekly Publication MODEL EUROPEAN UNION Canadians Experience European Parliament Simulation Led by Rob Bindels and helpers Michael Fuchs, Roland Kuehn, and Darlene Kuehn, a group of eager students from Afnorth spent the weekend (Nov. 4-7) at Rolduc Monestary participating in the thirteenth annual Model European Parliament. For three days, students took on roles of European politicians debating on current global issues. Each student was assigned a specific country and political party and debated issues from that point of view. Students had to find a balance between their own opinions and their assigned roles. Two students from the Canadian section of Afnorth had the honour of leading the event in their roles as president (Claudius Karich) and vice president (Sophia Essrich). In addition, the team from Afnorth took home the best delegation award. ”I was amazed by the devotion and commitment that students put into the weekend”, president Karich said. “It was the ultimate international experience”. COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Nov. 18, 19 and 20 parent/teacher interviews If you would like an interview with a teacher, please contact them directly by email (see below) and indicate a preferred interview time. Interview times start at 13:30 and go through 15:20 with a 10 min. interval. Teachers will confirm the interview time or suggest an alternate time if your preference is not available. Alternately, parents may choose to drop in during either afternoon, but priority will be given to the people who did make an appointment. If these dates are not suitable, some teachers may be available on the afternoon of Nov. 20 th. Interviews will be held in teacher classrooms, and students are welcome to attend interviews with their parents. In Gradespeed, you will find your student’s time table and list of all his/her teachers. [email protected] (not available 20 Nov.) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (not available 20 Nov.) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (not available 20 Nov.) [email protected] For the American teachers: You may call for an appointment or stop by at your convenience between 13:30 and 15:30 . (Telephone: ( 0031)-0455278260) Recommended, but not strictly limited: Family last names beginning with A-L Family last names beginning with M-Z Tuesday November 18 in Cafeteria Wednesday November 19 in Cafeteria OPEN CONFERENCES , APPOINTMENTS, AND PERSONAL VISITS TO TEACHERS' CLASSROOMS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20 IF YOU NEED A LONGER TEAM OR COUNSELOR CONFERENCE, PLEASE SCHEDULE WITH OUR COUNSELORS, MR. DAUGHERTY +31-45-5278206 OR MRS. CLAYTON +31-45-5278262 Brian Quinn AFNORTH Canadian Section Guidance Counsellor POETRY SHOWCASE LE TRAPÈZE Nous embarquons sur scène et nous nous présentons. Le trapèze descend aussi lentement qu’un escargot. L’hiver Doucement, je m’approche doucement et m’assoit délicatement. Brrr Le trapèze monte monte monte… Le vent El devient soudainement immobile comme une statue. Qui fait froid Je descends sur mes genoux, installe mon pied et lâche mes mains. Mais c’est ok Je tombe à l’envers mais flotte comme un oiseau. Les traces dans la neige Quand je descend, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP Et hop un jump! Le public applaudit et le spectacle est fini! Dans les aires Brittany Payment Je plante Le Manège Je voie le manège qui rigole en me voyant. J’entre dedans et je me prépare, je regarde ma famille comme un chiot apeuré Shianne Sincennes Le manège commence a marcher, il monte vers le ciel azure, et tout d’un coup: WOOSH!!! Le manège commence a danser sur les rails tel une ballerine affolée. Il tourne et monte et descend, il ralenti puis accélère comme le vent. Il termine enfin avec un petit “iiiii” et je le quitte rapidement pendant qu’il rigole derrière moi. William Smith Je donnerais pour Je donnerais pour ma sœur que j’aime Un stylo pour écrire la mélodie qui joue dans son Cœur Un stylo pour écrire les aventures de l’Europe Un stylo pour écrire des belles histoires Je donnerais pour ma meilleure amie que j’aime Un livre qui lui rappelle sa beauté intérieure et extérieure Un livre avec tous les mots qu’elle sent qu'elle ne peut pas dire Un livre qui lui dit toutes les choses qu’on ne dit pas Je donnerais pour ma mère que j’aime IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION: ATTENDANCE: [email protected] or +31 (0)45 527 8391 GENERAL OFFICE: [email protected] SECRETARY: +31 (0)45 527 8201 NURSE’S OFFICE: +31 (0)45 527 8377 BUS OFFICE: +31 (0)45 527 8228 (Netherlands) AND +49 (0)2451 717164 (Germany) CAFETERIA MANAGER: [email protected] GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: [email protected] DATES TO REMEMBER Early dismissal @ 12:25 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov (parent/teacher interviews) Staff Day (no students) 21 November Early out 14:00 2 December Early out 12:25 19 December Christmas Break 20 December—4 January Parents, please ensure your MS/HS student carries his/her bus pas at all times. In addition, students 14 and over wishing to go to the Teen Center on JFC need to have their NATO ID card, as all vehicles are subject to search, and all ID cards will be checked. POETRY SHOWCASE POETRY SHOWCASE DAY TRIPS Through Nov. 16 • La Table Fair in Naarden is held at Grote Kerk on Markstraat 13 in the center of this fortified city. This Christmas fair features festive table settings. More than 50 exhibitors display antique and modern china, silverware, glassware, wines and more. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: €15; children 13 and under, free. Nov. 14 to 16 • Art and Christmas Market in Gescher, Germany, at Kutschenmuseum (wagon museum). Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 to 20 • Margriet Winter Fair in Utrecht is the biggest winter festival in the Netherlands and is held in Jaarbeurs convention center. This indoor fair gives visitors a taste of the holiday season, including workshops, shopping and performances by famous artists such as Jan Smit, a Dutch male singer who’s done a duet (“To All The Girls I Loved Before”) with worldwide superstar Julio Iglesias. Find out more at http://www.margrietwinterfair.nl. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: €19.50. Nov. 19 to 22 • Scaldis Fair in Goes at Magdalenakerk on Singelstraat 21 is a way-of-life fair where one will find all kinds of quality products from interior design to culinary highlights and from jewelry to exclusive fashion. Open Nov. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m., Nov. 20 and 21 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: €5. Nov. 19 to 23 • Spirit of Winter Fair near Apeldoorn provides “royal enjoyment” in a winter garden. The park of Palace Het Loo is turned into a magical winter garden filled with all kind of winter fest ideas. The outdoor fair has many stands with lots of exclusive items, such as crystal; furniture, silver and china as well as plants and Christmas decorations. The fair will show you how attractive and warm your winter home and garden can be. Admission: €17.50, which includes admission to the palace as well; children 12 and under get free admission. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Finnish Christmas Market in Rotterdam on Gravendijkwal 64 offers lots of Finnish articles and delicacies. Open Wednesday to Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Free admission. BASTOGNE 70th ANNIVERSARY Saturday, Dec. 13: 8 to 9:30 a.m. - The historic walk (8, 12 or 20 km) departs from the Bastogne Sports center on Rue Gustave Delperdange. Registration will be on site Dec. 12 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 13 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. - All traffic will be blocked downtown and diverted to parking areas on the outskirts of Bastogne. Afternoon - Official parade with wreath-laying ceremony at Patton's monu ment, McAuliffe's monument followed by the traditional nut throw from the city's balcony. Various re-enactor scenes will be on the main streets Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. - Religious service and commemoration at Noville 11 a.m. - Unveiling of the Desobry monument 1 p.m. - Re-enactment of the battle in Cobru/Recogne 3 p.m. - Vintage military vehicles parade in the main street Opening of the display "From Texas to Bastogne: Texas Aggies go to war" at the Quartier Latin. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.fromtexastobastogne.com.