French American School of Denver

Calling all library books 📣 It’s time to come home! We’re missing a big chunk of books from our FASD library, and while we love that they’ve been off on adventures, school is calling! 🌍📚

Please take a peek around the house for any books with our QR code label and send them back in backpacks along with their plastic zip pockets. Every book makes a difference for school! Merci beaucoup! 💙

🎨 What a year it’s been! One of the highlights? Having a dedicated Art Teacher on our team. Thank you, Ms. Ashton Davis, for guiding our students to create this stunning installation — every flower, butterfly, and little critter on this wall is a reflection of a year well spent.🌸🐛🐞🎨

📦 FASD Denver: End of Year Pack-Up! 📦 We Need You!

As we wrap up another fantastic school year at the French American School of Denver, it’s time to start preparing our building for the summer break! We are gearing up for our end-of-year pack-up and need a little help from our amazing community. 💙🇫🇷🇺🇸

We have two main ways you can contribute:

1. Donate Boxes: Do you have small or medium cardboard boxes in good condition? Please drop them off at the Front Office. Every box helps!

2. Volunteer Your Time: We have a LOT of stuff to pack, especially in the classrooms! If you can spare some time to help our teachers, please contact your child’s teacher directly. They will have more details on specific times and needs.

Thank you for always supporting our school and making FASD such a special place. We are so grateful for our community! Merci Beaucoup! ❤️

☀️ Beat the late-summer rush before summer even begins!

Spring is in full swing, and while school supply shopping might feel miles away, the sunny days of summer have a way of flying by. Before you switch into full vacation mode, take two minutes to check a major task off your to-do list.

We’ve partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to make prep for the next school year completely effortless. You get the exact, teacher-approved supplies your child needs, delivered straight to the school—no crowded aisles or last-minute scrambling required.

Do your future self a favor and lock it in today!

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From Our Principal (for the Day) Petty:

Dear FASD Families,
Today I created a budget, I visited classrooms, and I supported a safe and fun recess.

Some highlights from my day included: talking to students and helping them solve problems, and reminding students about positive behavior in the hallways.

I spent some time giving feedback to teachers about their great teaching. I also ate lunch in the office while I worked on projects and had meetings.

Maybe someday I would like to be a principal!

Have a great evening and see you soon!
Ms. Petty

The FASD Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Kathy Durán as the school’s new Executive Director and we couldn’t be more excited!

With more than 30 years of experience in language immersion education, Kathy is a respected leader in bilingual learning communities across Colorado and the country. She previously served as Executive Director and Principal of Denver Language School, helping grow the school into one of Denver’s top schools of choice and earning recognition, including the John Irwin Award and the Governor’s Distinguished Award, during her tenure.

Kathy also brings deep experience in dual-language education leadership through her work as a co-founder of the Colorado Dual Language Immersion Network and a founding member of the DLI National Alliance.

Over the past year as Interim Executive Director at FASD, Kathy has provided thoughtful, steady leadership while supporting students, staff, and families through an important chapter of growth and transition.

A big thank you to the Hiring Committee for their many volunteer hours and dedication throughout the search process.

Please join us in welcoming Kathy Durán as Executive Director as we look ahead to an exciting future for the FASD community! 🇫🇷🇺🇸

A message of appreciation from our Executive Director, Kathy Duran ❤️

As we celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we are filled with gratitude for our entire school community—our dedicated educators, engaged students, and supportive families. This week has been truly special. Our staff has felt deeply appreciated through the thoughtful gestures, delicious treats, warm messages, and acts of kindness shared throughout the school. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your generosity—it has meant so much, and the week isn’t even over yet!

It is clear that a kind, committed, and connected community creates the foundation for both joyful learning and academic excellence. When students are surrounded by families and educators who care deeply, they thrive—and we see that every day at our school.

In that spirit, we are especially proud to share that the French American School of Denver, the only public French immersion program within Denver Public Schools, was one of 22 schools to receive the prestigious John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award. This recognition reflects sustained excellence in academic achievement in math, literacy, and science, and speaks to the high expectations and shared commitment that define our community.

We are also honored to be recipients of the LabelFrancÉducation designation, a five-year recognition awarded by the French government to schools around the world that demonstrate excellence in bilingual French education and a strong commitment to promoting French language and culture.
These accomplishments are a direct reflection of the passion and expertise of our educators, the curiosity and effort of our students, and the partnership we share with our families. Together, we have built a vibrant bilingual environment where students grow academically and develop as global citizens.

During this week of appreciation, we celebrate not only these recognitions, but also the daily dedication that makes them possible. Thank you for being an essential part of what makes the French American School of Denver such a special place.

Merci Beaucoup!

In partnership,
Kathy

FASD Families: DPS has just announced that schools and admin offices will be closed tomorrow, May 6th due to inclement weather. FASD follows DPS for school weather closures and will also be closed tomorrow. Stay safe out there! ❄️

A message from FASD Principal (For the Day) Carscadden:

Good Afternoon FASD Families:
Today I was the principal and I had a lot of fun. I got into meetings, I created a budget, and had a budget meeting with the Board treasurer. I did a building walkthrough and checked for safety and things that need to be fixed. I greeted everyone this morning and observed many classes. I saw that our students were working hard and our teachers are nice and help students focus while they help them learn. I left some notes for teachers with feedback after my observations. I helped at recess and art with kinders. My favorite part of the day was greeting all of the students in the morning.

Merci!