Noticeboard 15 June 2009

Hello everybody

PA 2009 SUMMER FETE
In just a couple of days on Sunday, is the 2009 PA Summer Fete. You should have all received information about the day. Details are also on the school website and you can always contact us here, at the PA if you have any questions. We hope you all can come and have fun.
We still need volunteer helpers – in the refreshment tent, the cafe and for the other activities.
Please ring us, or email us and register your name so that we can put you on the team list. We need at least 35 helpers just for the refreshment tent so you can see how much we need your help to make sure that this is a fantastic day for everyone.
Donating books for the “books for bytes” book stall
You can bring books to the school any time during school hours this week and put them into the basement in the administration building (the security men know exactly where) or you can bring them directly to the book stall on Sunday when you come to the fete – which ever is easier for you.
It is going to be great fun for the whole family - See you there!
And please don’t forget to bring a cake

Here are some short notices from other parents. Please contact them directly if you wish further information. Thank you.
Private bus route for Alsace
Dear Parents
We would like to organise a school bus in the Northen part of Alsace (in
between Wissembourg and Lauterbourg). If some parents might be interested,
they can contact me by phone (+491718680015) or email (laurent.lelait@eifer.org).
Sincerely,
Laurent Lelait

Chers Parents
Nous aimerions organiser un ramassage par un bus scolaire dans la zone au
nord de l'Alsace (entre Wissembourg et Lauterbourg).
Si vous êtes éventuellement intéressés vous pouvez me contacter par
téléphone (+491718680015) ou par mail (laurent.lelait@eifer.org)
Sincèrement,
Laurent Lelait

Liebe Eltern,
wir würden gerne einen Schulbus organisieren, um die Schüler im Gebiet
Nordelsass (zwischen Wissembourg und Lauterbourg) zur Europäische Schule zu
bringen.
Falls einige von Ihnen auch daran interessiert sind, können Sie mich gerne
kontaktieren unter (+491718680015) oder per Mail (laurent.lelait@eifer.org).
Herzliche Grüsse,
Laurent Lelait
Strasbourg bus route

For more information about the Strasbourg bus which also stops in Achern and Baden Baden, please call Ana Gorey on 00 33 6800 63687 or by mail: ana.gorey@coe.int.

Accommodation wanted
We are a British family coming from the European School in Bergen and are looking for a property to rent for Sept 2009. We have 3 children.
If anyone would know of something available we would be pleased to hear from you. Email Venedey@msn.com
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards,

Maria Venedey

A message (in German and English) from the School Nurse, Frau Ebert:

Im Schuljahr 2007/2008 haben wir eine Summe von 1500,00 Euros durch Spenden und Verkauf von Kuchen, Brötchen und Getränke erziehlt, mit der Absicht eine Operation für ein polnisches Kind in Polen zu finanzieren.
Das Geld ist seitdem auf dem Konto der Elternvereinigung.

Nachdem wir durch das Krankenhaus in Polen erfahren haben, dass die Operation von der Krankenkasse finanziert wird, haben wir 3 andere Organisationen ausgesucht die mit Kindern zutun haben:
„Wild Wasser“ arbeitet mit Frauen und Mädchen die Opfer von Gewalt sind. www.wildwasser-frauennotruf.de
„Kinder und Jungenhilfezentrum“ in Karlsruhe www.foerderkreis-fuer-kinder.de
„SMA“ Spinale Muskelatrophie ist eine genetisch bedingte Krankheit und der Verein braucht Geld für die Forschung.Wir haben ein an dieser Krankheit erkranktes Kind im Kindergarten. www.sma-deutschland.de
Jede Organisation erhält 500,00 Euros.
Und zuletzt, Danke vielmals an allen die uns durch Spende oder Arbeit geholfen haben diesen Ziel zu erreichen.
Mit freundlichen Grüssen
I.Ebert
ESK Krankensschwester.
*****
In 2007/2008 we raised 1500 Euros through donations and by selling cakes, bread rolls and drinks to finance an operation for a Polish child. The money is being held in the PA bank account. Since raising the funds, we have heard that the hospital will now cover the cost of the operation, so we have chosen 3 other children’s charities to receive the donated money:

“Wild Wasser” works with women and girls who are victims of abuse. www.wildwasser-frauennotruf.de
„Kinder und Jungenhilfezentrum“ in Karlsruhe www.foerderkreis-fuer-kinder.de
„SMA“ Spinal muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease and the researchers need money to support their work. There is a child at ESK in the kindergarten who suffers from muscular dystrophy.
www.sma-deutschland.de

Each organisation will get 500 Euros.
And finally, many thanks go to all those who have donated money or have helped us reach our goal.
I. Ebert
ESK School nurse

Brief report from the Joint (OS and GS) Educational Council meeting 4th June 2009

New KITA
Herr Høyem informed everyone that the new Kita (nursery) will open this September for 0-3 year olds. The next big school project will be the introduction of school boarding facility in 2011.

Shorter waiting times in Canteen
The School is examining ways to minimise queues in the canteen at lunch time. The new canteen system will help towards students moving more quickly to get their lunch. The school Management will also inform everyone of any additional changes, as soon as the new system is in place.

Bullying/mobbing
Frau Papp did a presentation on conflict (mobbing, bullying) prevention. Frau Pavlicikova informed everyone of their in-service training for teachers in the Grundschule and anti-bullying policy which was being presented in their pedagogical meeting. Herr Da Torre underlined the aspect of pastoral care with class teachers and also special teachers in a listening group for the Oberschule.

New security company
Herr Dannenmaier (School Burser) announced that there will be a new security company starting in September. Karlsruhe City is also preparing a security plan/guidelines for all schools in the region, and in addition ESK will have its own plan/guidelines in case of emergency.

School Development Group (SDG)
Started earlier this year by ESK teachers , the SDG have been looking at ways to improve the school in small areas that positively affect daily life. This is not to say that there are problems with how things are done now but it is always good to have a fresh look at things. The idea is to have an open forum to exchange ideas and come up with small concrete practical ways of implementing improvements. Parents and students are represented at meetings.

New caterers in September
The new caterers, SCOLAREST, presented their new canteen system, which was well received by everyone. If you did not manage to attend the presentation there is a short version on the school website and information will be sent to you shortly with all the details of prices and how the new system will operate.

Thank you
Herr Da Torre and Frau Pavlicikova also reported on the various events and activities that have taken place this year and they thanked all those involved in the organising and supporting of these activities.

Parents’ Association
Ana Gorey (vice-President, PA) reported on the work of the PA this past year and thanked in particular Cindy Van Velzen (President, PA) for all her hard work, time and dedication which have resulted in the re-vitalisation of the Parents’ Association.

The full official minutes of this meeting are available on the school website.

Concert in the Aula - 25.06.09

TAGE DER MUSIK 2009 - Donnerstag, 25. Juni
An alle Schüler, Eltern, Lehrer und Freunde unserer Schule

Am Donnerstag, 25.6.2009, findet um 19.00 das Abschlusskonzert der diesjährigen
TAGE DER MUSIK der Oberschule in der Aula unserer Schule statt, zu dem wir ganz herzlich einladen möchten. Von Hip-Hop über Musical und Klassik ist alles dabei.

Der Eintritt ist frei, für Getränke in der Pause ist gesorgt.

Mit herzlichen Grüßen
Die Musiklehrer C. Schott, E. Klagges, Th. Muller
*****
MUSIC DAY 2009 – Thursday 25th June
To all students, parents, teachers and friends of the school
This year’s end-of-term concert is taking place on Thursday 25th June at 7.00pm. The Oberschule’s MUSIC DAY is in the Aula and we would like to warmly invite everyone to come alone. Everything from Hip-Hop, musicals to Classical – something for everybody!

Entrance is free, and there are refreshments in the interval.

The music teachers,
C Schott, E. Klagges and Th. Muller

Dates for your diary:
22.06.09 sport fest – class 5 GS and class 1 OS PUPILS ONLY
23.06.09 13.30 – 15.00 Aula concert class 5 GS and class 1 OS (parents welcome)
24.06.09 Oberschule will end at 12.20 for all classes
26.06.09 19.30 Aula French Theatre Workshop Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme by Molière
29.06.09 last day of school for classes 1 – 6 OS school ends 12.20 for Oberschule
10.30 – 11.45 2nd hand school text books sale outside Aula
30.06.09 – 3.07.09 Baccalaureate oral exams – please be quiet around school
4.07.09 11.00 Baccalaureate celebrations
4.07.09 19.00 “Abiball”

2.09.09 8.05 – 12.20 New term starts lessons finish 12.20 for Oberschule

Your Parents’ Association team