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A BOSOL UTE LY F A B UL O U S D INNE R BOSOLU EL BU LO INNER D ANCE — A H I T !!
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Contributed by Judy Havens Photos by Kirk Palmer
SAS Teachers Raise $10,000 for Woodlands Service Organization The Absolutely Fabulous Dinner and Dance III held the evening of April 23rd successfully raised money for the Adventist Rehabilitation Center in Woodlands. The annual event, organized by SAS teachers Judy Havens, Bob Havens, Jim Diebley, Kristi Diebley, Kirk Palmer and John Kennedy, supports this local Woodlands community service organization by providing additional aid for day patients and their therapy. The dinner dance started as an idea to host a formal evening occasion of dinner, dancing and, of course, lucky draws as well as provide an opportunity for our SAS community to contribute to a worthy cause. Combining a charity event with a fun evening of fine food and entertainment has proven successful for the third time. The support of the SAS faculty and other community members through their attendance and participation is complemented by the generous donations of many merchants familiar to the expatriate community. With their help the following merchants made the event a huge success: American Club, Sofitel Palm Resort (JB, Malaysia), Eastern Carpets Fashion Tailors Menswear Pte Ltd., Subway SAS, Shang Antique and Craft, Swan Jewelry, Jody’s Tailoring, Nail Room, Facial Attractions, Hoe Brothers Catering Services, Framing Angie, Paris Silk, Tec Drone, Bobby Rubino’s, Paulaner Brauhaus, Pacific Peddler, Double Luck, Red Sea Gallery, Maggie Traynor, Wala Wala and Larry and Betty Lee Jewelers. In addition several SAS faculty members made personal donations beyond the purchase of a ticket. This event has raised nearly $10,000 over three years. Absolutely Fabulous Dinner and Dance IV is planned for early March, 2006.
E X T EEN NDE D D A Y M ODE R N L ANGU AG E P R O G R AM ED ODER ANGUA RA Singapore American School brings you another enrichment opportunity for your children through the Extended Day Modern Language Program. Classes will be available in Mandarin, French, Spanish & Korean for Elementary students. • 3 Sessions running from October to May • Tuesdays and/or Thursdays • 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm • Grade appropriate levels: Level A for KG – Gr. 2, Level B for Gr. 3 - 5 • Professional and experienced teachers The EDMLP provides an opportunity for your child to experience learning a second language in an activity-based curriculum. Students will be engaged in activities that are rich in visual cues and focus on developing communicative enjoyment and confidence. Students are encouraged to participate for the entire three sessions to get maximum benefit from the program. Registration for Session One closes on 22 September 2005. Class sizes are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information you can visit the EDMLP website at http://www.sas.edu.sg/easa/ or contact the EASA office at 63606283.