Support French International
Thank you for your interest in supporting French International School of Oregon!
Our development team will help you navigate the many opportunities to support the school, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or friend. Our door is always open and we encourage you to drop by with questions, ideas, or just to say hello.
Like most independent schools, French International relies on financial and volunteer support from our community to support day-to-day operations, as well as larger strategic initiatives, enabling our school to continue moving boldly forward in our mission. Contributions of time, treasure, and talent from our parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends help to make French International extraordinary. We encourage each of our families to make French International one of their top philanthropic priorities.
WHY GIVING MATTERS
French International School of Oregon is Portland’s longest-established language-immersion school and the city’s only IB World School for students in preschool through grade 8. Our school educates students from a global perspective preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.
While we continue to evolve through visionary leadership, your philanthropic support ensures that our students experience the fullest possible range of intellectual, artistic, athletic, technological, and social opportunities.
The generous contributions of our families, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends directly benefits our students and helps our school adapt to the challenges of an increasingly intricate world. We thank you in advance for your support!
MEET THE TEAM
Charlotte Bou Aziz
Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving and Engagement
News and Donor Stories
![Volunteer Spotlight: Brie Fisher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744671190/faispdx/mdnbddpgg7ie8perpdxo/_85A49191.jpg","width":1800}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Volunteering involves the entire family in a student’s educational life. Hear from Gala co-chair, Brie Fisher.
![Through the Looking Glass Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743440367/faispdx/qisnkk89mxwlvjgmqopm/_85A4736.jpg","width":1800}])
On March 22, French International hosted its Annual Gala and Auction at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. It was a Through the Looking Glass-themed night full of whimsy, magic, and giving.
![Volunteer Spotlight: Megan Hall & Heather Zornetzer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740520765/faispdx/wghu2qrmgaionkmmme26/VolunteerSpotlight1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740520765/faispdx/wghu2qrmgaionkmmme26/VolunteerSpotlight1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740520765/faispdx/wghu2qrmgaionkmmme26/VolunteerSpotlight1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740520765/faispdx/wghu2qrmgaionkmmme26/VolunteerSpotlight1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740520765/faispdx/wghu2qrmgaionkmmme26/VolunteerSpotlight1.png","width":1366}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Volunteering involves the entire family in a student’s educational life. Learn why Megan Hall and Heather Zornetzer support the school through volunteering.
![Donor Spotlight: The Baudouin-Callan Family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738097482/faispdx/qtciv8whgeo4bvhvqhck/IMG_8058.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738097482/faispdx/qtciv8whgeo4bvhvqhck/IMG_8058.jpg","width":480}])
At the heart of everything we do is you—our incredible community of parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents. Your generosity fuels the extraordinary experiences that make French International so exceptional. Thank you for being the driving force behind our success. Michelle and Alexandre joined our community in 2022 after returning from three years abroad in Taiwan. Their daughter, Eloise, joined kindergarten in 2022 and is now a third grader.
![Volunteer Spotlight: Patti Shaffner Jordan & Sophia Skaar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738282964/faispdx/orccpgkvdwj6yxpt4bb1/JanuaryVolunteerSpotlight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738282964/faispdx/orccpgkvdwj6yxpt4bb1/JanuaryVolunteerSpotlight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738282964/faispdx/orccpgkvdwj6yxpt4bb1/JanuaryVolunteerSpotlight.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738282964/faispdx/orccpgkvdwj6yxpt4bb1/JanuaryVolunteerSpotlight.png","width":1129}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Volunteering involves the entire family in a student’s educational life. Additionally, service is part of the IB educational philosophy as we teach students that we have a shared responsibility to our connected global community.
![Giving Tuesday & End of Year Giving]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730229811/faispdx/ikzqyswz87krr2cwunus/IMG_2457.jpg","width":2200}])
As 2024 came to a close, the French International community joined together to support the Annual Fund. Since the start of the school year, our community has donated more than $185,000 to support the Annual Fund. It is making a real impact!
![French International Welcomes Grandparents and Special Friends]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732999834/faispdx/zinykjgsdjmpismwkp6w/DSC_0283.jpg","width":2048}])
On November 22, more than 500 guests came to French International for Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Grandparents and Special Friends Day allows our extended community to see students in action and celebrate what makes French International such a special place.
![A photo graphic with a family photo of the Fundak family and Nyguen family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732637793/faispdx/njolgnxk2osllz0md80m/Untitled.jpg","width":1920}])
At French International, we are proud to have parents dedicated to positively shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Our community would not be what it is without the support of our volunteers. Get to know Diana Fundak and Lee Nguyen and why they support French International and the Admissions team through volunteering.