Annual Fund
What does the Annual Fund support?
- Guest Speakers and Performers
- Technology (Chromebooks, iPads, DVD Player, 3D Printers
- Field Trips
- Professional Development for Teachers and Staff
- All School Celebrations (Carnival)
- Books and Subscriptions for the Library
Why is 100% parent participation important?
High participation from parents donating to the Annual Fund is essential; it’s an indicator of how invested our community is in our school.
Foundations and outside funders use annual fund participation as a benchmark when deciding whether to fund our campus transformation. We invite you to contribute to the Annual Fund and support our ongoing grant applications, maximizing our chances of success!
“Supporting FI strengthens the community that all of us value so much – for some of us it is why we enrolled! Contributions, no matter how big or small, allow for so many different types of fulfillment for the school. Scholarships, field trips, a new campus, and so much more. Being a part of giving is impactful at any level.”
-Michelle Callan & Alexandre Baudoin, French International Parents
Annual Fund Stories
![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.
![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!
![Donor Spotlight: Buddenhagen-Wiesmann Family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714418345/faispdx/ubxvxgdkiswbdrlru8dm/unnamed.jpg","width":2200}])
At French International, we are proud to have devoted parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents committed to positively shaping our school and enriching the student experience. LaGazette features families who donate to the Annual Fund, give their time with volunteer hours, and why they support French International. This month's donor spotlight is the Buddenhagen-Wiesmann Family.
![A photo of the Olson family in front of water and boats]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706726391/faispdx/jswvhoqqu4ziiunzzf5t/IMG_7896.jpg","width":2200}])
At French International, we are proud to have devoted parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents committed to positively shaping our school and enriching the student experience. LaGazette features families who donate to the Annual Fund and why they support French International. This month's donor spotlight is the Baer-Olson Family.
![A photo of Lia and her husband Patrict]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701287872/faispdx/egyx3gpwqwipscknyfbs/LiaPatrick-0601.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701287872/faispdx/egyx3gpwqwipscknyfbs/LiaPatrick-0601.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701287872/faispdx/egyx3gpwqwipscknyfbs/LiaPatrick-0601.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701287872/faispdx/egyx3gpwqwipscknyfbs/LiaPatrick-0601.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701287872/faispdx/egyx3gpwqwipscknyfbs/LiaPatrick-0601.jpg","width":1463}])
At French International, we are proud to have devoted parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents committed to positively shaping our school and enriching the student experience. LaGazette features families who choose to donate to the Annual Fund and why they support French International. Get to know French International alumna, Lia Dawley.
![A photo of Erin, David, Owen and Jacob Cho]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695830316/faispdx/xqab4wvntkddvff6ufan/ChoFamilyPicture.png","width":2200}])
French International is proud to have a diverse and dedicated group of parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and grandparents who have all committed to positively shaping the French International experience for our community! Each month, we want to highlight a different donor or volunteer to showcase the many reasons why people choose to support French International. This month we are recognizing the Cho family.