Head of School Blog
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A Tiny Piece of History
(12/05/2011
publié dans : Events
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Many (most?) of you are familiar with the "I am LILA" video that opens our website (if you are not, you MUST take a few minutes and go to www.lilaschool.com and DO NOT skip intro). It is 3 years ... -
All-Campus Cross Country Races
(07/05/2011
publié dans : Athletics
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Just before spring break LILA held our 3rd annual inter-campus cross country meet at Griffith Park where all the campuses met together for a friendly competition. All the students practiced hard ... -
Living Sustainable Development in Pasadena
(05/05/2011
publié dans : Pedagogical
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At this point, you know of the ways in which LILA is extending our students’ reach of understanding past the classrooms and into the realm of conscious, sustainable living, environmental ... -
Look What They Have Done
(24/03/2011
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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A short time ago, I blogged about an exciting week our high school students would be having getting the opportunity to work with German artist in residence, Brigitte Zeiger. The week was organized ... -
Conflicting Emotions…
(09/03/2011
publié dans : News
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There are moments in life in which it is hard to decide whether one is overwhelmed with happiness or mourning a loss… This is one of those times… Last week I met with David Redfield, LILA’s ... -
Bilingual Education in the Media
(01/03/2011
publié dans : News
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We are back from break with all sorts of exciting things happening on campuses... It is art week for Los Feliz and Pasadena elementary students (article to come about art week on all four ... -
High School Students Welcome an Artist in Residence this Week
(13/02/2011
publié dans : Events
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After a very successful week for elementary students working with artist in residence Herve Tullet, it is time for some high school students to get a taste of the same energy and also get the ... -
First Days in France
(07/02/2011
publié dans : Field Trips & Major Projects
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It is now a yearly event to have the 5th grade students at LILA fly to France for two weeks and spend time in a French classroom, visit Paris, and live this culture with their friends and teachers ... -
Where Do People Want The Money To Go?
(25/01/2011
publié dans : Fundraising
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This year's annual drive lets people choose where the money they donate goes. In a way, it is like voting for what you feel the school should be placing budgetary priorities on. So where are the ... -
Artist Gone... But Not Soon Forgotten... (bilingual article)
(22/01/2011
publié dans : Events
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Sometimes I get lucky and someone writes an article for me and produces a video bringing my blog to life with a new voice… This submission came in French and my imprint is one of a translator… For ... -
The What and When of the State of the Union
(08/01/2011
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For the past three years, John Fleck and I have gone to speak at all campuses and meet with parents. We historically called our circuit the “tuition tour” as the catalyst for the tour was a desire ... -
Artist in Residence - We Celebrate the New Year in Style!
(02/01/2011
publié dans : Events
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As we close the door on 2010, LILA students get to start the year with a bang as our very first week back we have a special visitor who will come work with elementary students of all campuses for ... -
Negotiating Peace
(13/12/2010
publié dans : Pedagogical
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Have you ever wondered what ‘project-based learning’ means at LILA? Well, just a few days ago the 11th grade IB group participated in a mock TREATY OF VERSAILLES CONFERENCE as part of their WWI ... -
Lions Watch
(13/12/2010
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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Here’s an update on our Sports program from Athletic Director Simon Toselli: Soccer Boys U12: 2010 Champions! Congratulations to the whole team and coach Adrien. For the second year, our Lions ... -
100% of What?
(02/12/2010
publié dans : Fundraising
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I know this is a really busy time of year for all, but how could you possibly not notice the adorable poster boy on your campus walls … you know, the one holding the 100% sign? He’s there to ... -
Winter Camp Opportunity
(30/11/2010
publié dans : Calendar
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Wondering how you will ever get all your cleaning, cooking, and decorating done before the holidays? Want to tackle the malls without your “little helpers”? Can’t figure out how to keep all the ... -
Project: "LILA ca vous gagne"
(19/11/2010
publié dans : Pedagogical
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I think one of the things I miss most as head of school is being out of the classroom and not having daily contact with the students. At the beginning of the year, our Los Feliz librarian Marjorie ... -
If You Write It, They Will Come
(19/10/2010
publié dans : Events
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Last week was the kick-off of the "writing to share" series for school year 2010-2011 on all campuses! For those of you who may have missed it, I will quickly explain the concept: What: have ... -
LACMA Training Rich in Experiences
(15/10/2010
publié dans : Pedagogical
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LILA is big on continuing education. One local resource that we participate in as a school are the evenings for educators that LA's wonderful museums offer. LACMA holds 4 evenings a year and we ... -
Community Building in Joshua Tree
(15/10/2010
publié dans : Field Trips & Major Projects
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Seven years ago, Pasadena campus director, Philippe Detzen, put together a unique experience for his little campus: a 3-day field trip to Joshua Tree National Monument with parents, students, and ... -
LILA Goes Galactic!
(28/09/2010
publié dans : Field Trips & Major Projects
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The soccer season started two weeks ago for our Lions. It was the right time for our school to go and watch a real professional game. The Athletic Department organized a trip last Friday September ... -
Athletics @ LILA:
(25/09/2010
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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Athletics 2010-11 is ramping up, and what better way to motivate our families than to take a look back on the 2009-10 activities. From the mouth of LILA’s Athletic Director Simon Toselli, “sports ... -
5th Grade Choir Sings for Gainsbourg
(25/09/2010
publié dans : News
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This summer, LILA was contacted by Charlotte Gainsbourg's management company to see if we had a school choir and if we would be willing to have our choir participate in the recording of her new ... -
Welcome and Welcome Back!
(01/09/2010
publié dans : News
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Tomorrow marks the beginning of our 32nd school year... it has been an exciting summer... I trust families will find that all sites have been improved and campuses have made a huge technological ... -
LILA students and grads have made us proud yet again!
(09/07/2010
publié dans : Pedagogical
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100% (26 of 26) of our High Schoolers passed their French National Brevet Exam 21 with mentions: 5 mentions Assez Bien (cum laude); 8 mentions Bien (magna cum laude); 8 mentions Tres Bien (summa ... -
Pasadena Kermesse a Big Success
(20/06/2010
publié dans : Events
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As we wind down for summer, I see the list of things that happened at LILA that I did not get to blogging... I thought I could catch up on a few even if it is after the fact because they are just ... -
Le Jazz Did Turn Out To Be Smoking HOT!!!!
(15/06/2010
publié dans : Fundraising
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May 22nd was LILA's second annual tri-campus gala. It was an enormous success and a true testament to the wonderful things that can happen when we join forces and work together. The volunteers ... -
Through the Eyes of a 5th Grader
(08/06/2010
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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As the end of the year draws to a close and we approach time for graduation, we all get a bit nostalgic. I got a hold of a powerpoint that one of our Los Feliz 5th graders put together to ... -
Lions Take Montreal
(01/06/2010
publié dans : Field Trips & Major Projects
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With eager hearts full of ambition, our Lions arrived in Montreal on Sunday to participate in the 3rd annual French-American school games. A little “hats off!” to our Canadian colleagues who have ... -
Writing to Share
(28/05/2010
publié dans : Pedagogical
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One of the intrinsic shortcomings of educational systems is that we want to have students write but then do not give them an audience to do so. In education, writing is traditionally a dialogue ... -
Look Inside Children's Rights
(25/05/2010
publié dans : Events
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Most of you are waiting for an article that gives results of the gala... Well, corporate employees and dedicated volunteers are actively getting that together for you... I can give my impressions ... -
Our Secondary Students Explore Poetry
(15/05/2010
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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It seems like there is so much going at LILA, that it is sometimes hard to keep up with just getting it all on the blog... This article is a group project... Allison Sparks wrote the blurb, Doug ... -
Children's Rights Viewed through Artistic Eyes for May 7th Celebration
(06/05/2010
publié dans : Events
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At the beginning of the year, our representative at the Mission Laïque Française (MLF) contacted us to see if we would be willing to be the MLF school to host the celebration to commemorate the ... -
Art in Action
(04/05/2010
publié dans : Activities on Campus
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Years ago I followed a continuing education workshop on incorporating art into the curriculum. Something the trainer said has stayed with me as being an absolute truth that educators continually ... -
Hot Online!
(02/05/2010
publié dans : Fundraising
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The LILA Gala Committee is pleased and proud to announce the launch of our online auction! Please go to: http://auctions.readysetauction.com/lila/home or: www.lila-gala.com (click on “Auctions”) ... -
Artist in Residence!
(26/04/2010
publié dans : Events
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This week we are hosting our first artist in residence, Francois Paire, who is working with students from 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade for a full week. The Paris-based artist is very much inspired by ... -
Hearts Beat for Grandparents Day in Pasadena
(26/04/2010
publié dans : Events
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April 8th was Grandparents' Day at our Pasadena campus. Traditionally, the day is spent with families coming to visit, spending time in the classroom with the kids, and then sharing a meal with ... -
Le Jazz Hot! Needs Your Support
(21/04/2010
publié dans : Fundraising
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Le Jazz Hot! The elves on the LILA Los Feliz, West Valley and Pasadena Gala Committees have been working hard to prepare for our largest fundraising event of the year. Now these volunteer parents ... -
LILA Secondary Students Shine as they Raise Funds for Adolescents in Need
(15/04/2010
publié dans : Events
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There are times when a source of pride as educators and parents comes not in all the things that, as a team, we have worked on and put in place for the students... but rather in what the kids are ... -
Francophonie... Sneak Peak of West Valley, Los Feliz, and Pasadena Events
(09/04/2010
publié dans : Events
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First let us define the key terms (thank you internet) Francophone is an adjective and means French speaking. It usually refers to a person/people whose first language is French although it can ...
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- Elizabeth Chaponot, Ph.D.: Head of School (2006 to present), Ph.D. in International/Intercultural Education minor in applied lingusitics, Masters in Education, Bachelors in English, French Bac A1
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