Support French International - French International School of Oregon Support French International Thank you for your interest in supporting French International School of Oregon! 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 Your philanthropic support ensures that our students experience the fullest possible range of intellectual, artistic, athletic, technological and social opportunities. Our Annual Fund supports our operating budget and our Capital Campaign funds our campus transformation. Read more about the Annual Fund and Grow With Us Capital Campaign 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. Make a Gift Today! Marianne Wilburn Director of Development View My Profile for Marianne Wilburn Monica Perez Development Events Coordinator View My Profile for Monica Perez Gala Art Projects Combine Parent Vision With Student Creativity Each year, parent volunteers coordinate art projects for the Annual Gala, showcasing student creativity across grade levels. The projects highlight community partnership and will be displayed at the Gala Art Gallery on April 2 from 5-7 PM in the gym. Artwork will be auctioned off at the Annual Gala. A Very Special Visit Thanks to Annual Fund Support Prince the therapy llama visited Maternelle and Lower School classes earlier this month. This event was made possible by our community's generous support of the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund supports vital school resources and experiences. Thank you to families for their generosity in making such events possible. Community Spotlight: Kat Cornwell At French International, we are proud to have a vibrant community dedicated to shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. The Cornwell-Christensen family joined French International in 2021, and daughter Logan is now in second grade. Kat Cornwell and John Christensen have been very involved in the community since they started. Read on to learn more about their love of FI! Community Spotlight: The McBride Family At French International, we are proud to have a vibrant community dedicated to shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Carrie and Charlie McBride joined French International in 2019 and have been involved in the community ever since. French International Celebrates Fête du Vin On October 4, we celebrated our annual Fête du Vin event. The community came together to enjoy wine while raising important funds for the school. With 14 wineries plus a cocktail bar and other special treats, the night was a blast. September Campus Transformation It was a busy summer on campus as the Maternelle buildings reach their final stages. Each of the four Maternelle buildings saw significant progress during the warm weather, and crews are working hard to get them completed. On the campaign side, we have two new co-chairs of the Capital Campaign Committee who are excited to be part of the process. Community Spotlight: Christine Zinkgraf At French International, we are proud to have a vibrant community dedicated to shaping our school and enriching the lives of our students. Christine Zinkgraf and her family joined FI in 2021. Christine serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees and lends her expertise as an advisor on the campus transformation project. Read on to learn more about her love for French International! Volunteer Spotlight: Madison Bonham 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 Annual Fund Representative, Madison Bonham. Annual Fund Participation Competition: A Celebration of Community From April 1 to 18, the French International parent community supported the school during the Annual Fund Participation Competition. The goal was 100% parent participation, celebrating a collective commitment to our students, teachers, and school. Volunteer Spotlight: Brie Fisher 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.