BIENVENUE À L'ÉCOLE FRANCO-AMÉRICAINE CHARTER
French-American Charter School (SRFACS) families are committed to supporting our Teachers and Staff in providing a strong academic curriculum in French and English. We are a diverse community of individuals who share a common goal; to develop bilingual and bi-literate world citizens. As a public school, SRFACS does not charge tuition. However, like other public schools in California, SRFACS relies on parent and community donations to support school programs. Family and friends of SRFACS are encouraged to stay informed and get involved!
A Community of World Class Educators
At SRFACS we enjoy the unique distinction of being 1 of only 5 French-immersion public schools in North America to also be accreditated by the Agency of French Education Abroad (AEFE). The majority of our teaching staff are French Nationals, with credentials from the French Ministry of Education. Many members of our faculty and staff are also a part of the parent community with children currently enrolled. SRFACS students receive the best in French and American education.
EDUCATING WORLD CITIZENS
Why Bilingual Education?
This video examines the value of a bilingual education, exploring why younger children have a superior ability to learn a second language. Considering research from Eric Lenneberg, Ellen Bialystok, among others, it also looks at why bilingual students are better speakers, better thinkers, better learners, have superior focus, score higher on tests, and are better citizens of the world.
THE PATHS WE CHOOSE from Clyde Javois on Vimeo is published with permission from the French Academy of Bilingual Culture © 2011. www.thefrenchabc.com.
DONATE
The SRFACS Parent Association Foundation (PAF) is a nonprofit corporation that serves as the parent association. PAF has been established to raise funds and organize volunteers to help achieve the goals established in the charter as well as meet the needs of students and teachers.
The suggested family donation to fully support school goals and objectives is $700 per student, per school year. While donations are not a requirement of attending SRFACS, contributions in any amount are appreciated as well as critical to our school’s success.
Tax-deductible donations and pledges can be paid by check or credit card. You may opt to charge the same amount to your credit card on a monthly basis. SRFACS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID 45-5359406
For questions, please contact:
Rachel Sweet, SRFACS Foundation Treasurer
donations@srfacs.org
Family Giving Donation
Please specify a donation amount using the following secure link.
Donations by Check
Please mail your check to SRFACS Foundation's address below or drop off in the Foundation's mail box at SRFACS front office.
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School Foundation
1275 Fourth Street, #117
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Please make checks payable to SRFACS Foundation.
The recommended donation amount is $700 per child per school year.
All classes are recognized for the family that makes the donation. Anonymous donations are recognized but not published.
Company Matching Programs
If your company/organization will match your donation, please send any matching gift form(s) to SRFACS Foundation. Detail information on SRFACS Foundation nonprofit organization can be found on the Organization page.
Many employers support their employees' philanthropic contributions to IRS-recognized non-profit organizations by matching their employees' donations. If you encounter difficulties with your company's procedure, SRFACS Foundation can assist you. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled.
Santa Rosa French-American Charter School Foundation
1275 Fourth Street, #117
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
VOLUNTEER
SRFACS families are encouraged to volunteer at least 20 hours each school year. We have a variety of opportunities – day, evening, weekend, campus-wide, in-class, events and more – to participate as best suits your time and talents.
SRFACS uses HelpCounter software to schedule volunteering opportunities, track hours, send monthly summaries of hours volunteered.
New volunteer?
Search “SRFACS” after creating your account.
Please allow up to 24 hours for us to process a new account.
When volunteering on campus, please remember to sign in and get a badge at the front office.
Email any questions or concerns to volunteer@srfacs.org.
Merchant Rewards
SHOP AMAZON AND EARN MONEY FOR SRFACS!
A portion of your proceeds will go to our School Foundation every time you order using our Amazon Affiliate Program link. Bookmark and share!
eScrip Shop and Earn Money for SRFACS
Earn 3% of your purchase amount for our school when you register your card to use at these frequently shopped locations.
- Oliver’s Market
- The Home Depot
- Apple
- Macy’s
- and More….
Register your most used Debit or Credit Card to earn when you shop, dine, or travel.
Learn where you can earn here.
REGISTER HERE | School ID: Santa Rosa French-American Charter Sch | Group ID: #500043254
Earn at Gymboree, Crazy 8, and Janie and Jack
When you shop via SRFACS SCHOOL LINK, Gymboree, Crazy 8 and Janie and Jack will donate 10% of each order placed.
Box Tops!
A fun way to have our students and community participate in fundraising! Collect qualifying Box Tops labels on school supplies, snacks, household products and more. Classrooms will have a collection-box to which students can contribute throughout the year. Learn more about this fun family fundraising activity here.
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SRFACS has partnered with Sports Basement as a Basementeer! Sign up online or in the store to get 10% off of your purchases and select our school to support with 10% back. No Points. No Waiting. Just saving and giving.
The owner of local restaurants Crepevine, Cascabel and Fresh Press, all in Montgomery Village, has generously offered to donate 5% of all purchases to SRFACS for anyone showing these flyers at the register or check out. Share them with friends and family, spread the word! And eat great food!
The owner of local restaurants Crepevine, Cascabel and Fresh Press, all in Montgomery Village, has generously offered to donate 5% of all purchases to SRFACS for anyone showing these flyers at the register or check out. Share them with friends and family, spread the word! And eat great food!
The owner of local restaurants Crepevine, Cascabel and Fresh Press, all in Montgomery Village, has generously offered to donate 5% of all purchases to SRFACS for anyone showing these flyers at the register or check out. Share them with friends and family, spread the word! And eat great food!
We encourage all our wonderful families to help our school thrive. Invite grandparents, friends, co-workers and neighbors to take part in these easy to use fundraising tools. Help us make a powerful impact for our school community!
Fundraising Events
Our Annual School Fundraiser Event
Save the Date
February 22nd, 2020
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ellington Hall in Santa Rosa
Dinner, Dancing, Live and Silent Auctions
Parent Association Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Parent Association Foundation
The SRFACS: Parent Association (PAF) was established to provide services to our school community. The association develops and conducts activities to foster school spirit, community involvement, social awareness, and to raise funds solely for the purposes of supporting school goals and programs while being mindful of the French-American connection.
