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2 Reflecting on 60 Years From a single room schoolhouse to an
organization of world renown
3 A Strong Foundation Caring is at the core of FIS
4 Small People, Big Impact Environmental awareness takes root in the
Primary School
5 When a Medal is not Metal FIS Athletics modernizes a tradition
6 Pushing Boundaries
The lasting reward of the Duke of Edinburgh
Award
8 Tales from the Altstadt
Students perform a theatrical Ghost Walk in
Oberursel
10 Applefest 2021 A true celebration
12 Social Emotional Learning Why it matters now more than ever
14 Sixty Years Proud
As FIS celebrates 60 years of excellence, a
look back at some of the milestones
16 On the Road to Translanguaging Het meer is the lake but das Meer is the sea
18 A Deeper Dive
A passion for science takes students beyond
the classroom
20 Farewell to a Friend Remembering the legacy of our colleague
and friend, Bill Starns
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