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Halloween Party
For most expats in So Paulo, Halloween is one of those things that you had to leave behind. It just doesnt happen here. True, it is becoming more popular in So Paulo, and the shops have a lot more Halloween decorations now than they did 10 years ago, but trick-ortreating is as scarce here as Candy Corn. Every year however the American Society comes to the rescue of this tradition and throws a huge Halloween party for kids. There are lots of games with prizes, trick-or-treating with mountains of candy, and even a haunted house. Kids love the sweets, the hotdogs and cupcakes. And parents love reliving their own childhood Halloween excitement as they watch their kids have fun. Preparations for this years party are beginning now. Its time to volunteer for this fun event! We need helpers to help decorate the morning of the party and also some volunteers to set up and work the games. We need volunteers to help shop in the Centro for the prizes. We also need volunteers to dress up and work the enchanted forest (That includes men too!! Come on dads, your kids will never forget this!). Are you traveling to the US on business? We need American candy. Candy Corn, Tootsie Rolls, Nerds, Sweet Tarts, stuff like that. Because thats one of the cool things about our party, we give out lots of American candy too! Dont know if this is appreciated more by the kids or the parents... For the party to be a success for your children, we need your help! If you can contribute in any way, please contact the office. The party will happen on October 27th, so mark your calendars!
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Our Mission
The American Society of So Paulo promotes friendship by organizing social, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports the American traditions of education, philanthropy and volunteerism.
Presidents Corner
I really enjoyed watching the Olympic Games, very nice to have at least 6 channels transmitting different events. Congratulations to Great Britain on organizing the event and to the By Joe Sherman, AmSoc president impressive third place finish in terms of gold medals (29) or fourth place in terms of total medals (65). As Steve Merrick informed me the Brits are very good at sports where one participates sitting down: horse events, cycling, rowing, sailing Beautiful opening and closing ceremonies, a well organized event all around. What is difficult for me to swallow is how Brazil, with a young population of about 200 million, the 6th largest economy in the world, only wins 3 gold medals, 17 in total. The Brazilian Olympic Committee informs us that R$2.1 billion were invested, or R$123.5 million per medal. This compares to R$80 million per medal in the last Olympics in China. Amazingly Brazil does not even have an official Olympics training center as many countries do. Artur Zanetti, who won a gold medal in the gymnastics ring event, was paying R$25.00 per month to train in the local gym. Luckily in March Sadia decided to sponsor his training as I assume
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they realized he was a potential medal winner. I wonder how much was spent on the Brazilian soccer team, a major disappointment considering strong teams such as Argentina and Germany were not present. I dont know how the funds are distributed (where does the money go?), but clearly Brazil can do a better job of channeling funds to individual athletes providing coaching and training facilities, a better investment for Olympic medals. Congratulations to Artur Zanetti and Sarah Menezes (judo) on their individual gold medals - heroes in my opinion. Congratulations to Brazilian volleyball, a gold for the women, and silver for the men. Coaches Jose Roberto and Bernardinho do a great job in putting together excellent teams. So on to Rio in 2016! The U.S. was the overall winner with 46 gold medals and 104 in total; a country that has a culture of recognizing the importance of education and the sports experience in building character, teamwork. It begins with Little League and continues with High School and College sports - a good example to follow. Congratulations to the U.S. Olympic team.. Get your tickets for the Vida Jovem event on September 21 at the Jockey Club. There wont be any horse races but you can place a sure bet in the silent auction. Abraos, Joe
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Casa Limiar welcomes volunteers. A home for 22 children between 0 and 17 years old, Casa Limiar offers various opportunities for people who want to make a contribution. Many of the children were taken from situations where they were in personal or social risk. Some of the children were abandoned. You can really make a difference here. Whether you hug babies, play with the toddlers and small children, organize a simple craft activity for the older kids or teach English; your presence will be appreciated. Within the last month, Casa Limiar received four newborns that were abandoned by their mothers in hospitals. These babies were born with dependencies to chemically dependent moms. Two of them have syphilis, which they are being treated for. Like all babies, they love to be held. You dont need to speak Portuguese to do this. The other children love to play and make things. They are content doing simple things like making paper chains, painting, glueing. As far as activities go, its good to keep things simple. If you have a special talent and youd like to share your knowledge with kids, this is the place to go. Located near Clube de Campo, Casa Limiar is a house with two outside play areas. a computer room and a TV room. If you plan an activity for the kids, there are separate spaces you can use. There is privacy if you want to work with a child on a one on one basis. The atmosphere is cozy, the directors, Luiza and Bete are extremely helpful, as are the other workers. If youd like to visit and see if this is the place where youd like to do volunteer work, please get in touch and we can plan a visit. Please email Nadja if you are interested or have any questions. art@nadjavenezian.com.br
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The Big Apple was definitely my hometown but the business opportunities in So Paulo became so attractive that I decided to return for the excitement of living in the new Brazil, the B in BRIC. But back here, I really miss the US. I joined the American Chamber of Commerce and was a board member and legal counsel for a few years to feel closer to the States. But it is with the American Society where I mostly mato as saudades. The events sponsored by
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highlight our Route 66 visit, but also to answer questions related to the strong and growing bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Brazil. It is due to the ever-strengthening bilateral relationship we share with Brazil that the U.S. Mission in Brazil
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The American Societys Angel Party is only two months away. This event, which will take place on November 10 at Chapel School, is a Christmas party for 240 of the children that AmSoc supports through its community service work. These children, from orphanages and daycare centers, will spend a rollicking day playing games, seeing shows, eating less-than-nutritional food and at the end, receiving a large gift bag from Santa. If youd like to help with the party, there are several ways you can do so. We need 50 more sponsors for gift bags. You can go shopping for one child and buy tennis shoes, a sweatshirt, pants, a shirt, a toy of R$60 or more, a backpack, socks,
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You can volunteer to help on the day of the party. You can make a donation which well use for any one of the myriad of needs to make the party happen (from candy to transportation). This party is one of the American Societys biggest events and a day which will leave you feeling energized, fulfilled and ready to help out even more. Please consider taking part. For more information or to help, contact Sue Banman Sileci at sue@sileci.com or Eileen Tasso at eileentasso@gmail.com.
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The AmSoc Gala in May raised significant funding for NGO Maria Helen Drexel. On Friday, September 21st the AmSoc/ Vida Jovem Silver Jubilee Dance Party at the elegant Jockey Club will help Vida Jovem meet the costs of its extensive social programs. Vida Jovem provides family-like for children who for no fault of their own have been taken from their families by child welfare services and placed in its care. The reasons are many but the conclusion in each case it the same: life with their families is no longer safe or healthy for the child. Vida Jovem nurtures these children and offers educational programs for its residents and youth from neighboring favelas. In total, over 350 children and youth are impacted directly through its programs each year. In addition, 7 Vida Jovem youth are currently enrolled in post-secondary school university and vocational programs. It was 25 years ago that Edward Dougherty, an American who still lives in Campinas opened the first home with a group of friends who became the first Board of Directors. They were inspired by the success of the St. Louis, Mo.based Boys Hope Girls Hope program. This US NGO continues to support its Brazilian affiliate in many ways: it provides university scholarships to qualifying Vida Jovem high school graduates, program orientation and best practice insights. Given Vida Jovems American roots, focus on children and education, the AmSoc Community Action Committee (CAC) decided to include it among its supported entities over 15 years ago. Today, there are 6 American citizens on Vida Jovems 26-member Board. AmSoc makes a significant contribution to the charities it supports, like Vida Jovem. Over the years, many volunteers have found Vida Jovem through AmSoc. The entitys children the critical funding they need. AmSoc and the Vida Jovem Board have partnered for this large annual benefit since 2004. Besides offering an enjoyable social event and amazing auction items, this party promotes Brazilian culture and celebrates the successes of the youth served. The Silver Jubilee Dance Party will feature a number of innovations: on-line silent auction, duel of standup comedians, dance party reaching the wee hours of the morning, VIP parking included with all tickets and opportunities to win incredible travel packages! A special R$ 150,00 Cocktail ticket is being offered this year that enables the participant full access to the entire event (allnight open bars serving Chivas Regal, MUMM and Absolut, delicious appetizers, entertainment throughout the evening and great silent and live auctions with over 400 items). Few tickets remain for the Complete ticket (R$ 350,00) that offers all of the above plus an incredible dinner menu catered by Brazil-renowned Chef, Charl, and a chance to win a trip to Aruba, the US or 3 other must have items in the Grand Prize Drawing! Call AmSoc to purchase your tickets: 5182-2074. Your participation will go a long way in helping to transform the lives of deserving children and youth!
have the time of their lives and receive much needed and desired clothes and toys at theAmSoc ChristmasAngel Party every year. Emergency repairs from the CAC matching fund and Helping Hands membership contributions and CAC-organized special campaigns help the AmSoc supported organizations meet their budgets in an ever-increasing cost environment. AmSoc promotes communication and sharing of best practices among its supported charities. And, AmSoc lends its organizational expertise and promotes benefits such as the upcoming Silver Jubilee Dance Party to help these organizations raise
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The following Saturdays and locations will make up our second semester of Little League: August 25 Chapel School September 1 Chapel School September 15 Friendly Competitions at SPAC September 22 Graded School September 29 Graded School October 6 planning Friendly Competitons October 20 planning Friendly Competitons October 27 Chapel School November 3 planning Friendly Competitons November 17 Graded School November 24 Chapel School December 1 and/or 8 Year-end Games, Awards & BBQ - location TBD
REMINDER TO ALL ADULTS If you desire to play softball (August to October) and flag football games (in November and December) check the Little League schedule. The adult games will follow immediately after the Little League games and last until 4pm. Please contact John Kennedy for any more information: john@kennedy-partners.com
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Educating the brood is of primary importance to any parent, but expat parents have a specific set of concerns beyond the basic inculcation of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Parents want to know that their children are getting high quality education, learning useful social skills, and being guided on the path to becoming productive world citizens, and like in many countries, Brazils public education system just doesnt cut it. In So Paulo particularly, traffic and safety concerns compound these considerations, and expat families are often left to their own devices in searching for and finding the best match for their childrens futures. This can seem a herculean task, given the very limited number of English-language international schools in So Paulo and the very large number of parents eager to get their children enrolled in an English-language programwaiting lists for all schools are obnoxiously long. Well, weve decided to try and help make that search a little bit easier with our rundown of international schools in the city. If youre lucky, you might even find a space for one or two of the youngins. For parents interested in a nonreligious American curriculum for their children, Graded has been the top choice since 1920, when the school started with only six students in downtown So Paulo. Today, Graded educates over 1,200 students from ages 3 through 18 on its sprawling Morumbi campus and is accredited by AdvancED (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). The student body is comprised of three divisions:
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Study abroad affords you the opportunity to make friends around the world. While abroad, you will meet not only natives to the culture in which you are studying, but also other international students who are as far from home as yourself. Study abroad helps you to learn about yourself. Students who study abroad return home with new ideas and perspectives about themselves and their own culture. The experience abroad often challenges
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the cultural awareness necessary to avoid offending individuals from other countries. 87% of students in the United States between the ages of 18 and 24 cannot locate Iraq on a world map, 83% cannot find Afghanistan, 58% cannot find Japan, and 11% cannot even find the United States. Studying abroad exposes students from the United States to valuable global knowledge and cultural understanding and forms an integral part of their education. The security, stability, and economic vitality of the United States in an increasingly complex global age depend largely upon having a globally competent citizenry and the availability of experts specializing in world regions, foreign languages, and international affairs. Federal agencies, educational institutions, and corporations in the United States are suffering from
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Math and Science Tutor Currently teacher at School St. Francis. 25+ years of experience. Tutors Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Science for all levels, including but not limited to the IB, IGCSE, SAT, ACT, AP and Brazilian vestibular. Elementary and middle school students are also welcome (all subjects). Call Fernando Knijnik at (11) 99134-6700. Former Chapel and Graded teacher. Qualified Learning Specialist Success in school leads to success in life. Areas of expertise include in-home support for academics, behavior modification, and intensive preparation for SSAT, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL, TOIEC, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programme. References furnished upon request. Dr. Wendy M. Smith can be reached at: 3885.7256 [office] or 99236.5267 [mobile]. Personal Trainer I will come to your home, office, or workout facility and create an exercise/fitness program tailored to your health concerns, fitness goals, and schedule. For adults and children, individuals or groups. Sessions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. For more information please contact Daniela Franco at (11) 99739-6191 or dsf29@hotmail.com. Argos Dog Kennel Traveling? What about your dog? Argos Kennel Hotel could be his second home in the country. Food, water, and shelter with lots of love and personal care. No lonely kennel for him, but our home and the freedom of a spacious garden. Fetch and carry service. English and French spoken. Call Jean or Christiane at (11) 4661-1430 or (11) 97434-2430 or send an e-mail to Jean. chris@uol.com.br. Embu Guau, SP. American-Licensed Expat Psychologist Richard Morhaime, Psy.D., offers skilled psychotherapy for children and adults. He also provides complete diagnostic evaluations in English for children with academic or behavioral difficulties, featuring individualized recommendations for school and home. For more information, contact Dr. Morhaime at 5538-0099 or 99669-8057 or visit www.expatpsychologist.com.br American-Licensed Psychotherapist In this busy and ever-changing world, people often feel stressed and overwhelmed with no place to turn. Psychotherapy/ counseling can provide a safe place to receive professional guidance and support. Brief or longer-term therapy offered depending on your needs, goals and expectations. Services: individual, couples, child/adolescent. Certified to conduct Adoption Home Study for American Citizens. Contact: Pamela Wax, MSW/LCSW at 99656-2106 or send an e-mail to pamwax@gmail.com. Located in Moema. Psychologist My name is Mirella Giglio. I am a Graded School Alumni and a psychologist in So Paulo. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1572, cj. 1110 (Across Av. Rebouas), Jardim Paulistano, So Paulo. Tel.: 11 3032 5737. Cel.: 11 99259 9445 E-mail: mirella.giglio@gmail.com Marketing Research BACO Marketing Research, founded 1975, offers growth opportunity for Bilingual Research Assistant in International Department. Friendly environment with interesting work. Convenient Avenida Paulista subway location. Requirements: Grammatically correct English, moderate Portuguese; appropriate degree, some relevant experience, Brazilian work documents. Spanish desirable. Rsum with salary history: RESEARCHER, to AG8@AbacoResearch.com Piano and Keyboard Classes Beginning music classes for piano or keyboard. special method for children four years or older, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Classes in portuguese or English. Contact Suely Azevedo 984565365. Years of successful experience! Class in your house in Morumbi or south area. Real English Native english teachers needed (with or without experience) to work in a quickly growing english school in the zona sul of So Paulo. Please contact us. Real English (11) 5631-3794
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SP Newcomers Club: INC Monthly Coffee Softball Games CHAPEL SCHOOL: Lecture with Dr. Anthony Wong, pediatrician and specialist in toxicology CHAPEL SCHOOL: Chapels 65th Anniversary Vida Jovem 25 years!
Theme: Drugs and Alcohol in adolescence. At 7:00 pm (only for parents and students) There will be also an Oblate Celebration. From 10 am to 4 pm. R$10,00 Fun-filled celebration party with cocktail, dinner, auctions, entertainment and a fantastic auction! At 7:30 pm, Jockey Club de So Paulo. Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 1263 Family day and Feijoada lunch at the Jockey Club. Reading Contest aimed at PACAS students and their parents. The activity provides the reading incentive for the student, who must record the readings done at home throughout the month of October. At the end of that month there will be an award ceremony.
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A New Start
By Maureen Kennedy Alves This month will mark my second year anniversary here in So Paulo. I can remember clearly those first few months of life in this crazy metropolis: finding an apartment, getting the cable and internet installed, figuring out where to buy groceries, let alone a few candles to make our apartment cozier. It was like being a child all over again, relearning how to navigate the world. I found this time to be exciting, exhilarating, frustrating, exhausting. You name it. My emotional barometer went up, down and all around, often in a matter of minutes. Somewhere around the six-month mark, when the novelty wore off and I began to feel like I had a handle on this thing called life in Brazil, I began to notice a deeper yearning starting to surface. Yes, it was wonderful to be able to be there for my son, to make new friends from all over the world, and to explore a brand new culture and country. But I started start wanting something more for myself something for my own growth and development. As a former career woman from New York City, that itch, for me, was to start working again. But getting a job in my former profession was not, for a variety of reasons, the path I wanted to go down. And thats when I became a big proponent of using this time here in Brazil as a way to reinvent yourself. Or at least to try something you wouldnt have had been able to do back home. Being in a new country and new surroundings is a great time to take on something totally different: youre already out of your comfort zone and away from your default definitions of who you are. There is perhaps no better way to get a new start than through education. And in todays super-connected world, language and location dont have to be barriers. Below are some ideas, both online and off, that may help get you going. Get ahead in business Maybe you left a job in marketing, finance, or communications to come to So Paulo. Or youve always had an interest in business. Why not take this time to get an MBA? How cool would that be on your resume? There are several schools here in the city that offer MBA and Executive MBA programs-- in English. Business School So Paulo: bsp.edu.br University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business: www.business.pitt. edu/katz/emba/locations/Sopaulo/ FIA Business School: www.us.fia.com.br Become fluent in Portuguese With Brazil becoming more and more of an economic powerhouse, you never know what doors Portuguese fluency may open for you when you head back home. But who can afford all those private tutoring sessions? Take advantage of the intensive Portuguese programs offered at universities here in the city youll get hours of instruction each week for a fraction of the cost of private Portuguese classes. MacKenzie University www.mackenzie.br/portugues_estrangeiros.html FAAP (in addition to Portuguese, FAAP also offers seminars in English on a variety of topics) http://www.faap.br/english/home/ Turn a passion into a profession Have you always been interested in health? Or maybe youve always wanted to write a novel or become a great painter, but just havent found the courage or the motivation. Nows your chance: Holistic Health Coaches This super cool job is all about helping people improve their diet and lifestyle. Both schools below offer distance learning courses. Institute for Integrative Nutrition www.integrativenutrition.com Duke www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org Masters of Fine Arts Low residency programs allow you to get your MFA in writing or the arts with two short campus visits per year. Just do a Google search for low residency MFA and youll find programs all over the States. The Great Courses Reinvention doesnt have to mean starting a whole new career path. But it can be diving into a topic that you never had the time to study. These audio and video courses cover every subject you can imagine science, art, philosophy, history, even wine all from university professors. www.thegreatcourses.com