Bridges to World Languages

Valparaiso Community Schools and Valparaiso University have partnered to offer foreign language exploration classes to fourth- and fifth-graders. In this program, Valparaiso University students introduce VCS students to the basics of French, German, or Spanish as well as elements of culture, in a one-hour-a-week class.

The program is what is know as a "Foreign Language Exploratory" or "Foreign Language Experience" ("FLEX") program. This kind of basic program serves as an introduction to language learning.

The classes are held Mondays after school beginning September 10, 2012. There are 9 sessions in the fall and 5 sessions in the spring.

Fall session 2012:
September 10: Class begins!
September 17
September 24
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
November 7 (Note: no class October 29)
November 12: Celebration with parents

Spring session 2013:
January 14 Class resumes!
January 28 (Note: no class January 21)
February 4
February 11: (Note: no class Feb 18)
February 25: Celebration with parents

The instructors are Valpo foreign language students, carefully chosen for their commitment to work with children.

We are confident that this introduction to language learning will motivate your child to continue foreign language study in middle school and in high school, and we invite your fourth- or fifth-grader to enroll.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Amy Leach
Valparaiso Community Schools
3801 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219.531.3000

or

Dr. Sarah DeMaris
Professor of German, Valparaiso University
(219) 464-5344