World Languages

World Language Introduction

We are excited to announce the return of World Languages to Willard! Language offerings this Fall will include Spanish or French in a weekly class. Arabic classes are still being explored but have not yet been confirmed.

Registration will open on September 5 and close on September 20.

The current class schedule is:

• Class Schedule:
• French (1st & 2nd Graders):  Tuesdays at Lunch/Recess
• French (3rd & 4th Graders):  Thursdays at Lunch/Recess
• Spanish (1st & 2nd Graders):  Thursdays from 3:15-4:05pm
• Spanish (3rd & 4th Graders):  Wednesdays from 3:15-4:05pm

Willard PTO Family Cultural Fest:  Thur, April 18, from 6:00-7:30pm

• Details TBD but will feature song performances by the World Language classes

Other Important Information

• Class Size:
  • Each class will need a MINIMUM of (11) students to be viable and will be CAPPED at (16) students.
  • If less than (11) students register for one class, class may be canceled or combined.
• Wait Lists:  Once registration goes live, if a class is filled, please send a note to this email address to be added to the waitlist.
  • Email:  WorldLanguages.WillardPTO@gmail.com
  • The subject of your email should be:
    • WAITLIST – Spanish
    • WAITLIST – French
    • WAITLIST – Arabic
  • Parent Name
  • Parent Cell Phone Number
  • Student’s First and Last Name
  • Student’s Current Grade in Oct 2023
  • Desired Language (French, Spanish, or Arabic)
• Languages Offered:
  • This year, we will only be offering French and Spanish.
  • There is a possibility that we may do a last minute add-on for (1) Arabic class — pending enrollment for the other (4) classes & instructor’s schedule.
  • Next year, we will try to add Arabic and/or Mandarin.
• Cost:
  • The cost for each class will $215.00 per student for the entire year (Oct 2023-May 2024) and will include SOME supplies (workbook, notecards, ziploc bags, markers, colored pencils).
  • We will send a list of additional supplies required before Oct 3rd.

Timing

2023-24 School Year: October 3 – May 2 on D90 school days, only

Committee

Brenna Brown, Chair
Penny Chen, Chair