Piedmont Language School offers an immersion Spanish program with high-quality curriculum provided by our partner, Viva el Español. Spanish classes are offered for kindergarten through 6^th grade before or after -school onsite at each school or in short walking distance. Classes begin the week of September 23 through June 6^th. For a full schedule and to register online for Spanish www.vivaelespanol.org/piedmont.php

We also offer a multi-level Mandarin Program starting with basic vocabulary and introduce the pinyin system, to reading and writing simplified characters and conversational Mandarin.  Programs designed for kindergarten through middle school. For more information and to register online Click here.

Register: by May 31^st for a $50 savings for both programs.

Contact Us:

• Email Piedmont Language School at piedmontlanguageschool@gmail.com
• Call (510) 652-5229

Wishing your child had time to take language during the school year?  Looking for a small class-size learning environment?  Want to keep up language skills over the summer? 

Immerse them in language! New this Summer the APCP Summer Enrichment Program classes in Spanish and Mandarin offered by PLS and PLS partner Viva El Espanol.  Classes available for elementary and middle school students in 2-week and 1-week session.  SPACE IS LIMITED – ENROLL BY MID-MAY TO SECURE A SPOT!

For more information on all language and summer programs offered go to: http://www.piedmontportal.org/schools/k-12-summer-enrichment/

A taste of our offerings:

Spanish:  South American Adventure comes to Piedmont- Take a journey with us to discover the beauty of South America’s wildlife, music, food and landscape. Campers will craft projects inspired by the culture and arts of various countries in South America during this fun and enriching experience.

Or perhaps–Spanish: Cooking-Latin American Style will pique your child’s senses   ¡Provecho!
 Join us on a sensory exploration of traditional cuisine from all over Latin America. We will see, smell, make and taste a different kid-friendly dish each day.  ¡Delicioso!

Mandarin: for Beginning Students. This class introduces basic spoken vocabulary and simple dialogues, as well as approx. 50 characters. Each class utilizes games (guessing, matching, bingo, etc.), learning/ reviewing conversation patterns, songs or rhymes, and a basic drawing or creative project at the end of class to illustrate and strengthen new vocabulary. Themes include numbers, introductions, family, body, fruits, colors and shapes, school activities, animals and a brief look at China’s geography.

For the continuing Mandarin Student - Dive into Chinese Culture. Explore Chinese culture and holidays/ celebrations in a small classroom setting with individualized attention. Students will learn about a range of aspects of Chinese culture, learn several songs and dances, work on Chinese-themed crafts, and have a chance to make and sample Chinese food. If possible, the class will include a cultural field trip.

¡Viva Mexico!!

Celebrando la Batalla de Puebla!

Please join PLS for the annual CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA

to celebrate Mexican heritage and THURSDAY, May 2nd

5-7 at the PIEDMONT REC DEPT

Price of admission includes unlimited taco truck, margaritas, fun, and festivities.

This is our main fundraiser of the year with proceeds going to boost language and cultural education in the Piedmont

Advanced tickets purchased by 4/28: $25 adults, $12 kids, $50 family. Tickets purchased after 4/28 or at the fiesta: $30 adults, $14 kids, $60 family. Send your payment to: Piedmont Language School, P.O. Box 11092, Oakland, CA 94611. Optional online registration at http://plscincodemayo.eventbrite.com Advanced online ticket purchasers will be entered into drawing for a gift certificate to Barlata Tapas Bar in Temescal!

1. Asian Art Museum: China’s Terracotta Warriors

Feb 22 – May 27, 2013  Get tickets at http://www.asianart.org

2. Chinese New Year Parade in SF

Saturday, Feb., 23 5:15-8:00pm

3. The Power of Language:  Lera Boroditsky in Conversation with Roy Eisenhardt

Wednesday, March 20th 7:30pm at the Herbst Theatre

Reservations: Call 415-392-4400 or visit City Box Office

A great tid-bit about how different language capture emotional states with vocabulary:

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/01/tongue-and-tech-the-many-emotions-for-which-english-has-no-words/266956/

Spanish classes for new and continuing students:

All Elementary: Before school  on M, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Beach classes are 7:50 to 8:30am. Wildwood and Havens classes are 7:45 to 8:25am.

Havens and Wildwood Kindergarten: Piedmont Community Church from 10 to 10:40am for afternoon K and 12:30 to 1:10pm for morning K

Beach Kindergarten Pilot Program: Kehilla Synagogue on Grand Ave. (Beach students will be walked to/from class). 10:00 – 10:40 am for PM Kindergarten and 12:30 – 1:10 pm for AM Kindergarten on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri.

After School Sessions:

Havens: Mon + Fri at Piedmont Community Church from 3:15 to 4:05pm

Wildwood: Wed. from 1:50 to 2:40pm and Thurs. from 3:05 to 3:55pm

Beach: Tues +Thurs from 3:15 to 4:05pm (pending classroom availability. Days or location may change).

PMS: Continuing students – Tues +Thurs from 3:15 to 4pm.

PMS: New students - Mon + Wed from 3:15 to 4pm.

Register by January 18th. For more information, pricing and to register, click here.

• Chinese Folk Dance
• Japanese Taiko Drumming
• Calligraphy