Piedmont Language School

Register for Fall Classes by 5/31st and receive a $50 savings

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:21 +0000

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

Buenos Dias! Ni Hao! Language Classes come to APCP Summer Enrichment Program

Piedmont Language School — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:38:05 +0000

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.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Piedmont Language School — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:39:09 +0000

¡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!

Upcoming fun/educational events

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:27:00 +0000

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

What’s in a word? Like: Gigil (Filipino: roughly, “the urge to squeeze the cute”)

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:42:48 +0000

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/

PLS Spanish Program Openings Begin Week of Jan. 28

Piedmont Language School — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:06:10 +0000

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.

Piedmont Language School is excited to join forces with the Piedmont Asian American Club to host a Lunar New Year Celebration

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:07:01 +0000

Please join us for demonstrations in:

Chinese Folk Dance
Japanese Taiko Drumming
Calligraphy

Plus, Lunar New Year Arts and Crafts, Lucky Red Envelopes for Pre-Registered (by January 30) Children and light refreshments

When: Sunday, February 3, 2013, from 12:30pm-3:00pm

Where: Haven’s School, Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, 325 Highland Avenue

$8.00 advance ticket price for PAAC members and Piedmont Language School Students (Mandarin and Spanish)

$10.00 at the door

Tickets will be available for purchase at Piedmont Community Church on January 15, 22 and 29 from 3:25pm-4:20pm during Mandarin Class. Or, contact Mary Geong mmgeong@aol.com / (510) 654-4417

Please see attached flyer for additional information: Lunar New Year_Snake_February 3, 2013_FINAL_

PUSD Curriculum Forum on World Languages – Thurs Nov 8

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:43:18 +0000

Parents are invited to attend the PUSD Curriculum Forum meeting on Thursday, November 8 from 3:30 – 5:00pm in the PHS Student Center (800 Magnolia Ave.). This curriculum forum is part of a 2-year review of world languages at PUSD, K-12. Thursday’s session will focus on PMS language scope and sequence, and what comparable schools are doing.

There are a few topics that have been discussed to date in site council regarding the PMS program:

world language instruction does not start until the second half of 7th grade. Parents who are seeking continuous language for their children (and during that key window of language learning prior to age 12) must seek classes outside of the school day.

world language in 2nd semester of 7th grade and 8th grade is an elective, so it is optional and competes with other offerings

as more kids finish 5-6 years of study with the new/improved PLS classes, it is important that there be a smooth transition in terms of skill level and learning for them.

If you have specific feedback or questions, but can’t attend, contact PLS board member Amy Weaver (aweaverbeliever@gmail.com) know so that PLS can incorporate your ideas into the discussion.

Spanish Program Welcome Breakfast and Information Sessions

Piedmont Language School — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:23:46 +0000

Piedmont families are invited to the upcoming sessions with our Spanish partner, Viva El Espanol. The sessions coincide with our Spanish class times, but families (including siblings) are welcome to come at any convenient time, and need not be participating in our program to attend.

This is an opportunity to learn more about our educational philosophy, the process of learning a second language, get to know the Viva el Espanol teachers. Piedmont Language School board members will be on hand to update you on the World Language Review with the school district and discuss how we are working to raise awareness and support for providing all our students (K-12) the best possible language and cultural training.

Havens: Tuesday, 10/23:

Ellen Driscoll @ 7:45 am

Boy Scout Classroom (at PCC) @ 8:50 am

Beach: Thursday, 10/25

Auditorium @ 7:45

Picnic Tables @ 8:50

Kindergarten: Thursday, 10/25:

Boy Scout Classroom (PCC) @ 10 and 12:30

Wildwood: Tuesday, 10/30

Auditorium @ 7:45

Courtyard @ 8:50

Arab Film Festival – SF and East Bay Dates

Piedmont Language School — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:00:50 +0000

Consider checking out the 16th Annual Arab Film Festival, for films that provide realistic perspectives on Arab people, culture, art, history, and politics. The festival runs now through Oct 21st.

Arab Film Festival