Thank you so much for all of you that were able to come out to the Open House. We also appreciated the support of those that weren't able to come by means of emails and phone calls. We have received many more families who want to register their children for Spanish Bilingual programming. This is extremely exciting.
It was very helpful for us to meet the principal of Luxton. He is very supportive of Spanish instruction in his school. Since the school is multi-age classrooms, it was suggested that we consider our numbers to propose again to the school division of starting more than just kindergarten.
The WSD school division wants us to have 23 students from their catchment area registered in the class, but will be flexible in the numbers. They are also flexible in welcoming those out of the school division.
Kindergarten (born in 2010) - 18 children
Grade 1 (2009) - 9
Grade 2 (2008) - 11
Grade 3 (2007) - 5
Grade 4 (2006) - 5
Grade 5 (2005) - 7
Grade 6 (2004) - 7
Our plans for 2015 is to continue promoting the proposal to other school divisions:
Pembina Trails Families
They were very keen on the proposal last year, but were concerned there were not enough families in their division. Just like WSD promoted the possibility with their families, we are going to ask PT to do the same.
Kindergarten - 5
Grade 1 - 4
Grade 2 - 5
Grade 3 - 5
Louis Riel Families
We know that LR is very open to bilingual programs and hope to have more numbers to make an initial presentation to them as well.
Kindergarten - 3
Grade 1 - 6
Grade 2 - 3
Grade 3 - 8
Thank you again for all of your support. As you gather with your families and friends over the holiday season, let people know. As Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has".
