Video Link for Bilingual Immersion Program

Friends of Spanish Bilingual/Immersion Program

For the last number of months, we have been meeting with a number of supporters for the proposal.  It all got started when we met a few key people after making contact with the Spanish language consultant of Alberta.

We call them Friends because they represent different organizations and communities that would like to see the creation of a Spanish language program in the public schools.  They have shared insights and given us direction that we may not have otherwise.  Some of those people include:

Llilana Ardiles - Manitoba Spanish Teacher's Association
Maria Arentsen - University of St. Boniface
Lucila Carrasco - Spanish Teacher Liason, Chilean Association President
Teruel Carrasco - Lawyer, Chilean Association
Monica Morales - Spanish Teacher
Monica Ruiz - University of Winnipeg
Betina Sevi - University of St. Boniface
Tony Tavares - Dept. of Education language consultant

As well as there are language consultants in attendance.

It may be summer now, but we have much to do in the next few months.  How will you be involved?

Forum Night

The meeting went quite well yesterday.  Thank you to all that turned out.  We want to continue to build support and have people spread the word about this proposal.  Here are some ways you can get involved to make this possible.  Because if the community wants a Spanish Immersion Bilingual program in the schools for their children, people can't just sit on the side lines.  Wondering what you can do to make this a reality?

1.          Sign your child(ren) up on our database. 

Email winnipegspanishimmersion@gmail.com

2.          Spread the word and let people know of the proposal

3.          Put up posters and information throughout the community

4.          Volunteer to tend booth promotions at various city festivals.  

5.          Provide services/product as “in-kind” support (photocopies, promotions, paper) 

6.          Become part of the steering committee. Get involved in the organizing, planning, networking and creation of the proposal. 

Reminder

Don't forget that tomorrow is our information and forum night at the University of Winnipeg.  It's at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Hall. We plan to have supporters out from the Dept. of Education, language consultants, representatives from latin american associations as well as the Spanish Teacher's Associations.

Plan to come and invite your friends and family.  Children are welcome to come.

CTV Interview

Here is a link for an interview that we did in March.  Click here to view the video.

Forum and Information Night

We are hosting an information night for all that may be interested in a Spanish language program here in our city.

When:  Tuesday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Where:  University of Winnipeg, Centennial Hall 3rd floor, Rm 3C01
Click here for a map of U of W if you are unfamiliar with the campus

Please help spread the word!

Parent Survey

If you are interested in completing a quick 5 minute survey, click here to give us your feedback.  Thank you very much!