National Foreign Language Week Events

Posted on March 1, 2019

Come Celebrate Diversity and World Languages with Arlington Public Schools in Honor of National Foreign Language Week! There are two events planned.

Speaking in Tongues a documentary by Patchwork Films followed by facilitated round table discussions – Tue, March 5 from 7-9 p.m. at Wakefield
Immersion Principals Jessica Panfil, Marleny Perdomo, Dr. Lori Wiggins, and Dr. Chris Willmore, and Supervisor of World Languages Elisabeth Harrington will be hosting an evening to view the film Speaking in Tongues followed by discussion on bilingualism and biliteracy.
Celebration of our K-12 World Language Students’ Accomplishments – Wed, March 6 from 4-6 p.m. at the Career Center
The World Languages Office will be hosting our annual K-12 student showcasing of their language skills. Come watch choirs sing, student skits, and more!

If you have any questions, please call the World Languages Office at 703-228-6097.

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