A 60 minute immersion lesson, following a school wide snack, for bilingual children pre-school to Kindergarten and early elementary. Students will prepare for reading and writing: they will become familiar with the sounds of the Italian alphabet, vowels and syllables; they will expand their home acquired vocabulary and oral communication skills through interactive songs, stories, filastrocche, games, and imaginative play; they will be exposed to many aspects of Italian culture, from traditional holidays to geography. Students will use the AMBARABA 1 student book. http://www.applauselearning.com/AMBARABA-1-STUDENT-BOOK_SET-OF-2-AUDIO-CDS/productinfo/ALM854/
No classes on Saturday February 3, Saturday February 17 (Presidents' Day); Saturday March 24 (Spring Break); Saturday March 31 (Easter)
Spring Party on last day of school Saturday May 5
Important Messages:
The ICC requires a minimum of 4 students in any group class. When enrollment drops below this number, the families will be offered the option of remitting a tuition supplement. If all involved families agree to the supplement, the class can materialize.
Membership: Committee of the ICC has adopted a policy requiring membership for all language classes. Membership allows lower rates on classes than previously charged for non-member registration. Plus, membership includes discounts on other classes and events, as well as other benefits. Family membership is recommended, which covers parents and children. However, it is possible to purchase an individual membership for a child. Follow this link to became a member http://www.theitalianculturalcenter.org/jointoday
NOTE: HOW TO REGISTER MORE THAN ONE CHILD FOR THIS CLASS Please register the first child, click on "pay online", the PayPal window will open, click on "Cancel and return to the Italian Cultural Center", once back on the ICC website click on the "new registration" button on the bottom right corner, register the second child and click on "Pay Online", this should allow you to make one single payment for both registrations. For any additional child that needs to be registered in another class, please start a new registration and make a separate payment
