2. American students must master critical need foreign language skills for our nation to remain competitive and continue the progress in securing our nation. http://www2.ed.gov/teachers/how/academic/foreign -language/teaching-language.html

3. http://www.languagepolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Languages-for-All-Final-Report.pdf

4. So, what’s the point? Well, learning languages… Benefits academic progress in other subjects Narrows achievement gaps Benefits basic skills development Benefits higher order, abstract and creative thinking (early) Enriches and enhances cognitive development Enhances a student’s sense of achievement Helps students score higher on standardized tests Promotes cultural awareness and competency Improves chances of college acceptance, achievement and attainment Enhances career opportunities Benefits understanding and security in community and society http://www.ncssfl.org/papers/BenefitsSecondLanguageStudyNEA.pdf

5. How much TL this year? MP1: 39 days MP2: 43 days MP3: 39 days MP4: 39 days 40 mins x 160 days = 106.67 hours ≈ 4.44 days

11. So, how do we increase exposure? Parents – Ask what he learnt in class. Ask him for specific examples in TL. Ask him to teach you a phrase. Students – Listen to TL music. Change your language settings to TL (Apple products, Facebook, Twitter, Clash of Clans, etc.). Follow current events with apps with push notices. Talk with classmates in TL.

12. French National Honor Society Quote L’homme qui sait deux langues en vaut deux. A man who speaks two languages is worth double. Students: You must be the ones to continue on in your language learning journey, holding your own weight, surviving and thriving for yourself, reaching out for help when you need it from your family at home and from me at school.