Bonjour Fairfield Families,
I am delighted to be back to teach your child French this year. My name is
Ms. Selis and I come from Belgium. The French program at Fairfield Magnet
is provided through both CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in
Louisiana) and the State Department of Education.
The acquisition of a foreign language can be divided into four skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The amount of time devoted to
each skill will vary from grade to grade with listening and speaking skills
being considered the most important. Your child will also gain knowledge
and understanding of other cultures. Furthermore, connections will be made
with other areas of learning(math, social studies, ...). Last but not
least, studying a foreign language promotes and develops critical thinking
and problem solving skills.
It should be understood that French will be used as the means of instruction
with English being used as sparingly as possible.
I am looking forward to this school year which promises to be full of
stimulating, challenging, and exciting activities.
