Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. I do not know how to speak Italian; how can I help my child?
2. How can I contact Signorina Marras?
3. When is Signorina Marras available for extra help?

I do not know how to speak Italian; how can I help my child?

There are many ways in which you can help your child succeed in Italian 
class.  Helping them keep up to date on assignments is one way in which you 
can help.  Encourage them to keep trying if they are having difficulty.  
Vocabulary is also an essential part of learning a foreign at any level.  
They have weekly quizzes on new vocabulary so you can help them by quizzing 
them on the words.  Even if you do not have the right pronounciation, you can 
write them on note cards and hold them up for them.  These seemingly 
miniscule tasks can really help out a lot.

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How can I contact Signorina Marras?

I can be contacted a number of ways.  

You may contact me via phone: 
845.486.4480 (AMS) 

or via email:  jenniemarras@yahoo.com (home)(after 2:30pm) or 
               jmarras@acsdny.org (school)  

I will do my very best to get back to you as soon as possible.  
If it is urgent, please try to contact me via phone AND email so that I am 
sure to get the message as quickly as possible.

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When is Signorina Marras available for extra help?

I am available at various times during the day and week, as long as the 
student contacts me ahead of time.  I am available before, during (certain 
periods) and after school.  Please have your child contact me if he or she 
needs extra help.  Please do not wait until there is a test or quiz to get 
extra help.  It is most beneficial when help is sought right away.

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