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THIS MAKES ME HAPPY!

This is the mission statement of Piper's new Chinese Immersion pre-K...it's makes me truly truly happy she will be learning in this environment even if it is only one day a week.

The mission of 'our school' is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in our global community.

A responsible world citizen:
• understands and appreciates cultural diversity;

• communicates with confidence and cultural sensitivity in more than one language;

• responds creatively and critically to issues that transcend national boundaries;

• expresses empathy for neighbors in the global village; and

• promotes a world view of peace, justice and sustainability for all.

'our program' promotes individual responsibility for the world and its people by intentionally creating a supportive environment for people of all creeds, classes and nationalities.

The leadership, staff and young people enrolled in the programs reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the world.

Because language education alone does not lead to the formation of world citizens, we teach language in cultural and global contexts.

Geography, history, political science, world religions, natural sciences, arts and international relations are drawn upon, creating learning situations that challenge participants to use language as a tool for understanding the complexities of the world around them and for regarding differences as opportunities for enrichment, not reasons for alienation.

How Will My Child Learn Another Language?
'the program' creates a community of learners in which opportunities to interact in a second language and experience other cultures permeates the program.

The ultimate goal of all programming is an immersion experience in language and culture that motivates participants to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in our global community.

Can I hear an AMEN!