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How Can Parents Support? The French Immersion Program was designed for students whose first language is not French- Parents are not expected to have French skills in order for their child to attend a French Immersion program. “Model a positive attitude towards school. Research has offered evidence that the success of a student is largely dependent on the attitude of the parents/caregivers towards education” Read to your child every day (in any language) Engage in your child’s learning through discussions with your child and your child’s teacher. Provide opportunities from the home for your child to explore French books, shows, songs, and cultural activities in your community. Encourage your child and celebrate their hard work and achievements each day. In French We learn French as a second language! We come from a diversity of backgrounds. We encounter the world in both official languages. Sometimes we sneak words from one language into the other. Sometimes we may understand something better in French, And sometimes we understand something in English because we have already learned it In French. We use all the energy we have to play, and hear, and sing, and question, and listen and write, and understand and think, and speak, and read, and laugh In French. So sometimes we may be tired, Sometimes it takes us a bit longer To do what we want to do In French. But we want to succeed. Our second language is part of who we are, And part of who we will become. We learn French as a second language, And we look to you for support! (Source: Handbook for Language Leaders: April 2018) École Traditions Elementary School Together, Empowering Learners 410 Traditions Boulevard Warman, Saskatchewan S0K 4S5 (306) 683-5200 tes@spiritsd.ca