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Scuola Italiana to Offer Five-Day Preschool Program in Fall 2013
Portland, OREGON February 20, 2013 – Scuola Italiana’s full immersion, Reggio Emilia inspired preschool program will increase the number of days it operates from three to five, beginning in fall 2013. The hours of operation will remain the same, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. An after-care option is available for busy and working families, who may need extended care. The preschool, located in the Pearl District, operates out of the Zimmerman Community Center, 1542 NW 14th Ave. For additional information or to schedule a visit, please contact info@scuola.us.
Summer Term for Adult Students – Registration is Now Open
Portland, OREGON May 17, 2013 – Registration is now open for summer term, which is scheduled to begin June 24, 2013. If you’d like to visit a classroom before the next term, please email info@scuola.us to make the necessary arrangements.
Registration Form
2012 – 13 Adult Class Calendar
2013 Summer Camp T-Shirt Contest
Portland, OREGON March 13, 2013 – All children ages 13 and under are invited to take part in our 2013 Summer Camp T-Shirt Design Contest. Winning design will be featured on our 2013 summer camp t-shirt. Deadline to enter is April 30, 2013. Complete details here.
Spring Term Registration is Now Open
Portland, OREGON March 12, 2013 – Registration is now open for spring term, which is scheduled to begin April 3, 2013. If you’d like to visit a classroom before the next term, please email info@scuola.us to make the necessary arrangements.
Registration Form
2012 – 13 Adult Class Calendar
Scuola Open House Event – May 4, 2013
Please join us Saturday, May 4th between 10:30am – 12:30 pm at Zimmerman Community Center, 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, 97209. Our open house will present the increasing selection of camps and classes we offer including our Reggio Emilia preschool, Mommy and Me playgroup, after-school and weekend classes for children, summer camps, and our adult immersion program. Teachers will be available for questions and will share more about their individual classes. For more information or to RSVP, please email info@scuola.us.
Scuola Italiana Summer Camps – The Place to be for Summer Fun!
Things are heating up here at Scuola Italiana as we excitedly look ahead to the summer camp season. We’ve got several wonderful themes to choose from and our two experienced Italian teachers are eager to lead campers on an Italian adventure or two…or three…or…well you get the idea!
Whether your child wishes to eat their way through Italy in a cooking camp, discover Italy’s natural beauty on a road trip, or frolic along the Italian Riviera, we’ve got the camp for them. We offer beginner to advanced level camps for children, ages 3 to 12 years.
Learn more about our summer camps at: http://scuola.us/summer-camps. Contact us at info@scuola.us.
Scuola Italiana Offers Free Italian Language Play group in the Pearl District
PORTLAND, OREGON October 1, 2012 – Scuola Italiana’s Italian language Mommy and Me playgroup has begun its 2012 – 13 play session. This FREE playgroup is open to all children ages 18 to 36 months.
Io e la Mamma Playgroup introduces Italian language to children through play, song, dance, game, and simple craft. The group meets on Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Zimmerman Community Center, 1542 NW 14th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (between Quimby and Raleigh). Drop-ins are always welcome, but an RSVP to info@scuola.us will reserve space in the class and allow you to be notified in advance should a session be unavoidably cancelled.
There are many benefits to learning a second language, especially at a young age. In addition to developing a lifelong ability to communicate with more people, bilingual children experience better overall school performance and enhanced problem-solving skills. Studies show that children who learn a second language early in life are more likely to become native-fluent in the second language. Being bilingual can even provide a competitive edge in our increasingly global workforce.
Established in 2006, Scuola Italiana is the only Italian language school for children in the Portland metropolitan area. In addition to Io e la Mamma Playgroup, Scuola Italiana provides a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, after-school, weekend, and evening language classes for children and adults, and summer language camps for children. Each year, Scuola Italiana holds an annual Festa di Carnevale, an authentic Italian costume party for students and supporters.
Scuola Italiana di Portland’s mission is to promote the Italian language and culture to children and adults in a student-centered environment, nurturing responsible, global citizens by providing cross-cultural understanding and fostering a deep appreciation for world civilizations that intersect with the Italian culture.
For more information about classes or to RSVP for Io e la Mamma Playgroup, please email info@scuola.us.
Upcoming Play Sessions
October: 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012
November: 2, 9, 16 & 30, 2012
December: 7, 14 & 21, 2012
January: 25, 2013
February: 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2013
March: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013
April: 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013
May: 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2013
June: 7 & 14, 2013
Scuola Italiana to Add Classes in Hillsboro
PORTLAND, OREGON July 20,2012 – Are you interested in taking Italian culture and language lessons in Hillsboro?
As early as fall 2012, we may begin to offer classes in Hillsboro. Classes offered will be based on expressed interest in the Hillsboro and surrounding communities. Classes are may include the following:
- Beginning Class for Children
- Advanced Class for Children
- Beginning Class for Adults
In order to make the final decision, we need to hear from all interested parties. Please pass this information along to others. Let us know what you think at info@scuola.us
with your comments and suggestions.
Scuola Italiana di Portland accepts new enrollment all year!
La Scuola Italiana di Portland is an Italian language and cultural enrichment program that expands students’ language abilities and cultural perspectives in a fun, creative environment.
We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for adults, children ages 3 through 12 and a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool for 3 to 4 year olds.
La Scuola, a 501-c3 non-profit organization, has grown from a small group of dedicated families to a thriving children’s language program with over 30 students. If you have a love of the Italian culture or simply the desire for you or your kids to discover the richness of learning a second language, we invite you to join us.
The Scuola Italiana di Portland is now accepting new enrollments.
