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Romanian Pioneers (Ages 10-13)
Overview
This class aims to help students explore and embrace their Romanian identity and heritage. They will discover Romanian illustrous figures and find inspiration in their pioneer spirit, courage and tenacity. The students will interact with real Romanian role models while developing a global perspective of their place into the world as bilingual and bicultural citizens. Basic knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly sessions
Registration
Please REGISTER here, then scroll down to pay.
After you register and pay, you will receive a confirmation email.
New students will receive a link to sign up for a brief placement test on Zoom.
Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.
Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).
New students must register for placement test.
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
Instructor
Elena Constantin
When she was little, Elena told her mother that she would continue reading children’s stories when she grew up. Her mother would laugh and tell her that eventually she would change her mind.
Elena grew up, and she is still interested in children’s literature and also child development. She taught high school in Bucharest, Romania. In the Seattle area, she was a presenter for the public library’s World Language Story Time program, and volunteered for ARCS Seattle for their programs for children.
Elena understands the challenges and the effort it takes for children with Romanian heritage living outside Romania to learn and speak Romanian. She has heard more than once from adults with Romanian ancestry, that they wish they had learned or spoken more Romanian. She believes the time and effort it takes children to improve their heritage language is an investment into their future, and their ability to navigate who they are in the world.