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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:OverviewIn this course\, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids\, ghost apparitions\, huge marine monsters\, heroes with superpowers\, UFOs\, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities\, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class\, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Whenever possible\, we will meet specialists in world history and science to interview them and work on more formal conversation skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. ScheduleTime: 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.  PaymentTuition 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.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-i/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20240904T170249Z
CREATED:20231206T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T170249Z
UID:10000115-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:OverviewRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history. Novice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions This is the first of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I. SchedulingTime: 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.  Typography is the art and technique\nTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible\, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces\, point size\, line length\, line-spacing (leading)\, letter-spacing (tracking)\, and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning). PaymentTuition 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.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part-i/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20240904T182342Z
CREATED:20230818T054444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T182342Z
UID:10000017-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Be ready for the Global Seal of Biliteracy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-in-high-school-romana-la-liceu-ages-14-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20240319T192607Z
CREATED:20240209T193735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192607Z
UID:10000162-1711929600-1718409599@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this course\, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids\, ghost apparitions\, huge marine monsters\, heroes with superpowers\, UFOs\, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities\, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class\, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Whenever possible\, we will meet specialists in world history and science to interview them and work on more formal conversation skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nThe times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.\nNext Course\nImprove your Reading\, Writing\, and Speaking Skills\, Part III.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20241220T191803Z
CREATED:20231206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T191803Z
UID:10000116-1708905600-1718409599@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Part II: pre-ALTA Romanian in High School/ Română la Liceu (Ages 14-17)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewUnique in the US\, the program “Româna la Liceu”\, launched in 2016 with great success. This program is addressed to students from WA State\, and nationwide\, to help them earn high school credits for their heritage language by taking the ALTA Exam\, and possibly the Global Seal of Biliteracy. These diplomas will help with their admission process to highly-ranked universities in the US. Our method combines reading comprehension and grammar with interactive communicative methods. Groups of 4-7 students / 60 min\, weekly. This class is Part II of the pre-Romanian in High School series. SchedulingTime: 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.  PaymentTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).We offer need-based scholarships. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. Next CourseRomanian in High School/Română la Liceu (Fall 2024): 10 x 90 minute lessons
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-in-high-school-romana-la-liceu-ages-14-17-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20240118T201511Z
CREATED:20231206T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201511Z
UID:10000119-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers (Ages 10-13)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis 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 SchedulingTime: 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.  PaymentTuition 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.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-pioneers-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20240925T170917Z
CREATED:20231130T211133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T170917Z
UID:10000114-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes (Ages 6-9)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. SchedulingTime: 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.  PaymentTuition 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.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-ages-6-9-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20240210T183207Z
CREATED:20230824T225728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T183207Z
UID:10000018-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Romanian (Ages 6+)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/introduction-to-romanian-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20240118T203446Z
CREATED:20240118T201706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T203446Z
UID:10000136-1704672000-1711151999@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Winter Semester Courses
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/winter-semester-courses/
CATEGORIES:Education,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240209T180000
DTSTAMP:20240118T201512Z
CREATED:20230818T031004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201512Z
UID:10000012-1696240800-1707501600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Culture and Civilisation Through Media (Intermediate/Advanced)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-culture-and-civilisation-through-media-intermediate-advanced/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T180000
DTSTAMP:20240118T201513Z
CREATED:20230825T162637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201513Z
UID:10000019-1696240800-1702663200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History: Part II
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T180000
DTSTAMP:20231130T190531Z
CREATED:20230818T042914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T190531Z
UID:10000015-1696240800-1702663200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History: Part I
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T180000
DTSTAMP:20230907T145439Z
CREATED:20230818T040119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T145439Z
UID:10000014-1696240800-1702663200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers (Ages 10-13)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-explorers-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T180000
DTSTAMP:20230906T224823Z
CREATED:20230818T035248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T224823Z
UID:10000013-1696240800-1702663200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes (Ages 6-9)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-ages-6-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T180000
DTSTAMP:20240118T201513Z
CREATED:20230815T191520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201513Z
UID:10000010-1696240800-1702663200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-ages-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230929T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T210000
DTSTAMP:20240217T000940Z
CREATED:20231002T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T000940Z
UID:10000110-1696012200-1696021200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Wine Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Evening of Romanian Wine Tasting and Giving Teodora Bernadeta Baba\, President and Owner of Teinnovadora\, will takes us on a journey exploring a curated selection of fine Romanian wines. Indulge your senses at our exquisite wine tasting fundraiser\, where every sip supports our ARCS mission to create social change through film\, art\, and education. You can win rare wines\, books\, dining experiences (a dinner for two at Pizzeria La Rocca in Seattle\, which includes a house wine)\, handcrafted chocolates from The Nom Nom Stop in Lacey\, and more. This event promises an enchanting evening of Romanian wine tales and a cultural experience. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 10th Edition!Register at the link below. *Must be 21 or over to attend. Romanian Wine TalesSeptember 29\, 6:30pm3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104Seattle\, WA 98112 *Free parking on premises
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-wine-tales/
LOCATION:ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\, 3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230603T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T003150Z
CREATED:20230907T001318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T003150Z
UID:10000066-1685793600-1685800800@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Cooking Courses with Irina Georgescu
DESCRIPTION:We have added more dates to our series of cooking courses with Irina Georgescu! Her cook books Carpathia and Tava have received wide acclaim. Tava has been recently nominated for a James Beard Award! \nJoin us on more culinary adventures as Irina teaches us about Romanian dishes from around the country\, infused with cultural and historical references. \nJune 3\, 12-2pm PST – Romanian Mezze \nCovrigi – bread loops filled with ham: an iconic street food staple made with a very simple dough where the quantity of oil is key to how they turn out. Irina will explain the variations before you start preparing the recipe. \nFasole Bătută – garlicky white bean spread served with caramelised onions: a wonderful alternative to chickpea hummus\, light and packed full of flavour. \nCiușpais – Zucchini (Courgette) Dip \n  \n  \nJuly 2\, 12-2pm PST – Romanian Vegetarian Meal \nPlăcintă cu caise – Apricot Pie \nCiulama de ciuperci – mushrooms with garlicky sour cream white sauce \nCourses are $30 each. \nRegister and pay at the links below. After you pay\, you will receive the zoom link and ingredient list so you can be ready for your culinary and cultural adventure with Irina! \nA recording of the class will be available for 7 days for paid registrants. \nThis course series is organized by ARCS with support from ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. \nIrina Georgescu\nIrina Georgescu is a UK food writer and author from Romania\, whose work draws on her Eastern European heritage. She writes with integrity and respesct towards this rich heritage\, and constantly raises the profile of Romanian culinary identity\, bringing forward traditions and realities little known outside of her country. \nHer first book\, ‘Carpathia\, food from the heart of Romania’ was shortlisted by the UK Guild of Food Writers for the Best International Cookbook Award\, while its German translation was awarded a Silver Feather by the German Culinary Academy. The book was also translated into Hungarian and Dutch. Her second book\, ‘Tava\, Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania and Beyond’ is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today’s cuisine in Romania. A German translation is due in February 2023. \nHome
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-cooking-courses-with-irina-georgescu/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Education,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T140000
DTSTAMP:20250110T030350Z
CREATED:20230830T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T030350Z
UID:10000023-1682856000-1682863200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Pies (plăcinte) with Irina Georgescu
DESCRIPTION:Online Cooking Class with Irina Georgescu\n \nOur Romanian cooking series with Irina Georgescu continues! \nThere’s nothing more Romanian than the pies called plăcinte. Prized as an easy-to-eat\, satisfying street food staple\, plăcinte also take different forms across the country. \nTogether with author Irina Georgescu\, you will bake one of the most popular plăcinte: Romanian apple pie. \nIt features a not-too-sweet filling studded with raisins and walnuts that allows the apples to take centre stage. You’ll learn how to make a supple and easy-to-make dough that uses a secret ingredient (hint: it’s sour cream) to guarantee a delicious and traditional pie. \nWhile this is in the oven\, we’ll make a savoury cheese pastry from Dobrogea in south-eastern Romania\, called șuberec. You will learn about the rich ethnic diversity of this region in Romania\, and the variations of this iconic pastry. If you can resist eating them as soon as they’re done\, Irina will also teach you a quick cabbage slaw with a refreshing dressing that pairs perfectly with the rich\, cheesy pastry. \nIn this course\, you will make: \nApple pie\, plăcintă cu mere \nFried cheese pie\, șuberec \nCabbage salad\, salată de varză \nThe menu is for 4 people. The dishes are vegetarian but not dairy and gluten-free. Duration: 90 minutes. \nCourse fee: $30 (Please scroll down to pay) \nRegister HERE \nAfter you register and pay\, you will receive the recipes so you can be ready for your culinary and cultural adventure with Irina! \nMore cooking courses added here!\nThis course series is organized by ARCS with support from ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. \n  \n\nIrina Georgescu \nIrina Georgescu is a UK food writer and author from Romania\, whose work draws on her Eastern European heritage. She writes with integrity and respesct towards this rich heritage\, and constantly raises the profile of Romanian culinary identity\, bringing forward traditions and realities little known outside of her country. \nHer first book\, ‘Carpathia\, food from the heart of Romania’ was shortlisted by the UK Guild of Food Writers for the Best International Cookbook Award\, while its German translation was awarded a Silver Feather by the German Culinary Academy. The book was also translated into Hungarian and Dutch. Her second book\, ‘Tava\, Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania and Beyond’ is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today’s cuisine in Romania. A German translation is due in February 2023.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-pies-placinte-with-irina-georgescu/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230423T180000
DTSTAMP:20240217T002656Z
CREATED:20230907T001611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T002656Z
UID:10000067-1682161200-1682272800@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:International Children's Friendship Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARCS is excited to participate at this year’s International Children’s Friendship Festival! We will share a table with members from the local Moldovan community to promote Romania and Moldova\, so please come stop by! \nInternational Children’s Friendship Festival is an event that is run by children and features performances by children. Various nationalities are represented through music\, folk dancing and art. The children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing the rich tapestry of the world’s cultures. \nThe event is well-established and recognized in the Northwest as a volunteer-run festival with a loyal crowd and an increasing number of new children every year. The festival is annually recognized by proclamations of several elected officials in Washington State. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nOur reach goes beyond the borders of Washington State\, all the way to the other side of the world.  Over the years we have had the pleasure to host guests performers from Republic of Seychelles\, Mongolia and Mexico. They’ve come all the way to Seattle to share their culture with the children of Pacific Northwest.  Not only was this a once in a lifetime experience for those children\, but it also provided an opportunity for the local children to mingle with and learn about people from very different backgrounds. \nLearn more about the festival here.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/international-childrens-friendship-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T203000
DTSTAMP:20250108T210635Z
CREATED:20230907T001956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T210635Z
UID:10000068-1682018100-1682022600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:College Admissions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our college admissions workshop is back! Join us April 20 at 7:15pm for a free informational session about the best practices when planning your college experience. *Please note the workshop has been rescheduled.  \nARCS has a track record for helping high school students from the Romanian community make their college applications stand out and get accepted to very selective colleges (Harvard\, UC Berkeley\, Duke University\, and more). \nRSVP\nThe presentation is done by experienced ARCS volunteers\, with the support of the Holy Three Hierarchs Church. There are no obligations and no expectations for paid services. \nIf you are a high school student looking for volunteer opportunities\, please emails us at contact@arcsproject.org \nIulian Calinov\niulian.calinov@arcsproject.org \n\n\nIulian Calinov was born in Bucharest Romania. Iulian holds a masters degree in Electrical Engineering from the Politehnica University of Bucharest and a Masters of Business Administration in Corporate Finance jointly from Bucharest School of Economics and Université du Québec à Montréal. Iulian has worked as an Assistant Professor with the Politechnica University of Bucharest for 6 years after graduation\, teaching Control Theory\, Digital Control\, Microprocessor Systems\, Electric Drives and Microeconomics. After a brief stint as a Treasurer for Philip Moris in Romania\, Iulian moved to the United States to work for Microsoft in Redmond\, WA in 1998. Currently\, Iulian is a Program Manager with Facebook\, and serves the Romanian community in Seattle as a Honorary Consul on Romania as well as the Secretary of Romanian American Society of Washington State.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/college-admissions-workshop/
LOCATION:Holy Three Hierarchs Romanian Orthodox Church\, 6402 226th St SW\, Mountlake Terrace\, 98043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTSTAMP:20230907T002845Z
CREATED:20230907T002157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T002845Z
UID:10000069-1681776000-1683158399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:GiveBIG for Our Youth
DESCRIPTION:The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US. \nThe award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. \nIn the past years the award has helped the 60+ recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard and many others. \nGranted by the American Romanian Cultural Society\, in partnership with the Romanian United Fund and Alianța\, and with the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. The Award Ceremony will be hosted at the Alianța Gala in Washington D.C. in November 2023. With the support or ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. \nEarly giving starts April 18! With your donation we can make an even bigger impact for our Romanian-American youth! \nCommunity Partners: \n        \n  \nGiveBIG \n     \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/givebig-for-our-youth/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T180000
DTSTAMP:20230907T003638Z
CREATED:20230907T002613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T003638Z
UID:10000071-1680523200-1686938400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:ARCS Romanian Heritage Language and Culture School - Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in stimulating your children’s creativity\, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage?   \nOur Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children\, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian\, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address holisitically the bi-cultural identity of our students through project-based activities\, play\, authentic sources\, critical thinking\, and meaningful interactions with their families and communities. Our students gain pride and confidence as heritage language speakers and learners of Romanian\, while developing a global understanding of the world. \nWe are the first Romanian secular community-based school to have developed a teaching curriculum according to the priciples of HERITAGE EDUCATION\, since 2016. \nOur current students come from numerous regions in the US. We can accommodate to various time zones and have demonstrated experience teaching multiple levels and age groups. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION is now OPEN  for ages 6+. Please REGISTER HERE. We will contact you to schedule a brief language evaluation\, if necessary. Please see the payment options below after you register. \nPayment Options\nMost of our courses cost 25$/hour\, $250 for 10 sessions in the spring quarter 2023. \nWe offer a 15% discount for students who have previously taken three classes with us. \nPlease scroll down to chose the payment option right for you. Thank you. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nCalendar & Holidays\nWe 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.  \nSpring Quarter: April 3 – June 16 \n\nSpring break: April 10-14
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/arcs-romanian-heritage-language-and-culture-school-spring-2023/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230305T150000
DTSTAMP:20240217T012218Z
CREATED:20240217T012109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T012218Z
UID:10000168-1678021200-1678028400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Mărțișoare Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spring celebration of “Mărțișor” and March 8! The name "Mărțișor" is a diminutive of March (Martie in Romanian). It is believed that the person who wears the red and white string would enjoy a prosperous and healthy year. Read more HERE  The wearing of “mărțișoare” also coincides with March 8\, International Women’s Day or the traditional Mother’s Day in Romania. We invite children of Romanian heritage for a free creative workshop where they can learn how to make their own “mărțișoare” and honor their moms in their own special way.  Please fill out the registration form for each child. Register HERE We are waiting for you at: MLK Fame Community Center3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104Seattle\, WA 9812
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/martisoare-workshop/
LOCATION:ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\, 3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T180000
DTSTAMP:20230907T004706Z
CREATED:20230907T004706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T004706Z
UID:10000074-1668686400-1679680800@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Global Competence Certificate Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing celebration of the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Language Speakers via Zoom on June 28\, 6:00-7:30 pm PDT. \nWe’ll be recognizing the students who have successfully tested and qualified for the State Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal of Biliteracy\, as well as those who  completed the Global Competence Certificate portfolio developed during this unique program. \nAbout the grant program\nIn August 2020\, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department awarded a first-ever grant to Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver\, WA\, to develop an online program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\, and Spanish. The project has supported the students to develop proficiency in their Heritage Language\, while also preparing a portfolio for the Global Competence Certificate in their Heritage Language (and/or in English)\, through the World Affairs Council in Seattle. Our students also had the opportunity to complete World Language Competency-Based Credit testing to earn high school credits in Romanian and potentially qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.  A number have also qualified for the Global Seal of Biliteracy https://theglobalseal.com/. \nFor registration please visit https://www.internationaledwa.org/events/hl-grant-global-competence-award-ceremony-2022/
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/global-competence-certificate-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T180000
DTSTAMP:20230907T004301Z
CREATED:20230907T004219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T004301Z
UID:10000073-1668686400-1679680800@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Global Competence Certificate for Romanian Heritage Speakers- 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:ARCS is proud to announce that we received funds from The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department to continue our program started in 2020\, in partnership with Wenatchee Public Schools\, in WA State. We will develop a year-long remote-learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, together with Russian and Spanish speaking instructors\, students and communiy representatives. \nThe project-based curriculum will integrate content and functional language (such as writing or presenting summaries\, narratives\, descriptions\, etc.) through synchronous interactive classes through Zoom and with online videos. Engaging\, culturally and developmentally appropriate activities will be offered in a flexible way so that students’ learning experiences are personalized to their needs and interests. Over the year\, the students would be developing evidence (in the Heritage Language) for their Global Competence Certificate in the areas of Global Learning\, International Engagement\, and Language and Intercultural Learning. Resources from this program will be open to teachers\, schools\, students\, and families throughout the state and adaptable to other languages and cultures. \nThe project will support the students to develop their language proficiency and literacy in their Heritage Language culminating in ALTA testing\, while also preparing a portfolio for the Global Competence Certificate in the Heritage Language (and English too\, if they like) through the World Affairs Council in Seattle. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n \nUpon completion of the program\, students will also have the opportunity to complete World Language Competency-Based Credit testing to earn high school credits in their language and potentially qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy.  They may also qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy https://theglobalseal.com/. \nThe grant will also fund a series of workshops for teachers throughout the state to learn more about effective Heritage Language teaching practices. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. Or contact: \n\nDr. Michele Anciaux Aoki\, Grant Project Manager\nintledwa@gmail.com\nDr. Ileana Marin\, Romanian Program Lead Instructor\nileana.marin@arcsproject.org\nRyan Hauck\, Education Director\, World Affairs Council\nrhauck@world-affairs.org\n\nView our presentation at the WAFLT 2020 Virtual Conference. \n \nClick on the links below to register:  \n1) Thursday\, August 25 at 6:30pm PST \n2) Monday\, August 29 at 6:30pm PST \n3) Monday\, September 12 at 6:30pm PST \n4) Thursday\, September 15 at 6:30pm PST Focus on Ukrainian \n5) Monday\, September 26 at 6:30pm PST Focus on Ukrainian \n6) Monday\, October 17\, 2022 06:30-07:30 PM Pacific Time \nCome learn more about the new Heritage Language Grant for the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers. \nWhat:  \nYear-long remote-learning program for students to earn the Global Competence Certificate for Heritage Speakers and the Global Seal of Biliteracy. \nWho:  \nPublic high school heritage speakers of Romanian. The students need to have intermediate knowledge of Romanian. \nWhen: \nThe program will run October 2022 through June 2023. \nHow Much: \nThe program is free for qualified public high school students\, but space is very limited. \nTo receive our email announcements please fill in this contact form. To access this information in Romanian go here. \n \nQ: Who can register for this program? \nA: Because of the state grant funding through OSPI Migrant/Bilingual\, this program is only open to students attending public high schools in Washington state. \nQ: What is the cost of the program? \nA: The cost of the program is funded by the state grant\, so there are no registration fees required of students and their families. \nQ: When does the program begin? \nA: We are planning to recruit students during December and expect to begin the program mid-January. \nFor more details about the program please go here. \nPartners: \nWenatchee Public Schools \nEthnic Heritage Council \nSlavic East European Teachers Association of Washington \nWashington Association for Language Teaching \nWashington State Coalition for International Education \nWorld Affairs Council Global Classroom.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/global-competence-certificate-for-romanian-heritage-speakers-2022-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle Public Library\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20250327T155844Z
CREATED:20230907T004412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T155844Z
UID:10000072-1664755200-1671235199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:ARCS Romanian Heritage Language and Culture School - Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in stimulating your children’s creativity\, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage?   \nOur Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children\, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian\, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address holisitically the bi-cultural identity of our students through project-based activities\, play\, authentic sources\, critical thinking\, and meaningful interactions with their families and communities. Our students gain pride and confidence as heritage language speakers and learners of Romanian\, while developing a global understanding of the world. \nWe are the first Romanian secular community-based school to have developed a teaching curriculum according to the priciples of HERITAGE EDUCATION\, since 2016. \nOur current students come from numerous regions in the US. We can accommodate to various time zones and have demonstrated experience teaching multiple levels and age groups. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION is now OPEN  for ages 6+. Please REGISTER HERE. We will contact you to schedule a brief language evaluation\, if necessary. Please see the payment options below after you register. \nPayment Options\nMost of our courses cost 25$/hour\, $250 for 10 sessions in the winter quarter 2023. \nWe offer a 15% discount for students who have previously taken three classes with us. \nPlease scroll down to chose the payment option right for you. Thank you. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nCalendar & Holidays\nWe 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.  \nFall Quarter: October 3 – December 16 \n\nThanksgiving break: November 21-25\n\nWinter Quarter: January 9 – March 24 \n\nMid-winter break: February 20-24\n\nSpring Quarter: April 3 – June 16 \n\nSpring break: April 10-14
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/arcs-romanian-heritage-language-and-culture-school-fall-2022/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTSTAMP:20230908T211002Z
CREATED:20230907T021530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T211002Z
UID:10000075-1651536000-1651708799@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:GiveBIG 2022
DESCRIPTION:Give BIG 2022 supports WA-based non-profit organizations providing needed services\, fighting for a better world\, caring for the environment\, and expanding our horizons through art\, culture and learning. ARCS is proud to participate in this campaign for the fourth time. Encourage your friends\, family\, and co-workers to join you in supporting ARCS to offer access to Romanian heritage\, education and culture locally\, and at the national level through our virtual programs. \nDonate here to support ARCS: https://www.wagives.org/organization/arcsproject \nThanks to your generosity\, we would like to raise $3500 to partially cover the move-in costs in our new location at the MLK Community Center in Seattle\, as well as our rebranding process that includes new logo to accommodate other locations in the US\, and new web design for our education and film pages. \nStay tuned in May as we launch our amazing new logo and web design!
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/givebig-2022/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220402T110000
DTSTAMP:20250108T215729Z
CREATED:20230907T021852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T215729Z
UID:10000076-1648893600-1648897200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:College Admissions #5 - College Financial Aid Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Paying for college can be daunting\, but in this workshop we’ll break down the process of applying for financial aid. We’ll look at what are the different options and outline what steps you need to take. \nOur special guest\, Dr. Diana Barbu\, returns to our college admission series with more insightful infomation. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Ileana Marin. \n-Understand college financial aid (how to apply and what you can get) \n-Determine out of pocket costs and compare colleges \n-Ask for more aid \nRegister HERE. \n \nDiana Barbu\n\n\nDr. Barbu worked for more than 12 years in college and university administration in executive and senior-level positions. She served as the Associate Vice-Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness at St. Thomas University\, Director of Research and Data Analytics at Miami Dade College\, and Director of Academic Programs at the State University System of Florida – Board of Governors. Throughout this time\, she learned a lot about college admissions and student success strategies. \nShe earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University\, a Master in Communication from Rutgers University\, and a Bachelor in Computer Science and Mathematics from the North University of Baia Mare. \nShe published a book on Financial Aid and is in the process of publishing the 2nd one on College Admissions. The Ultimate College Financial Aid Guide: Understand the Aid Offer & Ask for More Money is available on Amazon.com and was ranked in the top 5 in various categories. The second book will be available on Amazon soon. \nShe is committed to helping students graduate in 4 years with the least amount of debt. \nShe lives in Florida with her husband Adrian. \nConnect with her on: \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-barbu-ph-d-4a65713/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeTalk.Us \nEmail: diana.barbu@gmail.com \n \nIleana Marin\, Ph.D.\nileana.marin@arcsproject.org \n\n\nIleana Marin teaches interdisciplinary courses at the University of Washington in Seattle and at the Center of Excellence in Image Studies at the University of Bucharest. Her long-standing academic career on both sides of the ocean has given her the opportunity to establish contacts between Romanian and American scholars\, artists\, and institutions. She\, thus\, initiated the first UW Exploration Seminar to Romania\, and to Eastern Europe\, and opened the fund for Romanian Studies\, hoping that Romanian language will be taught regularly in Seattle. With a BA in Romanian and a PhD. in Comparative Literature from the University of Bucharest (2000)\, and one in Textual Studies from the UW (2011)\, Ileana is a strong believer in the power of education and bilingualism. In ARCS\, she advocates the expansion of the Romanian language programs in the US and for disseminating the most recent Romanian cultural achievements. On her agenda as president\, Ileana Marin has two major tasks: board development and recruitment to ensure the successful implementation of ARCS mission through meaningful programs. \n\n\n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/college-admissions-5-college-financial-aid-workshop/
CATEGORIES:College Admission Workshops,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T113000
DTSTAMP:20250109T222336Z
CREATED:20230907T022853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T222336Z
UID:10000077-1647079200-1647084600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Space\, New Technologies and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Month with us! Join us for this event honoring the work of women scientists and their pioneer spirit. \nOur first workshop features Dr. Ioana Cozmuta\, Romanian American world expert in materials\, microgravity and space. \nThis event inaugurates a special Speakers Series as part of the Heritage Language Program Grant\, awarded by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department to the Wenatchee School District and other local organizations\, ARCS among them\, to develop a year-long remote learning program for Heritage Language speakers of Romanian\, Russian\,  Spanish and Ukrainian. Other upcoming events will feature speakers representing the Ukrainian\, Russian and Spanish-speaking communities included in the grant. \nRegister HERE. \nEvent organized in partnership with World Affairs Council -Global Classroom\, the Ethnic Heritage Council\, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Migrant/Bilingual Department and Wenatchee School District. \nMore about This Event: \nSince 1961\, when Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly to and successfully return from space\, humanity has made unprecedented leaps in the exploration of space such as setting foot on the surface of the Moon through the Apollo missions and permanently inhabiting the International Space Station for the past two decades! \nThe year 2010 marked yet another important transformation with SpaceX’s first successful orbital flight operated by a commercial company set to increase the frequency\, reduce the price and broadening opportunities to access space. Not only has space technology continued to advance rapidly; SpaceX’s success has laid the grounds for a wave of commercial companies and private investments currently building and expanding infrastructure in low earth orbit and beyond. \nThe benefits of space extend well beyond technological advancements. They impact every single aspect of our life on Earth from forecasting natural disasters and sustainable utilization of natural resources to enabling remote healthcare\, climate change monitoring and disaster management to name a few. The United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has captured how space is supporting the Sustainable Development Goals under the Space4SDG’s branding. \nAs the New Space movement continues to grow so does its reach and impact on our day-to-day life. Next on the horizon is a new wave of companies developing technologies and manufacturing processes that will ultimately result in moving Earth manufacturing into space. From designing superior materials and products without gravity to leveraging on direct access to space solar power\, vacuum\, and ultra-low temperatures such a shift will be a strong correcting force to counterbalance pollution and greenhouse gas emissions\, severe degradation of Earth ecosystem services\, loss of biodiversity\, climate change\, etc. \nEnabling civil society the experience of flying into space it is foreseen that it will trigger a mass-scale shift in humanity’s own awareness and accelerate the path towards enlightenment through propagating the Overview effect – that miraculous sense of awe and deep respect towards the uniqueness of life on planet Earth\, our only home amongst the stars. \nIoana Cozmuta\n\n\nDr. Ioana Cozmuța is the founder and CEO of G-space Inc (https://www.zerogspace.com)\, a women-owned B-corporations and a reflection of Ioana’s passions: to discover and build opportunities for socio-economic benefit at the confluence of Space and Earth and to mentor and inspire the new generation towards a more prosperous future for humanity. Ioana holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Groningen\, the Netherlands and she is an alumnus of Caltech and Stanford University. During her career at NASA and in the industry spanning two decades\, Ioana has built a legacy on transforming the status quo\, opening new avenues for innovation\, collaboration\, space technology commercialization and public-private partnerships. The current fiber optics manufacturing in space has its origin in a paper published in 2017. Dr. Cozmuța is a TedEx Future Spoiler (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlsGhC3G1d8)\, a keynote/speaker and lecturer. She has co/authored over 200 scientific articles\, technical reports and newspaper interviews; webinars and podcasts.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/space-new-technologies-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Education,TALKS (Romanian Explorers)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20230908T210956Z
CREATED:20230907T023613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T210956Z
UID:10000079-1646611200-1655510399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:ARCS Heritage Language and Culture School - Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in stimulating your children’s creativity\, nourish their bicultural and bilingual heritage?   \nOur Romanian Heritage Language School offers innovative virtual classes and workshops for children\, youth and adults with Romanian background or with an interest to learn Romanian\, nationwide. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education to nourish bilingualism and address holisitically the bi-cultural identity of our students through project-based activities\, play\, authentic sources\, critical thinking\, and meaningful interactions with their families and communities. Our students gain pride and confidence as heritage language speakers and learners of Romanian\, while developing a global understanding of the world. \nWe are the first Romanian secular community-based school to have developed a teaching curriculum according to the priciples of HERITAGE EDUCATION\, since 2016. We are looking for partners and happy to share our methodology with other communities in the Romanian diaspora. Please write to Otilia Baraboi at otilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org to find out more about our programs and possible collaborations with your communities. \nOur current students come from numerous regions in the US. We can accommodate to various time zones and have demonstrated experience teaching multiple levels and age groups. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION OPENS on February 4\, 2022. Please REGISTER HERE. \nWe will contact you to schedule a brief language evaluation. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please contact Otilia Baraboi at otilia.baraboi@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nPayment Options\nMost of our courses cost 25$/hour\, 350 for 14 sessions in the spring semester 2022. Please scroll down to chose the payment option right for you. Thank you. \nCalendar and Holidays\nWe 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.  \nInstruction Weeks ( Mar 7-  Jun 17): \n•Week of March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n•Week of April 4\, 18\, 25 \n•Week of May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \n• Week of June 1\, 6\, 13 \nHolidays:  \n• Spring Break: April 11-15 \n• Memorial Day: May 27\, 30
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/arcs-heritage-language-and-culture-school-spring-2022/
CATEGORIES:Education
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