Bonjour,
As the first snowflakes begin to fall, the sight of snow outside our classroom windows is always a magical moment. The joyful choruses of “Il neige!” (It’s snowing!) echoing through the hallways mark the beginning of winter and is a favorite memory for many of us each year.
In this edition, we celebrate the achievements of our Suzuki students, whose performances in late November showcased their continued growth and hard work, and left us anxious to attend their next concerts this spring. Bravo to all EFDM musicians!
We are also proud to share that Willy LeBihan and Jennifer Lemaire represented our school at the AEFE seminar in Toronto earlier this month. This important gathering brought together leaders from French schools across North America, fostering collaboration and sharing innovative ideas to enhance French-language education worldwide.
Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that over 75 of our students will take to the stage at the Franco Center in Lewiston on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m, for a special performance of “Le Coeur de Lewiston-Maine.” This original play, written by Jennifer Lemaire, explores the rich history of Lewiston’s Franco-American community through a vibrant animal kingdom, offering an engaging and family-friendly celebration of cultural heritage.
Additionally, we are delighted to welcome two French graduate students from University of Dijon, Emma Bois and Loane Pomnof, who will be joining us for internships this spring. As we prepare for these future educators to join us in our classrooms, we are currently seeking two host families to welcome them during their stay March 3rd to March 21st.
We look forward to seeing you all at our Winter Celebration Performance this Friday, December 13th, from 2 to 3 PM at the Community Hall across from L’École! Students have been practicing their repertoire and are eagerly awaiting your attendance for this delightful performance. We are immensely proud of how much effort they have put into this event and hope to see you all there on Friday.
Information for our Ice Arena Fridays and Sugarloaf Fridays are also included below as we kick off the winter season.
For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact us at office@frenchschool.me. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Warm regards,
Emily and Willy