Bonjour,
Three items this week.
Nouvelles des écoles
Scott Middle School Spotlight in The Immersion Conversation
The Spring 2026 issue of The Immersion Conversation features Scott Middle School’s DLI program in a full spotlight, written by lead French immersion teacher Mandy Migues. The piece highlights their new SMS Community French Table, where older native Louisiana French speakers — many punished for speaking French in school as children — now sit and converse with the next generation learning the language through immersion. Worth reading. Thanks to LPSS School Board Member Roddy Bergeron for flagging it.
Nouvelles des écoles
KPLC Covers the French Spelling Bee at Gillis Elementary
KPLC ran a great piece last week on the French spelling bee at Gillis Elementary, featuring students from both Gillis and Prien Lake. Organizer Marie Guizonne told the station she hopes to keep it going for years to come. Good visibility for our Calcasieu immersion community.
Read it here: KPLC: French spelling bee celebrates bilingual education at Gillis Elementary
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Save the Date: Le Grand Pique-Nique 2027
Le Grand Pique-Nique 2027 will be Saturday, March 6, at Erath City Park, hosted by LeBlanc Elementary as they complete their first full K-5 immersion cycle. More details this fall.
À bientôt,
Matthew Diez
Président, Louisiana Parents for French Immersion
president@lpfi.net
www.lpfi.net
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