ABOUT ME

Bonjour! I’m Madame Drouin, a native French speaker passionate about sharing the beauty of the French language and culture. This year, I look forward to guiding students on a journey through multiple francophone countries, exploring their rich traditions and diverse perspectives.

ABOUT THE LRES FRENCH PROGRAM

For those who are new to LRES, our French program is part of the World Language in Elementary Schools (WLES) program.  This model for early foreign-language learning offers instruction for short periods of time on a frequent basis.  The goal is to familiarize the students with a basic knowledge of French by focusing initially on listening and speaking skills.   As these skills develop, we focus on reading and writing skills.  The classes are conducted in French, with an emphasis on using the language in context, rather than practicing grammar drills.

French at LRES is not a graded subject.  We also (usually) do not give homework.  We use informal assessments to determine how your child is learning and to guide our teaching.

 ABOUT THE LRES FRENCH PROGRAM INFORMATION NIGHT

Information Meeting

October 23, 2025, 4:30 p.m. at Lake Ridge ES

November 12, 2025, 5 p.m. on Zoom

Attendance Areas

Antietam ES, Belmont ES, Kilby ES, Lake Ridge ES, Occoquan ES, Old Bridge ES, Penn ES, Rockledge ES, Springwoods ES, Vaughan ES, and Westridge ES

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