Le Cercle Français!!!!

Le Cercle Français de NSHS!

Club devise: Saisissez le jour! (seize the day)

Purpose: To explore and enjoy aspects of French life and culture it may not be possible to experience in class. Language ability and grades are not issues: just an open mind and the willingness to have fun in a French atmosphere!

Préparation pour 2017-18! J

·        For the first time in Smith history we are planning to have elections in the Spring so incoming officers will be able to plan and prepare for one of the most exciting years in French department history.

·        People take French to be able to make friends using another language, to explore new cultures and to make themselves ready for a global world professionally. (and because it’s fun: the music alone is worth the price of admission J)

·        This year has been a blast: the guest speakers, the wonderful field trip, the connection with Morocco, the music, the video conference and parties have been unforgettable. Next year we have the opportunity once again to make even more connections with the French speaking world!

·        Here are just some of the events and activities the new officers will be facilitating and presiding over. Once again, the leadership of the club is the most important ingredient for the success of the year: passion, energy and availability are key components of great officers! The new president will be asked to appoint or oversee the election of additional officers who are new to the program in the fall.

A few of the events French club officers will help plan! (the president will add/enhance/make suggestions and changes)

September/October:

·       first video conference with France! J

·       guest speaker: French Africa

·       Find host families for French kids

·       Field trip: Saisissez le jour! Art, soul and body

·       Field trip: World Affairs Council International Career Day

November/December:

·       Planning field trips for French kid visit!

·       Christmas party

·       Second video conference

January/February:

·       Contest prep and signup

·       Second guest speaker: francophone country

·       Party? Movie?

·       Third video conference

March/April:

·       Contest

·       Plan for French student stay + get ready for the visit

·       Pick up kids from airport

·       3 field trips to discover DFW culture J

·       Take kids back to airport

May: End of year celebration

Last video conference:

Summer: visit France?