WES Foreign Language Club
​Bonjour! Hola! Ni Hao! Wie Geht’s!​
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​The WES Foreign Language Club is an extra-curricular, after-school program available to Grades 1 through 5 each Fall and Spring. ​​We offer high-quality, fun, introductory language instruction for kids. Your children can continue learning a language they enjoy or try a new one! Our classes correspond to those offered at Strath Haven Middle School.​
2026 Fall WES Foreign Language Club
The WES Foreign Language Club welcomes new and returning students this Fall. Classes start in October for 10 weeks and are available for Grades 1 through 5. ​All classes are held at WES after school. Each class is limited to 12 students.
Tuition is $200 per child for the semester.
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​​​Classes start the week of October 5th for 10 weeks. No classes the week of November 23rd during Fall Break.​​​
Course Schedules​​
​​​Monday Classes​​​ - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
​Spanish 1 for 1st & 2nd Grades
French for 1st - 5th Grades
Mandarin for 1st - 5th Grades​​
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10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 (no class), 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
Make up dates: 1/4, 1/11
*NO CLASS on 11/23
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​Wednesday Classes - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Spanish 2 for 3rd - 5th Grades
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10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (no class), 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
Make up dates: 1/6, 1/13
*NO CLASS on 11/25
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Thursday Classes - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
German for 1st - 5th Grades
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10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 (no class), 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Make up dates: 1/7, 1/14
*NO CLASS on 11/26
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Language Teachers​​​​​​
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French - Clem Perry-Briffeuil
Bonjour tout le monde! My name is Clem. I was born and raised in Namur, Belgium, and later lived in Brussels while attending college. I have been living in Pennsylvania for almost 8 years, and I am excited to share my love of the French language and the many cultures that speak it! I have a slightly unusual teaching background. For many years, I taught circus arts (trapeze, hula hoop, juggling...) to children ages 5–15, and I love finding ways to make learning active, playful, and engaging. In French class, we will sing, play games, move, and explore the language through fun. I want students to feel comfortable understanding simple, everyday situations in French. I hope to give them the confidence to be curious, take chances, and feel brave enough to introduce themselves, talk about who they are, and share the things they like in French. All levels are welcome!
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Mandarin - Yue Zhou
ä½ å¥½, everyone! I am Yue Zhou, and I can't wait to be your Mandarin club teacher! It has been an honor sharing the beauty of Chinese language and culture at WES for over a decade. Our club is all about making memories, playing games, and listening to stories. Get ready to explore a whole new world together - I am so excited to meet you all!
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Spanish - Luz Marina Rendon-Hepler
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German - Salem Shipeck-Matsuda
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Additional Information
​​​​​​Dismissal
Your child will go straight from their classroom at 3:30pm to language class. Parents only need to fill out a change in dismissal form in Power School if your child/children are not going to the club that day. Parent pick-up is in FRONT [Providence Rd entrance] of the building at 4:30 PM. (please arrive by 4:25pm).
Cancellations
In the event of a cancellation, the teacher will contact you at least 24 hours in advance via text message and email. For last minute cancellations, you will be notified by your teacher via text message and email, and the school will announce the class cancellation so that your child/children can follow their regular dismissal routine.
Scholarship
If the cost presents a hardship, full scholarship is available by completing an ASK Scholarship application here. Please contact Ms. Eryka Weaver, WES Counselor or the WES PTO Foreign Language Club with any questions.
Location
Wallingford Elementary School
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Contact
Please contact Lesley Underwood at lesley_underwood@yahoo.com or Kaja Giloley at giloley@gmail.com with any questions or concerns about the WES PTO Foreign Language Club.
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