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Immersive language learning in a fun atmosphere
available to all rising 5th grade students
in Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Russian Academy News and Updates
Audio Files are posted on the Audio File page.
​If you have difficulty accessing the files, please e-mail STARTALK Program Director 

Our 10th Year of STARTALK begins next week!

6/18/2019

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This will be the largest VB STARTALK ever, with four elementary Russian classes and one advanced Russian class now on a par with the five Chinese classes. Before the first day on 6/24/19, students and parents should attend the Open House 6/20 6:00 PM to meet teachers and become familiar with this wonderful program. Let the fun begin! 
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We are in the News!!

3/12/2019

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Check out the Thursday, 7/19/18 Virginian-Pilot Beacon.This article was featured by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in its 7/19/18 SmartBrief!

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STARTALK 2019 applications available. Deadline is May 24.

2/5/2019

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Fifth grade students who attended the 2018 STARTALK Academy may apply online for the Advanced class.
Click to Apply
Current VBCPS fourth grade students may apply online  or via paper. Selection is made by lottery. Download and complete the brochure below or apply online at
​http://bit.ly/STARTALK2019
2019_startalk_brochure.pdf
File Size: 910 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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2018 VirginiaBeachSTARTALK featured in Blog Post!

7/6/2018

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​www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/students-learn-world-languages-in-startalk-academies/
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Russian Field Trip July 18 12:00 - 2:00 PM

7/17/2017

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​Students of Russian will participate in an in-house field trip at Providence Elementary School tomorrow. STARTALK will provide an .authentic Russian lunch and entertainment including traditional dancing, music, and folkloric instruments. Students will meet and interview members of the local Russian heritage community using their newly acquired Russian language skills..

It is essential that students wear their Russian STARTALK tee shirts and closed toe shoes for the field trip. Buses depart at 2:00 PM so plan accordingly to meet your student at the bus stop. Parent pick up will be at the side entrance by the cafetorium (site of Orientation Night). If you will be picking up your student, please arrive a few minutes prior to 2:00 PM dismissal to buses. Spasibo!
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Practice Russian with Memrise

6/27/2017

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​Memrise is a free website with short videos of native speakers for your student to practice Russian during and after the 2017 Summer STARTALK Program. The application may be downloaded to your device. (Please note that you do not need to purchase anything; the free version is fully functional.)
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DuoLingo to practice Russian

6/27/2017

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DuoLingo is a free website to support your student's Russian language learning during and after the 2017 Summer STARTALK Program. The application may be downloaded to your device.
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Welcome STARTALK Participants

6/16/2017

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We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 PM at Providence ES for  the Orientation Night. Students will meet their teachers and parents will receive important information. Staff will be on hand to answer questions you may have.
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February 27th, 2017

2/27/2017

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2017 STARTALK Post-Sessions Open Now

12/20/2016

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Your child has missed speaking Russian, learning about Russian traditions and customs, and spending time with STARTALK friends. This winter, we are offering four afternoon Post-Sessions on four consecutive Fridays: 1/13/17, 1/20/17, 1/27/17, and 2/3/17 4:30 - 6:00 PM at Providence Elementary School.

Applications were e-mailed on 12/19/16 and are due 12/28/16 to the World Languages Office by e-mail or fax. Applications and Parent letters are available on this site as well.
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    Mr. Zach Neumann
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    Ms. Natasha Burnley 
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