This is the 3rd week of Lessons in the FALL Session, the LAST WEEK in Fall when we can add new students.
Details:
Info and Online Registration
We will open WINTER Registration in mid-December.
Last week to join a FALL class!
This is the 3rd week of Lessons in the FALL Session, the LAST WEEK in Fall when we can add new students.
Details:
Info and Online Registration
We will open WINTER Registration in mid-December.
Maker Space
Fridays from 4:30-7 pm.
FREE for kids from Grade 5, Middle School, High School. Adult Mentor.
3D Printing, Electronics, Construction, De-Construction, Recycling. In English.
No reservation required.
Last year we:
- Constructed a Drone
- Printed a Chess Set with the 3D Printer
- Deconstructed and Recycled Electronics
- Worked on Circuit Boards
- Lots more!
October 2019 Newsletter
OCTOBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER =AMERICAN
FILM SERIES and HALLOWEEN. Hello to new readers and new members! Not a 2019/20 Member yet? You can come to the office and renew or
become a new member. The theme this
month is Italian
American Heritage. Remember to renew your membership!
FALL Break – Oct. 28-Nov. 3 – No Classes.
View the Newsletter
on the Blog in Text and in Calendar
Format. Forward the newsletter to a friend!
OFFICE:
OFFICE and LIBRARY HOURS
Mornings from 9-12: Tuesday and Thursday. Saturdays
Afternoons 4-7: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
CLOSED for
FALL BREAK from: October 28 to November 3. No Classes, No Admin., No Library
NEWS
PARENTING
CONFERENCES –FREE in collaboration with the International
School of Trieste. AIA FVG was
one of the founding members of the school in 1964 and holds a seat on the board
of directors.
24/10, 6pm – The Importance of Play in the Family & With
Peers – Speaker- Dr. Paola Grassi
OCTOBER
– ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH – Documentaries and
Readings. There are over 16 million
people in the US of Italian origin!
Programs include
The Italian
Americans – Award Winning PBS Documentary Series (2015)
22/10, 10 am - Short Story Club – We will discuss Italian American Internment in
the US during World War II. Article Smithsonian Magazine and an excerpt from Suspect Love, novel by Lawrence DiStasi.
Tuesday,
November 4th is Election Day in the US. If you have
not done so yet, request your Absentee Ballot from your Home State Board of
Elections. Vote and return your ballots
ASAP so you are sure that your vote will count.
Info at: www.fvap.gov
Social
Security Representatives from Rome
might be in Trieste this Fall. If you
would be interested in an appointment, send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com.
We are an association. In order to participate in members only
events, attend the American Film Series, take a course, check out library
materials, you MUST be a 2019/20 MEMBER.
Our 2019/20 Membership Year began on September 1st.
Here is the Membership
Form. If you have been a member in recent years, we
can quickly upload your data in the office.
Membership prices remain unchanged. Euro 25 – Ridotto for Students 16 and
over, Teachers and 65 and over. Euro 35 – Intero. Membership is valid until August 31, 2020. Questions? aia.fvg@gmail.com
39th AMERICAN
FILM SERIES
at Teatro dei Fabbri – Via dei Fabbri -Shows at 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9 pm
The 39th
American Film Series begins on October 24th. You can renew your
Membership Cards now. 9 great films
including: BlacKkKlansman, Green
Book, Old Man & the Gun. Admission
to Films for Members Only. No single
tickets sold.
24/10 - BlacKkKlansman. Dir. Spike Lee. Starring John David Washington, Adam
Driver. Biography, Drama. 135 minutes.
Thanksgiving
Potluck Dinner – Save the
date: November 23rd. More news in November.
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES
2019/20 COURSES began the Week of SEPTEMBER 16th
In the FALL
Session, new students will not be added after the 1st week of
October. There is limited
availability. You missed Fall? Never fear, in December we will accept new
students for Winter.
The week of
Oct. 21-26 we will celebrate HALLOWEEN in
the CLASSROOM. Wear your costume to class if you
would like. Your teachers will give you
more information closer to the date.
FALL BREAK -
NO LESSONS – from Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
CALLING ALL
WEEKEND WARRIORS – Oct. 19&20 -Full Immersion English Weekend without leaving Trieste. CLICK HERE
for INFO and Registration!
American Corner EVENTS
REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – FREE and
OPEN to the PUBLIC
Every
Tuesday and Thursday 10-12. Mom & Baby Playgroup - Come on
down! Create a Mom Support Group and let the kids play.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and OPEN to the
PUBLIC
17/10-
Women’s Book Club – The
Party by Elizabeth Day. Send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com to
participate.
15/10, 10 am – Tuesday Coffee Break – A cup of
coffee and great conversation in English.
TESOL – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. A call for guest
speakers. Are you an English teacher who
would like to lead a seminar or workshop for the Trieste Local Group? Would you like to be added to the TESOL Local
Group Mailing List? Send an email to tesolitalytrieste@gmail .
Mark you
calendars for the TESOL Italy National Convention in Rome on Nov. 15&16.
When you attend meetings, you
receive MIUR Credit, enrich your C.V. and free get professional development! Use
your Bonus Docenti to become a TESOL Italy Member and attend meetings and
workshops for credit, all over Italy.
TEDDY BEAR PROJECT – Integration through
Entrepreneurship
Join the tailors and the volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday morning to
stuff, cut, sew. Refugee Bears make
great gifts! Look at our Refugee
Bear Migration Map. Tell us where your bear is and we’ll add your
location to the map! Send us a picture
and the location of your teddy bear. Follow
the Refugee Bears on Instagram and Facebook . Refugee
Bears make great gifts! New
Product: Refugee Bear Draw-String Bags. A call
for fabric donations and large buttons!
Non-stretch materials please.
VOLUNTEERS
We are a
Volunteer Run Non-Profit Association. Volunteers
run our Library, American Corner Programs and Activities. We are looking for Volunteers to Work at the Cinema, Help with our Morning Activities at the Front Desk and in the Library, TESOL Speakers, Teen Maker
Space Mentors, Assistants for Nati per Leggere.
Send us an email and we’ll find a role for you. University of Trieste students in Humanities, P.R. and other majors can earn with us (CFU). We accept students with a minimum of 75 hours
(3 CFU). You'll have a great experience
and improve your English, while you also learn valuable life and people skills. High
School Students can also do Alternanza
Scuola Lavoro. Contact us! aia.fvg@gmail.com
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Since
2007, we have been part of the American
Spaces Network. Programs, consultation
of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always Free and
Open to the Public. A great place to
study, meet friends, bring your kids.
Specific sections of the library are dedicated to Educational Advising,
Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space.
Consult our on line
catalog of Books and DVDs. The American Corner also
offers Life Skills in English Courses for Refugees and Case Workers thanks to a
U.S. Department of State Grant and the US Diplomatic Mission to Italy. The American Corner promotes the Teddy Bear
Integration through Entrepreneurship Project, encouraging professional
refugee tailors to use their skills to produce the beautifully unique teddy
bears, using recycled materials.
Halloween in Class - Oct. 21-26, 2019
Halloween in Class - Oct. 21-26! Come to Class with your costume if you like. More details from your teachers. A reminder that we will be CLOSED for FALL BREAK from 28/10 to 3/11.
Video Contest - Italy-US Ties
Siamo lieti di annunciare il lancio del video contest “Italy-US ties”, organizzato dall’Ambasciata degli Stati Uniti d’America in Italia.
Il programma nasce al fine di promuovere una migliore comprensione della cultura e delle politiche statunitensi ed è rivolto agli studenti universitari in Scienze Politiche e Relazioni internazionali, Scienze della Comunicazione, Economia, Giurisprudenza e Lingue e Letterature Straniere.
Oggetto del contest è la creazione di un video che racconti un’esperienza legata alla cultura americana.
Gli studenti dei 10 migliori video saranno invitati a trascorrere una giornata formativa presso l’Ambasciata degli Stati Uniti d’America a Roma al fine di meglio comprendere il funzionamento della diplomazia americana.
Il termine per inviare i video è il 3 Novembre 2019.
Italian American Heritage Month - October 2019
THE ITALIAN AMERICANS , award winning PBS Documentary series in 4 episodes, reveals the unique and distinctive qualities of one immigrant group’s experience, and how these qualities, over time, have shaped and challenged America. Unlike other immigrant groups, many Italians did not come to America to stay. At the turn of the 20th century, most came to work, earn money to support their families, and eventually return home. Nearly half of the first generation Italian immigrants did return to Italy.For those that made America home, their struggle to maintain a distinct Italian culture was guided by remarkably powerful ideals of family that had always been at the center of their lives. In the Italian family, the needs of the collective came before the individual — a value system often at odds with American ideals of freedom and personal choice. While the power of the Italian family became a source of strength, it also bred suspicion, popularized in popular media as a dark, criminal element.
This clash of culture echoed through generations of Italian Americans and, as they entered positions of political, social and cultural influence, it has left its mark on the American landscape.
54 min. episodes
Thursday
10/10 - 10 am - 1. La Famiglia
10/10 - 11 am - 2. Becoming Americans
Thursday
17/10 - 10 am - 3. Loyal Americans
17/10 - 11 am - 4. The American Dream
Tuesday
22/10, 10 am - Short Story Club
We will discuss Italian American Internment in the
US during World War II. Article
Smithsonian Magazine and an excerpt from Suspect
Love, novel by Lawrence DiStasi.
The Week Ahead: Sept. 16-20, 2019
Back to School! Our Classes begin Monday, September 16th. Forgot to register? There is still space in some sections. ONLINE REGISTRATION is MANDATORY.
Monday
CLASSES START!
Info and Online Registration
Tuesday
10 -11 - Short Story Club - Talking about Literacy
10-12 - Refugee Bear Project
10-12 - Mom & Baby Playgroup
Thursday
10-12 - Refugee Bear Project
10-12 - Mom & Baby Playgroup
7-10 pm - Women's Book Club - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Corsi di inglese iniziano la settimana del 16/9/2019
Back to School dal 16/9/2019
ATTENZIONE - SICCOME MOLTE SEZIONI DEI CORSI PER BAMBINI SONO GIA' AL COMPLETO. SE SIETE INTERESSATI, VI CONSIGLIAMO DI FARE L'ISCRIZIONE ONLINE AL CORSO PRIMA POSSIBLE.
FALL ONLINE Class Registration for ALL.
Classes begin on September 16th.
We encourage you to register early. Some sections fill up quickly.
Full info at the links below:
CLICK HERE for KIDS 2019/20 (PreK Family, Elementary 123, Elementary 345, Middle School, High School)
CLICK HERE for ADULTS 2019/20 (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Conversation, Advanced Conversation)
SAI GIA' TUTTO? PUOI ISCRIVERTI DIRETTAMENTE SU QUESTI QUICK LINKS:
English Classes for Adults and Kids begin 16/9/2019
OPEN DAYS and ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES.Classes for Adults and Kids begin the week of September 16th.
We offer OPEN DAYS on September 9th and 10th.
ONLINE Reservation Required. The registration CLICK HERE for the Link
- Visit our Space with your Children.
- Speak to us about our Adult Classes.
- Learn about our Teaching Methods.
- Question & Answer Session.
ATTENZIONE - SICCOME MOLTE SEZIONI DEI CORSI PER BAMBINI SONO GIA' AL COMPLETO. SE SIETE INTERESSATI, VI CONSIGLIAMO DI FARE L'ISCRIZIONE ONLINE AL CORSO PRIMA POSSIBLE.
Monday, September 9th
FULL - 17:00 - PreK, Family English, Elementary, Native Speakers
18:00 - Middle School, High School
18:30 - Adults
17:00 - PreK, Family English and Elementary
18:00 - Middle School, High School
18:30 - Adults
FALL ONLINE Class Registration for ALL.
Classes begin on September 16th.
We encourage you to register early. Some sections fill up quickly.
Full info at the links below:
CLICK HERE for KIDS 2019/20 (PreK Family, Elementary 123, Elementary 345, Middle School, High School)
CLICK HERE for ADULTS 2019/20 (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Conversation, Advanced Conversation)
SAI GIA' TUTTO? ISCRIVERTI DIRETTAMENTE SU QUESTI QUICK LINKS:
Newsletter - September 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER = BACK TO SCHOOL. Welcome back old followers and a
special greeting to new followers.
Classes begin the week of September 16th. It’s going to be a fantastic year! The 2019/20 Membership Year began on September
1st. The American Film Series
starts on October 24th. The
theme this month is Literacy. Remember
to renew your membership! View the Newsletter on the Blog in Text and in Calendar Format. Forward
the newsletter to a friend!
OFFICE:
OFFICE and LIBRARY HOURS
Mornings from 9-12: Tuesday and
Thursday. (Saturdays from 21/9)
Afternoons 4-7: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
NEWS
Thanks to all who attended our Summer Classes, the
Independence Day Celebration and Summer Film Series: Cartoon Classics and Lit
Flicks! We enjoyed these events as much
as you did!
OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOK and DVD AMNESTY MONTH - For
International LITERACY DAY, we ask you to please return all overdue books and
dvds. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. We want everyone to be able to take advantage
of our resources. You don’t use the
library? Why not? Check out a book or DVD with your Membership
Card. Here’s the CATALOG.
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES
9&10/9 Open
Day Orientation for New Students and New Families.
If you have studied with us, no need to come. We’ll explain teaching methods, tour the
facilities, answer any questions. Please
register at this LINK. Attention, if you are already seriously
considering taking a class, we encourage you to register for your class
now. Space is limited and some sections
are already full.
2019/20 COURSES start the Week of SEPTEMBER 16th
ONLINE for
ALL began on September 1, 2019. The class schedules are very
similar to those of 2018/19. Prices
remain unchanged. Fall classes last 12 lessons.
We encourage you to register early. Some sections already have waiting lists. Here are the links:
We are an association. In order to participate in members only
events, attend the American Film Series, take a course, check out library
materials, you MUST be a 2019/20 MEMBER.
Our 2019/20
Membership Year began on September 1st.
Here is the Membership Form. If you have
been a member in recent years, we can quickly upload your data in the
office. Membership prices remain
unchanged. Euro 25 – Ridotto for Students 16 and
over, Teachers and 65 and over. Euro 35 – Intero. Membership is valid until August 31, 2020. Questions? aiafrontdesk@gmail.com
39th AMERICAN FILM SERIES at Teatro dei Fabbri
The 39th American Film Series begins on October
24th. You can renew your Membership Cards now. The film list will be published at the
beginning of October.
American Corner EVENTS
REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – FREE and
OPEN to the PUBLIC
Every
Tuesday and Thursday 10-12. Mom & Baby Playgroup - Come on
down! Create a Mom Support Group and let the kids play.
TEEN MAKER
SPACE , Family Films and GLOW–Start in October! Enjoy beautiful September Friday afternoons
outside!
REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and OPEN to the
PUBLIC
19/9- Women’s
Book Club -City
of Girls by Elizabeth
Gilbert. Send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com to
participate.
17/9, 10 am – Tuesday Coffee Break – A cup of coffee
and great conversation in English.
24/9, 10 am -
Short Story Club – We will discuss Literacy
through some articles and short stories posted on this LINK.
TESOL Back in October! Teachers, Have a great year! "Teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning."
- Robert John Meehan . American Educator
TESOL TRIESTE LOCAL GROUP- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages. We’re looking for speakers! Share
your expertise! When you attend
meetings, you receive MIUR Credit, enrich your C.V. and free get professional
development! Use your Bonus Docenti to become a TESOL Italy Member and attend
meetings and workshops for credit, all over Italy. Go to
the TESOL Italy National Convention in Rome on November 15/16. They’re looking for presenters!
TEDDY BEAR PROJECT – Integration through Entrepreneurship
Join the tailors and the volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday morning to
stuff, cut, sew. Refugee Bears make
great gifts! Look at our Refugee Bear Migration Map. Tell us where your bear is and we’ll add your
location to the map! Send us a picture
and the location of your teddy bear. Follow
the Refugee Bears on Instagram and Facebook . Refugee
Bears make great gifts! New
Product: Refugee Bear Draw-String
Bags.
A call for
fabric donations and large buttons! Non-stretch materials please.
VOLUNTEERS
We are a
Volunteer Run Non-Profit Association. Volunteers
run our Library, American Corner Programs and Activities. We are looking for Volunteers to Work at the Cinema, Help with our Morning Activities at the Front Desk and in the Library, TESOL Speakers, Teen Maker
Space Mentors, Assistants for Nati per Leggere.
Send us an email and we’ll find a role for you. University of Trieste students in Humanities, P.R. and other majors can earn with us (CFU). We accept students with a minimum of 75 hours
(3 CFU). You'll have a great experience
and improve your English, while you also learn valuable life and people skills. High
School Students can also do Alternanza Scuola Lavoro. Contact us! aia.fvg@gmail.com
AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Since 2007, we have been
part of the American Spaces Network. Programs, consultation of the library, public
internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always Free and Open to the Public. A great place to study, meet friends, bring
your kids. Specific sections of the
library are dedicated to Educational Advising, Children’s Corner Library and
Women’s Space. Consult our on line catalog of Books and DVDs. The American Corner also offers Life Skills in English Courses for Refugees
and Case Workers thanks to a U.S. Department of State Grant and the US
Diplomatic Mission to Italy. The
American Corner promotes the Teddy Bear Integration through Entrepreneurship
Project, encouraging professional refugee tailors to use their skills to produce the
beautifully unique teddy bears, using recycled materials.