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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 26/08/2026

New 2025-26 Standards of Learning (SOL) results show APS pass rates improved in four of five subject areas, with APS outperforming VA averages in all 5. APS also ranks among the top 20% of Virginia school divisions in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science and History. More: bit.ly/4xrZxu0

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today was about more than celebrating a new school building.It was about celebrating our students, their potential and the community coming together to support them.Congrats to everyone who made this vision a reality.Here is to new beginnings, new opportunities, and a bright future for our students!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

At Base Camp, new Spanish and French teachers joined us for the World Languages session! 🌎 The session focused on high-quality instruction, building a community of learners, exploring resources/support and connecting with experienced colleagues. What a great way to begin the year! @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It’s that time of the year! Welcoming our new teachers to @apsva.us where Every Student Counts 💫

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you to Citizens for the Classics for championing the classics and supporting @apsva.us Latin program! And a special thank you to our @wl.apsva.us student ambassador for volunteering her time and helping promote the value of Latin. 💙🏛️

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Second grade showcase on migratory and resident birds! 🦅 @campbellturtles.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Every time I walk into a school, I’m struck by how much my former French students have grown 😄, but nothing beats reconnecting with them. This @kenmore.apsva.us alumn is now a @wl.apsva.us senior studying IB French! Hearing about his future plans filled my heart & made me so proud. #APSisAwesome 🇫🇷✨

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Great to see such excitement and strong interest in the ASL and French clubs at @wakefield.apsva.us and @gunston.apsva.us today! 🌍🤟🇫🇷

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

New month, new Teacher Spotlight in our Office of World Languages Newsletter! 🎉. Learn more about @kenmore.apsva.us's Spanish teacher Virgilio (José) Mosequera

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Credit by Exam Week is here! 💫 Huge thanks to all the staff and faculty who make this opportunity possible for our students and support our @apsva.us world language program!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Inspired after attending the Latino Youth Leadership Conference! 💫 The panel shared powerful insights, and hearing from our @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social speaker and @suptduran.apsva.us was a true highlight. Grateful for spaces that uplift our youth and community @apsva.us @dulceaps.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A productive and collaborative early release with @apsva.us world language teachers!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

It’s that time of the year! Credit By Exam confirmation/appointment cards were mailed out today! Additional follow up emails will be sent to students and families later this week 👍

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

This month we are excited to shine the spotlight on our new Spanish and Spanish for Fluent Speakers teacher, Damaris Colón Acevedo, who teaches at @williamsburg.apsva.us @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The 2026 Governor’s Summer Residential Program will feature 5 Governor’s World Language Academies.Languages: French,German,Japanese,Latin,Spanish.HS Department Chairs are already organizing efforts and interested students should reach out to them.No prior language experience required for Japanese.

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

First time presenters at Foreign Language Association of Virginia #FLAVA25 @apsva.us

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Mr./Señor Laínez-Education @laineztjms25.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

SFS I Ss learned about Yuyi Morales new art book “Viva Frida”. Also, Yuyi taught them how to draw una calavera to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month. They enjoyed this interactive activity provided by @jeffersonreads.bsky.social ¡gracias por la ayuda! 🙏🏾🐝✍️🎨 @apsva.us @madameduchaj.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Applications Now Open! Students who live in Arlington, VA are invited to participate in the Arlington-Aachen High School Exchange for Summer 2026. The trip includes a 2 week homestay the city of Aachen plus three days in Berlin. For more info visit: ArlingtonSisterCities.org/blog @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

@williamsburg.apsva.us Hispanic Heritage display welcomes everyone with vibrant colors, culture, traditions, and pride that showcase the beauty and strength of the Hispanic community. #HispanicHeritage

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Katy Wheelock @vivelexperience.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Induction ceremony for Wakefield’s Société Honoraire de Français at Wakefield High School. A special thanks to Yoël Kidane for being our guest speaker @franceintheus.bsky.social @apsva.us & thanks to @madameduchaj.bsky.social from APS World Languages. Very proud of these students! 💕

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Exciting evening at @wakefield.apsva.us French Honor Society Induction Ceremony! Proud of the students for their dedication to the French language! 🇫🇷 Thank you to Yoël Kidane from the French Embassy for sharing inspiring words. Also so special to reconnect with former @kenmore.apsva.us students!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We kicked off the week with a visit to @wakefield.apsva.us as they began celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!Students picked flag stickers to wear, music filled the halls, and colorful flags brought the culture to life. Don’t miss the beautiful display right at the entrance! @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This month's new teacher feature highlights Dr. Dani Thompson, @yhs.apsva.us 's American Sign Language teacher ✨

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Credit by Exam Registration is now OPEN! To register for Credit by Exam, complete the online registration form at apsva.us/curriculum/world-languages Note: Registration closes on September 27, 2025 @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

World Language classrooms were buzzing today! @swanson.apsva.us Teachers leading in the target language, modeling procedures, establishing routines and encouraging student predictions. 🌍📚 #APSBack2School @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

@apsva.us Thank you to our bus drivers and attendants who help kick off the 1st day of school!You’re often the first friendly face our students see in the morning & the last one they see before heading home.We appreciate your care,patience & dedication to getting our kids to & from school safely. 🚌💛

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Our teachers are working hard to prepare students for the school year and set them up for success. We teamed up with @wl.apsva.us ‘s world language team today to administer placement exams

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

World Language teachers engaged in our preservice countywide meeting w/ a collaborative spirit, a critical thinking lens, and positive attitudes. @yhs.apsva.us ‘s Ricardo Huaman kicked off our meeting & shared his summer experience as a Teacher Observer at VDOE’s World Language Governors Academy!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Base camp 25-26 in the books! We look forward to a great school year with our new world language teachers!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Grateful to have learned alongside these LCPS and PWCS educators for Advanced Cognitive Coaching with Thinking Collaborative’s Carol Brooks Simoneau 🌟 💡

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Arlington, VA School Board @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

At tonight’s School Board Meeting, we proudly recognized students for their National Scholastics Awards, Music Honors, Latin Honors, and the Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN). Congratulations to all of our honorees for their hard work and outstanding achievements!

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The Office of Professional Learning @apslearns.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

@apsva.us Please be sure to check your Frontline Professional Growth accounts for completion before EOY AND download/save a copy of your transcripts for your records.

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Ms. Weiling's Chinese II students celebrated the end of the year with a field trip—and as an added bonus, they got to meet and chat with Ms. Wang-Ollikainen, their Chinese III teacher for next year!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

First grade showcases !@campbellaps.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Kenmore celebrated their retirees on Wednesday and we wished Spanish teacher Ms. Beltran, the best of luck on her next adventure! Sandy has been with APS for 16 years 9 of which were at Kenmore #APSisAwesome #YouGetMoreAtKenmore

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Recognizing our Latin Program's 24-25 Accomplishments at The Citizens for the Classics Meeting this week. Thank you for having me as your guest speaker! #APSisAwesome @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Congrats to Arlington Career Center's Chinese IV student who is a 2025 Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) Poster Contest winner! Arely received GOLD in the 9-12 regular group.

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Dulce Carrillo @dulceaps.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

We love our teachers!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Gunston's Spanish I and II students participated in the National Spanish Exam via AATSP. One student earned gold, two bronze and five will receive the honor diploma 🏆 @gunstonms.bsky.social #APSisAwesome

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

That’s a wrap on another school wide STAMP testing day 👍@wakefieldhs.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

A special event celebrating The Journey of an Immigrant Educator & First Latina Elected to the APS School Board, & the release of Dr. Violand-Sánchez’s inspiring memoir, Dream and Shadows: An Immigrant’s Journey.Together, we uplifted stories of perseverance, purpose,and community impact. @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Four Chinese IV students from Yorktown HS and two students from ACC participated in CLASS 2nd National Chinese Talent Contest, and both schools won the 2nd place in regular class group! Congrats! @apsva.us #APSisAwesome

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Mr./Señor Laínez-Education @laineztjms25.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Listos para celebrar el día del idioma español, día del libro y la fiesta de Sant Jordi. 📖📝 @madameduchaj.bsky.social @apsva.us

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The Office of World Languages wishes everyone @apsva.us a wonderful break!

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Congrats to 13 @apsva.us HS students who received invitations to the ‘25 Governor’s World Language Academies for French, German,Japanese,Latin & Spanish.Thank you to our dedicated teachers for supporting students through this competitive process & for their commitment to our programs! #APSisAwesome

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Secondary teachers work with our teacher specialist on an agnostic curriculum framework for our modern alphabetic languages #APSisawesome

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Mr./Señor Laínez-Education @laineztjms25.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It’s always fun to work together as strong team on news strategies and activities in our school World Languages IB department’ meeting. #WorldLanguagesRock 🐝📝📖 @apsva.us @madameduchaj.bsky.social @jeffersonreads.bsky.social

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Chloé Duchaj @madameduchaj.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

It’s not too late to see this fabulous kid friendly bilingual play at the Gala Hispanic Theater, directed by a Washington Liberty alumn!

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