Spring 2005 Issue 3

Oregon Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo issued a proclamation in support of 2005 as The Year of Languages in the state’s public schools. Castillo said, “Studying other languages has been shown to increase academic skills and performance for students and contributes to career preparation by providing students with the necessary skills in a global marketplace." You can view the proclamation at www.ode.state.or.us Click on News and Events, and then under About News click on News Releases. Portland Mayor Tom Potter has also issued a proclamation designating 2005 as The Year of Languages in the City of Roses. Potter said, “We have growing economic ties to the global community which offer great opportunities but also present challenges as we try to communicate with our international partners.”

Governor Kulongoski proclaimed January 2005 as Language Appreciation Month to kickoff Oregon's YOL. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is sponsoring the national celebration. Nationwide activities for April focus on language programs at the college and university level. May events focus on local media promotion of language learning. June activities focus on language education for adults and the role languages play in the workplace and in leisure activities.

The Year of Languages in the United States is similar to celebrations around the globe. 2001 was designated the Year of Languages in Europe and since then, Europeans celebrate one week of language promotion yearly. 2006 has been designated the Year of Languages in China and Chinese citizens are reportedly excited about the opportunity to learn additional languages to prepare for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Making the Grade Students Meeting or Exceeding Hola Hola Portland’s elementary school students are Language Goals... learning español. More than 2700 We are excited to elementary announce that 80% school students of the third grade took second quarter assessments Hola Hola students and here are the resultados: tested meet or exceed Benchmark • Level 1 students scored an Stage 1oral proficiency. Stage 1 is average 78% the speaking goal for third graders. • Level 2 students scored an Nearly one- third of these third average 75% graders met Benchmark Stage 2 oral • Level 3 students scored an proficiency. That’s the goal for fifth average 78% graders! A random assessment of students was conducted in 34 schools across the district. Each What your child is May, the Hola Hola Project conducts face-to-face Spanish language Learning speaking assessments. For more (Aprendiendo) info visit www.pps.k12.or.us/entry/teachers.shtml/ • Level 1 and click on Second Language students Content Standard. finish up the school Contact Us year with themes including sports, deportes and ¡Hola…Hola! Project countries, países. 5210 N. Kerby Avenue • Fourth quarter themes for Portland, OR 97217 level 2 include recycling, Phone (503) 916-5191 reciclaje, and the wonders of E-Mail [email protected] nature, las maravillas de la naturaleza. • Level 3 students are learning about the seasons and clothing, las estaciones y la ropa, and games and toys, For a broadcast schedule or to view juegos y juguetes. previous newsletters visit: www.moshihola.org Check your cable company for a Latino Media channel and programming guide. Also on cable, the locally produced Portland is rich in Hispanic Cita con Nelly. Nelly Rodríguez influences. A quick hosts the diverse show. For info on check of the radio dial, the show call (503) 679-6832. TV stations and newsstands reveals a number of local, Print national and international media outlets. If you Published since 1981, the bi-lingual want to listen to Latino flavored weekly, El Hispanic News can be musica check out the following radio found at newsstands all over the stations: metro Portland area. For more • KWBY 940 AM info call (503) (503) 981-9400 228-3139. • KZNY 1010 AM (503) 234-5550 ¡Noticias • KMUZ 1230 AM Latinas! above • KXMG 1150 AM Latin News! is published twice a above month and has been in newsstands • KGDD 1520 AM for nearly a decade. For more info above call (503) 227-7780. • KPSU 1450 AM South American Rock/Pop Páginas Amarillas En Español Thursdays 5-6PM (503) 725-5669 The Spanish Yellow pages has been • KBOO 90.7 FM connecting Oregonians to Latino Sundays 12N-7PM businesses for (503) 231-8032 more than ten years. For more info call Television (503) 257-2333 or visit www.mundoamarillo.com Basic cable TV subscribers can watch news and Directorio Telefonico Hispano entertainment shows in Spanish The Hispanic Telephone Directory on the has business listings east to Telemundo and Madras, and north to Vancouver. Univision Call (503) 827-5507 for more info or networks. E mail:[email protected] May 5th- May 8th Waterfront Park

Entusiasmo! Portland’s yearly cultural event showcasing Latino art, dance, A Show About music, crafts and cuisine is back and Hope-- Do Jump más grande than ever! Among this April 22 - April 24 year’s highlights: Newmark Theatre • Unveiling of a sculpture from Celebrate Earth the City of Guadalajara to the Day with Enthusiasm! Witness the City of Portland true story of Gaviotas, a village in commemorating Columbia, where the people have 20 Years as created a beacon of hope to all “Sister Cities” concerned about the environment. • Recognition of Show times and ticket info at three students (503) 231-1232. who competed in an art/poetry and La Celebración del Mes Azteca essay contest Tezoztontli • Carnival games and rides April 23rd Lents Park • Five stages for local and SE Portland 6PM international entertainment including the Ballet This cultural program Folklórico and Mariachi de features Aztec music, Guadalajara song, dance and food. The event celebrates the Aztec month of For info call (503) 232-7550 or visit Tezoztontli. Five-dollar donation. www.cincodemayo.org Pinturas porJavier Ramos th Festival Primaveral: Pluma Nueva Through April 26 Spring Festival: New Feather Onda Arte Latina/ May 14th- June-5th Cross Currents Miracle Theatre Gallery Pluma Nueva An exhibition showcases new featuring an bi-lingual works by important painter teens. This production features Latin from the Mexican art American folktales for children. Ajijic. town of CallTeatro Milagro for show times For more info visit and ticket prices at (503) 236-7253 www.ondagallery.com