What's Happening Now 2024/2025
Latin Day Fun!
Congratulations to our Latin students for winning 1st place for tunics and 3rd for their banner!
The 2025 World Language Induction Ceremony!
Congratulations to all of our inductees and thank you to our world language honor society advisors for their time and dedication!
Field Trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum!
The AP Spanish and UCONN Italian students went to the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT, to view different works of European art. Works of art by Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Monet, Manet, and many more amazing artists were viewed and discussed with a docent.
Picasso Fun!
Students in AP Spanish learned about Pablo Picasso and his influence and contribution to the cubist movement as part of the Beauty and Aesthetics Unit. Students explored different perspectives on beauty and artistic expression, Spanish culture, and the cubist movement. Then, they channeled their inner "Picasso" and created their own masterpieces!
6th Grade WL Selection Workshop- 2/21/2025
The current 6th grade students learned about all of the different language offerings at North Haven Middle and High School. The students had the opportunity to meet some of the world language teachers and hear testimonials from our student volunteers. We were lucky to have had some new presenters at this year's 6th Grade WL Selection Workshop which included Mr. Di Palma and Mrs. Studley. A big thank you to our teacher and student volunteers!
Mrs. Tao presenting Chinese
Mr. Di Palma presenting Italian
Mr. Joly presenting French
Mrs. Studley presenting Spanish
French Club Fun!!!
"French"ship bracelets!
Puzzle Fun!
Crepes!
Celebrating the Holidays with the Preschool!
The high school French and Spanish AP as well as the UCONN Italian world language classes prepared lessons to teach the preschool children. The lessons centered around culture and how holidays are celebrated in different parts of the world.
AP French / French V
The AP French & French V classes, led by Madame Thibodeau, taught the children about the holidays in France by having the students make their own Bûche de Noël, a popular dessert in France during the holiday season! The kids had a great time making and trying these delicious cakes.
UCONN Italian
The UCONN Italian class, led by Mrs. Brownell, taught the children about holiday traditions in Italy. The children learned about La Befana, the nice witch who comes to give even more presents to good boys and girls after Christmas. The UCONN Italian students and the preschool children shared their holiday traditions. The children learned how to say Babbo Natale while enjoying some Italian panettone and candy canes!
AP Spanish
The AP Spanish class, led by Mrs. Morazzini, taught the children about Hispanic holiday traditions. The children colored and sang Feliz Navidad in Spanish along with maracas. They read a story about the New Year's Eve tradition of the 12 grapes of Spain and each child shared their wish with the class.
A great time was had by all for each of the language presentations!
October is Italian Heritage Month!
North Haven is celebrating Italian Heritage Month by sharing weekly announcements that educate our students about important cultural facts and traditions in Italy. There will be a large poster of Italy in the library that students can use to indicate where their ancestors are from to celebrate the Italian community within our schools. The TV monitors throughout the middle and high schools will display fun and interesting facts about Italy and Italian-Americans. Lastly, the Italian Club will be hosting Italian trivia during lunch waves where students can expand their knowledge of Italian language and culture and win a prize!
Spanish Club Fun!
The Spanish Club, led by Mrs. Margaret Morazzini, made butterflies decorated with flags from different Spanish speaking countries to celebrate Spanish Heritage Month!
Spanish Heritage Month!
North Haven celebrated Spanish Heritage Month by incorporating fun facts about hispanic culture in the daily announcements. We also got a special visit from Richard Garces (retired professional baseball player) to speak to different Spanish classes about his experience coming to this country from Venezuela and the value of hard work. Thank you, Mrs. Schreiber, for organizing this amazing experience for the Spanish classes!
2023/2024 World Language Events
Latin Day!
Congratulations to Ms. Buonasora and her Latin students for winning the Nancy Lister Summa Cum Virtute Best in Spirit Award! This award represents the school’s preparation and hard work across a range of events. North Haven won 1st place for the banner, 1st place for tunics, and 3rd place for the vexillum! Tessa Boisseau entered the costume contest dressed as Apollo, and won 1st place there too! Well done!!!
World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to our fine world language students for their induction into the different World Language Honor Societies. Our ceremony took place on April 30th, 2024, and over 80 deserving students were inducted.
Congratulations, Mackenzie!
Congratulations to UCONN Italian student, Mackenzie Ly, for winning the 2024 COLT Artwork Contest.
The theme for this year's contest is 'Languages are FUNdamental." There were a total of 250 entries from over 30 schools. Mackenzie will receive a printed certificate as well as a monetary prize. Congratulations, Mackenzie!
Latin Club Fun!
Students celebrated Latin culture by makin laurel leaf crowns.
Mardi Gras Fun with French Club!
French club students had fun celebrating Mardi Gras decorating masks and eating King Cake.
Holiday Cookie Swap
The Italian and French clubs hosted a holiday cookie swap. Students enjoyed a variety of treats and hot chocolate!
Buche De Noel Decorating Fun
The French and Italian clubs spent and afternoon making (and eating) Buch de Noel treats to celebrate the holiday season!
French Club-Ornament Painting Fun!
The French Club painted ornaments to celebrate the holiday!
Pumpkin Fun from the French and Italian Clubs!
The French Club painted mini pumpkins and both the Italian and French clubs painted pumpkins for Student Council's pumpkin painting competition!
The French Club made "Frenchship" Bracelets!
French club students made friendship bracelets in French colors!
Spanish Club Fun!
Mr. Ramirez demonstrated how to make guacamole with his Spanish Club. Students brought in the ingredients and had the opportunity to make it themselves!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEACHERS!!!
Mengyi Tao
Nihao! My name is Mengyi Tao and I am teaching 7th and 8th grade Chinese at NHMS. I am originally from China. I taught for 4 years in China and did my Ed. Master's in University at Buffalo. I just moved to CT with my husband and our yellow labrador. Hope you have a good time in my Chinese classrooms! You can always ask me about my dog and tell me about your favorite hiking spots.