Chloé Duchaj
@madameduchaj.bsky.social
World Language Supervisor at Arlington Public Schools, VA | UVA Clinical Coach | Proud BlueHen |SMARTAmbassador | AppleTeacher | AppleCoach | Opinions are my own
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: https://bit.ly/4xrZxu0
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!
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
It’s that time of the year! Welcoming our new teachers to @apsva.us where Every Student Counts 💫
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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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 🇫🇷✨
Great to see such excitement and strong interest in the ASL and French clubs at @wakefield.apsva.us and @gunston.apsva.us today! 🌍🤟🇫🇷
New month, new Teacher Spotlight in our Office of World Languages Newsletter! 🎉. Learn more about @kenmore.apsva.us's Spanish teacher Virgilio (José) Mosequera
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!
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
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 👍
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
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.
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
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
@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
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! 💕
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!
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
This month's new teacher feature highlights Dr. Dani Thompson, @yhs.apsva.us 's American Sign Language teacher ✨
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
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
@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. 🚌💛
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
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!
