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It's time for a break! Welcome to the 21st episode of La Voix du LILA - Burbank. Lincoln, Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange all agreed it is a good time to take a breather from school and get some rest. If you have Netflix and are looking for French language content, high marks were both given for the series Lupin and Call My Agent. LILA parent Louis Leterrier directed the first 3 chapters of the series starring Omar Sy who was previously a parent here at LILA. Mr. Mondange was excited to share that the school has also received direction that they can start to plan for the 6th graders to return to campus very soon. Ms. Harvey asked that all parents and students mark their calendars for picture day as there will be a way to make this happen in the weeks following the break. This week was also the student government elections and we hope to have the new leadership team join the podcast in the future to speak about their plans for next year. Have a wonderful week off, the podcast will take a break from recor

Welcome to episode 20 of this year's La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. Lincoln, Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange were joined in the studio by Mr. Buer who teaches Analysis and Approaches Higher Level (HL) and Application and Interpretation Standard Level (SL) for the International Baccalaureate (IB) math program. This week's conversation was inspired by the recent surge in the stock market around so-called Reddit stocks and what young people might want to consider if they are interested in setting up their own investment portfolio. Have a great week!

Welcome to the 19th episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. On today's show we welcomed Burbank Campus Dean of Students Mylène Bram to speak about the upcoming ASB elections. As this will be the first time voting will occur online, it would be valuable to all candidates if all students were able to review the information discussed during today's show. Lincoln and Ms. Harvey also discussed a number of special items that will occur this month related to Black History Month. We encourage you to take a minute to check out the special Burbank campus page that is dedicated to this month. Find the link in Mosaïque. On Tuesday of this week there will also be a special Holocaust remembrance assembly where the students will hear from Marthe Hoffnung Cohn who is 100 years old and a decorated WWll hero. She will share her first-person account of her experience while in France during the war. We are also in the re-enrollment phase for students and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Malak

Welcome back to another episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast, hosted by Lincoln (9 Intl), Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange. Our 18th episode had Dr. Quincy Lehr join us to talk about the history of presidential inaugurations. This interview was unique in that it was recorded just after the new President and Vice President of the United States took the oath of office. Dr. Lehr shared a number of interesting stories about inaugurations of the past, bringing us all the way to the present. Be sure to have a listen. Have a great weekend!

Welcome to the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. Today's 'cast is episode 17 for this school year and we are very excited to hear from two of our teachers, Ms. Wall and Mr. Lafont. They joined us in the studio to speak about their experiences of teaching in different countries and the positive aspects of how knowing other languages has helped them create unique life experiences. We hope you will take a few minutes this weekend to listen to the interview and enjoy! Lincoln, Mr. Mondange, and Ms. Harvey

Welcome back to all of the students, teachers, and parents from what felt like a short winter break. In this week's podcast (Episode 16), Ms. Harvey, Mr. Mondange, and Lincoln provide updates on what to expect for the coming week. Remember to sign up for the parent-teacher conferences scheduled for Wednesday as the students are at the end of the semester, and don't forget to buy your Galette de Rois from the PA! Ms. Harvey and Mr. Mondange offered some additional perspective on what it's like to come back from break as teachers and administrators. They also shared some news about the school being awarded a special recognition. Thank you to our listeners for being part of this project, and we look forward to sharing many new voices from our community with you in the near future. Have a great weekend.

Welcome to the last episode (15th) of La Voix du LILA - Burbank for this calendar year! Thank you to all who have joined us for this project. In this episode, Lincoln, Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange welcomed Dr. Peter Kalmus, who is a climate scientist and activist, to explore climate change and speak about his book "Being the Change." Ms. Harvey "highly recommends" Peter's book and spoke about the concept of "away," which does not mean traveling to another planet. As we might explore New Year's resolutions for next year, in addition to reading Peter's book, perhaps we can schedule in some composting. We would also like to send out un grand merci to all of our teachers and staff for all they do! Be sure to listen until the end of the podcast. Thank you to all who join us each week to listen to La Voix du LILA - Burbank. Merci ! For more information on how to find Peter's book: https://peterkalmus.net/ https://peterkalmus.net/media/

Welcome to the 14th episode of this year's La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. Lincoln and Ms. Harvey welcomed Dr. Lehr today to speak about the incredible growth and success of the Debate Club. With debate being the only team able to compete this year, Dr. Lehr talks about the uniqueness of the program and how our students have adapted to using Zoom instead of being on stage. Lincoln and Ms. Harvey also wanted to remind everybody about the student entrepreneur program. Check out the French Holiday Bazaar website, on which several student entrepreneurs are featured, to purchase some incredible items. https://tinyurl.com/frenchholidaybazaar-2020.

Welcome to the 13th episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. In the studio this week we had Mr. Julien Riviere, Head of LILA's Science and Technology Department as our guest. Mr. Riviere joined us to share information regarding COVID-19 and participated in a discussion about the soon-to-be-released vaccines and how we as a community can join in solidarity to defeat this virus that has affected so many around the world. Additionally, Lincoln, Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange discussed upcoming events such as teacher and staff appreciation day and the Virtual French Holiday Bazaar which has already begun. They also mentioned the Annual Fund and the earliest time that students might get back on campus. Shop the French Holiday Bazaar here: https://tinyurl.com/frenchholidaybazaar-2020.

Welcome to the 12th episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. We had Elizabeth D. '21 who is the President of the LILA Burbank Charity Committee join us in the studio this week to speak about the current Thanksgiving drive. There is still time to donate food items! She also talked about several future fundraisers she has in store, as well as her passion for helping others. Additionally, Lincoln, Ms. Harvey, and Mr. Mondange discussed the upcoming special assembly that will happen for the students just before the Thanksgiving break. They also talked about a few back-to-school initiatives that stay within the state guidelines, a new contest that will test the students' and teachers' creativity, the plans for teacher and staff appreciation, and the Annual Fund. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the 11th episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. Our special guest today is Eena O. '21 who joined us in the studio to provide an update on the recent unrest along borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan from the perspective of an American teenager with family who live in Armenia. She is also a member of the student-led Charity Committee and she shared some initiatives to look forward to as Thanksgiving approaches. Mrs. Harvey and Lincoln recognized our Veterans as the recording occurred on Veterans' Day. Mrs. Harvey was also able to answer some questions regarding ways in which the school is looking to bring students back to campus as a follow-up to Mr. Maniska's briefing from this past week. Mrs. Harvey and Lincoln discussed the possibility of having a Thanksgiving meal competition similar to the pumpkin carving contest, so get your cameras ready! It appears the Harveys are planning to celebrate their Thanksgiving with a traditional Lobster meal! Be on the lookout for more information in

In this week's episode, Lincoln and Mr. Mondange interviewed Head of School Mr. Maniska, who was able to provide an update on the status of the school's back-to-campus plans. Mr. Maniska spoke about opportunities for small groups to return for special activities such as IB testing but was not able to speak further about a larger return to campus. Mr. Maniska also spoke about the upcoming Annual Fund and the need for support and how the pandemic has impacted the school. Lincoln and Mr. Mondange explored the differences between the French and American electoral systems, recognizing the importance of the election process currently taking place here in the U.S. Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, Lincoln and Ms. Harvey give a preview of future guests who are planning to make appearances on the show, with Head of School Michael Maniska set to join next week. This week's hosts also provide updates on what is currently happening at the campus to make it more conducive to a future to in-person learning for students. Updates include widening of the gate entrance and updating of the parking lot flow pattern signage. The campus team is also using Halloween as a way to infuse some fun, especially for the 6th graders, into the school day on Friday. Activities will include costume and pumpkin carving contests. Enjoy the weekend and be sure to vote!!

Welcome to the 8th episode of La Voix du LILA –Burbank for the 2020-2021 school year. We hope everybody enjoyed the break and was able to return to school ready to go. On today's Podcast we had Lily and Natalia (8th grade) join us to speak about their effort to support victims of the many California fires with a canned food and clothing drive. See the link that follows for all of the information and the drop off procedures. The drive will start October 26 and end November 6. (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fpyXWsRdov3LBTCSfoLJsgRKBWLQkfvKAMg7dTInRoo/) They explain all of the procedures, and we look forward to supporting their efforts. La Mosaïque section: Reminders that next Friday is dress up day for Halloween. Ms. Harvey and Mr. Mondange would like to have all students get their costumes ready to earn those spirit points for their respective grades. Lincoln spoke about the assembly from this past week to address the murder of the French teacher Samuel Paty and the importance of how the communi

Hola y bienvenidos a la 7th episode of the La Voix du LILA – Burbank podcast! In this week's episode Lincoln opens the show with a recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and to the many LILA familias who are a part of our community. We also hear from Paulina D'Souza and Lara Lange who are both 12th graders and are our current leaders of the Peer Mentoring program at LILA Burbank. The passion about their work and what the program offers is hard to deny. We were excited to have them in the studio to help us better understand how incredibly supportive our older students can be for the 6th-9th graders. This program is another example of the unique learning experience we have at LILA. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to send them an email or connect with Mylène Bram as they only have a few more spaces available. This opportunity is for anyone who is interested in finding a mentor that knows what it takes to be successful at LILA or simply a big brother or sister to talk to. In the Mo

Welcome (back) to the La Voix du LILA – Burbank podcast. If you have yet to experience one of our weekly podcasts this year, definitely do not miss out on today's as it is a special one and full of meaningful content. We are joined in the studio by members of our student leadership team Talia W. (12IB, ASB President) and Eena O. (12IB, ASB Vice President and Peer Mediation President) along with Cinjin H. (9 FB). Talia and Eena brought us up to speed on their plans as they relate to the 2020/2021 ASB and they remain hopeful that the ASB will be able to offer some special programming as we progress into the school year. Unfortunately, due to the current format of school, the normal activities are being amended and a lot of thought is being considered in how to adjust accordingly. Talia and Eena also provided meaningful insight on how they are both approaching college applications based on their goals and aspirations. Their insight is incredibly valuable for any student or parent to hear regardless of what g

Welcome back to the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast! If you have not already, we ask that you take a minute to download the SoundCloud or Spotify app to your phone and register to receive the notifications for each new episode. The podcast can also be found on iTunes as well as Stitcher. The podcast is recorded every week by Lincoln (9 Intl A) as the host along with Ms. Harvey, our Burbank Campus Director, and Mr. Mondange, our Middle School Principal and Representative for French Affairs. The podcast's mission is to elevate and engage the many voices of our incredible community and explore the amazing work our students and staff are doing, as well as highlight the important information for the upcoming week featured in Mosaïque. The podcast is currently recorded in both French and English to ensure that all of our LILA families, friends, and extended family (don't forget the grandparents!) are able to have a listen and stay connected. This episode: Today in the studio, Vivienne Sievers (8th grade) j

Welcome to the 4th episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast for the 2020-2021 school year. On this week's show, Grace Bobyk (9 Intl) joins us in the studio to discuss what it has been like living abroad in other countries like Jamaica and Mexico, as well as her home country of Canada and her excitement for exploring Los Angeles and other parts of the United States. Grace will also be joining us from time to time during the year to update us on what it's like to experience a new school and country, as well as to help us better understand, from her perspective, the similarities and differences between the United States and our neighbors to the north. 00:00 - 00:30 - Introduction 00:30 - 08:20 - Interview and discussion with Grace(English/French) 08:20 - 12:00 - Mosaïque Highlights (English/French) *Reminders* Student delegate elections - Contact Mylène Weekly Head of School Briefings on Tuesday at 5:00pm. The Upstanders movie - Thursday Evening Merci, Lincoln, Ms. Harvey et Mr. Mondage

Bienvenue à la troisième épisode de notre podcast LA Voix du LILA - Burbank ! This week's special guest is Victoria Scotti, our Student Leadership Coordinator, who joins us in the virtual studio to update us on her work to support the many club programs that are now launching at LILA Burbank (be sure to sign up!) as well as a key goal for the campus for the 2020-2021 school year, ALLYSHIP. Victoria has been an incredible advocate for all students at LILA, and for those who don't know her, we are confident that after listening to her voix on this podcast you will hear and feel her passion for our students, equality for all, and human rights. The second half of the podcast has a mix of French and English and is where you will find brief updates from our Mosaïque. This section does not cover every element included in Mosaïque so, in addition to listening to the podcast each week, be sure to read the newsletter which arrives to your inbox every Friday evening. It is rich in information pertinent to what is hap

Welcome to the second episode of the La Voix du LILA - Burbank podcast. Hosts: Lincoln Matuskiewicz, Ms. Harvey and Mr Mondage This week's guests include Mylène Bram who is our Dean of Students speaking about a new after school "safe space" program she will be launching very soon which will include academic and mentorship support for those students who are interested and in need of some additional help with their studies, and for those who are also looking for socially engaged activities. This will occur from 3 - 5 pm each day, Monday through Friday. La Voix also welcomed Barbara Kuhl, LILA's College Counselor who spoke about her upcoming presentation to the parents and students of the 9th and 10th grade. This is currently planned for Tuesday, September 8 at 5:30pm which will immediately follow Mr. Maniska's weekly briefing which begins at 5:00pm. A quick reminder that the new format for the podcast will include both French and English as well as other languages. This way all of our families will be able