For those interested in a Mandarin immersion program in the South Bay, the principal of Washington elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA is interested in starting a dual language immersion program, but she's unsure which language program to start. She was unaware of the interest in Mandarin immersion in the South Bay. After some discussion, she asked me to have other interested parents email her so she can hear from other people who are also interested in Mandarin immersion in the South Bay.

Her name is Jackie O'Sullivan, and her email is josullivan@rbusd.org. Please email her about your interest in Mandarin immersion in the South Bay and why you think Mandarin would be a good language for a dual immersion program. Maybe with some enthusiasm we can have the first Mandarin immersion program in the South Bay here in Redondo Beach. Please email soon because she wants to make the decision within the next 2 months to start preparing for the program to start in September 2012. Thanks.