Report cards, notices, newsletters, and more are issued in English, given that the majority of our SWS Elementary families are native-English speakers. Most homework assignments in the early elementary grades are in English so parents can be active participants in their child’s learning; they are increasingly offered in grade-level Spanish as students gain literacy, proficiency, and comprehension in their second language. It is not necessary to have a Spanish background prior to starting our program. For children new to the Spanish language, teachers create diverse learning opportunities with a balance of large and small-group experiences, teacher and child-initiated activities, and opportunities for individualized instruction. This also allows faculty to tailor instruction to language proficiency. PBL is also an ideal match with language immersion, in that projects keep students engaged with authentic learning experiences that advance a child’s literacy and comprehension.