During the 2018-19 and the 2019-20 school years, all 5th-graders in Trumbull received 45 minutes of Spanish instruction per week to build their knowledge and skills in both the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, a critical foundation for their future cultural competence and bilingualism. On August 13, 2019, the Board of Education endorsed the Curriculum Guide developed by Señora Slais and Señor Vazzano.
Introductory letters were distributed to all grade 5 parents/guardians on September 3, 2019:
- Introductory letter from Dr. Budd to all grade 5 parents/guardians
- Introductory letter from Sra. Slais to grade 5 parents/guardians at Frenchtown and Tashua Elementary Schools
- Introductory letter from Sr. Vazzano to grade 5 parents/guardians at Booth Hill, Daniels Farm, Jane Ryan, and Middlebrook Elementary Schools