--- title: Share Your Words description: Share Your Words image: https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg --- [![Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Logos/INTL_Logo_RGB_2024.png)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/) ![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/search.png) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/hamb.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words#sidr-main) - [admissionstour and variable tuition](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions) - [early yearspreschool and pre k](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/early-years) - [elementary school kindergarten–5th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/elementary) - [middle school 6–8th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/middle-school) - [high school9–12th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/high-school) **Locations** [Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/about/contact-us) **Email** [admissions@svintl.org](mailto:%20admissions@svintl.org) **Social** - [![facebook](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417421_134652.png)](http://www.facebook.com/svintlschool) - [![Instagram](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417426_134654.png)](http://www.instagram.com/svintlschool) - [![Twitter](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417432_134655.png)](http://www.twitter.com/svintlschool) - [![LinkedIn](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417433_134656.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/svintlschool) - [![YouTube](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417434_134657.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/istpnet) # Share Your Words [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [blog home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) Community [All Categories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ![Share Your Words](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg) share: [![istp-linkedin-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/linkedin-in.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=linkedin-in.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words) [![istp-instagram-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/instagram.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/?url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words) [![istp-facebook-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/facebook.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/06/share-your-words) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg?width=320&height=203&name=Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-Share-Your-Words-1-1.jpg)A couple of weeks ago, [I asked our community a question](https://www.istp.org/podium/default.aspx?t=204&nid=659546): how would you describe [INTL\*](https://istp.org) in four words? I was warmed by the dedication and passion so many of you obviously have for [our school](https://istp.org) and the type of education we provide. I received emails from community members, happy to describe [INTL](https://istp.org) in their own way. Here’s a few to share with you: Parents like Véronique Micha felt that we already had the perfect four words to describe [our school](https://istp.org): “many cultures, one world.” **Cee Bird Farlie**, PTA President, said that her four words would be, “globally prepared critical thinking.” Assistant to the Head of School, **Sylvie Jannon-Shields**, emailed me to contribute her four words, “[bilingual](https://istp.org) minds, leveled education.” **Eileen Horng**, parent, believes that “[INTL](https://istp.org) is about language and cultural immersion. For me, it is important that my kids learn correct Mandarin grammar and pronunciation as well as Chinese traditions and cultural norms. I don’t think you can learn too much of the latter in an elective or after-school/weekend-school setting. To learn a culture, you have to live it. The best would be to spend an extended amount of time living in a foreign country — the next best is to attend a school like [INTL](https://istp.org).” **Dan and Laura Vitkavage** also believe that the everyday cultural immersion at [INTL](https://istp.org) has a huge impact on our students, and that on a daily basis, [our school](https://istp.org) is about, “Making the Extraordinary... Ordinary.” Have you thought about your four words? I'd love to hear what they are. [Email me to share your thoughts.](mailto:patriciacolin@istp.org)  \*In 2020, the International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) formally changed its name to Silicon Valley International School (INTL) to better reflect its bilingual programs, location, and international values. related posts [![recent-blog-post-image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-How-Times-Have-Changed1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/10/how-times-have-changed) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [How Times Have Changed!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/10/how-times-have-changed) [![recent-blog-post-image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Maryam-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expressing-who-we-are-istp-identity-project) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Expressing "Who We Are" – INTL Identity Project](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expressing-who-we-are-istp-identity-project) [![recent-blog-post-image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-College-Rivalry-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/11/college-rivalry) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [College Rivalry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/01/11/college-rivalry) ### Silicon Valley International School #### The premier bilingual International Baccalaureate school in the West Coast. 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