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It is my goal to prepare our students for today's multicultural society! During Spanish class, I focus on developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I also introduce my students to the Hispanic culture, as well as discuss possible career opportunities in the foreign language field.

I truly enjoy teaching Spanish, and working with my students. MY STUDENTS make my job exciting and enjoyable! If you have any questions about the subject matter, please feel free to speak to me. My classroom door is always open!

Several Questions that Parents Frequently Ask Mrs. McNicholas: please click here

The Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday traditionally celebrated primarily in Mexico on November 1 and 2. It is not a sad holiday, but rather a joyful celebration honoring departed loved ones. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events or stories about the deceased family and friends.

Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased using calaveras and aztec marigold flowers known as cempazúchitl, building home altars called ofrendas with the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased. The celebration is not solely focused on the dead, as it is also common to give gifts to friends such as candy sugar skulls, to share traditional pan de muerto with family and friends.

SPANISH CLUB NEWS

Consejera del Club - Sra. McNicholas

2025-2026 CLUB DE ESPAÑOL OFICIALES

Presidenta – Jack Walters

Vicepresidente – August Larsen

Secretaria – Ryan Moran

Tesorera – Sophia Leao

jueves, el 20 de noviembre
2:30pm to 3:15pm

Wrapping boxes and making fliers for holiday food collection for Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County

ECUADOR

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits at almost 10,000 feet above sea level (twice as high as Denver). The old colonial section of the city was declared a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1978.

The Monastery of San Francisco, begun soon after Quito's founding in 1536, is one of South America's oldest churches. The huge church is an impressive work of art with unique religious paintings, statues, and gold leaf throughout.

The Galapagos Islands, comprising of thirteen main islands and six smaller ones off the coast of Ecuador, are home to rare and endangered wildlife including albatrosses, penguins, giant tortoises, iguanas and sea lions.

Parque Nacional Sangay is an enormous national park that encompasses almost 700,000 acres of the country's most remote wilderness and protects a vast abundance of rare animals.

Bollos de Pescado, a popular fried dish, is made from green plantains, peanuts, and fish, wrapped in a banana leaf.

November 6th & 7th - School Closed
November 12th - Early Dismissal - Night Conferences
November 13th - Early Dismissal - Night Conferences
November 15th - Early Dismissal - Day Conferences
November 26th- Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
November 27th & 28th - School Closed

FRASE DEL MES

¡Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Click on these websites to assist you in translating words and phrases:

Learn Spanish
Quia.com Spanish learning games
The Verb Conjugation Trainer

Click on these links for FUN SPANISH THINGS TO DO:

Check out these Spanish recipes! Would you like to learn about Gaudi, Goya, Semana Santa, flamenco dancing or bullfighting? ....then click here

STUDY YOUR SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES AND CAPITALS!

USE THESE LINKS TO HELP YOU STUDY...

Where is that? Location Game

Countries and Capitals Games

WHAT WE ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN SPANISH CLASS:

Grade 5 - Students are studying Listos: Descubre el espanol - Level F - Leccion 2 which covers family members.

Click here Listos Leccion 2 vocab list.

Grade 6 - Students are studying Somos Asi 1 - Leccion B which covers additional greetings, goodbyes, ways to say how are you? and weather expressions.

Click here for Leccion B vocab list.

Grade 7 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 1, Parte 2 which covers the alphabet, nouns and definite and indefinite articles (el, la, los, las, un, una, unos, unas) numbers zero - million, the verb ser - to be, and expressing time. There will be two separate tests on this vocab list.

Click here for Leccion 1 Parte 2 vocab list.

Grade 8 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 3 Parte 1 which covers family vocab, descriptive adjectives and possessive adjectives (show ownership).

Click here for Leccion 3 Parte 1 vocab list.

Test dates and assignments are subject to change. Please refer to your child’s planner for homework assignments. Students are instructed to write down the homework assignment from the "Tarea/Homework" board in class every time we meet.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Mrs. Kris McNicholas

kmcnicholas@wlbschools.com

(732) 222-5080

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