updated 11-01-24





        ¡Viva el español!       

¡Bienvenidos!

Welcome to Señora McNicholas' web page!


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In order to capitalize upon the many advantages found in learning a second language as early as possible, the West Long Branch Board of Education has included a Spanish program in grades K-8. Once students finish their eighth grade year at FAS, they should be ready for Spanish II or Spanish II Honors in high school. 

 

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!  

 

For more info about Señora McNicholas, click here

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

Why should students learn a second language? please click here

What are the top 10 tips for learning Spanish? please click here
 


NOTICIAS - NEWS

 

Feliz Dia de los Muertos! Happy Day of the Dead!

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

 

2024-2025 CLUB DE ESPAÑOL OFICIALES

Presidenta – Aiki Simonson

Vicepresidente – Jack Walters

Secretaria – Annie Merino

Tesorera August Larsen

 

lunes, el 18 de noviembre
2:30pm to 3:10pm


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


 


 

PERU


 


Lima, founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, has a rich history, an impeccably restored colonial quarter, beautiful Pacific Coast beaches, excellent museums, and an amazingly diverse cuisine.



Machu Picchu, the great lost city of the Incas and South America's best known site, is forty three miles northwest from the city of Cuzco. The stunning ruins remain relatively intact because the Spanish conquistadores never found or plundered the sacred city. It was discovered in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham.



Nazca Lines are enormous ground drawings of birds and animals etched by the ancient Nazca peoples across 30 miles of desert in the southern coast of Peru. Discovered by 1939 by scientist Paul Kosok, the formations are as large as 1,000 feet in size and approximately 2,000 years old.



Llamas, a close relative to the camel, are the most easily recognized Peruvian animal. They are commonly used as pack animals.



Ceviche, a blend of fish, seafood, and citrus juices, is the country's national dish. Usually prepared with onions, corn and seasoned with hot sauce, ceviche is served as an appetizer, light meal or snack.

    



 

 

November 7th & 8th - School Closed
November 13th - Early Dismissal - Night Conferences
November 14th - Early Dismissal - Night Conferences
November 15th - Early Dismissal - Day Conferences
November 27th- Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
November 28th & 29th - 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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