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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

Known as El Día de los Reyes Magos, this day in the Spanish culture is considered to be very much like Christmas day. It is an event that is celebrated on the night of January 5th and on the actual day of the Three Kings which is January 6th.

Just as with Christmas, there is a heavy emphasis on gift-giving on Three Kings Day. Children all over the Spanish-speaking world leave their shoes by the door of their homes the night before Three Kings Day so that the kings will come and leave them presents. In the same way as families leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus, families will often leave salt and grass alongside the shoes – these are meant for the camels that the three kings are said to ride on. Parades and parties are commonplace. In Mexico and among Mexican families in the US, another tradition revolves around the baking and eating of a special treat known as rosca de reyes, or Three Kings bread. This is a sweet bread that contains a baby Jesus doll hidden within. It is said that if you are the one who ends up with the baby Jesus doll on Three Kings Day, you're obligated to host a party for the following holiday Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day), which occurs on February 2nd.

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 6 de enero
2:30pm to 3:15pm

We will be wrapping boxes and making fliers for our collection of NEW pajamas and NEW books drive for the NJ Chapter of the Pajama Program.

ESPAÑA

Madrid, Spain's worldly capital city, is legendary for its nightlife, restaurants, and world-class museums like the Museo del Prado. The city spans the ages with centuries-old buildings, plazas and cathedrals.

The Alhambra, one of Spain's most famous attractions in the city of Granada, is a magnificent palace built by the Moors starting in 1338. It is said to be the most famous Muslim building ever erected.

The Alcazar Castle, one of the most famous castles in Europe, was built by the Moors during the eleventh century (over even older Roman ruins) and later expanded by different ruling dynasties. Alcazar means "castle" in Arabic.

The running of the bulls, or Fiesta de San Fermin, is one of the most daring and spectacular festivals anywhere. Thousands of revelers take to the streets and try to outrun, dodge, or simply avoid getting trampled by roaring bulls as they race the cobbled streets of Pamplona.

Paella, Spain's most famous dish, originated in the Valencia region. Traditional paella is made with lobster, clams, mussels, rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions and olive oil.

Wednesday, January 1st - School Closed
Monday, January 20th - School Closed
Monday, January 27th - Early Dismissal

FRASE DEL MES

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

Happy New Year!

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 3 Los Amigos which covers who you are and what your personality is like.

Click here Listos Leccion 3 vocab list.

Grade 6 - Students are studying Somos Asi 1 - Leccion C which covers expressing where you are from, what his and her name is and the verb ser - to be.

Click here for Leccion C 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 written tests on this vocab list. There will also be an oral conversation test using phrases and vocabulary from this chapter.

Click here for Leccion 1 Parte 2 vocab list.

Grade 8 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 3 Parte 2 which covers regular er and ir verbs in the present tense, the verbs tener - to have, common expressions with the verb tener and the verb venir - to come.

Click here for Leccion 3 Parte 2 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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