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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

Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

SPANISH CLUB NEWS

Consejera del Club - Sra. McNicholas

2024-2025 CLUB DE ESPAÑOL OFICIALES

Presidenta – TBA

Vicepresidente – TBA

Secretaria – TBA

Tesorera – TBA

miercoles, el 9 de octubre
2:30pm to 3:10pm

EMPANADA FIESTA!

Join us for tasty beef empanadas! We will also be playing games for prizes! Don't forget to turn in your money for this fiesta! Gracias!

PANAMA

Panama City, a modern capital on the Pacific coast, is a place where colonial buildings and modern high-rises compete for the skyline. It was founded by the Spanish in 1519 and destroyed by the English pirate Henry Morgan in 1671 before being rebuilt.

The Panama Canal, one of humankind's most astounding feats and a true wonder of the world, stretches 50 miles from the capital to Colon on the Atlantic coast. It takes 10 hours to navigate from end to end and it services more than 14,000 ships every year.

The harpy eagle, the national bird of Panama, is also the world's largest predator bird and one of the most powerful birds of prey in the world.

Darien Park, established in 1981, is Panama's largest national park with an area of almost 1.5 million acres. Along with three indigenous cultures, it is home to an amazing diversity of wildlife including macaws, toucans, parrots, and pumas.

Chacao, a delicious Panamanian dessert, is a sweet blend of bananas, grated coconut, ginger and honey or sugar, all on a soft cake bed.

Thursday, October 3rd - School Closed
Friday, October 4th - School Closed
Monday, October 14th - School Closed

FRASE DEL MES

¡Me encanta el otono!

I love fall!

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 1 Saludos/Despedidas which covers greetings and goodbyes. There will be a Leccion 1 written test as well as a Leccion 1 oral test on numbers 0-20 (included on the vocab list).

Click here Listos Leccion 1 vocab list.

Grade 6 - Students are studying Somos Asi 1 - Leccion A which covers greetings, goodbyes, and how to express and spell your name. The first test will be an oral test on the alphabet. Then a few days later, the written test will cover the entire Leccion A vocab list. Then we will be covering Leccion B which covers additional greetings and goodbyes and ways to say you - tu, usted, ustedes, vosotros, vosotras.

Click here for Leccion A vocab list.

Click here for Leccion B vocab list.

Grade 7 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 1, Parte 1 which covers greetings, useful expressions, classroom expressions, the alphabet and common names. There will be two tests from this lengthy vocab list.

Click here for Leccion 1 Parte 1 vocab list.

Grade 8 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 2 Parte 2 which covers the verb gustar - to like, question words, the verb estar - to be, prepositional phrases and numbers.

Click here for Leccion 2 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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