updated 2-01-25





        ¡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

 

 

ATTENTION 8th GRADE STUDENTS!

The Spanish 2 Honors Placement Exam will take place in March 2025! Contact your guidance counselor to register for this test and start reviewing your vocabulary lists and verb charts!

 


 

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 3 de febrero
2:30pm to 3:15pm


We will be playing BINGO in Spanish for AMAZING PRIZES!!!

 


 

VENEZUELA




Caracas, with over 4 million caraquenos, is one of the largest and most populated capitals in Latin America. Caracas enjoys a wonderful climate and lies at the bottom of the 8,500 foot high Avila Mountain.



Angel Falls are the tallest waterfalls on earth, free falling about 2,421 feet to the river below. They are 15 times higher than Niagara Falls! They were named after the man who discovered them, American explorer Jimmy Angel.



Colonia Tovar, one of the most unusual and picture perfect mountain villages in South America, was founded in 1843 by German immigrants. It remained isolated and German in its architecture, culture, and language until the 1940s. The first road into town was opened in 1963.



Pabellon Criollo is Venezuela's national dish. It is a wildly popular meal made with shredded beef, rice, black beans and fried plantains.



The Frailejon is a rare, native plant, from the high plains of Venezuela. Found at about 8,000 to 13,000 feet elevation, they are about 3 feet tall and bloom with cheerful yellow blossoms.



Autana Tepui. a magnificent 4,000 foot mountain in southern Venezuela, was declared a national monument in 1978. Inside you can find an amazing cave formed entirely of quartz!

    



 

 

Monday, February 17th - School Closed



FRASE DEL MES

 

¡Feliz Dia de San Valentin!

Happy Saint Valentine's Day!





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 4  Como somos?  which covers the plural subjects nosotros and ellos with the verb ser - to be and more descriptive adjectives.

Click here Listos Leccion 4 vocab list.



Grade 6
- Students are studying Somos Asi 1 -  Leccion D which covers masculine and feminine nouns, definite and indefinite articles el, la, un, una, classroom vocabulary and expressing where someone or something is located.

Click here for Leccion D vocab list.

 

Grade 7 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 2, Parte 1 which covers classroom vocabulary, school courses, and conjugating regular -ar verbs in the present tense.  There will be two separate written tests on this vocab list.

Click here for Leccion 2 Parte 1 vocab list.

 

Grade 8 - Students are studying Senderos 1 - Leccion 4 Parte 1 which covers activities to pass the time vocabulary, the verb ir - to go, e to ie stem changing verbs and o to ue stem changing verbs.

Click here for Leccion 4 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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