Happy Grandparents' Day!  I really enjoy teaching your grandchildren!  They are wonderful children!
     Dear Parents,
                  Grades K-4 and K-5 had lots of fun on Monday.  I can conduct most of the class in Spanish with the K-5 children.  Thye understand so much.  We reviewed days of the week and months of the year, all basic questions in Spanish, and met our new friend, El Sr. Mono. Mr. Monkey.  The only problem is that some students insisted that Mr. Monkey is really Miss Monkey because she has long eyelashes and pink inside of her ears.  So, I changed her name to Srta. Mono--Miss Monkey.  She joins Elefante, Leoncito, Pancho and Pepe who all assist the children in their mastery of Spanish language skills.  I couldn't do it alone! One class learned a new song, "Estrellita."  It is the Spanish version of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." All will be learning the new song. 

Grades 1 and 1 shared their original books about what they like to eat.  Thank you so much for helping your child to complete this assignment/project.  I also want to thank Miss Connie and Miss Lisa  for making sure everyone was aware of the importance of completing their book and remembering to bring it to class! 

Grade 3 worked on new vocabulary which they used in simple sentences in class. I asked the students to please try to continue composing sentences at home.  They have a sheet with classroom objects and a small visual they created to learn the meaning of the words.  The sentences can include adjectives if students wish. Most of the students wanted to go "above and beyond" the assignment. I had forgotten that we learned that expression last year!

Grade 4 shared their simple descriptions of their room.  I stressed the importance of coming to class prepared with their worksheets and notebooks.  We began an assignment about the four seasons.  Students need to complete their work at home by illustrating their favorite season and tellling why they like that particular season.  The pages will be used to make a class book about the four seasons.  All students copied the four seasons in Spanish and the sentence they need to complete.  If they did not complete it, we will do so next week, but the illustration must be completed at home and brought to school on Monday.

Thank you for your interest and cooperation in our Spanish Language Program.

                                                   Miss Linda