Dear Parents,
                     
  K-4 and K-5 learned new vocabulary related to common objects used at the dinner table.  They learned the Spanish words for: knife- cuchillo, teaspooon- cucharita, tablespoon- cuchara,  fork- tenedor,  plate-plato, glass- vaso, cup.  We also reviewed foods, greetings, and all of our songs.  Our story in Spanish  was about being being thankful.  I am so pleased with your children's progress in Spanish.  I will reinforce the new vocabulary next week when we have a "mock" Thanksgiving dinner.  It is going to be fun!

1st grade finished their clocks.  We also counted by fives in Spanish.  I also read a story in Spanish about giving thanks.  I will bring the clocks to school next week so your child can take it home and show you what he/she learned.

2nd grade-  Students began a worksheet designed to teach the number words from 0 to 1000.  It is not as difficult as it seems!  We will continue with this activity next week. 

3rd grade-  We also completed the worksheet listed above.  About five students wanted to work without help.  I encouraged them to do so.  I distributed a dialogue in Spanish about a hamster lost in a classroom.  Students were able to read the dialogue and determine the content based on previously learned vocabulary and the use of cognates embedded in the dialogue.  I am very very pleased with the progress of our third graders!  We will continue with the dialogue next week.  Students should practice reading their lines for their presentations next week.

4th grade-  4th graders received a study sheet with prepositional phrases and common classroom objects.  They also have a copy of the dialogue about a lost hamster and will make presentations next week.  We are making solid progress in both fourth grade classes.  I am  very happy! Students should practice their lines for next week.  It is not necessary to memorize the lines because I know students are acquiring important phrases and vocabulary through the use of dialogues even if they are being read and not recited from memory.

Please do not hesitate to contact me about the activities or homework assignments.
Gracias por su cooperacion y apoyo.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.
   
                                 Atentamente,
                                               Srta. Linda