K-4 is learning the parts of the body.  They received a worksheet with a fox on it and labels indicating each part of the body in Spanish.  The children also learned Pulgarcito, a new song which teaches several important questions and responses in Spanish. Students heard a story about a mouse going to the movies.  The story had new vocabulary as well as previously learned winter terms. 

K-5 began learning a new song, which is a surprise for parents.  They also received the parts of the body worksheet, reviewed six songs in Spanish, and participated in a lesson which  I delivered entirely in Spanish. It was magical!   We sang Old MacDonald in Spanish.  Did you know that some  animals "talk" in a different manner in Spanish than they do in English? Ducks say, "qua, qua."  Our surprise song will teach you some other farm animal sounds! 

1st grade discussed medical terms including ways to express having a toothache or stomachache in Spanish.  The children received a vocabulary sheet with important terms to learn. I assigned the first ten words for study. There will NOI be a written test on the words. I will ask for responses from the children orally in class next week. 

2nd grade received the same list of important vocabulary words.  I encouraged students to study as many terms as they wanted to study.  Most students understand more than the first twenty words on the list! They took the list home for study.  I will ask for oral responses in class next week on the first ten words. 

3rd grade received an assignment which is due next week.  The project is a cultural awareness activity and can be done entirely in English.  Please assist your child with the preparation of their Spanish -speaking country if you wish.   Call me if you have any questions.  Miss Stone has some shoe boxes if your child does not have one at home.  I also brought four boxes to the classroom on Tuesday. 


4th grade has an autobiographical composition to prepare for presentation next Monday.  We did the ENTIRE paragraph in class.  The children need only copy their responses on another sheet or prepare the paragraph on the computer.  They also need a photograph or hand-drawn self-portrait cover sheet to accompany the paragraph. This project is our last major assignment before the next report cards are distributed.  It is very important that your child complete this activity.  Several students are not completing homework assignments.  I have called parents informing them of this fact.  

Thank you for your interest in our Spanish Language Program. 

                                   Miss Linda