Buenos días a todos,

Bienvenidos a este nuevo año 2010 - 2011, en nuestra escuela Immacolata.

Estoy muy feliz de regresar y empezar a trabajar con todos ustedes.

Vamos a recordar palabras, aprender muchas cosas nuevas y a divertirnos mucho.

¡  Hasta pronto !

Señora Torres.

 

 

"  BIENVENIDOS  A  LA  CLASE  DE  ESPAÑOL  "

 

Mi nombre es Señora Maggie Torres, and I am your child's Profesora de Español for this school year 2010 - 2011.

 

Nosotros empezaremos cada dia con una oración en Español,    because GOD is the reason  why we are all here,

 

Kindergarten:" Jesús te quiero mucho. Gracías por este día "

 

Primary: " Dios te salve Maria ".

 

6 - 7 - 8 : " Padre Nuestro ".

 

COURSE CONTENT .-

This year en Español we will be focusing on improving our use of the language, also learning new words, phrases and small sentences.

 

The curriculum will meet the needs of the children as a group, but also as individuals. Activities wil be flexible and understandable according to the age group.

 

 La clase de Español will be given twice a week from Kindergarten through Eight grade.

 

Kindergarten and First grade.- Basic vocabulary: including colors, numbers, greetings, members of the family, body parts, animals, opposites and variety of songs and small reading books.

 

Second grade and Third grade.- Will be using Spanish System " VIVA EL ESPAÑOL  A ". 

Fourth grade and Fifth grade.- Will be using Spanish System " VIVA EL ESPAÑOL  B ".

This system is a complete language development program design to help each child to attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in an informal and relaxed environment. Also, introduce children to the cultures of Spanish speaking people.

 

Sixth and Seventh grades.- Will be using System  " VIVA EL ESPAÑOL - HOLA ". Tailored to the middle school students. Reinforce listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

 

Eight grade.- Will be using " VIVA EL ESPAÑOL - QUE TAL ".

With this system the children we will able to respond to simple questions, statements and commands, using simple words, phrases and short sentences. They will learn and practice using observation, listening materials, attractive visual aids, oral and silent reading, vocabulary study, comprenhension, creative movements, drawing, participating in small and big groups and coversation.

 

GRADES.-

Grades are based in the following:

Class participation / Oral Evaluation (40%)

Quizzes / Test                              (30%)

Homework                                    (20 %)

Proyects                                       (10%)

 

GRADING SCALE.-

Primary grades :  O = Outstanding.

                          S = Satisfactory.

                         NI = Need Improvement.

Upper Grades :   A+ = 97% - 100%     A = 93% - 96%

                         B+ = 89% - 92%       B = 85% - 88%

                         C+ = 82% - 84%       C = 78% - 81%

                         D+ = 74% - 77%       D = 70% - 73%

                                      F = 69% or below.

Participation grades are giving based on individual oral performance and cooperation as a partner and as a group member.

 

 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS.-

The following will influence on the participaction grade:

1.- Be seated and ready to work AND remain seated until dismissed by the teacher.

2.- Be attentive and follow directions the first time given.

3.- Come to la clase de Español prepared: textbook covered, workbook covered, folder, pens and pencils, hand-out given en class and homework completed.

4.- Keep your hands, feet and objets to yourself.

5.- Call a classmate to find out assignments missed whem absent.

6.- Do not used obscene gestures or obscene language.

7.- No radios, headphones, cell phone, hats, food or drinks in class.

 

A citizenship grade will be given based on how the student adheres to the policy and expectations of the class and School.

 

Students will further their ability to speak and write (acording to the grade level) in simple sentences about themselves, their family and friends. Partners practice, games, songs, dances, and group activities will be some of the methods used to teach the language.

 

This is my 11th year teaching Español at Immacolata School and I'm excited about the class activities planned for this year. You can visit us on room #306.

With School and Home working together, I know that each and every student can have a successful year en Español.

I'm looking forward to meeting you at Back - To - School Nigth, on Thursday August 26th. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or leave me a message and I'll return your call asap.

 

Que Dios los Bendiga. 

¡ Hasta luego !

 

Señora Maggie Torres.

Profesora de Español

Voice Mail Number    (314) 991- 5700.

(mail box number 423)