I hope everyone had a wonderful Presidents' Day weekend, even with the rain. :)
3rd grade: We have continued learning about how to say that we enjoy doing many different activities. On Thursday, we will learn more about punctuation that is unique to the Spanish language, and we will also discuss cognates. Cognates are words that look and sound similar in both languages. An example that we discuss often is chocolate. :) It's spelled the same in both languages, it's just pronounced differently. In this section of Unit 3, we have already reviewed the cognates: trompeta, fútbol, béisbol, intivo, guitarra, difícil, clase, escuela, and many more! The third graders should have workbook pages 33-39 done at this point in the quarter.
4th grade: We have finished up talking about places we go and activities we participate in while on vacation. On Friday we will begin our last section of Unit 3, by introducing different events that we enjoy attending. The fourth graders should have workbook pages 33-40 completed already, and 41 was assigned for homework today.
5th grade: We have completed our review of time and school schedules. On Friday and today, we talked about the letters j and g, and went over what sounds they make, and when they make them. It was fun learning a Spanish tongue twister with those letters and sounds. They have the opportunity to memorize the tongue twister and say it for me to earn an extra credit point on their next exam. The fifth graders should have workbook pages 33-36 completed so far, and I assigned page 37 as homework today.
Have a great week!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
February 13-17, 2017
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a restful weekend and are ready for another great week. I have been dealing with this awful illness that's been going around. Both my kids have it, and I have it. Also, my 9 month old nephew was admitted to the hospital with a mass in his stomach on Thursday, so I apologize that I have been away from school here and there, and haven't been updating as much as I would like.
In all grade levels, we are working diligently on Unit 3, and I'm hoping to be finished with it by the end of February. We will have a Unit test, and I will let you know the dates for that as soon as I get the rest of Unit 3 mapped out. I had to do some reteaching when I got back from maternity leave last year, and we only got through Unit 3. I am really excited that we will be done with it so early in the year, and will be able to move on to Unit 4 and possibly Unit 5!
HOMEWORK:
In all grade levels, we are working diligently on Unit 3, and I'm hoping to be finished with it by the end of February. We will have a Unit test, and I will let you know the dates for that as soon as I get the rest of Unit 3 mapped out. I had to do some reteaching when I got back from maternity leave last year, and we only got through Unit 3. I am really excited that we will be done with it so early in the year, and will be able to move on to Unit 4 and possibly Unit 5!
HOMEWORK:
- 3rd grade was assigned workbook page 39 on Thursday. At this point, they should have all workbook pages 33-39 completed.
- 4th grade was assigned workbook page 40 on Tuesday. I was not there on Friday, so they had a few extra days to complete it. I will be checking it tomorrow. They should have all workbook pages 33-40 completed so far.
- 5th grade was assigned an assignment out of the textbook on Tuesday (I copied the pages for them). I was not there on Friday, so they had a few extra days to complete it. I will be checking it tomorrow. I will double check their workbook pages when I am back at school, but I believe they should have pages 33-36 completed so far.
On an unrelated note, in addition to teaching 3-5 Spanish and 4th grade Math, I am also our Extracurricular Director. (many hats!) :) Alongside Mrs. Fawcett, I love being able to offer our educators their stipends for sponsoring our before, during, after school, and early release Wednesday activities for our students. In addition to this, your generosity helps us keep the cost of those clubs down. In learning more about the extracurricular activities at others Archways, many of their teacher led clubs and study clubs cost families between $50 and $80 per quarter. Our teacher led clubs and Study Club cost only $20 per quarter! This is just one of the many areas in which our Tax Credits are able to make a huge difference in our Archway Chandler community. If you have not donated yet, would you please consider it? It's a dollar for dollar tax credit, so it's basically a no cost donation. :) Also, would you please also consider asking around your neighborhood, church, work, gym, etc, to see if anyone else would like to take advantage of this opportunity to not only lower their tax bill, but also do some good in the lives of our students and teachers. The link to donate or share is below.
Thank you so much, and have a wonderful week. Please email me with any questions or concerns regarding Spanish or Extracurriculars.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
January 30-February 3, 2017
Happy Wednesday!
3rd grade: On Monday, we reviewed numbers 0-30, and learned the similarities and differences between the Mayan calendar and our own. We will have a short quiz on the numbers on Thursday. It will be a five question quiz in which I say the number in Spanish, and the students write down the digits. For example, if I say "catorce," the students would write 14 on their paper. We will then begin talking about different cultural activities that we enjoy doing. Workbook page 38 should also be completed by Thursday.
4th grade: On Tuesday, we learned how to ask and answer the question, "¿Adónde vas de vacaciones?" (Where do you go on vacation?). We also discussed different vacation locations, and enjoyed poking a little bit of fun at Sra. Barksdale's drawings (She is NO Mrs. Wuerfel!) :) We will delve deeper into the subject of vacations in the coming classes. Workbook page 39 was assigned as homework, due Friday.
5th grade: On Tuesday, we finished up learning about how to tell time in Spanish. On Friday, we will have a small quiz. It will be five questions. I will say the time in Spanish, and the students will write the digits and time of day. For example, if I were to say, "Son las tres y quince de la tarde," the students would write 3:15 pm on their papers. After the quiz, we will begin a study of school schedules and compare our own schedule to schools in El Salvador. All three classes were asked to study for the time quiz. 5B and 5C were also given a worksheet, due Friday, to assist them in studying. 5A has already completed the assignment.
Have a wonderful week and let me know if you have any questions!
3rd grade: On Monday, we reviewed numbers 0-30, and learned the similarities and differences between the Mayan calendar and our own. We will have a short quiz on the numbers on Thursday. It will be a five question quiz in which I say the number in Spanish, and the students write down the digits. For example, if I say "catorce," the students would write 14 on their paper. We will then begin talking about different cultural activities that we enjoy doing. Workbook page 38 should also be completed by Thursday.
4th grade: On Tuesday, we learned how to ask and answer the question, "¿Adónde vas de vacaciones?" (Where do you go on vacation?). We also discussed different vacation locations, and enjoyed poking a little bit of fun at Sra. Barksdale's drawings (She is NO Mrs. Wuerfel!) :) We will delve deeper into the subject of vacations in the coming classes. Workbook page 39 was assigned as homework, due Friday.
5th grade: On Tuesday, we finished up learning about how to tell time in Spanish. On Friday, we will have a small quiz. It will be five questions. I will say the time in Spanish, and the students will write the digits and time of day. For example, if I were to say, "Son las tres y quince de la tarde," the students would write 3:15 pm on their papers. After the quiz, we will begin a study of school schedules and compare our own schedule to schools in El Salvador. All three classes were asked to study for the time quiz. 5B and 5C were also given a worksheet, due Friday, to assist them in studying. 5A has already completed the assignment.
Have a wonderful week and let me know if you have any questions!
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
January 23-27, 2017
Hello everyone, I just realized my pre-typed posts have not actually been posting, so I apologize for the lack of communication. I will compile all the information and resources and make another post later on this week, but a quick update is below for each grade:
THIRD GRADE:
We completed our study of different hobbies and sports, and started learning about school subject and school supplies. We will finish the week talking a bit about the Mayan culture and looking at their numbers and calendar. Workbook page 36 is due Thursday, we will do 37 in class, and 38 will be due Monday. Actually, pages 33-38 should all be completed by Monday. These have all been completed in class or assigned over the last couple weeks.
FOURTH GRADE:
We have completed learning about different activities in school, and also after school activities. The students have been assigned workbook pages 33-37 and also a weekly schedule worksheet was due today. Workbook page 38 will be due Friday, so please be sure all pages 33-38 are complete.
FIFTH GRADE:
We have completed learning about school subjects and differences and similarities between schools here in the US and in El Salvador. We have recently been reviewing numbers to 100 and how to tell time. So far, the fifth graders have been assigned workbook pages 33-35 and also two worksheets. The time worksheet is due Friday.
Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great week. :)
THIRD GRADE:
We completed our study of different hobbies and sports, and started learning about school subject and school supplies. We will finish the week talking a bit about the Mayan culture and looking at their numbers and calendar. Workbook page 36 is due Thursday, we will do 37 in class, and 38 will be due Monday. Actually, pages 33-38 should all be completed by Monday. These have all been completed in class or assigned over the last couple weeks.
FOURTH GRADE:
We have completed learning about different activities in school, and also after school activities. The students have been assigned workbook pages 33-37 and also a weekly schedule worksheet was due today. Workbook page 38 will be due Friday, so please be sure all pages 33-38 are complete.
FIFTH GRADE:
We have completed learning about school subjects and differences and similarities between schools here in the US and in El Salvador. We have recently been reviewing numbers to 100 and how to tell time. So far, the fifth graders have been assigned workbook pages 33-35 and also two worksheets. The time worksheet is due Friday.
Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great week. :)
Thursday, January 5, 2017
January 2-6, 2017
3rd grade – Thursday, January 5, 2017
Happy New Year!! I was so happy to see your scholars at
school today, and we had a great Spanish class!
We decoded the Spanish word “Los pasatiempos,” to figure out that the
actual word literally means pass (pasa) times (tiempos). We talked about how a pasatiempo is basically
an activity that we do to pass time, or in English, a hobby. The students told me what their favorite
hobbies were (Mi pasatiempo favorito es…), we learned some Spanish vocabulary,
and then practiced them in some example conversations. The notes (plus some pictures) and quizlet
link are below. There are no workbook
pages for homework, but I would love for them to study these new words,
phrases, and conversations. Thank you,
and have a wonderful weekend!
Grade 3 – Vocab 3.1 quizlet
Grade 3 - Vocab 3.1 notes part 1
Grade 3 - Convo 3.1 notes
Grade 3 - Convo notes pic 1
Grade 3 - Convo notes pic 2
Grade 3 - Vocab 3.1 notes part 1
Grade 3 - Convo 3.1 notes
Grade 3 - Convo notes pic 1
Grade 3 - Convo notes pic 2
5th grade – Friday, January 6, 2017
Happy New Year! The 5th
grade scholars will be completing their presentations during our regularly
scheduled Spanish classes, so I will see them for the first time on Tuesday
morning. Have a great weekend!
4th grade – Friday, January 6, 2017
Happy New Year! Due
to an assembly in the afternoon on Friday, we will have shortened Spanish
classes. We are going to glue a map of
and the flag from Mexico into our spirals.
We will color and discuss both the location of Mexico and the meaning of
the colors and emblem on the flag.
Grade 4 - Mexico Flag and map
Grade 4 - Mexico Flag and map
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Tax Credit time!
It’s Tax Credit season again, and we want your help. Each homeroom class is in the running for an Ice Cream Party - the top three classes that bring in the most Tax Credits win!
· Each year we reach out to our families and community members and ask them to support Archway by donating to the Tax Credit program. All the money raised from this program goes to supporting the many extracurricular activities at the school – such as art club, string ensembles and sports, and our on-campus visits from the symphony, opera and ballet.
· And one of the best parts of this program is that it costs you nothing! The State of Arizona allows you to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes for every dollar you donate to Tax Credit – up to $200 for an individual or $400 for a married couple filing jointly.
· You can make your Tax Credit gift online. If you prefer, you may complete our Tax Credit form and mail your gift to the school.
· For more information contact Jennifer Swanson, Director of Academy Giving at jswanson@archwaychandler.org
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
December 5-9, 2016
Hi everyone! I just wanted to do a quick update with a reminder about the Unit 2 test this week. I send home messages on Jupiter, so please let me know if you are not getting those.
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Grade 3: Test Thursday, December 8
Here is the link to the 3rd grade quizlets. https://quizlet.com/class/2644065/
The students should be working on sets 9-14, which include the four vocab sets and also two sets to practice the verb estar.
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Grade 4: Test Friday, December 9
Here is the link to the 4th grade quizlets. https://quizlet.com/class/2644096/
The students should be working on sets 9-14, which include the four vocab sets and also two sets to practice the verb estar.
Friday is also the last day to turn in the Town Project for any credit.
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Grade 5: Test Friday, December 9
Here is the link to the 5th grade quizlets. https://quizlet.com/class/2644194/
The students should be working on sets 10-17, which include the four vocab sets and also a few sets to practice the verb estar and a couple other verbs we have learned this quarter.
Friday is also the last day to turn in the Clothing Store project for any credit.
Have a great week and let me know if you have any questions.
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