Bienvenidos/ Welcome

Bienvenidos de regreso a la escuela!
(Welcome back-to-school!)

My name is Giselle Leonhardt, and I’m excited to welcome you to a new school year! I have the privilege of serving as one of the 8th-grade homeroom teachers and of teaching Spanish to students in grades 5–8 for the third consecutive year. In my role as homeroom teacher, I look forward to walking alongside your child as they experience the many special milestones of their final year at St. Joseph’s—from Confirmation to graduation.

Spanish was my first language growing up, so I feel incredibly blessed to continue sharing my love of the language and culture with your children. Over the past seven and a half years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, I’ve held various teaching positions, and it has been a wonderful journey. I also have a strong personal connection to the school—one of my sons is a proud St. Joseph graduate, and my younger son is currently enrolled here.

In Spanish class, students will not only learn how to speak and understand the language but also explore the cultures and histories of Spanish-speaking countries. My goal is to help them feel confident using Spanish in real-world situations.

As a former Catholic school student myself, I truly value the faith-filled education St. Joseph’s provides, and I feel grateful to give my own children the same experience.

Outside the classroom, I love spending quality time with my husband, our two boys, and our three dogs—Leia, Rey, and Hans Solo. As a family, we enjoy traveling, going on walks, eating out, and watching movies. My favorite sport is volleyball, and I’ve had the pleasure of coaching:

the 6th/7th grade boys team in 2021,
the 7th/8th grade boys team in 2024, and
the 5th/6th grade boys team in 2025.

I look forward to a wonderful and blessed year ahead, filled with growth, learning, and joy. I am honored to work with your children and be a part of their journey.

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Week of 2/2/2026

No School Thursday 2/5/26 - Parent Teacher Conferences

No School Friday 2/6/26 - Teacher In- Service

5th Grade: As I was out on Thursday and Friday due to illness we will wrap up on “Me gusta/No me gusta.” This week students will be able to describe their house in Spanish using vocabulary for rooms, colors, and family members by writing and speaking in complete sentences.

¿Cómo es tu casa? (What is your house like?)

New Vocabulary

Rooms: la casa, la cocina, el baño, el dormitorio, el garaje
Colors: blanco/a, negro/a, azul, café
People & actions: mi madre, mi padre, mi hermano/a, cocina, saca la basura
Adjectives: simpático/a

Assignment this for the week

Students will begin working on the “Mi Casa” packet in class.

Next Week

Students will complete a small in-class project. They will create a slide presentation using Google Slides or Canva.
Students will present their home using images from the internet and describe it using phrases such as “Mi casa tiene un piso” or “dos pisos” (My house has one or two levels) and “Mi cocina es blanca” (My kitchen is white). Students will present their projects in Spanish, allowing them to practice vocabulary, sentence structure, and speaking skills.

6th Grade:

Students will continue Capítulo 1B.

Objective:
Identify and write about people and things at your school.

Assignments:

We will present their written Assignment – “¿Qué te gusta hacer?”
Which they will present with their partner.
We will continue to complete this as we did not get to this part last week as I was not in class on Thursday or Friday. Students will begin learning about the definite and indefinite articles using el, la, un and una. Worksheet page 49 & 50.
Next week, students will also learn word order, focusing on the placement of adjectives using the subject, verb, indefinite article + noun, and adjective. Worksheet Page 143 &144

7th Grade:

This week, students will continue Capítulo 4B: “¿Quieres ir conmigo?”

Objective:
Students will learn how to listen to and read invitations and responses, as well as exchange information while accepting or declining an invitation.

Assignments:

This week Ir +a + infinitive worksheet page 143 & 144
Next week, Review "A que hora"? - Una invitación para el Sábado.
Next week Review the AR verb jugar - complete worksheet

8th Grade:

Because the quiz was canceled while I was out on Thursday and Friday due to illness, we will spend additional time practicing stem-changing verbs and demonstrative adjectives to better prepare students for the quiz.

Assignments for the Week:

Capítulo 7A Quiz: Wednesday, 2/4/26

Week of 1/26/26

5th Grade:

This week, students continued working on an interactive activity in which they interviewed four classmates about which sport they like to play. Students then presented their sentences to the class using the phrase “le gusta.” We will wrap up these presentations next Tuesday, 1/27/26.

Performance Targets:

Students will learn and use new vocabulary: refresco, televisión, jugar fútbol, andar en patineta, leer un libro, nadar, and review sports (Los Deportes) such as el voleibol, el fútbol americano, el tenis de mesa, and more.

Assignments This Week

Wrap up presentations Tuesday 1/26/26
Los Deportes Packet — review and practice with sports-related vocabulary.

6th Grade:

Students will continue Capítulo 1B.

Objective:
Identify and write about people and things at your school.

Assignments:

Students will begin learning about the Definite and indefinite articles using el, la, un and una. Worksheet page 49 & 50.
Students will also learn word order, focusing on the placement of adjectives using the subject, verb, indefinite article + noun, and adjective.
worksheet Pages 27& 28

7th Grade:

This week, students will continue Capítulo 4B: “¿Quieres ir conmigo?”

Objective:
Students will learn how to listen to and read invitations and responses, as well as exchange information while accepting or declining an invitation.

Assignments:

Conjuguemos vocabulario 4B: for 7D
Savvas Videohistoria: ¿Te gusta ir de camping? Students will watch and interpret a video about activities and invitations.
Ir +a + infinitive worksheet pages 143 & 144
Las invitaciones pages 77& 78

8th Grade:

Students reached the end of the chapter and will be preparing for the chapter quiz which will take place next Thursday 1/29/26.

Assignments for the Week:

Review the demonstrative adjectives- grade packet.
Review vocabulary words and study guide.

Week of 1/19/26

5th Grade:

As I was out last week due to illness and injury we will continue this week with “Me gusta” to say what they like or don’t like.

Performance Targets:

Students will learn to ask the questions “¿Me gusta?”, “¿Les gusta?”, and “¿Te gusta?”
Students will respond using “Sí, me gusta ___.” or “No, no me gusta ___.”
Students will learn and use new vocabulary: refresco, televisión, jugar fútbol, andar en patineta, leer un libro, nadar, and review sports (Los Deportes) such as el voleibol, el fútbol americano, el tenis de mesa, and more.

Assignments This Week

Reading Comprehension: Me gusta el Fútbol — includes an interactive activity where students move around the room to interview classmates and ask “¿Qué les gusta jugar?” to learn which sports their peers enjoy. - We will complete this on Monday and Tuesday.
Los Deportes Packet — review and practice with sports-related vocabulary.

6th Grade:

Students have begun Capítulo 1B.

Objective:
Students will read, listen to, and understand information about personality traits such as ordenado, perezoso, and trabajador.

Assignments:

Savvas Videohistoria: Students have watched a video about students volunteering codo a codo. They will identify the students’ interests and describe what they are like.
Adjectives Worksheet: Pages 47–48
Conjuguemos 1B
Written Assignment – “¿Qué te gusta hacer?”
Students will identify and discuss what they and others like to do, as well as describe their own personality.

7th Grade:

This week, students will begin Capítulo 4B: “¿Quieres ir conmigo?”

Objective:
Students will learn how to listen to and read invitations and responses, as well as exchange information while accepting or declining an invitation.

Assignments:

Vocabulary Worksheets: Pages 139 & 141
Savvas Videohistoria: ¿Te gusta ir de camping? Students will watch and interpret a video about activities and invitations.
Writing Assignment – “Una invitación para el sábado”
Students will work with a partner to create an invitation that includes a location, date, and time. They should practice asking and responding using expressions such as ¿Te gustaría ir? and ¿A qué hora?

8th Grade:

Since I was out last week due to illness and injury, we will continue working in Capítulo 7A: “¿Cuánto cuesta?” This week we will review key concepts, including stem-changing verbs and demonstrative adjectives, to ensure students feel confident before moving on.

Assignments for the Week:

Grammar Review: Stem-changing verbs and demonstrative adjectives
Savvas Auténtico 1 Video: Un probador virtual
End-of-Chapter Work: Begin the Chapter 7A review

Week of 1/12/26

5th Grade

This week, students will learn how to express their opinions using “Me gusta” to say what they like or don’t like.

Performance Targets:

Students will learn to ask the questions “¿Me gusta?”, “¿Les gusta?”, and “¿Te gusta?”
Students will respond using “Sí, me gusta ___.” or “No, no me gusta ___.”
Students will learn and use new vocabulary: refresco, televisión, jugar fútbol, andar en patineta, leer un libro, nadar, and review sports (Los Deportes) such as el voleibol, el fútbol americano, el tenis de mesa, and more.

Assignments This Week

Vocabulary Worksheet: Me Gusta — foods they like to eat and sports they enjoy playing.
Reading Comprehension: Me gusta el Fútbol — includes an interactive activity where students move around the room to interview classmates and ask “¿Qué les gusta jugar?” to learn which sports their peers enjoy.
Los Deportes Packet — review and practice with sports-related vocabulary.

6th Grade

We have been reviewing material to prepare for the rescheduled chapter quiz on Capítulo 1A: ¿Qué te gusta hacer?, originally planned before the Christmas break. The quiz will take place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Students have two review booklets and the Pear Practice study guide set available to help them prepare. All study materials have been posted on Google Classroom.

7th Grade

Students completed Capítulo 4A: ¿Adónde vas? This week, we will be reviewing the chapter to prepare for the upcoming quiz, which will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Students have two review booklets and the Pear Practice study guide available to support their studying. All review materials have been posted on Google Classroom.

8th Grade

Last week, our 8th graders did a fantastic job on their partner presentations and role-play activity as a salesperson and a shopper. This fun, engaging assignment gave students the opportunity to practice real-life conversations—asking for help in a store, talking about clothing items, and finding out prices. Students playing the role of the salesperson also learned how to respond appropriately to shoppers’ questions.

This week, we will continue working in Capítulo 7A: ¿Cuánto cuesta?

Weekly Objective:
Students will listen to clothing choices and write about shopping plans using the stem-changing verbs pensar, querer, and preferir (“to think/plan,” “to want,” and “to prefer”).
Students will also practice using demonstrative adjectives—este/esta, ese/esa, estos/estas, and esos/esas—to describe items as this, that, these, and those.

Assignments for this Week

Stem-Changing Verb Worksheet: pages 75–76
Demonstrative Adjectives Worksheet: pages 77–78
Finish the chapter

Week of 1/5/26

5th Grade: Happy New Year! I am excited to welcome the students back to the classroom. We will be learning about Three Kings Day / Día de los Reyes Magos, also known as the Epiphany. The Epiphany celebrates the day that Jesus was revealed to the world. Students will learn the story in Spanish about the three kings who followed the star to Bethlehem to visit baby Jesus.

Objectives: Understand and describe the celebration on the Eve of the Three Kings / La Noche de Reyes, including traditions such as leaving shoes out for gifts.
Identify: January 6th as the day that commemorates the visit of the Three Kings.
Recognize: the gifts brought by the Wise Men: Gold / Oro, Incense / Incienso, and Myrrh / Mirra

Assignments:

Review the books "The Story of the Three Wise Men" by Tomie dePaola and "Three Kings Day / Día de Reyes Magos" by Marisa Boan.
Complete the reading comprehension packet on La Rosca de Reyes, the traditional sweet bread eaten on January 6th. Students will learn its significance: a round bread with a hidden figurine of baby Jesus, celebrating the visit of the Three Kings and shared with family and friends in Spanish-speaking cultures.

6th Grade: Due to the quiz cancellation of Capítulo 1A before the break, it has been rescheduled for both 6th Grade classes. This week in class, students will review the chapter and practice together to help them feel prepared and confident for the quiz.

Capitulo 1A Quiz will take place on Tuesday, 1/13/26.

7th Grade: Students will continue with : Capitulo 4A

Objectives: Write and answer questions about leisure activities. Exchange information about where you and others go in your free time.

Assignments:

Activity 17: "Los fines de semana"
Students will work in pairs or small groups of 3–4 to create a Spanish conversation about their weekend activities, including where they go and who they spend time with.
Video: Pequeña Oaxaca

8th Grade: Students will finish and present their dialogues for “¿En qué puedo servirle?” (How can I help you?), with one partner as the shopper and the other as the store salesperson. Afterward, they will begin Activity 11 – “¿Cómo me queda?” (How does it look?).

This activity helps to build practical communication skills: Students learn phrases and vocabulary they can use in real-life situations, like shopping, greeting someone, or asking for help.

Key Vocabulary for This Assignment: Te queda bien / mal – It looks good / bad. No me gusta mucho – I don’t like it very much.

Assignments:

Complete Part 1 of the assignment with Activity 6.
Finish Part 2 of the assignment with Activity 11.
Present

Week of 12/15/25

Please have the students dress warm, coats, hats gloves in case we do go out this week.
Thursday 12/18 Christmas Concert at 6PM in the church.

5th Grade: Students will be learning about El Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe and Juan Diego, celebrated on December 12th. This lesson helps students understand an important cultural and religious tradition that is deeply rooted in many Spanish-speaking countries. It also gives them an opportunity to make connections between language, culture, and tradition.

We will also explore the New Year’s tradition of “Las 12 Uvas”, where people eat twelve grapes at midnight—one for each month—to bring good luck in the coming year. As part of the activity, they will write down their own wishes and goals for the new year, helping them practice writing in Spanish.

6th Grade and 7th Grade: This week we will be having a fun week with Roxxem in class which provides practice with new words and grammatical structures in a fun, interactive way. Students get to listen to Spanish music and type out the lyrics which helps them learn to write.

6A & 6B will be taking the Chapter Quiz for 1A on Tuesday 12/16. Pear Practice study guide is in google classroom.

8th Grade: This week Students will complete the assignment of “En que puedo sirvirle?” They are working in partners and one person is a saleman/salewoman and they must help a customer in a clothing or shoe store. They will let them know what items of clothing/shoes they are shopping for and the sales person will assist them while asking them questions they will answer in Spanish.

Objective: This helps develop Real-Life Communication Skills: Students practice speaking Spanish in realistic, everyday scenarios. They will also focus on words and phrases related to clothing, shoes, and shopping interactions from our chapter. They will present in class with their partner.

At the end of the week they will have fun with Roxxem which provides practice with new words and grammatical structures in a fun, interactive way. Students get to listen to Spanish music and type out the lyrics which helps them learn to write.

Week of 12/8/25

5th Grade:

This week, students will be learning about the history of the poinsettia. We will read The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola, a student favorite. Students will listen to the story, complete a reading comprehension activity in Spanish, and finish the week with a poinsettia craft.

Objective: Students will explore the cultural significance of the poinsettia in Mexican holiday traditions. They will strengthen their listening and reading comprehension skills in Spanish through a story and related activities.

Assignment:
By the end of the week, students will demonstrate understanding by completing a Spanish reading passage and creating a poinsettia craft that reflects the cultural meaning of this traditional symbol.

6th Grade:
Our 6th graders are wrapping up Chapter 1A this week. To conclude the chapter, students will watch a videohistoria about the Conservatory of Mariachi, allowing them to connect the vocabulary to real cultural situations. After the video activity, we will begin preparing for the Chapter 1A vocabulary quiz.

Quiz: is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16. Students will receive a Pear Deck practice set containing the vocabulary from this chapter to help them review and prepare for the quiz.

7th Grade: Students will continue with Capítulo 4A this week. They will practice the verb ir and its present tense forms: voy, vas, va, vamos, and van. Students will also review stress and accents in words that end in a vowel.

Objective: Students will be able to exchange information about where they go to do leisure activities.

Assignments:

Savvas InstaCheck on the verb ir.
Writing Activity: Activity 17 Los fines de semana — Students will work with a partner to ask and answer questions about everyday life and weekend activities. They will then present their findings to the class with their group.

8th Grade:
This week in Spanish class, students will continue working in Capítulo 7A. They will watch a videohistoria on De compras (shopping) to connect vocabulary and phrases to real-life situations.

Objective: Students will listen to shoppers’ and clerks’ comments about clothing and prices, and practice discussing how much clothes cost and how they fit.

Assignments and Activities:

Students will work with a partner to role-play working in a retail store, practicing the question, “¿En qué puedo servirle, señor/señorita?” and appropriate responses. Each pair will then present their dialogue to the class.
Students have also been assigned the AAPPL practice writing placement exam questions in Google Classroom. They can practice these at home, and we will review the questions together in class on Wednesday to prepare for the test.

Reminder: The AAPPL placement test will be on Thursday, 12/11, during Spanish class. Students should bring their headphones on this day.

Week of 12/1/25

5th Grade:

We will listen to The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie dePaola. Students will review the traditions of Las Posadas, focusing on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and how this celebration is honored in Mexico today. We will discuss key customs, vocabulary, and the cultural meaning behind this beautiful holiday tradition. Students will also continue to work on their reading comprehension as they engage with the story and related activities.

Objective:
Students will demonstrate understanding of Las Posadas through a flip book with reading and translation activities.

Assignment:
Complete the flip book during class time.

6th Grade:
Before break, students worked on learning infinitives and the use of negatives from Capítulo 1A. This week, we will continue with capitulo 1A by practicing placing negative words in front of verbs to form sentences (no, nada, ni y ni)

Objective:

Students will read and write about others’ likes and dislikes, practice answering questions, and state their preferences in Spanish.

Assignments:

Savvas Vowel Practice: a, e, and i
Savvas: Practice the use of también vs tampoco
Worksheet agreement and disagreement using tambien vs. Tampoco pages 35-36.

7th Grade:

This week, students will begin Auténtico 1, 4A – ¿Adónde Vas?. They will read pages 170–174 in the Autentico 1 book and complete a vocabulary worksheet on locations such as el gimnasio, la playa, la biblioteca, etc.

Objectives:

Students will read and translate a conversation between two friends going to different locations.
Students will write and talk about places they go in their free time, taking turns practicing speaking with a partner.

Assignments:
• Vocabulary worksheet on locations
• Watch a Savvas video on El Tiempo Libre (free time) and answer related questions
• Conjuguemos for vocabulary practice

8th Grade:
This week we will begin to prepare for the upcoming AAPPL Spanish writing placement test. We’ll review presentational writing, interpretive reading and listening, interpersonal speaking, and more using AAPPL practice materials.

At the same time, we will begin Capítulo 7A: ¿Cuánto cuesta?, where students will talk and write about shopping plans and gift ideas. They will review vocabulary related to shopping, clothing, and prices, and practice using the stem-changing verbs pensar, querer, and preferir, including how to conjugate them correctly according to the subject pronoun. Students will also use demonstrative adjectives—this, that, and those—to point out and describe nouns. All of these skills will support their preparation for the writing placement as well.

Assignments:
• Vocabulary worksheet pages 71 & 73
• Conjuguemos for vocabulary practice
• Watch a Videohistoria on De compras and answer the related questions. This activity helps build listening skills, comprehension, and writing.

Week of 12/1/25

5th Grade:
Students will work on a creative Día de Acción de Gracias activity in class. They will color a Thanksgiving turkey and use the Spanish vocabulary we’ve been learning to write short phrases about what they are thankful for. This activity gives them a fun and meaningful way to practice expressing gratitude in Spanish. Students will also complete a Thanksgiving-themed word search to reinforce vocabulary in an engaging way.

6th Grade:
No Spanish this week due to Thanksgiving Break.

7th and 8th Grade:
From now until Thanksgiving break, we will continue reading Chapter 4 of La Casa de la Dentista. Seventh graders are working at Novice Low, and eighth graders at Novice Mid. Students are doing a wonderful job building vocabulary, practicing fluency, and supporting each other as they translate and discuss the story together. We will continue this on Monday 11/24 and Tuesday11/25.

Upcoming Assignments:
Once we finish reading each chapter, students will have small assignments to help reinforce their learning:

Capítulo 4 :

7th Delany – Ch. 4 Nuggets 1-2: Due 11/24
7th Secketa – Ch. 4 Nuggets 1–2: Due 11/24
8th Forlenza – Ch. 4 Nuggets 1–4: Due 11/25
8th Leonhardt – Ch. 4 Nuggets 1–4: Due 11/25

Week of 11/17

5th Grade:

Last week, the 5th-grade class did an excellent job working on their Winter Reading Comprehension packet. They did a wonderful job sounding out words, learning proper pronunciation, and working together to translate as a group. I was especially proud of how they recognized and used vocabulary words they’ve learned since the beginning of the school year.

This week, students will receive a new reading comprehension packet titled Un día en la nieve. We will be working on it during class time as we continue to strengthen reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills.

6th Grade:

Last week, students worked hard to finish writing their paragraphs and complete their translations in Spanish. This week, we will be presenting our ofrendas and displaying them downstairs for everyone to enjoy. I’m so proud of the effort and creativity students have shown throughout this project!

Students will present their index cards and ofrendas on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Once presentations are complete, we will return to Auténtico 1 – Capítulo 1A.

Listen to descriptions of what someone likes to do using verbs in the infinitive form.
Complete worksheet pages 33–34.
Learn about musical styles from different Spanish-speaking countries that are now popular in the United States (pages 34–35 in the Auténtico 1 hardcover book).

7th and 8th Grade:

Last week, our 7th and 8th grade students did a wonderful job wrapping up the trimester. The 7th graders completed both their Ave Maria prayer quiz and the end-of-Chapter 3B quiz, while the 8th graders successfully completed the Padre Nuestro prayer quiz along with the Chapter 6B quiz.

From now until Thanksgiving break, we will be reading Chapter 3 and working toward completing Chapter 4 of La Casa de la Dentista (Novice Low for 7th grade and Novice Mid for 8th grade). This story has quickly become a favorite for both 7th and 8th grade students, as it gives them the opportunity to learn new vocabulary while reading aloud together, translating words, and building fluency. I am so proud of their hard work and teamwork as they support each other in understanding and translating the chapters. I am especially thrilled by the enthusiasm they bring to their assigned characters, which truly brings the story to life and makes our read-alouds even more engaging and enjoyable for everyone.

Upcoming Assignments:

Once we finish reading each chapter, students will have a few small assignments to help reinforce what they’ve learned:

Capítulo 3: Nuggets 1–3
Capítulo 4: Nuggets 1–4

Week of 11/10/25

5th Grade:

Last week, students listened to the story Se venden gorras by Esphyr Slobodkina and practiced placing the events in sequence using the words primero (first), después (next/then), and último (lastly/finally).

This week, students will begin working on reading comprehension and sequencing with short stories from the El hombre de nieve, el chocolate caliente, Nieve y el trineo packet.

Our reading comprehension activities help students strengthen their understanding of new vocabulary words, practice pronunciation, and recognize cognates that support translation and meaning. Together, we translate as a class so students can make connections between English and Spanish—an important step toward building confidence and fluency in speaking the language.

6th Grade:

Last week students were working hard to wrap up their paragraphs and complete their translations in Spanish. Students also are currently working on the 3 sentences in English and Spanish to present their ofrena’s to the class.Please note that this project extended our schedule slightly, so decorating the ofrendas has been moved back—check Google Classroom for the updated due date.

This week we will wrap up decorating and presenting the ofrenda’s.
Once completed we will go back to Autentico 1 - Capitulo 1A Students will listen to descriptions of what someone likes to do using verbs in the infinitive form and complete worksheet pages 33–34.

7th Grade:

Students have completed Auténtico 1 – Capítulo 3B and are preparing for their upcoming vocabulary quiz. This week, we will review in class so students can feel confident for the quiz.

Pear Practice and the Repaso de capítulo (chapter review) will be posted in Google Classroom for additional study.
Quiz Topics: Vocabulary, Plurals of Adjectives, and the verb Ser
Quiz Date: Friday, November 14

8th Grade:

Students have completed Auténtico 1 – Capítulo 6B and will be preparing for their vocabulary quiz. This week, we will review in class to help them get ready.

Pear Practice and the Repaso de capítulo (chapter review) will be posted in Google Classroom for extra practice.
Quiz Topics: Vocabulary, Affirmative tú Commands, and the Present Progressive tense
Quiz Date: Thursday, November 13

🎉 Exciting News!
8th Grade Leonhardt Homeroom won the Middle School Door Decorating Contest for Halloween!🎃
As a reward, we’ve earned a Dress Down Day this Thursday, November 6, 2025!

Week of 11/3

Week of 11/3/25

5th Grade:

Last week, we took a short break to learn about the much-anticipated Día de los Muertos. Students were highly engaged and learned a lot about this cultural celebration.

This week's focus, Introduce and practice adverbs of sequence: primero (first), después (next/then), and último (lastly/finally) to describe a sequence of events. Review color vocabulary. Students will also review colors and work on comprehending the following vocabulary words: las gorras, se venden gorras, cincuenta centavos, cada, gorras grises, gorras rojas, gorras azules, and gorras marrones.

These words will go along with our storybook: Se venden gorras by Esphyr Slobodkina.

students will listen to the story and work on the Primero, Despues and ultimo sequence worksheet.
Students will then practice with additional worksheets focused on sequencing short stories and colors.

6th Grade:

Last week we reviewed the history and traditions behind the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) — a holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away with joy, love, and remembrance.

Students will complete the translations of their paragraph's about the person they selected for their Día de los Muertos and complete decorating their ofrenda’s this week.

If your child has not brought in their shoe box as of yet please bring it this week as we will use this week to wrap up our ofrenda’s.

7th and 8th Grade: This week we will continue with our Reading Comprehension of our Wooly week. Students have begun to read La casa de la Dentista on Senor Wooly which is a light spooky story. 7th Grade is reading the story in Novice Low and 8th Grade is reading the story on Novice Mid. Students are reading this story together as a group and are already so intrigued by it! They’ve been eagerly challenging themselves to translate each part so everyone can understand and enjoy the story.

7th (Novice Low) & 8th Grade (Novice Mid) students will have the nuggets 1 and 2 assignments on Senor Wooly to complete.
7th Grade: Ava Maria (Hail Mary in Spanish ) Quiz - 7D Wednesday 11/5. 7S Quiz on 11/6/25
8th Grade: Padre Nuestro (Our Father Prayer in Spanish) Quiz 8F & 8L on 11/6/25