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Hola, Bienvenidos a la clase de Español!

My name is Giselle Leonhardt and I am excited to not only be an 8th grade homeroom teacher but to teach 3rd through 8th grade Spanish this year. I have been teaching at St. Joseph’s Catholic School for five and a half years in multiple positions. I became a part of the parish 9 years ago and I have 2 boys who currently attend St. Joseph’s as well. I grew up with Spanish as my first language so I am delighted for the opportunity to teach Spanish this year. I am looking forward to being able to teach your child to understand and speak the Spanish language in real-world situations. Your child will learn about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries as well as the history of these countries.

 

During my free time, I love spending quality family time with my husband, 2 boys and 3 dogs; Leia, Rey and Hans Solo. We enjoy going on walks, heading out to family dinners or going to the movies. My favorite sport is Volleyball! I coached the 7th grade boys Volleyball team in 2021.

 

I look forward to another wonderful and blessed year with your children.

 
 

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Monday 3/13

3rd grade
  • Translate the story on page 42 and complete the drawings on the bottom of the page.
    • porque
      • because
    • por fin
      • finally
    • ahora
      • now
7th grade
  • Read page 126
  • Translate sentences on page 127, complete 128 and write 15 sentences on page 129
8th grade
  • Translate the story on page 134
  • Complete pages 135-138

Wednesday 2/15

4th grade
  • Worked on page 67
5th grade
  • Worked on pages 85-86
    • Translate page 85
7th grade
  • Translated page 105/ wrote 15 sentences continuing the story
  • Worked on pages 107-108
8th grade
  • Translated page 116 and 117
  • Worked on page 118

Tuesday 2/14

Happy Valentine's Day!!!
 
4th grade
  • Worked on pages 64-65 
    • Some need to complete it for homework
5th grade
  • Worked on pages 80-82 
    • Some need to complete it for homework
6th grade
  • Worked on pages 96-99
    • Some need to complete it for homework

Tuesday

4th grade
  • Tarea/homework
    • Translate the story page 59 into English in notebook
5th grade
  • Started presenting plays
6th grade
  • Working on their plays 

Friday 1/27

5th grade
  • Students will present their plays in class on Tuesday.
6th grade-8th grade
  • All students have took their test.
  • There will be no retakes
  • If they were absent or missed the test, they will be able to take it next week during their lunch/recess hour.
6th and 7th grade
  • Will be working on a play in Spanish class
    • Brainstormed today

Tuesday 1/24

4th grade
  • Learned new vocabulary and read a story in the book
  • Worked on pages 56 and 57.
  • Finish for homework 
    • Page 57 should be translated in their notebook.
    • Example:
      • Sí, me gusta el fútbol - Yes, I like soccer
      • No, no me gusta el fútbol - No, I don't like soccer
5th grade
  • Will continue to work on our plays all week. 
6th grade
  • Will have a test on Thursday 
    • Study Unit 4 vocabulary words and re-read the stories on pages 71, 76, 80 and 84.

Monday 1/23

3rd grade
  • Read a story in class together and translated it
7th and 8th grade
  • Will have a test on Wednesday
  • Study Unit 4 vocabulary words and re-read the stories on pages 71, 76, 80 and 84
  • Mrs. Hamlin's class needs to complete pages 92 and 93 for homework 

Thursday 1/19

4th grade
  • Reviewed vocabulary
5th grade
  • We will be working on a play in class
6th grade
  • Worked on Pages 90-91
  • Is homework if they did not finish it in class.
8th grade
  • 8-Hamlin
    • Worked on pages 86-87
  • 8-Hadjis
    • Worked on pages 90-91

Tuesday 1/17

No homework for all classes
 
4th grade
  • Learned new vocabulary words will practice more tomorrow and Thursday
5th grade and 6th grade
  • Read a story together in class

Wednesday 12/14

4th grade
  • Students will take a test on Tuesday 12/20
  • Students studied and reviewed in class
    • Page 44 and 45 has their vocabulary words
    • Page 31, 37 and 41 has the stories. There will be parts of each story in their test. 
5th grade
  • Students received a study guide today
  • Students worked on it in class by using their workbooks and notebooks
  • They will take their test on Tuesday 12/20
    • They must be able to translate their Spanish vocab words into English and fill in the blanks correctly in their story, their will be multiple choice for the story in their test.
6th-8th grade
  • All students took their exam. 

Wednesday 12/7

3rd grade
  • No homework, unless they were absent they got to take their book home.
4th grade
  • Worked on pages 35-37. It is homework if it was not completed in class.
5th grade
  • Worked on pages 61 and 62. It is homework if it was not completed in class.
th grade
  • Students will receive a study guide tomorrow.
  • 6th grade will take their test on Tuesday 12/13.
7th-8th grade
  • Students received a study guide.
  • 7th and 8th grade will take their test on Monday 12/12.
6th-8th grade Test
  • For extra help students can review Unit 3: (pg.49-64). All of their vocabulary words should be in their notebook and they also have a packet full of vocabulary words. 
  • There will be no retakes.
If you have any questions please email me.
 

Monday 11/28

3rd grade
  • Read and translated a story in our workbook and practiced vocabulary words
  • For more practice please review vocab words that are in their notebooks and make flash cards
7th and 8th grade
  • Learned new vocabulary words (pages 69 and 71)
  • Read the story on page 71 and worked on pages 70, 72 and 73
  • If they did not finish it in class, it is homework
  • Page 73 must follow the instructions (advanced practice) and also be translated into their notebooks in English.
 

Thursday 11/17

4th grade
  • Went over page 34 in workbook.
    • Translated the questions in our notebooks
    • Answered the questions in our workbooks
    • Made up our own ending to the story on page 32.
5th grade
  • Worked on our stories in class. 
    • It is classwork.
    • I help them translate their stories. 
    • Will have more time to work on it on Friday.
6th grade
  • Worked on our vocabulary packet.
    • Corrected it
8th grade
  • Reviewed our vocab words by doing a fun activity