Wednesday, May 28, 2014

7th Grade Spanish - el 28 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-4

Please keep up with your grade on the grade portal.  Some students whose grade is on the borderline and are not doing homework may find your grade just slipped to the lower grade.

Reminder:  Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for tutoring, make-up work, or recycling a test.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

8th Grade Spanish - el 27 de mayo

This week we will finish up the mini-drama "¿Eres tú, María?"  Make sure that you are caught up with any character and vocabulary notes or summaries of the episodes you may have missed if absent.  These will be turned in and will be the last grade for the year!

Reminder:  Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for after-school make-up's or recycling.

7th Grade Spanish - el 27 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-2

Reminder:  If you plan to continue with 8th Grade Spanish, you must turn in your elective request form to Guidance ASAP.  Schedules are being made NOW for next year. 

Monday, June 2nd, is the last day for after-school tutoring/make-up work/test recycling.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

7th Grade Spanish - el 13 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3B-1 + review for District Exam (review all vocab, grammar and culture notes from the beginning of the year)

A Day - Exam on Monday (5/19)    B Day - Exam on Tuesday (5/20)

8th Grade Spanish - el 13 de mayo

HW:  Review for Final Exam/CGA - All vocab, grammar and culture notes from 7th and 8th grade
A Day - Exam on Thursday (5/15)   /      B Day - Exam on Friday (5/16)

Thursday, May 8, 2014

8th Grade Spanish - el 8 de mayo

The PTSA is in need of more parents signing up to contribute to the 8th grade BBQ.  Please see below for information on how to sign up or contact Kim Sheldon at ksheldon.pta@att.net if you have questions.  Gracias.

If you have not signed up for an item, (or to volunteer) - please consider taking a peek at our “wish list” by clicking on the following link:
Any & all contributions are much appreciated as we are working with a very limited budget and really want to make these events fun for our nearly 300 8th graders.

We thank you for your time & participation!
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This is just a reminder to add the 8th grade events to your calendars:
8th Grade Celebration / Dance - Friday, May 23rd, 6:00-8:30 p.m. (theme= black & white, semi-formal optional, will be outdoors)
8th Grade Leadership Symposium - Thursday, May 29th, 6-7:30 p.m.
8th Grade Field-trip - May 30th (non-PTSA activity)
8th Grade End of Year BBQ - Wed. June 4th, 11:20 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
8th Grade Awards - June 5th, 8 a.m. -10 a.m.
8th Grade Breakfast - Friday, June 6th, 7:50 a.m. (students only)

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

7th Grade Spanish - Exam Dates Set!

HW:  WAVA Act. 11

Chapter 3A Test
      A-Day (Friday) May 9th / B-Day (Monday) May 12th

CAST District Exam/Final Exam (20% of final grade)
     A-Day (Monday) May 19th / B-Day (Tuesday) May 20th

To prepare:  Review all vocab lists and notes since the beginning of the year. Use the internet websites to practice vocab and grammar (www.conjuguemos.com and www.pearsonsuccessnet.com)

8th Grade Spanish - Final Exam Dates Set!

8th Grade Spanish - CGA/Final Exam (20% of final grade)
     A Day (Thursday) - May 15th
     B Day (Friday) - May 16th

This is a comprehensive test that covers all of 7th and 8th Grade Spanish curriculum.  To prepare, students should review all vocab lists and notes from Para Empezar thru Chapter 5B.

I highly encourage students to use the internet websites to help them study:  www.conjuguemos.com and www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.  There are flashcards, practice activities, and games to help practice.

Monday, May 5, 2014

7th Grade Spanish - el 5 de mayo

HW:  Tarea 3A-8

8th Grade Spanish - el 5 de mayo

 
Special thank you's to everyone who helped me put together our Salsa de Mayo celebration last Friday.  So many students brought food, drink, and other supplies as well as helped prepare, decorate, and clean up the cafeteria.  Plus our parents were outstanding in taking care of the food service and clean-up.  I can't thank you all enough!  Without you, I could never have a party of this magnitude!!!
  ¡Muchísimas Gracias!   


     
HW:  Restaurant skits will be presented on Wednesday (5/7 - A Day)  and Thursday (5/8 - B Day).  Make sure you have your script written out, with your lines highlighted.  You should have your lines memorized and performance ready!