October Update Spanish K- 4th Grade

¡Hola!


I can’t believe it is October already! The children at OWS are doing a great job learning Spanish. I am amazed by how well the Kindergarteners through Fourth Graders are connecting with the language. Thank you for your efforts at home encouraging them to take on the challenge of learning a new language.

The Kindergarten class has been learning how to introduce themselves, and learning how to say, “What is your name?” (¿Comó te llamas?). They have also been singing songs to help learn vocabulary. We have been learning the days of the week, colors, numbers, and greetings. This month, we will be talking about the parts of the body and how they are feeling. We will also be learning fall-related vocabulary words in October. This fall, your child is beginning an exciting adventure in Spanish! I am looking forward to continuing introduction of the new language to the Kindergartners.

The First Graders have been reviewing the alphabet, numbers, months, days of the week, the weather, how to introduce themselves, and greeting each other. This month we will be learning autumn-related vocabulary and the classroom objects. Here are some words you can practice with them: lapiz (pencil), libro (book), papel (paper), tijeras (scissors), silla (chair), borrador (eraser) and mesa (table).

The Second Graders are excited to have their own binders in Spanish, for storing their assignments. They are starting a new book, ¡Viva El Español! System A. We have been spending time reviewing vocabulary in Spanish. This month we will be learning the objects in our classroom. They will be asking each other, “What is it?”(¿Qué es?), and learning more numbers and shapes. We are also learning fall-related vocabulary words for October.

The Third Graders have been working with the new book, ¡Viva El Español! System C, reviewing most of the vocabulary learned last year. I am very impressed by how well they remember the vocabulary. I am also pleased to see the Third Graders turning in their Spanish homework every Tuesday. Thank you parents for helping to make this happen! This month we will be focusing on learning “What’s in our house?” (¿Qué hay en nuestra casa?), and larger numbers.

The Fourth Graders this year will be working with the new book, ¡Viva El Español! Hola, from which we are starting a new unit covering the classroom objects, using plural nouns, and learning about school life in Spanish-speaking countries. They are doing a great job of turning in their homework every week (due on Wednesday from Mr. Saltz and Friday from Ms. Scott and Ms. Mahoney’s classrooms). ¡Gracias!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me in person, by phone, or by email. I am looking forward to having a great year with all of the students at OWS in Spanish!

Mary Brodahl (Spanish Specialist)

mariab@ows.org