This Week in Spanish Class: Exploring Body Parts and Cubism

Dear Parents,

This week, our third graders embarked on an exciting journey to learn Spanish vocabulary related to body parts—words such as boca, ojos, cabeza, pelo, and nariz. To enhance this learning experience, I incorporated the art and techniques of the famous Spanish painter Picasso, focusing on his innovative style of Cubism.

Students had a lot of fun as they learned about the origin of Picasso’s art and the key elements of Cubism. They then applied these concepts by creating their own imaginary friend using cubist techniques. This interdisciplinary approach not only reinforced their Spanish vocabulary but also enriched their understanding of art and creativity.

I am thrilled to share some of the wonderful artworks that our third graders created during this lesson. Their enthusiasm and creativity truly made the day memorable!

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey.

Dear Families,

This week in Spanish class, we explored the theme of “amigos” and how friendships can brighten our day, especially when we’re not feeling our best. We also learned the sign language gesture for “amigo”, making our discussions even more engaging and inclusive.

Students had the opportunity to interview their friends to get to know them better. All of their questions were in Spanish, and it was truly wonderful to hear them practicing and responding in the language! Their enthusiasm and effort in using Spanish to communicate with their peers were impressive.

I encourage you to continue the conversation at home! Ask your child about their interview experience and maybe even have them teach you some of the new words they learned.

Thank you for your ongoing support in your child’s language-learning journey! ¡Sigamos aprendiendo juntos! 💙

Hello Families,

This week, our students began practicing reading short sentences with the vowel “E”, and it was truly wonderful to see their excitement! The joy on their faces when they realized they were reading in Spanish was priceless.

I encourage you to keep engaging with your child at home by asking them to think of words in Spanish that start with the vowel “E”. By now, they should be able to say:

 Elote (corn)

 Estrella (star)

 Estudiante (student)

 Elefante (elephant)

 Escoba (broom)

 Escalera (ladder)

Your support at home makes a big difference! Keep celebrating their progress and encouraging them to practice—it’s amazing to see them grow in their Spanish learning journey! 💙

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Dear Parents,

This week, our Spanish class had the pleasure of hosting a special visitor who introduced our students to the beloved game of Lotería. Our 3rd-grade Group A (106) students had an amazing time playing this popular game alongside Principal Negrón.

Not only did the students enjoy the excitement of the game, but they also had the opportunity to learn about its fascinating history—how Lotería originated and eventually made its way to Mexico. During the activity, they practiced saying words commonly found on the cards, such as Mariachi, which means fiesta in the Otomí language.

It was a wonderful experience that combined fun, culture, and language learning. Thank you for your continued support as we bring enriching opportunities like this to our classroom!

Exciting News from 3rd Grade Spanish!

Dear Parents,

I’m thrilled to share the progress our 3rd-grade students have been making in Spanish class! They are now able to confidently recite the alfabeto in Spanish, a foundational skill that sets the stage for their continued growth in the language.

The students have also been learning to recognize unique letters in the Spanish alphabet, such as the Ñ ñ, and understand its special pronunciation and importance in the language.

Encourage your child to practice reciting the alfabeto at home—they’ll love showing off their new skills! This is a wonderful way to reinforce their learning and build confidence.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s language journey. 

Dear Parents,

I’m excited to share that in our K-1 classes, we’ve been learning all about shapes in Spanish! Our students have been working hard to identify and create círculo (circle), cuadrado (square), rectángulo (rectangle), triángulo (triangle), óvalo (oval), and rombo (diamond).

We’ve also been combining these shapes with the colors we've already learned, using our new materials to create colorful and fun projects. The picture shows how our students have used these shapes to design their “casas” (houses), demonstrating both their creativity and understanding of shapes and colors.

I encourage you to ask your child about the shapes we've been learning—see if they can name them in Spanish or share their "casa" project with you. It's been such a fun and exciting journey, and I’m so proud of all their hard work!

Thank you for your continued support!

This Week in Spanish Class!

Dear Parents,

This week, our students have been learning about the vowel E. They discovered that the letter E in Spanish has only one sound, and we've been practicing this sound through different activities.

One of the most fun projects was creating a mini-elephant book, where the children learned words like "uppercase E", "lowercase e", as well as other words that start with the letter E, such as "espejo" (mirror), "estrella" (star), "escalera" (ladder), and "elote" (corn on the cob). Each student had the opportunity to make their own book, and they really enjoyed the process!

Now, each student will be bringing home their mini-elephant book. We kindly ask that you practice the E sound with them and review the vocabulary inside their mini book. This will help reinforce what they've learned in class and build their confidence with the letter E in Spanish.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning. I’m sure they will enjoy practicing together at home!