Maestra Viquez's Biography

Rebeca Viquez was born and raised in Mexico City. She proudly embraces her vibrant culture and enjoys sharing it with her students. She is a dedicated educator with a passion for Spanish language and multicultural learning. She graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in K-12 Spanish and holds a bilingual endorsement. With 15 years of experience at Stone Academy Scholastic School as a Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA), Rebeca has demonstrated a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Beyond her professional endeavors, Rebeca cherishes spending time traveling with her family, which allows her to further expand her cultural knowledge and experiences. She enjoys exploring different cultures and recently ventured to Cartagena, Colombia, to immerse herself in their music, food, and history. When she is not traveling, she appreciates taking courses at home, such as a recent class on Puerto Rican literature. Rebeca’s goal is to offer rich cultural perspectives in her classroom.

Maestra Viquez with an Alebrije: Alebrijes are colorful Mexican folk art sculptures of imaginary creatures, often resembling dragons, lizards, or other magical beings.

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🌟 Exciting News! Our K-2 Adventurers Are Heading to Honduras! 🇭🇳✨

Dear Parents,

Get ready for an adventure! This week, our K-2 students are exploring the vibrant country of Honduras right from their classrooms. They’ll discover the flag’s bold blue stripes and starry white center, dive into colorful traditions, and have tons of fun with exciting activities!

The flags you see in the image are from classrooms 103 and 104. Stay tuned for more updates on their adventure!

Spanish Language Baseline Assessment

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you that students in grades K-8 will be participating in a Spanish language assessment over the course of this week and next week.

This assessment, assigned by Maestra Viquez, is designed to help us gain a better understanding of each student's current Spanish proficiency. The information gathered will allow us to tailor activities that align with their skill levels and to identify the most effective next steps for their continued growth in the language.

Please note the following important details:

No Impact on Grades: This assessment will not count towards your child’s grade and will not negatively impact their academic record.
Understanding the Assessment: It is perfectly fine if students do not understand every question on the test. The key is to try their best.

Thank you for your support in this important process. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

I am thrilled to share a delightful experience from our Kindergarten Spanish class with Maestra Viquez! This week, our students had a fantastic time exploring the vibrant world of the bilingual book "Paletero Man." This charming story, available in both Spanish and English, allowed our young learners to enjoy the narrative in both languages, immersing themselves in the colorful illustrations and sweet treats featured in the book.

Inspired by the story, each student participated in a fun and engaging activity where they designed their own unique paletas, the delicious frozen pops highlighted in the book. From fruity flavors to creamy delights, their creations are as imaginative as they are beautiful!

Please take a moment to enjoy the pictures above, showcasing the amazing paleta designs made by our talented students. Each one reflects their individual tastes and artistic flair, bringing the story to life in their own special way.

Moments like these make learning an exciting adventure for our students, and I am delighted to share their wonderful work with you!

Name: Rebeca Viquez
Position: Spanish Teacher
Email: raviquez@cps.edu