Hi all, 

 

I wanted to update you all about grades. As you know, grades have been frozen at a student's Q3 grade. I wanted to let you all know that I have updated their scores on aeries for all assignments that have been assigned for distance learning. If a student ends up with a higher grade at the end of the semester based on their efforts during distance learning, then they will keep the improved grade. If it has not improved, the student will keep their Q3 grade. I am updating on aeries just so you are aware how the student is doing so far in class.

 

If a student has completed an assignment late, after the due date, please have them email me and let me know which assignments they have submitted. Google classroom will not notify me of new submissions when I log in. I do get notifications on my phone but they disappear and I don't always know when a student has re-submitted. So if I have to go back and re-grade an assignment, please email me and be specific with the assignment you need me to regrade. 

 

Hope you are all doing well. Reach out to me if you have any questions. 

 

Ms. Madrid 

Dear Parents and Students, 

 

Due to the Coronavirus Quarantine, all learning for our classes will take place online through Google Classroom. All students are already signed up for it and parents, soon you will be too! I will be emailing all parents with requests to join the class. All assignments posted in Google Classroom should be turned in on Google Classroom, so please do not email me assignments. Students will be expected to complete a weekly warm-up, what we call "Hazlo-Ahora" for each class they have with me (SLA/SS). They are to turn in the warm ups at the end of the week. The student will then have additional assignments to complete based on the class (es) they have me. For example, SLA students should expect work to be posted for every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 

 

 

I will be available for Office Hours M-F from 8:15 am-9:15 am and then again from 2:15-3:15pm. I will be checking comments on Google Classroom and responding to emails. If you want to initiate a Google Hangout with me to speak to me virtually, you may do so during those hours or you could text me on remind to let me know if another time works best. 

 

I understand these times are difficult! We are all adjusting to this. We were not prepared for this but we are all doing our best. I will have a Q&A posted on Google Classroom for on-going questions/concerns. It is easier to respond to these questions on Google classroom than email. Some students may have the same question and it could benefit them all to see the response. 

 

If you have not signed up to remind to receive my notifications, here are the codes to join: 

 

Text the following number: 81010 

 

and in the message box type in the following message: 

 

 

 

 

Here is what I posted on Google Classroom: 

Hi all,

Today we were just going to go over your test. Please look online for your score. If you scored poorly, please continue to practice on conjuguemos and quizzizz (look at previous posts).

Ms. Madrid

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder that your SLA notebooks are due the same day that you have your test on preterite vs. imperfect and reading comprehension (Thursday, 3/5). 

Hi all, just wanted to let you all know that I will not be at open house today due to being sick. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please go head to email me. Thank you. 

Students received new assignments today (news article analysis, active vocabulary and notes on preterite and imperfect). All due Thursday. 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder to submit your written declaration on Google Classroom by Monday Night 2/17. 10 extra credit points will be given to those who create a poster for their declaration (must have at least a brief description of your declaration and your complaints)

 

Ms. Madrid 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder that tomorrow you will have a test on: 

1. identificando palabras agudas, llanas y esdrújulas 

2. Identificar diptongos, hiatos y triptongos 

3. Identificar complementos directos y indirectos 

Refer to your notes to practice. 

Ms. Madrid 

 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder to bring in your Spanish SSR book on Monday. 

 

Also, begin to study for your test on Thursday, 1/30. 

 

Ms. Madrid 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder to bring your SSR book to class on Monday and to complete the first page of your analysis of the Declaration of Independence by Tuesday, 01/14. 

 

Ms. Madrid 

Hi all! Welcome back! 

 

Just a reminder to complete your accents packet by tomorrow. Make sure the packet is annotated and completed (fill in all the blanks). 

 

Ms. Madrid 

Hi all! I just want to extend the invitation to everyone to make it to tomorrow's Posada Event that is being put on by PTSA in partnership with the Immersion program. The event is free to attend. The Libreria will be there with a selection of Spanish books to purchase for those of you who know you will be completing the biliteracy seal. It should be a fun a event. Hope to see you all there!

Attached is the flyer. 

Hi all, 

 

Students have been working on their diorama projects this week to follow up their narrative writing. I will be releasing their narrative scores over the weekend. This diorama project could be showcased at the POSADA Event being put on by the PTSA this upcoming week. Diorama projects will be due at the beginning of the period on Thursday, 12/12. 

 

Here is the sign up sheet for students who want to participate and showcase their work NEXT FRIDAY from 6-8PM: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QmelaYpJ-FNwD90p5oAdaW4gFbdOzbGiOXBUe5AdpC8/edit

 

I am attaching the rubric to the project along with the instructions. 

 

Hi all, just a reminder to bring in an empty shoe box and materials to begin your diorama in class tomorrow. Students were give. A rubric and instructions in class yesterday 12/3. Diorama is due Tuesday, 12/10. 

Hi all, please make sure you bring in your notebook with your vocabulary pages completed tomorrow, 12/3. 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder to complete the Vocabulary that was given for homework. 

 

1. Academic Vocabulary, pgs. 39-40: Copy down the terms that are listed on google classroom on pgs 39 and 40 of notebook and look up the terms using https://dle.rae.es/ 

 

2. Active Vocabulary, practice using everyday vocabulary in non-academic settings pgs. 42-44

 

All due Monday, Dec. 2nd 

Hi all, 

 

Just a reminder that your narratives are due tomorrow. Double check the rubric that was passed out in class and check the checklist that was posted on Google Classroom. 

 

Ms. Madrid 

Students did not have any homework for today. 

 

The only on-going items that need to be completed if students have not completed are the following: 

*Reading reflection from last week 

* Antecedentes section (worked in class all of Thursday, should have this completed before class tomorrow)

Students have two worksheets to complete on accents. Due 11/7.

Students will have a test on Thursday on their vocabulary terms, root words, conjunctions and conjugations. Students should begin to study the work in their notebook. 

Hi all! For homework, please make sure you study for your test on Thursday. I am attaching the quizlet link so you can study vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/_7cf9fe. 

Just a reminder that on Monday, students should bring in their Spanish book for SSR on Monday, Oct. 14th. 

Hi all,

Students have their SSR assignment to complete at home. 

thank you!

 

Just a reminder that every Monday students are doing SSR in SLA. They should be bringing in a Spanish book that they will be reading EVERY Monday. I am attaching a suggested reading list. 

Hi all! Students began writing their essays in class today. They had the entire period to work on it and they will continue writing Thursday as well. The essays are due Sunday at 9AM via google classroom. The rubric and instructions are posted on google classroom but I am attaching them here as well. 

Hi all! 

Just a reminder to bring your Spanish book for SSR tomorrow, Monday 9/22. 

-Ms. Madrid 

Hi all! 

 

Thank you so much for those of you who attended Back to School Night. It really is a pleasure to be serving you all again! I am attaching the powerpoint I went through last night and also the flyers I put out last night regarding classroom essentials and suggested book list. 

 

Link for the presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hXEb86z4kMlt1huQ8CNth8WVJLWCVnHgZf1kSvOs7PQ/edit?usp=sharing

 

Also if you want and are able to donate any of these items to our classroom, it would be greatly appreciated! 

 

 

Hi all, 

 

I apologize for the delay in posting. I had training at the beginning of the week and that put me behind. 

 

For SLA this week students organized their notebooks and began to learn new vocabulary. While I was gone, they worked on a grammar packet that they will receive back this upcoming week on Thursday. 

 

I asked students to bring in a Spanish book of 150 pages or more to begin to read every Monday. Rather than the students read random Spanish books every Monday, I would like them to bring the same book every Monday for 2 months. After 2 months, they should switch to a different book. I will be giving them the entire period on Monday to read. Then students will fill out a short reflection on what they read. Students may purchase the book, check it out from the school library or public library or even borrow a book from the class library we have. Students should begin to bring in a book starting tomorrow 9/15. If they do not have a book by tomorrow, that is fine, they can borrow a book from class. If you have any questions, please let me know. 

 

Also here is my remind code if you would like to join. 

Text 81010 and type in the following code and send as a message: 

 

For period 3: @madridp3 

For period 5: @madridp5

 

Thank you! 

Hi all! 

 

Just a reminder to please bring in your signed syllabus to class tomorrow. 

 

Also, your 8th grade letter is due tomorrow. If you are in my 5th period, you will have the entire PAWS period to complete it. Period 3, you already had a PAWS period to work on it so please complete at home.  

 

Thank you! 

Ms. Madrid