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Bienvenidos/ Welcome

Bienvenidos de regreso a la escuela!
(Welcome back to school)
 

My name is Giselle Leonhardt and I am excited to not only be an 8th grade homeroom teacher but, to teach 3rd - 8th grade Spanish for the second year in a row. While at St. Joseph’s Catholic School I have had multiple positions and have taught for six and a half years. I became a part of the parish 9 years ago. I have two sons; one who just graduated from St. Joe's and one who currently attends St. Joseph's. I grew up with Spanish as my first language so I am delighted for the opportunity to teach Spanish again this year. I look forward to working with your child to understand and speak the Spanish language in real-world situations. Your child will learn about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries as well as the history of these countries.

 

Growing up, I too attened Catholic school and I feel blessed to have the privilage to send my children to St. Joseph's. During my free time, I love spending quality time with my husband, 2 boys and 3 dogs; Leia, Rey and Hans Solo. We enjoy going on walks, heading out to family dinners and going to the movies. My favorite sport is Volleyball. I coached the 6th/7th grade boys volleyball team in 2021 and the 7th/8th grade boys volleyball team in 2024.

 

I look forward to another wonderful and blessed year with your children.

 
 

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Week of 4/21/25

No School - Easter Monday 4/21/25


4th Grade:

  • Students will be learning about items en la cocina.
  • Vocabulary words: el vaso, el plato, la taza, el tazon, el tenedor, la sarten, la cuchara.

5th Grade: Students have been learning about Subject pronouns, er verbs and ir verbs. This week we will be practicing more ar verbs and the verb estar.

  • Verbos de “ar” continue to take off the ar ending from the infinitive.
  • Estar “to be” irregular verb worksheet.

6th Grade: Students will continue with Capitulo 2B  

  • Students will write and talk about objects in the class
  • Students will present objects in class and their location using the key words of al lado de, delante de, debajo de, detras de and encima de.
  • Practice using the verb “estar."
  • Verb "estar" worksheets pages 77-80

7th Grade:

  • No Spanish for 7th grade this week due to Carmel and the Springfield trip.
  • Students have been given their Spanish recipe project - Due on Friday May 16, 2025.

8th Grade: 

  • Will begin Capítulo 6A En mi dormitorio
  • Students will listen to and read descriptions of bedrooms and colors.
  • Talk and write about their room
  • Identify cultural practices in an authentic video about homes and home decor.

Week of 4/14

3rd /  4th Grade:

Students will use vocabulary associated with Easter and review the questions.  “Donde esta?” 

  • Students comprehend the question, “Donde esta?”
  • Students answer the question using the phrase, “Esta aqui.”
  • Students comprehend and use the vocabulary associated with Easter.
  • 4th grade will be workin on reading comprehension this week associated with La Pasqua (Easter).

5th Grade:

Students learned about Subject pronouns for beginners last week and we will continue practicing this week. 

  • Identify: different people using Subject pronouns: yo, tu/ usted, el/ella, nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas.
  • Will work on worksheets given in class to identify, talk to and write about different people using the correct pronouns.
  • We reviewed AR verbs last week.  This week we will review ER verbs.
  • Work on reading comprehension associated with La Pasqua (Easter).

6th Grade: 

Students will continue with Capitulo 2B  

  • Students will write and talk about objects in a class
  • Exchange information about school supplies and their location.
  • Students will learn the irregular verb estar.

7th Grade:

  • Quiz which is Scheduled for Monday 4/14.
  • Students will receive information about the Recipe Project.
  • Roxxem on Thursday.

8th Grade:  

  • Quiz which is Scheduled for Wednesday 4/16.
  • Roxxem on Thursday

Week of 4/7

3rd Grade:

Students will learn about items needed for the classroom

  • Objective: Students will comprehend the use of the new vocabulary words of classroom items: la ventana, el lapiz, papel, escritorio, pluma, cuaderno.

4th Grade:

Students have revisited La Primavera now that it is Springtime. Students will identify items of clothing that are appropriate for the Spring weather.

  • Students identify the question “Que lleva Juan?”
  • Students Answer the question using the phrase “Juan lleva___.”

5th Grade:

Students will start to learn about Subject pronouns for beginners and will be practicing this week. 

  • Identify: different people using Subject pronouns: yo, tu/ usted, el/ella, nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas.
  • Will work on worksheets given in class to identify, talk to and write about different people using the correct pronouns.

6th Grade: 

Students have been reviewing all week for the  Capitulo 2A Quiz which is scheduled for Tuesday 4/8.

  • They have the repaso de Capítulo on Google classroom, Presentation slides to study their AR verbs on Google classroom and their study guide packet which they completed in class this week to study from.
  • Will begin chapter 2B later this week Desayuno o Almuerzo.

7th Grade:

  • We will end the chapter by watching the Autentico video: El mundo de Gastronomía.
  • This week we will be reviewing chapter 5B for the Quiz which is Scheduled for Monday 4/14.
  • We will prepare for the quiz with a Pear Practice.

8th Grade:  

  • No School on Monday 4/7.
  • This week we will be reviewing chapter 5B for the Quiz which is Scheduled for Wednesday 4/16.
  • We will prepare for the quiz with a Pear Practice.

Week of 3/31

Monday 3/31 No School - Teacher In-Service
 

4th-5th Grade

We will review La Primavera (Spring) 

Students revisit and identify the season in Spanish La Primavera (Spring). 

  •  Students comprehend the question, “¿Cuál es la estación?” and will answer the question using the phrase, “Es el/la ____.”  Vocabulary for this week: las flores, el jardín, los árboles, el pasto, los pájaros.
  • Students will also comprehend the names of Animales (Animals) that they may see in La Primavera; rana,pajar,pato,pez

6th Grade: 

Will be reviewing el Repaso de Capítulo 2A (Chapter Review this week on 2A).

  • Review Vocabulary words, Subject Pronouns and AR verbs.
  • 6th Grade will prepare for the 2A Quiz this week. 
  • Quiz date: Tuesday 4/8.

7th-8th Grade:Will continue with Capitulo 5B

  • Due to Spring Break travel - students will finish presenting “Es buenisimo para la salud.” Students came up with their own list of foods and will complete a speaking presentation of whether or not the food is good, healthy or if they do not like it.
  • Autentico video: El mundo de la gastronomía. About a chef in Madrid and how he is leading the way. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the video by answering questions pertaining to the video.
8th Grade: Thursday 4/3, 8th Graders will have Spanish class in the Kitchen. Please turn in participation fee by Tuesday 4/1.

Week of 3/17

3rd - 4th Grade: Students will learn about the historia de San Patricio (Saint Patrick).

Performance Target

  • Students will learn about la historia de San Patricio (Saint Patrick).
  • Students will be able to identify vocabulary words such as El Día de San Patricio, Trebol, duende etc..
  • Color a Shamrock, Hat, Rainbow by using Spanish words such as Se, Solo, Si, Soy, sus, and son.

5th Grade: will learn the same but will complete a reading comprehension and writing activity in Spanish.  

  • They will Identify the phrase “Tengo suerte porque” and "Si veo un duende."

6th Grade: Will continue with Capitulo 2A. They have been practicing changing their ar verbs into present tense form. They will continue to practice changing their verbs according to the correct subject pronoun. 

Objectives: 

  • Identify Infinitives: ar, verb in present tense
  • This week they will watch the Autentico video: Ventajas de dominar las matematicas
  • Spanish songs on Roxxem
  • 6th Grade will prepare for the 2A quiz upon returning from Spring Break.

7th-8th Grade: Will continue with Capitulo 5B

  • Students will present “Es buenisimo para la salud.” Students came up with their own list of foods and will practice speaking whether or not the food is good, healthy or if they do not like it.
  • Instacheck on the Ser and Estar verbs
  • Spanish songs on Roxxem

Week of 3/10/25

3rd Grade:

Last week students learned how to describe something as good or bad and as clean or dirty.

  • This week students will use the adjective bueno/malo and limpio/sucio.

4th-5th Grade:

Last week we wrapped up Mi casa presentations. 

  • Objective: Students will comprehend the use of the new vocabulary words of classroom items: la ventana, el lapiz, papel, escritorio, pluma, cuaderno.

6th Grade: Will continue with capitulo 2A- Tu dia en la escuela.

  • Objective: read about a language school in Costa Rica. Students will analyze how the 24 house clock is used in Spanish Speaking Countries.

 7th-8th Grade:

We will begin Capitulo 5B Vamos a un restaurante. 

    • Read about and discuss celebrations and preparations using the verb venir.
    • Objective: Students will work discuss and describe people and foods
  • Read an interview and a recipe.
  • Exchange information while ordering and discussing food in a restaurant.
  • Learn how to use the verbs ser and estar.

Week of 3/3/25

3rd Grade:

Students will learn how to describe something as good or bad and as clean or dirty.

  • Students use the adjective bueno/malo and limpio/sucio.
  • Students will comprehend and use the phrase “Que Bueno” and “Que malo.”

4th-5th Grade:

 This week students will learn about their houses and review previously learned concepts.

  • Students will provide information about their houses and review previously learned concepts.
  • Students will comprehend the use of the new vocabulary words; la puerta, la ventana, el techo.
  • 5th grade students will present their presentations in their homes using learned vocabulary of dormitorio, la casina, el baño.

6th Grade: Will continue with capitulo 2A- Tu dia en la escuela.

  • Students wrapped up their conversations and presented last week. 
  • Identify: write about different people using Subject pronouns: yo, tu/ usted, el/ella, nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas.
  • Will work on worksheets given in class to identify, talk to and write about different people using the correct pronouns.
  • Identify: the infinitive forms of Spanish verbs that end in ar, er or ir.

 7th-8th Grade:

We will begin Capitulo 5B Vamos a un restaurante. 

    • Students are learning how to order in a restaurant settings.
    • Will comprehend the use of the “es a” is to and “como” as.
    • Objective: La cultura en Costa Rica; how to properly grab the attention of a camarero/a en un restaurante.
    • Objective: Students will work in groups and come up with how to properly order and ask for things/comedia en Español en un Restaurante.
    • Identify: the use of the verb venir to say that someone is coming to a place or event.


Week of 2/24

Wednesday 2/26 - 8th grade will be practicing for their upcoming Confirmation in the church at 12:30PM.

 

3rd Grade:

Since I did not get to visit with the 3rd graders last week due to Presidents Day-No School.  Tomorrow will be a repaso (review) of the foods that we have already learned and students will learn new vocabulary words of different foods.

 

4th-5th Grade:

 This week students will learn about their houses and review previously learned concepts.

  • Students comprehend and use the words; casa, dormitorio, sala, lampara.
  • Students use the words as they review previously learned vocabulary and phrases.
 

6th Grade: Will continue with capitulo 2A- Tu dia en la escuela.

  • Students will continue to work with their partners in asking questions, “Que clase te gusta mas”? “Como es la clase”? “Quien enseña la clase”? “Tienes mucha tarea en la clase”? They also learned new adjectives last week: aburrida, divertida, interesante, dificil, facil, practica.
  • They will wrap up their conversations and present this week. 
  • Identify: talk, and write about different people using Subject pronouns: yo, tu/ usted, el/ella, nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas
 

7th-8th Grade:

We will begin Capitulo 5B Vamos a un restaurante. 

  • Students will listen to, read, and write information about restaurant meals and service.
  • They will write about plans for a celebration.
  • Objective: Understand information about descriptions of family members and other people, restaurant vocabulary and table setting.
  • Identify: what they would like to order in a restaurant.

Week of 2/17/2025

Monday 2/17:  No School

Wednesday 2/19:  8th Grade Picture Retake Day

 

3rd Grade: No School Monday.  

 

4th-5th Grade:

Students will learn how to describe something as good or bad and as clean or dirty.

  • Students use the adjective bueno/malo and limpio/sucio.
  • Students will comprehend and use the phrase “Que Bueno” and “Que malo.”
  • Students will comprehend the question “Esta Limpio/a o sucio/a.
 

6th Grade:

  • Students have created a chart of a day in their schedule (horario) that has a list of subjects and teachers.  They will work with a partner to read los horario’s in class.  This will allow students to speak in Spanish and gain pronunciation and fluency. 
  • Objective: Students will discuss and compare classes and onions using sentences like “Me gusta más la clase de Español, es divertida” and No me gusta la clase de Español ni la clase de inglés.”
  •  Students will then choose from a list of new adjectives; aburrida, divertida, interesante, dificil, facil, practica.
  • Students will practice asking questions “Que clase te gusta mas”? “Como es la clase”? “En qué hora tienes la clase”? “Quien enseña la clase”? “Tienes mucha tarea en la clase”?
 

7th-8th Grade:

  • 7th Grade: Will prepare for the Spanish test. Test is Thursday 2/20.

I will not be in School on Friday 2/21 so 7th Grade Aeono’s class will take the Spanish test on Thursday during their Study Hall period.  I want to be sure that if there are any questions that I am available during the Test. 7Aeono will then have a Study Hall Day on Friday instead of Thursday.

  • 8th Grade: Will prepare for the Spanish test. Test is Thursday 2/20.
  • Both 7th and 8th graders have been assigned a Chapter review on Google Classroom (Repaso de Capítulo) and a Pear Practice that they can use to study.

Week of 2/10/25

3rd Grade: 

  • Students have now learned about typical foods from Mexico and vocabulary words.
  • They will have a chance to finish their packets and take turns letting us know Me gusta and No me gusta. Foods they like and don’t like.

4th Grade: 

  • Students have now learned about typical foods from Mexico and vocabulary words.
  • They will get a chance to finish their packets along with work with a partner and introduce the foods their partner likes and does not like using A ____ le gusta y A____ no le gusta. 

5th Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • Students and their partners have been working hard on their presentation slide on Me gusta o no me gusta. They will continue to wrap them up and begin their presentations this week.

6th Grade: Will continue with Capitulo 2A

  • Students have learned new vocabulary words that pertain to this new Chapter: Primera hora,segunda, tercera..ect  
  • They will write about the classes using the vocabulary of ciencias sociales, tecnologia, matematicas.
  • They will watch a video and complete sentences based on a day in the life of students at school and their classes.
  •  Students will write Mi horario (my class schedule) using Hora, Clase, and Profesor(a). 

7th- Grade: 

  • Will continue to complete their paper on who is their Heroe o Heroina. Students were asked to complete a six sentence paragraph describing their Heroe and will present this week.
  • Prepare to listen to the video of La familia al fin del mundo which will end the chapter.
  • Review repaso de capitulo to prepare for vocabulary quiz next week.

8th Grade: (Will continue with Capítulo 5A)

  • Students will continue to practice the possessive Adjectives of my, your, his, her, its, our and their using Mi, Mis, tu, tus, su, sus, nuestro, nuestros, nuestra y nuestras.
  • Review el repaso de capítulo
  • Review for the quiz on Monday 2/17 and 2/18

Week of 2/3

3rd Grade: 

  • Students will learn about typical foods from Mexico and will learn more vocabulary words on different types of Typical Mexican foods this week.

4th - 5th Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • Students will prepare a presentation slide on Me gusta o no me gusta with a partner using all the new vocabulary that they have been working really hard on to remember.
  • 5th grade will complete a reading comprehension of la comida.

6th Grade: Will begin Capitulo 2B

  • Students will listen and read conversations and notes about school. 
  • Talk and write about the classrooms and where things are located.
  • New vocabulary words about classroom items and furniture.  
  • Identify the use of the verb estar.

7th-8th Grade: (Will Capítulo 5A)

  • Students will continue to write about their Heroe o heroina.
  • Will present final draft
  • Prepare to listen to the video of La familia al fin del mundo which will end the chapter

Week of 1/27

3rd Grade: 

  • Students will learn the terms Me gusta and No me gusta__. “Si, me gusta ___” or “No, no me gusta__.” They will start out by learning las frutas: piña,fresa, coco ect..

4th - 5th Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • Students have now learned the terms Me Gusta and Te Gusta__?, “Si, me gusta ___” and “No, no me gusta__.” 
  • Performance Target: Students will learn a variety of more foods this week so that they can further their mini conversations with their classmates.
  • New vocabulary this week: ensalada, leche, jugo ect..
  • 5th grade will complete a reading comprehension of la comida.

6th Grade:

  • We have reached the end of the chapter of capitulo 1B. This week students will be preparing for the Vocabulary Quiz on Friday January 31, 2025

7th-Grade: (Continuing this week due to Spelling Bee Friday)

  • Students will finish their presentations on Monday 1/27.
  • Students will Identify to whom something belongs
  • Read and write about family relationships

8th Grade: Capitulo 5A

  • Students will Identify to whom something belongs
  • Read and write about family relationships
  • Read and listen to a description of a birthday card
  • Learn how to use the Possessive adjectives: Mis, tu, su, nueastro/a, sus

Week of 1/20/25

 

3rd Grade: No School MLK Day

4th - 5th Grade: Students have now learned the terms Me Gusta and Te Gusta__?, “Si, me gusta ___” or “No, no me gusta__.” They have also completed another Reading comprehension of deportes (sports) and verbs for example: Me gusta jugar tenis de mesa.

Performance Targets: Students Will learn a variety of foods so that they can further have mini conversations with their classmates.

Students will learn the following words: hamburguesa, pastel, los panqueques, el helado etc..

6th Grade:

Continuing this week we will continue with Capitulo 1B Y tu, Como eres? 

Identify cultural practices in an authentic video about personality traits.

Students have done a wonderful job in identifying and learning the adjectives in Spanish.  ordenado / ordenada, estudioso/a, perezoso/a muy trabajador/a, impaciente.

  • Objective: They can now identify the definite and indefinite articles el and la.
  • This week they will learn the word order: placement of adjectives using the Subject, verb, indefinite article + noun and adjective.
  • We will close this chapter with a video about the culture. Students will be able to listen to the video and answer the questions pertaining to the video.

7th-Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • Students have interviewed each other with questions provided in class. Como te llamas y cuantos años tienes? Que te gusta hacer?
  • Students have completed their writing assignment using the verb tener
  • Students have been preparing for their writing assignment using the tener verb.  
  • We are about to complete the students practice run using their papers this week and we will complete with a mini conversation with no use of their papers beginning this week to be completed in Spanish.

8th Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • Tuesday 8th Grade will have their Confirmation Retreat 7:35- 12:00 PM
  • This week they will work on reading comprehension and have a writing assignment about using the verb tener.

Week of 1/13/25

 

3rd Grade:  Students will have a chance to learn about the Epiphany also known as  Dia de los Reyes Magos. Students will learn how this Day is celebrated in Mexico and will learn about el Rosca de Reyes which is a Mexican sweet Orange and cinnamon bread which hides a baby Jesus figurine.  They will also learn  about el Dia de la Candelaria on February 2nd which follows 3 Kings day in Mexico and the traditions.

 

4th - 5th Grade: Students will learn how to express their opinions as to whether they like something or not.

Performance Targets: Students comprehend the question “Te gusta __”?

Students answer the question using the phrases, “Si, me gusta ___” or “No, no me gusta__.”

Students will learn the following words: refresco, televisión, jugar futbol, andar en patineta, leer un libro Ect..

 

6th Grade:

Continuing this week we will continue with Capitulo 1B Y tu, Como eres? 

Identify cultural practices in an authentic video about personality traits.

    • Will continue to Identify adjectives; ordenado / ordenada, estudioso/a, perezoso/a muy trabajador/a, impaciente.
    • Objective: Identify definite and indefinite articles el and la.Students will identify and write about people and things at their school.
    • Students will present their mini conversations this week Yo Soy/ No Soy, Es/ No Es

7th-8th Grade: (Continuing this week)

  • They will review the use of the verb tener; used to show relationship or possession.
  • Identify that some expressions in Spanish use tener where English uses “to be.” For example: tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tienen.
  • Students will interview each other with questions provided in class. Como te llamas y cuantos años tienes? Que te gusta hacer?
  • They will prepare the questions and answers and will be able to present in class with the use of their notes and finally at the end of the week be able to interview each other without notes.
  • Students will have a writing assignment using the verb tener