On Monday I passed out permission forms about the field trip. Here is the text of these forms. If you were absent, be sure to get one from me when you get back. Remember, they're due Thursday with the $7.50!
What are we doing? As part of our Spanish unit on food, we have been learning how to order food and talk with a waiter at a restaurant. To practice our new skills, we have a fantastic opportunity to travel as an 8th grade class to a Mexican restaurant. At the restaurant, our waiters will expect us to speak with them and order in Spanish, which is a great opportunity to practice the language and eat some delicious food. I hope all students are able to attend! However, attendance is not required. Here is what everyone needs to know:
Where: La Casa del Río Mexican Restaurant, located about a mile from the school at 1060 S. Pantano road (a bit north of 22nd street, across from the post office).
When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 (this is the 2nd day back from Spring Break)
Time: We will leave the school at 12:30, as our appointment is from 12:45 – 2:00. Chaperones should report to the office by 12:25. We will gather for departure in room 104 (the P.E. room).
Cost: $7.50 per person. This cost will include a choice between several combination plates, a drink, and any applicable tax or tip. There will be a vegetarian option as well. All people who are eating at the restaurant must pay in advance. The money (cash only) and this confirmation sheet are due no later than Thursday, March 29th by 3:30, to me. I MUST report an accurate number of persons eating to the restaurant by that date. If I do not have confirmation from your student by then, he or she will not be allowed to attend.
Transportation: We need many parents to volunteer to drive students the short distance to the restaurant. Parents are welcome to eat with us as well. Parent chaperones who would like to eat will need to order a meal in advance as explained above. Parents are not required to eat in order to attend.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email me at jmiller@atmschool.net. Thank you!
Thursday
Week of March 19-23
Monday 19 - Today we did a flash card activity and continued working on our rough drafts for our menu assignment. Homework: finish translating the sample menu from the packet.
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked to make sure all students did their homework and we began working on our final drafts of our restaurant menus. Homework: bring food pictures from home if desired.
Wednesday 21 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday 22 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. We will have one more day to work on them in class (next Monday) before they are due next Tuesday. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today we studied our flash cards and took our lesson 10 quiz, which required you to write the translations of 25 of our 61 words. No homework.
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked to make sure all students did their homework and we began working on our final drafts of our restaurant menus. Homework: bring food pictures from home if desired.
Wednesday 21 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday 22 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. We will have one more day to work on them in class (next Monday) before they are due next Tuesday. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today we studied our flash cards and took our lesson 10 quiz, which required you to write the translations of 25 of our 61 words. No homework.
Friday
Week of March 12-16, 2012
Monday 12 - Today I gave out grades in the planners and we took our Lesson 9 test, which covers all the material from the lesson 9 packet (el mercado) and the video questions from Selena. No homework. If you were absent, see me to make it up during study skills.
Tuesday 13 - Today we began Lesson 10 (food) and I passed out the vocab sheet. Students picked their 25 favorite words to memorize and made flash cards for them. They then practiced saying them and memorizing them with a friend. Homework: finish your 25 flash cards for tomorrow.
Wednesday 14 - Today I checked your flash card set and we learned about using gustar to express likes/dislikes with food. We did some oral activities and practiced our flash cards. Homework: study flash cards 7 min
Thursday 15 - Today we played pictionary with our vocabulary and I began talking about our Lesson 10 project - the menu. We discussed the requirements and began making our rough drafts on lined paper. No homework.
Friday 16 - Today we continued working on our rough drafts. When finished with the rough draft, we showed them to Sr. Miller and fixed them before starting on the final draft. Homework: rough drafts of the menu due Monday.
Tuesday 13 - Today we began Lesson 10 (food) and I passed out the vocab sheet. Students picked their 25 favorite words to memorize and made flash cards for them. They then practiced saying them and memorizing them with a friend. Homework: finish your 25 flash cards for tomorrow.
Wednesday 14 - Today I checked your flash card set and we learned about using gustar to express likes/dislikes with food. We did some oral activities and practiced our flash cards. Homework: study flash cards 7 min
Thursday 15 - Today we played pictionary with our vocabulary and I began talking about our Lesson 10 project - the menu. We discussed the requirements and began making our rough drafts on lined paper. No homework.
Friday 16 - Today we continued working on our rough drafts. When finished with the rough draft, we showed them to Sr. Miller and fixed them before starting on the final draft. Homework: rough drafts of the menu due Monday.
Thursday
Week of March 5-9, 2012
Monday 5 - Today I was absent and students watched a video on Christopher Columbus and answered questions on a review sheet. No homework.
Tuesday 6 - Today I was absent so the students began watching When Worlds Collide, a video on the conquest of the new world and answered questions on a review sheet. No homework.
Wednesday 7 - Today I was absent so the students continued watching When Worlds Collide, a video on the conquest of the new world and answered questions on a review sheet. No homework. 1/2 Day
Thursday 8 - Today we wrapped up our video questions and turned them in from the past few days. Homework: study for your Lesson 9 test, which will take place on Monday.
Friday 9 - Today we discussed what to expect on the test and did a review game for it. Homework: be prepared for your test Monday! It will include all Lesson 9 vocabulary words (40 mercado words) and an essay question about Selena.
Tuesday 6 - Today I was absent so the students began watching When Worlds Collide, a video on the conquest of the new world and answered questions on a review sheet. No homework.
Wednesday 7 - Today I was absent so the students continued watching When Worlds Collide, a video on the conquest of the new world and answered questions on a review sheet. No homework. 1/2 Day
Thursday 8 - Today we wrapped up our video questions and turned them in from the past few days. Homework: study for your Lesson 9 test, which will take place on Monday.
Friday 9 - Today we discussed what to expect on the test and did a review game for it. Homework: be prepared for your test Monday! It will include all Lesson 9 vocabulary words (40 mercado words) and an essay question about Selena.
Tuesday
Week of February 27 - March 2
Monday 27 - Today we finished discussing how to barter, with practice in English. We also reviewed our vocabulary and wrapped up Selena. Homework: study your flash cards for 7 minutes.
Tuesday 28 - Today we tackled the 2nd set of vocabulary words, those having to do with bartering in Spanish. We practiced saying these new words and made 20 additional flash cards, which we put with the first 20. Homework: bring all completed flash cards to class tomorrow. Also bring a puppet or a small stuffed animal to class by Thursday.
Wednesday 29 - I checked flash cards today and we got into pairs as we began writing our scripts in Spanish for our puppet show project. We also began practicing our puppet shows. Homework: make sure to have a puppet or a stuffed animal tomorrow!
Thursday 1 - Today we finished our scripts and began practicing them for our puppet show performances tomorrow. Homework: practice your lines and be prepared to perform tomorrow for a grade!
Friday 2 - Today we performed our puppet shows with our partners for a grade. If you were absent, you will perform another time. No homework.
Tuesday 28 - Today we tackled the 2nd set of vocabulary words, those having to do with bartering in Spanish. We practiced saying these new words and made 20 additional flash cards, which we put with the first 20. Homework: bring all completed flash cards to class tomorrow. Also bring a puppet or a small stuffed animal to class by Thursday.
Wednesday 29 - I checked flash cards today and we got into pairs as we began writing our scripts in Spanish for our puppet show project. We also began practicing our puppet shows. Homework: make sure to have a puppet or a stuffed animal tomorrow!
Thursday 1 - Today we finished our scripts and began practicing them for our puppet show performances tomorrow. Homework: practice your lines and be prepared to perform tomorrow for a grade!
Friday 2 - Today we performed our puppet shows with our partners for a grade. If you were absent, you will perform another time. No homework.
Friday
Week of February 20-24, 2012
Monday 20th - Today was the first day of watching the movie Selena, as we learn about Mexican American heritage. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Tuesday 21st - Today was the 2nd day of watching the movie Selena. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Wednesday 22 - Today was the last day of watching Selena. We finished the movie, discussed it, and turned in our review questions. No homework.
Thursday 23 - Friday 24: Rodeo Days. No school!
Tuesday 21st - Today was the 2nd day of watching the movie Selena. We watched the movie and answered questions about it. No homework.
Wednesday 22 - Today was the last day of watching Selena. We finished the movie, discussed it, and turned in our review questions. No homework.
Thursday 23 - Friday 24: Rodeo Days. No school!
Thursday
Extra Credit Opportunity Through March 15th
Students! For a 5 point extra credit certificate good toward any test or assignment, you may do 1 of the following:
1) Bring in a box of ziploc sandwich size bags (at least 50 in the box)
2) Bring in 2 boxes of colored pencils (12 per box)
3) Find something in Spanish such as a comic strip, newspaper article, or magazine article. Cut it out and translate it on another piece of paper. Use a dictionary, a friend, or an online translator for help.
You may do this up to two times. See me if you have any questions.
1) Bring in a box of ziploc sandwich size bags (at least 50 in the box)
2) Bring in 2 boxes of colored pencils (12 per box)
3) Find something in Spanish such as a comic strip, newspaper article, or magazine article. Cut it out and translate it on another piece of paper. Use a dictionary, a friend, or an online translator for help.
You may do this up to two times. See me if you have any questions.
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