WLA Monthly Newsletter
April Edition
"Creating Global Citizens"
Welcome to our WLA monthly newsletter. We hope you enjoy this month's news and highlights. If you have any questions or concerns regarding specifics in your child's classroom, please feel free to contact your teacher at the following:
World Language Teachers
Mme Lopez
- naomi.lopez@ocps.net
- ext 5122302
Sra. Morales
- lillian.morales@ocps.net
- ext 5122338
Sra. Miguez
- sughey.miguezchirinos@ocps.net
- ext 5122339
Two-Way Dual Language Teachers
Sra. Ramos
- lauranette.ramosrobles@ocps.net
- ext 5122305
Sra. Rios
- judimar.rios@ocps.net
- ext 5122326
Magnet Coordinator
Sra. Ramos
- lauranette.ramosrobles@ocps.net
- ext 5122305
WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH THE SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
There are so many ways to help your child at home even if you are not fluent in the target language they are learning. Here are some tips for doing so:
- ask what they learned in class
- review their vocabulary or class notes with them for 5-10 minutes daily.
- listen to music in the target language.
- watch Television or movies in the target language.
- speak the target language if possible at home.
- flashcards with vocabulary
- label items in the house in the target language.
- use free digital platforms like Duolingo for 5 minutes a day.
WHAT ARE WE DOING THIS MONTH?
World Language Academy
🌎SPANISH ACADEMY🌎
Spanish 1(6th) Sra. Morales- we are studying the topic: “Las vacaciones” (Lesson 5):
We will discuss and plan vacations, describe a hotel, talk about how you feel, about the weather and the seasons of the year.
A very fun lesson!
Spanish 2 (7th) (Sra. Morales)-In Spanish 2 we are in Lesson 5 – La Tecnología
: El consultorio.We will learn to talk about technology and electronics; also learn to use common expressions on the telephone; and talk about car trouble.
Spanish 2 (8th)(Sra. Miguez)-The students will be able to understand:
- Students will learn when to use “Por and Para”.
- Students will increase their reading comprehension in Spanish by using borrowed words to predict content.
- Use of Reciprocal Reflexives.
- Stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns.
- Learn the geography, history and culture of Argentina.
- Project: Role play using technology vocabulary.
🌎FRENCH ACADEMY🌎
French 1(6th)-The students are learning the vocabulary on interrogatives words and food. They will also create a conversation with a partner using the vocabulary. For Grammar, they will learn the verb ending in “er” as it relates to given direction.
French 2 (7th/8th)-The students will be learning vocabulary on health. For Grammar, they will continue to learn about on the passé composé of reflexive verbs. Also, they will be working a Commercial group project which they will create and present in class
TWO-WAY DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
🌎Español🌎
sexto grado(6)- students are working on reading comprehension and known Hispanic authors and artists. Culture concepts are embedded in each reading.
séptimo grado(7)-students have been working of reading comprehension and will continue practicing the integration of the correct use of writing for informational and descriptive purposes. Poetry will be our next topic.
octavo grado AP(8)- students are concluding the last AP test component. They are currently in the argumentative essay practice. We will then move to a full review of all components before the test in May.
🧪ciencias/Science🔬
7mo-Students are working on
- CRM 3.5 Space Exploration (Last unit)
8vo- Students are working on
- CRM 3.4 Gas Laws (04/04 – 04/17)
- CRM 4.1 Electricity (Last unit 04/18)
📆 DATES TO REMEMBER📆
Abril
- 4/4-Track meet at Hamlin Middle @5:30
- 4/5-8th grade WLA Busch Garden Field Trip
- 4/10- Track meet at Horizon Middle @5:00
- 4/11-Q3 honor roll
- 4/13-SHA Beautification Day @9
- 4/16-8th grade AP Parent meeting @5 in Sra. Ramos' room
- 4/18-Spring Musical performance
- 4/19-Spring Musical Performance
- 4/23-6th grade Field Trip Sea World
- 4/24-SHA meeting @9
- 4/24-TWDL Noche de Poesía
- 4/25-Spring Dance Concert
May
- 5/1-Long Wednesday
- 5/1-FAST ELA
- 5/1-FAST MAth
- 5/3-8th grade dance @6 at the Masonic Lodge in WG
- 5/7-8th grade Science and Civics test
- 5/7- Band/Orchestra concert @6
- 5/8-Long Wednesday
- 5/9-Incoming 6th grade night @5:30
- 5/9-Biology EOC
- 5/9-7th grade Field Trip
- 5/10-Gradventure (8th grade)
- 5/11-AP Boot Camp @9-11:30
- 5/14- Chorus/Handbell concert @6
- 5/15-WLA Award night @5 (8th graders)
- 5/16-AP Spanish test
- 5/22-TWDL Award night @6 (8th graders)
- 5/23-8th grade day
- 5/23-Evening of Excellence @5 (Invitation only)
- 5/24-Last day of school!