Fecha de entrega del Proyecto: el 21 de octubre

Dear Parents and Students,

This school year promises to be an exciting and successful one. We are continuing to use the program En espanol, published by McDougal Littell, to develop the students' knowledge of  the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. This program is aligned with the California Foreign Language Framework and the Language Learning Continuum, and it includes interesting topics, authentic culture, and real-life communication activities that motivate students to master Spanish. Our instruction uses an integrated approach that practices reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and introduces students to cultures throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Our goal is to build students' knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and peoples. Students will apply critical thinking skills as they compare the Spanish language and its cultures with those of our own community. They will also connect to other academic subjects, such as math, science, and language arts, using their knowledge of Spanish to access new information.

We hope that students will become aware of how Spanish is used every day in the real world. We also hope that parents will be involved in the learning process through projects and activities sent home that are intended to be completed together by student and parent.

Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns throughout the school year. I am looking forward to a rewarding year as your student successfully discovers the advantages of learning the Spanish language.

Sincerely,

Kathy Cochran, Teacher

Phone: 510.6576.3600 ext. 37090

E-mail: kcochran@fremont.k12.ca.us