1. Welcome to Back to School Night Sept. 20 /2011 Welcome to Back to School Night Sept. 20 /2011 World Language Team Sra. Zambrano – Sra. Bush World Language Team Sra. Zambrano – Sra. Bush

2. / Mi nombre es Señora Zambrano / Yo soy de Colombia. / Yo soy nueva en el distrito pero tengo 11 años de experiencia enseñando Español. / Mi nombre es Señora Zambrano / Yo soy de Colombia. / Yo soy nueva en el distrito pero tengo 11 años de experiencia enseñando Español.

3. / We are following the World language curriculum standards for a Novice level. / This year students will be learning grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on meaningful communication. Students will also be exposed to the geography and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Every activity that we do in class places an emphasis on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. / / We are following the World language curriculum standards for a Novice level. / This year students will be learning grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on meaningful communication. Students will also be exposed to the geography and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Every activity that we do in class places an emphasis on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. /

4. Materials / Three ring binder. / Highly Recommended – Spanish Dictionary.

5. / This is where their homework is written down / If an assignment is missing we will sign our initials beside the assignment / Every week we will give an oral quiz or written vocabulary quiz mostly Friday. / They should study every night a little. / This is where their homework is written down / If an assignment is missing we will sign our initials beside the assignment / Every week we will give an oral quiz or written vocabulary quiz mostly Friday. / They should study every night a little.

6. / Your grades will be: / 20% Homework / 20% quizzes / 30% class participation( stamps) / 30% tests and projects. / Your grades will be: / 20% Homework / 20% quizzes / 30% class participation( stamps) / 30% tests and projects.

7. Only Monday to Thursday / Homework may be handed in late only due to an absence from class. It is your responsibility to ask me what assignments were missed or checked during an absence and write on top “Absence Make Up” and your absent date. / In the event that written homework is not assigned, you should study vocabulary and/or grammar pertinent to the unit/topic we are studying. / Homework may be handed in late only due to an absence from class. It is your responsibility to ask me what assignments were missed or checked during an absence and write on top “Absence Make Up” and your absent date. / In the event that written homework is not assigned, you should study vocabulary and/or grammar pertinent to the unit/topic we are studying.

8. / All tests will be announced in advance. / All tests/quizzes must be made up within two weeks of an absence on the day of the test/quiz, unless there is an extended illness. / All tests will be announced in advance. / All tests/quizzes must be made up within two weeks of an absence on the day of the test/quiz, unless there is an extended illness.

9. Behavior Chart We are going to follow the 5 P’s contract signed by your student the first day of school: / 1.POLITE: I will show respect to myself, other students, the teacher, and classroom objects. / 2.PREPARED: I will have required materials and assignments completed on time. / 3.PROMPT: I will be to class and have assignments completed on time. / 4.PRODUCTIVE: Stay on task and always try my best! / 5.POSITIVE: I will be successful in this class! We are going to follow the 5 P’s contract signed by your student the first day of school: /1/1.POLITE: I will show respect to myself, other students, the teacher, and classroom objects. /2/2.PREPARED: I will have required materials and assignments completed on time. /3/3.PROMPT: I will be to class and have assignments completed on time. /4/4.PRODUCTIVE: Stay on task and always try my best! /5/5.POSITIVE: I will be successful in this class!

10. / Your child will work on the computers with projects and assignments. / They will use word processing, internet, and power point. / They will practice Spanish using fun activities websites that could be extended to free time at home. / Your child will work on the computers with projects and assignments. / They will use word processing, internet, and power point. / They will practice Spanish using fun activities websites that could be extended to free time at home.

11. / I Will prefer to be contacted via email: azambrano@vtsd.com or azambrano@vtsd.com / Via a note with a student. / November 7-9 early dismissal and conferences will be as follow: Monday and Tuesday 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

12. Señora Zambrano Señora Bush Señora Zambrano Señora Bush