Middle School Resources
HOW TO (STILL) SUPPORT READING AT HOME
Read, read, reaD!
While this has been the encouragement to Lower School families, it's still an important reminder for Middle School students as their Spanish language continues to develop. Thankfully more and more resources are available, but it can still be difficult to find books that are available at the Middle School level. Here are some additional ideas to help support and build reading in both Spanish and English in your home:
Did you know that RCS has a growing Spanish library? It’s accessible to 6th-8th graders in Maestra Massey's room. Students can work with Maestra Massey to borrow a title.
Check out a book from our Lower School Hallway Spanish Library. All books have been cataloged with BookSource, so you can check them out and pick them up from our hallway. Instructions can be found here.
Visit your local library! Hot tip: County libraries have a far reach in accessibility to lots of Spanish titles.
Search YouTube for videos of your favorite authors reading their own books.
Purchase EPIC! It’s an app that has thousands of titles available in both Spanish and English for a monthly fee.
SPANIsh RESOURCES from local libraries
You truly have access to thousands of Spanish books at your fingertips through our local libraries.
San Bernardino County Library:
Did you know that there are over 4,000 books in Spanish in our county library system?! Our county libraries (whether you head to the branch in Highland, Mentone, Fontana, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, or any other location) have a really far reach and can access titles from other county libraries. Head to their website to search what's available, or head into a physical branch to have a librarian search for and reserve a title for you.
AK Smiley Library in Redlands
There are limited Spanish titles physically available in their library (ask a librarian to point out the shelves when you're there), but AK Smiley Library just announced they're offering free, live 24/7 online tutoring in math and language arts in Spanish through California Libraries.
You can learn about membership and other AK Smiley Library provides on their website.
eBooks with the Libby App
With your library card number (from any library that has digital books) you can access any of their eBooks! It's as easy as downloading the Libby App and connecting it with your library via your library card number. More and more titles are available in Spanish. This is for students with access to an eReader (Kindle, etc). Again, lots more titles are available through with a SB County library card.
Learn how english is taught to immersion students
Up until 6th grade, English has been taught very specifically geared toward our Spanish Immersion students. Starting in 6th grade, the teaching of English Specific Skills looks a bit different. In Middle School, students' opportunities to continue to develop their English skills are housed within the courses they take in English. In addition, there are electives offered in English to help students focus on specifics within English and develop their skills, specifically in writing.
Parent Charlas:
a great way to support your child in immersion
a great way to support your child in immersion
Coming to the MS, Fall 2023!
These quarterly 'chats' are for parents to come support each other, to learn about some new concepts in immersion, and to gain tips for how to support children in the immersion program. Our meetings are casual (bring coffee, bring your toddler) and brief, but they're a good way to connect new AND seasoned parents in our program.
Language proficiency Demystified
