Here is an optional  packet with Spanish 3 Honors Summer Assignments for any Spanish 2 students who would like to practice over the summer and earn some credit for the fall semester.  It is due on the first day of school and it should be completed throughout the summer and not all at once. Please email Profe. Peterson (apeterson@bfcsaz.com) if you have any questions.

Spanish 3 is a Dual Enrollment Course. I will provide additional information in the coming weeks, however, here are some registration deadlines:

Registration Timeline

The Dual Enrollment registration will begin on August 3, 2026. Please note that registration will be available for students based on finalized class lists and high school approval.

Priority Registration Deadline

The priority deadline for Fall 2026 Dual Enrollment registration is August 31, 2026. We encourage students to complete their registration steps early to ensure a smooth enrollment process.

Email sent to parents and students on July 4, 2026: 

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are doing well. I am writing to share an optional academic enrichment opportunity available to students in AP Spanish and Honors Spanish 3. This activity will take place entirely outside of class time, and participation is completely voluntary.

Vista Higher Learning—the publisher of our AP Spanish materials and the new Spanish 1 curriculum—has opened submissions for its national essay contest, "Raíces: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage." Although the contest highlights cultural themes, the primary purpose of offering it to students is academic. It provides a meaningful opportunity for students to strengthen their writing skills, deepen cultural literacy, and participate in a national competition that supports their academic growth.

Importantly, students may write their essays in either English or Spanish, making the contest accessible to all learners. The essay deadline is August 15. 

Vista Higher Learning is also providing a special incentive: every student who submits an essay will receive a free copy of Fesser’s book Get to Know Bernardo de Gálvez within 6–8 weeks of their submission. Bernardo de Gálvez was a Spanish general whose contributions were essential to the success of the American Revolution—so essential that his portrait hangs in the U.S. Capitol. Learning about him offers students a valuable historical perspective, especially as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.

The contest also includes significant prizes. The first‑place winner will receive an all‑expenses‑paid trip to Spain in the summer of 2027, for themselves, their guiding teacher, and a companion for each. Additionally, 15 finalists will be invited to an award ceremony this October, providing students with an opportunity for national recognition.

Even if students simply complete the essay and receive the book, I believe this experience represents a meaningful academic and cultural benefit. It encourages writing development, independent learning, and engagement with history and culture.

Here is the website with the complete information, but if you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out.

Warm regards, 

Profe Peterson