Email: cioakimedes@sainthilaryschool.org
Cell Phone: (415) 577-5786
All sessions held in the Language Lab:
Wednesdays: 7:15 - 7:55 AM and 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Additional appointments available upon request.
Get individualized help with current Spanish lessons
Make up missed quizzes or assignments
Receive additional practice with challenging concepts
Para estudiantes hispanohablantes: Mejorar habilidades bilingües tanto en español como en inglés
(For Spanish-speaking students: Improve bilingual skills in both Spanish and English)
¡No dude en contactarme con cualquier pregunta!
(Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!)
Ven adelante, cada día reminds us that learning a language is a journey of daily growth in both knowledge and faith. Just as we are called to deepen our relationship with God each day, we also advance our Spanish skills step by step, embracing the rich Catholic traditions of Hispanic cultures around the world.
Through language learning, we celebrate God's gift of diversity and prepare our hearts to serve others across all cultural boundaries.
Walk calmly in the classroom / Caminamos tranquilos en la clase
Keep hands, feet, and objects to ourselves / Mantenemos manos, pies y objetos con nosotros mismos
Use chairs and desks appropriately / Usamos las sillas y escritorios apropiadamente
Stay in assigned areas unless given permission / Nos quedamos en áreas asignadas a menos que tengamos permiso
Raise our hand before speaking / Levantamos la mano antes de hablar
Listen when the teacher or classmates are speaking / Escuchamos cuando la maestra o compañeros hablan
Use kind words and manners / Usamos palabras amables y buenos modales
Take turns and share materials / Tomamos turnos y compartimos materiales
Respect classroom materials and others' property / Respetamos los materiales y la propiedad de otros
Come to class with supplies and homework / Venimos a clase con materiales y tarea
Follow directions the first time / Seguimos instrucciones la primera vez
Use our best handwriting / Usamos nuestra mejor escritura
Participate in class discussions / Participamos en discusiones de clase
Complete work neatly and on time / Completamos el trabajo ordenadamente y a tiempo
👋 Hola = Hello/Goodbye
🤫 Silencio = Quiet please
👂 Escucha = Listen
👍 Muy bien = Very good
✋ Para = Stop
📚 Leer = Reading time
Tiger Slips / Papelitos Del Tigre
Spanish songs and videos / Canciones y videos en español
Special helper / Ayudante especial
Special classroom jobs / Trabajos especiales en la clase
Verbal reminder / Recordatorio verbal
Warning and name on board / Advertencia y nombre en la pizarra
Five minutes of reflection time / Cinco minutos de tiempo de reflexión
Loss of privilege / Pérdida de privilegio
Parent contact / Contacto con padres
This Spanish class meets twice weekly for 45-minute sessions, perfectly designed for young first-grade learners. Through engaging songs, colorful videos, and captivating stories, students begin their exciting journey into the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
Our immersive approach focuses on natural language acquisition through:
Interactive songs and movement activities
Age-appropriate Spanish videos and animations
Illustrated storybooks and visual learning aids
Playful games that reinforce vocabulary
Cultural celebrations that bring the language to life
By the end of this course, students will:
Understand and confidently repeat common Spanish words and phrases
Participate enthusiastically in Spanish songs and simple conversations
Recognize basic Spanish vocabulary across multiple themes
Develop positive attitudes toward language learning and diverse cultures
Begin building a foundation for future Spanish language studies
Personal introductions: "¿Cómo te llamas?" (What's your name?)
Greetings: "Buenos días," "Hola," "Adiós"
Feelings and emotions: "Estoy contento/triste/cansado" (I'm happy/sad/tired)
Counting from 1-20: "uno, dos, tres..."
Color identification: "rojo, azul, verde, amarillo..."
Combining numbers and colors in fun activities
Days of the week: "lunes, martes, miércoles..."
Months of the year: "enero, febrero, marzo..."
Seasons: "primavera, verano, otoño, invierno"
Weather expressions: "Hace sol," "Está lloviendo"
Family members: "madre, padre, hermano, hermana..."
Parts of the body: "cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies..."
Animals: farm, pets, and wild animals
Directions: "izquierda, derecha, adelante, atrás"
Fruits and foods: "manzana, plátano, naranja..."
Parts of the house: "cocina, baño, dormitorio..."
Traditional songs and rhymes
Prayers: Sign of the Cross ("La Señal de la Cruz")
Celebrations: birthday traditions, holidays, and cultural customs
We encourage parents to participate in their child's language learning journey!
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! (Welcome to Spanish class!)
Rockalingua is our primary Spanish learning platform for elementary grades. This engaging, interactive resource uses music and multimedia to make Spanish learning fun and effective for young students!
Catchy Educational Songs that help students naturally absorb vocabulary and phrases
Colorful Animated Videos designed specifically for young language learners
Interactive Worksheets that reinforce classroom learning
Cultural Content that introduces students to Spanish-speaking traditions
Interactive Games that make vocabulary practice exciting
Illustrated Picture Dictionaries for visual vocabulary reinforcement
Engaging Short Stories to develop listening comprehension
Creative Crafts that connect language learning with hands-on activities
Printable Flashcards for additional practice
We encourage families to continue Spanish learning outside the classroom! Students can access all Rockalingua resources from home using our school account:
Website: https://rockalingua.com/
Username: SHS
Password: spanish
Review vocabulary from our current unit using the picture dictionaries
Practice with games that match our classroom topics
Listen to songs we've learned in class to reinforce pronunciation
Try the printable activities for additional reinforcement
Share what you've learned with family members to practice conversation
¡La música hace que aprender español sea divertido!
(Music makes learning Spanish fun!)
¡Bienvenidos a abril! This month, our young Spanish learners will explore three exciting new themes that build on their growing vocabulary and language skills.
Students will learn to identify and name different parts of the house in Spanish:
La puerta (the door)
La ventana (the window)
La chimenea (the fireplace)
El tejado (the roof)
El piso (the floor)
La cocina (the kitchen)
El baño (the bathroom)
El dormitorio (the bedroom)
We'll practice telling time with basic expressions:
"Es la una" (It's one o'clock)
"Son las dos" (It's two o'clock)
"Son las tres" (It's three o'clock)
"¿Qué hora es?" (What time is it?)
Clock vocabulary: el reloj, la hora, los minutos
Students will learn basic directional words and practice following simple instructions:
Izquierda (left)
Derecha (right)
Arriba (up)
Abajo (down)
Adelante (forward)
Atrás (backward)
Interactive house model labeling
Clock hands manipulation with Spanish time phrases
Movement games following Spanish directional instructions
"Mi Casa" art project with labeled rooms and parts
Songs about time and directions
We'll be using engaging videos to reinforce our learning:
Students will watch and interact with this fun video about house vocabulary.
Resource: Rockalingua - Rooms in the House
This animated video helps students practice telling time in Spanish.
Resource: Rockalingua - What Time Is It?
Help reinforce these concepts at home by:
Asking "¿Qué hora es?" throughout the day
Labeling parts of your own home in Spanish
Playing simple direction games (like "Simon dice" / "Simon says")
Reviewing vocabulary with flashcards or pictures
Watching the recommended videos together and practicing the vocabulary
¡Gracias por apoyar el aprendizaje de español de su hijo/a!
(Thank you for supporting your child's Spanish learning!)