Maestro: Señor I

Contact Information

Email: cioakimedes@sainthilaryschool.org
Cell Phone: (415) 577-5786

Weekly Office Hours

All sessions held in the Language Lab:

Wednesdays: 7:15 - 7:55 AM and 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Additional appointments available upon request.

How Office Hours Can Help Your Child

• 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"

(Come forth, every day)

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.

Spanish for First Grade

Course Overview

First Grade Spanish classes meet twice weekly for 45-minute sessions. Our program builds upon kindergarten foundations, expanding vocabulary and deepening understanding through engaging songs, interactive games, and age-appropriate activities.

Learning Objectives

Students will continue developing Spanish language skills by:

• Reviewing and mastering kindergarten vocabulary with improved pronunciation

• Learning 150+ Spanish words and phrases

• Participating in longer conversations and interactions

• Building literacy foundations with alphabet recognition

• Strengthening Catholic identity through prayer in Spanish

Thematic Units

Enhanced Greetings & Conversations

• Review: "¿Cómo te llamas?" and "¿Cómo estás?"

• Expanded responses and conversation patterns

• Increased fluency and confidence

Expanded Feelings & Emotions

• Review: "Estoy contento/a" and "Estoy triste"

• New emotions: "Estoy enojado/a" (I am angry), "Tengo miedo" (I am scared)

• Connecting emotions to daily experiences

Advanced Number Skills

• Mastering numbers 1-10

• Learning numbers 11-20 with confidence

• Number games and counting activities

Time & Calendar

• Days of the week mastery

• Introduction to months of the year

• Basic time concepts: morning, afternoon, night

Spanish Literacy Foundations

• Vowels: A, E, I, O, U

• Beginning consonants and letter sounds

• Simple word recognition activities

My Growing World

• Family members: madre, padre, hermano, hermana

• Body parts: head, shoulders, knees, toes

• Common pets and farm animals

• Parts of the house: main rooms

Expanded Vocabulary

• Weather descriptions: sunny, rainy, cold

• Seasons and seasonal activities

• Common fruits and healthy foods

• Directional words with movement games

Colors & Creativity

• Review primary colors

• Introduction to secondary colors

• Art projects incorporating Spanish vocabulary

Catholic Faith Formation

• Daily practice of the Sign of the Cross

• Understanding prayer meaning and reverence

• Holiday celebrations and traditions

Parent Resources

We encourage families to support Spanish learning at home by:

• Asking your child to teach you new words and songs

• Practicing the Sign of the Cross together in Spanish

• Counting to 20 and naming colors during daily activities

• Encouraging your child to use Spanish greetings and expressions

• Celebrating your child's growing confidence in Spanish

Your continued support helps reinforce classroom learning and prepares your child for continued success in Second Grade Spanish.

Reglas De La Class (Classroom rules)

• Escucha y sigue las instrucciones la primera vez (Listen and follow instructions the first time)

• Levanta la mano antes de hablar (Raise your hand before speaking)

• Respeta a todos: tus compañeros, profesores, y materiales (Respect everyone: your classmates, teachers, and materials)

• Sé responsable por tu trabajo y tiempo (Be responsible for your work and time)

• Participa activamente y usa el español lo más posible (Participate actively and use Spanish as much as possible)

Rockalingua: Music-Based Spanish Learning

About Rockalingua

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!

What Rockalingua Offers

For Classroom Learning

• 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

Additional Learning Tools

• 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

Access From Home

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

Tips for Home Use

1. Review vocabulary from our current unit using the picture dictionaries

2. Practice with games that match our classroom topics

3. Listen to songs we've learned in class to reinforce pronunciation

4. Try the printable activities for additional reinforcement

5. Share what you've learned with family members to practice conversation

¡La música hace que aprender español sea divertido!
(Music makes learning Spanish fun!)