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MAMS Spanish classes particpate in "¡El Escape!"
MAMS Spanish classes particpate in "¡El Escape!"
Mrs. Yaltzindeg’s 8th -grade Spanish class participated in an exciting educational activity called Breakout! or, as they called it, “¡El Escape!” The students were told their class was going on a field trip to Mexico but, because they overslept, they didn’t have an opportunity to pack everything they needed. Through word puzzles, games, activity wheels, and interactive activities regarding their daily routine, each group had to solve four puzzles to open the locks to t breakout boxes. The winning group won a “snack for the flight!” ¡Qué divertido!
Mrs. Yaltzindeg’s 8th -grade Spanish class participated in an exciting educational activity called Breakout! or, as they called it, “¡El Escape!” The students were told their class was going on a field trip to Mexico but, because they overslept, they didn’t have an opportunity to pack everything they needed. Through word puzzles, games, activity wheels, and interactive activities regarding their daily routine, each group had to solve four puzzles to open the locks to t breakout boxes. The winning group won a “snack for the flight!” ¡Qué divertido!
French Field Trip!
French Field Trip!
On Thursday, May 3rd, Mrs. Schleith’s 8th grade French class from Merrick Avenue Middle School revisited the food unit with a trip to À La Carte cooking school in Lynbrook, New York. Students had the opportunity to learn about French cuisine and different cooking techniques. Students worked collaboratively in small groups to prepare a French meal which included appetizers, entrée and dessert. A great time was had by all!
On Thursday, May 3rd, Mrs. Schleith’s 8th grade French class from Merrick Avenue Middle School revisited the food unit with a trip to À La Carte cooking school in Lynbrook, New York. Students had the opportunity to learn about French cuisine and different cooking techniques. Students worked collaboratively in small groups to prepare a French meal which included appetizers, entrée and dessert. A great time was had by all!
Italian Students Invent Apps!
Italian Students Invent Apps!
As a culminating activity in the technology unit, Ms. Steinhaus’s Italian students created original smart phone apps. After watching an Italian video about the top 10 iPhone Applications of 2018, students worked in pairs to invent a new iPhone App. Using modern-day vocabulary for phones and technology, students created an app description and symbol. They also included steps to use the app and described the app’s capabilities. The students enjoyed putting their knowledge to use in a fun, creative way.
As a culminating activity in the technology unit, Ms. Steinhaus’s Italian students created original smart phone apps. After watching an Italian video about the top 10 iPhone Applications of 2018, students worked in pairs to invent a new iPhone App. Using modern-day vocabulary for phones and technology, students created an app description and symbol. They also included steps to use the app and described the app’s capabilities. The students enjoyed putting their knowledge to use in a fun, creative way.
Merrick Avenue Celebrates Foreign Language Week
Merrick Avenue Celebrates Foreign Language Week
The Merrick Avenue Department of World Languages celebrated Foreign Language Week with several fantastic activities and events. Each teacher’s students represented a different country for the week’s festivities. Some of the countries represented were China, France, Italy, Mexico, Cuba, and Spain. Students decorated classroom doors and hallways to showcase each country. ENL students decorated their classroom door to represent the United States and conducted the morning announcements in Greek, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish and Russian in addition to English. This year, students learned unique idioms in their classes as well.
The Merrick Avenue Department of World Languages celebrated Foreign Language Week with several fantastic activities and events. Each teacher’s students represented a different country for the week’s festivities. Some of the countries represented were China, France, Italy, Mexico, Cuba, and Spain. Students decorated classroom doors and hallways to showcase each country. ENL students decorated their classroom door to represent the United States and conducted the morning announcements in Greek, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish and Russian in addition to English. This year, students learned unique idioms in their classes as well.
Throughout the week, students and staff voted on the best poster in the department’s annual poster contest, the theme of which was “Kindness Connects Cultures.” On Friday, March 9th, students and staff tasted dishes from all over the world as students shared delicacies from their own cultures. The week, celebrating all cultures of the world was enjoyed by all!
Throughout the week, students and staff voted on the best poster in the department’s annual poster contest, the theme of which was “Kindness Connects Cultures.” On Friday, March 9th, students and staff tasted dishes from all over the world as students shared delicacies from their own cultures. The week, celebrating all cultures of the world was enjoyed by all!
