Bienvenidos, Welcome to our new Language & Culture Enrichment Program. I have designed a culturally-enriching program to inspire students to enjoy learning a foreign language. They are introduced to a lifelong exploration and appreciation of different customs. Learning another language gives children a new and broader perspective of the world--encouraging them to understand their cultures and those of others.
LOTE (Language other than English), 50-minute classes, are offered to all students K-8 weekly in the language classroom. I emphasize holidays, religious and seasonal traditions, and regional activities worldwide.
Kindergarten-4th grade classes are introduced to Spanish through songs, dance, art visuals, and videos. Students learn the alphabet, prayers, conversational vocabulary, and much more. Meanwhile, the 5th-8th-grade students receive Spanish enrichment instruction in conversation, reading, listening skills, and further exploration of the language.
The 7th and 8th grades’ cultural lessons also embrace the history of Hispanic heritages and Spanish-speaking regions. Some components include knowledge of societies, food, music, sports, and the arts of these countries.
I look forward to working with your children as they acquire a unique foundation of another language and other cultures.
Adiós, Ms. Marina D’Andrea