Bienvenidos!

Welcome to the 2010-11 school year. This will mark my tenth year in the classrooms of St. John School. The goal of the Middle School Spanish program is to provide students with authentic language exchange opportunities. Graduates of the Spanish program are competent in basic Spanish communciation. More importantly, students are aware of the many Spanish dimensions that make up the web of culture and community.

Middle School Spanish Homework

6th Grade: Mrs. Brumback-

8th Grade: Mrs. McFarland- Read Prolouge and Chapter 1 of Enrique's Journey. Pages X-45. Due Friday, Sept. 9.

Spanish Schedule

Middle School students take Spanish for one complete trimester (forty-five minute classes, five days a week for twelve weeks). Students make progress quickly as they practice Spanish on a daily basis. In addition to language instruction, time is spent studying the culture and customs of South America, Central America, and Spain. Consult the list below to find out when your student's homeroom class has Spanish.

First Trimester: (8th) and (6th)

Second Trimester: (8th) and (7th)

Third Trimester: (7th) and (6th)

Sister School and Parish News

Our first Pizza for Peru luncheon will take place on Wed. Sept. 29. Special "gracias" to all the parents who assist in providing and serving the lunch. This is great opportunity to support our Sister Parish and School in Peru. Look for further pizza dates and information in the Family Envelope. The Amigos de Peru parish group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in Quigley Hall to discuss ways to support the mission of our sister relationship.

Special Announcements

We have much to celebrate as we begin the new academic year. The recent campus reconfiguration and the addition of the new Science laboratory will greatly enhance your academic environment and extend learning opportunities. The school community will look to you to model the leadership and scholarship necessary to meet the academic expectations set forth in the school.

Educational Links

Spanish-English Translator

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Question #1. What is the best way to contact Señor Pablo?
A: Answer #1. Email: pkelley@stjohnsea.org. Or call: 783-0337 ext. 335