Spanish Program
¡Hola y bienvenidos!
At Queen of All Saints, we believe learning a second language is an important part of a well-rounded education. I’m Señora Hoppe, and I’m proud to lead our Spanish program, which introduces students in grades 1 through 8 to the beauty and richness of the Spanish language and culture. In my Spanish classes, students meet once a week to build their language skills through fun, interactive, and age-appropriate lessons.
Here’s a look at what each grade level focuses on:
Grades 1-2: Building a Foundation Our youngest learners explore the basics of Spanish through engaging activities that include:
- Learning colors, numbers, shapes, opposites, and animals
- Memorizing and reciting the Our Father prayer in Spanish
Grade 3: Taking the Next Steps Third graders begin to develop conversational skills and expand their vocabulary by:
- Singing the Spanish alphabet
- Practicing greetings, titles, and goodbyes through short conversations
- Learning higher numbers and the days of the week
Grades 4-6: Exploring Grammar and Creativity At this stage, students dive deeper into grammar and self-expression in Spanish. Highlights include:
- Learning the months and seasons
- Creating a Spanish weather report
- Telling time in Spanish
- Beginning to conjugate verbs and form simple sentences
- Participating in a fun classroom game called “Survivor” for the chance to be crowned with a sombrero
Grades 7-8: Mastering Language Skills Our most advanced students focus on:
- Conjugating verbs and building more complex sentences
- Expanding vocabulary around topics like school and home life
- Writing complete sentences and reading Spanish paragraphs with confidence
Why Spanish Matters at QAS
The Spanish program at Queen of All Saints isn’t just about learning words—it’s about developing skills that open doors to new cultures and ways of thinking. Through interactive lessons, creative projects, and real-world applications, my goal is to help students build a foundation for future success in language learning. Learning Spanish is an exciting journey, and I’m thrilled to guide our students as they explore this wonderful language!