Newsletter Date
Volume 1, Issue 1
Mrs. Mata’s
Spanish Class
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA 91340
Overview of Course
Hola! It is with great pleasure that I
welcome you to our Spanish
language class. I am looking forward
in exploring the wonders of the
Spanish language as well as the
Spanish culture with all of you. As
your teacher I would do my best to
provide you with as much help as
possible. I expect, in return, for you
to meet the expectations described
below:
Places We Will Visit
During our journey through the Spanish language,
we will “visit” new places through videos, books
and pictures. We will hike to the Machu Picchu
Ruins, walk through the Amazons, and visit the
Flooding Islands in the Lake Titicaca. Students
will also visit Central America and learn about the
wonders of each country.
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People We Will Meet
Our class will study the different Indigenous
groups in Central and South America. We will talk
about the major contributions that these groups
made to society. The variety of foods that we
enjoy today, thanks to the Aztecs, the Mayans
and the Incas. I expect everyone to participate
in class. There will be plenty of opportunities for
group work and it is going to be essential for
students to get to know each other and to learn
to work together.
Assessments
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Behavior and Expectations
I expect the following from all
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students in my classroom:
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school property at all times
Be in your seat when the
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tardy bell rings
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Be prepared to work
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Bring supplies and text (s)
Respect yourselves, others and
Politely wait your turn when
wanting to talk or request help
to class every day
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Keep work area clean and
free of trash and food
Extra Help and Tutorial
I feel assured that each one of you
will benefit from our Spanish class
and do well. I am willing to take
any extra efforts it may take to
achieve this goal; therefore I will
always be available to help you
outside of class session. Please do
not hesitate to come in for extra help
AS SOON AS you feel there is a
need. I will always be happy to help
you in any possible way that I can. I will be
available everyday during nutrition and lunch
(prior appointment is preferred.)
Be Creative!!
If there are any questions,
please do not hesitate in
contacting me.
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Phone# 818-719-9115 ext.
110
Favor de hablar
Espanol en clase!
Homework Assignments
Weekly assignments are listed on the
the class. As a reminder, if you miss too
board under “Agenda“~ If absent, you
much homework, it will be reflected on
are responsible to make up all the missed
your final grade.
assignments. Make-up work will be
Be sure to keep all your class
accepted for excused absences only.
notes/homework for quiz and test review
Please be sure to have the name and
purposes.
phone numbers of at least two people in
Quizzes
There will be one or two quizzes (oral or
not later than one day for each day of
written) per week throughout the
absence. If you need more time or need
semester. Plus we will have a chapter
extra help on the topic you missed for
and unit, in addition to a mid-term and a
the quiz or test, please do not hesitate to
final exam. You are responsible to make
see me at nutrition or at lunch. Failure
up all missed quizzes as soon as possible,
to report for make-up will result in a
Feel free to visit my website.
http://www.csun.edu/~jel36252/
grade of F (0).