Elementary Spanish Newsletter
abril/mayo de 2014
Pulaski Community School District
Elementary Spanish Curriculum
Students in grades K-4 receive 30 minutes of Spanish
instruction, three times each week. Every year your child
will learn about a new Spanish-speaking area of the world.
In kindergarten, students explore Mexico, first graders
learn about Costa Rica, second graders study Peru, third,
Puerto Rico, and fourth graders dive into Spain! Both
social studies and health content are woven into the
Spanish curriculum.
¡Celebremos!
Semana Santa
13 de abril-19 de abril
Semana Santa is a week-long celebration beginning
on Palm Sunday and ending the day before
Easter. During this week, there are many
religious reenactments.
La Pascua
20 de abril-26 de abril
April/May Units
Kindergarten:
 Friends and Family: Students will learn about
qualities of good friends and understand that all
families are special and unique.
 Communities: Students will learn about workers
in a school community and city community.
First Grade:
 My World: First graders will continue to learn
about the continents and oceans in the world as
well as focus on cardinal directions and currency.
 That’s the Way I Am!: Students will practice
describing themselves and their families using
adjectives in Spanish.
Second Grade:
 My Communities: Second graders will continue
their study of communities, with a special focus
on school and family. They will compare and
contrast these communities with those in Peru.
Third Grade:
 Staying Healthy!: Students will learn about good
nutrition and healthy exercises.
Fourth Grade:

Let’s go to Spain: Fourth graders are going on a
virtual tour of Spain to learn about the various
cities, food, activities and culture.
Who is in the season of la primavera (Spring)?
Who is not?
United States
Mexico
Costa Rica
Peru
Puerto Rico
Spain
*Every country is in the season of Spring except Peru,
which is in its Fall season.*
La Pascua is another week-long
celebration beginning on Easter.
During this week, many people
spend time with families and
go on vacation to celebrate the
new beginning of Spring.
Cinco de Mayo
5 de mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates a
Mexican victory against the
French in a battle occurring
in the city of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
World Language Website
Don’t forget to visit the
EWL website for fun
Spanish practice at home!
http://www.pulaskischools.org/world_language.cfm
Please feel free to visit or contact us at any time:
Sra. Jackie Crown – Fairview & Lannoye
Srta. Melissa Olsen - Glenbrook
Sra. Danielle Schreiner - Sunnyside
Sra. Susan Stiede – Hillcrest & Sunnyside
Sra. Emily Tewes – Glenbrook