Seventh and Eighth Grade language students will be taking a midterm worth 25% of their 3rd Marking Period Grade.
This comprehensive exam is an indicator of how well the students have grasped the materials presented so far. It is also used to measure their ability in speaking, reading, writing and listening in French and/or Spanish.
The Listening and Speaking portions of the exam will be given during class between January 18th-20th. Please be sure that your child is present, prepared and on time to class.
The Reading and Writing portions of the midterm will be during the testing session on Friday, January 28th. Again, please be sure your child is present, prepared and on time to school.
Students have a graphic organizer showing the units/vocabulary that will be covered on the midterm. Although we are reviewing in class, students also need to spend time reviewing vocabulary, conversations, past quizzes and homework.
By communicating this information, we hope that together we can continue to ensure your child’s success.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, October 14, 2010
October 2010
Wilson Foundation Curriculum Night will be on October 21st from 5:00-6:30PM.
We will have a table with more information about the April trip to Montreal, Canada. You may bring your checkbooks to register your child and make the $90 deposit by October 25th, or go online to www.gerbertours.com to register.
Ask your child about...
6th Grade has worked on colors, numbers 0-20, and is now working on nationalities and learning about the masculine and feminine forms. Can they recgonize and pronounce these nationalities?
américain.....américaine
français.........française
anglais...........anglaise
canadien........canadienne
7th Grade French class is working on nationalities and pronouns - getting ready to being putting their vocabulary into sentences. Can they pronounce and identify these pronouns? Here is a video for extra practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AClbDP9jPJQ&feature=fvsr
je
tu
il
elle
nous
vous
ils
elles
7th Grade Spanish class is working on nationalities and pronouns - getting ready to being putting their vocabulary into sentences. Can they pronounce and identify these pronouns? Here's a video for more practice..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7sTQOkyaVw&feature=related
yo
tú
él
ella
usted (Ud.)
nosotros
ellos
ellas
ustedes (Uds.)
8th Grade French class is working on activities and expressing feelings about whether they like or dislike the activity using J'aime... or Je n'aime pas...
Keep on reviewing and practicing your voculary using flashcards or the game/video links to the right.
We will have a table with more information about the April trip to Montreal, Canada. You may bring your checkbooks to register your child and make the $90 deposit by October 25th, or go online to www.gerbertours.com to register.
Ask your child about...
6th Grade has worked on colors, numbers 0-20, and is now working on nationalities and learning about the masculine and feminine forms. Can they recgonize and pronounce these nationalities?
américain.....américaine
français.........française
anglais...........anglaise
canadien........canadienne
7th Grade French class is working on nationalities and pronouns - getting ready to being putting their vocabulary into sentences. Can they pronounce and identify these pronouns? Here is a video for extra practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AClbDP9jPJQ&feature=fvsr
je
tu
il
elle
nous
vous
ils
elles
7th Grade Spanish class is working on nationalities and pronouns - getting ready to being putting their vocabulary into sentences. Can they pronounce and identify these pronouns? Here's a video for more practice..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7sTQOkyaVw&feature=related
yo
tú
él
ella
usted (Ud.)
nosotros
ellos
ellas
ustedes (Uds.)
8th Grade French class is working on activities and expressing feelings about whether they like or dislike the activity using J'aime... or Je n'aime pas...
Keep on reviewing and practicing your voculary using flashcards or the game/video links to the right.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wilson Trip to Montreal
The Language B and Humanities Departments seek to provide opportunities for students to enrich appreciation and knowledge of other cultures. This year, we have planned a trip to Montreal, Canada for April 7th-9th, 2011. This trip will be an adventure for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students. We have scheduled many activities for our students for the appreciation of French, history, including a visit to McGill University, LaserQuest, the Olympic Stadium, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Holocaust Museum, the underground shopping mall and much more!
The cost of the trip is $450.00 (based on 30 students). This price includes round trip motor coach transportation between Rochester and Montreal, hotel accommodation, night-time security in the hotel, tour leader, admission to all services on our itinerary, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. (Lunches are the only expenses not included).
*Students do NOT need a passport, but will need a copy of their birth certificate.
A deposit of $90. is required by October 10th to save your spot.
Another payment of $90 would be due on November 10th
The next payment of $90 would be due on December 8th
The next payment of $90 would be due January 11th.
The final payment of $90 would be due on March 2nd .
Payments can be made by check (made out to Gerber Tours) or paid online by credit card or debit card at www.Gerbertours.com
More information on the trip and fundraisers will be available at Curriculum Night on October 21st.
If you would like an application or have any questions, please call at 463-4100 or see/email Michael Brundage at Michael.brundage@rcsdk12.org
or Lori Locker at Lori.Locker@rcsdk12.org
or Jamie Collins at Jamie.Collins@rcsdk12.org
The cost of the trip is $450.00 (based on 30 students). This price includes round trip motor coach transportation between Rochester and Montreal, hotel accommodation, night-time security in the hotel, tour leader, admission to all services on our itinerary, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. (Lunches are the only expenses not included).
*Students do NOT need a passport, but will need a copy of their birth certificate.
A deposit of $90. is required by October 10th to save your spot.
Another payment of $90 would be due on November 10th
The next payment of $90 would be due on December 8th
The next payment of $90 would be due January 11th.
The final payment of $90 would be due on March 2nd .
Payments can be made by check (made out to Gerber Tours) or paid online by credit card or debit card at www.Gerbertours.com
More information on the trip and fundraisers will be available at Curriculum Night on October 21st.
If you would like an application or have any questions, please call at 463-4100 or see/email Michael Brundage at Michael.brundage@rcsdk12.org
or Lori Locker at Lori.Locker@rcsdk12.org
or Jamie Collins at Jamie.Collins@rcsdk12.org
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Welcome to Wilson! Bienvenue! Bienvenidos
Welcome to a new school year, and for some, a new school! This blog is another opportunity to share important information about your child’s Language B (French/Spanish) class including our curriculum, classroom procedures and expectations.
For 7th Grade students, French 1B and Spanish 1B is an introduction to the language and culture. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Learning a second language requires on-going practice, so I recommend that students practice their vocabulary words for 10 minutes daily.
For 8th Grade students in French 1C, we will be practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing to help prepare for the NYS Proficiency Exam in June. To be successful, students should practice their vocabulary words for 10 minutes daily.
**8th Graders must pass the NYS French Proficiency Exam in June to receive credit for 1B and 1C and move to French II
Since lifelong success depends on learning to make responsible choices, I have developed classroom procedures that guide students to make good decisions about behavior. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible, and I know that together we will make a difference in this process.
Sincerely,
Michael Brundage
Language B teacher
Michael.Brundage@rcsdk12.org
Classroom Policies & Procedures:
Respect Yourself
(Be prepared, be on time, do your best)
Respect Others
(No bullying/put downs, raise your hand to speak, listen attentively)
Respect Property
(Ask permission if it doesn't belong to you, use resources wisely)
Supplies:
1 notebook (can be spiral or composition book)
1 sharpened pencil or pen (blue or black)
Your Agenda
What will we cover?
French 1 B:
Meeting/Greeting People (Je m’appelle…)
Introducing self/others (être, avoir)
Family
Food
Time/Dates
Weather/Seasons
Daily Activities (faire)
The negative (ne…pas)
Question words
Physical description
Possessions
French 1 C
Review the above PLUS learn the following:
Describing the city
Directions
Clothing
Health/Sports/Leisure Activities
Sequencing
Indirect objects
Spanish 1 B:
Meeting/Greeting People
Introducing self/others
Family
Food
Time/Dates
Weather/Seasons
Daily Activities
The negative
Question words
Physical description
Possessions
**8th Graders will take the NYS Proficiency Exam.
http://www.smithtown.k12.ny.us/lote/second_language_proficiency_exam.htm (expectations)http://www.nysedregents.org/testing/loteslp/slpfrench.html (samples of past exams)
For 7th Grade students, French 1B and Spanish 1B is an introduction to the language and culture. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing. Learning a second language requires on-going practice, so I recommend that students practice their vocabulary words for 10 minutes daily.
For 8th Grade students in French 1C, we will be practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing to help prepare for the NYS Proficiency Exam in June. To be successful, students should practice their vocabulary words for 10 minutes daily.
**8th Graders must pass the NYS French Proficiency Exam in June to receive credit for 1B and 1C and move to French II
Since lifelong success depends on learning to make responsible choices, I have developed classroom procedures that guide students to make good decisions about behavior. Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible, and I know that together we will make a difference in this process.
Sincerely,
Michael Brundage
Language B teacher
Michael.Brundage@rcsdk12.org
Classroom Policies & Procedures:
Respect Yourself
(Be prepared, be on time, do your best)
Respect Others
(No bullying/put downs, raise your hand to speak, listen attentively)
Respect Property
(Ask permission if it doesn't belong to you, use resources wisely)
Supplies:
1 notebook (can be spiral or composition book)
1 sharpened pencil or pen (blue or black)
Your Agenda
What will we cover?
French 1 B:
Meeting/Greeting People (Je m’appelle…)
Introducing self/others (être, avoir)
Family
Food
Time/Dates
Weather/Seasons
Daily Activities (faire)
The negative (ne…pas)
Question words
Physical description
Possessions
French 1 C
Review the above PLUS learn the following:
Describing the city
Directions
Clothing
Health/Sports/Leisure Activities
Sequencing
Indirect objects
Spanish 1 B:
Meeting/Greeting People
Introducing self/others
Family
Food
Time/Dates
Weather/Seasons
Daily Activities
The negative
Question words
Physical description
Possessions
**8th Graders will take the NYS Proficiency Exam.
http://www.smithtown.k12.ny.us/lote/second_language_proficiency_exam.htm (expectations)http://www.nysedregents.org/testing/loteslp/slpfrench.html (samples of past exams)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Our 2010 Trip to Montreal
Special Thanks to the following organizations that contributed to make this exciting and educationals trip possible...
SWAN (SouthWest Area Neighborhood) Organization
SWAN (SouthWest Area Neighborhood) Organization
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Trip to Montreal
Dear Parents, Families and Students,
We are looking forward to an exciting and enriching trip to Montréal, Quebec for April 2nd-4th, 2010.
We will be having a mandatory parent meeting on March 25th from 5-6PM to complete the official district field trip forms, obtain copies of your child’s birth certificates, and answer any questions about the trip. We have also arranged to have a notary there since the RCSD forms and birth certificate copies will need to be notarized.
Please bring the following items with you to the meeting:
o your child’s original birth certificate (or birth certificate with raised seal) (or passport)
o Health insurance carrier + ID number
o Doctor/HMO or primary care physician plus phone number
o list of any allergies
o list of any medications + dosages
o 2 phone numbers
** Some of you have received a letter from Gerber Tours stating a different price to the original $357. Although the company has raised the price with only 20 scholars going, we have district permission for 2 fundraisers to cover that cost. Unfortunately it will not make it any cheaper or refund any money, but it will cover the difference. Sorry for any confusion.
If you are unable to attend, please call me at 730-9687 so that we can make other arrangements.
Thank you for your patience and your support!
Michael Brundage Jamie Collins
French Teacher 8th Grade Counselor
michael.brundage@rcsdk12.org jamie.collins@rcsdk12.org
463-4100 463-4100 x2450
We are looking forward to an exciting and enriching trip to Montréal, Quebec for April 2nd-4th, 2010.
We will be having a mandatory parent meeting on March 25th from 5-6PM to complete the official district field trip forms, obtain copies of your child’s birth certificates, and answer any questions about the trip. We have also arranged to have a notary there since the RCSD forms and birth certificate copies will need to be notarized.
Please bring the following items with you to the meeting:
o your child’s original birth certificate (or birth certificate with raised seal) (or passport)
o Health insurance carrier + ID number
o Doctor/HMO or primary care physician plus phone number
o list of any allergies
o list of any medications + dosages
o 2 phone numbers
** Some of you have received a letter from Gerber Tours stating a different price to the original $357. Although the company has raised the price with only 20 scholars going, we have district permission for 2 fundraisers to cover that cost. Unfortunately it will not make it any cheaper or refund any money, but it will cover the difference. Sorry for any confusion.
If you are unable to attend, please call me at 730-9687 so that we can make other arrangements.
Thank you for your patience and your support!
Michael Brundage Jamie Collins
French Teacher 8th Grade Counselor
michael.brundage@rcsdk12.org jamie.collins@rcsdk12.org
463-4100 463-4100 x2450
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 2010
Dear Students and Families:
Congratulations to the children who are on our list for the trip to Montréal, Quebec for April 2nd-4th, 2010. We are looking forward to an exciting and enriching trip.
We will be having a parent meeting in March (date to be determined) to answer any questions about the trip, complete the official district field trip forms and obtain copies of your child’s birth certificates.
Please remember that the next payment of $141 is due on Feb 15th for online payments with debit or credit card. However, since this is our February break, checks need to be in by February 12th.
The final payment of $141 will be due on March 2nd.
Feel free to break up these payments into installments that fit your budget as long as the correct amount is received by February 12th and March 2nd.
For those families that have already paid in full, thank you!
Payments can be made by check (made out to Gerber Tours) or paid online by credit card or debit card at www.Gerbertours.com (online tour code 899B7210)
Thank you for your patience and your support!
Congratulations to the children who are on our list for the trip to Montréal, Quebec for April 2nd-4th, 2010. We are looking forward to an exciting and enriching trip.
We will be having a parent meeting in March (date to be determined) to answer any questions about the trip, complete the official district field trip forms and obtain copies of your child’s birth certificates.
Please remember that the next payment of $141 is due on Feb 15th for online payments with debit or credit card. However, since this is our February break, checks need to be in by February 12th.
The final payment of $141 will be due on March 2nd.
Feel free to break up these payments into installments that fit your budget as long as the correct amount is received by February 12th and March 2nd.
For those families that have already paid in full, thank you!
Payments can be made by check (made out to Gerber Tours) or paid online by credit card or debit card at www.Gerbertours.com (online tour code 899B7210)
Thank you for your patience and your support!
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