Our grade 1 Celebration to Spanish-only last night was a huge success! I could not have been more proud of our students and our families. I would simply like to share with you what I wrote for the back of the program. Our grade 1 students (soon to be grade the bar for next year’s first graders, as well as future students!
“Queridos estudiantes de La ola del lago:
Wow! I can’t express enough how proud I am of each and every single one of our La ola del lago first grade students! Do you remember when each one of you began Kindergarten at La ola del lago? Many of you were only able to say “Hola” and might have known how to count uno, dos, tres or knew a few colors.
But you kept learning. You kept listening. You kept growing. And you kept trying each day to speak as much Spanish as possible. Soon you were beginning to sound out letters in Spanish , read syllables and sight words, do math problems, write about what you like to do, and learn new words to talk in Spanish with your friends and teachers. And now you are able to talk and laugh with many more people and better understand cultures and worldviews.
Tonight you are making a commitment in front of your teachers, families, friends and interns to speak only Spanish during the school day. You are wonderful examples of bilingual learners to our entire La ola del lago school community.
We are all cheering and supporting you as you continue your Spanish immersion learning journey here at La ola del lago in Prior Lake – Savage Area Schools. We all hope the very best for you and are excited to see you reach your full potential as citizens of this global community.
From all of us here at La ola del lago, ¡FELICIDADES!
Sr. Kucinski
Director de La ola del lago”
If there is anything I can help you out with over the course of the school year, or if you have any questions about Spanish immersion education, I am always happy to hear from you. I can be reached directly at 952.226.0903 or [email protected].
Hasta luego,
Richie