Games, games, games!!

Here are some more games for you to keep practicing Spanish!!

This QUIA game practices the greetings and weather words we just finished (all levels). You need to be able to read to play the game!Quia Greetings

Also, for those of you who would like to learn a little more Spanish vocabulary, check out the FREE RICE website. This website allows you to play vocabulary games to "earn" rice that will be donated through the UN World Food Program. You can have fun, learn Spanish, and help feed the hungry all at once!

¡QUIA!

Quia (pronounced key-ah) is a website that allows teachers to create educational games for their students. We have created several games for our 4th grade classes. Visit this website and check them out!

4th Grade Quia Site

More games coming soon!

Practice "Body Parts" with South Side Superstars!

Watch the slideshow of our superstars to review and then practice body parts!

Blog Challenge Answers

Congratulations to our Blog Challenge Winners! ¡Buen trabajo! (Good work!) Here are the answers to the 4th grade challenge:

1. pájaro of Guatemala: el quetzal (seen to the right) The "quetzal" is also the name of the money used in Guatemala!

2. flor of Spain: el clavel (carnation)

3. colores of Argentina: azul claro, blanco, y dorado (light blue, white, and gold)-- the colors of the flag (as seen below)

4. animal of Puerto Rico: el coqui (like a frog, but VERY small)
5. baile de Dominican Republic: el merengue

And the answer to the 3rd grade challenge: California, Texas, and Florida have the most Hispanics (based on numbers; percentages are New Mexico, California, and Florida)

Blog Challenges!

Occasionally, we will post "blog challenges". A blog challenge is for students and parents to take what we have been talking about in Spanish class and explore a little more on their own.

This week we have blog challenges for 3rd and 4th grade. The challenge will last until Monday, September 22. When you know the answer, either e-mail the answers to your Spanish teacher, or write them down and hand them in. Sometimes, there will be prizes for correct answers, so work quickly and carefully!!

The blog challenge is posted in the sidebar to the right!

¡Diviértense! (Have fun!)

New Songs!

As we begin new units next week, Sept. 22, we'll be learning lots of new songs! Check out the Favorite Songs link to the left, or use these shortcuts!

K-1 Body Parts
K-1 5 Senses

3rd and 4th grade songs coming soon! Keep checking the Favorite Songs Link!

Luis, Paco or Jorge?

¡Hola somos Luis y Paco!

Two of the most popular "helpers" in our FLES program are Luis (Pine Ridge) and Paco (Rose Park). They're here in Holland because they are studying at Holland Christian HS as exchange students. Obviously Luis and Paco are twin brothers from Argentina, but what about Jorge? Are the twins really triplets with Jorge, the movie star? Or is one of the twins doubling as Jorge the actor?

Keep watching the blog for more information on these two (three?) popular puppets and our other FLES "helpers".

Cultural Events

We have LOTS of great cultural events going on in the Holland area this week. Hopefully, you have time to make it to one or two!

Tulipanes

Tulipanes is a Latino art and film festival downtown Holland. While many of the films are geared toward an older audience, there are plenty of other family friendly activities!

Food Booths in Centennial Park
Try something new like tamales from Taco Fiesta or sopes from Margarita’s!
When: Fri 11-11, Sat 11-8, Sun 12-4

Lucia Gonzalez, Storyteller
Mrs. Gonzalez was born in Cuba and has also lived in Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, and Miami. She collects folktales from the Spanish-speaking world and tells them in English in order to pass them on to English-speaking children.
When: Friday, 4:15, Centennial Park
Friday, 6:15, Park Theatre
Saturday, 11 am, Centennial Park
Saturday, 1:30 pm, Park Theatre

Flamenco
Flamenco is the passionate music and dance of Spain. Costumes, guitar music, hand clapping, and intricate footwork combine to make a spectacular show!
When: Friday, 6:30, Centennial Park

Giant Piñata
Come see a traditional Mexican piñata in the shape of a six-pointed star. Children will WATCH as it is broken. Then, they will be able to pick up treats and small gifts.
When: Saturday, 10am, Centennial Park

Faith and Worship Celebration
The bilingual worship service will be in English and Spanish. Pastor Tomás Ivans of Esperanza Covenant Church in GR will lead the service. A children’s choir from El Puente (Zeeland Christian-Holland Christian Spanish Immersion school) will be participating in the service.
When: Sunday, 3pm, Centennial Park

**With the exception of the food booths, all of the activities I have listed are free to attend. For more information, including a complete list of activities, please visit:
www.tulipanes.org


¡Viva México!

Join us in celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day! Holland Christian High School and Love In the Name of Christ of Allendale will be sponsoring a family oriented celebration. Come join us to sample authentic Mexican food, play games, hit piñatas, learn about Mexican culture, and get to know some of your West Michigan-Mexican neighbors!

Tuesday, September 16th
6:30-9:00 PM (Come when you can, leave when you must.)
At Rusk Christian Reformed Church
10354 92nd Ave. Zeeland 49464
No Charge!