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Dear Archway Arete Families,

What an amazing year! It is hard to believe how quickly time has passed. It seems that it was just last month that we were learning, “Bonjour, je m’appelle…” I have been so impressed by how much we have covered this year. Their capacity to learn language at this age is incredible. It has been such a joy to see classes progress and grow in their abilities.

This year, we have covered a wide variety of topics. I have done my best to keep you up to date on what we were learning on my blog. I have tried to focus our vocabulary units on useful words and phrases that can be used regularly in everyday life at school and at home. Hopefully your child has been practicing outside of school. I have continued to encourage them to do so throughout the year. I have heard wonderful stories from many of you about these experiences. Thank you for sharing! Since immersion can seem intimidating at first, I have attempted to make classes as engaging as possible. We have had a lot of fun with the language.

With all of the progress that has been made this year, please encourage your student(s) to continue to practice over the summer. I have linked all of the songs and videos that we have used throughout the year on my blog. In addition, students should be bringing home numerous handouts and work that they have completed throughout the year. These are great learning and practice tools. Even simple things like changing the language to French on a favorite movie can help. The more exposure and practice with the language, the better.

Lastly, I want to let families know that I will not be returning to Archway Arete next year. My family and I are moving this summer. We are relocating to other side of the valley. It has been a difficult decision. This is such an amazing place to teach and learn! I want to thank you, the wonderful Archway Arete families, for all of your support and encouragement. I feel very blessed to have been able to work with so many of your children through my regular classes as well as the Running Club and French Clubs. It has been an unforgettable experience that I will always cherish.

Bonne continuation!

Monday, February 9, 2015

La semaine de lundi, le 9 février

Les mots du jour
2/9

le petit-déjeuner
breakfast
le diner
dinner
le pain
bread
le lait
milk
un biscuit
a cookie

Students are working hard to write short paragraphs describing various members of their families. They will also write a short paragraph about themselves.  After completing these paragraphs, students will meet in groups and share 2-3 descriptions while also sharing the family tree that they created a couple of weeks ago.

My 4th and 5th grades classes are continuing to work on memorizing "Le Corbeau et le Renard"  by Jean de La Fontaine.  The deadline to have it memorized is March 9th.  I have encouraged students to practice at home in addition to what we do to work on it in class.  Please feel free to ask them to share with you what they have memorized so far and to encourage them in their efforts.  It is no easy task!
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