SEMANA 7: DEL 15 AL 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE - WEEK 7: FROM SEPTEMBER 15 TO 19 2014

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA MES DE LA HISPANIDAD DEL 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE AL 15 DE OCTUBRE

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

IMPORTANT DATES / FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

PROGRESS REPORT + DEFICIENCY NOTICE: GOING HOME ON WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 + 18. STUDENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SHOW IT TO YOUR PARENTS.

Friday September 19 Unit test 1: “Para empezar”: vocabulary, cognates, expressions, alphabet, and personal questions

September 15 to October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month: We will be celebrating it with different culture activities. We will be building a cultural chapter related to this celebration. Project 2: Celebrations. More information in class.

Wednesday September 17: No quiz

Friday September 19: No homework

Friday September 26: Homework due: Hispanic Heritage Month – research.

MINI-PROJECT: Students, I had only one objective with this project: I wanted to motivate you to do your best and follow all instructions to reward you with the exemption of Unit test. You only had to work hard however some of you did not commit. Therefore, it is possible even you got 95- 100 you still have to take the unit test. I hope next time you do what you are asked to do.

*** You can find graphic organizer here: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

***Students, You have to write agenda daily. This is part of the class assignments. I will collect this agenda at any time for grade***

FOR THIS WEEK/ PARA ESTA SEMANA

M: Writing a paragraph analyzing why we celebrate HHM and what does it mean to you?

T: Complete/create a graphic organizer about  what contributions has the Hispanic community helped to build this  country?: In the field of entertainment, medical, science, and sports

W: Revise: Correction of the Mini- Project : No me gustan las hamburguesas

TH:  Create: Pictionario # 1 School supplies and expressions

F: Assessment: Test 1

Hw/ Tarea: Hispanic Heritage Month: You will get your homework on Monday September 15. You will choose the right option based on your research. It is due on September 26

PARA RECORDAR - TO REMEMBER

* Quizzes: los miércoles (on Wednesdays) for 8th grade
** Tarea (HW): los viernes (on Fridays)
*** Tutoria: los miércoles  a las 8am- 8:30am

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Espero que tengan una buena semana
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