World Languages

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Eighth Grade Latin Takes Experiential Learning Trip
December 9th, 2024
Our eighth grade Latin class recently took a field trip to Lakeside Shopping Center and went puellae vs. pueri on a quest to find as many words with "Latin DNA" as possible. In addition to their knowledge of Latin roots, students used a set of 16 clues as a guide to help determine if a word has some...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, StM Traditions, World Languages, Middle School, Love of Learning
Seventh Grade Performs "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos" for George Cottage 3s
May 7th, 2024
Señorita Mascorro's seventh grade Spanish class performed "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos", (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) in front of a live audience of our George Cottage 3s class. The three-year-olds were excited to watch the play, having recently studied fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The pl...
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Posted in: World Languages, George Cottage, Middle School, Love of Learning
Students Seek a Spot on "La Pared de la Fama" in Spanish Class
March 12th, 2024
Students in Señorita Mascorro’s Middle School Spanish classes have the opportunity to earn a spot on the coveted “La Pared de la Fama” (The Wall of Fame), which recognizes students for outstanding participation and performance in Spanish. Adorned in a colorful poncho and sombrero or flower, s...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, World Languages, Middle School, Love of Learning
Middle and Upper School Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos
November 6th, 2023
A special altar stood in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, ornamented with bright orange marigolds, photos of loved ones and pets who have passed, decorated skulls, candles, and papel picado (perforated paper flags). One by one, Middle and Upper School students, faculty, and staff placed ofrendas�...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper School
StM World Language Students Gain a Global Perspective in France
July 25th, 2023
This summer, 14 St. Martin’s Upper School students had the opportunity to gain a global perspective and experience a new culture on a trip to France, chaperoned by world languages teachers Mmes Mary Kay Beck and Cissy Rowley. This international trip took students out of the classroom and placed th...
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