1. SPANISH Español 2 Español 3 IB Español SL

2. Señora Balconi Teacher Certification: Spanish, English The University of Michigan: BA Spanish/BA Communications MA Journalism

3. Fall Field Trip to Detroit Institute of Arts Emphasis on Detroit Industry murals, which artist Diego Rivera considered his finest work

4. STUDY HINTS FOR STUDENTS Take good notes! Study in brief but frequent intervals (10-15 minutes). Study with a partner. Every night whether you have written homework or not, review your earlier lessons. Ask for help when a problem begins.

5. STUDY HINTS FOR PARENTS Make sure your children bring the notebook (cuaderno) home frequently. Quiz them! Even if you don’t know Spanish, you can say the words in English and they can say/write them in Spanish. Encourage them to study and speak Spanish aloud with siblings and/or friends. Let them label things at home in Spanish. Call or e-mail me if you notice a problem or wish to discuss progress.

6. Contact Me E-mail jbalconi@acsk12.us Phone (810) 794-4911 ext. 3224 Daily conference and preparatory period: 1:30-2:20 Available after school most days