AP French present Classic French Theater

Madame Leidhoff's AP students are presenting classic French theater to an audience of Honors Placement students.  French 3-4 are presenting the story "Le Tailler Fute", a story from the Ivory Coast.

Ms. Murrell's classes are busy!

Ms. Murrell's Sp. 56 is sharing introduction videos with students in Arkansas and Ohio.  Spanish 7-8 is writing a short story about ghosts which practices narration in the past tense.  AP Spanish are discussing the pros and cons of technology in their first "philosophical chairs" activity.

More info on World Languages on the Scripps Ranch H.S. website

Ms. Leigh Murrell has updated the SRHS website with tons of good, helpful information about the World Languages Dept.  This is your one-stop shopping trip for everything you ever needed to know of World Languages.  Check it out!

Spanish 1-2 Country Projects

Mrs. Trott, Dr. Jacobson and Mr. McVeigh's classes are all working on the "Country Project".  Students are doing research in the library, writing a report and designing a poster that illustrates their Spanish-speaking country.

¡A Cantar!

Mr. Lawhead's classes have received their "Cancioneros" (songbooks) and have been heard singing in Spanish!  Selections include:  La Cucaracha; Pobre Nacha; Marisabel; and De Colores!

Japanese class on Channel 5 Morning News

Mr. Blackwelder's first period Japanese class was featured on the Channel 5 Morning Show!  Students spoke about why they were studying Japanese and Mr. Blackwelder taught the television audience (and the interviewer) how to speak Japanese!  

ASL has their first voice-off!

Advanced students in Ms. Smith's American Sign Language class are introducing themselves and discussing their "likes and dislikes".  ASL 1-2 are learning a new game called "Fly Swatter".  Plans for an ASL Club are in the works as well!

Pen-Pal letters in Spanish

Dr. Jacobson's classes are exchanging Pen-Pal letters with Spanish students at Mira Mesa H.S. She also offers on-line homework help Monday through Friday. Contact her through her school e-mail!

Past Tense and French Artists for French 5-6

In Ms. Frederickson's French 5-6 classes, the past tense review is made more enjoyable by creating a timeline of the life of a famous French artist with graphics and decorations.

Appointment clocks in French

Madame Leidhoff's classes are making their appointment clocks to be used throughout the year to interact in paired and group activities.

"The son of a frog is still a frog!"

Mr. Blackwelder's Japanese 3-4 classes are studying Japanese proverbs and will be acting many of them out in skits.

Total Physical Response w/Storytelling

Mr. Lawhead's Spanish 3-4 students have begun their first mini-story using the TPR/S methodology!  Soon, they'll be telling their own stories!  For more information on TPR/S, see the links on Mr. Lawhead's web page on the SRHS website.

Intro Movies in Ms. Murrell's classes!

Ms. Leigh Murrell is into technology big time!  Her classes are producing individual intro movies to be displayed at Open House.  Her Spanish 7-8 students are working in groups to produce digital story personal narratives.

¿Quién soy yo? Spanish 3-4 project

Mr. McVeigh's Spanish 3-4 students are creating a "Quién Soy Yo?" (Who Am I?) booklet that lets them write about themselves using photos and illustrations.  It's a fun way to review vocabulary and structures from last year!

World Languages Department Hike

Several members of the WL department got to know each other better by hiking together at Mission Trails Regional Park last Thursday, August 27.  The easy four mile jaunt began as the heat of the day was dissipating and ended in the dark.  All agreed that it was a lot of fun.

It's a brand-new year!

World Languages will provide this blog so that parents, students and other members of the department can see the exciting things that are going on in the department.  Follow our blog to find out about special projects, important dates and daily activities of our classes!

We're Excited!

The World Languages Department welcomes several new faces this year.  With the retirement of Mrs. Joan Woods-Petties, Mrs. Nina Morrill and the departure of Mrs. Meri Dobbs and Mrs. Gloria Guilas to other schools, World Languages welcomes Mr. Mike McVeigh (Spanish), Ms. Leigh Murrell (Spanish), Ms. Arinn Smith (ASL) and Ms. Karen Lenhof (ASL).