"We provide a nurturing learning environment focused on academic and spiritual development." - OLL Principal Kathleen Cotilletta
I would like to welcome you to the 2020/21 school year. I am so happy to be back in the classroom with all of our wonderful students .
I will be working with Grades K-8. Teaching World Language, using Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone is an internet based program which uses Rosetta Stone’s rich visual imagery to help students learn and think in a new language The association of language and images is an integral part of this dynamic learning method, ensuring a direct connection between words and their meanings. This program will help students build proficiency in each of the four key language skills; listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing which will advance second language learning. In addition to class time , the students will be encouraged to work at home to advance their proficiency.
This year we will be introducing Spanish to Grades K-5 , while Middle School students will continue their Latin course. Latin will be introduced in Grade 6 .
Kindergarten and First Grade will be learning the basics of Spanish . This will be whole class instruction with progression toward independent study using Rosetta Stone at some point in Grade 1. Grades 2-5 will have whole class instruction for the first few weeks of class. Eventually these students will practice logging into their own Rosetta Stone account .
The students have been provided with a headset complete with microphone. We are so very fortunte that each student has his/her own device to work with.
Thank you
Christine Goodwin