Educating Hearts and Minds for
More than Sixty-Five Years
World Languages
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Welcome!Benvenuto! Bienvenue! Bienvenido! Salve!
italiano, français, español, Latina
Here you will find:- Rosetta Stone Log in information
(Proprietary School Link)
- Supply Requirements
- Google Classroom Links
(For Assignments)
- Course Descriptions
- HW and Grading Details
Contact me at mwoodward7211@ndsnet.org
I remain available from 3-7 pm Mon-Thurs* to respond quickly to any technical difficulties.
*Students are requested to report any tech issues as they arise regardless of day or time
and often receive responses outside e-mail office hours.Current News!
National Foreign Language Week, March 7th-13th, 2021.
Each year all Notre Dame students grades two through eight learn how to present themselves with the "Morning Announcement" in the language that they study, but during National Foreign Language Week, we invite students whose families or close relatives speak languages other than the ones we study at school, to share their unique languages with us. Students who study another language as a hobby may also participate in a similar fashion.
All students may also participate in our *** GOLD STAR CHALLENGE *** where they memorize all 4 morning announcements in the languages that we study at school
Congratulations to our Rosetta Stone Catholic School's Week Practice Challenge Winners!!!
Students in grades 2 through 8 received prizes and stickers for participating in the Rosetta Stone Practice Challenge.
Awards were given to students with the top 10 highest practice times in each grade.
The the top 10 school-wide champions each practiced between 17 and 67 hours from September through January.
Italian Immersion
Students in K-1 are learning about Carnevale before Lent and March Weather
Please visit our Google Classroom for updates and additional activities!
____________________Language Course Descriptions
Italian Immersion
Prek-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade participate in an Italian immersion experience 1-2x a week.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade prepare 3 presentations per year for our Christmas, Winter, and Spring Concerts.
Students 2nd-5th - Exploratory Language 1x a week
Students engage in classroom speaking and writing activities in all languages and access the Rosetta Stone Program in the language of their choice. Students are encouraged to log in from home via PC or Mobile all for Tablet and apple devices. Incentives and prizes will be given throughout the year for home practice. Students receive small written weekly assignments and are encouraged to log on from home if possible. Language Choice: For continuity from K and 1st Grade immersion courses, Italian is encouraged but not required for 2nd graders. Students in the younger grades are welcome to explore new languages from year to year and may benefit greatly from continuing in one language over the course of several years!
Students 6th-8th - Focused Language 2x a week - Jr. High & High School Preparation
Students engage in linguistic and grammar focus activities in all languages as well as small group practicum in individual languages. In the language of their choice, students will access the Rosetta Stone Program in class and make a commitment to log on from home a minimum of 2x a week. Consistent written and online HW will be given. Students are assessed on Participation, Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Speaking and Rosetta Stone Practice and Proficiency. Incentives and prizes will be given throughout the year. Students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to choose one language for their final three years of study.
_______Rosetta Stone LINK
Rosetta Stone UNIQUE SCHOOL Login address:
https://dioceseofrockville.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-USUsername: follows the format below*
Example: John Smith
Username: jsmith
- *Students with siblings same first initial may have an additional number
Password : Given in class - HINT: Notre Dame School
Username and Password can also be found in your Language Notebook
Mobile App Namespace/URL: dioceseofrockville
* More Mobile App info below.
HW and Grading
Students grades 2-5 have weekly HW assignments but do not receive formal assessments or grades.Students grades 6-8 have formal assessments and receive report card grades for Language.
Students grades 6-8* log on 2x a week from home and have bi-weekly HW assignments.
*To properly benefit from the JHS Prep Program students will be challenged with more detailed activities and
should plan review materials each night over the course of the school week.Google Classroom Grades K-8
Parents are recommended to download the
Google Classroom APPand GMAIL APP
to their phones.
Have students sign in to both using their school username and password.
You may do this with multiple students.
This allows parents to view all assignments,
teacher correspondence, and Google Classroom grades.
Parents should also request or accept the invitation to be added as a Google Classroom Guardian
by which they may elect to receive daily or weekly updates on their student's progress.
Google Classroom LinksStudents Grades 2-8 should refer to the Google Classroom Classwork Tab for assignment details prior to each class.
Google Classrooms also exist for grades K-1 will remain open for remote learners
as well as to provide additional learning resources to in-person students.
*You may request to be added as a guardian on your child's google classroom account and to receive email updates on assignments.
Grades 5-8* have access to an additional Cultural Enrichment Class Page for their specific language of study.
*Grades 7-8 are asked to complete several enrichment postings per trimester.
Grade 6 may use these as Extra Credit.
All assignments and cultural activities are posted weekly at the following links.
These sites may only be accessed by logging in with the Student's Notre Dame School email account.
K - https://classroom.google.com/c/MTYzNjM4OTkyMjE0
1st - https://classroom.google.com/c/NzgxMjY2MjMyMzda
2nd - https://classroom.google.com/c/NzgxMjY3MTI0OTFa
3rd - https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc5OTA4NjUyMTBa
4th - https://classroom.google.com/c/NzgxMDU3OTYwMDZa
5th - https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzg3MjUyMDc3MzFa
6th - https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzg1NzY3NzcxNjRa
7th - https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzg1MjEyMDYyMzVa
8th - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgyOTU5MDIzNTZa
Spanish Enrichment - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgzMTg5NzkwODBa
French Enrichment - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgzMTg5NzkwNTVa
Italian Enrichment - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgzMTg3ODAzODBa
Latin Enrichment - https://classroom.google.com/c/MzgzMTg3ODAzNTVa
Rosetta Stone Mobile AppMobile App is a great way to get in some practice on the go!*
*For Mac, Tablet, Kindle, Nook, and other Mobile Devices : Download the FREE APPitunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rosetta-stone-learn-languages/id435588892?mt=8
Google Play App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.rosettastone.mobile.CoursePlayer1 . Choose Educational Learner or School/Work Account
2. Enter Username as Password same as above.
3. The Namespace or URL is: - “dioceseofrockville”
World Languages Supplies
See additional details by grade
K-1
Black and White Composition Notebook
Grades 2-8
1 - USB Headset with Microphone (Microsoft Lifechat Brand Recommended)
Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-LifeChat-LX-3000-Headset-JUG-00013/dp/B00906E03I
- Use last year's if in good condition.
- Please label headset with Student's Full Name
- Send to school in a labeled Ziploc Bag with Student's Full Name
2 - Black and White Composition Notebook*
- PREFERED - Use last year's if in good condition. (Save your Sticker Badges!)
Grades 6-8
*Please also include 1 Plastic hole punched folder for Classwork and Assessments.
Download the Rosetta Stone Mobile App to Student's Home Devices for easy practice on the go!
LANGUAGE CHANGES Grades 3-6*:
Students in the younger grades are welcome to explore new languages from year to year
and may benefit greatly from continuing in one language over the course of several years!
*Students in grades 6 are strongly encouraged to choose one language for their final three years of study.
Please submit language change requests via email to mwoodward7211@ndsnet.org
Include the following information:Student First & Last name: __________________________________
Grade and Class for the 20-21 School Year (Ex. 2-1): ___________________
Language Choice - (Ex. Italian, French, Spanish, Latin ): _______________
Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________
Please email Mrs. Woodward if you have any questions or concerns at:
mwoodward7211@ndsnet.org
I remain available from 3-7 pm Mon-Thurs* to respond quickly to any technical difficulties.
*Students are required to report any tech issues as they arise regardless of day or time
and often receive responses outside e-mail office hours.
