About Me
Spanish II / español II
About The Teacher
In addition to completing a graduate research fellowship as a teenager at Ohio University, I graduated from Texas State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in journalism (public relations) and Spanish.
Office Hours: (during virtual learning) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Please contact me if you would like to request an online or phone meeting.)
Contact me at: (361) 790-2220, email: scastillo@acisd.org, Google Classroom comments
Beginning Monday, August 17, students must check in to their assigned Google Classroom each school day for attendance. For the first day of school on Monday, August 17, be sure to "check-in" by 2 p.m., so we can be sure you are enrolled. On all other school days, I recommend checking in for attendance by 10:30 a.m. The "check-in" will be a question to respond to and submit. Be sure to check out a Chromebook at the RFHS main office, if you need one.
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Additional notes
Students' most asked questions have included where I went to school and some of my interests.
My childhood hobbies were playing sports, such as little league baseball, cheerleading, twirling, volleyball, track, and tennis. Writing poetry, playing saxophone, or reading was and remains enjoyable. Today I still play tennis and write poetry, songs, and news stories. I've supported the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, United States Tennis Association, and was a charter member of the Charles M. Schulz museum. Working full-time on media relations, event planning, and economic development projects is wonderful. Yet, as I began to raise my own family, switching to full-time education and part-time public relations interests worked out great.
After helping to teach classes and volunteer at Texas State University, Dallas I.S.D., and Refugio I.S.D., I decided to move to the Rockport-Fulton community and teach full time at Aransas County I.S.D., where I have taught since 2007. With a background in Mass Communications, Economic Development, and Event Planning, helping students learn about managing their time for studies and extra-curricular activities is a natural part of my wanting students to succeed.
Expectations
Be respectful.
Be responsible.
Mission Statement
Mission For The Class
Let's learn some Spanish! We will develop our Spanish skills by listening, reading, writing, and speaking as we learn and apply ourselves each day.
My Interests
Songwriting, Event Planning, Community Service
Books and Links
Meet the Teacher video
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HELPFUL STUDY LINKS
ALPHABET PRACTICE
http://www.spanishspanish.com/alfabeto_ipower.html
http://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/alphabet.htm
Kahoot! quiz for "La Comida" practice
Days of the Week / Months of the Year
https://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/days.htm
Numbers
http://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/numbers.htm
Colors
http://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/colors.htm
http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/vocabulary/colors.html
Pronoun Practice
http://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/people-words.htm
Direct Object Pronoun Practice
http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/practice/15
The Weather & The Seasons
http://www.spanishspanish.com/weather/weather.html
PRETERITE PRACTICE
http://www.spanishspanish.com/verb/preterito_prac_cap2_web.html
SPANISH I
La Escuela
http://quizlet.com/6125955/escuela-school-flash-cards/
La Tarea
http://quizlet.com/12361680/la-tarea-flash-cards/
La Ropa
http://quizlet.com/12363557/la-ropa-flash-cards/
Los programas
http://quizlet.com/12363652/los-programas-flash-cards/
SPANISH 2
Animales en La Estancia (Animals on The Ranch)
En la estancia (On the ranch)
Actividades del Campo (Country Activities)
Las Partes del Cuerpo (Parts of the Body)
http://quizlet.com/5506628/body-parts-flash-cards/
Articles (Culture)
REPASO (REVIEW)
"I like" practice
https://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/gustar.htm
Family terms
https://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/family.htm
Lugares
http://www.spanishspanish.com/places/places_1_intro.html
Imperfect Verbs Practice
https://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/imperfect.htm
Cursive Handwriting Practice (Students often ask about handwriting skills. I ask if they can sign forms. This is a great link.)
www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/lowercase.htm
Questions Practice
http://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/question-words.htm
BOOKS
Spanish-English Dictionary
https://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/verbs.htm
Sonia Castillo's Schedule
Time | Class | |
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8:00 AM - | 4:00 PM | Office Hours (virtual learning) |
8:30 AM - | 10:10 AM | 1st Spanish 2 - aoxyjfu |
10:20 AM - | 11:10 AM | 3rd Spanish 2 - x4vagzm |
10:20 AM - | 11:10 AM | 4th Dual Credit - 5brxzxi |
12:40 PM - | 2:15 PM | 5th Conference/Planning (Teacher Contact for office hours) - fliy6fy |
12:40 PM - | 2:15 PM | 6th Spanish 2 - ebzld4f |
2:25 PM - | 4:00 PM | 7th SAIL - xzzoeil (Note: Dual Credit students join the 5brxzxi code.) |
2:25 PM - | 4:00 PM | 8th Spanish 2 - o7qbs56 |
School Supplies List
CLASS SUPPLIES 2020-21
1) We will use a Chromebook or other laptop for virtual learning.
2) Have a pencil in class each day we complete written assignments.
3) Each student is encouraged to use a pocket folder with brads or a 1-inch, three-ring binder for class. Being organized and having study guides to use as a reference will help students be successful in their Spanish 2 course.
Reminders for classroom learning
Students are expected to put away electronic devices during class unless permission is asked and given for academic use. This helps students stay on task and keep from being disruptive during lessons.
My Shared Files
- Spanish Lesson Plans - January 11-15.docx (docx)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - January 6-8.docx (docx)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - December 14-17.docx (docx)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans December 7-11.docx (docx)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - Nov. 30-Dec. 4.docx (30-dec)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans November 16-20.docx (docx)( 15 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans Nov. 9-13.docx (9-13)( 15 KB)
- Spanish Lesson Plans - November 2-6.docx (docx)( 40 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans Oct. 26-30.docx (26-30)( 40 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans Oct. 19-23.docx (19-23)( 40 KB)
- Spansh 2 Lesson Plans Oct. 12-16.docx (12-16)( 39 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - C1 - October 5-9.doc (doc)( 39 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - C1 - Sept. 28-Oct. 2.doc (28-oct)( 39 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans-C1-September 21-25.docx (docx)( 16 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans-C1-September 14-18.docx (docx)( 16 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - C1 - September 7-11.docx (docx)( 16 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans - C1 - Aug. 31-Sept.4.docx (31-sept)( 16 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans-August 24-28.docx (docx)( 40 KB)
- Spanish 2 Lesson Plans-Week of August 17 (doc)( 41 KB)
- Spanish 2 Course Syllabus 2020-21.doc (doc)( 32 KB)
- -ER/-IR Verb Meaning flashcards (ppt)(546 KB)
- -AR VERBS (digital flashcards) (ppt)(6699 KB)
- Verb Inventory (ppt)(293 KB)
My Colleagues
FAQ
SPANISH CLUB
Google Classroom: hg4gew2
The RFHS Spanish Club is a social club for members to share interests, build leadership and social skills, and plan as well as participate in events together. Members do not have to be Spanish class students.
During the 2020-21 school year the Spanish Club will continue with an after school Club de Español hosted by the ACISD ACE Program. Club members and officers will have the opportunity to plan meetings and activities in a virtual clubhouse and face-to-face when possible. The Google Classroom code or the RFHS Spanish Club is: hg4gew2
Last year the Spanish Club donated new plush toys to the annual Teddy Bear Bike Ride gathered during a plush toy drive at a movie night and lock-in hosted for RFHS students. Plush toys were donated to riders to take by police escort from the Bay Area Bicycles to Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi. Members hosted a Día de los Muertos face painting and photo booth. The club participated in Homecoming activities. Members also designed a club t-shirt and planned social events such as their own Fiesta de Navidad. As part of their community service efforts, members served as ambassadors and volunteers at the Labor Day Music Festival weekend event, with a featured Fiesta en La Playa celebration for the community. They were also invited to participate in the Hispanic Heritage display exhibited at The History Center of Aransas County. Some members joined in Pirate Spirit to cheer on the basketball team during the playoffs.
NOTE: Spanish Club information is shared during daily school announcements and among club members. Sign up in RFHS Classroom 225.
New members welcome!
For more information about the RFHS Spanish Club, contact Señora Castillo at (361) 790-2220 or email: scastillo@acisd.org
- NEW ACISD ACE PROGRAM -
Students interested in joining the
Twirling Club
may join the Google Classroom:
uslahlu
For more information on the Twirling Club, contact Ms. Castillo at (361) 790-2220 or email: scastillo@acisd.org
ACE programs online resources are available at: