Opportunity for Spanish Students

This year, 7th and 8th students in Spanish class have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 Spanish Convention by the organization FCEA at the University of Alabama. At the convention, students will compete with other middle school and high school students across the state in events like oral proficiency, cultural art, and theatrical performance. A maximum of 25 students will be participating. In order to choose students for the convention and prepare students for the events in which they will participate, we will be having Spanish club on Wednesday mornings at 7:15am.

There will be an informational meeting for students Wednesday morning (11/13) at 7:30am for any interested 7th and 8th graders in Mrs. Alexander's classroom.

To participate in Spanish club and Spanish convention students must:

be in the 7th or 8th grade

maintain an A average in Spanish class

miss no more than 3 practices on Wednesday mornings

We will have a competition during club to determine who will participate at the convention. Not every club member is guaranteed to participate at the convention. If chosen to participate at the convention on April 17, 2020, there will be a $20 fee to help cover convention costs, t-shirts, and transportation.

For more information contact Mrs. Alexander, jalexander@jefcoed.com.

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