SS. Simon & Jude Catholic School

 

SPANISH



                                ✝ Señor Erasmo Luna has been teaching at SSJ since 2005, and has been 

                                                   teaching for a total of seventeen years. He says, “One of my favorite memories

                                                   at SSJ was one day when I was reading a story to kindergarten (I knew the

                                                   story very well). I was holding the book up, next to my ear, so that all of the

                                                   students could see the pictures. At the back of the class was this little boy,

                                                   looking at me with such big eyes that he caught my attention. I went on with the

                                                   story. After I finished reading, the little boy asked me, ‘Mr. Luna, where did  

                                                   you learn to read with your ear?’”

                                                  





   ✝ Ms. Leslie Statt, ’95, has been teaching Spanish at Ss. Simon and Jude since 

           2010. She is an SSJ graduate, and one of eighteen in her family that have

           either graduated from or are currently attending the school. Prior to 

           working at SSJ, she spent a year in Spain, teaching English at an elementary 

           school. According to Ms. Statt, “Spending a year in Spain, teaching English to

           Spanish students, was one of the most educational and rewarding

           experiences of my life. Now that I am back in Phoenix, teaching Spanish to

           American students, I feel that I have a unique perspective on teaching a 

           foreign language. I love the Spanish language and culture, and am excited to

           be able to share my passion and experiences with my students! I feel truly

           blessed to have the opportunity to teach for Sr. Raphael, and with such a

           wonderful staff. The community at SSJ has been such an important part of

           my life, and I am thrilled to be able to give back to my faith family.”

          


SPANISH HIGHLIGHTS:


    ✝ Kindergarten through 8th Grade Spanish Classes

    ✝ Learning Catholic Prayers

    ✝ Diocesan Spanish Spelling Bee

    ✝ Dia de los Muertos Altars

    ✝ Cinco de Mayo Festivities