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American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
President
Jessica Santiago
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New Berlin West High School jessica.santiago@nbexcellence.org
Past President
Kathy Varda
JEDI Virtual School k.m.stenlund@gmail.com
President Elect
Bridget Geboy-Helfenstein
School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee gebob@wawmsd.org
¡Hola / Olá!
Secretary
Alix Madden Pittsville School District maddeale@pittsville.k12.wi.us
Treasurer
Catalina Cabello
Pacelli Catholic High School, Stevens Point ccabello@spacs.k12.wi.us
Webmaster
Josh LeGreve Green Lake School District joshlegreve@gmail.com
Sociedad Honoraria
Hispánica
Nicole Thompson
School District of New Berlin nicole.thompson@nbexcelle nce.org
Concurso Oral Coordinator
Barb Olsen
Kettle Morraine High School barbara.olsen@kmlhs.org
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¡Un gran saludo de AATSP-WI! / Saudações a todos do AATSP-WI!
Celebrating the Achievements of 2022:
We had 159 registered members as of September, 2022. Free first time membership [tinyurl.com/ykn32jcf] was offered this fall from AATSP-National and we hope that our membership continues to increase. Join or renew your AATSP-WI membership here. [aatsp.org/Login.aspx]
Congratulations to our 2023 AATSP-WI Distinguished Educator: Colleen Stepp, Spanish Teacher at Nathan Hale High School, School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee. Each year AATSP-WI celebrates a Spanish/Portuguese teacher who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, their community, and/or within our organization. There were eight nominations in 2022. Watch for the call for nominations in August for the 2024 award.
We began a BOOK CLUB! Reading and discussion were conducted in Spanish. The goal of the book club is to provide a community where AATSP members can read and discuss literature together, en español. It is in no way a formal club, so feel free to join whenever you are able.
Concurso Oral 2022: We had 268 students participate; the contest was virtual with a two-week window to submit a recorded Flipgrid; we plan to continue the Concurso Oral virtually
– 10 student winners received $100 scholarships
Poster Contest 2022: we had national winners from Wisconsin:
– First Place 2nd-3rd grade.
– Third Place 4th grade.
– State-level winning posters can be viewed on our AATSP-WI website wiaatsp.org/opportunities.
NSE – National Spanish Exam (now coordinated at the national level):
– A senior scholar from WI won a $1,000 scholarship.
– A junior from WI won the travel award and went to Puerto Rico for the annual AATSP conference in July-all expenses paid.
– There were 1,326 students who competed nationally from WI this year. › Out of those, 234 placed nationally.
Sociedad Honoria Hispánica: Two students in Wisconsin won the Bertie Green Junior Travel Award to Puerto Rico this year:
– A student from Waunakee Community High School.
– A student from Arrowhead High School.
WAFLT Fall Conference 2022 was a success
– Exhibit booth: trivia games, raffle tickets.
– Share session: round robin of opportunities for teachers.
– Annual Business meeting
› Full house! Thank you for joining us.
› Door prizes of wine, nonalcoholic beverages, newest book club book, calavera succulent, two donated NNELL memberships and mugs, one donated National Spanish Exam (NSE) $25 gift certificate toward student exam fee, NSE swag items, and more.
› Afro Latino Samba dance lesson with Venezuelan dance performer and instructor Adriley Roman of Cultura Viva.
Events for 2023
Book Club: Continuous and casual –check our website and facebook page, or email Alix Madden, maddeale@pittsville.k12.wi.us, for the link to join, book information, or book suggestions!
Concurs Oral: Registration was due by February 23, 2023. Please check for more details, registration information, and elections on our website.
Jeanne Kasza is the Concurso Oral Coordinator – see her with your questions.
Poster Contest – Do your students have artistic talent? Entries may be hand-drawn (K-12) or digital (9-12). The 2023 theme is: “Nuevos horizontes para la comunicación y la cultura” / “Novos horizontes para a comunicação e a cultura.” The winner(s) of the state competition will be sent on to the national AATSP
Poster Contest. 2023 Poster Contest information can be found here
National Spanish Exam: National Spanish Exam / National Portuguese Exam.
The NSE/NPE is a series of online, standardized assessment tools that are used for students in grades 6-12 to measure proficiency and achievement within the Spanish or Portuguese language. Email questions to NSE@aatsp.org.
– Recognize achievement in the study of the Spanish/Portuguese language.
– Promote proficiency in interpretive communication in the Spanish/Portuguese language.
– Assess the national standards as they pertain to learning Spanish/ Portuguese.
– Stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of Spanish/ Portuguese.
– Your flat-rate registration fee of $5.00 includes the following:
› One (1) National Spanish Examination or National Spanish Challenge per student.
› Unlimited, year-long use of free online practice quizzes/exams
› Seven (7) sets of percentiles for each student (NSE).
› A personalized report for each student listing percentages for all outcomes
› National recognition with medals (NSE) or ribbons (NSC) for those who place.
› Printable certificates for students at all levels
› Eligibility to apply for student travel and teacher scholarships.
Registration is closed for 2023. NSE testing results will be on May 1, 2023 and NPE testing results available on April 28, 2023.
Sociedad
Honoraria Hispánica: Interested in starting a chapter? Need support or suggestions for how to encourage student participation or service opportunities? Scholarships available to students and teachers; for example:
– Juniors – international travel to Costa Rica in July, 2023.
– Seniors - can earn $1,000 or $2,000 university scholarship.
Awards can be earned for chapter distinction, adviser leadership, and community service involvement. Not sure how to arrange an induction ceremony? Contact Nicole Thompson, nicole.thompson@nbexcellence.org
Join our AATSP-WI Facebook Group to share cultural community events around the state and connect with other educators
We look forward to seeing you at the WAFLT Fall Conference in 2023
Interested in supporting AATSP? Join AATSP-WI today!
Become a new member or renew your membership and enjoy the benefits for your students’ achievement and your professional learning, collaboration, and support HERE.
Membership benefits include:
– Free educational webinars sponsored by the AATSP and its partners, and connections to many Professional Learning and Development opportunities.
– Free access (online) to Hispania: long and short articles on applied linguistics, cultural studies, culture, film, language, linguistics, literary criticism, literature, and language pedagogy.
– Free access (online) to Spanish & Portuguese Review (SPR), our graduate student journal.
– Free access (online) to Albricias, our high school Spanish Honor Society's publication.
– Free job search in our Career Center; new and improved language education job search engine with resume upload and feedback, and tips for finding the perfect job in language education.
– Wealth of student awards, scholarships, travel opportunities.
– Student participation in Concurso Oral speaking contest, Poster Contest, National Spanish/Portuguese Exam.
– Support with Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (10-12) or la Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad (1-8).
– Study-Abroad Scholarships for students and teachers
– Members' discount on AATSP Annual Conference registration: Over 300 sessions, workshops, poster exhibits and meetings aimed to improve cultural and literary knowledge, develop your professional skills and promote the latest language teaching techniques
› The 2023 Conference is in Salamanca, Spain.
The “P” of AATSP-WI
Are you a Portuguese teacher? Do you know someone who is? We are seeking greater PORTUGUESE REPRESENTATION in AATSP-WI! Please consider joining, share information about AATSP-WI with your fellow Portuguese Teacher colleagues/contacts, or email Jessica Santiago, jessica.santiago@nbexcellence.org, with any contact information so she can reach out to them. Muita obrigada!
¡Todos a una! Todos por um!
Jessica Santiago
Wisconsin Association For Language Teachers & Discover Languages Wisconsin
Presents the 2023 Discover Languages
Student Video & Postcard Contests
Contest Theme:
Connecting Through Languages
For All Students Enrolled in World Language Classes in Wisconsin
Elementary (PK-5) ~ Middle School (6-8) ~ High School (9-12) ~ Post-Secondary (Undergraduate)
As you learn more about our world, bring the world to Wisconsin. Show us how much languages mean to you and how important they are in your life!
Submission Deadlines: Video Contest: May 31, 2023 | Postcard Contest: October 6, 2023
Visit waflt.org for contest details to begin!
Help Wisconsin Discover Languages and Discover the World!
WAFLT Awards, Scholarships, and Grants: Details & Forms available @ waflt.org
WAFLT Distinguished Language Educator Award: WAFLT's highest recognition, may be conferred annually on an individual of the language teaching profession who has demonstrated long-term achievement and service to WAFLT and to the profession locally, statewide, regionally, and/or nationally. Nomination Deadline: March 15
Anthony J. Gradisnik Award: May be conferred on an individual or group especially from outside the world language teaching profession who shares Mr. Gradisnik's enthusiasm and advocacy for language education in such areas as international education, early language learning, and creative initiatives in language education. Nomination Deadline: March 15
Frank M. Grittner New Teacher Award: May be conferred annually on an individual new to the language teaching profession with one to three years experience who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in the promotion of language learning and international understanding; has given service to school, community, and state organizations; and has shown commitment to regional and national organizations. Nomination Deadline: March 15
WAFLT Excellence in Language Study Award: May be conferred on students who have demonstrated great achievement and progress in language study and who exhibit great potential for further achievement in the language. Students currently enrolled in a world language course offered at their school. Elementary, middle school, high school, and post-secondary students are eligible. Nomination Deadline: March 15
WAFLT Honors in Language Study Award: May be conferred on students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in and commitment to their school’s language programs. Students currently enrolled in the most advanced world language course offered at their school; high school and post-secondary students are eligible. Deadline: March 15
WAFLT Future Language Teacher Award: May be conferred annually on students in teacher-training programs who have shown exceptional promise and potential to become outstanding world language educators. Students currently enrolled in a teacher-training program are eligible. Nomination Deadline: April 1
Donna Clementi Award for Excellence in World Language Programs: Recognizes one school and/or district that promotes language learning through quality programs.
WAFLT Professional Service Award: May be presented annually to recent retirees who have served both the profession and their students in providing quality world language education. Recent retirees with a minimum of ten years’ experience as world language educators and who have been members of WAFLT a minimum of five years within the past ten years are eligible. Nomination Deadline: May 15
WAFLT Recognition of Merit: May be presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching or who have made significant contributions to the language teaching profession. Nomination Deadline: February 15
WAFLT Student Travel Scholarship: Designed to help Wisconsin pre-collegiate world language students to participate in language and cultural immersion programs, this scholarship was established in 1999 to honor O. Lynn Bolton, a Spanish teacher in the West Allis-West Milwaukee school district. Nomination Deadline: December 1
WAFLT Scholarship for Professional Development: Designed to help world language educators in Wisconsin improve their classroom teaching skills, this scholarship was established in 1995 to honor Professor Roma Hoff as she retired from the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The fund was expanded to honor Professor Constance Knop who retired from the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996, and again in 2005 to honor the memory of Professor Irène Kraemer who served in many capacities at Carthage College. Nomination Deadline: April 15
WAFLT Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Teachers: Designed to offer financial assistance to attend the WAFLT Fall Conference for up to 20 college-level students preparing to become language teachers. Deadline: September 25
WAFLT Special Projects Grants: Designed to support research efforts, exchange initiatives, special programs, and projects that clearly demonstrate an ability to benefit a broad constituency of world language educators and students in Wisconsin. Deadlines: April 15 and November 15
WAFLT Central States Extension Workshop Grant: Designed to offer financial support for two WAFLT members to attend the Central States Extension Workshop each spring. Recipients of the grant are expected to work together to present a WAFLT Extension Workshop at the Fall Conference in Appleton. Deadline: December 15
