National Spanish Exam Results

All Saints participated in the National Spanish Exam this year for the very first time, and the results were announced this morning.  A HUGE congratulations to Meagan K, winner of the Premio de Plata (Silver Medal), Hallie H. and Sarah W., winners of the Premio de Bronce (Bronze Medal) and to Freddie B., Bri M., Sam S., and Jericho D., for Mención Honorífica (Honorable Mention)!

I would like to specially recognize Hallie for scoring in the 98th percentile on the grammar section of the exam.  That is the 98th percentile out of about 100,000 students who took the exam!  Because of having had Spanish twice a week in elementary grades, our students were placed in the Outside Experience category, but nearly all of the students who participated in the exam would have qualified for an Honorable Mention in the Regular category, and Sam, Bri and Jericho would all have received medals, as well.  That is a wonderful achievement for any student, and particularly for middle school students who are competing against high school students!  As always, I am so impressed by the diligence and hard work that our students demonstrate.  It is truly an honor to be their teacher.