¡Hola Familias!
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| We love Holland MI! |
My name is Hillary Klipp Lopez, and I am excited to introduce myself as your child’s Spanish Immersion kindergarten teacher at Rose Park this coming year!
About Me
I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but I’ve lived in several different areas of the country, including 8 years in the Texas/Mexico border region where my husband Miguel is from. I hold a BA in English and Spanish from Grove City College, a Master’s degree from Plymouth State University in Language Education (TESOL), and over 10 years of teaching experience, most of which were spent teaching in my students’ non-native language. Teaching content through language is my passion, and I LOVE the formative year of Kindergarten!
Miguel and I have been married for 12 years and have 2 wonderful children, Anaiah (8) and Isaac (6). Both of our children are in the Spanish immersion program at Rose Park--Anaiah is in Rose Park’s founding SI class and will be entering third grade, and Isaac will be in first grade. We love the SI community that has grown and developed here at Rose Park.
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| At the Selena Memorial in Corpus Christi |
Our family loves living in Holland, which has been our home since 2017. We attend Engedi Español and enjoy serving and loving our community there. We also love to travel and explore new places. We just got back from visiting several cities in Texas, including Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley area, including Reynosa, Mexico (my husband's hometown).
Spanish Immersion
I am proud to be entering my 4th year as a Kindergarten teacher in our Spanish Immersion program at Rose Park. Our program started 4 years ago and continues to grow! Our team is innovative, creative, and passionate about immersion education and helping students become global learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate ambassadors of Christ. Throughout our journey together, I will give you lots of information on how you can support your immersion student at home. If at any point you have questions about the immersion model or would like more information, please don't hesitate to let me know!
Popsicles on the Playground
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| Visiting some caverns outside of Austin, TX |
Who doesn't love popsicles in the summertime? (Or anytime?!) I would love to have the opportunity to get to know you, say hello to your child, and for the kids to meet and play with each other before school starts! On Thursday, July 29th from 6-7pm, please join me at the Rose Park playground for some popsicles and playtime! If you can't make it that day, no worries at all--I know summer can be a busy time.
School Supply List
I often have parents asking for our school supply list. Here is the link!
**NOTE: We are also asking that ALL students bring a labeled T-shirt to use in art class this year. Please include this shirt in your child's school supplies!
Upcoming Dates!
I know the beginning of school feels like a long ways away, but please note that our Ice Cream Social will be on Thursday, August 19th from 6:30-8:00pm. You and your child will be able to visit the classroom, meet some new friends, and (of course) enjoy some ice cream!
Our first day of school will be Tuesday, August 24th.
Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Thursday, August 26th from 7:00-8:30pm.
I can't wait to meet you and your child! Like I said, please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions about the upcoming school year. We are going to have a great year together!
