ENGLISH LEARNERS' (EL) NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2019
KCC/JES TUTORING 2019 FALL SEMESTER
ENGLISH LEARNERS' AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sing Along
What's above your heads?
Team work!
EL OVERALL ACADEMIC GOAL
The academic goal for Jefferson's EL students is for them to make a year over year increase of 1 proficiency level in the Speaking, and Writing Domains on the annual WIDA assessment.
MONTHLY KEY CAN DO DESCRIPTORS for AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
Our EL team will be working on the following WIDA "Key Can Do Descriptors" with the Speaking and Writing Domains.
K-1
WIDA Can Do Descriptors -
Speaking - Describing pictures or classroom objects
Writing - Forming words using a variety of strategies
2-3
WIDA Can Do Descriptors -
Speaking - Naming steps in processes or procedures
Writing - Listing ideas using graphic organizers
4-5
WIDA Can Do Descriptors -
Speaking - Retelling short stories or content-related events
Writing - Ordering linear and cyclical sequences of phenomena (e.g. the steps of how a volcano erupts)
A WRITING STRATEGY TO USE WITH ANY SUBJECT
Writing Breaks!
- At specific points during class, students stop and reflect in writing on the activities happening or information being presented.
- Follow with a quick share either with partners and then the whole class.
- By incorporating writing breaks at regular intervals, about every 10 to 15 minutes, you can increase retention and engagement because writing and then talking about it moves the sticking rate up to 90%.
UPCOMING EVENTS/SCHEDULES
Monday - Friday 10/7 - 10/11: Fall Break (No School).
Monday, 10/14: Principal's Coffee Hour 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM in the library (Please sign in and get a Visitor's Pass before coming to the library.)
Monday, 10/14: After School Program Teacher Meeting, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM in Room O-102.
Thursday, 10/17 - 23: Ms. Lenny will be on a trip to Bruyeres, France. She will return to work the next day on Thursday.
Friday, 10/18: School Report is due to the District Office.
Monday, 10/28 - Friday, 11/8: Parent Teacher Conferences. School ends at 1:15 PM. Teachers will send a schedule for when each parent/guardian will meet with them.
Thursday 10/31: Halloween Parade at school. Wear your favorite character costumes to scare and have a blast!
Tuesday 11/5 & Wednesday 11/6: Natalie Lundberg, Catapult Consultant, on campus.
Tuesday, 11/12: After School Program for K-5 begins. Students will receive an invitation and informed where grade levels will meet and who the teachers will be. More info will be forthcoming.
Wednesday 11/20: EL Cultural Thanksgiving Luncheon 10 AM - 1:00 PM. Parents/Guardians, bring your favorite foods to share and join in on the fun.
Thursday 12/5: KCC/JES Tutoring Potluck; 3:00 - 4:00 PM. End of the semester.
Monday 12/23 - Friday 1/3/2020: Winter Break (No School)