Multilingual Mustangs
March Edition
Our Purpose
To communicate up-to-date information and strategies on English Learner instruction with all stakeholders at Russell Cave Elementary.
EL Happenings and Celebrations
ACCESS Test is complete!!
We finished ACCESS test early this year! Thank you so much for your flexibility for those several weeks. Hopefully we will have these results in May.
Wonders Maravillas is available!
We now have access to the Spanish version of Wonders called Maravillas. This will helpful for students who are not able to access text in English and need native language support. It has been mentioned that the texts might not be exactly the same for each one but the skills being worked on do match. Please utilize this resource and let us know your feedback!
K/1 First grade is working hard making connections as they read! | 2nd/3rd Third grade rocked it out during a Poetry Jam! | 4th/5th Grade 5th Graders have been working hard writing their own I am From poems. These have been so fun to write! Come upstairs, click the QR codes, and listen to them reading their work. |
Did You Notice?
EL Strategy Spotlight
Writing Windows
Comprehension Writing Windows (CWS) is an informational text strategy that enhances comprehension during the processes of reading and writing. Click HERE to view this strategy on Ellevation. Directions and graphic organizers for this activity are available through the link.
Passport Express- Let's travel to Columbia
Follow along as we explore the many different cultures represented within our school from around the world.
Two of our students were born in Columbia (1.2%)
Columbia Fun Facts:
*Official Name: Republic of Columbia
*Government: Republic
*Capitol: Bogata
*Population: 48,168,996
*Official Language: Spanish
*Money: Peso
Let's Explore: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/colombia
Facts worth knowing about Colombia
Meet Sandra Milena from Colombia - A day in her life
Where is Columbia? Columbia is nicknamed the "gateway to South America" because it is located in the northwest part of South America. It is the 5th largest country in South America and home to the second largest Spanish speaking people. | National Dish- Bandeja Paisa This hearty dish includes red beans, white rice, chicharrón, carne en polvo, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado and arepa. | GeographyColumbia is a land of extremes. Through its center runs snow covered volcanoes and mountains of the Andes. Tropical beaches line the north and west. There are deserts in the north, and vast grasslands, called Los Llanos, in the east. |
Where is Columbia?
Columbia is nicknamed the "gateway to South America" because it is located in the northwest part of South America. It is the 5th largest country in South America and home to the second largest Spanish speaking people.
National Dish- Bandeja Paisa
This hearty dish includes red beans, white rice, chicharrón, carne en polvo, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado and arepa.
Bogota Bogota is the capitol of Columbia. | Guatape Rock A beautiful, massive rock you can see throughout the city. The massive stone was formed millions of years ago. The Tahamies Indians, former inhabitants of the region, worshiped the rock. | Los Katios National Park Los Katios National Park is a protected area in northwest Columbia that covers about 720 km. It is home to an abundance of different species. |
Guatape Rock
A beautiful, massive rock you can see throughout the city. The massive stone was formed millions of years ago. The Tahamies Indians, former inhabitants of the region, worshiped the rock.
Helpful Resources
Interactive Learning with Multilingual Learners in Content-Area Classrooms
This Focus Bulletin from WIDA explores how interactive learning can benefit multilingual learners. Expressing and co-constructing ideas are discussed as two aspects of interactive learning that are important for the learning and wellbeing of multilingual youth. Click here to download the resource.
Fun Ways to Support Multilingual Learners
Click here to check out the blog post from Curtis Chandler. He shares easy and practical ways to engage and support multilingual students. We challenge you to try one of the ideas. Share with us how it went!
RCE EL Team
K/1- Irina Boyechko
Irina.boyechko@fayette.kyschools.us
2/3 - Austin Bird
austin.bird@fayette.kyschools.us
4/5 - Andrea Lucas