ESL Program News
Argyle South Elementary
ESL Specialist
Hello! My name is Laura Rizvi and I am one of the ESL Specialists at Argyle South. I have a love for world cultures since my mother is from the Philippines and my husband is from Pakistan. I look forward to getting to know you and your students this year!
Contact Information
Email: Laura.Rizvi@argyleisd.com
940-222-9977 ext. 53322
ESL Aide
Contact Information
Email: Graziella.Santos@argyleised.com
940-222-9977 ext. 53322
ESL Specialist
Contact Information
Email: Laura.Boysen@argyleisd.com
940-222-9977 ext. 53347
ESL Program
In our elementary schools, the ESL program offers a pull-out, push-in or hybrid model. Students are placed with an ESL certified teacher(s) and instruction concentrates on improving the students’ academic English language proficiency. For resources and information about our ESL program, please click the link. ESL Program
ASE has 143 ESL students from 9 different countries. There are also 18 different languages spoken at Argyle South!
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15- Oct. 15
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Learn more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Diwali: October 24th
Learn more: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali
Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebrations in China
Learn more: https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival-for-kids.htm
ESL Parent Night - November 3rd
Multicultural Festival November 15
If you would like to volunteer for our district Multicultural Festival on Tuesday, November 15th, we would love your help! The event is from 5:30-6:30pm.
Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/J3KnAW4MB1bzq6fv6
What To Say Instead Of "I Don't Know"
Join Our ESL Community
Join us on the Remind APP to be part of our ESL community! Meet bilingual parents, ask questions, find help or help someone else in need in our ESL Community. We will also use the app to communicate our events and need to know items. Simply sign up by clicking the button below and use this CODE: @2f3ebk
Argyle ISD ESL Department
In AISD, all Emergent Bilingual students receive ESL services in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Chapter 89 regarding ESL program requirements. Please visit TAC Chapter 89 to learn more about Texas requirements for ESL program services.