English Language Learners
Montclair Elementary 2023-2024
Important Information
Our English Testing is Finished! :) Results will be available in May. They will be sent to you in the mail.
- April 8th-12th: Spring Break! (No school.)
- April 29th: Choir Performances
- May 3rd: 5th Graders visit their future Middle Schools AND School Carnival!
- May 9th: English Learner Field Trip (2nd-5th Grades) *Please look for a permission slip in your child's Friday Folder soon!
- May 16th: EL Annual Picnic from 11:15-12:45 on the grassy hill by the Community Center
- Wednesday, May 22nd: Last Day of School!
- Saturday, June 22nd: World Refugee Day in Omaha! Details coming soon!
Interpreting Services
Family Liaisons and Interpreters:
Spanish:
Nahely Martinez Torres (nkmartineztorres@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-6383)
*Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Johnson also speak Spanish.
Tamil and Hindi:
Gayathri Vel (gkvel1@mpsomaha.org )
Pashto, Farsi, Dari, Tajik, Urdu, Hindi, Chinese:
Masood Amanllah (aamanllah@mpsomaha.org or 402-510-2805)
*Masood is based at Montclair. He is at the school almost every day.
Arabic:
Rana Corey (rrcorey@mpsomaha.org or 402-578-7583)
*Rana is at Montclair every Wednesday morning from 8:00-12:00. Parents are welcome to meet with her or call the school to speak with her at this time.
*We also have a para at school who can help us every day with interpretation if needed.
Ukrainian:
Please contact Mrs. Fraser (lmfraser@mpsomaha.org) for the interpreters Montclair prefers to use.
All other languages: Contact Bastian Derichs (bderichs@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-6244).
*If you are interested in becoming an interpreter for Millard Public Schools, please contact Mrs. Fraser at lmfraser@mpsomaha.org.
Monthly Update - April
April is here! I love April. :)
After Spring Break our English Learners will have many opportunities to do fun things at school, after school and on class trips so please make sure to check the school emails and the announcements on this website.
Our students have been working so hard this year, and they continue to do so even though the weather is getting (a little bit) warmer. I am so proud of them!
Please call, email, or text us using the Talking Points app with any questions or concerns,
Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Johnson
Montclair's English Language Teachers
Mrs. Fraser
Why am I a teacher?
I am a teacher because my 8th grade English teacher was one of my favorite people in the world and I wanted to be just like her. She inspired me to be a good person, so I wanted to inspire others to be the same. Also, I love spending my days with kids! I especially love spending my days with kids who come from all over the world and who speak different languages. I love to travel, and they teach me so much about our world!
What am I excited about this year?
I'm excited to continue to create strong relationships with my students and their families. I have enjoyed hearing their stories and supporting them as they navigate living in Omaha, NE.
Also, I earned my Kids Yoga Teaching Certificate this summer and am looking forward to offering a Kids Yoga class once a week later in the year.
What do I like to do on the weekends?
I love to hike, kayak, garden, and keep honey bees with my family. You will also find me reading, playing piano, and practicing yoga.
Email: lmfraser@mpsomaha.org
Mrs. Johnson
Why am I a teacher?
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in Fourth grade because I loved my teacher and had so much fun in her class. She made us feel safe, special, and loved every day. I want to be able to do that for the students that I teach now. I love to learn about different cultures, beliefs, and languages and want every student to feel like they belong and are loved.
What am I excited about this year?
I am so excited to start to meet all my new students and their families. I am excited to learn from them and help them learn and grow as well.
I am expecting a baby at the end of September and can't wait to meet her!
What do I like to do on the weekends?
On the weekends I enjoy spending time with. my husband and playing board games, drawing, and painting. Every Sunday we spend the day as a family with my husband, parents, and grandparents.
Email:
Program Overview
Osama was gifted a book for making good choices every day!
Hi Eleonora!
Taron has a new bike!
Puzzles at the Community Center
Making Friends
Translating for Each Other
Learning Objectives
Teach English to our young learners.
Click here for the standards.
Help to maintain our students' home languages.
Create trusting, meaningful relationships between ourselves and our students.
Provide a safe place for our students to form friendships with one another.
Assist our students' families with interpretation services within the school setting.
Celebrate the diversity and culture our students bring to Montclair and our community.
Types of Services
Push In/Inclusion: The EL teacher works within the student's classroom to support them. They collaborate and co-teach with the general classroom teacher.
Pull Out: The EL teacher works with a small group of students who are EL in the EL classroom space.
Parent Sites, Forms and Information
Community, Connections, and Assistance for Immigrants and Refugees:
English Classes for Adults:
***There is a free English class offered at Andersen Middle School. You may call me or Bastian Derichs for more information.
Other Options:
1. Language and Culture School of Omaha: English Language Classes for Parents2. Metro Community College - Contact Tammy Green tjgreen5@mccneb.edu
3. Omaha Public Library - Learn language online thru the MANGO App
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications (instructions in multiple languages)
NE English Learner Programs
Millard Public Schools
Millard EL (You can find many forms and translated school calendars here.)