π FG & SU π Culture Connection
EL Newsletter for Families FALL'26 (Translate option above)
Gloria Jacques (Mrs. Jacques)
Hi! Β‘Hola! Namaste! Nyob Zoo! Bonjour! ΠΏΡΠΈΠ²Π΅Ρ! Xin chΓ o! ππ½
My name is Gloria Jacques. I have been in Education for over 30 years, and this year is my 5th teaching ESL, and I love it! I taught Spanish for many years, and transitioned to ESL due to my extreme love for learning about languages and new cultures. My husband and I have 4 children who all attended HSSD. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, running, traveling, learning new languages and spending time with friends and family. This year, in addition to helping my students with English, I will continue to focus on ways to help my students feel seen, heard and appreciated for their unique gifts and try to showcase and instill self-pride in them whenever possible. I'm still learning and growing from my students, families, colleagues and the world, and I look forward to sharing this journey with you this year!π
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πΉπ Kennen π±π¦
Grade: 4
Teacher: Prien
Home Language: Hmong
Origin:ThailandπΉπ& Laos π±π¦
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Hobby: Fishing
π·πΊ George π·πΊ
Grade: 3
Teacher: Francour
Home Language: Russian
Country of Origin: Russia π·πΊ
Favorite Color: Blue & Gold
Favorite Sport: Soccer
π·πΊ Charlotte π·πΊ
Grade: 2
Teacher: Schultz
Home Language: Russian
Country of Origin: Russia π·πΊ
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Animal: Cat "Winston"
π²π½ Dylan π²π½
Grade: 2
Teacher: Pagel
Home Language: Spanish
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Rainbow
Favorite Game: Minecraft
π²π½ Melany π²π½
Grade: 4
Teacher: Peterson
Home Language: Spanish
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Encanto
π²π½ Julian π²π½
Grade: 4
Teacher: Schwartz
Home Language: Spanish
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Sport: Karate
π±π¦ Gaoju π±π¦
Grade: 4
Teacher: Schwartz
Home Languages: Hmong/Eng
Country of Origin: Laosπ±π¦
Favorite Color: Lavender
Favorite Hobby: Drawing
π²π½ Ana π²π½
Grade: 3
Teacher: Zavernick
Home Language: Spanish
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Rainbow!
Favorite Animal: Unicorn
πΉπ Leo πΉπ
Grade: 3
Teacher: Emery
Home Languages: Hmong/Eng
Country of Origin: Thailand πΉπ
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Book Series: Fly Guy
π»π³ Ellie π»π³
Grade: 2
Teacher: Schmidt
Languages: Vietnamese & Eng
Country of Origin: Vietnam π»π³
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Eggs
π²π½ Jason π²π½
Grade: 2
Teacher: Newell
Home Languages: Spanish/Eng
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Toys: Cars
π²π½ Diego π²π½
Grade: 1
Teacher: Prokash
Home Language: Spanish
Country of Origin: Mexico π²π½
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Animal: Axolotl
πΉπ Lucas πΉπ
Grade: K
Teacher: Haid
Home Language: Hmong/Eng
Country of Origin: Thailand πΉπ
Favorite Color: Orange & Blue
Favorite Animal: Dinosaur
π΅π¦ Gloria π΅π¦ (Me too!π)
Grade: XLVII π
Teacher: LIFE & the World π
Home Language: Spanglish
Country of Origin: Panama π΅π¦
Languages Learning:π·πΊπ«π·πΉππ±π¦
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Mutter Paneer
Wildest Experiences: Skydiving, Singing in Moscow, Backpacking through Europe, Marathons, Triathlons, TV & Print Ads
English learners are assessed annually for their English proficiency using the WIDA ACCESS test. They are evaluated in four domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The testing window is between December 1 and February 1. The test consists of four sections; one for each domain. Students are then given a score of 1-6 in each domain. Reaching a composite score of 5.0 indicates proficiency, and will place the student on "Monitor" status for the following 2 years. Monitor status means they no longer receive direct EL support, but their progress is monitored in the classroom with their peers.
π¨ Happy "Holi" & Happy Spring Break!!! πΌ
Culture Corner celebrated the Hindu "Holi" tradition of throwing paint powder at each other! Click the photo to see our video!
π Culture Corner Greets THAI College Students! π
Our FG Culture Corner students greeted UWGB students from Thailand for a tour of our school! Click on the photo to watch Mrs. Knoxβs class learn to say βhelloβ in Thai.