Elementary BIL/ESL Newsletter

April 2022

Message from the Elementary BIL/ESL Team

Happy April everyone! We are so close to the end of the school year, but we can't stop now. We still have time to pour into our students and support them academically and emotionally. At this point, more than anything, our students need to know that we believe in them and that they are valued and capable. Take time to re-fill your own cup so that you have some to give. You all are highly valued and capable too!

Newcomer Spotlight

Check out an overview of the Newcomer Support Program in IISD and our 1st recipient of the Rising Newcomer Award!! Congratulations Dylan Recinos! We are so proud of you!

Newcomer Support Program

Professional Learning

open_in_new zoom_out_map

Estrellita Trainings

Estrellita is offering free virtual trainings in April and May for PreK – 1st grade teachers who are currently using the resources in their classroom. If you attend one of these sessions, you may request BIL/ESL PD credit with the certificate that Estrellita provides using the Eduphoria Upload Procedure. Below are the dates of the sessions offered:

April

K-1:

Wednesday April 6th - "Cuentos con a-e"

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3362290483897623310

Wednesday April 13th - "Cuentos con a-e"

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7358462196514634766

Wednesday April 20th - "Silabas con a-e-i"

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3317394125600727310

Wednesday April 27th - "Silabas con a-e-i"

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2444384092169863438

Escalera: Tuesday April 12th

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2215073246651649549