by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | Jun 4, 2026 | EAL, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Dear Parents, I am pleased to inform you that the recent WIDA testing period has now been completed successfully. If you would like to review your child’s results, please feel free to contact either your child’s classroom teacher or me directly. We will be happy to...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Jun 3, 2026 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
As the summer break is coming upon us quickly, it is important to keep your children reading over the summer break. Teachers always dread the “Summer Slide” when students return to school in August. The “summer slide” refers to the loss of...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | May 13, 2026 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
One of the best ways to support your child’s language development is simply to talk with them often. Children build vocabulary, strengthen sentence structure, and improve communication skills through everyday conversations, not just through reading. Talk with your...
by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | May 7, 2026 | EAL, Grade 2
Dear parents, I would like to inform you that selected students from Grades 2 will be taking the WIDA MODEL assessment next week as part of our English language support and monitoring program. The WIDA MODEL assessment helps us measure students’ progress in English...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | May 7, 2026 | EAL
This week, the EAL department began WIDA testing for students who are identified as English language learners. WIDA is an annual assessment used to measure students’ progress in developing their English language skills. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Apr 29, 2026 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Young children learn language best through conversation. Regular opportunities to talk help them build vocabulary, understand how language works, and develop the confidence to share their ideas and learn from others. You can support your child’s language development...
