by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 15, 2025 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
If your child speaks a language other than English at home, you may worry about how this affects their learning. It’s true that EAL (English as an Additional Language) students face extra challenges—but with your support, they can thrive at school, both academically...
by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | Oct 9, 2025 | EAL, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Dear Parents and Families, I hope you are all doing well! I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the importance of daily reading in English for our students. Reading regularly helps children improve their vocabulary, grammar, and overall confidence in using the...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 9, 2025 | EAL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Just like learning to talk or walk, learning to write is a process that happens in stages — and every child moves through those stages at their own pace. Writing development reflects a child’s growing understanding of letters, sounds, words, and how we use them to...
by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | Oct 2, 2025 | EAL, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Dear Parents, Writing stories helps children use their imagination, practice new words, and learn how to organize ideas into sentences and paragraphs. A fun way to encourage writing at home is by using Story Starters. 👉 How to do it: Give your child the beginning of a...
by Sylvia ARRESOLA | Oct 2, 2025 | EAL, ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Reading aloud to your child is one of the most meaningful and impactful things you can do. It’s not just about sharing a story — it’s about creating a fun, interactive conversation between you, your child, and the book’s words and pictures. When you read aloud, you...
by Viviana Andrea PAEZ Rojas | Sep 25, 2025 | EAL, Grade 4, Grade 5
Dear Parents, Speaking in English every day is very important for your child’s confidence and fluency. A simple way to practice is by asking one “Question of the Day.” How to do it: Ask your child one open-ended question each day in English. Encourage your child to...
