Our focus in the ESL Program is to address the needs of English Language Learners (ELs), whose first language is a language other than English. We strive to ensure that our student population, which includes a rich diversity in cultures from around the Pacific islands and abroad, attain proficiency in English and meet academic and content standards that all students are expected to meet. In the ESL class, the ELs become active learners of meaning and in making connections and transitions among ideas and elements.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

February 2012

  "Showing Appreciation in February"

                                                                 Lois T. Gumataotao
ESL Teacher/Coordinator  
February is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for people we love.  Valentine’s Day is on February 14.  For many children, Valentine's Day first becomes important in kindergarten. Some teachers encourage kids to make and decorate Valentine cards for mom, dad or other family members.  Sometimes, this event is used as a way of teaching children about sending and receiving mail.
The whole month of February should be celebrated as a "love month" where each member of the family makes a point of doing kind and loving things for others instead of just focusing on one day.  Talk to your child and discuss the many ways they can show kindness.  Making a project with the whole family increases reading, encourages writing, improves listening and develops oral language.
Encourage acts of kindness within the family. Valentine's month is an excellent time to renew loving relationships in the home, so be sure to make a point of doing fun and thoughtful things for other family members.
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