Come to one of our EL library nights to hang out with your favorite EL teachers, learn about summer library programs, and go on a fun scavenger hunt! We hope to see you there. *Patmos Library- Monday, May 14 *Georgetown… Continue Reading
Parents: We often get asked by families if they should continue to use their children’s native languages with them at home. As this video demonstrates, there are many benefits of bilingualism, including enhanced cognitive development and better communication skills. There… Continue Reading
May-June 2018 Spanish Menu-
May 4 and 5 LAUP fiesta in Holland, Michigan. April 2018 Spanish Menu-2bvjhhh
Parents: Elementary parent/teacher conferences will take place throughout the next few weeks of March. Parents should soon receive notice of their children’s conference day and time from their classroom teacher by email or note. Please contact your child’s classroom or… Continue Reading
March 2018 Spanish Menu-148uh55
Here is our February 2018 Spanish Menu (1)-1v1137w in Spanish
Here is a look at how different cultures celebrate Valentine’s Day around the world! Valentine’s Traditions Teachers- Click here for Considerations for teachers of ELs Using the “K-3 Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy” document
Parents: Last week WIDA testing officially began. Every February/March English Learners in grades K-12 take the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 test. This assesses students’ English listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiencies. We use these scores to monitor students’ progress,… Continue Reading
Hudsonville English Learners and Former English Learners enjoyed a college visit to Grand Valley State University on Friday January 26. The students enjoyed a presentation, a campus tour, and a delicious trip to the cafeteria. They learned about classes and… Continue Reading
