Welcome Back!

 

Hi everyone! We are so happy to welcome everyone back. 

This year looks a little different for ENL. First, your child's ENL proficiency level is staying the same as last year. Whether you are virtual or in person, you will still be getting ENL Services. 

Our Meet the Teacher Night is Tuesday, September 15th for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade and Wednesday, September 16th for grades 3-5. Feel free to stop by and ask questions on either night. You may wish to attend your child's classroom teacher's presentation on their night, and mine on the night opposite of your child's grade level. 

Carissa Zuniga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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For Virtual ENL Students

 

                    September 1, 2020

Dear Parents or Guardians:

     Your child has previously received English as a New Language (ENL)  services. Normally at this time of year, you would get a letter with your child’s test scores. Because there was no testing in May, your child will remain at their level from the previous year. ENL students will take the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) in the spring of 2021. Until they reach a proficient level of English required to exit the ENL program, they will continue to receive services. The time necessary for achieving proficiency in English will vary with each child, depending on many factors, including their initial level of English proficiency and previous school experiences. 

The ENL teacher will work with classroom teachers to ensure that your child has every opportunity to be supported in successful English language learning. Even as a virtual learner, your child will have time with an ENL teacher. There will be a virtual check in once a week in the morning, and additional time can optionally be scheduled between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. 

Your child should already be in an ENL Google Classroom. That classroom has not moved or changed from the previous year. If your child is not enrolled, they can search for my email to find the invitation, or they can use the code on the attached chart. Please check the Google Classroom regularly for updates and links for the morning meetings on your designated day.. 

There are tutorials about using Google Translate and Google Classroom on my website https://watervlietenl.blogspot.com/. These tutorials are available in several different languages. 

Please email or call if you have questions, would like more information, or would like to discuss your child’s progress. You can also contact me through Talking Points, which is helpful as it will translate our communications.  I look forward to working with you this year!

Sincerely,

Carissa Zuniga

ENL Teacher

(518) 629-3400

czuniga@vlietschools.org

Grade Level	Morning Meeting Day	Google Classroom Code
Kindergarten	Monday 8:00 am-8:25 am	tgckvfu
1st Grade	Tuesday 8:00 am-8:25 am	3c6yujm
2nd Grade	Wednesday 8:00 am-8:25 am	llskjtx
3rd Grade	Thursday 8:00 am-8:25 am	rwh2357
4th Grade	Friday 8:00 am-8:25 am	Beginners 4th-5th: ctducrt Advanced 4th: fcrggxh Advanced 5th: xdkbxys 6th Grade: bx4uc3m
5th Grade
6th Grade

My Favorite Books For Ramadan

Over the years I have built up a little collection of books about Ramadan. I figured I would share a few of my favorites. 

The first is Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi. It's about a young girl's first time fasting. She is new to the United States and trying to fit in.

Another favorite is Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan. This is written for younger children. It's a beautifully illustrated book of colors. 

What are your favorite books about holidays?

The Hello, Goodbye Window

The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster was one of my son's favorite stories when he was little.

The Proudest Blue

The Proudest Blue is a story about a little girl wearing a hijab to school for the first time. It is written by Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first Muslim woman to win an Olympic medal.