MULTILINGUAL (English Learner ) Advisory Committee
Brianda Alvarez, Jael Guzman, Natalia Moskavicz, Jennifer Sims
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NEWS
News for Birney Families of [Multilingual] English Language Learners
Informational Meeting August 29, 2025 - All Members Please Plan on Attending to Welcome New Members
Lexia English – Online Program for English Language Development
40 accounts were approved for purchase for Summit Learning
Lexia English will still be available to newcomers by SDUSD Multilingual Education Department
20+ Lexia English Level Up certificates were awarded to students at ELAC meetings
Ms. Sims offering a small prize and a book when students master word lists (once Summit is up and running, we'll award students as they pass achievement levels)
Lexia English aligns with the ELPAC test and Ms. Sims gives teachers reports on student progress
REQUEST for Prizes…
If by chance you are cleaning out toy boxes and kids’ bedrooms over the vacation, I could really use more prizes for our prize box. I pick them up at the Dollar Store but If you are cleaning out and have any little prizes I can use to reward students who pass their English sight word and math terms quizzes, or when they Level Up in Lexia English, I’d really appreciate it.
Students love the little packs of Legos, packs of Pokemon cards, bracelets, cute key chains, packs of stickers, action figures, little journal books, fancy pens and pencils, fidgits, packs of markers, packs of post-its, craft kits, and whatever else you might have extras of that I can use to reward our students who are learning English. Books and magazines like National Geographic or Highlights are fun too. I give them a prize and a book when they pass and I always need more popular books that they can choose from.
ELAC Questions? Comments on how to improve our school for your English Learner or your family?
Jennifer Sims (ELAC Advisor, IB, EL, and ELPAC Coordinator)
jsims@sandi.net, 619-497-3500 ext 4104, office in the Birney Library
On behalf of ELAC Members:
Brianda Alvarez, Jael Guzman, Natalia Moskevics
Useful Information from Brianda at our September ELAC Meeting
5 Year Old SCREENER - Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Gives you suggestions on how to prepare your child for kindergarten if she/he/they are behind. English only :< https://www.readingbrightstart.org/reading-skills-by-age/5-year-olds/
GAMES, LINKS for Learning and MORE...FREE Resources with Games for Every Grade - from ELAC / Ms. Sims
Lexia English - for NEWCOMERS
Lexia English for newcomer English Learners, to access a computer program called Lexia English. Students will be bring home a letter explaining how to access the computer program at home. We will get them started at school but these students are expected to complete 20 minutes a day on the program at home.
Internet Assistance – Do you need internet? Call SDUSD Technology 619-260-2460 (se habla español).
From Our Local San Diego Public Librarian Helene…
Language Learning - Rosetta Stone FREE for San Diego Public Library members
Ask about Rosetta Stone at University Heights Branch Library 4193 Park Blvd. (corner of Park & Howard) San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 692-4912
District English Learner Advisory Committee Presentation Highlights Shared by Brianda Alvarez, DELAC Representative for Birney Elementary at Birney’s September ELAC Meeting
SDUSD NEWCOMER Welcome Centers welcome@sandi.net SDUSD Newcomer Centers
Newcomers – Families who are new to our country with less than three years enrolled at SDUSD The San Diego Unified School District's Newcomer Welcome Center is a place where newcomer students and their families can learn about the district's resources, programs, and opportunities, while sharing their unique backgrounds, cultures, and aspirations.
Newcomer Center Locations (can go to any location, any day)
Monday - Hoover High School
Tuesday - San Diego High School
Wed (alternating) - Mira Mesa High
Thursday - Lincoln High School
Friday - Crawford High School
FREE English Classes with Child Care
For more information Questions? Preguntas IdelfonsoCarillo
icarrillo001@sdccd.edu (619) 971 -3912
More information found in DELAC Meeting Presentation Slides September 19, 2024 (en espanol) Spanish Slides
How to Talk to Your Child About Lockdown Drills and Active Shooters
Why Join the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)?
When you become involved in ELAC you have:
· An opportunity to better understand the school system
· An opportunity to interact directly with site English Learner (EL) experts
· More confidence in the school
· More self-confidence
· Opportunities to continue their own learning
Please consider participating! School staff members will provide guidance and support so you will feel comfortable and have a positive experience!
Research shows that when you are involved, your children have:
· Higher grades and test scores
· Better attendance
· More completed homework
· More positive attitudes about school
· Better behavior at school
· Higher graduation rates
· Improved chances of going to college
Please consider participating! Your child will know you are invested in his or her current learning and future success!
The benefits to schools of having you involved in ELAC include:
· Higher teacher morale
· Home-school partnerships
· Higher EL student achievement
· Better community understanding of EL issues
Please consider participating! You can be a positive role model for your child and other Birney families! You can provide input from a family member’s perspective!
¿Por Qué Debemos Pertenecer al Comité Consultivo del Plantel para Alumnos Que Aprenden Inglés (ELAC)?
Cuando los padres participan en ELAC tienen:
· La oportunidad de enterarse mejor del sistema escolar
· La oportunidad de interactuar directamente con los expertos sobre los Alumnos que Aprenden Inglés (ELs)
· Más confianza en la escuela
· Más confianza en si mismos
· Las oportunidades para continuar su propio aprendizaje
¡Le pedimos que considere participar! ¡Los integrantes del personal docente escolar proveen dirección y apoyo para que ustedes se sientan cómodos y tengan una experiencia positiva!
Las investigaciones muestran que cuando los padres participan, los hijos tienen:
· Calificaciones y resultados de las pruebas más altos
· Mejor asistencia
· Más tareas terminadas
· Mas actitudes positivas sobre la escuela
· Mejor conducta en la escuela
· Proporciones de graduación más altas
· Mejores oportunidades de ir a la Universidad
¡Le pedimos que considere participar! ¡Su hijo sabrá que usted invierte en su aprendizaje y éxito futuro!
Los beneficios para las escuelas que tienen padres participando en ELAC son:
· Elevar la moral de los maestros
· Alianzas hogar-escuela
· Rendimiento estudiantil de los EL más alto
· La comunidad entiende mejor los temas de EL
¡Le pedimos que considere participar! ¡Usted puede ser un ejemplo positivo para su hijo/a y otros padres! ¡Nos puede dar sugerencias desde la perspectiva como padre/madre!
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