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Multicultural, ESOL & Program Services Department December 2009

Save the Date!

ESOL Parent Leadership Meeting December 2, 2009

South Area Office 1642 N. Harrison Park Building H Sunrise, FL 33323 6:30-8:30 pm

Congratulations to Linda Medvin!

Dr. Eric J. Smith, Commissioner of Education has appointed Linda Medvin, M.S. Ed., Chair of the Commissioner's Task Force on Holocaust Education in Florida. Linda is the Multicultural Curriculum Development/Training Specialist in the Multicultural, ESOL and Program Services Department. In a letter announcing the appointment, Dr. Smith said, “Your previous service with this task force and your experience with Holocaust education make you uniquely qualified for this position.” Congratulations Linda, we are proud of your accomplishment!

Administrative Staff

Sayra Hughes Executive Director

Vicky Saldala

ESOL Director

Eduardo U. Aguilar Title III Coordinator

Celina Chavez

ESOL Educational Specialist

Leyda Caride ESOL Educational Specialist

Yvette Fernandez

Parent Outreach Specialist

Linda Medvin Multicultural Curriculum

Specialist

ESOL Training Schedule The 2009-10 Winter/Spring ESOL Training Schedule is now available on the website at

www.broward.k12.fl.us/esol/Eng/ESOL/ESOLEndorsement.htm

Register through ESS (Employee Self-Service) Deadline to register for the 2nd semester is

January 12, 2010

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istation We started a club for our ESL students titled the B.E.S.T. club (Bilingual Education Study Team) that's available everyday, Monday through Thursday, before and after school. The students were invited to participate in at least two of the available sessions per week to give them the opportunity to work on our fantastic new istation computer program. The students are thrilled to be in the club and they are benefiting from the extra language and reading practice. Thanks to the Multicultural/ESOL Department for affording us this terrific program! We love it! Odalys Sage Reading/Curriculum/ E.S.O.L. Specialist Lakeside Elementary

Charles Drew Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

For more information regarding istation visit www.istation.com or contact Sylvia Fumero, M. Ed. Office 305 380 9820 Toll Free 1 866 380 9820 Mobile 305 987 5432 Sylvia@thefumerogroup.com

Elementary schools participating in istation pilot program are Miramar, Lakeside, Coral Cove, Hallandale, Meadowbrook, Horizon, Park Lakes, Eagle Point, Broadview, Cypress, Tedder, Tradewinds, James Hunt, and Quiet Waters.

On 11/3/09 we had the opportunity to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Musical Celebration with over 400 hundred parents. Students were able to perform in different Hispanic costumes representing various countries. They performed to the rhythm of Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Carlos Vives, Oscar De Leon, Daddy Yankee, Selena Quintanilla, and a special visit of the Mariachis Pacho Villa. We also had the presence of the Sun Sentinel Newspaper, who kindly placed a photo in the 11/4/09 edition. Many hours where invested and it certainly paid off. One of our student expressed, "Thank you Ms. Mendoza for helping us with the program, now they will know that our music is bella y caliente". Zulay Gayle-Mendoza, MSW ESOL/Student Support Coordinator Charles R. Drew Elementary Magnet School

CELEBRATIONS ACROSS BROWARD COUNTY

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ELL Recognized by Kids of Character

The Sun Sentinel highlights students who best exemplify the Broward County School District’s eight character education traits. Congratulations to Linda Diaz, student at Northeast High School, who is being recognized for “Cooperation”. Linda learned how to speak English by talking to friends, listening to music, and watching television. Linda helps other students at the school who need her assistance with assignments. She also aids her teacher Loren Price by translating when needed. Keep up the good work!

McNicol Middle School Highlights Achievement

McNicol Middle School’s Principal, Mr. Hamm, with

ELLs who successfully exited the ESOL program under the direction of Ms.

Shore. Kudos to the students!

Hollywood Hills High School ESOL Parent Night

Hollywood Hills High School ESOL teachers, Carol Decoteau and Monica Espinoza, held an ESOL Parent Night on November 19, 2009. They had a wonderful evening with over 30 parents and many students attending. The event began with introductions from Mr. Osborn, Principal, and Mr. Broucek, Assistant Principal. The JROTC opened with The Pledge of Allegiance led by 2 ESOL cadets and Mr. Diaz. Ms. Espinoza and Ms. Decoteau presented helpful information for parents regarding the ESOL program and testing. The Reading Coaches, Ms. Albury and Ms. Bolinger, presented on FCAT and literacy. Mr. Padilla, the Teacher of the Year, shared a power point on the Mathematics program in Spanish, followed by Mr. Hennesy speaking about the ESOL classroom and the History courses. All activities were presented in Spanish and English. The evening concluded with each family receiving a free bilingual dictionary and reading book along with delicious refreshments and coffee.

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Holocaust Student Awareness Days for High School Students The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center has planned and funded a prejudice reduction program for 9th - 12th grade students on December 3rd, 9th, and 15th at David Posnack Jewish Community Center. Each high school, center and charter high school has the opportunity to send twenty-five students as participants. With the widespread terrorism in our world today, this program has become more significant and appropriate in sensitizing students to the dangers of discrimination, bigotry, and hatred. Student Awareness Days create an atmosphere of reflection and remembrance and encourage a sense of responsibility for those who attend. Students will learn how and why they can and should take the steps to stand up, speak out, and make a difference. Lectures given by prominent educators and survivors on the history of the Holocaust, its ramifications and implications for today will be augmented by the eyewitness testimony of survivors of the Holocaust who have offered to share their personal experiences with the students and who will be seated at round tables with them. The objective of the program is to create a greater understanding and respect for one another regardless of race, religion, or creed. For more information contact Linda Medvin at 754-321-2969 or linda.medvin@browardschools.com

The ESE and ELL Guidelines have been revised for 2009-2010.

Please visit the department website to download your copy.

For more information regarding ESOL or Multicultural visit www.broward.k12.fl.us/esol