English as a Second Language
Multilingual Storytimes
On Saturday, April 26th, we will advertise “MULTILINGUAL Storytimes”. Multilingual students and parents can read in different languages. We will have a registration form so the community can choose the language they would like to participate in. Registration site: https://wtpl.libcal.com/event/14273113
Multilingual Storytime
Celebrating the cultures of Washington Twp with storytimes in many languages!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Multilingual Bingo Night
End of the year activity
Building Community, embracing multilingual learners while bringing languages and cultures to life in Washington Township.
Join us for our end-of-the-year celebration with a multilingual Bingo Night on Thursday, May 8th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
FAMILY OUT REACH
Title III Family Outreach
Parent Outreach/ Enlace Familiar English classes/ Clases de ingles
END OF YEAR ACTIVITY
English as a Second Language
Washington Township Schools delivers an English as a Second Language program at each of the four district schools. The team of certified ESL teachers facilitates learning for our English learners through effective, research-based practices. They are dedicated to helping students to develop their language skills for both social and academic settings.The teachers collaborate to deliver the English language learning curriculum while weaving in the content area curricula so each student can grow both in general knowledge and skills along with proficiency in the English language. They work closely with all professionals who have a stake in each ESL student’s education through a combination of small-group as well as co-teaching models of instruction. We believe in building on the funds of knowledge each student brings with them to our school, capitalizing on the richness of existing language to build new language, and inviting and welcoming all children to our community of learners.
Parental Involvement
The ESL team would like to invite parents of English Learner students to join the parent information and input meetings that will be held this year. There is no formal membership for the committee but all parents are welcome to attend, give their ideas, and learn about our program. Please look for communications inviting you to participate in one or more of the meetings this year. Parents are welcome to contact their child’s ESL teacher at any time to ask for more information, share ideas, and ask questions.
Our first open house for parents will be held on TBA. All parents of English Learners are welcome to attend.
Parent outreach and trainings.
Parent Advisory Committee
The Parent Advisory Committee is a committee required for public school districts that have English Learner education programs, code 6A:15-1.15 (b). The committee consists of EL program parents, ESL, Spanish, and General Education teachers, Administrators, Students, and Community members.
Meeting Schedule
2024 - 2025 Meeting Schedule*
Meeting #1: October 9th, 2024 Meeting Link - Summary
Meeting #2: December 18th, 2024 Meeting Link - Summary
Meeting #3: February 12th, 2025 Meeting Link - Summary
Meeting #4: EOY- May 7th, 2025 Meeting Link
*Meetings may be held either in person or virtually.
Contact Information
The contact person for additional information is Mrs. Deborah Russo, Director of Curriculum & Instruction (908) 876-4172 x1006 or drusso@wtschools.org
Committee Members
Mrs. Deborah Russo, WTS Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Mrs. Jeannette Ezeta, OFRS ESLTeacher and Bilingual Parent Outreach Coordinator
Ms. Erica Sonzogni, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Nancy Rosenblatt, Middle School Teacher
Ms. Hayley Searles, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Karen Sundberg, SubstituteTeacher
Ms. Jill Guzman, Parent
Ms. Anushree Ganguly, Parent
Ms. Sandra Lopez Leon, Parent
Ms. Anita Schneider, Parent
Ms. Naomi Byank, Parent
Ms. Eleana Alvarado, Parent
Ms. Yokerly Diaz, Parent
Juliana Byank, Mila Chevallier, Sophia Ruiter Lopez, Rebeka Schneider and Sara Hernandez - 8th grade LVMS students
Nadine Sirico, Community Stakeholder (WMCHS Students)
Goals
Parent Advisory Committee goals are to:
Provide communication between families and schools
Advocate for students in our English Learner Program
Help make decisions regarding the EL and Parent Outreach Programs
Connect with other parents, teachers, and students in Washington Township
Support the academic achievement of EL students by attending trainings/workshops, conferences, and other events for bilingual parents whenever informed of such
Activities
Parent Advisory Committee activities will include:
Review of the district's service plan.
Training from the district to make informed decisions
Provide information regarding the English learner program
Participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the program
Planning of parents events/evenings
Events Planned
Newsletter creation and distribution
Empowering Parents on use of Technology
Reading with your Child
Math @ Home
Elementary School Teachers | Middle School Teacher |
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Kristin Compton | Bilynda Bright-Brown |
Michele Sorchini | |
Jeanette Ezeta | |
District Bilingual Literacy Support Teacher |
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Jeanette Ezeta |