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1 ! Muir Elementary Spanish FLAG Escuela Muir FLAG en Español Dual Parent Meeting #1 n ió rs e m in le b o d e d s re d a p e Junta d Thursday, October 1st 2015 jueves, 1 de octubre, 2015

2 Muir Staff / Personal De Muir Ms. Juanita Shahijanian Principal / Directora Ms. Lynda Teems - Assistant Principal / Sub-Directora Mr. Frank Gonzalez - Teacher Specialist / maestro especialista Ms. Patty Anderson- FLAG Spanish Dual Immersion Teacher Specialist / Maestra especialista (lunes a miercoles)

3 Maestra Flamenco Maestro Ortiz Maestras de TK y Kinder TK & Kinder Teachers Maestra Palmieri

4 Maestra Echeverria Maestras de Primero 1st grade teachers Maestra Soto

5 Maestra Garza Maestra Reyes Maestros de Segundo y Tercero 2nd & 3rd grade teachers

6 Maestra Torres Maestro Garcia Maestros de Tercero y Cuarto 3rd & 4th grade teachers

7 The Bilingual Edge officially

8 Fun Dual Facts The optimal window for language acquisition is in the elementary years Students in dual immersion programs function at a higher level than students who are only learning one language Most effective program for English Language Learners 40+ years of research Over 300 DI programs in US According to CDE s Two Way Bilingual Directory, Glendale offers more dual immersion language choices than any other district in California Glendale offers 7 languages: Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean & Spanish 10 schools offer languages: Edison, Franklin, Jefferson, Keppel, Monte Vista, Muir, RD White, Verdugo Woodlands, Toll M.S.& Hoover H.S. 25% of GUSD kindergartners are enrolled in a dual immersion program. Based on that percentage, by the time all GUSD dual immersion classes are fully operational in grades K-12 (in ) upwards of 5,000 students will be enrolled in dual immersion programs district-wide.

9 Dual Commitment -This is a long term commitment - at least 6 years -Every child is different -If you are having doubts, we recommend that you meet with teacher first. Then you meet with Ms. Anderson. -If you want to switch programs, you must re-apply and go through the lottery process

10 Dual Commitment cont. -Every teacher is different - adapt or adjust -Policies, rules, procedures may vary from teacher to teacher, year to year -Please use to schedule appointments with teacher, ask questions, basic info. -If you are having a concern, please request a conference with teacher

11 Grade Level Highlights Particulares de nivel de grado Homework English Time Spanish Kinder - 1st Grade Kinder y Primer Grado Spanish homework is sent Directions translated for parents * letters * number sense * reading * some writing 30 minutes Teachers switch for English Kinder- oral language 1st- oral language, shared reading, introduce high frequency words, word families All subjects are taught in Spanish Kinder is the absorption year 1st grade is the show what you know year 2-3rd Grade Segundo y Tercero Spanish homework sent Directions not translated Some English homework is sent Homework is also sent to help prepare for CAASP Teachers switch for English CAASP begin in 3rd grade- Third-grade scare Grammar & spelling specifics 3rd grade- formal reading instruction begins Teachers may group students according to English needs All subjects are still taught in Spanish Reinforcement of reading & writing skills Students should be native-like orally, and in reading 3rd grade- not so cool to talk in Spanish

12 Grade Level Highlights- cont. Particulares de nivel de grado 4-6th Grade Homework Spanish and English homework is sent Homework correlates to the language of instruction Projects are assigned Students should be able to complete most of the homework independently Approximately 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours English Time 4th grade: students should be instructed in Spanish & English every day Specific subjects taught in each language Blocked time, teachers transition for English Focus on English spelling and grammar continues Spanish Higher levels of academic Spanish Proficient in speaking, listening, reading & writing Encourage students to use Spanish in a social setting Registers: academic vs. social, dialects

13 Porcentaje de idiomas Language Percentages

14 3 rd 6 th Grade Level Spanish/English Instruction Percentages Grade/ Grado Spanish Instruction/ Instrucción en español Percentage Totals English Instruction/ Instrucción en inglés Percentage Totals 3 Social Studies Science Biomes, Solar System, and Matter Math Language Arts 70% Language Arts** 30% 4 Social Studies CA History Math Language Arts 60% Science Rocks and Minerals, Living Things, Electricity & Magnetism Language Arts 40% 5 & 6 Social Studies 5th - US History 6th- Ancient Civilizations Science 5th Space, Cells, Human Body, Matter, and Chemistry 6th- Plate Tectonics, Ecology, and Thermal Energy Language Arts 50% Math Language Arts Some Social Studies is integrated in Language Arts Non-language Allocations: PE/Art/Music/Computer Lab *The matrix serves as a guideline, split grade level classes are subject to changes. **Formal Reading Instruction in English begins in 3 rd grade 50%

15 ISA INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ACADEMY A collaboration between Muir and the Ministry of Education of Spain to: Encourage students academic success in all subjects Educate students in the values of a multicultural education Train students to communicate effectively in Spanish & English Facilitate and promote the access of students to prestigious centers of higher education throughout U.S., Spain, Europe and Latin America Cultural Assistant Possible for the school year Could be here up to 1 school year Need a host family Cultural opportunities for students

16 Other Items: Teachers have many PD days, please be patient, they also can get sick :) After School Programs - Need parents to sign up FLAG Spanish Application for Siblings November 1st- online Deadline- January 30th, 2016 Parents on School Tours

17 Other Items: Upcoming Events: Día de Muertos- volunteers needed for November 2nd - please contact Patty Winter Concert- December 14th & 15th Next Parent Meeting - January 12th Spring Concert - May, 2015 International Walk-to-School Day - Wednesday, October 7th; more information to come

18 Thank you! Gracias!