Readington Township Public Schools

 

Welcome back to school!  Although the summer seemed to pass by very quickly, we are greatly anticipating a wonderful school year to come! 

 

We are excited to start another school year!  Mrs. LoCalio will still be teaching students at RMS and WHS.   Mrs. Gabrielsen will be teaching students at HBS and WHS.  Mrs. Placencia is also joining our ESL team, and she will be teaching students at TBS. 

 

ESL instruction in class is always geared to the students' English proficiency levels and is designed to best meet the students' individual needs. 

   

ESL classes and lessons are specifically written to enhance the students' English learning at their specific proficiency and skill level.  Lessons and focus of instruction depend upon the students' English language proficiency.  We believe that all aspects of language learning are important in gaining English proficiency.  These include listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Sometimes, language is also learned through content, and other classroom skills are incorporated into the ESL lessons so that students have an opportunity to practice and strengthen those skills or ask questions as needed.  Students are in a comfortable, smaller learning environment where they are able to ask questions, seek clarification, and be challenged in their language learning process.

 

English practice is the best way to reinforce English learning in school.  Speaking some English at home, watching some television programs, listening to the radio in English, reading books in English, journal writing, etc. are all good reinforcers for English language learning.  There are also many apps that promote English language learning that can be used on cell phones, tablets, IPads, etc.   The most important thing is that English is practiced!   As the old adage says, "Practice makes perfect!".

 

 

We will be using Google Classroom again this school year.   Some assignments and homework may be posted on Google Classroom at times, although much will be done in class together.   Work may not be assigned daily online (it may be in physical form), however, it is always a good idea to check the Google Classroom daily for any postings.   If your child has qualified for ESL, we have sent out a join invitation for our Google Classrooms.  Please be sure that your child joins our ESL class.   Once ESL classes have started, we will also make sure that all students have joined the ESL Google Classroom.  This is especially important during the winter months where we may have a virtual day of school due to snow/school closing.  

 

Mrs. Gabrielsen will also be using Remind to keep in touch with parents.  Please be on the lookout for an invitation to join the ESL Remind group towards the middle of September. 

 

As always, we are here to help students and their families in any way possible.  Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns!

  

Mrs. Gabrielsen can be reached at:  LGabrielsen@Readington.K12.NJ.US   or  908-534-4411 x 4210

 

Mrs.LoCalio can be reached at:   DLoCalio@Readington.K12.NJ.US  or   908-534-2195 x 6005

 

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year, and we hope your children are, too!