Readington Township Public Schools

 

Welcome back to school!  We are greatly anticipating a wonderful school year to come! 

 

We are excited to start another school year!  Some changes for this school year:  Mrs. LoCalio will be teaching students at RMS and HBS.   Mrs. Gabrielsen will be teaching students WHS.  Mrs. Placencia 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 or podcasts 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!".

 

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

 

Mrs. Placencia can be reached at:  NPlacencia@Readington.K12.NJ.US

 

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