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Guidance Resources: College Planning
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News from the Superintendent of Malverne Schools:
Our seniors in AP Spanish Language also presented their culminating research titled: “Bilingualism: the Pros, Cons and What It Means To Me”, in their quest for the seal of biliteracy. These students were able to present their topics fluently in two languages, without notes. During the presentations, we learned how they acquired a second language and the rationale for doing so. They also shared techniques for learning a new language and how to be more proficient in each language. Aside from qualifying for the seal for the Advanced Regents, we are looking forward to seeing these students awarded a second seal for biliteracy on their diplomas in June. (4.1.22)
-Dr. Lorna Lewis, Superintendent Malverne Schools |
CELEBRATE WORLD LANGUAGES WITH CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON
italy: cooking with the qster
high honor and honor for world languages & business |
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
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MAY-JUNE WRAP-UP
Last week we celebrated NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK. During this week, Malverne teachers were recognized in different ways, and like Mother’s Day, we can all agree that this kind of celebration should be daily. What a better way to receive gratitude than from our present and past students. But unlike a “Christmas Carol” of past and present ghosts, The Malverne World Languages, ENL and Business Department students continue to show appreciation in a variety of live and active ways: they visit teachers (some too often…), email them (see one below), show love with food and gifts, and more importantly, continue to come back to Malverne, years later (some are even Malverne teachers in our department now!).
This month, we’d like to recognize our immigrant students who at one point, had to learn English and assimilate a new culture. Our ENL vignettes show the struggles and successes our ELLs embarked when they moved to the U.S. for the first time. Among these, our seniors, who are getting ready to graduate, prove that if they could do it with English as their second language (some with antecedents of an incomplete education), then imagine the possibilities! The important factor, according to them, is the sense of community and unity our department and the district have identified with since they started school in the U.S. Many of our former ELLs are now in Malverne’s TOP 20 Scholar group (Ronaldo, Melannie, Merines, Sandra, Yaelle and Kevin).
To them, and all our graduates, we say GRACIAS, MERCI, GRAZIE. This is the ultimate THANK YOU one can get from students; by succeeding in the best possible way!
This month, we’d like to recognize our immigrant students who at one point, had to learn English and assimilate a new culture. Our ENL vignettes show the struggles and successes our ELLs embarked when they moved to the U.S. for the first time. Among these, our seniors, who are getting ready to graduate, prove that if they could do it with English as their second language (some with antecedents of an incomplete education), then imagine the possibilities! The important factor, according to them, is the sense of community and unity our department and the district have identified with since they started school in the U.S. Many of our former ELLs are now in Malverne’s TOP 20 Scholar group (Ronaldo, Melannie, Merines, Sandra, Yaelle and Kevin).
To them, and all our graduates, we say GRACIAS, MERCI, GRAZIE. This is the ultimate THANK YOU one can get from students; by succeeding in the best possible way!
Why learn a world language? |
There is ample research indicating the benefits of speaking more than one language within a given community. One reason that requires no outside research is to look at one’s own neighborhood. If a person lives in a community made up of more than one ethnicity, it is ESSENTIAL (perhaps even a responsibility) to learn about them. Speaking the language of the community will foster cultural awareness of those around you. Below you will hear from a group of people in our school community; alumni, current students, and teachers who live in Malverne, and who share the belief that speaking more than one language is an integral part of their life.
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DeceMBER 2020
December is a month to rejoice in our family traditions. It is a time to be thankful for what we have; and to be in the spirit of giving! Families come together during the holidays and share food, memories, and embrace each other. During this time, we most cherish what is sometimes difficult to reflect upon during the year because we are so busy!
Our World Language students are currently engaged in some of the traditions that come with learning another language. The students are learning new world recipes, making calendars with recipes from their family cookbooks, and learning about the history of Christmas Carols.
‘Villancicos’ is what Spanish-speaking countries call their Christmas Carols. Caroling has quite a history in Spain, the oldest carols date back to the IV century! Some of these are still sung in Latin: "Jesus Refulsit Omnium", "Veni, Redemptor Gentium" and "Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle". Other traditionally known as staples from past centuries are: 'Fum, fum, fum' and 'Peces en el rio'. Modern carols such as "White Christmas", "Silent Night", Let it snow!, "Little drummer boy" and "Dominick the donkey" are more popular today.
We must find new and safe ways to embrace life. As long as there is time set apart for family, our hearts will hold a memory of these precious moments in our lives.
Which carols will you sing with loved ones this holiday season?
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At Malverne School District, students and teachers are celebrating 'Día de los Muertos' (November 1-2), in their own unique way. To go 'hand in hand' with the times, the Malverne Language Department is visiting their own Day of the Dead altar at a virtual museum. The students learned about this Mexican holiday (check out the title of our November newsletter!), what it means as compared to our traditional Halloween, and made virtual sugar skulls in Mrs. Guarini's & Pastore's classes. Mrs. Lume's, and Mrs. Russo's classes took a virtual field trip and learned about this day, and their famous Pan de Muerto, in Mexico. Ms. Peralta's Pre-AP class is learning about a Mexican family at the turn of the 20th Century (last century!), its tradition, and culture around food (our November theme) in Like water for chocolate (by Laura Esquivel). Calpullidance.org will host a series of activities centered around this holiday as well.
Quartararo’s Italian classes at HTH learned that Halloween isn't a recognized holiday in Italy, but it's becoming more common every year. Italians use it as another day to celebrate! The students enjoyed learning the culture of the language that they are studying. They became acquainted with All Saints' Day (Ognissanti) which is a national holiday that Italians celebrate on November 1. Then, on November 2, the Italians celebrate Day of the Dead (Giorno dei morti). These are primarily religious holidays where families traditionally visit the cemetery to clean the graves of deceased relatives and attend church. They also make and enjoy Soul cake (La torta dell’anima). The students learned how to say, “Trick or Treat” in Italian, “Dolcetto-Scherzetto" and then compared the similarities and differences between the American culture and the Italian culture. November is certainly a month centered around family, tradition, and food!
Buon Halloween a Tutti! ¡Feliz Noche de Brujas!
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QUARANTINE QUOTES, NEWS AND FUNNY ANECDOTES FOUND ONLINE:
QUARAN'TUNE' PLAYLIST
NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL? QUARANTEACHERS
-ISAAC NEWTON DISCOVERED CALCULUS WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
-WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WROTE "KING LEAR" WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
-YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO UNMUTE YOUR COMPUTER'S MICROPHONE DURING A ZOOM MEETING WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
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FELIZ SEMANA DEL IDIOMA MARZO 2-6, 2020
https://www.amgnational.org/national-foreign-language-week.html
FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS AN ART FORM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX3obZ0lXoU
2020 Oscar winner!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZy1_J6z1S8
Foreign Language Requirements for College Admissions: https://houstonfamilymagazine.com/features/foreign-language-requirement-for-college-admissions/
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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR JANUARY 25, 2020
chinesenewyear.net/
¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! AUGURI! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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DECEMBER 2019
Las festividades que muchos celebran durante el mes de diciembre son para la mayoría, un tiempo de paz y alegría. Ya sea con la familia o con compañeros escolares o laborales, esta época festiva nos recuerda mejores momentos en nuestras vidas y nos ofrece la oportunidad de reflexionar y perdonar a aquellos que nos han hecho mal; inclusive nosotros mismos. También es el tiempo de agradecer y valorar a quiénes tenemos en nuestras vidas.
El departamento de Idiomas y Mercadeo les desea a todos nuestros lectores, paz y armonía durante esta época. Que el año entrante les traiga un nuevo comienzo y nos ayude a todos a reflexionar en todo lo bueno que tiene la vida.
Adiós al odio y al egoísmo. Adiós a la desesperanza y el despotismo. Adiós a la tristeza y la soledad.
Bienvenidos sean el amor y la gratitud. Bienvenidos sean la esperanza y la justicia. Bienvenidos sean la felicidad y la unión.
FELICES FIESTAS DE PARTE DE TODOS NOSOTROS Y UN BIENAVENTURADO 2020
The festivities that many celebrate during the month of December are for the majority, a time of peace and joy. Whether with the family or with school or work colleagues, this festive time reminds us of better moments in our lives and offers us the opportunity to reflect and forgive those who have done us wrong; even ourselves. It is also the time to thank and value who we have in our lives.
The Department of World Languages, ENL & Business would like to wish all our readers peace and harmony during this time. May the next year bring you a new beginning and help us all to reflect on all the good things in life.
Goodbye to hate and selfishness. Goodbye to despair and despotism. Goodbye to sadness and loneliness.
Welcome be love and gratitude. Welcome be hope and justice. Welcome be happiness and union.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AND A WELCOMED 2020
I festeggiamenti che molti celebrano durante il mese di dicembre sono per la maggioranza, un momento di pace e gioia. Sia con la famiglia o con la scuola o con i partner di lavoro, questa stagione delle vacanze ci ricorda i momenti migliori della nostra vita e ci offre l'opportunità di riflettere e perdonare coloro che ci hanno fatto del male; anche noi stessi. È anche il momento di ringraziare e valorizzare chi abbiamo nella nostra vita.
Il Dipartimento di Lingue e Marketing augura a tutti i nostri lettori pace e armonia durante questo periodo. Possa il prossimo anno portarti un nuovo inizio e aiutarci a riflettere su tutte le cose belle della vita.
Addio all'odio e all'egoismo. Addio alla disperazione e al dispotismo. Addio alla tristezza e alla solitudine.
Benvenuto, sii amore e gratitudine. Benvenuto sia speranza e giustizia. Benvenuto sia felicità e unione.
BUONE VACANZE DA TUTTI GLI STATI UNITI E UN BENVENUTO 2020
SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhazpEdCN0
ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N_NPUDUiQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3YBHgzQLP8
ITALIAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah637P0_cts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaWURedGpo
K12 Learning Liftoff: https://www.learningliftoff.com/9-winter-holidays-around-the-world/
WordlStrides: https://worldstrides.com/blog/2015/12/december-holidays-around-the-world/
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OCTOBER 2019
The month of October welcomes us with fine weather and a very recognizable national celebration:
Italian Heritage Month.
The department is excited about this celebration and has several activities planned amid all our academic endeavors. Check out Mrs. Q’s Scavenger Hunt Contest out in the International Hallway by the Language classrooms!
Italian Queries for FUN!!!:
SEPTEMBER 2019-2020
WELCOME BACK!!!
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students,
Our K-12 Department for LOTE, Business & ENL made spectacular progress last year.
The 2018-2019 ELL enrollment for the Malverne School District comprised 2.6 percent of our entire Student Body. To further detail this component: 45 out of 1,711 students were ELLs, and 93 percent (42/45) of these students were determined to fall below the NYS/Federal poverty level.
ELLs that achieve “commanding” or “exit” status for the State of New York average 9.5 percent every year. This year, 45.5 percent (20/44) students in our District exited the ELL program. This 45.5 percent puts the Malverne ELLs a full 36 points higher than the New York State average.
Special consideration must be given to the fact that our District has measured significant academic performance in students who have been in the United States for less than a year. Last year, we enrolled twenty-four recently arrived immigrant students. These new arrivals constitute nearly half, or 45 percent, of our ELL population. Of those tested, 79 percent (19/24) improved by one language level or more. This is considerably higher than the NYS average.
Our graduation rate for both current and former ELLs remains at 100 percent.
Currently, we anticipate to enroll 30 to 40 percent more ELLs in the upcoming school year. We are preparing for this contingency and aim to effectively incorporate them into the existing programs.
We aptly prepared all of our English Language Learners to sit for a myriad of mandated Regents Exams in June and August of 2019. The ELL passing rate for most Regents Exams was impressively high. Our objective is to continue providing high-quality instruction to the students in all Regents subject areas, via integrated classes and the after-school Bilingual Homework Center. Our current and former ELLs also enrolled in Heritage classes, which helps with second language acquisition and SAT vocabulary.
The Seal of Biliteracy award program graduated twenty-three Malverne Seniors. Twenty-two seniors obtained the Spanish Seal, and one senior obtained both: the Spanish and Italian Seals of Biliteracy. This reflects a high achievement when considering the size of our District.
Our AP Spanish Exams successfully met the New York State average. (17/23: a passing rate of 74 percent).
More than one hundred students took the LOTE/FLACS exams (World Languages) in June of 2019, and Malverne maintained a passing rate well above 95 percent. (LOTE A SPA=97%; LOTE B SPA=96%; LOTE A/B ITA= 100%)
We continue to manage and develop the LOTE/ENL/Business curricula for the upcoming school year. Teachers revised the curriculum this summer for our AP courses and ENL integrated classes. Our goal is to use AP College Board approved authors in the lower level classes by incorporating excerpts or short novels. This approach can help students become familiarized with the language and have a better understanding of literary genre styles for these authors, once they achieve AP levels.
Incoming Kindergarten English Language Learners at The Maurice W. Downing Elementary School enjoyed six full weeks of learning and fun this summer. We also received a large donation of bilingual children books from a local school (The Renaissance Charter School, NYC), which will be distributed to the elementary schools this Fall.
Overall, our Department is proud of the progress we have achieved thus far. Our aim is to continue to improve upon our achievements, enhance our programs where practicable, and implement new instructional strategies this year.
Wishing everyone another successful school year!!!
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JUNE 2018-2019
The following 23 Malverne High School students will be awarded on their diploma, the NYS Seal of Biliteracy upon Graduation (2019):
CONGRATULATIONS-FELICITACIONES-AUGURI TO THEM ALL, AND THEIR FAMILIES!
NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish:
Ashley, Kayana
Bosques, Timothy
Brito, Aileen
Calderón, Kathia
Cecere, Jack
Dawkins, Raymona
Desvarieux, Tatyana
Elvir-Bulnes, Lucy
García Amaya, Jason
Grados, Nicole
Hernandez, Erika
Jean, Christopher
McKenzie, Troi
McKinney, Abighail
Mejía, Evis Manuel
Mejía, Irvin
Mendez, Alex
Morgan, Angela
Pierre, Catherine
Romero, Bryan*
Valladares, Edwin
Varela, Gabriela
Ventura, Melvin
NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Italian:
*Bryan Romero will receive an additional Seal of Biliteracy for Italian
QUARAN'TUNE' PLAYLIST
NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL? QUARANTEACHERS
-ISAAC NEWTON DISCOVERED CALCULUS WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
-WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WROTE "KING LEAR" WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
-YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO UNMUTE YOUR COMPUTER'S MICROPHONE DURING A ZOOM MEETING WHILE IN QUARANTINE.
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FELIZ SEMANA DEL IDIOMA MARZO 2-6, 2020
https://www.amgnational.org/national-foreign-language-week.html
FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS AN ART FORM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX3obZ0lXoU
2020 Oscar winner!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZy1_J6z1S8
Foreign Language Requirements for College Admissions: https://houstonfamilymagazine.com/features/foreign-language-requirement-for-college-admissions/
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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR JANUARY 25, 2020
chinesenewyear.net/
¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! AUGURI! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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DECEMBER 2019
Las festividades que muchos celebran durante el mes de diciembre son para la mayoría, un tiempo de paz y alegría. Ya sea con la familia o con compañeros escolares o laborales, esta época festiva nos recuerda mejores momentos en nuestras vidas y nos ofrece la oportunidad de reflexionar y perdonar a aquellos que nos han hecho mal; inclusive nosotros mismos. También es el tiempo de agradecer y valorar a quiénes tenemos en nuestras vidas.
El departamento de Idiomas y Mercadeo les desea a todos nuestros lectores, paz y armonía durante esta época. Que el año entrante les traiga un nuevo comienzo y nos ayude a todos a reflexionar en todo lo bueno que tiene la vida.
Adiós al odio y al egoísmo. Adiós a la desesperanza y el despotismo. Adiós a la tristeza y la soledad.
Bienvenidos sean el amor y la gratitud. Bienvenidos sean la esperanza y la justicia. Bienvenidos sean la felicidad y la unión.
FELICES FIESTAS DE PARTE DE TODOS NOSOTROS Y UN BIENAVENTURADO 2020
The festivities that many celebrate during the month of December are for the majority, a time of peace and joy. Whether with the family or with school or work colleagues, this festive time reminds us of better moments in our lives and offers us the opportunity to reflect and forgive those who have done us wrong; even ourselves. It is also the time to thank and value who we have in our lives.
The Department of World Languages, ENL & Business would like to wish all our readers peace and harmony during this time. May the next year bring you a new beginning and help us all to reflect on all the good things in life.
Goodbye to hate and selfishness. Goodbye to despair and despotism. Goodbye to sadness and loneliness.
Welcome be love and gratitude. Welcome be hope and justice. Welcome be happiness and union.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AND A WELCOMED 2020
I festeggiamenti che molti celebrano durante il mese di dicembre sono per la maggioranza, un momento di pace e gioia. Sia con la famiglia o con la scuola o con i partner di lavoro, questa stagione delle vacanze ci ricorda i momenti migliori della nostra vita e ci offre l'opportunità di riflettere e perdonare coloro che ci hanno fatto del male; anche noi stessi. È anche il momento di ringraziare e valorizzare chi abbiamo nella nostra vita.
Il Dipartimento di Lingue e Marketing augura a tutti i nostri lettori pace e armonia durante questo periodo. Possa il prossimo anno portarti un nuovo inizio e aiutarci a riflettere su tutte le cose belle della vita.
Addio all'odio e all'egoismo. Addio alla disperazione e al dispotismo. Addio alla tristezza e alla solitudine.
Benvenuto, sii amore e gratitudine. Benvenuto sia speranza e giustizia. Benvenuto sia felicità e unione.
BUONE VACANZE DA TUTTI GLI STATI UNITI E UN BENVENUTO 2020
SPANISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhazpEdCN0
ENGLISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N_NPUDUiQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3YBHgzQLP8
ITALIAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah637P0_cts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaWURedGpo
K12 Learning Liftoff: https://www.learningliftoff.com/9-winter-holidays-around-the-world/
WordlStrides: https://worldstrides.com/blog/2015/12/december-holidays-around-the-world/
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OCTOBER 2019
The month of October welcomes us with fine weather and a very recognizable national celebration:
Italian Heritage Month.
The department is excited about this celebration and has several activities planned amid all our academic endeavors. Check out Mrs. Q’s Scavenger Hunt Contest out in the International Hallway by the Language classrooms!
Italian Queries for FUN!!!:
- https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/italian-heritage/
- http://www.pbs.org/the-italian-americans/home/
- http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/ciao-italia/
SEPTEMBER 2019-2020
WELCOME BACK!!!
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students,
Our K-12 Department for LOTE, Business & ENL made spectacular progress last year.
The 2018-2019 ELL enrollment for the Malverne School District comprised 2.6 percent of our entire Student Body. To further detail this component: 45 out of 1,711 students were ELLs, and 93 percent (42/45) of these students were determined to fall below the NYS/Federal poverty level.
ELLs that achieve “commanding” or “exit” status for the State of New York average 9.5 percent every year. This year, 45.5 percent (20/44) students in our District exited the ELL program. This 45.5 percent puts the Malverne ELLs a full 36 points higher than the New York State average.
Special consideration must be given to the fact that our District has measured significant academic performance in students who have been in the United States for less than a year. Last year, we enrolled twenty-four recently arrived immigrant students. These new arrivals constitute nearly half, or 45 percent, of our ELL population. Of those tested, 79 percent (19/24) improved by one language level or more. This is considerably higher than the NYS average.
Our graduation rate for both current and former ELLs remains at 100 percent.
Currently, we anticipate to enroll 30 to 40 percent more ELLs in the upcoming school year. We are preparing for this contingency and aim to effectively incorporate them into the existing programs.
We aptly prepared all of our English Language Learners to sit for a myriad of mandated Regents Exams in June and August of 2019. The ELL passing rate for most Regents Exams was impressively high. Our objective is to continue providing high-quality instruction to the students in all Regents subject areas, via integrated classes and the after-school Bilingual Homework Center. Our current and former ELLs also enrolled in Heritage classes, which helps with second language acquisition and SAT vocabulary.
The Seal of Biliteracy award program graduated twenty-three Malverne Seniors. Twenty-two seniors obtained the Spanish Seal, and one senior obtained both: the Spanish and Italian Seals of Biliteracy. This reflects a high achievement when considering the size of our District.
Our AP Spanish Exams successfully met the New York State average. (17/23: a passing rate of 74 percent).
More than one hundred students took the LOTE/FLACS exams (World Languages) in June of 2019, and Malverne maintained a passing rate well above 95 percent. (LOTE A SPA=97%; LOTE B SPA=96%; LOTE A/B ITA= 100%)
We continue to manage and develop the LOTE/ENL/Business curricula for the upcoming school year. Teachers revised the curriculum this summer for our AP courses and ENL integrated classes. Our goal is to use AP College Board approved authors in the lower level classes by incorporating excerpts or short novels. This approach can help students become familiarized with the language and have a better understanding of literary genre styles for these authors, once they achieve AP levels.
Incoming Kindergarten English Language Learners at The Maurice W. Downing Elementary School enjoyed six full weeks of learning and fun this summer. We also received a large donation of bilingual children books from a local school (The Renaissance Charter School, NYC), which will be distributed to the elementary schools this Fall.
Overall, our Department is proud of the progress we have achieved thus far. Our aim is to continue to improve upon our achievements, enhance our programs where practicable, and implement new instructional strategies this year.
Wishing everyone another successful school year!!!
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JUNE 2018-2019
The following 23 Malverne High School students will be awarded on their diploma, the NYS Seal of Biliteracy upon Graduation (2019):
CONGRATULATIONS-FELICITACIONES-AUGURI TO THEM ALL, AND THEIR FAMILIES!
NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish:
Ashley, Kayana
Bosques, Timothy
Brito, Aileen
Calderón, Kathia
Cecere, Jack
Dawkins, Raymona
Desvarieux, Tatyana
Elvir-Bulnes, Lucy
García Amaya, Jason
Grados, Nicole
Hernandez, Erika
Jean, Christopher
McKenzie, Troi
McKinney, Abighail
Mejía, Evis Manuel
Mejía, Irvin
Mendez, Alex
Morgan, Angela
Pierre, Catherine
Romero, Bryan*
Valladares, Edwin
Varela, Gabriela
Ventura, Melvin
NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Italian:
*Bryan Romero will receive an additional Seal of Biliteracy for Italian
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SPRING 2018-2019
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO 2019
As promised, and in honor of those who have braved an epic battle to protect what belongs to them, here are short narratives from some of our students. Within, the authors describe their personal battle to preserve their identity and their roots, while embracing a new life which oftentimes can be a daunting and lonesome uncharted road.
Coming from El Salvador
by, Kemberly Gomez
6th grade
One time when I was brave was when I came from El Salvador to the United States. I came with my sister Raquel and my aunt on May 14, 2014. Raquel and I felt scared. We took a car to the border of Mexico and Guatemala. We slept there one night. Next, we took a car to the border of Mexico and Texas. Raquel and I were tired. Then we took an airplane from Texas to Atlanta and another plane from Atlanta to New York. My father was at the airport. We felt happy because we were with our father. I was still scared because I did not speak or understand English. In September, I went to school. I felt nervous because I did not have friends. Now I speak a little English, and I have some friends. Now I am less scared. I learn English every day.
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Coming to the United States
by, Nicole Grados
8th grade
Have you ever gotten used to a country, but then you get the news that you have to move to another? It wouldn't be the same because there will be a different language and very different people. How would you feel?
I felt very disappointed and very upset because I was told to move to the United States and live there. I was eight years old.
I felt like this decision was too soon. 't was very different for me because I had to learn a completely different language that I barely knew. When my parents told me I had to go to school, I was very scared. I had the feeling that I wasn't going to make friends or even learn English. Time passed by, and it was time for the first day of school. I was very nervous. Luckily my cousin went to the same school. She helped me learn where to go and what to do. But the thing is she was in second grade, and I was in first grade. I was supposed to be in second grade, but they said couldn't because of my age. I was very lucky though. I made a friend, and she only spoke English, meanwhile I spoke Spanish. But it was kind of her to try to speak Spanish with me. We became good friends. Later on I was told I would be put in ESL, ESL was very helpful for me because it taught me more English — how to read, how to write, and how to speak it. School was very hard for me. It required a lot of learning for me since I didn't know any English. I was very shy. For example, when I had to go to the bathroom during school, I wouldn't say anything at all. I never talked in class, and didn't even talk to anybody but my cousin and the friend I made. For gym and most of my classes I never participated, not even in math where it was just numbers. I would always fail my tests because I wouldn't get what it was saying. After school I would go home and get my homework out and not understand it at all. Not even a word. It was very difficult, and my parents didn't know either because they didn't know much English back then. So what I would do is call my sister and have her help me. She made me understand what to do.
Later on, my parents told me that we were moving somewhere else. I was upset because I had already gotten used to the school I was in. But I couldn't do anything about it. So I moved and went to Davison Avenue. I made a lot of friends there because there were many Hispanic people. In Davison, I got used to it very fast because of the friends I made and also because it was fun! In Davison, I was more open and less shy. This allowed me to talk more and mostly participate in my class. I would always participate in math and had a race with my friends on who would raise their hand first and get picked. My friend Alex and I would be the ones to always get picked. We have been friends since second grade, and we still are. Even though I didn't speak English my ESL teacher told me I was improving in my reading, writing, and speaking. I was very proud of myself. Now since I'm in eighth grade, I can read, write, and speak English very well. If I didn't, I wouldn't even be writing this! I can say I'm very proud of myself and so are my English and ESL teachers!
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This month welcomes us with fine weather and two recognized national celebrations:
Hispanic Heritage Month & Italian Heritage Month.
Both occur during the months of September & October. The department is excited about them and has several activities planned amid all our academic endeavors. See below for two wonderful opportunities to win some money for your college fund (Middle School & High School Students). They are both due October 31st so you still have some time.
Also, don’t forget to check out Mrs. Q’s Scavenger Hunt Contest out in the International Hallway by the Language classrooms!
Contests: IACE (Italian) & ALTICE (Hispanic)
Italian Queries:
Hispanic Queries:
September 2018
Welcome parents, students, and staff to a new school year! The 2018-2019 academic year promises many positive changes for Malverne. A new school infrastructure awaits most of you, where you will be greeted by new faces and witness changes firsthand. Our new Chairperson’s Office is on the second floor and next to the Main Office. Find us behind all the State-of-the-Art Technology!
During the Summer and thanks to a myriad of active programs, students advanced to the next level. Malverne’s teachers were also busy preparing students entering Kindergarten for September. Our Statewide Language Exams for non-native speakers successfully met the required passing-rate within the upper ranges. 26% of the District’s English Language Learners successfully exited language learning, and at 16% higher than the rest of New York State. Both, the Advanced Placement Program and the Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrated positive gains.
Whether you are entering a new building or enjoying new experiences, one thing always remains the same: Malverne is a place one can call home. I felt its warm welcome the first day I walked into the Middle School for an interview ten years ago, and I can still feel it today.
The Malverne academic community beats with one heart and embraces you, no matter which school you ultimately attend. To highlight this unified and open culture, our next Newsletter will publish student-authored reflections about Malverne. We will also include student commentary about living in the United States for the first time.
Hasta Pronto!
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Spring 2018
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students,
As teachers, we see the learning accomplishments of our students since September. Strengthening connections with them are important to foster growth, self-expression, and confidence.
Beginning learners of language can communicate basic needs and expressions by now. Experienced bilingual students can write, persuade and inform in an almost proficient way.
Children develop language in the classroom, at home, and in the experiences they have. Our students traveled to their homelands during the winter and spring holiday vacations. Others traveled to fascinating places around the world. In some cases, children wanted to reunite with their loved ones. Some traveled out of necessity. The rest wanted to explore the world!
Students brought back fond memories and a refreshed body, spirit, and mind to class. All necessary for the gargantuan load of exams and wrapping up of the school year.
Take a moment to ask students about their trips. Encourage them to bring pictures, drawings, and postcards. Allow them to talk about themselves and the places they visited. Doing this will foster their individual growth and further improve teacher-student relationships. It can also encourage children to express themselves in more than one language.
SPRING 2018-2019
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO 2019
As promised, and in honor of those who have braved an epic battle to protect what belongs to them, here are short narratives from some of our students. Within, the authors describe their personal battle to preserve their identity and their roots, while embracing a new life which oftentimes can be a daunting and lonesome uncharted road.
Coming from El Salvador
by, Kemberly Gomez
6th grade
One time when I was brave was when I came from El Salvador to the United States. I came with my sister Raquel and my aunt on May 14, 2014. Raquel and I felt scared. We took a car to the border of Mexico and Guatemala. We slept there one night. Next, we took a car to the border of Mexico and Texas. Raquel and I were tired. Then we took an airplane from Texas to Atlanta and another plane from Atlanta to New York. My father was at the airport. We felt happy because we were with our father. I was still scared because I did not speak or understand English. In September, I went to school. I felt nervous because I did not have friends. Now I speak a little English, and I have some friends. Now I am less scared. I learn English every day.
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Coming to the United States
by, Nicole Grados
8th grade
Have you ever gotten used to a country, but then you get the news that you have to move to another? It wouldn't be the same because there will be a different language and very different people. How would you feel?
I felt very disappointed and very upset because I was told to move to the United States and live there. I was eight years old.
I felt like this decision was too soon. 't was very different for me because I had to learn a completely different language that I barely knew. When my parents told me I had to go to school, I was very scared. I had the feeling that I wasn't going to make friends or even learn English. Time passed by, and it was time for the first day of school. I was very nervous. Luckily my cousin went to the same school. She helped me learn where to go and what to do. But the thing is she was in second grade, and I was in first grade. I was supposed to be in second grade, but they said couldn't because of my age. I was very lucky though. I made a friend, and she only spoke English, meanwhile I spoke Spanish. But it was kind of her to try to speak Spanish with me. We became good friends. Later on I was told I would be put in ESL, ESL was very helpful for me because it taught me more English — how to read, how to write, and how to speak it. School was very hard for me. It required a lot of learning for me since I didn't know any English. I was very shy. For example, when I had to go to the bathroom during school, I wouldn't say anything at all. I never talked in class, and didn't even talk to anybody but my cousin and the friend I made. For gym and most of my classes I never participated, not even in math where it was just numbers. I would always fail my tests because I wouldn't get what it was saying. After school I would go home and get my homework out and not understand it at all. Not even a word. It was very difficult, and my parents didn't know either because they didn't know much English back then. So what I would do is call my sister and have her help me. She made me understand what to do.
Later on, my parents told me that we were moving somewhere else. I was upset because I had already gotten used to the school I was in. But I couldn't do anything about it. So I moved and went to Davison Avenue. I made a lot of friends there because there were many Hispanic people. In Davison, I got used to it very fast because of the friends I made and also because it was fun! In Davison, I was more open and less shy. This allowed me to talk more and mostly participate in my class. I would always participate in math and had a race with my friends on who would raise their hand first and get picked. My friend Alex and I would be the ones to always get picked. We have been friends since second grade, and we still are. Even though I didn't speak English my ESL teacher told me I was improving in my reading, writing, and speaking. I was very proud of myself. Now since I'm in eighth grade, I can read, write, and speak English very well. If I didn't, I wouldn't even be writing this! I can say I'm very proud of myself and so are my English and ESL teachers!
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This month welcomes us with fine weather and two recognized national celebrations:
Hispanic Heritage Month & Italian Heritage Month.
Both occur during the months of September & October. The department is excited about them and has several activities planned amid all our academic endeavors. See below for two wonderful opportunities to win some money for your college fund (Middle School & High School Students). They are both due October 31st so you still have some time.
Also, don’t forget to check out Mrs. Q’s Scavenger Hunt Contest out in the International Hallway by the Language classrooms!
Contests: IACE (Italian) & ALTICE (Hispanic)
Italian Queries:
- https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/italian-heritage/
- http://www.pbs.org/the-italian-americans/home/
- http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/ciao-italia/
Hispanic Queries:
- http://www.pbs.org/program/hispanic-heritage-awards/
- https://wfsu.org/education/education_post/hispanic-heritage-elementary/
- https://wfsu.org/education/education_post/hispanic-heritage-high-school/
September 2018
Welcome parents, students, and staff to a new school year! The 2018-2019 academic year promises many positive changes for Malverne. A new school infrastructure awaits most of you, where you will be greeted by new faces and witness changes firsthand. Our new Chairperson’s Office is on the second floor and next to the Main Office. Find us behind all the State-of-the-Art Technology!
During the Summer and thanks to a myriad of active programs, students advanced to the next level. Malverne’s teachers were also busy preparing students entering Kindergarten for September. Our Statewide Language Exams for non-native speakers successfully met the required passing-rate within the upper ranges. 26% of the District’s English Language Learners successfully exited language learning, and at 16% higher than the rest of New York State. Both, the Advanced Placement Program and the Seal of Biliteracy, demonstrated positive gains.
Whether you are entering a new building or enjoying new experiences, one thing always remains the same: Malverne is a place one can call home. I felt its warm welcome the first day I walked into the Middle School for an interview ten years ago, and I can still feel it today.
The Malverne academic community beats with one heart and embraces you, no matter which school you ultimately attend. To highlight this unified and open culture, our next Newsletter will publish student-authored reflections about Malverne. We will also include student commentary about living in the United States for the first time.
Hasta Pronto!
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Spring 2018
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students,
As teachers, we see the learning accomplishments of our students since September. Strengthening connections with them are important to foster growth, self-expression, and confidence.
Beginning learners of language can communicate basic needs and expressions by now. Experienced bilingual students can write, persuade and inform in an almost proficient way.
Children develop language in the classroom, at home, and in the experiences they have. Our students traveled to their homelands during the winter and spring holiday vacations. Others traveled to fascinating places around the world. In some cases, children wanted to reunite with their loved ones. Some traveled out of necessity. The rest wanted to explore the world!
Students brought back fond memories and a refreshed body, spirit, and mind to class. All necessary for the gargantuan load of exams and wrapping up of the school year.
Take a moment to ask students about their trips. Encourage them to bring pictures, drawings, and postcards. Allow them to talk about themselves and the places they visited. Doing this will foster their individual growth and further improve teacher-student relationships. It can also encourage children to express themselves in more than one language.
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