Bubbles!

We read a fun book titled Bubbles! Then, we created bubbles of our own! 

December Spirit Project

Our December community service project is our annual “Giving Tree”.   Join me in donating used coats, as well as new hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves. Donations can be placed in the blue bin in the foyer. All Items will be donated to Hart’s Coat Crusade for distribution to the needy in our community.  Thanks for helping make winter a little warmer for those in need!

November Spirit Project!

Toys for Tots

Our November spirit project is the Firefighters’ Toy Program.  Students are asked to bring a NEW toy to donate to the toy program, which will benefit local children during the month of November.  Each class will walk to the fire station on Saron Drive late in the month and students will have the opportunity to present their toys to the firefighters!  This is the fourth year of participation for VPE. Students may bring in their toys beginning November 11th.  Toys will be kept in the classrooms until we walk to the fire station! No stuffed animals please.

We Can!

Check out the Little Bird Tale story we created when we were learning about action words! Click the link below to see our story!

We Can!

Read, Read, Read!

All of the ELL groups have been working on reading great fiction and non-fiction books!  We have also been comparing and contrasting the features of fiction and non-fiction books
Reading the great books on Raz-Kids is a super way to practice the reading skills we are working on. 
Check it out at:
Raz-Kids

Let me know if you need help logging on!

Watch and Learn with ELF!

Check out the GREAT YouTube videos from ELF (Everyone Loves Fun)!  They have tons of great videos to help you learn how to read, spell, and say new vocabulary words! Just click on the link below!

ELF YouTube Videos

Take some time to watch and learn!

Welcome Back!

We are off to a great start in ELL this year! We have a few new students joining us and are so happy that they are a part of VPE!

This year our blog will be a place to share and showcase our hard work.  Our blog is also full of great resources to use at home.  Check out the list of resources under the Great Resources for ELL Students and Families heading.  Please check back often to see some of our great work!

Great New Resource!

Check out this great free online resource!  It would be great for practicing English vocabulary at home! Click the Language Guide link below.

Language Guide

The Lion and The Mouse

We learned about fables.  Fables are fiction stories where animals talk and we learn a lesson about how to be a better person. Check out our story!  Click the links to hear us read!

Read by Alex and Yuzuki
Read by Ahmad, Brian, Jacob, and Leo

Jane Goodall's Life with The Chimpanzees

Check out the Little Bird Tale that the 2nd and 3rd graders made about Jane Goodall's life! Click the link:  
Jane Goodall's Life with The Chimpanzees

Apple Pie!

We made apple pie!

 

First we read a book about how to make apple pie.  Then, we decide to make our own pie! Here is what we did: 

Look at our fun aprons!

First we cut the apples carefully!



Next, we mixed the apples, cinnamon, and sugar.



Then, we patted out our biscuit dough.

Next, we pressed our pies closed.

Finally, we enjoyed our pie! Yum!

Sushi Time!

While reading about Japanese culture, some classmates taught us how to use chopsticks and eat vegetable sushi. Yum!

Parts of Speech Rap

Check out our Parts of Speech Rap! Watch and learn all about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs!

ACCESS testing has begun!

           Students who are currently in ELL classes, students who have previously been in ELL classes, and students who were tested for ELL but did not need extra support in English will be tested. This test will help your child show their English proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
           I will be testing all ELL students through the end of this week.  Due to the testing schedule, we will not have regular ELL classes until I have completed all of the testing.  The scores from the ACCESS test will be sent home in the spring. Please encourage your child to do their very best!  If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks for your help in encouraging your child!