Category Archives: Parent Information

Family Literacy- I Am Poems

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

One of the great benefits of being an ELL teacher is that we also have parents learning English as well.  Our school was fortunate to also have a Family Literacy program to help our student’s parents learn English along side … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten to 1st grade Summer Calendar

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

Ms. Jane made a a summer calendar of activities to help our Kindergarten students be ready for 1st grade on the first day of school in August.   There is a calendar for June, July and August.  Also there is a … Continue reading →

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Field Trips!!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

One of the special parts of being an ELL Teacher is that I have the opportunity to work with so many wonderful children in the course of a school day.  Also since I have been the Kindergarten ELL teacher for … Continue reading →

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Back Pack Extra Mile Walk is Saturday April 22, 2012!!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

Yes the Back Pack Extra Mile Walk is tomorrow at East High at 10 am.  We are meeting as a walking group around 9;15am in the building.  Helen, Deanna and I will have the West Lincoln Banner.  Be ready to … Continue reading →

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Equity Liaison notes 4/12/12 LPS Social Workers

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

Below are the notes from the Equity Liaison meeting, it was so full of wonderful information from our District Social workers it was hard to keep the notes brief.  We At the end of the notes are links to LPS … Continue reading →

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NeSA Rap

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

Yes the crazy rapper is back, our computer teacher asked the teachers at West Lincoln to say a few words to encourage our students to do their best on the upcoming state tests.  I knew the kids loved the ELDA … Continue reading →

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Back Pack Walk 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

  On April 21, 2012 LPS is hosting a Walk to raise money for the  Food Bank here in Lincoln.  Our school receives 125 food backpacks to help our students eat during the weekend. Here is a video to help … Continue reading →

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#15 ELDA Rap

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rebecca Mantonya

Last night my son was so excited because his teacher had recorded the NeSA rap we just had to watch it.  His excitement for taking test got  my brain  to thinking,  what could I do to help my ELL students … Continue reading →

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#9 Guided Reading and ELL

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rebecca Mantonya

Hello Colleagues!  Happy Friday!! Although I do not have a catchy alliteration for my ELL Updates like Amy has for Wellness, nor are they on a regular time schedule, I do hope my updates are helpful in teaching all of … Continue reading →

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#4 ELL Parent Information Night

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rebecca Mantonya

Happy Long Weekend!! I just wanted to let you all know that  the ELL team will be having an ELL Parent Information Night on Thursday, September 8 from 5:30- 6:30.  Please let your students know.  This will be for any … Continue reading →

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