English Language Learners

* Our Annual Picnic will be on May 15th from 12:00-2:00. All family members are welcome to attend. Students will need a packed lunch on this day too. (Or families can bring their lunch to the picnic.)

*Also, on May 15th, after the picnic our school will be having our first Parade of Nations. More information on that coming soon! Please check your child's red Friday Folder.

*English Proficiency test results will be available at the beginning of May!

Spanish:

Nahely Martinez Torres (nkmartineztorres@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-6383)

*Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Johnson also speak Spanish.

Pashto, Farsi, Dari, Tajik, Urdu, Hindi, Chinese: To be Determined.

Arabic:

Rana Corey (rrcorey@mpsomaha.org or 402-578-7583)

*Rana is at Montclair every Wednesday morning from 8:00-12:00. Parents are welcome to meet with her or call the school to speak with her at this time.

*We also have a para at school who can help us every day with interpretation if needed.

Ukrainian, Russian, Tamil:

Please contact Mrs. Fraser (lmfraser@mpsomaha.org) for the interpreters Montclair prefers to use.

All other languages: Contact Bastian Derichs (bderichs@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-6244).

*If you are interested in becoming an interpreter for Millard Public Schools, please contact Mrs. Fraser at lmfraser@mpsomaha.org.

We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather during Spring Break!

Be on the lookout for information about our English learner picnic and parade, field day, grade level field trips and class picnics, concerts, and other events that happen in the Spring. Make sure to check your child's red Friday Folder every Friday.

We are busy squeezing in as many English lessons as possible until the end of the year!

Please call, email, or text us using the Talking Points app with any questions or concerns,

Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Johnson

Why am I a teacher?

I am a teacher because my 8th grade English teacher was one of my favorite people in the world and I wanted to be just like her. She inspired me to be a good person, so I wanted to inspire others to be the same. Also, I love spending my days with kids! I especially love spending my days with kids who come from all over the world and who speak different languages. I love to travel, and they teach me so much about our world!

What am I excited about this year?

I'm excited to continue to create strong relationships with my students and their families. I have enjoyed hearing their stories and supporting them as they navigate living in Omaha, NE.

What do I like to do on the weekends?

I love to hike, kayak, garden, and keep honey bees with my family. You will also find me reading and practicing yoga.

Email: lmfraser@mpsomaha.org

Why am I a teacher?

I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in Fourth grade because I loved my teacher and had so much fun in her class. She made us feel safe, special, and loved every day. I want to be able to do that for the students that I teach now. I love to learn about different cultures, beliefs, and languages and want every student to feel like they belong and are loved.

What am I excited about this year?

I am excited to continue getting to know our students and families better. I am excited to watch everyones English progress and see all the great things that the kids will do this school year!

What do I like to do on the weekends?

On the weekends I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing board games, drawing, painting, and going on walks.

Email:

aajohnson1@mpsomaha.org

• Teach English to our young learners.

• Click here for the standards.

• Help to maintain our students' home languages.

• Create trusting, meaningful relationships between ourselves and our students.

• Provide a safe place for our students to form friendships with one another.

• Assist our students' families with interpretation services within the school setting.

• Celebrate the diversity and culture our students bring to Montclair and our community.

• Push In/Inclusion: The EL teacher works within the student's classroom to support them. They collaborate and co-teach with the general classroom teacher.

• Pull Out: The EL teacher works with a small group of students who are EL in the EL classroom space.

Community, Connections, and Assistance for Immigrants and Refugees:

Refugee Women Rising

Omaha Refugee Task Force

Tri-Faith Initiative

English Classes for Adults:

***There is a free English class offered at Andersen Middle School. You may call me or Bastian Derichs for more information.

Other Options:

2. Metro Community College - Contact Tammy Green tjgreen5@mccneb.edu

3. Omaha Public Library - Learn language online thru the MANGO App

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications (instructions in multiple languages)

NE English Learner Programs
Millard Public Schools
Millard EL (You can find many forms and translated school calendars here.)