Tornillo ISD
2nd Annual English Learner Conference
Tornillo ISD welcomes you to our 2nd Annual EL Conference.
Thank you for participating in a day full of learning. Our teachers and administrators welcome you to engage in fun and interesting activities to promote the higher socio-cultural, linguistic, and academic outcomes of our students.
Tornillo ISD le da la bienvenida a la Segunda Conferencia Anual para padres de estudiantes aprendiendo Ingles.
Gracias por participar en un día lleno de aprendizaje. Nuestros maestros y administradores lo invitan a participar en actividades interesantes y divertidas para promover y aumentar los resultados académicos, linguisticos y socio-culturales de nuestros estudiantes.
EVENT 1 8:00AM - 8:30AM
Elementary Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Pedregon, Mr. Arenas
Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lopez will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in PK-2nd grade classrooms.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527417489?pwd=aVZGYmtHdnhKTmx5ZExtR0U0MllJQT09
Intermediate Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. DeLaRosa
Mrs. DeLaRosa will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 3rd – 5th
Part 1
https://shorts.flipgrid.com/watch/12749064110866902
Part 2
Junior High and High School Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mr. Tristan, Mrs. Otero, Mrs. Aguilar
Mr. Marco Tristan will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 6th – 12th
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881310277
Meeting ID: 848 8131 0277
EVENT 2 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Before & After Characters
Domain: Reading
Audience: PK-2nd grade
Presenters: Mrs. Delgado, Mrs. Erives, Ms. Mena
Join us for a morning of reading and learn how to increase students’ English reading ability by learning how to ask the right questions. You will be able to enjoy this session as a family.
Favor de acompañarnos para una mañana de lectura para compartir en familia. Aprendera estrategias para como mejorar la lectura en Ingles de su niño.
Materials: Character Sheet/Hoja de Personajes
Have pencil and colors ready to use/lapiz o colores listos para usar
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89956765417?pwd=d2hUVlpKREVrR1NIdi8zZ2V3OWJvUT09
Meeting ID: 899 5676 5417
Passcode: Lectura
Creating Mental Images Through Listening - Crear Imganes Mentales a Traves de Escuchar
Domain: Listening
Audience: Pk- 12th
Presenters: 3rd Grade teachers
Students and parents will be listening to a series of steps and will be drawing accordingly. Parents and students will be sharing their art though a Nearpod lesson. Nearpod Code will be given in meeting.
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Orgullosamente hispana e hispano
Domain: Writing
Audience: PK – 12th
Presenters: Junior High ELAR Dept.
Come participate in a Nearpod where we take a closer look at Hispanic traditions and what makes us proud to be Hispanic.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81991304353
Meeting ID: 819 9130 4353
Speaking strategies to build language at home
Domain: Speaking
Audience: K – 12th
Presenters: High School ELAR Dept.
We will explore and discuss how we can use APPs and activities to encourage families to speak English at home.
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EVENT 3 10:00AM - 10:30AM
Elementary Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Pedregon, Mr. Arenas
Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lopez will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in PK-2nd grade classrooms.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527417489?pwd=aVZGYmtHdnhKTmx5ZExtR0U0MllJQT09
Intermediate Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. DeLaRosa
Mrs. DeLaRosa will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 3rd – 5th
Part 1
https://shorts.flipgrid.com/watch/12749064110866902
Part 2
Junior High and High School Principal Address – Program Design
Domain: Speaking
Audience: K -12th
Presenters: High School Math Dept.
Teachers will be going over how to interpret word problems we encounter everyday. We will give ideas about how to ask about how to start a conversation about the math even if you don't know how to solve it.
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EVENT 4 11:00AM - 11:45
Frida Kahlo – Self Portrait
Domain: Listening
Audience: PK – 12th
Presenters: 4th Grade Teachers
Frida Kahlo Read Aloud Biography
Parents & students will answer questions through an interactive game. Students and parents will create self-portrait.
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Manipulating Sounds
Domain: Reading
Audience: PK – 1st Grade
Presenters: Ms. Salcido & Mrs. Trujillo
Join us for a make and take session. We will be doing some alphabet activities/games that you may use at home to help your child be on their way to become good readers.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82945524458?pwd=Z2RGaUxiNHYrYjNvN0RSeURDQjBQZz09
Meeting ID: 829 4552 4458
Passcode: 110498
Writing from the Heart
Domain: Writing
Audience: 3rd – 12th
Presenters: Junior High Math Dept.
Parents and students will be collaborating to create a two-voice poem about a topic that is dear to their hearts
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86439995755?pwd=R2lUSmVuMXNNbGpCeVlTbHVCcUhudz09
Meeting ID: 864 3999 5755
Passcode: coyote321
Hablemos de Matematicas!
Domain: Speaking
Audience: K -12th
Presenters: High School Math Dept.
Teachers will be going over how to interpret word problems we encounter everyday. We will give ideas about how to ask about how to start a conversation about the math even if you don't know how to solve it.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84182061447?pwd=Mk04dHlxTmpGeTA5aFNNdEpOTjB5dz09
EVENT 5 12:00PM -12:30PM
Elementary Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Pedregon, Mr. Arenas
Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lopez will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in PK-2nd grade classrooms.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527417489?pwd=aVZGYmtHdnhKTmx5ZExtR0U0MllJQT09
Passcode: 984232
Intermediate Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. DeLaRosa
Mrs. DeLaRosa will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 3rd – 5th
Part 1
https://shorts.flipgrid.com/watch/12749064110866902
Part 2
Junior High and High School Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mr. Tristan, Mrs. Otero, Mrs. Aguilar
Mr. Marco Tristan will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 6th – 12th
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881310277
Meeting ID: 848 8131 0277
EVENT 6 1:00PM - 1:45PM
Las Raíces de Mi Cultura/My Roots, My Culture
Domain: Reading
Audience: PK-12th Grade
Presenters: Mrs. Mendez, Ms. Nelson- Kinder & Mrs. Rodriguez
Acompáñenos mientras exploramos y
profundizamos en nuestras raíces culturales.
Join us as we explore and dive deep into our cultural roots.
Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87092440473?pwd=bjNXbG1OUHpJcGxrMjB5bEJXa2ppZz09
Freeze Dance
Domain: Listening
Audience: Pk – 12th
Presenters: 5th Grade teachers
This game requires kids/adults to listen for the music stopping AND to stop their bodies (like musical chairs).
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83524288437?pwd=Mmp4YmJzSnFEcVE2N01FUTdyRHJrZz09
Meeting ID: 835 2428 8437
Passcode: VivaMexico
Why the good looks? Science Tree
Domain: Writing
Audience: 1st – 12th
Presenters: Junior High Science Dept.
Participants will conduct a science investigation that will require them to identify selected physical characteristics.
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Understanding Science with Cognates
Domain: Speaking
Audience: 1st – 12th
Presenters: High School Science Dept.
We will review how science terms in Spanish are very similar to English terms, and how knowing the relationships helps us better understand.
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Meeting ID: 818 0904 3781
Passcode: 367773
EVENT 7 2:00PM - 2:30PM
Elementary Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Pedregon, Mr. Arenas
Elementary Principal, Mrs. Lopez will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in PK-2nd grade classrooms.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89527417489?pwd=aVZGYmtHdnhKTmx5ZExtR0U0MllJQT09
Passcode: 984232
Intermediate Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mrs. DeLaRosa
Mrs. DeLaRosa will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 3rd – 5th
Part 1
https://shorts.flipgrid.com/watch/12749064110866902
Part 2
Junior High and High School Principal Address – Program Design
Audience: Parents & Community Members
Presenters: Mr. Tristan, Mrs. Otero, Mrs. Aguilar
Mr. Marco Tristan will explain and describe the Dual Language Model used in grades 6th – 12th
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84881310277
Meeting ID: 848 8131 0277
EVENT 8 3:00PM - 3:45PM
Literature is Back!
Domain: Reading
Audience: PK-12th grade
Presenters: Ms. Garcia, Mrs. Ruiz, Ms. Santillana
Join us for look at the best digital resources for reading and also what questions to be asking.
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"Guess Who??"
Domain: Listening
Audience: PK – 12th grade
Presenters: Specialty Teacher and Instructional Coach
Listen carefully to sketch characters on your sketchbook/paper. Who will it be?
Materials needed: Paper and pencil
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81053764367
Meeting ID: 810 5376 4367
VIP Interview
Domain: Writing
Audience: K – 12th
Presenters: Junior High Social Studies Dept.
Students will learn the skills to be able to interview their grandparents or parents and share their thoughts.
Join Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534999193
Meeting ID: 865 3499 9193
America's founding documents
Domain: Speaking
Audience: K – 12th
Presenters: High School Social Studies Dept.
Participants will have a discussion about the similarities and differences with our documents and Mexican documents.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88583967689?pwd=MndsYjl2TjJkV0ZPMERyNGJCTnViUT09
Meeting ID: 885 8396 7689
Passcode: 760754
EVENT 9 4:00PM - 5:00PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Dr. Elena Izquierdo
Professor in Bilingual/Dual Language/Biliteracy/English Learner Education. Research and specializations focus on district-wide implementation of Dual Language Bilingual Education, Biliteracy; and in ELL Schooling. Directs Literacy/Biliteracy Camp for public school students and America Reads, Provost Faculty Fellow for Community Engagement.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84180806614?pwd=QmpYdE1ad0hHSGJ1VlNGdkFveXhpdz09
Meeting ID: 841 8080 6614
Census Information
Tornillo ISD area census response rates are only at about 44%! Please make sure that Tornillo gets the resources our community needs by filling out the 2020 Census at 2020census.gov before September 30th!
¡El porcentaje de respuestas al censo en Tornillo ISD es sólo 44%! Por favor completa el Censo 2020 en 2020census.gov/es y ayuda a que Tornillo reciba los recursos que tanto necesitamos. ¡Complétalo antes del 30 de septiembre!