The Monthly Update #2

1. Students and Families invited to HEB ISD College & Career Fair on Monday, September 18, 2023

Register now: bit.ly/HEBcollegefairbarcode2023

2. ESL Adult Class Registration is Closed!

September 5th begins our HEB ISD ESL Adult Class Program. I'm looking forward to a successful 23-24 academic year. We had a great turnout and a long waiting list, and according to first come, first served, our classes filled up in the blink of an eye. Thank you, parents, for your determination to improve your English to support your children.

3. Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks is Sep. 18, 2023

Calendar.

We are looking for parent representative volunteers that have a child participating in the Bilingual or ESL program and can be part of the LPACs. This parent will be present at our LPAC meetings to help us advocate for our students. Read more about what is the LPAC here.

Parent must have a child in either the Bilingual/ESL program, they can not be an employee of the district.

Campuses will hold their LPAC meetings once every 3 weeks and they can last anywhere between 30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the type of meeting and the number of students that are being LPACed. At the end of the year, those meetings will be the longest because we LPAC every single EB student on campus.

If you can help us out, please contact:

Enri Butler

Coordinator of ESL/Bilingual/Dual Language

HEB ISD

817-399-2059

enributler@hebisd.edu

As many of you know, we will lead a group of students on a once‐in‐a‐lifetime educational tour to Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah in March of 2024. This trip offers a wealth of opportunities for learning outside the classroom and for personal growth, and this will be a fun, safe, and easy way for students to see the world with their friends. I hope you can join us!

We will be hosting a parent meeting so you can learn more about our tour itinerary, the sign-up process, and payment options:

Date: Wednesday, Sept 6
Time: 6:00 PM

Grade level of the students: 9-12

Location: BCTEA (Buinger Career & Technology Education Academy) Cafeteria

Address: GENE A. BUINGER ACADEMY BLDG E 6017, 1849 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022

If you would like a sneak peek of the itinerary before the meeting, please visit our trip website, www.explorica.com/Haddad-3510, and click "I'm interested" to share your information with us. We'll keep you updated about this incredible trip, including parent meeting details and deadline reminders so that you won't miss a thing. When you are ready to enroll, click "Sign up now."

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

Enroll online at:

https://www.explorica.com/Haddas-3510

Program Leaders: Tamara Haddad, Fatina Jalambo, and Ibtissam Attie

If you have any more questions, feel free to contact Tamara Haddad.

Email: tamarahaddad@hebisd.edu

National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. Wikipedia

The HHSC suicide prevention wallet card is a downloadable resource guide that provides more information about warning signs and how to help. The card is available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).

The Crisis Text Line provides access to free counseling through text messaging 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Text TX to 741741.

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to offer guidance and assistance for people experiencing thoughts of suicide and their loved ones.

In July the NSPL launched its new three-digit number, 988, to increase accessibility of mental health and crisis care across the United States.

Welcome to the web portal designed to provide you and your family with information and resources in the pages below to ensure the academic success of your child.

Websites for At-Home Learning For Students

ESL is an intensive English language instruction program provided by ESL certified teachers who are trained in effective second language acquisition methods. The goal of ESL programs is for English learners to attain full proficiency in English in order to participate equitably in school.

Check out these great resources.

• USA Learns FREE Online ESL Classes

  
  

• Adult Education and Literacy By County in Texas (Tarrant County)
  

• Tarrant County College-ESL Classes
  

• Tarrant Literacy Coalition-Adult ESL Classes
  

  Adult ESL Classes

• Workforce Solutions-English Language Acquisition Classes
  

  English Language Acquisition (ESL Classes)

• Fort Worth Library English Conversation Classes

• Lewisville Public Library-ESL Classes

• North Richland Hills Library-ESL Classes

• North Texas Guide to Free and Low Cost ESL Classes

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Why Do We Have Separate Engagement Activities for Bilingual, Emergent Bilingual, and Immigrant Families?

HEB ISD believes that student achievement for ALL students requires substantial family engagement opportunities. We also believe that families of bilingual students, Emergent Bilingual or (ESL) students, and immigrant students need specialized engagement activities and strategies to overcome language obstacles on their family's educational journey. Family engagement and outreach services for these students and their families in these three groups are available using Title III funds. This newsletter is how we will communicate our activities and resource information. Check back frequently for updates throughout the year!