
NBPS Bilingual Office Newsletter
June 14, 2023
Fifth Grade Dual Language Students
The Bilingual Office is pleased to announced that the first Dual Language Cohort at Redshaw Elementary School finished 5th Grade Dual Language. This group of students started in either PreK; Kindergarten; or 1st grade and they continued their journey towards Biliteracy in English and Spanish. Students were recognized with a classroom celebration on 6/12/2023 and they received a certificate of achievement for their hard work in completing the program. Congratulations!
New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy 2022-2023
Since 2016-2017, we have been able to implement the NJ State Seal of Biliteracy program in all of our high schools. To date, we have successfully awarded a total of 645 students with the NJ State Seal of Biliteracy for passing the approved assessment in English and in another language.
In June 2023, 82 students received the NJ State Seal of Biliteracy certificate and a blue and gold honor cord which they will wear at their graduation ceremony. As our students wear their well deserved blue and gold honor cords, we should be reminded of our district vision: “To prepare, Empower, and Inspire lifelong learners and leaders” as blue represents our school district and gold represents success and empowerment. Congratulations!
Joan M. Bornheimer Memorial Scholarship
The New Brunswick Public Schools Bilingual Department awarded the first place winner a $1,000 scholarship, along with a brand new Laptop to Angel Palma from New Brunswick Health Sciences and Technology High School. The second place winner was Chelsey Perez from New Brunswick High School who received a brand new Laptop. Both students were recognized during the awards ceremony at their respective schools.
The Joan M. Bornheimer Memorial Scholarship is made possible thanks to the contribution of district staff members that participate in the dress-down fundraisers organized by the Bilingual Office four times a year.
Thank you to everyone for their contributions and congratulations to the winners of the Joan M. Bornheimer Memorial Scholarship!
Joan M. Bornheimer Memorial Scholarship
Joan M. Bornheimer Scholarship 1st Place Winner
Joan M. Bornheimer Scholarship 2nd Place Winner
Multilingual Learners Summer Institute
Teachers who sign up to attend the Multilingual Learners’ Summer Institute will be invited to participate in one of the two lesson labs offered in October and November where participants will have the opportunity to observe a volunteer teacher implementing the techniques and strategies learned and reflect on successful content focused instructional practices for multilingual learners.
In addition, the Bilingual Office will also be presenting "Teaching Strategies and Scaffolds to Support Multilingual Learners" as part of the professional development offerings on Monday, August 21st, from 8:30 am to 2:35 pm. On this day, all staff will have the opportunity to engage in three different 1.5 hours of professional development of their choice.
Please click on the registration links below if you are interested in attending the professional development opportunities offered by the Bilingual Office during the summer.
Dual Language Program Registration is Open!
ALL students in PreK, K or 1st Grade are encouraged to participate in the Dual Language Program where literacy and academic content will be taught in ENGLISH and SPANISH!
This program is only offered at Redshaw Elementary School located at 206 Livingston Avenue.
For more information on how to register call 732-745-5300 ext. 5445 or complete the forms below.
Form 1: Dual Language Registration
Bilingual Office Team
- Dr. Andrea Fonteñez, Director of Bilingual/ESL Ed. ext. 5444
- Mrs. Marisa Santos, Supervisor of ESL & WL Ed. ext. 5467
- Mrs. Evelina Hadley, Supervisor of Bilingual Ed. ext. 5446
- Mrs. Magalis Azcona-Ortiz, WL Specialist ext. 5468
- Mrs. Michelle Aldaz, Bilingual/ESL Specialist ext. 5469
- Mrs. Carolina Arvelo, Bilingual Secretary ext. 5445
- Mrs. Elisabeth Daly, Bilingual Secretary ext. 5447
Email: andrea_fontenez@nbpsnj.net
Website: https://www.nbpschools.net/bilingual
Location: 268 Baldwin Street, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-745-5300