August 11, 2008
Dear Parents,
A new school year has begun! I
want to extend a warm welcome to you as you become part of Colegio Maya. I am so happy to be working with your kids
as their ESOL, Academic Writing, and Write On! teacher. I look forward to working with you to ensure
that your child achieves the necessary skills to fully participate in
mainstream classes at or near grade level at school.
ESOL classes are designed to
develop the student’s abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills in English through the use of communicative activities in a meaningful
language learning context. Multiple
intelligences and learning styles are highly taken into account in our
classroom. ESOL instruction is
developmental, and it allows for individualized instruction. Students acquire English to their full
potential at a pace appropriate to their age and developmental levels.
I am sure we will have a great
and successful school year. Please do
not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns about the course or your
children. It will be a pleasure for me
to keep in touch with you throughout the year in order to support your
son/daughter in acquiring language and academic growth in all areas.
Sincerely,
Maria A. McKlem
Secondary ESOL Teacher
Colegio Maya