Huntsville City Schools ESOL Department

🌺 Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! 🌊

It's May and the ESOL department is excited to celebrate the beautiful cultures, histories, and languages of the Pacific Islands and the Asian continent!

We know that language and culture are deeply connected. We are incredibly lucky to learn from the diverse backgrounds, stories, and voices of our students and their families every single day. Let’s honor the beautiful diversity that makes our community so strong. ☀️🌎

Huge congratulations to our incredible students who have officially earned their Seal of Biliteracy! 🎓🌍

This is no small feat! It takes hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to mastering multiple languages. By achieving this honor, these students have proven they possess the linguistic skills and cultural literacy necessary to thrive in our global community.

We are so proud of your perseverance and the diverse perspectives you bring to our schools. Being bilingual is a superpower!

Join us in celebrating their achievement below! 👇

¡Un llamado a todos los padres y adolescentes! 📣☀️

¿Buscan una manera divertida y atractiva de pasar el verano mientras mejoran su inglés? Entonces, ¡despierten a su héroe interior en el Campamento de Verano ESOL para Escuelas Secundarias! Abierto a todos los estudiantes que cursarán los grados 9 al 12.

Este campamento es la oportunidad perfecta para que los adolescentes practiquen sus habilidades lingüísticas en un entorno acogedor y libre de estrés. Aquí les ofrecemos un adelanto de lo que haremos:

📖 Sumérjanse en una aventura épica: Leeremos juntos una emocionante novela de Percy Jackson. ¡Ampliarán su vocabulario y mejorarán su comprensión lectora mientras disfrutan de una gran historia!

🚌 Salgan de excursión: Realizaremos una divertida salida para explorar, convivir y practicar el inglés conversacional en el mundo real.

☀️ Disfruten del sol y los juegos: ¡No todo es tiempo de estudio! Tendremos mucho tiempo para pasar el rato al aire libre, participar en juegos divertidos y hacer nuevos amigos.

🎨🚀 Proyectos prácticos de arte y STEM: ¡Construye, experimenta y crea! Trabajaremos juntos en emocionantes actividades de arte y ciencia que harán que todos conversen y colaboren.

Ya sea que sean nuevos en el idioma o simplemente busquen perfeccionar sus habilidades antes de que comience el año escolar, ¡este campamento es para ustedes!

¡Asegúrense de inscribirse pronto, ya que los cupos son limitados!

Calling All Parents and Teens! 📣☀️

Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend the summer while improving your English? Then Unleash Your Inner Hero at the ESOL High School Summer Camp. Open to all upcoming students in grades 9-12.

This camp is the perfect opportunity for teens to practice their language skills in a welcoming, stress-free environment. Here is a sneak peek at what we'll be doing:

📖 Dive into an Epic Adventure: We'll be reading a thrilling Percy Jackson novel together. You'll build vocabulary and reading comprehension while enjoying a great story!

🚌 Go on a Field Trip: We're taking a fun field trip to explore, hang out, and practice conversational English in the real world.

☀️ Soak up the Sun & Play Games: It's not all study time! We'll have plenty of time to hang out outside, play fun games, and build friendships.

🎨🚀 Hands-on Art & STEM Projects: Build, experiment, and create! We'll be working together on exciting art and science activities that get everyone talking and collaborating.

Whether you are new to the language or just looking to sharpen your skills before the school year starts, this camp is for you!

Be sure to sign up soon as spots are limited!

¡La cuenta regresiva para el verano ha comenzado, y el equipo de ESOL está listo!
🏝️⛱️🌊😎🥵🍉🍦

¡Inscriba a sus estudiantes de secundaria en nuestro campamento de verano!
☀️ Leeremos el libro *New Kid*, de Jerry Craft.
☀️ Realizaremos una emocionante excursión.
☀️ Jugaremos a diversos juegos.
☀️ Aprenderemos sobre artistas locales.
☀️ Crearemos nuestras propias obras de arte.
☀️ ¡Haremos nuevos amigos y nos divertiremos!

¡Abierto a cualquier estudiante de ESOL que vaya a cursar 6.º, 7.º u 8.º grado durante el año escolar 2026–2027!

¡Inscríbase con antelación, ya que las plazas son limitadas!

The countdown to summer is on and the ESOL team is ready!
🏝️⛱️🌊😎🥵🍉🍦

Enroll your Junior High students in our summer camp!
☀️We're reading the book "New Kid" by Jerry Craft.
☀️We're taking an exciting field trip.
☀️We're playing games.
☀️We're learning about local artists.
☀️We're creating our own art.
☀️We're making new friends and having fun!

Open to any ESOL student who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 26/27 school year!

Sign up early because spots are limited!

Did you know that April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Advocacy Month?

Now more than ever advocacy for multilingual learners matters. You can advocate from any place any position. Any day. Every day. ♥️🌏🙌🏽

The best of the best! 🏆👏

Be a Change Maker for Multilingual Learners! 🙌🏽🌎♥️

Advocating for Multilingual Learners means more than just supporting language development. It’s also about creating opportunities, amplifying voices, and celebrating their success.

Be a Voice- Keep up with and speak up for policies, practices, and resources that uplift MLs in every classroom. THIS has never been more important. ⭐️

Build a Network- Connect with educators, families, and leaders who are passionate about multilingual education. Now is not the time to feel alone. Together, we’re stronger!

Keep Learning- Stay informed about best practices, research, and strategies to support MLs in meaningful ways.

Spotlight Their Success- Share stories of multilingual students thriving, achieving, and leading.

Every action, big or small, can create a ripple effect.

Join us every Thursday morning for Libros y Amigos Storytime at the North Huntsville Public Library! We will read books, sing songs, and do a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!

¡Únete a nosotros todos los jueves por la mañana para la hora del cuento "Libros y Amigos" en la Biblioteca Pública de North Huntsville! Leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones y haremos una manualidad en español e inglés con la señorita Kristin.