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ISSUE 3 JUNE 2017 VOLUME 5

Sembrando Sueños M IGR AN T S TU DEN T & F AM I LY NEWS LE TTE R

“See Yourself Succeed” at the Migrant Education Program

Graduation Summit 2017

Intellizeum Career Visit

Migrant pre-school children visited the Intellizeum, an ESC-Region 19

Head Start learning facility on April 19, 2017. The preschoolers and

their parents were presented with an interactive adventure showcasing

various career options from becoming a doctor to an astronaut.

Los estudiantes de pre escolar visitaron el Intellizeum, el museo de

aprendizaje de Head Start el 19 de abril, 2017. Los estudiantes y sus

padres participaron en una aventura interactiva de diferentes carreras

profesionales tales como medicina, ingenieria, periodismo y tambien

como astronauta.

On Friday, April 21, 2017, migrant graduating seniors were honored for their hard work

and achievements. Students celebrated their graduation with a sit down dinner and an

inspirational keynote address by Educational and Environmental Justice Speaker, Erica

Fernandez Zamora. The top exemplary students from all Region 19 districts were

recognized with a special gift. Ronaldo Lopez, Cathedral High School graduate was this

year’s Valedictorian and Neida J. Espinoza, Clint ISD was this year’s Salutatorian. Other

recognized students were Magda N. Paredes from Anthony ISD, Amanda Delgado from

Canutillo ISD, Angie Diaz from Clint ISD, Paola G. Garcia from El Paso ISD, Gabriel

Gonzalez from Fabens ISD, Paula Padilla Flores from Ft. Hancock ISD, Lizbeth Perez

from San Elizario ISD, Nidia B. Rodriguez from Socorro ISD, Claudia A. Barraza

Hernandez from Tornillo ISD and Fernanda B. Ontiveros from Ysleta ISD.

El viernes 21 de abril, 2017, los graduados fueron honrados por su arduo trabajo y sus

logros con una cena donde Erica Fernandez Zamora, activista ambiental y de justicia

social, les dedicό unas palabras de motivaciόn. Se reconocieron a los estudiantes mas

brillantes con un regalo, como Ronaldo Lopez de Cathedral High School como

Valedictorian y a Neida Espinoza de Clint ISD como Salutatorian. También a Magda

Paredes de Anthony ISD, Amanda Delgado de Canutillo ISD, Angie Diaz de Clint ISD,

Paola Garcia de El Paso ISD, Gabriel Gonzalez de Fabens ISD, Paula Padilla Flores de

Ft. Hancock ISD, Lizbeth Perez de San Elizario ISD, Nidia Rodriguez de Socorro ISD,

Claudia Barraza Hernandez de Tornillo ISD y Fernanda Ontiveros de Ysleta ISD.

GRADUATION SUMMIT

2017 ........................... 1

INTELLIZEUM INSTRUCTIONAL

VISIT ................................1

ACADEMIC CAMPS AND

WORKSHOPS ................. 2

SSA PARENT TRAINING . 2

HEALTHY HEARTS....... 2

Migrant Education Program

6611 Boeing Drive

El Paso, Texas 79925-1010

Saturday Workshops Focus on Preparation for EOC and STAAR Exams

SSA Parent Training

On Wednesday, May, 10, 2017, our SSA’s were invited to participate in a parent training

given by Joe Velasquez, published author of the book “Pursuing Success: Stories that

Inspire”. A speaker with Mike Rodriguez International, and a Certified Speaker, Coach,

and Teacher by the John Maxwell Team Company. His message was about the power of

giving back, in dreaming and thriving in every aspect of life.

El miércoles 10 de mayo, 2017, los padres de familia participaron en un taller ofrecido

por el orador Joe Velasquez, de Mike Rodriguez Internationl y autor del libro “En

búsqueda del éxito: historias que inspiran” y entrenador y maestro de la compañia y el

equipo de John Maxwell. Su mensaje fue sobre el poder de dar, de soñar y mejorar en

todos los aspectos de la vida.

On Saturday, March 25, 2017, the Migrant Education Program held academic instruction for

various grade levels. Fifth and 8th graders were offered Math and Reading, 7th graders

participated in Writing, and high school students participated in English I & II enrichment

workshops. On Saturday, May 6, 2017, 8th graders attended a Social Studies camp and high

school students took part in a Graphing Calculator class. Students’ weaknesses and skills were

targeted and with guided instruction and hands-on group activities they were able to gain

knowledge and strengthen their testing skills.

El sábado 25 de marzo, 2017, el programa de educaciόn para migrantes ofreciό instrucciόn

académica para los esudiantes de 5o y 8o grados en matemáticas y lectura. Los estudiantes de

7o grado participaron en escritura y los estudiantes de preparatoria, en inglés I y II. El

sábado 6 de mayo, 2017 los estudiantes de 8o grado asistieron a un campamento de ciencias

sociales y los estudiantes de preparatoria participaron en la clase de calculadora gráfica. De

esta manera se enfatizό en las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante para re-enforzar

sus conocimientos y mejorar su probabilidades para las pruebas estatales.

On March 10, 2017, parents and their pre-school children were invited to participate in a class to

promote healthy habits. They participated in educational activities and received materials to help

them become better teachers to their children through the use of self-help techniques and simple

recipes. Fruit and cracker pizzas and a “butterfly that will not fly away” were made as healthy,

fun snacks to show that these treats are not only fun to make, but delicious and nutritious.

El 10 de marzo, 2017, los padres y sus estudiantes de pre-escolar participaron en una clase

educativa para promover hábitos saludables. Trabajaron con materiales y frutas con los cuáles

aprendieron a ser mejores maestros para sus hijos a travez de simples recetas y técnicas de

auto ayuda; construyeron una mariposa y se divirtieron preparando un refrigerio delicioso y

nutritivo.

Healthy Hearts