CPS EL Dept

English Learners Department at Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, MO. We have over 1,200 EL students who speak 47 different languages! #CPSELbest

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Lifecycles unit! We had the good fortune of finding a caterpillar 🐛 on our milkweed in the butterfly garden today! #placedbasedlearning #livingislearning
#cpsELBest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Back by popular demand, Would You Rather Fridays! It’s a quick and fun way for your class to get to know each other better. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Today we learned about the lifecycle of a pumpkin plant; so of course, we had to go into the garden and see for ourselves the real plants growing. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons @tetonscience

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

We’ve been keeping an eye on our caterpillar in the butterfly garden this week. It was certainly very hungry and had fattened up. The past two days it has just been hanging out under a leaf. We are patiently waiting for it to make its chrysalis. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @tetonscience

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

We spotted a monarch in our garden and have hypothesized that it might be laying eggs and that is why we have seen a caterpillar there. We also believe that when our caterpillar leaves its chrysalis it will look like this too. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @tetonscience @FVEFalcons

[Ann Alofs @AlofsAnn]

The International Candy Cart visited third grade today and it was SO EXCITING! @WestBlvdElem @WBE_ELL @CPS_EL

[Beth Butcher @MrsButcherMLL]

I love how curious kids are. We planted beans today & this boy has been watching them- just in case they sprout. 😉 He can’t wait to see his seedling. 🌱@CPS_EL #cpsELbest

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

I wanted to say a huge thank you to all my students and parents who made my 25th year of teaching a special one! For all those traveling back home, safe travels! We’ll miss you! To those sticking around, I’ll see you at summer school next week! #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

It’s writing celebration day! We’ve been working hard on story elements, retelling stories, and now writing/sharing our own stories! #cpsELbest @FVEFalcons @CPS_EL

[City of Refuge @_cityofrefuge]

Join us for our World Refugee Day Celebration! Sample global foods, enjoy activities, and cultural performances during this free event. Save the date: Saturday, June 24 from 5-8pm at the MU Healthcare Pavilion. We are excited to partner with Catholic Charities for this event!

[Jennifer Wright @WrightKDGAHL]

Our 1st graders made their own butter today as we finished the book “The Frog Who Stirred the Cream”. So fun!

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Thanks to all who donated! The FVE Multicultural and Kindness Clubs were able to make 5 hygiene kits for incoming refugees to mid Missouri. #cpsELbest @CounselorHoell @cccnmo @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Today Multicultural Club shared about the cultures we studied and tasted a bevy of snacks from around the world! #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Sharing all the places the visited over Spring Break with our friends. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

When your students decide to sing Happy Birthday each in their respective native language to a classmate….. #beautiful #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Fairview Multicultural Night was a success! Thank you to everyone who volunteered! The students ❤️ learning about your cultures! #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Tinikling, Chinese Zodiac, Henna tattoos, & food from around the globe were a few things you could see at Fairview Multicultural Night. Each cultural activity linked back to members of our Fairview family. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Thanks to all the parents and students who volunteered to share their cultures with the Fairview families at Multicultural Night. #cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons

[Courtney Siewert @FVE_EL]

Nigerian Hand Clapping Game Room at Multicultural Night. You can still see students playing the game around school this week.#cpsELbest @CPS_EL @FVEFalcons