Margarita Cruz

ESL Instructional Specialist at La Promesa | M.Ed. in TESOL | SHSU Alumni

[Mr. Kitchel @DavidKitchel]

Join us this Saturday for BELLA Sábado at Bamberg Professional Learning Center! I’m presenting at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM on using bilingual word walls to write CER paragraphs in science. @MsCruz_LP will be presenting, as well! Don’t miss it—sign up now! @Daviseslmatters @AldineISD

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

We are currently 1/3 of the way to reaching our goal!!! Support by purchasing, sharing and reposting our link—every bit of support makes a difference. Thank you!
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[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

Support the La Promesa Class of 2025 by purchasing delicious Double Good popcorn, and help us reach our goal by sharing and reposting our link—every bit of support makes a difference. Thank you!
https://t.co/70Qc5xxJjo

[La Promesa @LaPromesa_AISD]

Our eyes are on the finish line! 82 graduates loading… @LaPromesa_AISD

[Aldine HR @AldineHR]

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We celebrate the rich culture and contributions of our Hispanic community that make Aldine ISD stronger and more vibrant. #AldineImpact

[Liliana Rodriguez @MsRod_Counselor]

Our first #NHS induction ceremony invitation distributed today. What an exciting and memorable time for our students. @LaPromesa_AISD @affb_fernanda @DBrogee @FACE_MsAguilera @AldineISD

[Danny Brogee @DBrogee]

Lets get ready!!! More info to come!!

[Christopher Martinez @ChrisCmarti26]

Proof our students @LaPromesa_AISD can achieve anything when only given the right environment! Congratulations to the students and to our teachers who not only gave good instruction but also provide the encouragement our students needed. #NewcomersCan

[Christopher Martinez @ChrisCmarti26]

Our students have worked hard researching, revising, and rehearsing their History Fair Project! Now they are ready to show Austin that #NewcomersCan! @LaPromesa_AISD @AldineISD @Dulcevgriffin @FACE_MsAguilera

[Fernanda F @affb_fernanda]

Thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals for the love and work they give @LaPromesa_AISD. Gracias por su trabajo y dedicación @Cristina1102, Ms. Bonilla y Mr. Smith.

[Christopher Martinez @ChrisCmarti26]

This week @LaPromesa_AISD our students had lots of fun making video presentations using @MicrosoftFlip Credit for this lesson goes to @Dulcevgriffin our first year teacher who knows the importance of experiential learning for our students!

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@DrCarolSalva @LaPromesa_AISD students would love to participate!

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

Today, our WH students @LaPromesa_AISD engaged in experiential learning through role-play. Students reflected on the harsh conditions of trench warfare and the effects of new technology on the battlefield. Thank you @Dulcevgriffin and @ChrisCmarti26 for this learning experience!

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@Ike9_AISD @LaPromesa_AISD @AldineISD @Darrell88Ross Thank you for having me! It’s always great to work with amazing educators committed to sharing ideas on how to best support our students! #AldineConnected

[La Promesa @LaPromesa_AISD]

1st Place!!! Our students are advancing to Austin History Fair. @LaPromesa_AISD @DrFavy @adbustil @Dulcevgriffin

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@MichelleMSlaton @NAELPAforELs We can make content comprehensible for students using their L1 before engaging with content in their new language. Visuals, videos in the L1, & translated materials used to preview a lesson can lower their affective filter and provide the support needed to engage in the classroom

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@NAELPAforELs I agree that self assessment is very important because all students grow at a different pace. When students learn to reflect on their strengths and areas of improvement, they can self-monitor and gain autonomy. This can help increase motivation and speed up proficiency growth.

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@NAELPAforELs Students need language in order to access content, and engaging with language in meaningful ways leads to growth. Activities that include oral and written discourse in the classroom support both language growth and academic success. #LiteracyforMLLs

[Margarita Cruz @MsCruz_LP]

@NAELPAforELs Hello! I am Margarita, and I am the ESL Instructional Specialist @LaPromesa_AISD #LiteracyForMLLs