Evers Elementary's DL Students Win at the Adopt-A-School Essay Contest!

by: Jesús López De Nava
Elementary Bilingual Coach

   Our dual language students' writing talent at Evers elementary has been recognized in a major way when district representatives came to award three students for their participation in the Adopt-A-School Essay contest. The winners are students of 4th and 5th grade dual language classes, led by two amazing writing teachers: Alice Vázquez - 4th grade and Mónica Coto - 5th grade.

Mia Paravicini with teacher Mónica Coto
1st Place District Winner
5th Grade Spanish Essay

Miranda Olguín with teacher Mónica Coto
2nd Place District Winner
5th Grade English Essay

Carlos Ruíz (teacher Alice Vázquez)
2nd Place District Winner
4th Grade Spanish Essay

   This is what Mrs. Coto and Mrs. Vázquez shared with me regarding their experience with their students throughout this process.

   Additionally, I invite you to click on the links below to know more about our winners:

• Interview with Mia Paravicini
• Mia's winning essay
• Listen to Mia reading her essay aloud

• Interview with Miranda Olguín
• Miranda's winning essay
• Listen to Miranda reading her essay aloud

• Interview with Carlos Ruíz
• Carlo's winning essay
• Listen to Carlos reading his essay aloud

   Please take a minute of your time to write a congratulatory note to each one of these students (you can email it to their teachers). These kids deserve our acknowledgement and praise for all their hard work and perseverance. Imagine how excited they are going to feel to receive so many notes from teachers all over the district. We want to keep our DL students motivated and engaged so that they have the self-confidence to pursue their dreams to the best of their abilities, and we all play a very important role in this process.