Happy Fall!

I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather! Thank you to all of the families who attended parent conferences with their English language teachers on Saturday, September 30th. It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to make a connection with our students' families. 

November 20-24 will be a school holiday for students, teachers, and staff. Before the break, we are hosting a Friendship Dinner. We would like all of you to attend this dinner. It is a chance for families to meet each other, their child's teachers and administrators. This dinner is a potluck. A potluck is an American custom that asks guests to bring a food dish to the party to share with others. Stillwater Public Schools will bring turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. We need you to bring a food dish that is a favorite in your family. We will all eat together the different food items that people bring. This event is from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, November 16th at Stillwater High School. I hope to see you there!

This month is National Native American Heritage Month. National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. They all have rich histories that deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. Oklahoma has many places to visit to learn more about Native American History. If you have time off during the break, I highly recommend you visit one.

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Welcome Back!

The ELL teachers are excited to see the students back in the classroom! This year we have a few new teachers to introduce to you. 

Amy Campbell - Will Rogers Elementary

Patricia Fox - Stillwater High School

Maya Moukaddem- Stillwater Junior High School

We need your help! We are still in search of a bilingual interpreter that speaks Spanish and English. If you know of someone, please encourage them to apply for the position! It is a full-time position based at Stillwater High School. 

Free Food!

Please make sure you have filled out the forms on “School Cafe”. Go to the “Nutrition” page of the SPS Website. You must create a login and password before you apply. 

Happening Now

• Curriculum Night (Elementary Schools)

  • Your child’s teacher will invite you to school to talk about what they will be teaching your child this year. Don’t miss it! If you need interpretation, please call Mrs. Coca 405-762-2830 or email her at [email protected] 

Coming Soon!

• Hispanic Heritage Month Big Event! Friday, September 22 at Stillwater Middle School from 5:30-9:00pm

• ELL Teacher-Parent Conferences

  • Look for an invitation from your ELL teacher. We will have one-on-one meetings with each family to talk about your child’s language and academic progress. Make sure to schedule a time. 

• ACCESS Language Proficiency Scores 

  • Your ELL teacher will send you language proficiency scores from your child’s language test last spring. If you have questions about them, please set up a time during our parent conference day. 

Hello Families,

I cannot believe it is the end of the school year! What a great school year we had this year with our Friendship Dinner and our Global Community Event. Please make sure to look for summer activities on the SPS website. You will click on Academics and then click on Summer Activities to see all there is to do this summer in Stillwater. Below I have attached the summer meals information. Summer meals are free for ALL children up to age 18. Please take advantage of a sack lunch or hot meal this summer! Please feel free to email me this summer with any questions you have concerning the new year or the language program at Stillwater Public Schools. Have a wonderful summer!

Respectfully,

Stephanie Coca

Happy Spring!

Hello families! I apologize for not posting a newsletter until now! We were busy with our language testing in January and February, but we have finally finished! The children did a wonderful job! We will send scores out at the end of June or beginning of July. 

Parent conferences are this week and next week. Please email your teacher or call the school to set up a time to meet your child's teacher. We have interpreters available.

Fundraiser! Please support our students at school with the purchase of a cookbook that includes recipes from our students' families and our staff. You can purchase one here: Buy a Cookbook!

We have an exciting event coming up! It is our annual multicultural night on April 29th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. It is our first event since COVID and we are so excited to bring it back. We invite you to participate in these ways:

1. You can bring a food to share for our potluck.

2. Have a cultural booth with an activity for guests.

3. Participate in a stage presentation (sing, dance, play music)

4. Wear traditional clothing to share your culture with others.

If you are interested in participating in one of these four ways, please email me at [email protected]

Stillwater’s Global Community Welcomes You!

Share your piece of Stillwater with New Friends to Our Community.

When:  Saturday, April 29^th from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Where: Stillwater Junior High School Cafeteria (1900 N. Skyline Street)

Who: Stillwater Public Schools, OSU, Community Organizations, and Businesses

What Can I Share?

*Information for new families (banks, cars, restaurants, utilities, library, etc.)*

*** food (dish) to share with others *** dance *** music *** art presentations ***

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello Families! We are so thankful that you have chosen to live in Stillwater and attend Stillwater Public Schools! Tomorrow night is our annual Friendship Dinner. We hope to see you there!

Stillwater ELL Families and Teachers You are Invited!

November 17, 2022

6:00-8:00 PM

Stillwater High School Student Center

1224 N. Husband Street

Bring your family and a cultural dish to share with others.

REMINDER: There will be no school from November 21- November 25. 

Happy Fall and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

We are so happy to see all of your children's faces at school every day!

Parents, please welcome the following new teachers to our program.

• Sara Ahmed- SJHS and SHS
• Lashta Attaie- SJHS and Parent Outreach
• Farangis Pardes- SMS, Will Rogers, and Parent Outreach

These new teachers will support many of our wonderful multilingual learners, parents, and teachers in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Department. 

Thank you to all who attended our Saturday Parent Conference Day on October 8th. If you missed it, please feel free to call your child's language teacher to schedule a time to meet. Don't forget to schedule conferences with your child's other teachers as well. The district Parent-Teacher Conference dates are Thursday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 25th. 

At your parent conference, you will learn about the ways that teachers go above and beyond to support your child's English language proficiency. The ESL teachers at Stillwater Public Schools (SPS) advocate for your child's learning every day. If you feel that there is something that SPS can do to support your child more, please contact me or your child's ESL teacher. 

Finally, we are so proud of Iqbal Attaie for demonstrating leadership qualities. Thank you Iqbal for being a such a great role model at the junior high!

Have a wonderful October!

Respectfully,

Stephanie Coca

Important District News:

Welcome Back!

We really missed all of our students and we are so happy to have them all back at school! 

This year breakfast is free for all students. To qualify for free or reduced lunch, please make sure you have filled out the forms on “School Cafe”. Go to the “Nutrition” page of the SPS Website. You must create a login and password before you apply. 

Coming Soon!

• Curriculum Night (Elementary Schools)

  • Your child’s teacher will invite you to school to talk about what they will be teaching your child this year. Don’t miss it! If you need interpretation, please call Mrs. Coca 405-762-2830 or email her at [email protected] 

• ELL Teacher-Parent Conferences

  • Look for an invitation from your ELL teacher. We will have one-on-one meetings with each family to talk about your child’s language and academic progress. Make sure to schedule a time. 

• ACCESS Language Proficiency Scores 

  • Your ELL teacher will send you language proficiency scores from your child’s language test last spring. If you have questions about them, please set up a time during our parent conference day. 

Summer School 2022

• Thank you to all of the students who attended summer school! We had so much fun! Children learned about habitats, the environment, and how to keep our world clean. On the last day, secondary students prepared a habitat carnival for the elementary students to practice all we learned during the three weeks.