LAWRENCE, NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 2023)—Lawrence Primary and Lawrence Elementary School recently hosted an ENL Family Night, inviting families and students from grades one to six to welcome the fall season with a variety of education activities.
The events as designed to focus on the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) skills of listening, reading, and writing. This initiative is part of the school’s ongoing commitment to support the academic success of all students, particularly those for whom English is a second language.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host this event,” said Jacqueline Beckmann, Principal of Lawrence Elementary School. “It is a wonderful way for families to engage with their children’s education and for students to practice and improve their English language skills in a fun and supportive environment.”
The ENL Family Night featured a range of activities, including interactive reading sessions, listening exercises, and writing workshops. These activities were designed to be both educational and enjoyable providing students with the opportunity to apply their English language skills in a practical context.
“We believe that learning should be fun and engaging,” said Dr. Kristen Panzarella, Principal of Lawrence Primary School.” Our ENL Family Night is just one of the many ways we strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment for our students.”
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Photo 1: Keyla Canales participating in ENL Family Night | Photo 2: Zoe Suarez participating in ENL Family Night