English as a New Language (ENL)

May 2023

Program Information

  • Teacher/Coordinator for Kindergarten to Fifth Grade: Ms. Keller
  • Room: 203
  • Contact Information: If you need to contact Ms. Keller, please call the school at (718) 831-4010 or email dkeller2@schools.nyc.gov
  • Teacher for Third Grade to Fifth Grade: Mrs. Caruso
  • Contact Information: If you need to contact Ms. Caruso, please email acaruso13@schools.nyc.gov

Sessions 1 – 3 of The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

  • The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is given to students in grades 1 – 5.
  • Each session has a listening, reading and writing assessment.
  • Kindergarten- there is one listening, one reading and one writing session. 
  • Two sessions may occur on the same day with a break in between each session.

NYSESLAT Testing Dates

  • Speaking Session: April 17, 2023 to May 26, 2023
  • Reading, Listening, and Writing Sessions: May 15, 2023 to May 20, 2023

Helpful Language Learning Websites

Kindergarten to Second Grade:

 Third to Fifth Grade:

The IXL Website

  • Please visit ixl.com to practice MATH and LANGUAGE ARTS skills.
  • IXL is free for the first 10 – 15 minutes, per device, every day.

Enrichment Activities

  • Sign up for this free educational website Khan Academy– the activities are grade and skill specific.
  • Review the “Kids Learn!” book you will receive at the end of June.
  • There are 6 weeks of activities to prepare for the next school year.