ESL/ABE Newsletter – Issue 002 – 05/05/2020 | Click aquí para Versión en Español
Hello! We hope this message finds you and your family safe and well. Our newsletter is here to help us connect with you, this week we want to share some helpful and uplifting ideas!

CREATIVITY - can help make the most out of these crazy times! Your ABE/ESL instructors are using their creativity skills to keep classes going—they are text messaging, on WhatsApp, and using Facebook!  Your Instructor and classmates would love to see you in class!  Contact your instructor for details.  If you have any ideas you would like to share or have questions about our program, please contact: ABE learners please contact Danielle Thomas, at 410-829-6043 and our ESL learners please contact Karen Luceti, at 410-443-1163.

A great way to be creative and stay safe is making a “No Sew Face Mask”! Here is a YouTube link to an easy to follow video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=CPA-NnyIreU&feature=emb_logo All you need is a T-shirt and a pair of scissors. Have fun and let your creative juices flow!
"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself"
 - Chinese proverb
Local Community Food Banks (Pantries):
The Maryland Food Bank has several free food distribution centers around the five counties Chesapeake College serves. These food pantries are open to the public throughout the month and weeks at specific times. Contact them directly for more information.  

  • Caroline County: Living Waters Assembly, Denton (443) 243-5906 / Denton Church of Free Seventh Day Adventist, Denton (410) 924-0740 / St. Martin’s Ministries, Ridgely (410) 634-2537

  • Dorchester County: Delmarva Community Action Center, Cambridge (410) 901-2991 / Bradford House Apartments, Cambridge (410) 901-2173 / Refuse Temple–Care and Share, Cambridge (410) 221-8797 / Zion Baptist Church, Cambridge (410) 221-1537 / Grace Baptist Church, Hurlock (410) 463-0382.

  • Kent County: Community Food Pantry, Chestertown (410) 778-0550 or kentfoodpantry.org / Mt. Olive AME Church, Worton (410) 778-4832 / Millington-Crumpton Food Pantry, Millington (443) 480-0053.

  • Queen Anne’s County: Our Mother of Sorrows, Centreville (301) 356-4711 / United Methodist Church–Haven Ministries, Centreville (410) 739-4363 / / Safe Harbor Presbyterian, Stevensville (410) 739-4363 or (410) 739-4369 for emergencies. 

  • Talbot County: Easton Church of God Pantry, Easton (410) 924-1408 / Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Easton (410) 253-9030 / St. Michael’s Community Center, St. Michaels (410) 745-6073 / Scotts United Methodist Church, Trappe (410) 820-7428
Important Updates:
  • Do you need Health Insurance? Maryland Health Connection has opened an emergency special enrollment period for the uninsured. If you have no insurance, lost your job, or a change in income, call Seedco: 866-492-605

  • Complete the 2020 Census: Everyone is counted! Census numbers help provide funding for much needed programs. You can be counted online, by phone, or by mail. There are translators for 59 Languages! Visit my2020census.gov or call: 844-330-2020
This week’s brain game:
WORD LADDERS - Begin with the word FOLKY, change one letter to find a word that matches the clue below. Continue to change one letter with each clue until you get to MONET.
EXAMPLE:
  LIKE           
L A KE A large body of fresh water
B AKE To cook in the oven
BA R E To be uncovered
C ARE Look after or feel concern
CORE
FOLKY                        
FOLLY  Naive idiocy    
_______ Christmas plant 
_______ Swiss cheese          
_______ Winnie the Pooh loves it
_______ M akes the world go round
MONET
You will have the answers next week!
TEACHER’S CORNER: Solution to last week’s brain game: 2) tiger; 3) deer; 4) walrus.
Stay Connected, Stay Learning!
Elaine Wilson
ESL and GED Program Director
Chesapeake College
Boletín Informativo ESL/ABE – Número 002 – 05/05/2020
¡Hola a todos! Esperamos que tú y tu familia se encuentren bien y seguros. Este boletín informativo nos ayuda a estar más conectados, y esta semana compartiremos ideas útiles e inspiradoras.

La Creatividad - puede ayudarnos a aprovechar estos momentos particulares de la mejor manera posible. Tu maestro de ABE o ESL recurre a esa creatividad para seguir adelante con las clases, a través de mensajes de texto, WhatsApp o Facebook.  ¡A tu maestro y a tus compañeros les encantaría verte en clase!  Ponte en contacto con tu maestro para mayor información. Si tienes ideas que te gustarían compartir, o tienes preguntas sobre nuestro programa, ponte en contacto con Danielle Thomas al 410-829-604 para estudiantes de ABE, o con Karen Luceti al 410-443-1163, para estudiantes de ESL.

Una buena forma de poner en juego la creatividad, y de protegernos al mismo tiempo, es “hacer una máscara sin tener que coser”. En este video de Youtube, encontrarás una forma muy sencilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWr1RPOSS10 .  Sólo necesitas una camiseta vieja, y unas bandas elásticas. ¡Qué te diviertas y dejes fluir tu creatividad!  
"Los maestros abren las puertas, pero tú debes entrar por ti mismo"
– Proverbio chino .
Bancos de Alimentos Comunitarios:
Los Bancos de Alimentos de Maryland tienen varios centros gratuitos de distribución de alimentos en los cinco condados que cubre Chesapeake College. Estos bancos de alimentos están abiertos al público durante todo el mes en fechas específicas. Por favor, llama directamente para mayor información:  

  • Caroline: Living Waters Assembly, Denton (443) 243-5906 / Denton Church of Free Seventh Day Adventist, Denton (410)924-0740. St. Martin’s Ministries, Ridgely (410) 634-2537

  • Dorchester: Delmarva Community Action Center, Cambridge (410) 901-2991 / Bradford House Apartments, Cambridge (410) 901-2173 / Refuse Temple–Care and Share, Cambridge (410) 221-8797 / Zion Baptist Church, Cambridge (410) 221-1537 / Grace Baptist Church, Hurlock (410) 463-0382.

  • Kent: Community Food Pantry, Chestertown (410) 778-0550 or https://kentfoodpantry.org/casa/ / Mt. Olive AME Church, Worton (410) 778-4832 / Millington-Crumpton Food Pantry, Millington (443) 480-0053. 

  • Queen Anne’s: Our Mother of Sorrows, Centreville (301) 356-4711 / United Methodist Church–Haven Ministries, Centreville (410) 739-4363 / Safe Harbor Presbyterian, Stevensville (410) 739-4363 o (410) 739-4369 para emergencias. 

  • Talbot: Scotts United Methodist Church, Trappe (410) 820-7428 / Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Easton (410) 253-9030 / Easton Church of God Pantry, Easton (410) 924-1408 / St. Michael’s Community Center, St. Michaels (410) 745-6073. 

Noticias Importantes:
  • ¿Necesitas seguro de salud? Maryland Health Connection habilitó un período de inscripción de emergencia para los que no tienen seguro. Si perdiste tu trabajo, hubo un cambio en tu ingreso, o no tienes seguro de salud, llama a Seedco: 866-492-6057

  • Completa el Censo 2020: ¡Todos tenemos que ser contados! Los números que brindan los censos sirven como base para financiar gratuitamente muchos programas. Puedes participar en línea, por teléfono o por correo. Hay traductores en 59 idiomas. Entra a: https://my2020census.gov/ o llama al: 844-330-2020
This week’s brain game: WORD LADDERS- ( Comienza con la palabra FOLKY, cambia una letra para encontrar una palabra que coincida con la pista. Continúa cambiando una letra hasta que logres la palabra MONET).
EXAMPLE:
  LIKE          
L A KE A large body of fresh water
B AKE To cook in the oven
BA R E To be uncovered
C ARE Look after or feel concern
CORE
FOLKY                        
_______  Naive idiocy    
_______ Christmas Plant 
_______ Swiss Cheese          
_______ Winnie the Pooh loves it
_______ Makes the world go round
MONET
You will have the answers next week!
TEACHER’S CORNER:
Solución del juego de la semana pasada: 2) tiger; 3) deer; 4) walrus.        
¡Sigan conectados con nosotros! ¡Sigan aprendiendo!
Elaine Wilson
Directora del Programa ESL and GED
Chesapeake College
For information on our programs, please contact:
Danielle Thomas, ABE Intake Specialist at 410-829-6043 or
Karen Luceti, ESL Intake Specialist at 410-443-1163