ESL/ABE Newsletter – Issue 35 – 9/7/2022

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The Fruits of our Labor!


In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. The Labor movements of the 19th century gave birth to the Labor Day holiday. More than eighty countries around the world celebrate International Workers’ Day on May 1st. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, stated: “Capital is only the fruit of labor and could never have existed if labor had not first existed.” This newsletter celebrates the fruits of the hard work achieved by our students. These are the gains they have obtained with the assistance of our incredible teaching staff

Fall classes begin on September 26th!   



Contact our Registration Team! 


  • For ABE/GED® classes, contact Brenda Horrocks at

          (410) 310-1403 (text), or ged@chesapeake.edu.


  • For ESL classes, contact Karen Luceti at

          (410) 443-1163 (text), or esl@chesapeake.edu.


Want to know more? Check our website:

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: OUR STAR STUDENTS

Martin Silva C. and Benigna Martinez

Instructor: Janeva Becker


Martin and Benigna are married with 4 children. They work as a team with a positive attitude and are always eager to help other students in class. Martin is very receptive and accepts all challenges during the class. Benigna is exceptional at getting others to understand concepts taught by translating from English to Spanish. She is like my assistant teacher. Both, Martin and Benigna, have excellent attendance.

Alma Delia Torres 

Instructor: Janeva Becker


Alma is diligent about her classwork. She enthusiastically embraces work outside the class too. She devotes a lot of time to her family and her studies of the English language. Alma enjoys celebrating the American culture, as well as being able to interact more effectively in English with her family during these events. Alma Torres is a joy to have in my class.

Tomás Onofre Simon

Instructor: Ceres Bainbridge


Tomas enjoys learning English everywhere he can. When he first came to this country from Guatemala, he listened carefully to the people he worked with to learn English. He has since taken three classes of ESL. Tomas helps other students in class and asks clarifying questions to help them better understand. He practices his lessons and is now comfortable speaking in his second language. 

Kenasia Perry

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Daniels


Kenazia is committed to achieving her goals. She has 100% attendance and arrives early to our face-to-face class. She asks insightful questions with thoughtful responses when called on to answer math questions. She is a remarkable student.

 

Level Gains and GED Test Achievements

GED:

Zakina Johnson

ABE:

Sonia Cruz Martinez

Sheri Gardner

Khawla Aldrugi

Kenwood Balagtas

ESL:

Jessica Cruz

Jenny Ayala

Jeimy Ramirez Velazquez

Gladys Lopez

Jose Herrera Tovar

Maria Nela Rincon

Jacqueline Marroquin Hernandez

Liggia Vazquez

ESL:

Martin Silva

Tomás Onofre Simon

Teodoro Salas Garcia

Antonio Gonzalez Perez

Darwin Velasquez

Naydelita Gonzalez Escalante

Benigna Martinez Perez

Vicente De Leon

What is Your Goal – Do you have an ACTION PLAN?


After your goal is written, it is time to write your Action Plan. Action Plans help you succeed at your goal. Follow these few simple steps:


  1.  List the tasks or activities you want to do from your goal. (Ex. Study 2 hours per week)
  2. Create a schedule to achieve these activities (Ex. Look at your calendar and choose the days and a time, Tues/Thurs 7pm – 8pm)
  3. Track progress of your assignments (related to your goal) for a duration of time (ex. 3 weeks – homework/class activities/ quizzes)
  4.  Evaluate – if progress is being made, keep your plan. If no progress, adjust your plan where needed. (Rewrite the plan if you want to start over.)
  5.  Continue with your plan until you meet your goal

If you need assistance writing your goal or your action plan, contact your Student Navigator.

OPINION CORNER: Conservation Efforts

The Ocean and Plastics

It is estimated that up to 12 million metric tons of plastic enter our ocean each year. Over 90% of plastics are not recycled. Plastic pollution impacts the life of ocean animals like sea turtles, whales, seabirds, fish, coral reefs, and countless other marine species and habitats. Everyone can do something to help solve the ocean pollution problem. Here are 3 ways you can help make a difference. 

  •  Reduce your use of single-use plastics (water bottles, straws, cups, utensils, dry cleaning bags, any other plastic items you use once).


  •  When you use plastic items, recycle them.


  • Participate in a beach or river “Cleanup Day” event. Organize one. Simply go to the beach or nearby waterway (Chesapeake Bay) with friends or family and collect plastic waste. Take these plastic items to the local recycling center in your town or county. Grow a vegetable garden – A garden preserves green space, reduces waste, and means fewer trips to the store. Plant bushes and trees. They add oxygen to the atmosphere.


For more information go to: https://oceanicsociety.org/resources/7-ways-to-reduce-ocean-plastic-pollution-today/

COVID UPDATE: The New Variant Omicron (BA.2)

COVID-19 is a virus and viruses constantly change through mutation. Sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the virus. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Omicron virus is a variant of the COVID-19 virus. It spreads faster (30%-60% more transmissible) than the original COVID-19- virus. However, the data suggests that the Omicron virus is less severe in persons who are vaccinated against COVID-19. People who are up to date on vaccines and booster doses have stronger protection against COVID-19 variants including the Omicron variant.  To protect yourself, the CDC recommends:


  • Get vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19
  • Wear a ‘well fitted’ mask if you are in a high COVID-19 Community Level when indoors.
  • Wear a mask if you are caring for a sick person or a person at high risk for severe illness
  • Get tested if you suspect you have symptoms of any COVID virus.


For more information on the COVID variants, go to: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/

What is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a virus that causes a disease in humans that is similar to smallpox but not as deadly. Several cases of this virus have been identified in the state of Maryland. Monkeypox was first identified in 1958. However, the first human case was not confirmed until 1970. People with monkeypox get a rash that may appear anywhere on the body usually on the genitals, hands, or face. The rash can initially look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy. The rash will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing. Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. If someone has flu-like symptoms, they will usually develop a rash 1-4 days later. Monkeypox can be spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed, all scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. For more information on the Monkey pox virus go to: www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/symptoms.html

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.


The Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center is hosting “Mi Cultura Vive En Mi”, that will take place on September 17th, from 12pm to 5pm, along East Ave., between August and Dover Rd, in Easton.

“What we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.”– Presidential election victory speech, 2008 President Barack Obama.

Job Opportunities published by Chesapeake College

Attend our College Job Fair!


Find your next great job opportunity!


When: Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Time:  From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: HPAC Multi-Purpose Room


Come prepared with your resume and dress professionally!


Click here for more information!

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If I have it, I don’t share it. If I share it, I don’t have it. What is it?

You can find the answers in our next issue!

TEACHER’S CORNER: Solution to last issue’s Brain Game:  A mushroom.           

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Stay Connected, Stay Learning!
Brenda Horrocks
ESL and GED® Program Director
Chesapeake College

For more information, please contact:


Beth Moyer, Intake and Assessment Specialist for ABE at (410) 829-6043 or ged@chesapeake.edu.


Karen Luceti, Intake Assessment Coordinator at (410) 443-1163 or esl@chesapeake.edu.


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