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Promoting the health, well-being, and academic progress of Yonkers Public Schools' Multilingual Learners (MLLs) and World Language students!
Joined October 2021
On October 8, 2012, the César E. Chávez National Monument was established to honor labor activist, Chávez, known for improving wages and working and living conditions for farm workers.
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César E. Chávez revolutionized labor participation in our political age by organizing the first agricultural union. He's hailed as a Latino leader. On…
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To add to the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations throughout Yonkers, we highlight the 2022 theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." What can inclusivity look/sound/feel like ... for and within Hispanic/Latin American communities? Listen:
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In this spoken word piece, Elizabeth Acevedo speaks of her Afro-Latina heritage, recounting how she first rejected her roots and then learned to embrace them.
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Yonkers Public Schools' 2022-2023 Seal of Biliteracy Program Student Application period open now! https://t.co/fAeNTM7vf5
@LissetteCC13 @GortonHS @riversideramily @Saunders_HS @YonkersMHS @YMA_PKthrough12
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Congrats to the 172 members of the Class of 2022 who graduated with the NYS Seal of Biliteracy... check out how YPS is promoting multilingualism in the newsletter published by the New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (p. 4)
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Seeking exceptional teachers of World Languages, English as a New Language, and Bilingual Education — apply today!
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Hot off the presses! Shooting for the Stars: The Life of Master Cinematographer James Wong Howe... A book talk and celebration of AAPI Heritage Month with Director of Library Services Ms. Tracey Wong and Gorton HS soon-to-be-grad Justin Lagual https://t.co/z6gKZHS4nO
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St. John's University's Project LEADER 12-course (22 cred.; 2.5 year) program offers 75% tuition assistance to teachers who enroll and complete a paired certification program in School Building Leadership and TESOL or BE extension certification https://t.co/3aoYp4Tm65
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Looking forward to our Black History Celebration!It’s almost here! February 15, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. Our students are brilliant our Art & Music teachers are amazing❤️💚🧡 Don’t miss it! Nasser & Tanya working hard!@YonkersSchools @quezada1229 @ypsarts @NasserIbrahim #ypsunstoppable
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It may be the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, but the storytelling continues. Here is a digital bookshelf of stories, some of which are read by YPS community members. Recognize anyone? https://t.co/YZqB8fR5m1
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Hispanic Heritage Month 15 SEPTEMBER 15 OCTOBER
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Quiz Question #4: When is Hispanic Heritage Month? Last chance to register to get the Zoom link! https://t.co/OabsXdn613
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Quiz Question #3: Do these terms mean the same thing? Register for and get the Zoom link to celebrate with us tomorrow, Friday, October 15th! https://t.co/OabsXdEHpD
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Quiz Question #2. What ingredient do these dishes have in common? Register and join us on Friday at the YPS Virtual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration — https://t.co/OabsXdEHpD
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First Quiz Question of the Week! How will YOU answer: A, B, or C? See you in the comments... and come back tomorrow for the next Quiz Question!
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Show what you know about Hispanic Heritage Month! From Tues. 10/12 to Fri. 10/15, post your answer to the quiz questions! Join the Zoom celebration on 10/15 to find out the answers and who'll be the lucky prize winners! @LissetteCC13 @YPScommunity @ypsarts
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Recognizing our successful Latino Principals during Hispanic /Latino Heritage Month! You rock!! Thank you for making a difference every day! Fun fact: 60 % of our students are of Latino heritage ❤️ @YonkersSchools @YPScommunity @quezada1229
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Démosle color a nuestras vidas! Nuestros niños en Fermi nos llenan de alegría y orgullo ❤️@EnricoFermi27 @YPScommunity @YonkersSchools
Un poco de De Colores a la salida para nuestros padres. A little De Colores at dismissal for our parents. @RcollinsJudon @mariaAmeyer03 @quezada1229 @YonkersSchools @LissetteCC13
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Mr. DiFiore’s 4th grade students made Maracas today! @school16yonkers continues to honor & celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! We also sang “La Cucaracha”a popular Mexican folk song! @YonkersSchools @quezada1229 @LissetteCC13 @mariaAmeyer03
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Day 1 of Hispanic Heritage Month. Intermediate students on PA sharing information on Hispanic heritage and culture @ Montessori 31❤️@quezada1229 @YPScommunity @YonkersSchools @ypsarts
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We are thrilled to celebrate Latin American heritage with you this month, culminating in a virtual celebration on Friday, October 15th. Recognizing the Resiliency of our Latino Community! Embracing our identities through untold stories. ❤️@quezada1229 @YonkersSchools
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