The major function of the English Language Advisory Council (E.L.A.C.) is to

advise the principal, Shared Decision Making Council (SDMC) and school staff

of programs and services for English Language Learners. The ELAC Membership

is composed of 30 members.  There are 9 meetings held during the school year

and the ELAC major responsibilities are:

*  Development of a detailed plan for English Language Learners at Los Alisos

    Middle School

*  Development of the school¹s needs assessment

*  Dissemination of the school¹s annual language censers (R-30 report) and

    CELDT report

*  Efforts to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance

01/26/2009 - 10:00 to 11:00

02/23/2009 - 10:00 to 11:00

04/27/2009 - 10:00 to 11:00

06/08/2009 - 10:00 to 11:00

Mrs. Hallstrom, principal, invites parents for a 2nd Cup of Coffee on a monthly basis in the library. The purpose of this meeting is to provide parents with information to encourage involvement in their child's education and at Los Alisos.  For the past two years, the 2nd Cup of Coffee has grown in numbers beginning with 7 members and currently an average attendance of 40 parents.

The format of the 2nd cup of Coffee varies depending on the need of the parents. For example, for the last 2nd Cup of Coffee on January 26, parents spent time visiting classrooms, followed by the opportunity to share their observations and to ask questions.  Additionally, parents had the opportunity to give their input and ideas on how we can continue to involve parents and make them feel welcome at Los Alisos Middle School.

For more information about volunteering at Los Alisos you can call our principal, 

Ligia Hallstrom, at (562) 868-0865.

Upcoming meeting dates:

02/23/2009 - 9:00 to 10:00

04/27/2009 - 9:00 to 10:00

06/08/2009 - 9:00 to 10:00