As we wrapped up the second trimester of our inaugural year as the Bostonia 

Language Academy, and we jump into trimester three in excitement, there is so 

much to celebrate! Some of my favorite highlights from trimester two are the 

Computer Science LEGO unit, the implementation of Lucy Calkins common core 

standards-based informational writing unit, and the beginning of the Ambassador 

Guest Teacher Program.  

From January to mid-March our young scholars had an opportunity to work on 

LEGO build and LEGO robotic units, in both English and Spanish. These computer 

science units perfectly integrated language and literacy skills, as well as essential 

work skills like communication, collaboration, problem solving and project 

management.  Our students were motivated and engaged as teachers facilitated this 

wonderful experience.  

Our wonderful team delved deeper into the implementation of the Lucy Calkins 

writing program and they are currently finishing the informational unit. Mini-

lessons, small group and 1-1 conferencing, the use of rubrics, and focusing on 

student writing goals were daily occurrences in classrooms. As a result, our 

dedicated writers were able to develop informational books with a table of contents 

and a number of different chapters. The outcome of long hours of collaboration and 

planning, and a solid implementation of this unit are yielding outstanding student 

writing.

Through our partnership with San Diego State University, our students and teachers 

have an opportunity to welcome Ambassador Guest Teachers in their classrooms.  

This student teacher program enhances and extends the focus on multicultural 

experiences for our campus.  We have the privilege to work with three Ambassador 

Guest Teachers coming to us from Colombia, India, and Malaysia.  Developing a 

better understanding of the world around them is definitely a goal that we promote 

and nurture amongst our students.

For Trimester 3, we are ready to continue our focus on meaningful and enriching 

learning experiences! If you’d like to learn more about our school, please call me at 

588-3121, or send an email to jacobo@cajonvalley.net.  We are still taking student 

applications for the 2016-2017 school year!

Izela R. Jacobo, Principal

Bostonia Language Academy