English Language Services

Welcome to Foothill Ranch Elementary. My name is Beatriz Mendoza Mayordomo and I am your Bilingual Parent Advocate. I facilitate school and home communication for bilingual families, organize school ELAC meetings, facilitate interpretation and translation of school-related items, and provide resources to families.

I am a bilingual parent myself. I have 3 kids attending our school and I was new to the school system 8 years ago. I have experienced how important it is for our English Learner students that their families are involved and well informed of their student’s learning, understand the school system, and be informed of the events happening on campus. I serve as a liaison between the school and bilingual families so we can work as a team to see our students succeed.

As a parent, I understand your perspective and as a professional, I am here to help. I look forward to working with our bilingual community. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions and concerns. You can reach me at 949-470-4885 or via email at beatriz.mendozamayordomo@svusd.org.

I can interpret/translate in Spanish or facilitate interpreters/translators in other languages.

English Learners Advisory Committee

English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC)

The purpose of Foothill Ranch Elementary ELAC is to give opportunities to the parents of English Learners to provide positive advice and assistance to the school and district in making decisions that concern programs for their children.

Parents of English Learners are encouraged to attend these meetings that meet 4 times per school year. During the meetings, we provide relevant information about the school, district, interpretation, and other resources. As parents, being informed is the best tool to help your EL student.

Foothill Ranch Elementary’s EL parents can participate in the meetings as members or as officers. Your involvement as EL Parents supports your student’s academic progress in their English Language Proficiency as well as in their academic development.

If you would like to be an officer these are the positions available for parents:

President (Plans the agenda with the help of the officials, facilitates all the meetings, maintains order during the meeting, remains impartial, attends other meetings representing the committee: DELAC and School Site Council)
Vice President (Helps the president and fulfills on his/her absence, may accompany the president to other meetings)
Secretary (Takes and read the minutes, maintain a member list, takes attendance, other)
Parliamentarian (Helps the president to maintain order, familiar with committee procedures and rules)

Please contact beatriz.mendozamayordomo@svusd.org if you would like to volunteer.

*Parents are an important part of a child's education and your involvement at school has a positive effect on a child's academic progress.

ELAC Meetings

Resources

Free Tutoring Services

Saddleback Church - Peace Community Resource Center

45 minute, weekly, in-person and online tutoring in math and science is available for students in 6th-12th grade. Register in advance.

Mission Viejo Library

Homework Help: Students grades 2-6 work with adult volunteer tutors at the Library in groups of 2-3 students. Wednesdays 3.30-4.30 pm and 4.30-5.30 pm. Register in advance by calling the Children’s Reference Desk at 949-830-5100
Online Tutoring with Tutor.com: Work one on one with a live tutor. Students grades K-adult. Free service with the Mission Viejo Library Card.

Tutoring with Character