TEACHERS’ NEWSLETTER

Welcome to this month’s Inglés con Joe Teachers’ newsletter. Here you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and reminders to help keep our classes running smoothly. Please take a few minutes to read through the announcements.

May 2026   Volume 1, Issue 4

 

Important Update

We are happy to share that our teacher, Angie, has been discharged from the hospital and is now resting at home as she continues her recovery. During her time away from classes, her students have shared messages expressing that they miss her classes and are looking forward to her return. We appreciate everyone’s kind thoughts and well wishes, and we join together in wishing Angie a smooth and speedy recovery. We hope to welcome her back to classes again soon.

New Teacher

We are pleased to welcome our new teacher, Ana Sofía, to our teaching team. Ana Sofía is an experienced English teacher with more than five years of online teaching experience. She has worked with students of all ages, from young children to adults, and is known for adapting her lessons to fit each student’s goals, learning style, and pace. Her classes are friendly, patient, and interactive, with a strong focus on helping students feel confident using English in real-life situations.

Outside the classroom, Ana Sofía enjoys a variety of interests that reflect her love of learning and creativity. She has a strong passion for Catholicism and is very active in her parish community, where she enjoys being involved and continuing to learn more about her faith. She also loves languages, reading, baking, science, and arts and crafts. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our students and community.

 

Important Dates May

 

  • May 1 – Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) – No classes
    A public holiday honoring workers. Most businesses and schools are closed.
  • May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
    Celebrates the Battle of Puebla (1862) against French forces. Not a federal public holiday, but widely celebrated with parades, events, and cultural activities, especially in Puebla. It’s a big event in Denver, CO.
  • May 10 – Día de las Madres (Mother’s Day)
    A very popular celebration in Mexico, honoring mothers. Not an official public holiday, but many schools and workplaces recognize it with gifts, flowers, and family gatherings. Mother’s Day is mainly observed by Christians in Nigeria on “Mothering Sunday,” celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent
  • May 15 – Día del Maestro (Teacher’s Day)
    A day to honor teachers. Some schools hold ceremonies, and students may give small gifts.

Save the Date: Sunday Brunch!

Our semi-annual Sunday brunch is now set for Sunday, June 7th a.m. at the Holiday Inn on Avenida Universidad.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a great brunch! (Click the image to view the full-size version.)

Details:

  • Date: Sunday, May 24th
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Holiday Inn – Avenida Universidad
  • Cost: $310 (includes tax and tip)

Seating is limited to 20 people, so be sure to plan ahead. You’re also welcome to bring a guest or two!

To secure your spot(s), payment must be received by June 4th at 5:00 p.m.

I can’t wait to see you for a wonderful morning of delicious food and great company!

House Keeping 🧹

Due to several ongoing projects and additional responsibilities this month, teacher evaluations will be postponed until next month. Over the past few weeks, I have been dedicating significant time to developing and producing a new advertising campaign for Facebook and Instagram, as well as redesigning the layout and improving the content for 5-Minute English. The goal of these updates is to create lessons that are more streamlined, engaging, and informative for learners. As a reminder, these lessons are available free to the public, so please feel free to share them with your students, friends, and family members.

In addition, I have been working on redesigning the website as part of the broader promotional campaign, while also teaching extra classes beyond my normal schedule. Because of these combined commitments, evaluations originally planned for this month will instead take place next month. Thank you all for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support.

As part of this advertising campaign, I am also looking for someone interested in creating short 30-second promotional videos for platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. If you are interested in participating, please let me know. Compensation will be provided for your time and work. If you would like more details or additional information, feel free to contact me direc

In Closing

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed with this month’s news, updates, and upcoming projects. Your continued professionalism, flexibility, and dedication play an important role in helping Inglés con Joe remain a positive, supportive, and reliable learning environment for students around the world.

This month has included several exciting developments, including improvements to our lesson content, website redesign efforts, and the launch of new advertising initiatives that will help us continue growing and reaching more learners. I truly appreciate everyone’s patience and support as these projects move forward.

As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like more information about anything mentioned in this newsletter, please feel free to reach out. Your feedback and participation are always welcome.

Wishing you all a productive month ahead, successful classes, and many rewarding teaching moments!

Stronger professional preparation leads to more confident English speakers.

When we improve, our students improve.