Ruhnke Review for 1/27/20
651-771-8494 aruhnke@stjeromeschool.org
We are Learning About:
Reading: We are learning Onset Fluency (beginning sound), Blending words, Segmenting words, Letter Naming & the sound they make. We have learned the letters Aa, Cc, Dd, Ii, Ll, Tt, Rr, Nn, Ff, Pp, Hh, Gg, Oo, Bb, Mm, Ss, Jj, Vv, Ww, Ee, Xx. We have also been working on Language Awareness. and Isolating the Final sound in a word.
Math: We will now begin Topic 10 on Addition. You should have cut the addition flash cards apart by now!! You will need to be practicing with these to help your child master addition which can be quite tricky for many Kindergartner's. Vocabulary for Topic 10: number story, join, in all, altogether, addition sentence, add, plus sign, equal sign, sum.
Religion: We will continue learning about ”Forgiveness is an Act of Love.”
Humanities: We will learn about, “The Twelve Tribes of Israel.”
Science: We will continue the unit on Matter: Solids, Liquids, & Gases.
Star of the Week for January 27, 2020
Chueyim Y.
A couple of times a month we will have a Star of the Week student in our classroom. This entitles the student to be the line-leader, to lead the morning calendar routine, to share/tell all about him/herself by filling in a poster. This will come home about a week or so before they are the star. A letter will also be included with the poster explaining all the special things the student will have an opportunity to do.
Memory/Sight Words
Memory/Sight words are words we find in every sentence we read. Students must know these words to be able to read a sentence. Students should memorize these words, NOT sound them out. Please practice these words every day, both reading them and spelling them.
a, I, to, the, in, it, is, at, as, on, and, you, be, of, we, for, if, do, he, she, me, my, us, up, an, am, by, or, go, no, so, see, all, but, can, not, are, his, her, was, like, love, him, look, did, has, get, got, had, that, they, with, saw, say, sit, any, ask, big, day
Do you want your child to be a great reader?
How do you become better at baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, or any sport? PRACTICE That’s right! Practice!
Research shows that children that read every day, become better readers and better students overall.
So, if you want your child to become a good reader they will need to PRACTICE!! Your child should be reading 15-20 minutes every day.
Scholastic Book Orders:
Your child is now reading!!! You should now have books that are Leveled for your child at home. I have talked about getting the Leveled books, or Guided Reading books A-D in the Scholastic Book Orders, or you may go to your local library and ask the librarian to get these books for you. Your child NEEDS to be reading at their level. If they are reading books that are not at their level, they will become frustrated and then they get frustrated and not want to read. I do not want that to happen, and I know you don’t want that to happen either. That is why it is so important for them to be reading at the level they are at which I will talk to each of you about at conferences. But, in the mean time, please make sure you have Leveled Books, or Guided Reading books A-D, so that they can read at home. Thank you! The January book Orders are due by Jan. 28th. Look in the flyers for the Leveled or Guided Reading books A-D. If you would like to place an order, the easiest way to do so is online. Use code RGVYW. If you would rather fill in the paper order form using the flyer, please send it back to school with a check or cash for the total. Thank you!
Cold Weather Information/School Closing
If Roseville Area Schools close because of the weather, then St. Jerome School will also be closed. School closings will be posted on the St. Jerome website and Facebook pages. On the radio, listen for ROSEVILLE school district. If they close, we close. Kids Korner is open on a space available basis. Call 651-771-1023 to arrange care.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 20-26, 2020
The Church parish gives our school a lot of support and help. This is one way for us to give thanks for all they do for us. Please come share our thanks with those who have given so much to your children, you, and all of us!!
Sunday, January 26: Community, Catholic School’s Week Celebration and Pancake Breakfast!! Students will participate at the 10:30am Mass. The Pancake Breakfast will follow after both the 8:30am mass and the 10:30am mass. We strongly encourage you, your child, and family to come. Students should wear their school uniform!
Conferences
Conferences are fast approaching. They will be on February 3rd and 4th from 4-8pm. I sent out a parent conference survey last week. If you have not filled it in and returned it to me, please do so right away. Also, please send back your preference sheet as to which evening works best for you. Thank you!!!
NWEA Testing
Kindergarteners will be NWEA testing on January 28th and 31st for both Reading and Math. Please make sure your child is rested and has eaten a good breakfast so that their brains will be ready!! Thank you!
Winter Blast Open House
January 28th, 5-7pm
Come one, come all!! We want to show off our school and our warm community here at St. Jerome! Bring family, friends, and relatives. Eat dinner, then walk through the school and into the classrooms. Take part in some of the things we do here.
Tuition Accounts
We know how much of a sacrifice it is for many of our families to pay tuition to send their children to the BEST Catholic School in town! But, you make this sacrifice because you value the strong, Catholic, Christian Education, and the warm, nurturing, safe environment at St. Jerome School. Please stay current on your tuition payments. If you are not current on your tuition, you need to talk to Mrs. Anne Gattman to make a plan ASAP! All of us here at SJS count on you!! Thank you.
Application for Financial Aid (TADS Application)
It is critical that you complete a TADS application for the 2020-2021 school year if you wish to receive tuition assistance. Go too www.tads.com. Our St. Jerome code is 23381. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING TADS IS FEBRUARY 18, 2020!! Our St. Jerome School code is 23381 St. Jerome will be hosting two help evenings to help you fill out the TADS application. The dates are: February 6 from 4-7pm at St. Jerome School. These documents will be needed to complete the application: +2019 W2s +2018 Federal Tax Return (if you have your 2019 tax return, bring that with you). +Most recent pay stubs from all those working in the household. +Any business income documentation (examples include: Schedule C, Schedule E, K1, Form 1120, etc.). +Mortgage statement(s)/rent statement(s).
Specialist Schedule
Monday
Art
Tuesday
Art & Library book return & check-out
Wednesday
Music
Thursday
Phy. Ed., Technology, & Music
Friday
Phy. Ed.
Upcoming Events:
1/26 Catholic Schools Mass and Pancake Breakfast (See above for information).
1/28 WINTER BLAST OPEN HOUSE: 5-7pm. Preschool-8th Grade. Please tell your friends, and family to join us for Dinner, Ice Cream, Bike Raffle, Face Painting, and Classroom Activities!!
2/3rd & 4th Conferences @4-8
2/6 Financial Aid (TADS) help from 4-7pm.
2/18 Financial Aid (TADS) Due Today!!