Ruhnke Review for 2/1/21
651-771-8494 aruhnke@stjeromeschool.org
What We are Learning:
Reading: We have been working on our Rhyming, Onset Fluency (beginning sound), Blending words, Segmenting words, Letter Naming & the sound they make. We have learned the letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, Pp, Rr, Ss, Tt, Uu,Vv, Ww. Xx, Yy We have been working on Language Awareness and Isolating the Middle sound in a word. The middle sound is one of the most difficult for Kindergartners, so please work with your child on this. Say a word, then have your child say what sound they hear in the middle of the word. For example, say “cat,” your child should repeat the word then say what the middle sound is—/a/. Also, we have been learning to “Tap” out words. This is exciting since they will need to know this skill to figure out words they do not know. For example, using your thumb and fingers, to tap out the word ‘mop’ your child should tap the /m/ using their thumb and pointer finger, the /o/ using the thumb and middle finger, then the /p/ using the thumb and the third or ring finger. They would say each letter sound then blend it together to form the whole word! Practice this at home with your child. The more they do this, the quicker and better they will become at reading!! Please encourage your child to write the letter(s) the correct way so they will not have to relearn it. Thank you.
Math: We will begin Chapter 8: Position & Location: Vocabulary-over, beside, above, middle, under, next to, below, bottom, on, between, top. After Chapter 8, then we will begin Chapter 9: Break Apart Numbers 10 or Less. Vocabulary-break apart, ten-frame, count.
Religion: 1. Lent 2. Stations of the Cross
Star of the Week for February 1st is: Eh Plae S.
Star of the Week for February 8th is: Mackenzie T.
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.
Reading Log
January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 2nd and I will send the February reading log home with your child.
Allergies:
We have a peanut (tree nuts) and cherry allergy in our classroom. Please do not send any of these food items in your child ’s snack. Your child may bring these foods to school in their Lunch since we have a separate table for these students to sit at because of any food allergies they may have.
Memory/Sight Words:
Your child will have approximately four(4) Memory/Sight words to learn each week. 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(4 each week) every day for 10 minutes, 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, may, from, have, one, this
Scholastic Book Orders:
I will send the February book flyers home this week in your child’s Take-Home-Folder. Orders will be due by Feb. 22nd. 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 your order using the flyer, please send it back to school with your child with a check or cash for the total. Thank you!
Conferences
Conferences are here! They are February 1st from 11 am-6 pm, and Feb. 2nd from 4-8pm. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your wonderful children!
Valentine’s Day
We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12th. Please take some time with your child to make a Valentine box. I will send a shoebox home with your child if they let me know they need one. Otherwise, use your own shoebox, or a box the size of a shoe box, and help your child decorate it any way that they like! Please let me know if your child did not bring a shoebox home and you need one. I do have more, and will send one home with your child. Your child may bring the completed/decorated box back to school on either Wednesday, Feb. 10th or Thursday, Feb. 11th, Please, don’t bring it back to school any earlier. Be creative. Use construction paper, tissue paper, buttons, stickers, beads, noodles, cheerios, clothe, ribbons, etc. Make sure your child’s name is on the top of the box, and it is big enough for everyone to read it. Also, make sure there is a large enough slit on the top of the box for the cards to fit in. Have Fun!!
If your child plans to bring in valentines for their friends, they must bring one in for each student in our classroom. We don’t want to leave anyone out or have hurt feelings. (You can find a box of valentines for your child to give to others at the Dollar Store for $1.00). There is a list of all the students in our kindergarten class below the “Upcoming Events.”
Also, if you would like to send in a Valentine treat for your child to share with the class, there are 19 students and 2 teachers!! Thank you!
100 Day!!
Our 100th Day of Kindergarten will be on Wednesday, February 24th. We will celebrate by doing many things related to 100! As you have most likely seen in your child’s Take-Home-Folder, there was a letter and a baggie attached to it. Please help your child think of 100 items that will fit in the bag (examples: cotton balls, marbles, paper clips, etc.), to bring to school and share with the class what they brought. Please have your child bring their 100 bagged items into school no earlier than Monday, February 22nd. Thank you!
Specialist Schedule
Monday=Music
Tuesday=Phy Ed/Gym
Wednesday=Library & Music Movement
Thursday=”The Forge”(Science & Art)
& Music
Friday=Phy Ed/Gym
Upcoming Events:
2/1 NO SCHOOL-Parent/Teacher Conferences 11am-6pm
2/2 Conferences 4-8pm. It is also Ground-Hog Day!
2/12 Celebrate Valentine’s Day!
2/22 NO SCHOOL-President’s Day
2/24 100th Day of Kindergarten!!!
3/5 NO SCHOOL-Teacher Workshop Day
3/6-14 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
3/15 School Resumes
4/24 Party with a Purpose!! This will be a VIRTUAL Event this year! EVERYONE may join us. Please invite family, friends-anyone that may be interested in Saint Jerome Classical School. We are excited to welcome all!!
Students in Our Classroom
Lu Pway D.
Lukas H.
Ku Nay H.
Evan H.
Maria K.
Dexter W.
William P.
Lydia S.
Eh Plae S.
Hser Nay S.
Zee Zee P.
Cecilia S.
Luke X.
Sofia L.
Henry H.
Dah E.
Eh Klu T.
Mackenzie T.
Francis D.