Leap Day!

A look at our learning...

Fundations: all year we have known c and k make the same sound and we always just had to guess which letter we used for certain words....until now!  We learned that we have to listen to the vowel sound that follows the /c/ or /k/ sound to help us determine if we use a c or a k.  If we hear the a, o or u sound, we use the letter c.  If we hear the i or e sound, we use the letter k.  We have the poster you see below to use as a resource when tapping out and spelling words.  The kiddos have done a GREAT job of using this chart to help them know which letter to use.

Shared Reading & Spelling: we read the Big Book I can be and the poem As Fast as a Cheetah to help us practice our new spelling words as and has.

Next week's new spelling words:

was

look

Writing Workshop: this week we wrapped up our narrative writing unit.  Since the beginning of Kindergarten we have been writing narratives, stories about our lives, as this is what Kindergarteners are experts on and can easily come up with something to write about.  Whether it was a t-ball game, playing in the snow on a snow day or a simple trip to the store with their parents.  They have grown from telling a story only through a drawing, to writing a simple sentence to writing 3 details.  I am so proud of their hard work and growth and loved sharing this growth with you at parent-teacher conferences this week.  

On Monday, we will clean out our writing folders and send home their work from the past couple of months for you to see and treasure. 

Next week we are beginning our opinion writing unit!  This is always a fun one, as we know that all 5-6 year old's have opinions! lol! 

Math: we have begun unit 6 in math.  Please check your child's Friday Folder for what we will learn in the upcoming unit and how you can support their learning at home. Check out the photos below.  Lots of addition going on through games and activities. They have loved learning addition! 

During the third trimester of school, please also practice any skills they haven't yet mastered according to the Kindergarten skills report that you were given at parent-teacher conferences this week. 

Leap year: today we talked about what a leap year means.  It's kind of a tricky concept for Kindergarteners, but still fun!  We did some leap year math (addition problems), read a book explaining leap year that they are bringing home to keep, watched a Mystery Science video about leap year and made these cute leap year crowns for our craft today! 

Spring Picture Day: Picture Day for Beulah Ralph Elementary School has been rescheduled for Monday, March 4th and every student will be photographed. The online order code will stay the same and anyone who has already placed an order is still good to go. This event's order code is 85497YF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.

Picture Ordering Link-https://inter-state.com/Hom

Kindergarten Registration:  have a child who will be a Kindergartener NEXT school year? Join us for Kindergarten Registration at Beulah Ralph Elementary on Thursday, March 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Students must turn 5 before August 1, 2024 to register for kindergarten. Don't want to wait until then to register? Register online now at https://www.cpsk12.org/Page/10659. We strongly encourage families to register online before attending. If you have questions about registering your kindergartener, contact Barb Lambert, BEU Secretary at (573) 214-3840. Please share with any and all families you know who have incoming kindergarteners! 

Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence- CFAE: The Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence was established during the 1979-1980 school year with the purpose of providing cash awards to educators who are selected as exemplary in certain categories. At Beulah Ralph Elementary, we firmly believe in recognizing the dedication and excellence of our educators and we are excited to announce our Beulah Ralph Elementary Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence (CFAE) nominees! Congratulations to Leah Lindaman, Quintin Imler, Ambria Bade and Robert Fears!

Outstanding Elementary Educator of the Year, Grades Pre-K-2 - Leah Lindaman
Outstanding Elementary Educator of the Year, Grades 3-5 - Quintin Imler
Outstanding Educator in a Specialized Area - Ambria Bade
Outstanding First Year Educator - Robert Fears

We would love to provide as many letters of support as possible for our BEU nominees! Our staff will submit letters in support of our nominees and we invite you to do the same. If you would like to write a letter for one of our four nominees please include the following things:

1. Name of nominee
2. State the reasons why you believe the nominee is worthy of this award. Your letter should outline specific examples of how the teacher has made a difference in your child's life and why you believe they deserve this honor.

Please submit your nomination letter to Beulah Ralph Elementary by Monday, March 4th at noon (deadline was extended). Thank you for your support in recognizing the incredible efforts of our teachers!

I had the honor and privilege to receive this award in 2019.  I was nominated by my colleagues, like the teachers above, and then won the Outstanding Elementary Educator of the Year award for grades PreK-2 for all of CPS.  The letters are what mean the most.  I hope you will take the time to write one for at least one of our nominees.  I promise you, your words will mean more than you know.