Multilingual Teacher
2nd and 3rd grades
Valentine Hills Elementary School
Welcome!
My name is Ruth Tharaldson. I am one of the Multilingual (ML) Teachers at Valentine Hills, and I work with second and third grade students. My goal is to assist ML students with their Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills so that they can be successful in reaching their grade-level learning goals. This is my 20th year as a Multilingual teacher, although I've worked in the Mounds View School District in other roles since 1999. I look forward to working with you and your children this year! If you are interested in scheduling a time to talk with me, or if you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at: [email protected] (651) 621-7858 Room 220 PARENT COMMUNICATION:
Communication Nights Emails and phone calls Periodic progress updates HELPFUL LINKS: Link to 2nd Grade Website: Click on the link below to get detailed information about the 2nd grade calendar, forms, and updates. https://sites.google.com/moundsviewschools.org/vh-distance-blended-learning/home-page Link to 3rd Grade Website: Click on the link below to get detailed information about the 3rd grade calendar, forms, and updates. https://sites.google.com/moundsviewschools.org/vhgrade3/home Reading Links: English and Spanish Reading Resources Reading Tips for Parents (in many languages - scroll down to the bottom of the page to find your first language) Finding "Just Right" Books for Your Child Fun and Effective Ways to Read with Children Raising Bilingual Kids School Success |
MY SCHEDULE:
9:25-9:45 Morning Meetings 9:45-10:45 3rd Grade Literacy - Ms. Byers 10:50-11:30 Lunch 11:35-12:05 3rd Grade Small Groups 12:05-1:20 2nd Grade Literacy - Mrs. Ashmore 1:25-2:20 Prep 2:25-3:05 2nd Grade Literacy - Mrs. Campos 3:05-3:50 3rd Grade Literacy - Mrs. Erickson I co-teach with the following teachers: 2nd Grade: Mrs. Campos Mrs. Ashmore 3rd Grade: Ms. Byers Mrs. Erickson (If your child is in Ms. Ajdari's class, I will work with them during their literacy or writing time, or in a small group several times a week. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Newcomer Students: Students new to the country receive focused instruction and practice in English vocabulary, and practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English at a beginning level. 2nd Grade: Multilingual (ML) students learn language within the context of the literacy and writing units taught in 2nd grade. I partner with classroom teachers to co-teach the content and skills being taught. Specific strategies that support ML students at their language level are applied to promote their language development. 3rd Grade: Multilingual (ML) students learn language within the context of the literacy and writing units taught in 3rd grade. I partner with classroom teachers to co-teach the content and skills being taught. Specific strategies that support ML students at their language level are applied to promote their language development. |