Teacher:    Mrs.Gertrude Rodriguez
Email:         grodriguez@sjvs.net

Welcome Class of 2020-2021

My name is Mrs. Gertrude Rodriguez and I will be your child's teacher. This September I will be teaching thirty one years at St. John Vianney. My assistant is Mrs. Valerie Tennant.

This year your child will begin an exciting and rewarding journey in a nurturing and learning environment.  The learning experiences they will encounter will coincide with opportunities for discovery, self expression and socialization.  

Meeting the needs and recognizing the strengths of each child is essential for me to know as their teacher.  My goal is for your child to succeed throughout the school year!   Your children will be in a Pre-School Program in which they will not only learn to socialize with their peers but also participate in many interactive learning experiences in preparation for Kindergarten and the future.  Always review and reinforce all work done in school.  Your child will take pride in whatever they do.  As a team working together we can make your child's learning experience become a success story.  Thank you!

Please know that you can reach out to me for any reason at any time.  For your convenience,  e-mail me at grodriguez@sjvs.net .

                                                God Bless,
                                Teacher - Mrs. Gertrude Rodriguez
                                Assistant - Mrs. Valerie Tennant


September Curriculum


Religion-prayers and songs:  Angel of God, Jesus Loves The Little Children, Jesus song, Bless Us O Lord 

Phonics-Nursery Rhymes; ABC song; first name recognition; recalling characters in stories

Math-counting 1-10; sequencing 1-4; count; draw how many; circle numbers on objects

Science-weather, seasons

Concepts-what belongs, what does not, sequencing, shapes, color code, following directions, same, opposites

Crafts-autumn wreath, flag, patriotic headband, self-portrait

I will be assessing your children on the following:

 1. first name recognition
 2. 8 basic colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown, black
 3. 4 basic shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle
 4. numbers 1-10

I would like for you to review daily work done in school. Always remember all children take such pride in all they do. No matter how their finished product looks, always praise. They will be having a fantastic Preschool 4 experience.