Teaching Assistants

 Mrs Burrows and Mrs Filiak

Lunchtime Supervisor

Dojo Points

 Dojo points are virtual points that are awarded to children for various good behaviours. The children each have their own Dojo monster which they can personalise. 

Children will receive a certificates when they have been awarded enough points.

Please sign up to the Dojo app using the password that will be sent home in the first week of autumn term. If you have any problems signing up, please come and see me.

I regularly update it with information and photos. Please feel free to like and comment on the posts.

PE

We have two PE sessions each week on Monday (indoor) and Thursday (outdoor). Please ensure that you child is wearing their PE kit (t-shirt, shorts, leggings, tracksuit bottoms, trainers etc) on these days.

If your child wears earrings, please can you ensure that these are removed before they come to school.

Reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child will bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A reading for pleasure book.  Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.

Reading practice book

This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.

Reading for Pleasure Book

In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure.  This is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun

We ask that you read or share a book with your child at least three times a week.

Please click on the link for Phonics support Little Wandle - Support for Parents

Secret Storyteller

We will have various Secret Storytellers visiting the class throughout the school year. If you would like to come into school or read to the children via Google Classroom please let me know.  

Homework

Homework will be sent home each week after the Christmas holidays. This will consist of 12 spellings and a maths activity.