[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fef055″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]UPCOMING EVENTS: The children will return to school on Tuesday 18th April 2017 [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”vertical-curve-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#a7f9eb” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]THANKS: Many thanks to Ethan’s mum, Tina for coming in to talk to the class about Ethan’s unusual pets. The class really enjoyed learning about the ants and snails.

Next term we hope to see more parents coming in to talk to the class about different topics. If there is something you would like to share with Chelsea Class please let us know so we could book you a slot. The children love having parent visitors. [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#9ff878″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]CONGRATULATIONS:  Well done to the following children for excellent attendance

BRONZE ATTENDANCE MEDALS: Jacob, Ayanna, Sarah and Eshaan

SILVER ATTENDANCE MEDALS: Harry, Abigail, Kelis, Taliyah, Ethan and Lena[/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”vertical-curve-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2316b7″ inside_shadow=”false” ]HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

Sent out Friday 31st March 2017

We have not sent the green homework books home this half term. However we have sent a stapled mini book (sent in book bags) for the children to use to draw pictures and write sentences for their favourite tale.

My traditional tale storybook

We have read and learnt about several traditional tales during this term.

• Which was your favourite?

• Can you use the mini book provided to make your own mini storybook about your favourite traditional tale?

• You could draw pictures and write words or sentences to tell the story.

Please return your completed mini tales so we can display them in our hallway next term. [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fcf36c” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]We hope you have a good rest and enjoy the Easter half term[/dropshadowbox]

Week beginning 27^th March 2017

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fcfe9e” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]UPCOMING EVENTS:

Last Day of Spring Term: Friday 31st March 2017.

The children will return to school on Tuesday 18th April 2017 [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”curled” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b0daf5″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]REQUEST:

Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly labelled.

If you notice the wrong item has been brought home please return the item and we will do our best to locate any missing items[/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#e45e39″ rounded_corners=”false” outside_shadow=”false” ]HOMEWORK (sent out on Fridays and due back on Mondays)

Sent out Friday 24th March 2017

Mother’s Day

This week we have been talking about Mother’s Day. Can you draw a picture of your mum and write a few sentences about her? [/dropshadowbox]

THIS WEEK’S LEARNING:

LITERACY:

Book Focus: The Easter Story

We will read and discuss the Easter story. the children will engage in several Easter themed craft activities throughout the week

CAL- Communication and Language:

Word of the Week: This week’s WoW: happy (joyful/delighted/glad/cheerful)

   eg We feel cheerful when we play together.

PHONICS:

We are currently revising Phase 3 digraphs/trigraphs – ch, sh, th, qu, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa, oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, air, ear, ure, er.

Here is a video to practise reading longer words using a strategy known as ‘chunking’:

 

KEY WORD LISTS:

Don’t forget to go back through previous lists to check that your child can still recognise the words learnt earlier on.

READING AT HOME

Please continue to write a comment in your child’s yellow reading diary and let us know how they are getting on with their reading at home.

MATHS:

During this final week of the spring term, we will practise counting in steps of 2, 5 and 10 and learn to double numbers to 20

PSED- Personal, Social, Emotional Development

This week we will discuss playing safely with each other and how to respect each others personal space.