It was lovely to have all the children together on Friday for the first time and to see how they all bonded together. Friendships from nursery were rekindled and Miss Dale and I will be promoting a positive Grosvenor Class ethos where we all look after each other.

We are continuing to use the school “Good to be Green” policy to promote good behaviour and are encouraging the children to work towards achieving their reward badges. You will get more information on this at our “Introduction for Reception Parents” meeting next week.

Lunch time last week went very well, the children have adapted to the routine really well….congratulations to them as this is a huge achievement for them.

We would like to thank you again for bearing with us over the 2 week period, as a Reception Team we feel the staggered intake is extremely beneficial to your children and gives us a chance to settle them and get to know them really well. From Monday 25^th September our school day will be 8.50 am to 3.30 pm, as the rest of the school.

At the end of the day, can we ask that you collect Reception children before siblings at the school as they get anxious waiting to be collected if they are last.

Our topic for this half term is “All About Me” to coincide with starting school, and work will centre around this.

Book of the week Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School by Ian Whybrow.

The children all have their own peg now for coats, PE bags etc. Please ensure that all uniform, including P.E. Kits, coats and bookbags are named, as this helps prevent loss of belongings. Also children should have a water bottle in school every day (plain water only please).

P.E. will begin this week on a Friday. Please ensure P.E. kits are in school ready for this.

There are still a few people who haven’t returned the paperwork from your Reception pack, can I ask that you do so ASAP so I can complete the children’s folders.(Information for my Reception Teacher booklet, pink technology questionaire, yellow Reception fund contribution).

The doors from the outdoor area and from the school are to remain closed until Reception staff open them at 8.50 am and 3.30 pm. This is to ensure the safety of your children.

We will be holding 2 Parent Information meetings on Wednesday, at 9am and 2.30pm. We hope to see as many of you as possible and will be giving lots of valuable information about your children’s year in Reception.

Finally we want the transition into Reception to go as smoothly as possible so don’t hesitate to ask myself or Miss Dale if you have any questions.

Important dates

25^th September 2017 Reception children full time

27^th September 2017 Introduction to Reception Meeting for Parents

11th October 2017 Parent’s Phonic Workshops

11^th and 19^th October 2017 Parent’s Evenings

23^rd to 27^th October 2017 Half Term

20^th December 2017 End of Term

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Our first week in Grosvenor Class went really well, the children have all settled and seem very happy at “big school”. They are learning the rules and routines, and although it is a lot for them to take in they are coping well.

We introduced the school “Good to be Green” policy on Friday and will be using this as a positive incentive for following the rules. You will get more information on this at our “Introduction for Reception Parents” meeting next week.

The children are very excited about staying for lunch next week for 3 days, we have done a run through with them to introduce the ladies who serve lunch and familiarise them with the routine for lunch times. We will all be on hand for the next few weeks at lunch to help during the settling in period. Please see below for all timings next week.

Thank you again for bearing with us over this 2 week period, as a Reception Team we feel the staggered intake is extremely beneficial to your children and gives us a chance to settle them and get to know them really well.

Our topic for this half term is “All About Me” to coincide with starting school, and work will centre around this.

Book of the week Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School by Ian Whybrow.

The children all have their own peg now for coats, P.E. bags etc. Please ensure that all uniform, including P.E. Kits, coats and bookbags are named, as this helps prevent loss of belongings. Also children should have a water bottle in school every day (plain water only please).

Once the children are settled we will begin P.E. lessons and will advise you of days nearer the time.

If you haven’t yet returned the paperwork from your Reception pack can we ask that you do so by Friday 22^nd September. (Information for my Reception Teacher booklet, pink technology questionaire, yellow Reception fund contribution).

Finally we want the transition into Reception to go as smoothly as possible so don’t hesitate to ask myself or Miss Dale if you have any questions.

TIMINGS FOR THIS WEEK

MORNING GROUP

DAYS	Monday 18th September	Tuesday 19th September	Wednesday 20th September	Thursday 21st September	Friday 22nd September
START	10.00am	10.00am	09.00am	09.00am	09.00am
	Lunch provided	Lunch provided	NO lunch provided	NO lunch provided	Lunch provided
FINISH	12.45pm	12.45pm	11.00am	11.00am	1.30pm

 

AFTERNOON GROUP

DAYS	Monday 18th September	Tuesday 19th September	Wednesday 20th September	Thursday 21st September	Friday 22nd September
START	1.45pm	1.45pm	12.30pm	12.30pm	09.00am
	NO lunch provided	NO lunch provided	Lunch provided	Lunch provided	Lunch provided
FINISH	3.30pm	3.30pm	3.00pm	3.00pm	1.30pm

 

Important dates

25^th September 2017 Reception children full time

27^th September 2017 Introduction to Reception Meeting for Parents

4^th October 2017 Parent’s Phonic Workshops

11^th and 19^th October 2017 Parent’s Evenings

23^rd to 27^th October 2017 Half Term

20^th December 2017 End of Term