Week beginning 24th September 2018
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#9afbc3″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Dear Parents, Carers.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which has been a great success in ensuring a smooth transition for all the children.
The children will begin full time attendance in Reception from Monday 24th September 2018 and we look forward to your continued support. Please note that the school day starts at 8.50am and finishes at 3.30pm. School lunch for Reception classes start from 11.45am.
Don’t forget to attend one of our parent introductory meetings on Thursday, 27th September 2018 to find out more about your child’s year in Reception.
Kind regards,
Miss Kowalczyk, Miss Dale, Mrs Carden and Miss Evans[/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5df1ed” ]Here’s how you could help us:
• The doors to Reception will be opened by staff at 8.50am and again at 3.30pm. Please help us by waiting for the doors to be opened by staff. This is to ensure the safety of all our children. Please note that Sherwood Breakfast Club will lead Howard pupils through the doorway first so we kindly ask that you keep the children away from the central door until it is safe to walk through.
• We ask that you support your child’s growing independence by allowing them to enter the classroom by themselves, so please say a quick goodbye to them in the hallway before they enter the classroom.
• Please keep the class doorway area clear as you drop off your child so that other children arriving after you may enter the classroom too.
• Baby buggies must be left outside and not brought into the hallway as this is a very busy area in the mornings.
• Please report any absence or leave requests directly to the school office as they require this information for administrative purposes. They will then inform us if your child will be away. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#fa8ef6″ ]SCHOOL ESSENTIALS:
We kindly ask if you would please ensure that:
• all your child’s belongings are clearly labelled (These include uniform, PE kits. coats and bookbags)
• your child brings in a named water bottle (plain water only please)
• You provide your child with a suitable coat for outdoor wear as the children do spend time in the outdoor learning environment. [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#f8f43d” ]This week’s learning
AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me
Book Focus: Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
This week the children will settle into their first week of full time attendance and we will focus on:
• practising the rules and routines of our setting
• developing friendships between the children
• listening for and observing the children’s use of mathematical vocabulary related to number, shape, space and measure [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#5cd2fa” ]HOMEWORK
The children will receive weekly homework which is given out every Friday and is due back on or before the following Wednesday.
Please place completed homework into the green Homework box outside the classroom
This week’s homework
Numbers in the environment
Can you look for numbers in your house or when you are outdoors over the weekend? Which numbers can you spot?
• Ask your adult to take a photo of you next to a number in your environment and stick it in your homework book. Eg. your door number. (Note to parent: If you don’t have access to a printer you could help your child to draw a picture of themselves next to a number in the environment eg. a bus with a number on it)
OR
• You might find numbers on other things like a ticket or a shopping list that you could also stick in your book. (please don’t fill any more than 2 pages in your book) [/dropshadowbox]
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#6af967″ ]IMPORTANT DATES
24th September 2018: Reception children in school for full day sessions. Start: 8.50am. Pick up: 3.30pm
27th September 2018: Introductory Meetings for parents. Choose from 1 of 2 sessions (9.00-10.30 or 2.00 – 3.30)
3rd October 2018: Phonic Workshops for parents (To be advised of times in due course)
22nd to 26th October 2018: Half Term [/dropshadowbox]