A new academic year is upon us again so I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and inform you of the organisation within Class Coala. I am the class teacher, Mrs Howells and we are very lucky to have Mrs Stevens working with us full time also.
Your child will receive homework once a fortnight, given on a Monday to be returned by the following Monday. This will usually be an extension to work completed in class. In addition to this, the children will be required to read at home two or three times a week with an adult and will receive weekly ‘Talk Homework’. They will also receive weekly spellings.
Please see the blog message below to see the exciting activities we will be doing this term through out topic ‘Fun at the Farm’.
We want to
make the change of class as easy as possible for your child.
You can help them
by:
· *Ensuring that ALL their possessions, especially fleeces,
sweatshirts and other
belongings are easily
identifiable. Sewn
in name tapes are best for clothing as ‘written
on’ names do not last.
· *Encouraging your child’s
growing independence – letting them sort out their own lunchbox, snack, coat,
shoes etc. We understand
that
this takes them time at first and allow for it.
· *Listening
to them read, or ask them about their books and encourage them to read every
day.
· *Practising
numeracy skills in a friendly and informal way – number games, mental
arithmetic and table facts
2, 3, 4, 5, 10.
* Encouraging and supporting them to do their homework
by themselves.
*
Coming and asking if you or your child have any worries –
however
small
Other Important
Information
· *The
children will need to bring their own snack in for break or can obtain a piece
of fruit from our tuck shop. (Most items 30 pence).
· *The children will line up before school at the entrance to the
junior building closest to the car park.
· *The
children will exit at the end of the day by the same entrance - one by one when
their parent or guardian arrives (you may wait in the yard outside this exit).
Please can you let us know if there is a change to the parent or guardian who
usually picks up your child.
· *There
will be a Parent Notice Board just outside the classroom displaying any
important information or letters that have been given out etc.
· *Please
let us know ASAP of any medical needs that your child may have.
Things you will need in
Dosbarth Coala
*Please can your child bring a bottle or
beaker of water to school
each day.
* Please can your child
bring their reading book and record booklet into school every day.
* P.E. kit - dark shorts,
white t–shirt or
their house colour, plimsolls
or trainers, in a small
bag. This will be kept in school. This can be
brought into school as soon as possible.
* PE Day—PE will be on a
Wednesday.
No jewellery is to be worn
during PE lessons and long hair must be tied back. If for some reason your child is unable to
participate in PE a letter with a valid reason must be provided.
* Wellingtons—Please could your child
bring in a pair of wellies (with their name clearly marked) to be left in
school. Thank you.
* A SCHOOL book
bag - Please
do NOT bring rucksacks or large bags to school - we haven’t room!
Communication
Regular information/messages and examples of the
children’s work will be able to be found on this blog page orour website: http://ffynnontafprimaryschool.createprimary.co.uk/
or on our HWB page.
You
will also receive regular text messages or letters throughout the term.
Mrs
Stevens and I are looking forward to teaching your child this year; working
with them and watching them progress. If
you have any worries or queries or if you can offer your support or time in any
way don’t hesitate to contact us.
