25th September 2017
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 25th 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
25th September 2017 Reception children full time
27th September 2017 Introduction to Reception Meeting for Parents
11th October 2017 Parent’s Phonic Workshops
11th and 19th October 2017 Parent’s Evenings
23rd to 27th October 2017 Half Term
20th December 2017 End of Term