[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.

Please note that Miss Thompson will not be in school this week and she will be covered by Miss Robinson all week.

Kind regards,

Miss Pillay, Mrs Crooks and Mrs Carden [/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]

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fefa92″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Dear Parents, Carers

The children have had a wonderful first week and are beginning to settle into the routines of their school day. They really enjoyed meeting each other and it was great to see their confidence grow with each new day.

Last week the children made their own coat peg labels so please look out for their names as you enter the cloakroom area. Please show your child how to hang up their coats. We encourage independence so please allow them to have a go at doing this on their own with a little help where necessary. You could also do this by showing your child how to place their bookbag into the green boxes by themselves and to carry their own water bottle into class and place it in the boxes provided(near the sink area).

We would also like to thank you for your patience and understanding during our two week staggered entry programme which is aimed at ensuring your child makes a smooth transition from Nursery to Reception. If you have any questions, please come and talk to us.

We wish you well for your second week with us.

Kind Regards,

Miss Pillay, Mrs Crooks, Miss Thompson and Mrs Carden[/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”raised” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#f01515″ ]TIMES FOR THIS WEEK

Please keep to your allocated sessions which you used during the first week. Either a morning or an afternoon session at the following times:

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[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#0aadee” ]SCHOOL ESSENTIALS:

We kindly ask if you would please ensure the following :

• Your child has a PE kit
• Your child has a separate bag of spare clothes
• All items belonging to your child are clearly labelled, preferably with a laundry marker
• 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 a considerable amount of time in the outdoor learning environment. [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#22e11e” ]This week’s learning

AUTUMN TERM TOPIC: All about me

Settling in: During this week we will introduce:

• Our ‘Good to be Green’ behaviour management system (refer to page 16 of the parent guide. There will be more information about this at the introductory meetings next week)

• School values and rights and responsibilities

• Lunchtime routines [/dropshadowbox]

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”15″ border_color=”#1109bc” ]IMPORTANT DATES

17th September 2018: Reception children in school for half day sessions. Lunch will be provided on some days. Check your parent guide and parent noticeboard for further information.

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]