1. Welcome Parents Class 4A

2. WE ARE A TEAM TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE I am looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. I recognise that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. I believe a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we will share the responsibility for our children’s success and I want you to know that I will do my very best to carry out my responsibilities.

3. My Aims Teaching the necessary material and skills required for their future accomplishments Cooperative learning- learning to work together as a group and a class. Individual learning- learn at their own pace with their own learning style A HAPPY, FUN, LOVING, CREATIVE CLASSROOM

4. What makes a happy class? 4Amazing has voted: Be happy To respect each other To be honest To be friends Be helpful Be kind

5. Children should… Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared  Have the necessary materials and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant  Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive  Turn in work on time, and always do their best.

6. Children's Responsibilities Bring notebook, textbook, homework diary, and appropriate writing tools to class. Know due dates for assignments Submit all coursework on time. All assignments/ tests will be posted on the class web site but children should also write it down.

7. Homework Textbooks will mostly stay at school Homework mainly from: worksheets/booklets tablet internet links /websites Encourage your child to be responsible with his/her homework Homework should be completed and returned

8. Tablets Your children and I are very excited to have tablets this year! Endless possibilities for them to CREATE 21 st century skills Not to be used only for games!! Please make sure they are fully charged before bringing to school Encourage your child to do what is assigned on the tablet

9. WEBSITES class4agjs.weebly.com Please check this website for announcements, homework, web site links and events. Safety first…I will always check the web site links before I post them on the site Feel free to comment or ask a question on our website Studyladder.com Tasks will be assigned. The completion of these tasks ensures a better performance in all subjects.

10. Tests and Grading Children will be given Tests in all subjects after each main concept has been taught. They will be notified of any test a week in advance. Quizzes based on something we have been covering may occur without warning, mostly to see what the children have learnt. Grades are based on class participation, effort, homework completion, enthusiasm, presentation of work, class projects, tests and quizzes.

11. English Creative writing  Develop writing skills by following structure given  Skills to be built over the school year Comprehension  OXFORD ENGLISH BOOK and WORKBOOK  End of unit Test Grammar  OXFORD ENGLISH BOOK.  Worksheets/booklets  On line activities Spelling  Look-say-cover-write method  Activities to enhance learning (see weebly)

12. Reading The magic finger Christian the lion Encourage your child to read Develops fluency Enriches writing skills and vocabulary activities and worksheets to enhance both books

13. Math Abacus books in class Worksheets/study ladder for homework Mental maths Marking – The children will mostly mark their own work. I will collect their books at random to check. I will mark their tests and quizzes and check their work by moving around the classroom. Revision worksheets will be given prior to tests.

14. Secondary Lessons Living values  Teach values such as RESPECT, PEACE, LOVE, through songs, discussion and interaction with one another. Nature studies  Learn about the animals and plants of Cyprus Art  Explore materials and have fun! Science Geography History Use of websites, videos and games to enhance learning. Please have an A4 file for worksheets. Projects, test and quizzes will also be assigned.

15. Contact me Mary.Collins@thegrammarschool.net class4agjs.weebly.com Visiting hour  Monday: 11.15-12.30pm