Kingfishers - Autumn 2014 Parents’ Information Meeting

Mrs Higson Mrs Baker Mrs Dale and Mrs Berryman

Topics for this term Kingfishers Literacy: Stories by Significant Authors, Information Writing, Poetry Maths Following Primary Framework Topic: The Aztecs Science: Life Cycles RE: The Bible/The Magi PE:Tennis/Swimming/FootballArt: Aztec Art DTBreadICT Control Devices

Timetable Monday: Swimming (and PE after half-term) Wednesday: Homework due in Friday: PE (please could children all have a complete change of kit, including shoes. Tracksuit bottoms and trainers are recommended for the winter). Library: children can change their books in the morning Show and Tell: Monday and whenever we can fit it in!! Staff: Tuesday pm: Mrs Dowdswell Thursday pm: Mrs Baker

Reading  Reading books and library books can be changed throughout the week  Each group will have guided reading once a week  Some children will have booster reading and extra 1:1 reading  Reading grid

Homework  A piece of English and Maths goes out every Friday (sometimes topic will replace one of these)  Homework needs to be back in on Wednesday.  Spellings are given out on a Friday. Children will be tested during the following week  We will try to make instructions for homework clear. However, if you or your child is confused about the activity or they find it too easy/hard, please fell free to pop in or write a note in homework books  Children will lose playtime if homework is not handed in!

Behaviour  Stickers and certificates given out  Merits– bronze, silver and gold certificates  Class points – leads to a class reward  Golden time: 30 minutes on a Friday  Sanctions: loss of playtime – see chart

Targets  Will be in the front of English and Maths books  Changes when target has been achieved  Children will also have opportunities to self-assess  Children are assessed in more formal conditions every term, as well as on- going daily assessment through marking/talking to the children/feedback from TA etc

Trips  Autumn: 18 th November – Intec here for control devices  Spring: 11 th and 18 th November – Tate Modern, London  Summer: TBC  Assembly: Date: Fri 21 st November at 2.45pm

How can you help your child?  Listen to them read as often as possible  Help them to learn their spellings  Do some homework activities with them  Ensure that they have their reading books and records every day

Open Door  Feel free to pop in after school if you ever have any questions or queries  Any questions?