1. Rowan Class Presentation to Parents

2.  Mrs Philippa Carter– Class Teacher, Deputy Head and Literacy Subject Leader  Mrs Linda May – Teaching Assistant  Mrs Helen Rawnson – Wednesday cover Staffing

3.  Absence- all absences need a written note or email message via office (register closes at 9.15). Please sign children in/out at the office for medical appointments  Emergency contact/ medical details- please check these are correct  PE day is Monday- kit needs to be clearly named. Trainers are better for outdoor sport than plimsolls  Swimming on Tuesdays  Violins/recorders on Tuesdays  Fruit for snack at break time Class admin

5.  Wide spread of ability so children are grouped for Maths, Literacy, guided reading and spelling. Children may move groups throughout the year  Some children supported in class/ and or withdrawn in afternoons for specific help –Reading/ Maths/ Handwriting on 1:1 basis or small group  Regular meetings with parents of children with Special Educational Needs  Developing consistent handwriting is a real focus  All writing/ stationery equipment is supplied by school  Written work, including homework, is in pencil Curriculum

6. Trips and visitors  Trips: please budget for around £30 for the year  This term’s topic is The Romans. We will do a joint trip with Y4- probably the Roman Baths at Bath near half term.  End of topic presentation for parents at Christmas  Swimming: starting 22 September for 10 weeks  Library: All children need to be registered with the library. We walk down to the mobile library on a Friday once a fortnight  Violin/recorders offered for half the year. Children swap at February half term

7.  Research has shown that children make the most progress in school when parents are actively engaged in their child’s learning  Year 3 is a critical year to engage children in reading and promote a life-long love and enjoyment of reading  Daily reading is expected: please comment and sign in the reading record – this can be used as a home/school contact book. At present we change children's books and monitor progress daily Home learning

8.  Differentiated homework is given once a week on a Friday to be handed in on a Tuesday. Children benefit best from sharing their homework tasks with parents. Please add your own comments at the end and ensure self-assessment is completed.  Spellings and maths passport targets are also sent home on Friday and are tested on a Friday.  We have a number of sheets to support with maths passport targets if parents would like them.  Children are enjoying the challenge of ‘Mad Minute’ tables programme- please help your child learn their target table. Home Learning

10.  Communication to parents is via letters home, reading records and website  Please return any reply slips to us (and not the office) as soon as possible  Please let us know if there are any concerns/ family worries that may affect your child’s well-being at school so we can support them Communication

11. Progress is tracked closely over the year via written tests and teacher assessment Reading and spelling ages are tested in October and June Attainment and progress

12. We really appreciate any help you can offer such as: Listening to readers Supervising swimming Themed days Trips Enthusiasm for learning! Parent helpers

13.  We’re happy to chat about any worries/concerns you may have before or after school. However, if you think you need longer then do please make an appointment. Open door policy!