Miss Prior & Ms Richmond2016-17

Our ExpectationsOur Expectations

Now that the pupils are in Primary 4, there will be an expectation all children respect the environment in which they are learning and respect others belongings.

We expect good behaviour and good manners at all times.

We ask the children to try their best at all times, working neatly and productively.

How you can help?How you can help?Please support your children in preparing for

school each day, your child should bring: a sharp pencil and ruler a rubber a pritt stick highlighter pens library book reading record a healthy, nut free snack a P.E kit- black shorts and white t-shirt

(including jogging bottoms and outdoor P.E shoes)

water bottlePlease ensure that your child’s name is on all of

their belongings

How you can help- supporting at How you can help- supporting at homehome

ReadingReading Ask questions to check understanding Ask the child to summarise what they have

just read in their own words Make flash cards of any words the child is

struggling to read and practise those daily

MathsMaths Regular practise of number bonds, times

tables, quick fire mental maths sums in real life contexts

How you can help- supporting at How you can help- supporting at homehome

SpellingSpelling Practise their spelling words daily Test them on the words Make sure the child understands the meaning Encourage the use of a dictionary and

thesaurus Active spelling games

HomeworkHomeworkIn Primary 4, homework tasks are now

recorded in a blue homework diary.We would appreciate if the diary and

homework could be signed.

Spelling – Spelling homework is set on a Monday and should be handed in by Friday. Pupils are tested on Friday. Words are taken from the Single Word Spelling Test scheme or a topic related.

Weekly spelling should also be completed with the appropriate spelling activities noted in spelling homework jotters.

Reading Reading Your child will take part in Ready for Reading

once a week. Reading homework will be given on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and due the following week.

 Maths Maths Maths homework will be set on a Monday and

should be returned on Friday. This may include a challenge on Sumdog.

 Other Curricular Areas Other Curricular Areas This term, children will be learning about Crazy

Climates. At times, children may be given homework activities on this.

Support for LearningSupport for Learning Mrs Kellner and Mrs Combe will provide

extra support in class.

Building our class community and getting to know each other

Mini topic on our school value- Responsible Community Contract– Class Expectations Began our Crazy Climates IDL context

The Crazy Climates- Literacy, Social Studies and Technology focus. Also links to Expressive Arts, ICT and Science.

Maths- place value, addition and subtraction, mental and written method, and data handling.

Literacy- Ready for Reading, writing linked to IDL Topic (describing climate, fact files, letters, weather report), spelling and grammar

RME- communityP.E- Games – ball skillsMusic- Experiencing SoundsFrench- general revision of key greetings and topic related.

Linked to our IDL context 3rd October Looking at Climates Time to explore Dynamic Earth Educational Lesson on Rainforests (Tropical)

There will be a parent information evening for parents of pupils going to Dalguise on Thursday 15th September.

Pupils who are not attending Dalguise will be split across other classes.

Positive Ethos PolicyPositive Ethos Policy

Dojo PointsTop ScorersLiving our ValuesStar WriterTable of the WeekFree Time FridaySchool BlogiAchieveAchievement Assembly

Warning given 5 minutes loss of Free Time Friday-

Reflection sheet to be signed and returned Move to another seat in the class Move to another class Senior management

Quick start and registration Daily timetable Language

(Reading/Writing/Grammar/Spelling) Break Newsround/Class Novel and milk Maths/Numeracy Lunch IDL and other discrete subjects

If there is anything you would like to discuss further with us, please feel free to make an appointment

Use homework jotters/diarys to communicate anything that we may need to be aware of.