Miss Sherlow and Mrs Stewart

2016-17

Our ExpectationsOur Expectations

Now that the pupils are in Primary 5, there will be a continued expectation that 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 reading record and homework diaries a healthy, nut free snack a P.E kit- black shorts and white t-shirt

(including jogging bottoms and outdoor P.E shoes)

water bottle Homework jotter on FridaysPlease 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. Encourage use of Sumdog and Purple Mash.

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 Make flash cards

HomeworkHomeworkWe would appreciate all homework to be

signed. Spelling – Spelling homework is set on a

Monday and should be handed in by Friday. Pupils are tested on Friday.

Look, say, cover, write, check.

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

Reading Reading Your child will take part in Ready for Reading

weekly. Homework will be given on a Tuesday and is due the following week.

 Maths Maths Maths homework will be set on Monday and

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

 Other Curricular Areas Other Curricular Areas Homework challenges or additional tasks may

link to our topic when appropriate.

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

extra support.

Building our class community and getting to know each other

Mini topic on our school value- Inclusive Class Contract– Class Expectations Begun our Romans IDL context

The Romans-Social Studies, Expressive Arts and literacy focus.

Maths- place value, estimating and rounding and addition. WL Money Week focus.

Literacy- Ready for Reading, writing linked to the Romans (describing a scene, diary entry, newspaper report and persuasive letter), spelling and grammar

RME- famous ChristiansHealth and Wellbeing- ball skills (P.E) and internet safetyFrench- general revision of key greetings, numbers and

colours

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

Positive Ethos PolicyPositive Ethos Policy

Dojo PointsTop ScorersLiving the Values certificate (formally star pupil)Free 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, registration and ordering lunches.

Share daily timetable Language tasks Break Class novel and milk Maths Lunch Other curricular areas

1. Admin and quick start2. Ready for Writing3. WritingBreak4. Mr Stink and milk5. MathsLunch6. IDL- The Romans7. Expressive Arts- Drama

Thursday 8th September 2016

• Writing – Description of Rome•Science – What is energy?

BREAK

• Maths – place value

LUNCH

•PE outside – ball skills•IDL – making our mosaics

HOME TIME

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

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