SEAL statement 07 September
This week we begin our new SEAL theme, New Beginnings, and the weekly statement is ‘I can make someone feel welcome.‘
Over this half term, as the children are experiencing new beginnings, each class will be looking at how they can all contribute to establishing a welcoming and safe environment for learning.
Welcome to Year 5
Welcome to the Autumn term of 2012. It is a new start for everyone including me; a change from Year 1 to Year 5 is interesting and so far it has been a very enjoyable one. Having taught most of the children before, it has been fantastic to see how they have progressed and matured and the first week back has been a pleasure.
A big welcome to Brannoc who has made a fantastic start at Moortown; he was nominated by Pavanpal and Amit to receive a certificate in his first assembly as they felt that he had made a “brilliant start with a smile on his face”.
Our first mini topic, over the next couple of weeks, will be “Materials and their Properties”. This is a science-based topic with investigations, predictions and lots of questioning. The brain will then be investigated (not literally!) in a “Brain Box Week” before our main topic starts which is “Rich and Poor”; more on this at a later date.
A busy half term with lots of learning to be done. As always, my door is always open if you have any problems or questions. I look forward to seeing you all at parents’ evening in October if not before.
Thank you.
07 September 2012
This’s week homework is creative. We would like to find out more about the children and their interests. It should be handed in by Wednesday 12 September.
“I can show something interesting about myself.”
Just a quick reminder for our new friends at Moortown: homework should not be more than one page of A4 and can be as creative as you like.
We look forward to finding out more about our children.
07 September 2012
Spelling is an integral part of the writing process. Pupils who spell with ease are able to concentrate on the content of their writing. With this in mind, we carry on with the letters and sounds programme on a daily basis in Year 1.
Spelling lists will be given out on Mondays and will be linked to the sounds being taught that week, or a list of frequently used words. Sometimes the list will link to the class topic.
This week’s list is words the children encountered in Reception and will need in their day to day writing.
| and |
| in |
| it |
| on |
| you |
| but |
| up |
Hint: Practice little and often works best.
07 September 2012
The spellings this week are all words where you have to drop the ‘e’ at the end of the word when adding ‘ing’.
The chant we use to remember the rule is drop the ‘e’ for ‘ing’.
The children have ten spellings to learn but will only be tested on eight out of the ten words.
| 1. | hope | hoping |
| 2. | use | using |
| 3. | write | writing |
| 4. | take | taking |
| 5. | shake | shaking |
| 6. | joke | joking |
| 7. | share | sharing |
| 8. | smile | smiling |
| 9. | have | having |
| 10. | shuffle | shuffling |
07 September 2012
This week’s spellings are words using ‘oi’ and ‘oy’. A useful way to remember which to use is ‘oi’ is usually in the middle of a word and ‘oy’ is usually at the end. These spellings will be tested on Friday 14 September.
- coin
- foil
- join
- oil
- point
- joy
- toy
- enjoy
- destroy
- employ
07 September 2012
This week’s homework is creative. It’s due in on Wednesday 12 September 2012.
I can show something interesting about myself.
PE
PE will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure that your child has pumps for indoor PE and suitable outdoor footwear.
This half-term, we’ll focus on dance in our indoor PE sessions and throwing and catching skills in our outdoor PE sessions.
Reading
Oxford Reading Tree books will be changed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
If your child finishes their book before these days, they should have a go at the reading tasks (these can be found in their homework books). They should also re-read the book a couple of times (this is useful to develop instant recognition of some words, especially important for words that can’t be broken down into phonics eg ‘said’ – we sometimes call these ‘tricky words’).
We will allow children to have a book from the library at home, too. These can be changed on Wednesdays.
In addition to reading at home, each child will read some of their Oxford Reading Tree book once a week with Mrs Stewart. They will also read a separate book with me in one guided reading session a week.
Welcome back
Welcome back. I hope you all had an enjoyable summer break. I’ve enjoyed listening to all of the days out and holidays that the children have been on!
I’ve been really pleased with how motivated the children have been in our first week back. Our first few weeks will involve some re-capping. For example, we’ll revisit some of the phonics covered in Year 1. Children tend to slip back a bit over the long holidays so regular reading at home and practising of handwriting, counting and number bonds will all help.
For those of you who I don’t know, this will be my fifth year at Moortown Primary and my second year teaching in Year 2. Parents’ Evening will be towards the end of October; in the meantime, please feel free to drop in if you have any queries. I look forward to getting to know you all better.
Finally, I’d like to welcome Jorja to our class. She’s been welcomed by all the class and is already proving to be a great member of the Year 2 learning community.