Welcome to Owl Class
Mrs M Martin
Year 1 Class Teacher (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) |
Mrs R Blane
Y1 Class Teacher (Thursday & Friday) |
Mrs J Doe
Support Staff |
Dear Parents
Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to a new academic year at Marsh Gibbon. We hope that you have all enjoyed a restful summer holiday and are now looking forward to the new term commencing with lots of exciting learning opportunities ahead. It really is great to see the children returning to school eager to begin the new term with smiles on their faces. We are very much looking forward to the new year ahead of us! This year will be different in a few ways and so we would like to take this opportunity to share any important information which is with you
Daily Equipment:
Coats:
The children in Owl Class have a specific outdoor learning area which we will be accessing all year and in all weathers. Children will therefore need a waterproof coat in school each day. Please ensure this is clearly labelled.
Wellies:
The children will each need a pair of wellies left in school as the children will be able to access the outdoor learning area daily, and this will protect their socks and shoes from water and mud.
Book Bags:
This term the children will need to bring their book bag to school every day. Once the children have been given their new reading books we will share with the routine for book changing. Please check you have written in their reading diaries once you have read with your child.
Water Bottles:
Please ensure that your child has a clearly labelled water bottle in school every day.
Toys and ‘Show and Tell’ items:
Please do not let children bring toys or special items in to school. These may also get lost or broken and become a distraction for the children during the school day. If a child needs to bring a certificate or medal for example to show an achievement for the Friday Celebration assembly it can be given to the class teacher that morning for safe keeping.
PE Days
Owls PE days are Wednesday and Thursday. PE kits should be worn to school on those days and the children will remain in them for the full school day.
No jewellery is permitted; however, we understand sometimes children have their ears pierced. If that is the case for your child, please provide micropore tape in a small container to be kept in their drawer. We will ensure their earrings are covered with this tape for each PE session.
Reading
Reading at home is a crucial element to a child's learning and progress. Reading broadens vocabulary and helps in the development of quality writing. Children are expected to read every day for between five and ten minutes. It is essential that you find time to listen to your child read. During reading sessions with your child, please do ask them questions related to what they are reading. We have attached examples of questions for you.
Please record all daily reading in your child’s reading diary including books from home, not just a school provided book. Please remember to record when your child has read as this is really helpful to us.
Group guided reading sessions, focusing on comprehension, take place on a regular basis in class although children will be heard on a rotation so they may not be read with every day. On a day where their group is not reading, the children will have the opportunity to read independently or complete a separate reading or phonic activity.
Home Learning
Reading every day for at least 5 to 10 minutes a day is their homework for the first half of the Autumn term. Children have a Times Tables Rockstars log in to complete 10 garage games each week. We also have a selection of Home Learning Pick’n’Mix tasks to complete. Your child can choose four of these tasks and bring them in to school once they’re completed.
Class Dojo and Communication
You will be able to contact both Mrs Blane and Mrs Martin through the Class Dojo website. However please ensure important communication goes through the school office as we will not look at Class Dojo when the children are in school. Messages will be replied to during 3.30pm and 5pm Monday-Friday. Typically Mrs Martin will teach the class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while Mrs Blane will teach on Thursday and Friday.
Once again, thank you for your continued support of Marsh Gibbon CE Primary School.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Blane and Mrs Martin
Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you back to a new academic year at Marsh Gibbon. We hope that you have all enjoyed a restful summer holiday and are now looking forward to the new term commencing with lots of exciting learning opportunities ahead. It really is great to see the children returning to school eager to begin the new term with smiles on their faces. We are very much looking forward to the new year ahead of us! This year will be different in a few ways and so we would like to take this opportunity to share any important information which is with you
Daily Equipment:
Coats:
The children in Owl Class have a specific outdoor learning area which we will be accessing all year and in all weathers. Children will therefore need a waterproof coat in school each day. Please ensure this is clearly labelled.
Wellies:
The children will each need a pair of wellies left in school as the children will be able to access the outdoor learning area daily, and this will protect their socks and shoes from water and mud.
Book Bags:
This term the children will need to bring their book bag to school every day. Once the children have been given their new reading books we will share with the routine for book changing. Please check you have written in their reading diaries once you have read with your child.
Water Bottles:
Please ensure that your child has a clearly labelled water bottle in school every day.
Toys and ‘Show and Tell’ items:
Please do not let children bring toys or special items in to school. These may also get lost or broken and become a distraction for the children during the school day. If a child needs to bring a certificate or medal for example to show an achievement for the Friday Celebration assembly it can be given to the class teacher that morning for safe keeping.
PE Days
Owls PE days are Wednesday and Thursday. PE kits should be worn to school on those days and the children will remain in them for the full school day.
No jewellery is permitted; however, we understand sometimes children have their ears pierced. If that is the case for your child, please provide micropore tape in a small container to be kept in their drawer. We will ensure their earrings are covered with this tape for each PE session.
Reading
Reading at home is a crucial element to a child's learning and progress. Reading broadens vocabulary and helps in the development of quality writing. Children are expected to read every day for between five and ten minutes. It is essential that you find time to listen to your child read. During reading sessions with your child, please do ask them questions related to what they are reading. We have attached examples of questions for you.
Please record all daily reading in your child’s reading diary including books from home, not just a school provided book. Please remember to record when your child has read as this is really helpful to us.
Group guided reading sessions, focusing on comprehension, take place on a regular basis in class although children will be heard on a rotation so they may not be read with every day. On a day where their group is not reading, the children will have the opportunity to read independently or complete a separate reading or phonic activity.
Home Learning
Reading every day for at least 5 to 10 minutes a day is their homework for the first half of the Autumn term. Children have a Times Tables Rockstars log in to complete 10 garage games each week. We also have a selection of Home Learning Pick’n’Mix tasks to complete. Your child can choose four of these tasks and bring them in to school once they’re completed.
Class Dojo and Communication
You will be able to contact both Mrs Blane and Mrs Martin through the Class Dojo website. However please ensure important communication goes through the school office as we will not look at Class Dojo when the children are in school. Messages will be replied to during 3.30pm and 5pm Monday-Friday. Typically Mrs Martin will teach the class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while Mrs Blane will teach on Thursday and Friday.
Once again, thank you for your continued support of Marsh Gibbon CE Primary School.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Blane and Mrs Martin
