FS2 Notices

Our FS2 children are doing so well with their structured lessons! Wow - super sitting, super listening and super motivation! All mixed in with lots of great indoor and outdoor play!

Our book this week was called ‘Carla’s Sandwich’.  The story is about a young girl who makes very interesting sandwiches! The storyline celebrates differences, uniqueness and creativity - which are three things we constantly promote in our EYFS provision. 

This week we continued our structured Phonics, English and Maths sessions. Our Monster Phonics scheme introduces the children to groups of letters each week. We are continuing with the Black Cat letters!

• The children were introduced to the sounds ‘o’ and ‘c’ and ‘k’.  We also introduced our first digraph ck’. We  covered the  sight words  ‘to’ ‘into’ ‘go’ no’ ‘the’.

• The children were encouraged to record and practice these letters and write simple sentences as a challenge. We will place some simple songs and videos in the Google classroom folders to support extra practice at home.

• There will be a folder added on the Google classroom marked ‘letter formation’ with worksheets that you can print out to support letter formation of the letters learnt so far.

In maths we have been doing some work to support the concept of size. We are using structured vocabulary and scaffolded sentences e.g it is bigger than, it is smaller than, it is the same as, it is taller than,  is shorter than.

In Art the children have been drawing sandwiches and making paper plate meals. Within this we have also introduced the concept of ‘collage’ work where the children chose materials to create a more unique plate of food.

Focus Parent Meetings

Focus children weeks are starting! As parents you will be informed via email when your child has a special focus week at school. You will also receive an appointment for a parent meeting to discuss their progress. Your child will bring home a questionnaire to complete with you - please hand this back to the class teacher when it is completed. 

Parent Badges

Parents must wear their school badges with red lanyard on site at all times. 

Uniform and Equipment

PE is on a Tuesday (children wear their PE clothes to school all day).

Swimming is on a Thursday (again children wear their PE clothes all day). Please bring in swim wear, towels and ‘crocs’ type shoes in a small bag. Swim hats for long hair please. Goggles are optional.

Correct uniform is to be worn by the children, please check the school website if you are unsure. However, we accept simple alternatives in the first weeks of the year especially with PE and swimming kits. Please speak to a teacher if you have any worries.

House colours for PE t-shirts are sent via the Parent Portal.  Ruwi is Red, Yitti is Yellow, Ghubra is Green and Bowsher is Blue. 

Please can we remind you to label all snack boxes, water bottles and other items that children bring into school, this prevents any upset when children mix up their belongings with others. 

Google Classroom

If you are still experiencing problems with the Google Classroom please let the Primary Office know and we will endeavour to support you.

The FS2 timetables are uploaded into a folder on each Google Classroom.

We will use the Google Classroom for extra messages from class teachers and upload photographs of special occasions for you to enjoy.

During the course of the year, we will also upload optional activity packs and resources to use at home.

Toys

Finally - PLEASE support us and do not allow your children to bring in any toys from home.

Toys are distracting and can get lost easily. However, your child will be allowed to bring in a special object from home during their focus week - so that is something they can look forward to!

Spare Clothes 

Please remember to send your child to school with a spare set of labeled clothes in a labeled bag (these are kept in school) , a water bottle, and a snack box containing a selection of healthy food. (remember - No Nuts!). 

Please do not hesitate to contact the Primary Office if you have any questions or queries.

• Learning Ladders at Home Presentation

• Please click here for the Learning Ladders presentation

Meet and Greet Presentations

• Miss Dellman's presentation

• Classroom presentations for FS2PW, FS2M and FS2R

• Specialists presentation

Term 1 Curriculum Newsletter

Please click here for the FS2 Curriculum Newsletter for Term 1

Absences

If your child is unwell, leaving early or coming late  please complete the Absence Form and the class teacher will be informed.