Welcome to Year 1 2017-2018. Beth Cooke and Nicola Perkins – Rabbits Welcome to Year 1 2017-2018 Beth Cooke and Nicola Perkins – Rabbits Vicky Harrison and Colette Waters-Squirrels Celina Tinker - Foxes Celina

Our Vision For you to be fulfilled, happy and confident learners Our Values Enjoy learning Try our best Make good choices Respect each other & our surroundings Work together Celebrate our successes Colette

Curriculum Whole School Themes Areas of learning How To Learn Numeracy Around the world Animals Changes through time Areas of learning Numeracy Literacy Science PE Art Design Technology Computing History Geography P4C SEAL Massage RE How To Learn Beth

Read Write Inc. All Year 1 pupils will be having Read Write Inc. phonics and reading sessions 4x a week. There will be a comment from your child’s RWI teacher at the end of each week in their Reading Diary. Diaries need to be in school on Thursday mornings. More information will be given at the Curriculum meeting on Thursday 21st September. Celina

Reading 4x weekly shared reading in school through Read Write Inc. Additional individual reading once a fortnight from class adult We recommend daily home supported reading – please record in diary If no comment in the diary for a fortnight, office will text a reminder Decoding AND interpreting texts (comprehension) Weekly Library session (with your help!) Reading colours now – end of FS Reading colours will change throughout the year based on assessment (but may not be changed every half term) Celina

Maths Mastery We are teaching maths using the Mathematics Mastery approach this year. All Year 1 children will also take part in ‘Maths Moments’ throughout the week. Ask your child if they can remember some of the songs and rhymes they have already learnt. More information will be given at the curriculum meeting on Thursday 21st September Beth

Preparation, Planning, Assessment PPA Preparation, Planning, Assessment Y1 Team Thursday afternoons Classes taught pre-planned curriculum by our HLTAs (Louise Rhodes, Gayle Simpson, Charlotte Rowlands) Eco and Citizenship (including P4C) Forest School – will need sensible footwear Music Computing Food Technology Beth/Nicola

Working together Termly Curriculum News Parent meeting about the curriculum Reading, Bug Club – this will be updated if necessary with your child’s reading book colour. Speak to the office if you need a reminder of your login details. Educational visits Parents coming in to share expertise Parents working with us in class and library. Homework: this will be given out this week. Homework is due in once per half term. Colette

Communication Talking with us: If urgent, in the morning but please respect that we have children to welcome. Otherwise after school, by phone, email or at an arranged time Work emails, checked once a week Friday e-letters from office Occasional paper letters Class notice boards Texts Ask Me board on window Class Blog Class assembly – Spring term Parent Consultations: Nov, March (sign up online) Beth

Helping In School HELP US! Arrange with your teacher if you would like to do this. DBS check – see the office Induction and Confidentiality Working with individuals / groups Running weekly library session Supporting us on visits Preparing resources HELP US! Colette

Routines Entry 8:45 -9:00 Home Time 3:30 Teachers will not be responsible before 8:50, please do not enter the classroom until 8:45 as the teacher may be preparing for the day or in morning meetings Encourage children to enter independently. In Y2 parents are asked not to come into the classroom in the morning, so starting now helps to prepare your child (and you!) Book bags, water bottle , change reading book. Children are responsible for doing this themselves each morning. Morning board learning Register: 9:00 Home Time 3:30 Clubs and DASH: we have lists Any different arrangement: adult must write on the going home board near the classroom entrance. Please update daily. Sheffield Council Policy: child uncollected after 3:40pm will be taken to a safe waiting place outside Mrs Rowland’s office Celina

Bits and Pieces! Healthy School Practise: Birthdays Toys Avoid chocolate, nuts and sweets in lunchboxes Provide a water bottle Provide shorts, T-shirt and pumps for PE. The new uniform for PE states that children should have a jade P.E tshirt. Birthdays We celebrate birthdays in class by giving a card and singing and ask you not to send in birthday treats. We do not give out birthday invitations at school. Toys Keep toys at home as they can get broken or lost. Show and Tell items must relate to learning/topic. Foxes: Monday Rabbits: Wednesday Squirrels: Friday Uniform and belongings Clearly label with your child’s name. Please ensure your child has a coat for cold weather! Beth

Dates for the diary The dates for the year (as much as possible!) have been emailed out from the office – paper copies are available from the office. Colette