Welcome to Angelou Class Teacher – Miss Saunders Teaching Assistant – Mrs Lansdell Trainee Teacher – Miss Sloan

“I like the idea of dreaming the big dream and making small steps “I like the idea of dreaming the big dream and making small steps. I’d like to think that you reach your hand, just a little bit further than your reach, not enough so that you’ll be frustrated, not enough so that you’ll give up, but just enough so that you’ll stretch yourself.” Maya Angelou Maya Angelou was an American poet. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Resilience Positivity Individuality Maya Angelou

Daily Routine Gates open at 8.30 Doors open: 8.45 Pupils in class: 8.55 End of the day: 15.00 ks1 15.05 ks2 We will walk pupils to the playground at the end of the day – if you wish to speak to one of us, please do so here. Daily Routine

Overview of the year 2017 - 2018 Term 1 – Parisian Pursuits Term 2 – Twisted Times Term 3 – Tribal War Term 4 – Stargazers Term 5 – The Savannah Sun Term 6 – Greeks love Games Overview of the year 2017 - 2018

Please hear your child read daily; at least 5 sessions per week Please hear your child read daily; at least 5 sessions per week. Please sign the reading record each time. Ask searching questions about the events and characters to deepen comprehension. Every week we will check reading records for reading and parent/guardian signatures. Reading.

English. Spellings – new spellings to be given out on Tuesdays SPAG – 3 times a week Expectations of presentation Writing across the curriculum– making links Read to Succeed - Daily English.

Maths. Areas of learning this term Real life problem solving Written and mental strategies Presentation of work To know by heart all the times tables to 12 X 12 Maths.

Home learning suggestions for optional activities will be sent out on the back of our curriculum letters. Homework will be given weekly on a Tuesday It must be handed in the following Monday. Weekly Spellings Number bond or time tables practice Daily reading Homework.

P.E. P.E is on a Tuesday and Thursday P.E kit should be in school every day Please follow the rules regarding jewellery as in your Parent Handbook. P.E.

Attendance.

Behaviour and celebrations. We follow Good to be Green. All children start the day on Green. Positive behaviour is celebrated in a phase assembly 1 child a week is chosen to wear the Golden Tie. Yellow and Red cards are given for inappropriate behaviour choices. 3 Red cards a term will require a parent to attend the school to meet the Head Teacher. Behaviour and celebrations.

If you have further questions please speak with a member of staff. Thank You. If you have further questions please speak with a member of staff. We look forward to working with you this year.