Year 3 Hummingbirds and Kingfishers Introductions Welcome Evening

Year 3 Staff Kingfishers~ Miss Wood Hummingbirds~ Mrs Palmer Supported By: Mrs. Platt, Miss Mann and Mrs Crittenden Introductions

Weekly Timetable & Autumn Term Overview Scrumdiddlyumptious The first item in your pack is a weekly timetable. It’s flexible; Gives you a head start when you ask the children “what did you do at school today?” You will see our Hall time (PE), Library day, ICT Suite time is marked on there. Regular carpet sessions throughout the day: whole class teaching and discussions/circle times. Other times are for independent, small group and one:one work Foundation subjects over the week. PPA Wednesday We try to be very relaxed and make it as fun and exciting as we can! Try to fit in lots of trip and visits outside of school. Each term we will send you a new overview. Weekly Timetable & Autumn Term Overview Scrumdiddlyumptious

Reading Home Readers Every child is heard at least once a week Focused reading session every morning. 2 sessions of comprehension, 2 sessions of spelling and 1 session of ERIC. Home Readers Our aim is to sustain the children’s interest in reading It is still important that children read everyday Please return yellow Reading Record everyday and ensure the reading book is in their book bag so they can change it or continue reading it at school Short comments appreciated by you or your child Home school contact – please give us a note or speak to us. We record how often home readers are changed and encourage independence in choosing a variety of books Reading bookmarks

Library Once a week on a Tuesday Enjoy and discuss books at home In addition to home reader

Learning at Home Generally, to be set and handed in every other Friday (key skills) Half termly – topic challenge Children can bring in a ring binder with plastic wallets to file their work Learning at Home sheet will be uploaded onto the Learning Platform plus any useful websites or resources Work will be displayed in the classroom and children given opportunity to share their work Spellings on it are tested weekly.

PE PE bag to be left at school Wednesday pm and Friday am No earrings or other jewellery (small purse) Long hair tied back, no hard head bands (spare hair bands) Shorts and T-shirt for indoor PE (e.g. Dance and Gymnastics) Spare socks, jumper, jogging bottoms and trainers for outdoor activities (e.g. Games and Athletics) Swimming later in the year No beach style shorts or bikinis Please make sure earrings are removed. We do not keep spare kit at school.

Morning Break Whistle blown at 8:50am Children met by Class Teacher Any messages can be handed in as a note/ speak directly to an adult Playground door is closed at 9:00am, if arrive after this time sign in at the school office Break We encourage children to bring in a healthy snack for morning break time In a separate named container to their lunchbox Named ‘sports-type’ water bottles, water not juice please Juice cartons in lunch box only

Home Time Children attending after school clubs or Beehive will be sent to these (lists provided) Class teacher will follow children out onto playground to meet parents / carers Going home with a friend? Please inform class teacher with a brief letter or note

Other Points Please name ALL clothes Money: PE kit Uniform Coats Jumpers Money: School dinner money or any other monies can be sent in via Parent Pay. Don’t forget scarves and gloves as winter approaches!! And of course Lunch box and school bag!

Other Points School Bags Book bag ~ kept in classroom box (contents emptied every morning) PE Bag ~ draw string type hung on pegs in corridor Helpers If you are brave enough to help on a regular basis or as and when you can just let us know Listening to readers Resources preparation Filing Displays Any other special talents?!

Other Points Acceptable User Policy Children go through this in ICT with Mr Yates. Rules for safety and fairness to others online. Keeping information for themselves. Asking permission to send messages/downloading etc. Home School Agreement Reminder to support children with homework, opportunities and learning. Support children with school rules and values. Please make sure they are equipped for school!

Christmas Year 3s will be performing a Christmas show! Nearer the time we will contact you about costumes etc.

Maths Calculation policy – included in the information pack. There will be an information evening where we will demonstrate our maths written methods – please come along!

Questions?