1. Kites

2. Class Structure
21 children in the class: 10 in Year Four and 11 in Year Three
Mrs Blunden: full-time
Mrs Mitchell: part-time Monday-Thursday mornings to support

3. What Will Remain the Same?
General routine of the day
Groupings, variety of ability and mixed ability
Guided and collaborative learning
High expectations

4. What Will Change? Greater expectation of independence
Different topics from other classes
First topic will be Blue Abyss (exploration of the oceans)

5. What To Expect Morning tasks between 8:40 – 9:00am
High expectations for handwriting and presentation – points on a pen licence

6. PE
Until Christmas:
Swimming on Mondays and an additional games-based slot weekly
Days that sessions run may be subject to change so ensure that full kit remains in school from Monday to Friday
Essentials: Jogging bottoms, sweatshirt, shorts, T-shirt, trainers, spare underwear and socks, drawstring bag
Please ensure that your child can tie their own laces and remove/replace their earrings independently

7. Homework Available to view or print from the website
Set on Fridays and due on Wednesdays
Must Do
Reading, five times weekly but ideally daily, independently or with an adult
Spellings, written three times or put into full sentences
Rapid recall of times tables (verbally, apps, grids on the website)
Could Do
Various suggestions including termly projects

8. How You Can Help
Ensure your child is ready to learn: punctual, wearing the correct uniform, has eaten breakfast, is rested, PE kit and book bag daily, has completed any homework tasks
Ensure your child has time and space to read frequently and sign the reading record diary weekly to validate what they have read. Assist them in completing their diary with their progress.
Support with learning and practising their current spellings
Support with learning their times tables and corresponding division facts with rapid recall
Filled bottle of still, unflavoured water and fruit or cheese for snack daily

9. Upcoming Events
Sporting events – football, cross country, dodgeball, Quad Kids…
Trip to the Sea Life Centre, Birmingham – details to follow shortly

10. Issues Or Concerns
Sometimes things will happen and you may need to speak to staff.
Mornings are trickier but we will always be available in an emergency.
Staff are always available after school.
Please be patient if staff are already speaking to another parent.
Please make classroom staff aware if someone different will be collecting your child.
Class

11. Any Questions?