Dear Families
Here we are at the end of week 2 and all the children have settled back admirably! We are all very proud of how they have adapted to our new routines and are all getting down to some very hard work. Here are some announcements for the coming week.
PE
Amethyst, Diamond & Emerald class will continue to have PE on Mondays. PE starts next week on Monday 21st - so don't forget to come in PE kit!
Reading
Another reminder if your child has not yet bought in a book to read from home to please bring one in next week. Ideally, this is a book that the children can keep in school as we are doing all that we can to reduce the amount of items that move between home and school each day. Due to this we encourage you to use online platforms to support your child in their reading at home at the present moment:
- MyOn - www.myon.co.uk we are subscribed to this site and if you cannot remember your child's log in please contact us on our email (see below). Type in Down Hall and select our school from the drop down menu (it won't work if you just type it in) and then fill in your child's log in details.
From here click on Library and Browse by a genre that will interest your child!
We will provide further details on more specific searches in the near future.
Log in at this site using these details:
You can choose a text from the colour bands we use at school and some even have some worksheets, which you find if you scroll down on the link above, to work on after reading. We have these books in school so it has the advantage of being familiar to the children.
You will need to register for this site by clicking on "Join Us" and they will send you a email for you to complete your free registration. From here you can choose a book band and browse the books.
We hope you find some of these resources helpful. Please be assured we are constantly reviewing our reading provision and procedures as a school and hopefully we will be able to return to "normal" in time.
Homework Task
This week we have been talking about the different seasons of the year and the main features of these. Have a look at this video to support the task below:
As a homework task, we would like your child to either choose their favourite season and make a picture or piece of writing explaining why this is. Alternatively, split a piece of paper in 4 and make a collage of images/drawings that cover all 4 seasons. Take a picture and email it to us!
Jumpers & Cardigans
We have been blessed with warm weather since our return to school but the days are beginning to turn. We keep our classroom doors open all day at the moment to provide a highly ventilated environment. It is important, therefore, that the children do have a jumper or cardigan with them in case they get a bit chilly. The weather won't hold forever but we will maintain this clean air flow for as long as is bearable!
Once again, a massive thank you for all of your help and support in these challenging times. If there is anything you need, either call the school office and ask for one of us or contact us through our email:
