Class 2
Dear Parents
I would very much like to welcome you and your son/daughter to Class 2. The children have already shown a very positive and enthusiastic start to this new school year which has been very encouraging.
This news letter aims to set out any important information I feel you may need to help your son/daughter settle into Year 2, however if you have any further queries or worries please feel free to come and see me (wherever possible, after school has finished is always a more convenient time for me to deal with any queries).
Staffing
Mrs Jackie Aspinwall will be supporting the children in Class 2 every morning and afternoon. Mrs Banfield will be teaching the class on a Wednesday morning while I have planning and preparation time out of the classroom.
I would also, very much, welcome any other support in class. If you have any spare time or particular interests which would benefit the children's learning and you would like to volunteer time in class to help out, please come and see me so that we can arrange a mutually convenient time.
Timetable
Class 2 have PE on a Monday morning and Friday afternoon, please ensure that your son/daughter has a clearly named PE kit in school on these days.
Library day is on a Tuesday when all the children in Class 2 will be given the opportunity to exchange their Library book for a different one. It is always a good idea to bring in Library books every Tuesday even if your son/daughter wishes to keep the book so that Mrs Holloway can account for all the library books on loan.
This term Class 2 will be enhancing their basic keyboard skills on the computer by using the following website:
This website contains good fun activities which children really enjoy; therefore I will encourage the children, with your permission, to practice these skills at home if possible. However this is not set homework and is not compulsory in any way.
I have included a copy of Class 2's weekly timetable at the end of this letter for your information. Click here for a copy of the timetable
Homework
In line with school policy Year 2 children will not be set formal, written homework on a weekly basis, however occasionally, if necessary, work may be sent home which will enhance or consolidate any learning taking place in class.
The children will be given spellings to learn each week, on a Tuesday, to practice for the following week. They will also be asked to practice their times tables to aid confidence in Numeracy work done in class, especially the mental maths challenge which the children will be doing on a Friday during the Numeracy lesson. Children are expected to know their 2, 5 and 10 times tables by the end of year 2 but if they are keen to learn further times tables this can only be a benefit.
I would like to emphasise the importance of reading at home on a daily basis where ever possible. The children will be taught reading skills and practice these skills in class by reading with an adult on an individual and group basis, as well as during class activities. However it is the regular practice at home which makes a significant impact in children becoming positive readers which in turn enables them to access the whole curriculum more confidently.
It is my intention to arrange for reading books which have been read at home to be changed on a daily basis so that the children do not have to read the same book too often. I will also aim to allow time for myself or another adult to listen to your son/daughter read in class as often as possible.
Hopefully I have covered all the important issues you may have been wondering about. However if there is any other information you would like to know please do not hesitate in coming to see me.
Mrs Donna Bather
Class 2 Teacher
