Term 2 information for Amethyst class

We hope you've enjoyed a relaxing break and are ready for the festive fun that Term 2 has in store for us!

This term our topic is called ‘Who is the greatest history maker?’(please see the topic web in our resources section below for more information) and this will run alongside all of our other learning.

We are busy planning our Nativity, so the children will appreciate your help when learning their words and songs, and information will be coming your way soon about Christmas activities via Parent mail. 

Forest school with Mrs Olejnik will continue on Thursday 6^th November so the children will require their kit as they will no doubt get muddier and wetter!

General reminders and key information

In Year 2 we try to encourage independence as the children mature and school staff will be available during drop off times to support the children with putting away belongings correctly and settling into their new class. However, we do ask that you support us by reminding your children to look after their belongings including contact and reading record books.

• If you would like to offer some spare time to listen to readers in school, we would be delighted to welcome you in. Unfortunately, this will not be in Amethyst class due to your child being in this class but other classes would be grateful for any help! Please get in touch with the school office.
• Please label ALL school uniform, including drinks bottles and snack pots. Whiel we do our best to ensure your child takes care of their belongings while in school, things to get left outside of the classroom and they will find their way back if clearly labelled.
• Forest School will continue in Year 2 on a THURSDAY afternoon so please ensure your child brings a complete spare change of clothes including waterproof coat/suit or trousers, wellies, trainers, jumpers etc.
• Outdoor learning clothes are stored in the storage box next to the welly rack by the cloakroom door. Please ensure your child has a labelled bag to protect their clothes.

Home Learning

Home learning will begin during the first week back so please keep an eye out in your child’s reading folder for any new home learning books. For the SPAG home learning, please complete 1 page per week. There will be a date at the top of each page we would like you to complete. For the Maths Times table home learning, please complete one ‘Workout’ per week (2 pages). There will be no spellings home learning but if you would like to see the words your child needs to read and spell by the end of Key Stage One, you can find this in the ‘useful information’ section of the class webpage. Year 1 and 2 Common exception word lists.

Please see the timetable below. It is very important that your child completes their home learning. If they are unable to do so, please pop in and speak to one of the adults in the class or jot a note in your child’s contact book.

Reading at home

Reading at home is very important in Year 2 as it is in all year groups. We would like the children to read to an adult at least 5 times a week either in school or at home. This doesn’t have to just be their school reading book; it could be a book from home, a magazine or a board game that includes following instructions. Please make sure you jot down in your child’s monkey book when you read together.

Good to be Green

‘Good to be Green' time will continue on a Friday afternoon. Children will NOT be permitted to bring in a toy from home(this is the policy throughout the school). We have designated toys and games in school that the children will be able to use during this afternoon.  

Healthy snacks

Fruit and vegetables will still be given to children this year as part of the Government scheme. The children will be able to choose a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat for their morning snack. If you still wish to provide your child each morning with a healthy snack, this is fine but please ensure it comes to school in a labelled pot or bag.

PE

The children will have indoor PE sessions this term. Please provide your child with the correct uniform so that they can participate in PE including trainers and/or plimsolls that fit. Children must not wear any jewellery on PE days. Stud earrings can be worn but must be covered with tape. Long hair also needs to be tied back. All uniform must be clearly labelled as it can go astray and is very hard to find the rightful owner without it being named. PE will continue on Tuesdays in Term 2. 

We hope you have all the information that you need for the term ahead, if you have any further queries please pop a note in the contact book and we'll do our very best to help!

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs Cameron (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Miss Catlin (Thursday and Friday)