We hope you’ve enjoyed reading the books in the P1 Book Bug Bag and the children have had fun exploring all the goodies that came home last week.  We cast our vote for our favourite book last Friday and will find out the winner on World Book Day…which is not until March 3rd!

On Tuesday afternoon we will meet with our P5 Book Buddies to practise our reading, common words and word pot words.

On Wednesday morning we will be visited by Dan from the local church.

On Thursday afternoon we will be going down to the school hall to watch the Robin Hood Panto…’Oh yes we will!’

This week we will begin our enterprise project as we make some very special Christmas treats for the School Fayre. Remember to come along on Saturday 12th December to see what we have been making and to stock up on some gifts and goodies for Christmas.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each morning or night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – so and had.  Primary 1 homework will be given out on Monday and should be completed for the Thursday. Well done to the children for practising their word walls. Quite a few were able to read the entire set!!  Please keep practising these at home.

Phonics – This week we will be introducing the sounds j and z. You will find the sound activity in the P1 Home School books on Monday and Thursday.

P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words and will get spelling homework on Monday which should be completed for Thursday. These words should be practised each night at home, ready for the spelling test on Friday. You can see how well they have done as it is completed in the back of their homework jotter.

Number – Primary 1 and 2 will be continuing work with addition with a focus on ‘stories of 2 and 3’ for P1 and ‘stories of 9 and 10’ for P2.

The school will be closed to pupils this Monday (16th) due to an In-Service Day for staff as we develop Health & Wellbeing and Literacy resources.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Tuesday and Thursday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each morning or night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – his and her. Primary 1 homework will be given out on Tuesday and should be completed for the Thursday. Please continue to practise reading each word on the common word wall.

Phonics – f and b. Please remember to complete the word making activity in home/school books. Thank you to all parents who have worked with your child to make words. It not only builds spelling skills but also reinforces the individual sounds.

P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words and will get spelling homework on Tuesday which should be completed for Thursday. These words should be practised each night at home, ready for the spelling test on Friday. You can see how well they have done as it is completed in the back of their homework jotter.

Number – Primary 1 and 2 will be continuing with the concept of addition and practising addition sums using objects, pictures and numbers.

It is remembrance day on Wednesday and we will be observing a minutes silence in school. Poppies can still be got from school for a small donation.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – did and him. Primary 1 homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday. This week there is a common word wall in jotters. Please practise reading each word on the wall ready for a wee assessment at the end of the week.

Phonics – u and l. Please remember to complete the word making activity in home/school books. Thank you to all parents who have worked with your child to make words. It not only builds spelling skills but also reinforces the individual sounds.

P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words and will get spelling homework on Monday which should be completed for Thursday. These words should be practised each night at home, ready for the spelling test on Friday. You can see how well they have done as it is completed in the back of their homework jotter.

Number – Primary 1 and 2 will either be working with numbers words to 10 or 20. We will also be introducing or continuing addition.

Gym will be on a Thursday this term. It would be helpful if girls wore trousers that day or at least not a pinafore!

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – are and me.  Primary 1 homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

Phonics – g and 0.

P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words and will get spelling homework on Monday and should be completed for Thursday.  These words should be practised each night at home, ready for the spelling test on Friday.  You can see how well they have done as it is completed in the back of their homework jotter.

Number – Primary 1 and 2 will either be working with numbers to 10 or 20 – counting, recognising, writing, and ordering.  We will be focussing on ordering numbers and the concept of more/less.

Welcome back to Term 2!

Please can we ask that all clothing and equipment is clearly named as we begin this new term.

Our timetable is as follows:

Library visits at break time on Mondays in our newly revamped school library (optional for pupils to attend)

Music is on Tuesdays with Mr Smith.

Book Buddies with P5 on Tuesday afternoons.

Science is on Wednesdays with Mrs Will.

Gym will probably be on Thursdays with Mrs Northcroft (although this has still to be confirmed).

On Fridays the children will usually have Assembly and Golden time.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – the and and.  Primary 1 homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

Phonics – This week we will be consolidating c, e, h, r, m and d.  There will be word making homework in the H/S book at the end of the week. This is a job to do when you have time over the next week. P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words and will get spelling homework on Monday and should be completed for Thursday.  These words should be practised each night at home, ready for the spelling test on Friday.  You can see how well they have done as it is completed in the back of their homework jotter.

Number – Primary 1 and 2 will either be working with numbers to 10 or 20 – counting, recognising, writing, and ordering.  We will be focussing on the concept of ‘1 more‘.

Please can we remind you that all clothing, shoes and equipment should be clearly named.  We would very much appreciate your support as a considerable amount of staff time is being used to try and identify missing property.

On Friday we will be visiting the local church for our end of term service.  Families are most welcome to join us at South St Nicholas Church, Kincorth Circle at 9.30am.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – he and she. Primary 1 common word homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

P2 Spelling Homework – will be given on Monday to be completed by Thursday. Please help your child to practise spelling these words ready for their spelling test on Friday. The spelling test is completed in the back of their homework for you to see how they are getting on.

Phonics – m and d. P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words.

This is our last week of school before the 2 week holiday.  We wish you all a very pleasant break and look forward to seeing you again on Monday 26th October.

Please can we ask again that all clothing and equipment is clearly named. We already have a small collection of cardigans that noone has claimed!!!

MILK – Each day we have milk in our classroom. If you signed the milk letter at the start of term milk has been ordered for your child. However, if they do not wish to continue taking milk,  please let us know and we will amend our list. If you would like your child to have water at this time instead please provide a bottle of water, labelled with your child’s name, for them to drink. We will send this home each night for it to be washed thoroughly and refilled.

Sponsored walk – It is our parent council sponsored walk on Monday. Rooms 1 and 2 will be leaving first thing in the morning on an exciting walk around the Gramps. We hope it will be fine weather but please make sure your child has on a waterproof jacket and suitable footwear just in case. Please also ensure your child has a drink in school with them which we may take with us or have as soon as we come back.

Dan from South St Nicholas Church will be visiting our class on Wednesday.

On Thursday we will be visiting Kincorth Library to swap our books!

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – is and it. Primary 1 common word homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

P2 Spelling Homework – will be given on Monday to be completed by Thursday. Please help your child to practise spelling these words ready for their spelling test on Friday. The spelling test is completed in the back of their homework for you to see how they are getting on.

Phonics – h and r. P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words.

Number – Primary 1- Number formation of 9 and 10. Primary 1 and 2 will continue working with numbers to 10, 20 or 100 – counting, recognising, writing, and ordering.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – I and in. P1 will get the Common Word homework on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

Phonics – This week we will be practising the letters c and e.  Please continue to work with your child in consolidating the sounds s, a, t, i, p and n by using the sounds found in their envelope at the front of their H/S Book.

P1 had ‘Word Making ‘homework put into the H/S book at the end of last week. If your child has not completed this activity yet, please help them to do it in the next few days.

P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words.  Spelling homework will be given on a Monday to be returned for Thursday.

 Number – Primary 1- Number formation of 7 and 8.

Primary 1 and 2 will either be working with numbers to 10, 20 or 100 – counting, recognising, writing, and ordering. We will be concentrating on using the words before, after and between to describe numbers.

The children are continuing to settle into class and have adapted well to all the new routines and responsibilities!

Well done to Emma in P2 who is our class rep at pupil council.

Please can we ask that all clothing and equipment is clearly named. We already have a small collection of cardigans that noone has claimed!!!

Things are beginning to settle down and our timetable is almost organised.

Music is on a Tuesday with Mr Smith.

Science is on a Wednesday with Mrs Will.

Gym will probably be on a Thursday with Mrs Northcroft although this has still to be confirmed.

On Friday the children will usually have Assembly and Golden time.

Reading – Your child will receive a new reading book on Monday and Wednesday. It would be extremely helpful if you could work with your child for a short time each night.

First night with the book – read the story together, look at the pictures and discuss what’s happening. Have a look at any words in the word pot and see if your child can find them in the text. Ask your child to read the text to you, supporting them when necessary. If they are stuck with a word, encourage them to sound it out, look for clues in the picture and the story.

On the second night see what they can remember about their book from memory. Ask them to read the text to you and then focus on words from the text, or in their pot, that they struggled with.

Common Words – as and at. Homework will be given out on a Monday and should be completed for the Thursday.

Phonics – This week we will be practising the letter n as well as consolidating s, a, t, i, and p. There will be word making homework in the H/S book at the end of the week. This is a job to do when you have time over the next week.  P2 will be reading and writing 3 letter words. This week they will be getting spelling homework.

Number – Primary 1- Number formation of 5 and 6.

Primary 1 and 2 will either be working with numbers to 10, 20 or 100 – counting, recognising, writing, and ordering.