Good afternoon everyone! I hope you have been having a fabulous Easter break. I am looking forward to hearing all of your stories during check-in tomorrow.
I’m not sure how we got here so quickly but Term 4 is upon us already! We have another very busy term ahead of us and I am sure you will show the same enthusiasm that you have shown so far during Primary 5.
Spelling: Units 3 and 32 should be completed for Friday. As always, each word should be written out three times and an uplevelled sentence should be written for each spelling rule word. Please remember to consider your VCOP in each sentence.
This week I would like you to continue focusing on using ambitious connectives in each sentence again. Here are some examples: before, as well as, however, also, although and after. Try to include one in each sentence. Some of you are doing very well with this. Remember this does not mean you forget about uplevelling your openers and vocabulary. We are trying to use all of these together to make your sentences the best they can be.
Reading: A new core reader will be issued on Thursday. The main focus is to ensure you are reading aloud to someone at home. Please remember to use expression where needed. Once again, there will be no written homework as we will continue to complete our comprehension tasks for the core readers in class. As always, if there is any vocabulary you are unsure of, please take a note of it and we will discuss it in class on Thursday.
Last term I introduced the reading feedback form which should be completed by the person hearing you read aloud. We will be continuing with this during term 4. New forms will be issued this week.
Personal Reading Challenge: We will be continuing with our Personal Reading Challenge this term. This was a great success last term and I was very impressed at the number of books being read. Watch this space for some interesting information regarding term 3’s challenge.
This week you will be setting a new target. The aim is to ensure you are reading regularly (not just during our ERIC sessions) and you will most definitely achieve success by the end of term. Please remember to bring your book to school as this will allow you to read it during our ERIC sessions.
Please remember to record the books in your reading passport as you finish them. The passport is kept in class. Remember this is your record of the number of books you have read so far this term.
Maths: Please access the relevant link below for your Maths homework. This should be completed in your homework jotter for Friday.
If you wish additional practice of your multiplication tables, please use the links below.
- P.E. is on Tuesday and Friday . All P.E. kits should have been taken home at the end of last term to be washed. Please remember to bring a fresh kit to school.
- Our next library visit is on Tuesday 25th April. We require two parent helpers. Please click here for further details.
- Please remember to return your ticket request forms for our Rookie Rockstars show which will take place on Tuesday 2nd May (Eagles and Ospreys) and Wednesday 3rd May (Hawks and Falcons).
- Our Fairtrade Tuckshop begins on Wednesday. Please ensure you know which date you are in charge of the tuckshop. If you wish to buy something, please remember to bring money to school. Details of prices can be found here.
See you all tomorrow.
Mrs O’Neill
