We have been working really hard preparing for our Burns supper and looking forward to welcoming some of you tomorrow.

Today we went to pick up the all important Haggis from Elderslie Butchers

We have also been kindly donated these beautiful flower arrangements from The Flower Shop which will add a lovely finishing touch to our tables.

Thank you so much Elderslie Butchers and The Flower Shop!

Growth Mindset Questionnaire

Thanks to all parents/carers who have already completed a post intervention questionnaire. As it went in school bags just before Christmas (busy time) I have reissued to those parents who completed a questionnaire prior to the start of the project. Thanks again for the time taken to complete this.

Homework Tasks this week-

Reading– core reader (reading book);

Spelling– spelling pattern ow- the common words this week are ask and food

Please encourage your child to:

Say the word   e.g. snow

Break it into the sounds e.g. s- n-ow(3 sounds)

Blend it- s…n….ow…(stretching out each sound)

Write it (whilst covering the word)

Check it (against the written format)

If possible, tackle one column of spelling on two different nights. Children would benefit from writing a simple sentence this term- starting with a Capital letter, remember finger spaces and to finish with a full stop/other end punctuation.

There will be a spelling dictation on Friday this week.

Talking Homework-We will mark Burns night (25^th January) by celebrating scots language and music through story, songs, rhymes and dance this week.  Children should ask someone at home about their favourite Scottish word and find out what it means.  Be ready to share this with the class on Friday.

Maths- Children have been learning to read numbers to twenty. Colour or  join to match. On the reverse take the opportunity to practise writing number words from ten to twenty.

Please bring homework folders/reading books daily, as children will need these at various times during the week.

Thanks for your support with homework. Ms Crawford

Homework Tasks this week

Reading– core reader (reading book);

Spelling– spelling pattern ea– the common words this week all have the sound ea in them which should help.

Please encourage your child to:

Say the word   e.g. leaf

Break it into the sounds e.g. l-ea-f(3 sounds)

Blend it- l..ea…f(stretching out each sound)

Write it (whilst covering the word)

Check it (against the written format)

If possible, tackle one column of spelling on two different nights. An active spelling grid is in the front cover of the literacy homework jotter. You should pick one to try on a third night. Children would benefit from writing a simple sentence this term- starting with a Capital letter, remember finger spaces and to finish with a full stop/other end punctuation.

There will be a spelling dictation on Friday this week.

Maths- Children have been working on partitioning numbers to 20 (and beyond) into 10 and extras. This activity will help develop your child’s understanding of numbers including place value.

Looking for an extra challenge?  Ask your child

How many would I have altogether if I had 3 lots of 10 and 4 (or 4 ones) (34)

Try with other numbers to 50 and beyond (up to 99)

Please bring homework folders/reading books daily, as children will need these at various times during the week.

Thanks for your support with homework.

Ms Crawford

Happy New Year!

Thank you all for your kind Christmas gifts, cards and messages- they were all a lovely surprise and most appreciated.

I hope you all had a pleasant Christmas break. It was good to see the children today and they were excited to tell me all their news.

Please remember to return PE kits, which were sent home for washing/checking before the holidays. I am looking forward to starting our Scottish dancing!

Homework Tasks this week

Reading– core reader (reading book);

Spelling– spelling pattern ay– the common words this week all have the sound ay in them which should help.

Please encourage your child to:

Say the word   e.g. hay

Break it into the sounds e.g. h-ay(2 sounds)

Blend it- h..ay…(stretching out each sound)

Write it (whilst covering the word)

Check it (against the written format)

If possible, tackle one column of spelling on two different nights. An active spelling grid is in the front cover of the literacy homework jotter. You should pick one to try on a third night. Children would benefit from writing a simple sentence this term- starting with a Capital letter, remember finger spaces and to finish with a full stop/other end punctuation.

There will be a spelling dictation on Friday this week.

Maths- Children have been working on partitioning numbers to 20 (and beyond) into 10 and extras. This activity will help develop your child’s understanding of numbers including place value.

Please bring homework folders/reading books daily, as children will need these at various times during the week.

Thanks for your support with homework.

Ms Crawford

Next week is our last week of term…and it’s a busy one!

Monday: Science Centre trip – please remember to bring a packed lunch.  School uniform should be worn.

Tuesday: It’s our Christmas party this afternoon!  Please come to school dressed ready for festivities!

Thursday: We are going to have some time for games.  Children can bring in a board game or toy.  No electronics please!

Friday: It’s cosy movie day!  Children can bring in a blanket, cushion, pillow or soft toy and snuggle up with some Christmas classics.  Don’t forget that it’s a non-uniform day too.

Merry Christmas from all of us in Primary 4!!

Homework

There is no more homework before Christmas although reading and spelling will continue to be taught in class.

Growth Mindset

You will find a parental questionnaire on Growth Mindset for parents to complete as the lesson sequence with associated home link/homework ends. I had a good response rate to the first questionnaire and it would be great to get all those who completed a questionnaire at the outset to complete a questionnaire now. I have included extras in case any other parent/carer who has been involved in the homework wishes to respond!  Thanks for your support in this- it is an important part of the Growth Mindset project.

Growth Mindset will continue within classroom routines and practices and the project continues with the children throughout their time in Primary 2.

Nativity

The children have been working hard and are excited to perform their show to parents/carers this Friday.

Thanks to all those who have brought in clothes for the show in a named bag. We have our dress rehearsal to the school tomorrow- so anyone still to bring in clothes should do so tomorrow.  This could be a Christmas t-shirt or jumper but could be any colourful top.  Please don’t supply Christmas headwear for the show as it can prevent the audience seeing children in the row behind.

Tomorrow is a very busy day!  We have our delicious Christmas lunch and get to enjoy it whilst wearing our festive jumpers!  Woohoo!!