Reception Tuesday 1st December 2020........coming up + a reminder!

 Good evening,

The children have been captivated by the Nativity story this week; a group of children even performed the story infront of the class with singing too! It made our day - Mr. Spracklen was even invited to watch!

Good news! Dave was returned, wrapped as a present and delivered by Father Christmas along with Jingle the elf. We have a hotline in Reception where we can ring Father Christmas and keep him informed about Jingle's behaviour! We even learned some signs for Christmas too today!

Mrs. Smith will be carrying out our half termly RWInc assessments next week. You will recall at the parent consultation evenings we shared with you how many sounds your child/children had obtained. Following this assessment you will receive a detailed document showing you exactly where your child and what they need to be able to do to reach the next colour. This will then enable us to lead 3 x RWInc workshops straight after Christmas where you will be able to participate in the lesson that is specific to your child's stage. Please do not forget that BY THE END OF RECEPTION children should be at the red/green stage.

We hope you are enjoying the library books together and are finding the power maths work book useful in enabling you to see exactly what we have been learning about in class during the week. At the end of next week we will be sending home each child's Magical Achievement book for you to share together - you will be invited to add some pages of your own.

Don't forget, every opportunity to play, explore, discover, test, take risks is a chance to learn, and those moments shared together are priceless! Please share these moments of home learning with us as the children are so proud to stand up and talk about them. PLAY IS HOME LEARNING!

NEXT WEDNESDAY, Reception children are invited to come back to school from 5pm-6pm, wearing their pyjamas, dressing gowns, onesies and slippers in order to enjoy stories around the Christmas tree whilst also sipping hot chocolate and experiencing the magical lit up wonderland in the dark. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hibberd and myself will greet each child at the back hall doors, where you will also be able to collect them at 6pm. Children may also bring a favourite teddy, blanket and or cushion. 

A reminder: Please, if you haven't already, may you complete the Parent Questionnaire. These are really important as we use them to celebrate successes in the school and also to develop and grow from. If you do have any concerns that you raise on the questionnaire, I would also ask that you email me directly to share these as well so that we can address concerns directly and move forward.

See you all tomorrow,

Mrs. J, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hibberd