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Teachers:

Miss Gray – Green class

Mrs Hathaway– Emerald class

Support staff:

Mrs Wiffen

Mrs Foley

Adults in year three

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Our School Motto

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Our School Values

Determination
Independence
Honesty
Respect
Kindness
Resilience

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Our School Rules

Be ready to learn.

Be safe.

Be respectful.

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Growth Mindset

Each week, the children will vote for who they believe have shown a growth mindset and the winner will be awarded Neurone of the Week. The child will then have the chance to share how they have demonstrated a growth mindset outside of school. This book will be given out on Friday and should be returned the following week by Wednesday.

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Attendance

At Sunnymede, we have been working hard to improve overall attendance. The Dfe continues to monitor our school to make sure this continues to improve and we need parents on board in committing to keeping their child’s attendance high (ideally over 97%).

Evidence shows that pupils who have good attendance and punctuality do generally achieve well.

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Curriculum Overview

At the start of each term, there will be a year group newsletter which outlines what your children will learn that term.

You can find a copy on the school website on our year group page.

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Timetable

Every morning, we will teach English, Maths, whole class reading or SPaG. (spelling, grammar)

Every afternoon we will teach the foundation subjects. PE will be every Monday and Friday. Remember: no earrings and PE kits must be worn to school.

Every Friday morning, there will be a times tables challenge. Starting FRIDAY 18^TH

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Reading

Reading forms an integral part of our curriculum and good reading skills help children progress well. Reading daily with your child will enhance their progress greatly. It is an expectation that children read at home daily, (both silently and to an adult).
Dojo points will be given to reward reading.
Each week, your child can change their levelled reading book and explore a range of texts with their adults.
They are heard reading aloud by a teacher or LSA. The class teacher will make a comment on the online reading record at least once a month.
Three times a week your child will work on answering written comprehension questions in our whole class reading sessions.

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Boom Reader

Boom reader is the on line reading record system that we use in KS2.

It replaces the yellow reading record diary that the children had in KS1

A letter explaining how this works will be sent home.

As part of the children’s weekly homework they should be reading at

Least 3 times a week to an adult.

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Online Library

https://www.sunnymedeprimary.com/pupils/online-library

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Spelling, punctuation and Grammar ,SPaG

We focus on developing vocabulary. This helps with reading comprehension and creating interesting writing.
When reading, try to encourage children to ask questions about the meaning of words and how they can be used.
We model using dictionaries for our spelling and to check the meaning of words to encourage the children to do the same.
We will continue to test the children termly on the year 3 and 4 word lists at the end of each term.
With the increasing focus on grammar, we have to try and help the children avoid ‘Essex’ speak and use the standard English.
Eg They were ….not ‘they was’
We did ….. not ‘we done’
The handout has the list of key words for year 3 and 4, your child is expected to understand and use these within their work
There will no longer be a weekly spelling test. Children will have lessons twice a week using the programme Spelling Shed

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MATHS

Please encourage your child to continue to practise their times tables (particularly instant recall). At Sunnymede, we use Times Tables Rockstars to help them, where they can practice their tables in a range of games and earn coins.
The Sunnymede Times tables Challenge will be held every Friday. We will start with the 2 Times Table.
The children have 3 minutes to complete 50 questions.
In year 4, there will statutory times table test set by the government.
Number bonds to 10 and 100 are also very important to learn to help your child with their maths skills.

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TT Rockstars

This is the same log in as Numbots.

We will send home the logins incase you have mislaid it.

https://play.ttrockstars.com/school/teacher/ttrs/online/game/home

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School Entry and Exit

Children need to come into school independently from 8.35am to 8.45am and go straight into their classrooms via the door by the pond. Adults are not allowed to enter the building via this door.
The school gates will be closed by 8.50am.
School ends at 3.15pm. Please collect your child from the classroom door, located on the infant playground.
End of the day exiting arrangements - should you wish for your child to be collected by another adult – we require your written consent for this to happen.
Please can you complete an exiting arrangement form if you haven’t had a chance to yet or if there are any changes from last year.

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Homework

For year 3, homework does not start until after October half term.
The homework policy can be found on the school website .
Any child who completes all homework tasks will be entered into the homework raffle to win a prize at the end of a term.

Weekly homework – reading - TT rockstars

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Communication

Home/school communication is extremely important and there are a variety of ways to communicate with staff:

1) Making an appointment: If you need to speak to the teacher urgently or for a more personal issue, please make an appointment with the office staff.
2) End of the day: Teachers are available at the end of the day for brief appointments once all the pupils have been collected.
3) Please ensure that you have provided two up to date emergency contacts. If you are unsure please visit the office.

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Medicines

Medicines - It is the parent's responsibility to ensure their children has an asthma pump in school. If your child requires medicine to be taken during the school day you will need to complete one of the medical forms which can be found on the website and in the office.

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General information

Water bottles. We are happy for the children to bring in water bottles into the classroom and keep them at the side of the room. Please ensure they are named.

Pencil cases are allowed however they are the children’s responsibility. They should not be too big.

Snacks at playtime are fruit or vegetables, we are a healthy school. Snacks can be purchased in school for 30p.

The library will be open Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes.

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More General information

Class assemblies. You will be invited to your child’s assembly. These are held on Fridays at 9am and usually finish around 9.45am. The dates of these will be sent out nearer the time.

School Website. Please check the school website for any information and pictures of your child learning and having fun at school.

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Stone Age Day

Stone Age Day will be on Thursday 17^th September. You should have received a letter last half term.

A company will come into school and teach the children lots of interesting facts about the Stone Age. They take part in fun activities and games to help them learn.

Please ensure your child has a stone age outfit.

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