Dear Parents/Carers
We hope you are having a lovely weekend and enjoying the last bursts of Summer weather.
The children coped very well with their first full time week and are really settled into their daily routines.W e would like to say a big thank you to all parents and carers for your support during this settling period. Our focus at the start of the year is ensuring all children are settled and happy in the setting. We have been teaching routines, rules and expectations as well as exploring all of the resources available. We hope you have had a chance to see the Reception blogs published so far on the Mead Facebook page and website.
This week our focus book will be "My Mum and Dad make me laugh". This book explores our likes and dislikes and the fact that we can like different things.We will be continuing to find out more about the children and their interests .
As a reminder the school day starts between 8.30a.m and-8.50 start with a 3.00pm collection time.
Access in the mornings is through our main gate Gate 1 and at the end of the day via either Gate 1 or Gate 3.We would ask that you stand back from the doors in order to safely hand the children back to you Please do not crowd the doors as this will delay us in handing your child over.
The children coped very well with their first full time week and are really settled into their daily routines.W e would like to say a big thank you to all parents and carers for your support during this settling period. Our focus at the start of the year is ensuring all children are settled and happy in the setting. We have been teaching routines, rules and expectations as well as exploring all of the resources available. We hope you have had a chance to see the Reception blogs published so far on the Mead Facebook page and website.
This week our focus book will be "My Mum and Dad make me laugh". This book explores our likes and dislikes and the fact that we can like different things.We will be continuing to find out more about the children and their interests .
As a reminder the school day starts between 8.30a.m and-8.50 start with a 3.00pm collection time.
Access in the mornings is through our main gate Gate 1 and at the end of the day via either Gate 1 or Gate 3.We would ask that you stand back from the doors in order to safely hand the children back to you Please do not crowd the doors as this will delay us in handing your child over.
Please note we are asking parents not to bring buggies into the corridors as they become overcrowded at peak times and pose a health and safety risk. Please be assured a member of staff will be on hand to provide assistance in looking after buggies in the morning.
Thank you to all the children that have returned their 'All about me' bags.The children have really enjoyed sharing these during circle times and have given classroom staff an insight into the children`s likes and dislikes. If anyone is still yet to return their 'All about me' sheet and family tree could you please ensure these are returned to your child's teacher this week.
Thank you to all the children that have returned their 'All about me' bags.The children have really enjoyed sharing these during circle times and have given classroom staff an insight into the children`s likes and dislikes. If anyone is still yet to return their 'All about me' sheet and family tree could you please ensure these are returned to your child's teacher this week.
Your child will have brought home a reading book this week and a set of sight words . We will change this book weekly and review the child`s progress. The expectation is your child reads at least 3 times or more each week. As we are promoting a love of reading, we encourage your child to read a range of books and is not limited to the one we send home with them.
On Thursday we will be holding the first `Stay and Read` session. This is an opportunity to share a book with your child when you arrive at school. This promotes a shared enjoyment of reading in the school environment.
Following the Stay and Read session in the hall we will be holding a short meeting to explain our phonics programme `Read, write inc'. It would be great to see as many parents as possible to help give the children the best possible start in their reading journey.
On Thursday we will be holding the first `Stay and Read` session. This is an opportunity to share a book with your child when you arrive at school. This promotes a shared enjoyment of reading in the school environment.
Following the Stay and Read session in the hall we will be holding a short meeting to explain our phonics programme `Read, write inc'. It would be great to see as many parents as possible to help give the children the best possible start in their reading journey.
This week we will be on Week 1 of the Havering school menu. Monday's choices are:
Red - Beef Burger in a Bun with Wedges
Blue - Cheesy Tomato Pasta Pot
Green - Vegetable Burger in a Bun with Wedges
Here is a link to the menu choices https://www.haveringcatering.co.uk/schooldata/mead-infant-primary-school/
School Uniform -
Please be reminded that children are expected to continue to wear the appropriate uniform of:
Children will not be permitted to wear Hoodies.
Only plain school coloured head bands can be worn- no oversized bows.
Only studs can we worn in school, please make sure these are removed for PE.
Please ensure children do not have makeup on or acrylic/painted nails.
Uniform will be given to those children who do not wear the correct uniform in the morning and will need to be returned before the end of school.
- Black or grey trousers (Joggers in Nursery)
- White polo shirt with a bottle green jumper or cardigan
- Black shoes or plain black trainers (no boots)
- Black or grey skirt/dress
Children will not be permitted to wear Hoodies.
Only plain school coloured head bands can be worn- no oversized bows.
Only studs can we worn in school, please make sure these are removed for PE.
Please ensure children do not have makeup on or acrylic/painted nails.
Uniform will be given to those children who do not wear the correct uniform in the morning and will need to be returned before the end of school.
Messages –
- PLEASE NAME all items of clothing. This will help when returning lost items, particularly jumpers and cardigans with the right child.
- Our PE days are Thursday. Please ensure your child has a named PE kit in school. If they wear earrings they need to be removed on this day.
- Thank you to all those parents who have sent in a named set of spare clothes. If you haven’t yet could you please ensure your child has a named set of spare clothes and underwear on their peg as soon as possible.
- Children can also bring in a pair of named wellies to leave in school. This would be great for use in the mud kitchen and on rainy days.
- If your child suffers with asthma please ensure their pump is in school and you have completed the relevant paperwork at the main office.
- Our Macmillan coffee morning is next Friday we welcome all parents to attend. Any donations including cakes would be really appreciated.
- If your child is unwell, please remember to call the school office on 01708 343616 and notify them of your child's absence.
Family news
This is a section of our blog where we celebrate any news from our Reception parents. We would like to welcome the old nursery parents and our new parents to Mead reception.
Important dates:
INSET Dates and Polling day for 2019-20
INSET 1
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INSET 2
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INSET 3
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INSET 4
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INSET 5
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4th September
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3rd April
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20th July
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21st July
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22nd July
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Last day of the summer term will be Friday 17th July 2020.
You can access Havering term dates for 2019-2010 here: https://www.havering.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/2023/term_dates_2019-2020.pdf
Autumn 1
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Thursday 26th September
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Stay and read morning
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Thursday 26th September
| Read, Write, Inc workshop |
Friday 27th September
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Macmillan Coffee morning – more information to follow
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Monday 14th October
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Parents Evening 1
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Tuesday 15th October
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Parents Evening 2
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Friday 18th October
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Last day before half term.
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Monday 21st October -Friday 25th October
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School Closed for half term
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Autumn 2
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Monday 28th October
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Pupils return to school
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Friday 7th November
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Reception Reading workshop
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Friday 7th November
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Reception stay and read
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Tuesday 12th November
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Friendship workshop
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Friday 6th December
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Stay and Play
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Wednesday 18th December
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St Pauls Church visit
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Friday 20th December
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Last day of term
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Please note that the final day of the summer term will be on Friday 19th July, 2019.
Our learning objectives this term will be listed under these headings:
Personal, Social and Emotional
Can select and use activities and resources with help
Shows confidence in asking adults for help
Communication and Language
To follow directions
To use talk to connect ideas
Literacy
To sometimes give meanings to the marks they draw and paint
Listens to and joins in with stories
Physical Development:
Runs skilfully and negotiates space
Mounts stairs, steps or climbing equipment
Mathematics
Beginning to recite numbers in order to 10
Knows that numbers identify how many objects are in a set
If you would like to contact a member of the EYFS team via email the address is:
eyfs@mead.havering.sch.uk
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Reception Team
