Parents/Carers
Hopefully you have all had a lovely and restful weekend and we wish our families celebrating a very Happy new year. The children thoroughly enjoyed our learning last week on Chinese New Year, fully immersing themselves in the different culture and the Chinese food tasting proved very popular! A BIG thank you again to all of those parents who were able to make our writing workshop, if you were unable to make Thursday and you have any questions in how best to help support your child's learning at home please feel free to speak to their teachers.
This week we will be continuing with our 'traditional tales' topic through our learning of "The 3 Billy goats gruff". The children will not only be able to see some goats up close on a visit to our farm but they will also be opportunities for them to produce some observational drawings, re-enact the story and create props to support their own role play.
We understand how busy it can be in the morning and
that sometimes for ease it is quicker for us to do something. We are kindly
asking you to actively encourage your child to become more independent in their
morning routines - hanging their coat on their peg, putting their book bag away
and finding their cupcake. Some of the children are becoming very confident at
coming in to school in the morning and are asking to come into school on their
own. We would really encourage this independence in the children and will praise
children who are ready to make their own way into their classes.
School
Uniform Reminder -
Please be
reminded that children are expected to continue to wear the appropriate uniform
of:
- 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
- Plain tights
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.
Polite
reminder - If your
child has had a change of clothes from school, could you please ensure these
are washed and returned back to us.
We thank
your continued understanding and cooperation in leaving pushchairs at the door.
Some of our children are asking to come into school independently and we
appreciate you encouraging your child to with this.
School
Uniform Reminder -
Please be
reminded that children are expected to continue to wear the appropriate uniform
of:
- 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
- Plain tights
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.
Polite
reminder - If your
child has had a change of clothes from school, could you please ensure these
are washed and returned back to us.
We thank
your continued understanding and cooperation in leaving pushchairs at the door.
Some of our children are asking to come into school independently and we
appreciate you encouraging your child to with this.
Request
-
We are
asking for any donations of bags, hats, costumes etc which are no longer needed and could be used and developed by the children to enhance their imaginative role play please.
We will
be using the Havering school menu which the children bought home. This week we
are on Week 3 of the menu. Monday’s choices are:
Red - Chicken Fillet in a Bun with 1/2 Jacket Potato
Blue - Ravioli Pasta (VE)
Green - Vegetable Burger in a Bun with 1/2 Jacket Potato
Here is a
link to the menu choices https://www.haveringcatering.co.uk/schooldata/mead-infant-primary-school/
In Read, write inc the children have now begun
working in smaller groups according to where they are up to with learning to
blend. This will help the children to progress at their own level.
In maths we will be looking at measurement, in particular height and length. There will be a range of practical activities for the children to use and apply their skills.
Thank you to all those parents who have returned
their child's PE kits. A little reminder we have our PE sessions every Thursday.
Could you please ensure your child has their P.E kits back in school ready for
their lesson. We still have some missing items, if you could please check that your child has their correct clothes Please could you also check that your child has the right P.E
clothes in their bag as we do have some it would be much appreciated.
INSET Dates 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
Dates for your diary
Spring
1
|
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Tuesday
11th February
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Stay
and read morning
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Friday
14th February
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Break
up for half term
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Monday
24th February
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Children
return back to school
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Our learning objectives this term will be listed under these headings:
Personal, Social and Emotional:
Confident to speak to others about own needs, wants, interests and
opinions.
Can describe self in positive terms and talk about abilities
Can usually adapt behaviour to different events, social situations and
changes in routine.
Communication and Language:
Joins in with repeated refrains.
Can retell a simple story.
Builds up vocabulary that reflects the breadth of their experiences.
Literacy:
Describes main story settings, events and principal characters.
Beginning to be aware of the way stories are structured.
Joins in with repeated refrains and anticipated key events and phrases
in rhymes and stories.
Physical Development:
Forms recognisable letters.
Can usually manage washing and drying hands.
Runs skilfully and negotiates spaces successfully.
Mathematics:
To recap number recognition 0-10.
To recap number formation 0-10.
To confidently count to 20 and beyond demonstrating place value.
Understanding the World:
Remembers and talks about significant events in their own experiences.
Shows an interest in different ways of life.
Can talk about some of the things they have observed.
Expressive arts and design:
Constructs with a purpose in mind.
Manipulates material to achieve a planned effect.
Explores colour and how colour can be changed
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.
Reception Team
