Weekly Blog & Homework ~ 20.3.23

Blog & Homework for week beginning 20.3.23
 
Dear parents and carers,
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend and that mums liked the Mother's Day cards the children made and had some time to enjoy the special day. I was really impressed with the attention to detail and the care they took in drawing the flowers we had displayed on each table.
Friday was a fun-filled day with our Wind in the Willows performance being enjoyed by all. The children also looked great in red for Comic Relief and had fun designing their red nose characters. Well done to Katy Rogerson for being our class winner.
 
 
P.E
Swimming will be on a Tuesday with our PE session for this term on a Thursday. For swimming, children should come in their school uniform. On a Thursday, please make sure that your child comes in a school PE kit and has a named water bottle in school. 
 
Homework Overview
 
Singing ~ With our Spring Assembly approaching on Thursday the 30th of March, we have been asked to practise some songs. I have added the music to Google Classroom for you to practise as your homework this week.
 
Spellings ~ Spelling Frame - access Spelling Frame and complete at least 2 activities and a practice test. 
 
Times Tables Rockstars ~ Jump on to TTRS to have fun building fluency with your times table calculations. Children should spend around 15-20 minutes minimum on Times Tables Rockstars each week. Fluency of multiplication facts will help your child in so many other areas of maths.Top winners each week will receive a certificate.
 
Reading ~ Your child has a Guided Reading Book. Please ensure you read with your child as well as encouraging independent reading and leave a comment in the reading record to let us know how they are progressing. Your child can write comments too.
Please ensure your reading book and record is in your bag every day.
 
 
 TOP TIPS FOR HOMEWORK...
~ Little and often...and not last minute! Give yourself enough time to complete homework tasks. Why not get as much done through the week so you can have the weekend off : )
~ Be comfortable...make sure you work in a comfortable space, perhaps with a drink and snack.
~ Have little screen breaks to keep your eyes healthy and happy!
 
If for any reason, on any week, you have any issues with homework, please just let me know. 
 
 
I think that's all for now. If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on:
 
michelle.smith@swansfield.northumberland.sch.uk
 
 
Take care everyone,
 
Mrs Smith