Hello parents,
We hope that you enjoyed the Christmas holidays and have had a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
We are starting the new term with Scottish week. We will be learning about Scottish traditions and the Scots language.
This week’s sound: x (pronounced ‘ks’ not ‘ex’) as in box
Reading:
Groupings have changed so you may find your child has a book at a different stage than before.
Letters have been sent home to let you know what key words your child struggled with in a recent Key Word Assessment. Could you please make these your main focus at home this week for homework.
Chips- Kipper the Clown
Tuesday – p1-8
Wednesday -p1-16
Thursday- Kipper the Clown booklet
Biffs- Floppy the Hero
Tuesday – p1-8
Wednesday –p1-16
Thursday- Whole Book
Kippers- A Good Trick
Tuesday- p1-4
Wednesday- p4-8
Thursday – Whole Book
Independent Readers- Bob Bug
Tuesday- p1-4
Wednesday- p4-8
Thursday – Whole Book
As part of our Scottish week we are asking the children to learn 2 Scottish songs which the school will be singing in assembly on Friday:
Auld Lang Syne
O’ Flower of Scotland
I have sent home copies of the song lyrics and ask that you help your child to learn the songs for Friday.
I have also sent home 2 Scots poems –
Mince and Tatties – JK Annand
The Wee Rid Motor-Sandy Thomas Ross
Please can you help your child learn 1 of these poems to recite in front of the class next week. Some children may be selected to perform these at our poetry recital in a few weeks time.
Finally, just a quick thank you for all of your lovely gifts at the end of term, they were appreciated. It was really very generous.
All the Best,
Miss Ramsay
