P4 Homework w/b 28.10.19

We are back to a full week and the following homework:

Spelling Homework

New spelling patterns are written up in individual homework jotters and taken home on a Wednesday afternoon to be returned the following Tuesday morning. This must be checked and initialled by an adult.

At home they should use:

LOOK  THINK  COVER  WRITE   CHECK

Write out their new spelling words three times in neat columns. They should also complete a green activity card which will earn pupils 2 credit card points. An optional red activity may be completed for extra practice (and 1 credit card point) but is not mandatory.

Reading Homework

Reading will consist of a variety of activities including Literacy Circles, Novel Studies and individual reading tasks. A library novel will also be chosen by your child.

This week individual reading books will go home on Tuesday and returned on Thursday 31st October to be read again in class. Please check your child’s bookmark to note pages to be covered and ensure that you initial to show that an adult has heard reading at least once per week. Your child will read to an adult between two and three times per week in class. It is extremely important that you take the time to listen, encourage and correct any sounds that your child is reading incorrectly. Thank you for your support with developing your child’s love of reading.

Maths & Numeracy Homework

Maths/Numeracy homework will be given out on a regular basis to tie in with what has been taught in class. This will be handed out on Wednesday to be returned the following Tuesday morning.

This week P4 will be reinforcing their work on number-bonds through addition and subtraction. Remember to also practise your child’s chosen times-table target noted during our Learning Trio meeting.

Topic Homework

There will be occasional homework for topic which may include individual research and class talks.

This week’s topic question is:

What material are the Lewis Chessmen pieces carved from?

Additional Information

  • The Hallowe’en disco will be held on Thursday 31st October, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Dunedin Consort will be in school working with P3 and P4 on Thursdays from October to December
  • Rugby will begin a 6 week block starting on Thursday, 31st October, 1:45pm – 2:30pm
  • Flu vaccinations will take place on Monday 4th November

Please note that on Thursday 31st October children should come to school dressed in their PE kit as they have a number of activities going on that day and this will save time changing throughout the day.

Many thanks for your continued support,

Mrs Watts & Mrs Roy

 

 

 

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