Weekly Blog

Friday 27th January 

This week in English we have been writing our own stories! We planted a seed on Tuesday which will hopefully grow into some beautiful marigolds. Then we talked about what we would plant if we could have a magic tree like the monster in our story. We have started writing our own stories about our magic tree which we will finish next week. The children are hoping for chocolate, x box games, squishmellows and doughnuts, amongst other things, to grow on their trees!

In maths we have began to look at adding numbers to 20. We have ordered numbers to 20 and counted on using a number line. Today we begun looking at the tricky concept of adding 10 more. We will continue with this next week too. 

Thank you for all the boxes you've sent in, they will be put to good use the next few art sessions! 

A small reminder: 

Please bring all reading books back into school on Wednesday as the books are used in our guided reading sessions before being sent home. It is really important books come back as they are used across the Key Stage. If they are not returned there is not enough for guided reading in school. Please note, you do not need to bring your child's books in until Wednesday, then the book bag will remain in school until Friday. 

A warm welcome to Year One 

Teacher: Mrs Murray (Mon) Mrs Back (Tues-Fri)

Teaching Assistant: Mrs Sidiqi, Mr Punio

Reading books: 

The children will be issued a new book every Friday. Reading records need to be filled in at least three times a week by an adult at home and brought into school on Wednesday for us to check.

Please remember to send your child in with a water bottle, fruit and vegetables snacks are provided.  

Library 

The children will be bringing home a book weekly from the school library. Please ensure this is returned the following week for a new one to be issued. 

Homework

Spellings will be given out on Friday and tested on Wednesday.  

PE days: Mondays and Wednesdays - please ensure the children come in wearing their PE kits.

P.E. Kit:

Black or green shorts 

White or Green T – shirt.       

Trainers

Black jogging bottoms and top for the winter  

Forest School:

Once a fortnight, children will be taking part in forest school on site with Mrs. Selwood. Please provide a pair of named Wellington boots to stay at school on their pegs. The children will attend forest school come rain or shine so please ensure they always have a suitable coat in school on this day. If you would like to find out more about forest school please visit;

https://www.spmillend.herts.sch.uk/forest-school/ 

If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to discuss them with me at pick up. Alternatively, you can email; year1@spmillend.herts.sch.uk