It's so good to see you all back after a lovely Easter break.  What a great first day!  I'm so proud of how many of you read a book each day of the two weeks - Ailene almost ran out of treasure to hand out!  During our guided reading groups it was clear that you had been practising, so well done to all of you.

We are heading to Shantytown in a couple of weeks, so watch out for the permission letter coming home tomorrow.  We are looking for volunteers to help on the trip, so any family members that could spare a hand, come and let me know.

Here's to a great Term 2!

Miss Bamford

Reading and book changes

Monday - Book bags handed in to get new reading books (x2)

Wednesday - Library books in pink box, new ones chosen in afternoon (x2)

Thursday - Book bags handed in to get new reading books (x2)

Please ensure that children's book bags are in school every day and checked at the end of the day.  This is where the children will be asked to put letters, information, new resources, and all communication from school.

Thank you!

Miss Bamford

Thank you to those parents that made it to the reading meeting last week.  All children have come home with a pack of reading resources.  This is for your child to keep and will be updated regularly.  In the pack, you will find...

• 'Help your child become a reader' leaflet
• 'Help your child with reading' top tips
• A bookmark with useful questions to ask while reading 
• Phonics explanation and breakdown of progression
• Phoneme flashcards
• Letter formation guide
• Phonics and reading game boards
• Phoneme frame (to support spelling)

I hope you will find these resource useful with supporting your child at home.  More phoneme flashcards will come home weekly, and look out for a list of useful websites and apps to support your child's developing reading skills.

If you have any questions, please come and see me and I'll be more than happy to help.

Miss Bamford

Reading Workshop

Today a letter came home inviting all parents to come in to class to see how reading is being taught in Room One, and to find out more about how to support your child at home when sharing books.  I'll be handing out some free games and resources to use at home too!

This workshop will be taking place on Thursday 28th February, at 9.00 a.m.

Positive experiences and an enjoyment of reading is highly linked to student achievement.  This is what we aspire to for ALL of our students, and together, we can give your child the best possible start towards a lifelong love of learning.

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