Reception Class
Morning Drop-off
Thank you for your support and patience in dropping your children off at school. We understand that the children entering the cloakroom independently may be quite different to what they were used to at nursery, however all children are ready to be independent in their morning routine of hanging up their things, changing in to their pumps, putting their water bottle away and entering the classroom.
3.15pm Pick-up
At 3.15pm, the children have been leaving the classroom via the ‘Garden’ door in to the Reception play area, one at a time. They are asked to sit patiently until we call their name when we can see their adult. We are getting quicker as we go! If someone new to us is picking up your child, or there is a change to the usual routine, please let us know at morning drop-off, via the office or by email.
At home-time and after school, please do not allow your children to play on the climbing frame or other equipment in the ‘Garden’ area or on the school field. This is for health and safety and insurance reasons. Thank you.
Reading Mornings
As of January 2024, Reading Mornings will be held on a Tuesday. Reading morning is an opportunity to come in to the classroom with your child and share a book together. Reading Morning will start 8.50am and finish at 9.10am.
Outdoor Learning
In Reception we love to be outside in our garden, exploring on the field or visiting our Conservation Area. We try to go outside in all weathers (and particularly enjoy the rain!) so, if you haven’t already, please provide your child with an all-in-one waterproof suit or a waterproof coat and trousers, along with wellies to avoid lovely new uniforms from becoming not-so-lovely. These would be best left in school if possible please. Please provide a named coat hanger on which we can hang the wet waterproofs! Thank you. For indoors, we ask that each child keeps their pair of pumps in school, we will send these home at the end of a term for you to check their fit. Please name everything that comes in to school.
PE
Reception’s PE days will be on a Tuesday & Wednesday. Please can all children come to school in their PE kit on their designated PE days.
Milk and Water Bottles
The children have a snack (fruit or vegetable) each day and are always encouraged to try all new foods. They will also receive cow’s milk each day until they turn 5. This will begin at the start of the children’s first full week of school, Monday 18th September. If you would prefer your child not to have milk, please let the school know. Once children are 5, their milk will need to be paid for as outlined in previous information received. Please be aware that there is a delay between your payment happening and your child being added to our school milk order. Children have access to their water bottles throughout the day and are encouraged to drink regularly. Please ensure children have their names on their water bottle and bring fresh water to school each day. The children are able to re-fill their bottle throughout the school day as needed.
Menus
After receiving a menu in your child’s book bag, please select a food choice for each day with your child and return to school the following Monday in order for us to process their lunches. Please ensure your child’s menu is named before returning them to school.
Book Bags
It is helpful if children can bring a book bag to school each day so they can bring home drawings and books etc. We would also appreciate a spare set of underwear and socks being kept in your child’s bag. This could be in a spare bag, left on your child’s peg, or inside their book bag.
Staff
Monday – Miss Griffin & Miss Smith
Tuesday- Miss Griffin & Miss Smith
Wednesday- Miss Griffin, Mrs Milne & Miss Smith
Thursday- Mrs Milne & Miss Smith
Friday- Mrs Milne & Miss Smith
Communication
As of Wednesday 13th September, you should have received your invitation to log on to ‘Tapestry’. This will be where you can see your child’s individual learning and progress recorded. Further information will be on our class page on the school website as well as weekly blog updates about our whole class learning and experiences.
Our email addresses are given below. Please be aware that we may not be able to check these when we are teaching the children but we will aim to get back to you as soon as we can.
anna.griffin@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
emme.milne@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
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Week beginning 6.2.23
Posted: Feb 10, 2023 by: Reception (gquinn) on: Reception Class Blog
This week we planted an amaryllis. The children knew about planting seeds and Daniel shared that this was called a bulb, not a seed. We talked about the roots and the shoot on the bulb and which way up we needed to plant them. Leo talked about needing soil and everyone had a turn at adding soil to our pot. Then children discussed what it would need to grow, so we added water and Elaya helped choose a place in the classroom where there might be some sun to help our plant grow. The children discussed how tall the plant might grow, Jake thinks it will be shorter than Miss Riches, but taller than a mouse! We will keep watering our bulb and measure its height as it grows. Watch this space!
The children have been exploring length and height in maths, using great mathematical language. We had fun measuring our own height against others in our class! We have also begun to talk about time, learning the term ‘o’clock’ and recognising these times on a clock. We discussed the many ‘times’ we have throughout the day, including ‘time to get up’, ‘time to go to school’, ‘lunch time’ and many, many, many more! We had fun ordering all of the times of the day we could think of. ‘Bed time’ was the most unpopular!
We had a very special occasion in our class this week, where Miss Kane shared her baby news with us. We each made a prediction of whether her baby will be a boy or a girl and then went on the field to finally find out! Miss Kane let off a colourful cannon, revealing that her baby is a boy! Half of the class (the boys) were very happy, the other half put on a brave face, but now we are all very excited for her. Congratulations, Miss Kane! We look forward to many name suggestions from the children.
A collection of photographs have been added to Tapestry showing some of the activities your child has chosen to complete during their child initiated ‘choosing time’ throughout the month of January.
Congratulations to Azlan and Sophia who received certificates this week.
Have a great half term holiday!
Mrs Quinn, Miss Riches, Miss Kane and Miss Ingram
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