Welcome to Elms
Teachers: Mrs Lemmon, Miss Jones & Mrs Barnett
Welcome to Elms Class! We are committed to creating a caring and supportive environment where every child feels happy, safe and confident to learn. We encourage children to do their very best, show kindness to others and take pride in their achievements. We are excited to work together and make this a successful and enjoyable year for everyone.
📚 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
✏️ Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
As our spelling units vary in length, please check the spelling sheet carefully for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will help children make excellent progress.
📖 Reading
Children should read at home every day for at least 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading plays a vital role in developing fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, so we encourage reading to become part of your child’s everyday routine.
💻 Reading Plus
Children should complete 5 Reading Plus texts each week, both in and out of school.
There will be two opportunities during the school week for children to access Reading Plus. Any texts that have not been completed in school should be finished at home as part of their homework.
Regular use of Reading Plus helps to develop reading fluency, comprehension and confidence, supporting children’s progress across all areas of learning.
🔢 Times Tables
Children should continue to practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
Frequent practice helps children improve their recall speed and accuracy, building confidence in mathematics and supporting their learning across the curriculum. Even a few minutes each day can make a significant difference.
⚽ PE – Wednesday
Our PE day is Wednesday, where children will be supported by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children come to school with the correct PE kit.
We are looking forward to working together and making this a fantastic year in Elms Class!
Resources:
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Online Homework and Information
Cauliflower Christmas Cards!
The past couple of weeks the children across school have been creating some Christmas cards. Each year group have taken up a different design and had fun using their art skills to make them look amazing! We look forward to seeing some of them transformed...
Fantastic Fractions!
In Year 5 we have been looking at fractions this week. We started the week by revisiting our existing knowledge and going over some misconceptions and common mistakes we can make when working with fractions. Towards the end of the week, we used what we had recapped...
Become a ‘Code Breaker’ during half term!
Colleagues in the Public Health Team have come up with a great idea to help keep children, parents/carers and wider family members* busy and active during October half term with their 'Code Breakers' resources - click here to view the Code Breakers web page....
Year 5 Homework 14.10.22
This week's homework for year 5 is back in the CGP books. English- p.6 and 7- Modal Verbs Maths- p.32 and 33- Equivalent fractions and ordering fractions Reading plus- 2 texts Please remember to record your reading (including reading plus) in your blue diary and bring...
Information for UKS2 parents-carers
The power point below just contains some information for parents and carers e.g structure of the school day and staffing etc. Please click on the link below to access it or should you require a paper version then just ask at reception: Information for UKS2...
‘Taking 10’ to Read
As part of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Key Stage 2 attended a live webinar by esteemed author, and founder of 'Power Thoughts,' Natalie Costa. During this live broadcast, the children were given opportunities to share ideas on how to find empowerment...
Meet Sign Squad
After a gruelling application and audition process, the final 20 Year 5 and 6 Sign Squad have been chosen. It was a very difficult decision to make with so many fantastic signers interested in joining but those who made it into the main group really shone in their...
Windy Winners!
This week our two awards were for a Top Attitude and also a Top Historian. Well done to al of our winners. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can. Class Top Attitude Top...
Year 5 Homework 7.10.22
This week's homework for Year 5 is online. English- Google classroom- Inference from a picture task- the children have done these in class this week. Maths- Conquer Maths- Short Division and Contracted Multiplication Reading Plus- 2 texts
Walk to School Month
October is national walk to school month and as part of that we are asking children to try and travel in an active way more often. This can be walking, biking, or scooting from home to school or even just parking a little bit further away and walking the final part to...
Windy Winners!
Last week the children had the opportunity to receive our Value of the month award 'Dedication' as well as for a Top Effort and Top Reader too! Well done to all of our winners! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go...
European Day of Languages
On Wednesday, children from Nursery to Year 6 looked at different languages across Europe. There were a variety of activities that took place such as guess the country and tongue twisters. The younger children then learnt to say hello in different languages whilst the...