Welcome to Year 4

’Meet The Teacher’

Mr Turton We are looking forward to working together with you

IntroductionsOther adults

working with Year 4:

Mrs Priddle (Teaching Assistant)Mrs Freuchen (PPA cover)

Expectations Team work & respect Social skills Progress and achievement Presentation Handwriting Pride Self esteem Confidence Organisation Enjoyment (I hope!)

School UniformBoysBlack School Trousers or shorts.White shirtTieRoyal blue sweatshirt with school logo.Black SocksGirlsBlack Skirt/trousers, Knee length shorts or pinafore.White shirtTieRoyal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo.White socks or plain black opaque tights.Royal blue and white cotton dress may be worn in the summer.

PE Kit• White or black shorts

• White t-shirt with school logo

• Black tracksuit

• Trainers

What will your child be learning?

Primary National Curriculum 2014 Cross curricular teaching Year 4 expectations – important year! Big Writing – extended writing session Guided Reading – the explicit teaching of

reading Phonics Shared reading – with Year 2

How Can I Help My Child?

Home Learning: weekly work will we set for Maths, English and Spelling.

Speaking tasks Times Tables – weekly tables Reading: Reading Record Books – how to fill

them in Family Reading Morning: every Friday – all

welcome! Handwriting Creative curriculum topic – The Living Land Use of the Internet Taking the learning into ‘real life’ Check our School Blog for more information

www.shepherdprimaryschool.edublogs.org

What does my child need for learning?

Breakfast! Change to buy a healthy snack at break time Water! Please fill water bottles each day at

home and ensure they come into school PE Kit: Mondays and Tuesdays (and any club

days) – if your child does not have their PE kit, you will be contacted and asked to bring it into school

Reading Book and Reading Record Book (daily) Home/School Journal (daily) A named jumper/cardigan!

Things to rememberMon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

BRING TO SCHOOLReading book and reading record bookHome/School JournalCompleted homework to hand inPE kit

BRING TO SCHOOLReading book and reading record bookHome/School JournalPE kit

BRING TO SCHOOLReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

BRING TO SCHOOLReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

BRING TO SCHOOLReading book and reading record book Home/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading book and reading record bookHome/School JournalHomework

TAKE HOMEReading book and reading record bookHome/School Journal

Rewards House points

Star of the week Role model raffle tickets Completed sticker charts

Celebration assembly Superstar Points

Year 4 Responsibilities School Council

representatives Eco-Watchers/Recycling

Monitors SNAG Members

Supporting younger children

Behaviour

Please support your child by reminding them of their responsibilities and our

school behaviour expectations.

When behaviour is not of an appropriate level, you will be informed and asked to

discuss this with us and your child.

We are positive that your children will set the standards high and maintain the

behaviour we know they are capable of this year.

‘Good to be Green!’Your child will strive to remain ‘green’ on the class

‘Good to be Green!’ chart. If your child is not able to follow school rules, the

following changes will be made to the ‘Good to be Green!’ chart:

Warning card (YELLOW) – this will be given when low level inappropriate behaviour has

occurred in school or at break times. Your child’s name will be recorded on a class chart detailing

the inappropriate behaviour. Consequence card (RED) – this will be given

when low level inappropriate behaviour is repeated after receiving a Warning card, or

when higher level inappropriate behaviour has occurred. Mrs Foad will be in touch with

parents/carers.

BullyingShepherd Primary School operates a

ZERO-TOLERANCE policy when it comes to bullying. If you feel your child is being treated inappropriately by

another child, please let your child’s class teacher know immediately. Any issues will be dealt with swiftly and in

accordance with our school ‘Anti-Bullying’ policy

This policy is available on our school website:

www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk

Attendance Year 4 = a crucial year – attendance is

very important

Your child must be in school every day DfES minimum expectation for attendance is 95% - your child’s

attendance should not be below this!

Your child must be on time every day School starts at 8:50am

If your child is late arriving at school, please enter via the front entrance and sign your child in at the school office

Upcoming Events Family Reading starts: 18th September 9.00-9.15am

Learning Library (YN – Yr 2) starts: 11th September 8:30 – 8:50am (dining room)PTA AGM: 18th September (9:15am)

School photographer: 16th SeptemberSEN open morning: 22nd September

Dahlicious Day: 25th SeptemberHarvest Festival: 9th OctoberParents evening: 21st OctoberHalf Term: w/b 26th October

PTA School Christmas Event: 5th December Whole School Sponsored Bounce: 16th October

Pantomime at Watersmeet: 8th DecemberYear 1 & 2 Christmas Production: 10th December

Christmas Concert: 16th December (9:10am)Last day of term: Thursday 17th December

Trip to the pantomime – Tuesday 8th December Trip linked to the Year 4 curriculum

Class Trips & Visitors

ClubsPlease encourage your child to join one of our fantastic extra-curricular

clubs!All clubs start the week

commencing Monday 5th October.

WHY?Clubs are…

A good opportunity to try something new A good opportunity to mix with different

children and make new friends A way to learn new skills

Parent VolunteersWe welcome your help and support and would like

to invite you to come into Year ? and help us on either a regular or occasional basis.

You could help with a variety of things, such as: Reading

Times tables Arts and crafts

School trips Any other area where you have a skill/talent

Please do let us know if you would like to help. We welcome all parents/carers. Please note that all

adult helpers need to be DBS checked.

If you need to speak to us, please get in

touch by:Home/School Journals

Speaking to us at the end of the day

Sending a note via your child

Making an appointment to see us at the office

Thank you for

listening…

Are there any

questions?