Handy information for Parents and Carers of children in Year 4.
We have two Year 4 classes; 4R and 4J.
Year 4 Staff
4R: Rebecca Reid (Class Teacher)
4J: Bob Jones (Class teacher)
Support staff: Toni Young, Amy Clayton & Chiara Curcio
Classroom Location
4R: On the Second floor, on the far left of the building as you approach from the playground.
4J: On the Second floor, on the far left of the building as you approach from the playground.
Welcome meeting
Friday 13th September 8.40am in 4J
Parent-Teacher Times
Rebecca and Bob hold regular times when they will be available to see you without an appointment. If you would like to see them then just drop in.
4R: Monday 3:45 – 4:15pm
4J: Monday 3:45 – 4:15pm
If meeting at these times is not convenient for you then please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
We have two Parents’ Evenings a year, one in Autumn and one in Spring Term. Please read the Weekly Update to find out when these are, and the school will also be in touch so you can book your slots in good time.
Topics
Autumn: Active Planet
Spring: Ancient Greece
Summer: Climates and Biomes
Weekly Update
At the end of every week, Yerbury sends a Weekly Update to all parents who have signed up for it (see the bottom of the website to sign up). This includes a lot of information both on a school level and for individual class information. We strongly encourage all parents to sign up to it so you are kept up-to-date.
P.E/Dance (Days)
Each class will have an outdoor PE session once a week, with additional weekly ‘Daily Mile’ runs. Year 4 also has a weekly lesson with Daisy, our dance teacher, on Fridays. We will alternate which class has dance lessons each half-term. Our P.E., dance and outdoor learning activities mean that children will be outside getting active on a daily basis. Please make sure your child comes to school each day in suitable footwear and clothing that allows them to run comfortably and safely as children will not be changing for active sessions.
School Visits
Classes usually organise 3 trips a year linked to their topics.
Class assemblies or Special Event/ Day
Each class usually does 3 class or year group events a year which parents are encouraged to attend. Please keep a look out in the Weekly Update for dates.
Water bottles/lunchboxes
All children must bring in a water bottle, clearly labelled with their name. These will be used by the children throughout the day, so please try and ensure that they are able to open these independently. These will be sent home each afternoon for cleaning and refilling for the following day. Please encourage your child to take responsibility for remembering their water bottle every day.
Those children who are bringing a packed lunch should bring this in a small container, ideally a lunch box, as these will be stored within the classroom. Please also ensure your child is able to open the box and any food packages and containers, particularly flasks, independently. We are a healthy eating school, so lunches should be nutritious and balanced, with no junk food items and no fizzy or sugary drinks. Nuts and foods containing nuts are strictly prohibited.
Homework
Spellings will be handed out on Fridays but we are not expecting children to return them to us. They will be expected to learn the spelling through the sheet and practise online, using ‘Spelling Shed’, which will be assigned and monitored. These spellings will be assessed in class during the following week. Children are also expected to regularly practise on Times tables Rockstars.
Spelling and Handwriting
You can find a list of spellings and handwriting guidance appropriate to your child’s year-group by clicking Spelling & Handwriting.
Maths and English Curriculum Objectives
Click on Infomation link to learn more about the Maths and English (Speaking, Reading and Writing) Objectives that are taught from Year 1 to Year 6.
Here is a link to a handy TIMES TABLES GRID and advice.
Maths – Fluency & recall facts – Year4keyrecallfacts
Year 4 Curriculum Map
Curriculum Map for more information about our curriculum.
Medicine: Please make sure we have two sets of medication for your child if they need it. (EpiPen, inhalers, etc) and ensure you have filled in the required forms at the office. Any medication held in school from last year should be checked to ensure it has not expired. Please replace any medication that is no longer within date and inform the school of any changes to your child’s medical needs.
PPA: All teachers are required by law to have Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time during the week. This is covered by the same person every week to ensure consistency for the children. The PPA cover for this year group will be done by: Andrea Littlewood.
How you can help
If you have any knowledge, skill, or artefacts related to what we are learning in school, then please do get in touch with your child’s teacher. We love having our Parents and Carers come in and help us all to learn!