Elm Class 2019 - 2020
Mrs Ross
I am thrilled to be entering into my third year at Whitegate and proud to be part of the Whitegate family. I am passionate about education and try to make learning fun in my classroom. Children need to be motivated to learn well.
As well as teaching in Year 2, I am the Maths lead and work with all year groups as part of my Deputy Head role.
In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, reading and exploring the outdoors. Music is also a passion of mine, although I am not an expert musician, I love listening to all genres of music and thoroughly enjoy attending live performances.
WELCOME TO ELM
Class teacher - Mrs S Ross (sross@whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk)
Teaching Assistants - Miss Weedall, Mrs Metcalf and Miss Barlow
Delving into a River. Together we will journey ‘in a silver boat towards the horizon’. We will follow a river, exploring different locations and habitats. Where do you think it will take us?
Proposed curriculum for week beginning Monday 9th December:
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Maths |
Big Maths – daily focus on mathematical fluency. Addition and Subtraction - Continuing to solve addition and subtraction problems using known strategies with a Christmas theme. Times tables - understanding doubles as multiplying by 2.
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English |
Planning and writing letters about the dangers of a waterfall in response to a second note from the main character. Editing and improving writing. Y2 spellings. Handwriting skills. |
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Wider Curriculum |
Science – Continuing to learn about how humans and animals grow and change. Christmas Nativity |
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RE |
Incarnation - Exploring how the visit of the magi tells Christians about Jesus. Christian Value - Honesty |
Don't forget:
* PE kits - These are needed for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
* Reading - It is expected that children willl read 4 - 5 times during the week. Please let us know when your child has read to you by signing their reading record.
Diary Dates:
* KS1 Production of 'Prickly Hay' for grandparents - Tuesday 10th December at 1:30pm
* KS1 Production of 'Prickly Hay' - Wednesday 11th December at 5:30pm (Children need to
back in school at 5pm)
* Christmas Jumper Day - Friday 13th December
* Christmas Dinner - Friday 13th December
Useful Website
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Follow us on Twitter @Whitegate_Elm
Files to Download
Elm Class: Calendar items
Elm Sharing Assembly, by Mrs Mackenzie
Elm Residential Visit, by Mrs Mackenzie