This document provides information for parents and caregivers of students in the Grasshopper Class at Year 2. It introduces the class teacher, teaching assistant, and support staff. It outlines the class behavior expectations, reward system, homework policy, and daily schedule. It also provides information about topics being covered, how to contact the teaching team, and opportunities for parents to volunteer in the classroom.

1. Grasshopper Class
Welcome Parents and Caregivers

2. People Involved in Year 2
• Miss Niles- Class Teacher
• Mrs Britnell- Class Teaching Assistant
• Mrs Liz Philips – PPA cover with Music, Poetry,
Growth Mindset
• Mrs Ross – 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
• Mrs Linda Phillips – 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

3. Behaviour Expectations
• Behaviour - high expectations in class - good
listening, carpet sitting, behaviour towards
other students, manners, etc.
• Golden Time - 1 verbal warning, 1 intervention,
and then lose 2 mins
• If a child loses 10 mins of GT, a letter is sent
home

4. Behaviour Expectations
• Hopper Points – These
are earned throughout
the week for good
work, excellent
behaviour, good
listening, participating
in worship, etc.
• The table that earns the
most points get to
choose their Golden
Time activity first

5. Class Reward System
- Earning as a whole class
- Each table competes to
earn points that we graph
at the end of the week
- Class target of 150 points
– earns a film and
popcorn afternoon
- New reward every half
term
Behaviour Expectations

6. Last week’s Hopper Points

7. Behaviour Expectations
• Star Awards – recognising someone going above and beyond
in their work
• Caring and Sharing- recognising a trait or moment that sets a
great example for others
• Star Cards – children get stars in their books if they have
followed the success criteria and made few errors

8. Our Mindful Classroom Charter
• We will be kind.
• We will play fairly.
• We will help each other.
• We will be respectful.
• We will persevere.
• We will ask questions when we are stuck.
• We will always try our best.

9. Reading Records
• Children are encouraged to change their reading
books everyday - themselves. Books are located
in the Key Stage 1 shared area
• At school, only the class teacher or other adults
will write in the reading records
• At home, we assume that if there are no
comments, there was no reading completed at
home.
• *A child will only move up colour bands if s/he
demonstrates solid, consistent written
comprehension of the book level*

10. Home Learning
• We encourage your child to be reading daily
• Until half term Mrs Reynolds will be setting homework
around our school charter
• After half term we will send home:
- weekly spellings
- weekly alternate Maths and English
There will always be at least two challenges - only ONE needs
to be completed. Homework should take around 20-30
minutes per week to complete. If you find your child
becoming stressed with this then please stop after this time
and ensure you speak to the class teacher.

11. Daily Work
• Morning work on board - will vary depending on
day, usually reviewing something from the day
before
• Worship - all children have to attend each day
• Hymn Practice is on Tuesday with Mrs. Phillips
• English – 3/4 times per week and one session of
writing workshop
• Maths – 4/5 times per week
• Phonics - 5 times per week (20 minutes)
• Guided Reading – 5 times per week

12. Daily Work
• Handwriting - cursive style – three or four
times per week (depending on timetable)
• Guided Reading – five (or four closer to
Christmas!) times per week
• As a class we read across the curriculum – we
try to practice each day BUT comprehension is
the most important

13. Daily Reminders
• PE is on Monday afternoon and Friday and
children must wear their PE kit (not football kit)
• They must not wear any accessories, such as
earrings or watches on PE days. Pierced ears must
have earrings removed on PE days or they cannot
participate.
• Children must only have ONE keychain in addition
to a name tag.

14. Key Information
• *If you have declined for your child to be filmed
or photographed, it is likely they will not have
visible roles in the Nativity, or Year 2
performances.*
• Please ensure your child comes to school with
their hair tied back
• Please make sure the office has updated contact
phone numbers.
• Nut free school
• Twitter: Year group twitter has been set up,
details will follow

15. Grab the eSchools App from the App store
to receive text reminders from us!

16. Key Information
• The school newsletter – sent electronically,
ensure that Mrs. Beckett has your updated
contact information
• Can be sent to more than one contact per
family (parents, childminders, etc.)
• It is VERY important to read the newsletter
each week as it advises any scheduling
changes or special days, etc.
• Mind Up Parent Session – September 18th

17. Key Information
• Year group newsletters will go out once per term
• Handwriting policy is included
• List of children included on the back page, please
keep this safe and use for birthdays etc.
• Please write on the Message Board if anyone,
other than a parent, is collecting your child.
• If you have a permanent collection arrangement,
please let the office know in writing.

18. Parent/Carer Helpers
• Helpers will be in school after half-term
• Parent helper training dates will be in the
school newsletter – must be re-trained each
year in order to come into the school
• Jobs you may do include…
Pencil sharpening (boring, but necessary!)
1:1 Reading support
Filing or sticking work in books
Art supplement with children for displays
Work with small groups on specific tasks

19. Topics for this term…
Italy and the Romans
• Science –
– Plants
• Topic
– UK and Italy including food
• History –
– Romans (what they bought to the UK)
• Art and Design –
– Tunics/Venetian masks
– Work of Leonardo Da Vinci and sketching Italian landmarks
– Coins and Roman pots
Look out for more information on our Roman dress up day and
after school Roman market!!!

20. Contacting the Year 2 Team
• In Grasshopper class, the easiest way to contact
me is in person on Tuesday mornings at the gate
or call the office on a Wednesday afternoon (my
planning time)
• If you need information sent through on other
days, leave a note in the morning message
box/board and I read them before the register is
taken
• You can also phone the office or send an email,
but this usually will filter through in a day or two,
not immediately.

21. Contacting the Year 2 Team
• I urge you, if you have any questions or issues
to please contact the class teacher or TA
through the office. We want to our best for
your child. We also want to maintain a
positive and professional relationship with
you!