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Please do not hesitate to speak to me if you have any concerns or questions about your child or the classroom program. This is a busy term with a written Report issued at the end of term. A Parent Teacher Meeting will be held prior to the Report being given to you. This will explain the report format to you and how your child is progressing in all areas.
Below is a class timetable so you are aware of what we are doing each day.
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Regards
Jodie Mattingley

The children are trying really hard with their Magic 100 Words, remember all children progress at different rates through this program. Try not to compare your child's progress with others. Children's reading level progression does not always match their Magic 100 Words progression. In other words, when your child receives a new set of words to learn, they may not necessarily move up a reading level. Your child's reading is assessed regularly by teachers, either in Guided reading or by a "Running Record". This is a formal record of reading behaviour which allows us to study the strategies children are using to read. We need to ensure that your child has a good comprehension and understanding of what they are reading, as well as being able to recognise words. Children's home readers should not be too hard, as the emphasis at home is on enjoyment, understanding and fluency.
They often read at a higher level in class activities. So your child may be taking Level 2 readers home, but reading Level 3 books in Guided Reading sessions.
Please do not hesitate to speak to me if you have any concerns or questions about your child or the classroom program. This is a busy term with a written Report issued at the end of term. A Parent Teacher Meeting will be held prior to the Report being given to you. This will explain the report format to you and how your child is progressing in all areas.
Below is a class timetable so you are aware of what we are doing each day.
Regards
Jodie Mattingley

Welcome to our WIKI! This page will contain information about what we are doing in class, pictures and informaton for parents.
Term 2
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We are continuing to work hard in our Language Groups doing a range of Reading and Writing activities. In Mathematics we are continuing to give children the opportunity to work on Mathletics, but also introducing a new computer program called Galaxy Maths.
reading development. The
The children are Magic 100 Words.Words, remember all children progress at different rates through this program. Try not to compare your child's progress with others. Children's reading level progression does not always match their Magic 100 Words progression. In other words, when your child receives a new set of words to learn, they may not necessarily move up a reading level. Your child's reading is assessed regularly by teachers, either in Guided reading or by a "Running Record". This is a formal record of reading behaviour which allows us to study the strategies children are using to read. We need to ensure that your child has a good comprehension and understanding of what they are reading, as well as being able to recognise words. Children's home readers should not be too hard, as the emphasis at home is on enjoyment, understanding and fluency.
They often read at a higher level in class activities. So your child may be taking Level 2 readers home, but reading Level 3 books in Guided Reading sessions.
Regards
Jodie Mattingley

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Welcome to our WIKI! This page will contain information about what we are doing in class, pictures and informaton for parents.
This weekTerm 2
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I control what each child works on and can view their activities and results at any time. This allows me to set tasks for children, which they must complete before going on to games or "live" mathletics. If you have any questions about Mathletics please see me.
We are also starting Star of the Week next week. One child from Prep A or Prep M will be chosen each Fridayvisit to be the Startownship of Koo Wee Rup, visiting the Week the following week. As Stardentist, vet, fire station, butcher, baker and various places of interest in the Week they getcommunity.
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Please come back and check our wiki soon!child's reading development. The children are trying really hard with their Magic 100 Words.
Regards
Jodie Mattingley

This week we are introducing the Mathletics Computer Program to children. This is a fantastic program which children can access at home on their computer using a username and password. These will be sent home in children's Communication Books. (You may need to allow POP UPS an your computer so the program will work.) If your child does not have access to a computer it doesn't matter, as we will be working on Mathletics each week in computers.
I control what each child works on and can view their activities and results at any time. This allows me to set tasks for children, which they must complete before going on to games or "live" mathletics. If you have any questions about Mathletics please see me.
that week. More information will be in your childs Communication Book
Please come back and check our wiki soon!
Regards
Jodie Mattingley
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