Math Games

Here are some great sites to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts

*Skill Builder

*Shepard Software

*Fun 4 the Brain

SchoolSoft

Math Baseball

Multiplication Games 
Kids Numbers
Multiflyer
Addition Quick Facts 

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Auction: Class Project

Hello Parents- 

We are excited about this year's auction, "Lights, Camera...AUCTION!", that will be held on February 23rd at Montgomery Park.  The auction benefits the Alameda School Foundation, which raises money to fund staff positions at Alameda.  Positions include full time staff as well as critical part time staff such as reading assistants

At our past auctions, the classroom projects have always been popular and well-loved.  Last year, the class projects brought in over $12,000!

To ensure a successful year again, we need a parent coordinator (or two) from each classroom to lead the project and serve as the communication link between the classroom team and the auction committee.  Would you consider stepping up?

It's a fun project and provides a direct benefit to our Alameda.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
(503) 285-7599

Thank you for your support!

Amy Gilliam-Sack

(Coordinator for classroom projects)
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Coming Soon: Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming!
     Thursday 11/15
     Monday 11/19
     Tuesday 11/20

Your child should have brought home a conference reminder this week. Part of the reminder is a survey regarding your child. This is optional but if you do choose to fill it out please return it no later than Wednesday 11/14.

Below are sample goals for your child...

ACADEMIC: These are goals for developing or strengthening academic concepts or skills in such subjects as math, reading, and writing.

Examples:

·    I will memorize all multiplication and division facts through 12 by January.

·    I will play math games to keep my mental math skills sharp (games from home and/or from school).

·    I will practice explaining my thinking using math vocabulary and supporting my ideas with examples.

·    I will think about what I am reading. I will stop and use a strategy when something is confusing or I’ve “spaced out” and can’t remember what I just read.

·    I will practice reading aloud to practice saying more advanced vocabulary and keep my oral reading skills strong.

·    I will think about how nonfiction text is organized so I can find information quickly (compare/contract; main ideas/ supporting details; time order, etc.).

·    I will think about the problem in the story and the steps the characters take to solve the problem.

·    I will write in a journal for 10 minutes each day.

·    I will keep a writing notebook at home and collect writing ideas: interesting, fun words; funny stories/ events; tape in stories from newspapers/ magazines that I like; copy inspirational poems or golden lines and try writing a poem in the style of that poet…

SOCIAL/PERSONAL: These are goals focusing on developing or strengthening process and responsibility skills such as homework, organization, and study skills.

Examples:

·    I will start my homework on time without reminders.

·    I will look over the homework at school and ask questions about parts I don’t understand before the bell is about to ring.

·    I will keep a homework place clean, organized, and stocked with items I need.

·    I will keep my desk at school organized and ready for learning.

·    I will underline or circle important words in the directions of an assignment to help me understand them. (study skill)

·    I will work on the hardest assignment first, when I am most alert. (study skill)

·    I will use my planner to include a weekly schedule of my time so I know when I can accomplish my responsibilities, remember important dates/activities for the week, and include fun activities. (study skill)