Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

I will talk more about volunteer opportunities more at Back to School Night but currently I have a few needs. Take a look at the online sign-up and if you're able, sign up for a task then email me to set up a time to come in.
Volunteer Sign-Up

Thanks!
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4th Grade Homework

Dear Families,

We want to explain and clarify our homework expectations for the year.

There isn’t a set policy at Alameda regarding homework, but homework has been a topic of discussion for teachers for a long time.  Do we give too much? Too little? Is it busy work?  Is is worthwhile?

Below is a link to an article that administration shared with us prior to the start of school.  This article spurred a team discussion, so we sat down to discuss what we envision for homework this year.

http://www.lifehack.org/385878/research-finds-the-effects-of-homework-on-elementary-school-students-and-the-results-are-surprising

Our team agrees with the research and made a decision to focus on increased attention to differentiation and instructional strategies within the school day.  Our team also feels that our students have very busy schedules outside of the school day, with activities (organized sports, music lessons, after school enrichment) that are in fact, more beneficial to a child's overall health.

Regular homework will focus on reading for pleasure each night, practicing multiplication facts and improving keyboarding skills. If students are unable to finish in-class assignments, those assignments may be sent home as homework. Additionally, there may be one or two project-based assignments that will support our in-class units of study that students will be asked to finish at home.

We appreciate your support and partnership in making this a successful year.

The 4th grade team
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Parent and Student Survey

Welcome to a new school year! Please follow the link below to fill out the survey. Thank you for taking time to do this, it is very helpful.
2016-17 Parent & Student Survey
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2016 Hip Hop Dance

For all of you that would like to practice the dance at home, here it is!

Click on the link below to access the video

DANCE 2016

Valentines Day

Valentines Day is coming! We'll have a simply party during which we'll make heart pockets and eat some goodies. If you'd like to contribute or help please click the link to sign-up.

Thank you!
Snack and Volunteer Sign-up

Glass Art - Auction Project!

This last Wednesday the kids had the chance to create some beautiful glass art for our upcoming school auction. It was a great afternoon and fun was had by all! 

Check out the kids getting their creative juices flowing!

Upcoming Field Trip Dates

I'm excited to announce the dates of the
next two field trips we're going on!

**I am simply announcing dates, not looking for chaperones at this time. I know some people like to let me know ahead of time that they want to chaperone (especially for the OR Trail), I ask that you wait till field trip forms for the given trip are sent home. Thank you!!

Fort Vancouver: March 15th

Oregon Trail Overnight: April 19-20