Parents are Part of the Schuylerville Team

Studies show that parent participation in a child's education results in higher success rates for students. In Schuylerville, parents have established a tradition of giving their time, energy, knowledge and skills not only to their children, but also sharing with students throughout the district. This commitment gives our children a definite advantage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

web resources for parents

The Web sites outlined below are provided as a resource to parents. If you have suggestions for additional sites, please send them to: kims@schuylerville.org.

 

Web sites for parents helping children to read

Kidsource: Activities for children from infancy to 10.

Family Reading Partnership: Ideas to promote literacy from birth through adulthood.

Put Reading First: Information on learning to read from the National Reading Panel.

Proactive Parent: Parent resources including articles and books.

Reading Rockets: PBS television series that examines reading strategies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web sites with book recommendations

Bookhive: Book reviews and recommendations.

Horn Book: Book lists and award winners.

School Library Journal: Book of the Week and other recommended readings.

Schuylerville Elementary School Library site and Schuylerville Jr.-Sr. High School Library site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web sites with math manipulative activities

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives: Interactive online math lessons.

Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.: Provides materials related to computational science.

Math Forum: Online community includes teachers, students, researchers, parents and educators who have an interest in math and math education. Includes Ask Dr. Math, Problems of the Week, discussion groups and much more.

AAA Math: Customized by grade level and topic, site features explanations of various mathematical topics, practice problems and fun, challenging games.

CoolMath: Interactive site allows user to sharpen basic math skills, play games and explore new math concepts.

Mathcats: Provides playful explorations of important math concepts through games, crafts and interactive projects. Includes a magic chalkboard and an art gallery.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web sites with activities to do with your child

Computer Games: Educational computer games for elementary children.

Home Activities: Reading activities to do at home for grades K-3.

Reading is Fundamental (RIF): — Activity ideas broken down into age groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information Web sites for parents

New York State Learning Standards: outline of the standards that lay the foundation for our classroom lessons.

For Parents: What is a Document-Based Question (DBQ)?

A Parent's Guide to the Grades 3-8 Testing Program in New York State. [PDF file]

No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Information from the New York State Education Department.

No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Information from the U.S. Department of Education. 

Study Zone: test prep from the Oswego City School District.

 

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