November 30 #mathtalk #mathisfun #yearbooks

If you ask someone about math, chances are they either love it or hate it, and many will tell you they "just aren't good at it." Math is everywhere in the real world, and it usually doesn't look anything like the work we did in school as kids. As a school with an emphasis on STEAM, math is so important-- and not just memorizing algorithms. We are working hard every day to build conceptual understanding AND a love of math. Our world needs more engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, people who are passionate about math! Our students have opportunities to do real world math in school, and some students participate in Math Olympiad for even more math fun. As parents, you may wonder how to support your students in building conceptual understanding and promoting a love of math, and I'd like to share two resources with you that you may find helpful (and FUN!) at home. There is also a book you might enjoy!

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First, TableTalk Math is a free resource with fun ways to bring math into everyday conversations, including resources, mats, and more. Check out http://www.tabletalkmath.com/ and sign up! It's filled with challenging, math-rich conversation starters, problems, and resources for families.

Another resource is the article linked here: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/09/how-adding-math-to-a-childs-home-routine-can-advance-achievement/ that discusses how adding math to a child's home routine can make a difference in achievement. One tool this article highlights is http://bedtimemath.org/ -- an app and website with fun challenges for big and little kids. Here is a screenshot of today's challenge:

I hope you'll take a look at these resources, and leave a comment on this post with what you discover. Have fun!

Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Prices increase 12/31. The code is shown in image and paper flyers were sent home. https://ybpay.lifetouch.com

Leadership in action! 

On Saturday, Nov. 18th our Leadership Kids with Mrs. Wallace each packed at least four care packages for soldiers and brought 2 family members as well. We packed upwards of 35 boxes! The next packing party is in February. These kids and their families deserve a big round of applause!​

2018 GATE Testing Information

Spanish/Language Enrollment Interest Thank you for your replies! We have almost 100 families interested and are working with the provider on quotes for the materials and scheduling. Stay tuned! Feel free to reply if you have not yet had a chance.

Ongoing Information 

Stoneridge Shop

If you are new to Stoneridge, or a returning parent, I'd like to share the link to our Stoneridge Shop! Stoneridge Shop is a one stop shop to donate, purchase spirit wear, request the birthday board, and sign up for our before and after school enrichment sessions. You can find all this and more at http://www.stoneridgeshop.com/ . You will want to bookmark this link. HOUSE shirts are on sale now for delivery in January!

For families new to Stoneridge, we have several spirit days to participate in. Every Friday is Stoneridge spirit day and you can wear spirit wear or school colors! Every Monday is House Day and students wear their house colors. 

Community Flyers
Please click here to view the folder with any community activity flyers -- new flyers added each week!

Dates & Details

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