Seesaw

View your child’s work and comment on their progress.

Seesaw Website

Homework

Educational research has shown that homework does not positively impact students' academic progress in elementary school.  Instead, it is often the source of frustration for families, students, and teachers.  Research also shows that the more time kids spend reading, the better readers they become.  Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to read for 20 minutes every night.

The Case Against Homework

A Parent's Part in Independent Reading

My SAISD Parent Access

Gain access to your child’s information via this app.  You will need a code for your child and either myself or the front office can get your child’s code.  Just let me know!

Parent Access

Volunteer Background Checks

If you’d like to volunteer, the process is all online this year.

Website for Background Check Info

RULER - Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

This year we are using the Yale Center’s “Feeling Words” curriculum.  It is a great way for students not only to build their vocabulary, but also to learn to regulate their emotions and grow in their emotional intelligence.

Feeling Words Curriculum

Project-Based Learning

Students at Lamar will engage in several Project Based Learning (PBL) units throughout the year.  Here is some information explaining what that is all about:

PBL Explained Video

What is PBL?