Below you will find a list of links to some of the important information you need at the beginning of the year as well as tips on how to remain informed with all that is going on at Alameda throughout the year!

Direct Links to Helpful Resources

• Daily Schedule at Alameda
• Bus Schedule
• School Lunch Menu
• Adding funds your student's cafeteria account
• Student Handbook & Policies
• Alameda's Online Calendar
• Alameda's Teacher & Staff Directory
• Listing of Enrichment Classes offered after school at Alameda
• Information about 2019-2020 school supplies
• 2019-2020 District Wide Calendar at a Glance

Staying Connected

With more than 700 students, 500 families, and 75 staff members, there is a lot going on at Alameda. To keep track of it all and stay connected, we suggest you:

• Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter, NewsNotes.
• Like us on Facebook.
• Bookmark and make regular visits to Alameda’s website.
• Attend our monthly PTA meetings, generally the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the school library.

Check this Google website, created by an Alameda parent volunteer and updated monthly, for offerings

Every June, the Fred Meyer Rewards program requires that you  re-link your card with a nonprofit of your choice. If you did not complete this re-link in June or later you may no longer be earning valuable Community Rewards for Alameda.  Please check to confirm that your Fred Meyer Rewards card is linked to Alameda by visiting: www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

Remember by signing up for Fred Meyer Community Rewards you can earn money for Alameda Elementary at no cost to you. You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates!

If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.

Joining the PTA is a great way to get involved in your child or children’s education at Alameda and education issues generally. Your tax-deductible $25 membership helps sustain PTA programs at Alameda and supports child-first lobbying efforts in Oregon and Washington, DC. Membership offers access to the Alameda PTA online school-wide directory, enrollment in the Oregon PTA, a vote on decisions affecting PTA activities and policies, and the opportunity to serve on the PTA board.

Joining the PTA is quick, convenient, and secure. To sign up:

• Go to myschoolanywhere.com
• Enter the invitation code AlamedaSchoolPDX

After entering your family contact information, you’ll be taken to our online store, where you can purchase a membership online using PayPal, or you can print out an invoice and send it in with a check in your child’s backpack or drop them off at the Alameda school office.

We look forward to working with all of our families this year and are confident that with the help of our community 2018-2019 will be yet another fantastic year at Alameda School! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at ptamembership@alamedaschool.org.

In this week's PPS Pulse: Franklin teacher honored as Oregon Teacher of the Year; REAHL Toolkit helps students who have substance use issues

One testimonial called Mercedes Muñoz a “force of nurture.” Another said she is a “living embodiment of grace under pressure.” A third said her students are “immeasurably lucky to have her.”

The Portland Public Schools program created to support students facing substance use and mental health challenges is offering a new tool. The REAHL Online Toolkit gathers information and accredited resources to serve as a starting point for students, families and staff looking for additional strategies and supports.

A recent uptick in cases of measles and whooping cough in Portland-area children is prompting a reminder for families to keep their students up to date for vaccines.