Richmond Resources
These sites and organizations are provided as resources for parents and students. Richmond is not responsible for content that may be found on any of these sites.
Japanese Resources
The George Lucas Educational Foundation
The George Lucas Educational Foundation has featured the Japanese Magnet Program on their Web site. Take a look at the article and video about the program.Japanese Phrase of the Day at About.com
All phrases are based on daily actions and are designed for self-practice.Japanese Holidays at japan-guide.com
A list of common and national holidays celebrated in Japan, along with explanations of each.Kids Web Japan
Kids Web Japan is a site that introduces Japan to schoolchildren aged between 10 and 14 who live in other countries. Kids Web Japan is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese nongovernmental organization.Maneki Neko Club
A fun site devoted to the maneki neko, the "lucky cat." Explains the history, provides images, shows links to other sites about maneki neko and Japanese culture and customs.Lucky Cats - Maneki Neko e-Postcards
Send an email postcard greeting to your favorite person featuring many different styles of the maneki neko, each one perfect for the occasion. Also features the story of the maneki neko.Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center will serve as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community.Consulate-General of Japan at Portland
Englisn-language Web site of the Consulate-General's office. Has news items about Japan and information about visas, events, grants and scholarships, and a message from the Consul-General.Portland Taiko
Portland Taiko’s aspiration is to create taiko performance of the highest artistic quality to touch the universal in all of us and to provide a strong and beautiful voice for Asian America.Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is tucked into a cusp in Portland's West Hills, situated at about five hundred feet above sea level. It is a haven of tranquil beauty that has been proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.Sapporo Sister Cities Association
The Sapporo Sister Cities Association was founded in April 1986 to foster friendly relations between Sapporo and its sister cities by promoting a wide range of exchange activities. Specifically, the association organizes various exchanges related to education, science, the arts, economics, technology and sports.The Asian Reporter
A Pacific Northwest-based weekly newspaper that features international and local northwest news and events with an Asian focus.Japan-America Society of Oregon
Known to our members simply as JASO (ja-zo), we are a private, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to promoting business, education, and cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the people of Japan, Oregon and SW Washington.Japanese Holiday Traditions
Maintained by the American School in Japan, this page has good explanations of the major Japanese national and traditional holidays, including pictures.Annual Calendar: Kids Web Japan
An interactive calendar with Japanese national, traditional, and regional holidays, accompanied by fun illustrations and explanations of how typical Japanese observe their celebrations.
Parent resources
Oya No Kai
The parent support organization for the Japanese Magnet Program.PTA
The national organization of which the Richmond PTA is a local member.Portland Schools Foundation
The Portland Schools Foundation is an independent, community-based organization that mobilizes ideas, leadership, political support, and money necessary to ensure a first-rate education for every child, in every public school, in every Portland neighborhood.PPS Early Childhood Education
The Web site includes information about kindergarten registration, curriculum, fee for service K, pre-kindergarten programs, before and afterschool programs, and District resources.Chalkboard Project
An independent, nonpartison group, the Chalkboard Project exists to inspire Oregonians to do what it takes to make our K-12 public schools among the nation’s best. Chalkboard aims to help create a more informed and engaged public who understands and addresses the tough choices and trade-offs required to build strong schools.Electronic Display Area, Non-School Activities for Youth, Portland Public Schools
PPS is very pleased to introduce the new Electronic Display Area on the district's Web site where families may look for additional activities/events/classes/services in which their children may participate. These notices are placed on the site by non-school groups.Community and Parents for Public Schools in Portland (CPPS)
Community & Parents for Public Schools (CPPS) was officially launched in January of 1999, as a chapter of Parents for Public Schools. We are part of the only organization nationally that actively recruits parents to public schools, and advocates for parents taking a role in decision-making, school improvement, and accountability.TeachersAndFamilies.com: Books for Parents
A booklist from the TeachersAndFamilies Web site for parents, with topics ranging from managing homework to keeping your parental cool to meeting your child's educational needs to literacy to health and wellness issues.Stop Bullying Now
The Stop Bullying Now Web site is here to help you stop bullying in your school and community.Committee for Children
Committee for Children, a nonprofit organization, is an international leader in social, emotional, and academic learning. Our award-winning programs and prevention curricula focus on the topics of youth violence, bullying, child abuse, personal safety, and emergent literacy.
Fundraising
Schoolpop
Schoolpop is America's #1 year-round school support program. Schoolpop has contributed more than $200 million to over 60,000 schools and other nonprofits. Richmond is a member of Schoolpop.WaMoola for Schools
With enrollment in the WaMoola for Schools® program, your Washington Mutual Visa® Check Card purchases benefit your favorite school. There's no cost to you to enroll, Washington Mutual makes the donation, and your favorite school gets cash—with no strings! It's a great way to make a difference.Box Tops for Education
By collecting box tops from General Mills products, Richmond families can help earn money for our school. Two other programs also earn contributions from General Mills to Richmond.GoodSearch
A search engine, powered by Yahoo! Search, that donates one cent for each search conducted to Oya No Kai, the Japanese Magnet Program's parent organization.
Search tools
A large, well-known, versatile search engine for all subjects and materialYahooligans
Yahoo for kids, designed for ages 7 to 12. Sites are hand-picked to be appropriate for children.Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask Jeeves for Kids is a fast, easy and kid-friendly way for kids to find answers to their questions online. It uses natural-language technology that allows kids to ask questions, such as "Why is the sky blue?" or "What's it like to live in space?" The service combines human editorial judgment with filtering technology to enable kids to find both relevant and appropriate answers on the Web.
Study Resources
PPS Elementary Literacy Resource Page
A list of literacy resources designed to support the literacy instruction given on all grade levels, K-5.Kindergarten High Frequency Words (PDF)
General Elementary Frequently Written Words (PDF)
www.onelook.com
Online dictionaryEncarta Online Dictionary/Thesaurus
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Discovery School's Puzzlemaker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists.Wikipedia
Wikipedia is an independent, multi-language, multi-cultural free online encyclopedia that is open for all to learn from and to contribute to.Multnomah County Library
With a wide range of on-site and online services and programs, including an online resource center for students of all ages, Multnomah County Library is an invaluable resource for students and parents alike.GettyGames
Four interactive art games (Detail Detective, Match Madness, Switch, and Jigsaw Puzzles) and downloadable art activities (Bookmarks, Masks, Wheat Stacks/Cupcakes) presented by the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.The Artist's Toolkit, the Walker Art Center at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Explore the tools that artists use--like line, color, and balance--to build works of art. Has interactive activities, video clips of artists at work, and an encyclopedia of art terms.
Out and About
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
OMSI is not just a place for adults and school groups. Check out the Science Playground and Discovery Lab, both designed with young children in mind. Older visitors can devise new ways to shoot balls through the air or new ways to design robots in the Innovation Station.Portland Children's Museum (CM2)
One of the best places to take young children in the city of Portland! From the Kid City Diner to Build! Climb! Construct! to Zounds to the Baby Garden, children from 0 to 12 will find something fun, and so will their parents.Portland Parks and Recreation
Between its system of parks and playspaces and its community centers offering music, sports, and arts/crafts classes for children, Portland Parks is an excellent resource for parents.Oregon Zoo
What's more fun than a day at the zoo? Pack a picnic lunch, take along the camera, wave to Packy and Tusko, ride the Zoo Train, and have a wonderful time!A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village is a private nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Salem in Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, the Village provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity.Portland Classical Chinese Garden
The mission of the Portland Classical Chinese Garden is to create an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony to inspire, engage, and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richly authentic Chinese culture.
Music
Kindermusik
Kindermusik is the emerging community of families and teachers passionately committed to bringing music to children's lives. Explore our site and delight in the possibilities Kindermusik can offer your child, family or business!Let's Begin With Music
Portland Kindermusik teacher Anne Clark offers classes in music and movement for children ages birth through age seven using the internationally recognized Kindermusik curriculum.Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music, Katherine Dines
Katherine Dines is a songwriter, recording and teaching artist and a keynote presenter, who performs throughout the United States and abroad.
Media
Metro Parent
A free Portland-area publication providing articles and information on topics of interest to parents with children of all ages. Available at local libraries, bookstores, museums, childrens' and toy stores.
Southeast Examiner
A free local monthly that covers issues important to Southeast Portland. Includes articles, information, notices, cultural event listings, business reports, and has featured articles on Richmond.PBS Kids
A fun, interactive site that is a guide and a companion to the excellent programming like Arthur, Clifford, Cyberchase, Postcards from Buster, Sesame Street, and Zoom that is available for children on PBS.