Title I

A Parent and Family Engagement Policy is a plan that describes how Bloomingdale Elementary School will provide opportunities to improve family engagement to support student learning.  We value the contributions and involvement of families to establish an equal partnership for the common goal of improving student achievement.  This plan describes the different ways that the school will support family engagement and how families can help plan and participate in activities and events to promote student learning at school and at home (Section 1116) of Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

The Family Engagement Policy will be distributed to all families at the beginning of the school year through student communication folders. Additionally, copies are available in the Family Center, where you may also view it and provide feedback. The Policy will also be posted on the school’s website and shared at the Annual Title I Meeting.

The following actions were taken to involve parents/guardians in the joint development of school-parent/family compacts that outline how school staff, parents/guardians, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards:

• An invitation to attend the Annual Title I Family Forum was sent to parents in the spring of the previous school year, offering parents/guardians the opportunity to help plan for the upcoming school year.
• A final Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact(s), with all of the feedback incorporated, will be posted on school website, presented at fall Annual Title I meeting, sent home with all students to serve as an agreement between the school, parents, and students of the shared responsibility for improving student achievement.

Bloomingdale Elementary School is identified as a Title I school as part of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards and reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students.  Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support family involvement. All Title I schools must jointly develop a written family engagement policy with all families. 

All students participating in the Title I, Part A program and their families are encouraged and invited to fully participate in the opportunities described in this policy.  The school will provide opportunities for the participation of families with limited English, disabilities, and families of migratory children. 

The staff at Bloomingdale Elementary School recognizes that the education of students is a responsibility shared with, administrators, teachers, parents, and the community. Maximum learning occurs when parents are actively involved and supportive of the education of their children.  In an effort to enhance and expand parental involvement at the school level, parents will be invited to attend several meetings throughout the year in order to provide input in the planning, the review, and the improvement of school-wide Title I programs.

In order to provide parents/guardians with continuous communication, opportunities for input, and to increase family engagement, the following mandatory Title I family meetings will be held each academic school year:

• Title I Annual Meeting (Fall) – Introduces the School/Family Compacts, the Family Engagement Policy, the Title I budget, and the School Improvement Plan. Information about the school’s curriculum, assessments, and other important information is also shared at this meeting.
• Family Forum (Spring) – Provides parents/guardians with the opportunity to provide input on School Improvement Planning, the Family Engagement Budget, the Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent/Family Compact, and staff training.

As part of our family engagement plan, Bloomingdale Elementary School and our families develop a school-parent/family compact, which is an agreement that explains how parents/families and teachers will work together to make sure students reach grade-level standards. The compacts are reviewed and updated annually based on feedback from parents, students, and teachers during Title I Annual Meeting and from the Annual Family Engagement Survey. The school-parent/family compacts also are reviewed with families during parent-teacher conferences.

GOAL 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.

 GOAL 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners.

 GOAL 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and collage readiness.

GOAL 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Bloomingdale Elementary School believes that family engagement means the participation of parents and family members in regular two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

• That parents/families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
• That parents/families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.
• That parents/families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (additional hours by appointment)

Come visit the Family Resource Center to check out books, study materials, and activities to use at home with your child. Computers are available for parents to log into PowerSchool/Parent Access and explore educational resources.

If you need support, please reach out to our Family Engagement Facilitator: Kysha Dubarie, 912-395-3680, kysha.dubarie@sccpss.com

Bloomingdale Elementary will host the following events to build the capacity for strong family engagement to support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. All meetings for parents and family members will in person and virtually.

These events provide opportunities for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

• Annual Title I Meeting - September

We invite you to an evening of learning and sharing about our Title I program, including our parent and family engagement policy, the schoolwide plan, the school-parent compacts, and parents’ requirements. Invitations will be emailed and posted in the school newsletter, social media, and local media.

• Monthly Family Engagement Workshops and Events - Gain knowledge about topics relevant to your child's education. 

• Curriculum Nights- Learn about the curriculum used in your child’s classroom - the academic standards, assessments, materials, and more!

• Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March

Provides an opportunity for parents/family members to participate in discussions with the principal and staff regarding the school improvement plan, family engagement policy, school-parent/family compacts, and the family engagement budget.

Bloomingdale Elementary School will take the following measures to promote and support parents/families as an important foundation of the school in order to strengthen the school and reach our school goals. We will:

• Communicate effectively by ensuring that information related academic standards/assessments, events, etc. is published in a language and format accessible to parents and is communicated in multiple ways.
• Offer training for parents and family members to help further enhance their various educational levels.
• Partner with early childhood programs, feeder schools, college and career ready resources, or other programs to help prepare parents and their children for successful school transitions.
• Provide necessary materials and handouts for parents/guardians at conferences, meetings, and activities to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s achievement.
• Collaborate with Community Partners to provide information and introduce resources to benefit families.
• Based on parent/guardian feedback, provide staff training to improve communication with parents and ideas to increase family engagement with reading and math activities for our students outside of the classroom.
• Collect feedback from parents and family members at all events, place input cards around the building and post a suggestion form on the school website in order to respond to parents’ requests for additional support for parent and family engagement activities.

Bloomingdale Elementary School and our parents have adopted the National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships as the school’s model in engaging parents, students, and the community. These standards are:

1. Welcoming All Families
2. Communicating Effectively
3. Supporting Student Success
4. Speaking Up for Every Child
5. Sharing Power
6. Collaborating with Community

School Counsel

The school council is an advisory body created to offer advice to the principal on matters pertaining to student achievement and school improvement. The school council initiative was created by the Georgia State Legislature as a method of involving parents, teachers, and community stakeholders in the educational process. It is governed by state law; O.C.G.A § 20-2-85 and O.C.G.A § 20-2-86. The school council is made up of elected parents, appointed community/business members, elected teacher representatives, and the school principal, with the parent group constituting the largest segment. If you would like to learn more about the school council, please contact our principal.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Counsel Members:

• Benjamin Lam, Principal
• Dena Higgins, PTA President
• Rhonda Harting, PTA Treasurer
• Erik Amik, Community Partner
• Valeria Toscano, Parent
• Amanda Arkwood, Staff Member
• Kysha Dubarie, Family Engagement Facilitator

In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements established by Section 1116 of the ESSA, the district family engagement coordinator will communicate and collaborate with the Office for Student Support Services to ensure full opportunities for participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children including providing information and school reports in a language parents can understand.  

Each year, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives to carry out family engagement requirements. 

School-Parent/Family Compact

Fifth Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ PowerSchool

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Class Dojo/Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families such as:

➢ Parent-Teacher Conferences

➢ Parent Workshops

➢ Curriculum Nights

➢ Parent Resource Center

➢ Volunteering / Observing

➢ Open House

➢ Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

➢ Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Provide an opportunity for students to take home reading materials on their reading level.
2. Provide families with vocabulary words.
3. Provide families with examples of math strategies to assist students with strategies for solving multi-step math problems.

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will partner with staff to foster student success in all content areas with a special emphasis on the following: 

1. Read with my child for at least 20 minutes each night.
2. Twice weekly assist my child with vocabulary words for 20 minutes.
3. Work with my child on solving math problems using strategies when sent home by the teacher twice weekly for 15 minutes.

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Read aloud each night for at least 20 minutes.
2. Practice vocabulary words twice a week for 20 minutes. 
3. Practice math strategies supplied by the teacher twice weekly for 14 minutes. 

School-Parent/Family Compact

Fourth Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ PowerSchool

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Class Dojo/Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families such as:

➢ Parent-Teacher Conferences

➢ Parent Workshops

➢ Curriculum Nights

➢ Parent Resource Center

➢ Volunteering / Observing

➢ Open House

➢ Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

➢ Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Provide copies of multiplication/division facts and computer programs that support memorization of basic facts.
2. Make sure students have an opportunity to select reading materials on their independent reading level to take home. 
3. Provide directions on using evidence from text to help students write a constructed response.

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will partner with staff to foster student success in all content areas with a special emphasis on the following: 

1. Assist my child with memorizing and wring multiplication and division facts nightly for 20 minutes.
2. Provide me for my child to read nightly and sign their log for up to 20 minutes.
3. Review my child’s wring using the teacher supplied direcons and listen to my child read aloud their wrien responses twice weekly for 20 minutes.

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Practice memorizing and writing multiplication and division facts.
2. Read each night for at least 20 minutes and record on a log. 
3. Write in complete sentences for constructed and extended responses twice weekly for 20 minutes.

School-Parent/Family Compact

Third Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ Parent Portal

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Class Dojo/Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families such as:

➢ Parent-Teacher Conferences

➢ Parent Workshops

➢ Curriculum Nights

➢ Parent Resource Center

➢ VISTA Volunteer Program

➢ Open House

➢ Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

➢ Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Provide an opportunity for students to select reading materials on their levels to take home and reading comprehension tips as requested.
2. Provide weekly homework packets to reinforce Reading and Math skills being taught in class.

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will partner with staff to foster student success in all content areas with a special emphasis on the following: 

1. Read with students for 20 minutes at night.
2. Practice Reading and Math skills found in the teacher provided homework packets every week.

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Read nightly for 20 minutes.
2. Complete weekly homework packet to support reading and math skills being taught in school.

School-Parent/Family Compact

Second Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ PowerSchool

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Class Dojo/Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families such as:

➢ Parent-Teacher Conferences (with advance notice)

➢ Parent Workshops

➢ Curriculum Nights

➢ Parent Resource Center

➢ Vista Volunteer Program

➢ Open House

➢ Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

➢ Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Provide math and reading website log-in and passwords for practice at home.
2. Provide fluency and reading comprehension passages.
3. Proved text, on reading level, for students to take home to practice reading.
4. Provide instructions on using phonics lessons sent home to match spelling words.

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will :

1. Allow 20 minutes per night for students to work on websites for reading and math or use the resources given by the teacher.
2. Read with or listen to students read for 10-20 minutes and ask questions about what was read.
3. Provide time to review phonics lessons and practice spelling words with students twice a week for 15 minutes. 

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Practice math and reading skills on the computer or from paper packets given for 20 minutes nightly. 
2. Read aloud to a family member for 10-20 minutes each night. 
3. Practice using phonics lessons and spelling words twice a week for 15 minutes.

School-Parent/Family Compact

First Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ PowerSchool

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Class Dojo/Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families such as:

➢ Parent-Teacher Conferences

➢ Parent Workshops

➢ Curriculum Nights

➢ Parent Resource Center

➢ Volunteering / Observing

➢ Open House

➢ Online/virtual activities (webinars, online chats)

➢ Multi-media activities (podcasts, teacher-created videos)

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1. Students with materials to practice math and phonics along with tip sheets for families.
2. Students with a number chart from 0-120 to practice at home.
3. Students with materials to read at home on their individual reading level.

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will: 

1. Use math materials and tip sheets to practice daily with my child for 10 minutes.
2. Assist my student with counting aloud, in order from 0 -120 daily for 15 minutes.
3. Listen to and assist my child with reading aloud for 10-20 minutes daily.

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Practice math and phonics supplied by teacher daily for 10 minutes daily.
2. Practice counting, in order from 0 to 120 daily.
3. Read aloud for 10-20 minutes daily.

School-Parent/Family Compact

Kindergarten Grade Bloomingdale Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Revision Date: 08/1/2025

Bloomingdale Elementary School students participating in the Title I, Part A program, and their families, agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents/families will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

Jointly Developed

The parents, students, and staff of Bloomingdale Elementary School partnered together to develop this school-parent compact for achievement. Teachers suggested home learning strategies, parents added input about the types of support they needed, and students told us what would help them learn. Parents are encouraged to attend annual revision meetings held in the Spring of each school year to review the compact and make suggestions based on student needs and school improvement goals. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the annual Title I parent survey that is also used as a tool to collect parent feedback regarding the current Title I programs and policies.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Goals:

• Goal 1: Promote the development of foundational skills and expand early learning opportunities.
• Goal 2: Advance proficiency in literacy and numeracy through high quality instruction and support for diverse learners. 
• Goal 3: Enhance learning opportunities to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed for workforce development and college readiness.
• Goal 4: Provide high quality support and services for whole child development.

Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals:

• Goal 1: The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades 3-5 reading on or above grade level will increase from 57% to 60% as measured by MAP.
• Goal 2: From EOY 2025 to EOY 2026, 22% to 19% of grades 3-5 Level 1 Beginning Learner on GMAS Math.
• Goal 3: : The percentage of SWD’s in grades 3-5 reading on grade level will increase from 23% to 26% as measured by MAP.

Communication About Student Learning

Bloomingdale Elementary School is committed to frequent two-way communication with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you are:

➢ Class newsletters to parents

➢ PowerSchool

➢ Teacher websites or other web-based communication resource

➢ Parent-Teacher conferences

➢ Weekly folders

➢ Emails to parents on student’s progress

➢ Text messaging

➢ Phone calls

➢ Other

Activities to Build Partnerships:

Bloomingdale Elementary School offers ongoing events and programs to build partnerships with families. Family members can volunteer through the VISTA Program, to attend field trips and help with events at the school. 

With advance notice, your child's teacher is available for conferences before and after school. Contact your child's teacher with any questions concerning your child's education by calling 912-395-3680. 

To help your child meet the district and school goals, the school, you, and your child, will work together to:

School/Teacher Responsibilities:

1.  Send sight words and directions for students to use at home.
2.  Provide electronic websites and passwords for reading and math to be used at home.
3. Publish a weekly newsletter with Integrated Reader activities for home practice.
4. Share math games and resource materials for at home practice

Parent/Family Responsibilities:

We, as parents, will: 

1. Assist child(ren) with learning sight words at least once per week for up to 15 minutes.
2. Provide opportunities weekly for electronic resources or ask teacher for non-electronic practice sheet when necessary for 10-15 minutes.
3. Practice Integrated Reader skills weekly with child(ren) for 10 minutes.
4. Preview math tips and play math games sent home by teacher with child(ren) weekly for 10-15 minutes.

Student Responsibilities: 

I, the student will:

1. Practice with sight words weekly for up to 15 minutes.
2. Use websites in reading and math weekly for 10-15 minutes.
3. Practice Integrated Reader skills weekly for 10 minutes.
4. Play math games provided by the teacher weekly for 10-15 minutes.

 Annual Title I Meeting

Agenda 

August 28, 2025 
5 PM 

Welcome Families 

• How Title I Programs Can Help    

• What Is a Title I School 

• How Title I Funds are Spent 

• School-wide Focus Explained 

• School Improvement Plan 

• Curriculum 

• Assessments 

• Teacher Qualifications 

• Family Engagement Input 

• Family Engagement Funds 

• Staff Contact Information 

• Questions 

 Annual Title I Meeting

Notes

August 28, 2025 
5 PM 

Title I Programs Can Help:

• Children do better in school and feel better about themselves
• Teachers understand the needs and concerns of students and parents
• Parents understand their child and be more involved in the child’s education

Title I Funds

• Any Local Educational Agency (School District) with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement.
• Of that 1%, 10% may be reserved at the school district for system-wide initiatives related to family engagement.  The remaining 90% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore, each Title I school receives its portion of the 90% to implement school-level family engagement.
• You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

What is a Title I School?

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs.  These dollars are used for…

• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards.
• Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
• Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
• Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
• Being a Title I school also means family engagement and parents’ rights.  

School-wide Title 1

• All Savannah- Chatham County Schools will provide free breakfast and Lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. 

School-Improvement Plan

• Student academic assessments
• Information on proficiency levels
• Additional assistance provided to struggling students
• Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs
• School programs including migrant, pre-school, school choice, and supplemental educational services as applicable.
• Family Engagement Strategies, including the school Family Engagement Policy

School-Improvement Plan

• Planning team
• Needs Assessment
• Strategic Goals
• Research based strategies
• Evaluation of plan

Assessments

• NWEA-MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)
• GMAS (Georgia Milestone Assessment System)
• GKIDS
• Amira

Curriculum

• Math- GADOE Learning Plans
• Reading- A variety of resources: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, LETRS Literacy, instruction based on the science of reading.

Teacher Professional qualifications

• You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers.

Family Engagement Input

• District Family Engagement Policy
• School Family Engagement Policy 
• School –Parent Compacts

Budget

• Volunteer opportunities
• Training school staff
• Family decision making opportunities

Family Engagement Funds

• SCCPSS reserves 1% from the total amount of the Title I, Part A funds it receives in FY25 to carry out family engagement requirements.  
• Family/Parent input as sought through the Annual Evaluation Survey and Parent Forum held in the spring on how to spend these funds.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• How can families become involved at school?
• Parents have a right to request opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children.
• The school must respond to any such suggestions from parents as soon as practicably possible.

Family Engagement Funds

• Through collaboration with parents/families it was decided that for the 2025-2026 school year the following items would be funded:
• Power Up Parents for PowerSchool Training
• Coffee with the Principal
• Goodies with Grandparents
• Trunk or Treat/ Fall Festival
• Math Night
• Financial Literacy Workshop
• Literacy Night & Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• STEAM Night
• Books Blankets and Family

Contacting the Staff

Principal:

• Benjamin Lam
• Benjamin.lam@sccpss.com

Assistant Principals:

• Mrs. Rosiland Jackson-Brown
• Rosiland.Jackson@sccpss.com

Family Engagement Facilitator:

• Kysha Dubarie
• 912-395-3680 ext. 70761911
• Kysha.dubarie@sccpss.com

Questions