Title I
Welcome
Welcome to the Title I information page for Bloomingdale Elementary School in Bloomingdale, GA. Title I is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers of children from low-income families. This program aims to ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
How We Utilize Title I Funds
At Bloomingdale Elementary, we allocate our Title I funds to various resources and programs to enhance the educational experience of our students. Here are some of the key areas we have spent money on in the past:
- Family Engagement Facilitator Our Family Engagement Facilitator works to build strong relationships between the school and families to support student success.
- STEAM Lab Teacher We have a dedicated teacher for our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Lab to provide hands-on learning experiences.
- Paraprofessionals Paraprofessionals assist in the classroom to provide additional support to our students and teachers.
- Vocabulary Workbooks We provide vocabulary workbooks to help students improve their language and reading skills.
- Class Size Reduction in third grade.
- Instructional Software To offer engaging and interactive learning opportunities.
- Supplies We purchase various supplies needed to support classroom instruction and student learning.
For More Information
Family Engagement Policy and Plan for Shared Student Success, School Year 2024-2025
- What is a Family Engagement Policy?
- Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?
- How is it jointly developed/revised?
- What is Title I?
- Who is involved?
- Implementation
- School-Family Compacts
- SCCPSS District Goals for Student Success
- Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals for Student Success
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Family Resource Room (Room 1704)
- 2024-2025 Family Engagement Events and Activities
- Building the Foundation
- Parent and Family Engagement Standards
- School Counsel
- Accessibility
- 1% SET-ASIDE FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
What is a Family Engagement Policy?
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.
Where is the Family Engagement Policy available?
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.
How is it jointly developed/revised?
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.
What is Title I?
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.
Who is involved?
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.
Implementation
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.
School-Family Compacts
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.
SCCPSS District Goals for Student Success
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.
Bloomingdale Elementary School Goals for Student Success
GOAL 1: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
GOAL 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease by XX% in 2024 to XX% in 2025 (by 5%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
GOAL 3: The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025.
Grades K-2 will focus on building a solid foundation to ensure that students are prepared for future assessments and overall success.
Parent and Family Engagement
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.
Family Resource Room (Room 1704)
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 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
2024-2025 Family Engagement Events and Activities
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.
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Monthly Family Engagement Workshops and Events- Gain knowledge about topics relevant to your child’s education
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Annual Title I Meeting -Late August/Early September
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Title I Annual Meeting – August 29, 2024, at 5pm in the Media Center
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.
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Curriculum Nights- Learn about the curriculum used in your child’s classroom - the academic standards, assessments, materials, and more!
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Title I Annual Family Forum – Late February/Early March
Building the Foundation
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.
Parent and Family Engagement Standards
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:
- Welcoming All Families
- Communicating Effectively
- Supporting Student Success
- Speaking Up for Every Child
- Sharing Power
- Collaborating with Community
School Counsel
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
- Maria Gonzales, PTA President
- Leigh Fisher, Community Partner
- Valeria Toscano, Parent
- Amanda Arkwood, Staff Member
- Connie Wagner, Parent
Accessibility
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.
1% SET-ASIDE FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
School Parent and Family Compacts
Fifth Grade
School-Parent/Family Compact
Fifth Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
- Goal 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease by XX% in 2024 to XX% in 2025 (by 5%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025.
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:
- Provide an opportunity for students to take home reading materials on their reading level.
- Provide families with vocabulary words.
- 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:
- Read with my child for at least 20 minutes each night.
- Twice weekly assist my child with vocabulary words for 20 minutes.
- 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:
- Read aloud each night for at least 20 minutes.
- Practice vocabulary words twice a week for 20 minutes.
- Practice math strategies supplied by the teacher twice weekly for 14 minutes.
Fourth Grade
School-Parent/Family Compact
Fourth Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 K-5 scoring on or above grade level (green), will increase from 56% to 60% as measured by the Reading iReady Diagnostic by End of Year administration in Spring 2025.
- Goal 2: From EOY 2024 to EOY 2025, the percentage of students scoring on or above grade level (“green”) in Math on the iReady Diagnostic will increase from 48% to 52%.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of Bloomingdale Bears in grades K-5 scoring on or above grade level (green), will increase from 48% to 52% as measured by the Math iReady Diagnostic by End of Year administration in Spring 2025.
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:
- Provide copies of multiplication/division facts and computer programs that support memorization of basic facts.
- Make sure students have an opportunity to select reading materials on their independent reading level to take home.
- 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:
- Assist my child with memorizing and wring multiplication and division facts nightly for 20 minutes.
- Provide me for my child to read nightly and sign their log for up to 20 minutes.
- 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:
- Practice memorizing and writing multiplication and division facts.
- Read each night for at least 20 minutes and record on a log.
- Write in complete sentences for constructed and extended responses twice weekly for 20 minutes.
Third Grade
School-Parent/Family Compact
Third Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
- Goal 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease by XX% in 2024 to XX% in 2025 (by 5%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025. Grades K-2 will focus on building a solid foundation to ensure that students are prepared for future assessments and overall success.
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:
- Provide opportunities for students to select reading materials on their levels to take home and reading comprehension tips as requested.
- Provide copies of multiplication and division facts.
- Provide activities for students to use with word study/phonics words as needed.
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:
- Read with students for 20 minutes nightly.
- Practice multiplication and division math facts with students twice weekly for 20 minutes.
- Practice word study/phonics words weekly as assigned for 20 minutes.
Student Responsibilities:
I, the student will:
- Read nightly for 20 minutes with a family member and complete reading log.
- Practice multiplication and division math facts 2 nights a week for 20 minutes.
- Practice word study/phonics words weekly as assigned for 20 minutes.
Second Grade
School-Parent/Family Compact
Second Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
- Goal 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease by XX% in 2024 to XX% in 2025 (by 5%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025.
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:
- Provide math and reading website log-in and passwords for practice at home.
- Provide fluency and reading comprehension passages.
- Proved text, on reading level, for students to take home to practice reading.
- Provide instructions on using phonics lessons sent home to match spelling words.
Parent/Family Responsibilities:
We, as parents, will :
- Allow 20 minutes per night for students to work on websites for reading and math or use the resources given by the teacher.
- Read with or listen to students read for 10-20 minutes and ask questions about what was read.
- Provide time to review phonics lessons and practice spelling words with students twice a week for 15 minutes.
Student Responsibilities:
I, the student will:
- Practice math and reading skills on the computer or from paper packets given for 20 minutes nightly.
- Read aloud to a family member for 10-20 minutes each night.
- Practice using phonics lessons and spelling words twice a week for 15 minutes.
First Grade
School-Parent/Family Compact
First Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
- Goal 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease from 28% in 2024 to 25% in 2025 (by 3%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025.
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:
- Students with materials to practice math and phonics along with tip sheets for families.
- Students with a number chart from 0 - 120 to practice with at home.
- Students with materials to read at home on their individual reading level.
Parent/Family Responsibilities:
We, as parents, will:
- Use math materials and tip sheets to practice daily with my child for 10 minutes.
- Assist my student with counting aloud, in order from 0 -120 daily for 15 minutes.
- Listen to and assist my child with reading aloud for 10 - 20 minutes daily.
Student Responsibilities:
I, the student will:
- Practice math and phonics supplied by the teacher daily for 10 minutes daily.
- Practice counting, in order from 0 to 1120 daily.
- Read aloud for 10 - 20 minutes daily.
Kindergarten
School-Parent/Family Compact
First Grade Bloomingdale Elementary
School Year 2024-2025
Revision Date: 08/19/2024
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 students in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 57% in 2024 to 61% in 2025.
- Goal 2: The percentage of students in grades 3 – 5 who score Level 1 Beginning Learner on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System will decrease from 28% in 2024 to 25% in 2025 (by 3%). Note: goal will be adjusted once GMAS scores are released in Fall 2024.
- Goal 3: : The percentage of students with disabilities in grades 3 – 5 reading on grade level, as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, will increase from 45% in 2024 to 48% in 2025.
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:
- Sight words and directions
- Students with a number chart from 0 - 120 to practice with at home.
- Students with materials to read at home on their individual reading level.
Parent/Family Responsibilities:
We, as parents, will:
- Use math materials and tip sheets to practice daily with my child for 10 minutes.
- Assist my student with counting aloud, in order from 0 -120 daily for 15 minutes.
- Listen to and assist my child with reading aloud for 10 - 20 minutes daily.
Student Responsibilities:
I, the student will:
- Practice math and phonics supplied by the teacher daily for 10 minutes daily.
- Practice counting, in order from 0 to 1120 daily.
- Read aloud for 10 - 20 minutes daily.