VOLUNTEERING
We want parents to be a part of the school setting whenever possible and encourage them to participate in our classroom volunteer program that helps to reduce the adult-student ratio. Speak with your child’ s teacher to volunteer in the classroom. The PTO is another way to get involved at BR FLAIM.
During immersion classes, only volunteers who speak the language may work with the teacher and students in the classroom. However, parents may arrange to work outside of the classroom when working with one child or a small group. When in the classroom, students should hear no English.
ANCILLARY SERVICES AT BR FLAIM
Library
The library instructional program is designed to stimulate reading for pleasure and for study by having materials suited to the reading abilities, interests and age levels of the students who visit the library. Ms. Mueller( Primary) and Ms. Hooter( Intermediate) coordinate the Accelerated Reader Program.
Guidance
The guidance program emphasizes the total development of the child. Each class attends a biweekly session with one of our counselors, Ms. Lewis( Primary) or Ms. Fisher( Intermediate). Our counselors also conduct small group and individual sessions; screening and testing for speech, resource or gifted programs; co-ordinates building level meetings; and is the testing coordinator for the school.
Speech
The speech program is designed to remediate students with speech and language deficits. Our speech therapist is responsible for screening and testing. Services are offered on-site.
Physical Education
Ms. Richardson’ s and Ms. Tillotson’ s physical education program incorporate a variety of activities for the development of physical fitness, muscle coordination, gross and fine motor skills, team sports, and lifetime recreation and health. P. E. grades are factored using skill, sportsmanship, team cooperation, group effort and behavior. Tennis shoes are required for participation. If your child needs to be excused from P. E., a written excuse is necessary and will be kept on file in the office.
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