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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