Sudlersville Elementary School
A Title 1, SWIFT & PDS School
300 South Church Street Sudlersville, MD 21668
Principal: Michele Hampton

Sudlersville Elementary School, the Home of the Eagles, is located in the rural town of Sudlersville, MD (509 total population in 2012). This school Title 1 school serves grades PreK to 4th. Students who attend Sudlersville live in the towns of Sudlersville, Millington, Barclay, Crumpton, Ingleside, and Marydel. The school has 342 students which make up three PreK sessions, 4 kindergartens, and three 1st – 4th grade classes, with a total staff over 40.

  • Student Demographics
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  • Teacher Demographics

  • Total Enrollment: 342
  • Asian 1 (.2%)
  • African American 19 (5.5%)
  • Caucasian 240 (70%)
  • Multi-Race 18 (5%)
  • ELL 54 (16%)
  • Migrant 10 (3%)
  • SPED 54 (16%)
  • FARMS 211 (62%)
  • Home Languages: English & Spanish
  • Attendance Rate as of 3/13/14: 94.31%
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  • General Education Teachers: 22
  • Special Education Teachers: 2.5
  • Specialists (reading, math & teacher): 3
  • Paraprofessionals: 9
  • Tutors: 13
  • Teacher Qualifications
  • Standard Professional = 33.3
  • Advanced Professional = 66.7
  • % of Teachers not taught by a highly qualified teacher = 0

Academic Initiatives

Math:

  • SES students benefit from a school-wide Title I program that provides flexible group interventions for students who struggle with math concepts. Students are identified using classroom, county and state data, as well as classroom observations. Math tutors provide “push-in” assistance and “pull-out” instruction using a Moving with Math and iReadycomputer-based diagnostic intervention program, focused on skill clusters.
  • SES is implementing a grade level wide iReady computerized math intervention for a “Title I Approaching Target” grant designed to improve math achievement in our lower performing grade four students. The iReady program features a cross-grade-level assessment that pinpoints needs down to the sub-skill level and gives teachers an action plan. Students receive individualized specific skill instruction and teachers and schools can track data and achievement of students. Our Title I grant allowed the funding for the site licenses and technology (laptops, netbooks and headphones) necessary to provide meaningful and appropriate individualized intervention in order to raise student achievement. Additionally, this program gave students who don’t have technology at home an opportunity to learn in a digital age and be more aligned with their peers in more affluent and technology rich areas.
  • SES is the flagship school in QAC for promoting Financial Literacy by hosting a “JA in a Day” event in cooperation with Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce, parent and local business volunteers and high school finance students and the Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, Inc. staff. Students in grades K-4 were immersed in a day of financial activities and lessons to enhance their understanding of money in our world and how math skills learned in school translate into everyday life.
  • SES hosted an evening event for families in which financial institutions (banks, investment firms) from the community were represented in a resource fair. Businesses such as Rita’s and Chickfilaprovided food. Interpretive services for ELL families were provided. This event encouraged families to look at ways they can better manage and save their money. Parents also were able to view the activities their children had participated in during the JA in Day event. Our parent coordinator, math specialist and administration made the event a success for families.

Reading:

  • SES has transformed their reading instruction to consistent of a 60 minute literacy block where students are grouped by their instructional level.
  • SES also offers reading interventions in daily 30-minute blocks of time. Students can be grouped into 8 different research-based reading interventions to address the needs of learners in grades K – 4. Students are universally screened using Rigby Running Records, benchmark assessments and classroom performance.
  • SES has provided after-school training for families to support the use of iReady reading interventions, as well as reading nights, book fairs, etc.

STEM

  • At SES we strive to make our students STEM proficient. STEM is incorporated in daily lesson planning. Teachers collaborate to develop STEM lessons. We encourage all students to answer complex questions, investigate global issues and develop solutions for challenges and real-world problems. We want our students to become logical thinkers using science, technology, engineering and math.

Enrichment:

  • Studentsat SES whose motivation, outstanding talent, performance, or potential for performing at high levels of accomplishment are identified at the our schoolto receive enriched instruction. Students are identified by CogAt(Cognitive Abilities Score) scores as well as teacher and parent nominations.
  • Currently 40 students receive enrichment instruction. Students meet weekly for 30 minutes and participate in hands-on exploration and collaborative fun.

Additional Initiatives

Judy Center Partnership:

  • The Judy Center Partnershipof Queen Anne's County Maryland is dedicated to providing school-readiness support through comprehensive, community based, early learning programs for pre-school children and their families. We believe that all children should enter first grade ready to learn, and that families are the foundation for their children's early success.
  • The Judy Center is housed at Sudlersville Elementary School
  • 3 full-time and 3 part-time staff plus volunteers
  • Host playgroups on Tuesday and Thursday morning for students who are not school-age.
  • We serve parents of 106 PreK/K children and work in partnership with community agencies
  • The Judy Center provides case management, behavior support, and community connections to SES.
  • Adult education offered through collaboration with Chesapeake College to offer evening classes every Monday/Wednesday to parents
  • Judy Center offers a childcare, early intervention enrichment opportunity focusing on the math domain that attend every Monday/Wednesday evening with their parents.
  • Judy Center provides free training for local childcare providers
  • The Family Center of QAC is a one-stop parent and child together center located 1 half mile from SES that believes school readiness begins before birth. Through community offerings and partnerships the Center provides comprehensive support for children prenatal through age 3 and their parents. The goal is strengthening families and school readiness.

After-School Activities

  • Partnering for Youth After School Program
  • Partnering for Youth After School Program Project A to Z is funded by a 21st Community Learning Center Grant. The funding is provided by the federal government and awarded through the Maryland State Department of Education for after school programming. The overarching goals of 21st CCLC programs are to improve student’s academic success, provide a safe and positive environment, strengthen attachment to school and community, enhance physical fitness and personal well-being, and heighten family involvement by supporting families and helping their children succeed.
  • The common goal “to improve academic success” occurs in Academies that take place during the first hour of the program. Reading and Math academies are small tutoring groups that focus on skill improvement. Those students not attending tutoring go to project academy, where they work on independent reading, homework completion and strategic activities.
  • The “Z” in Project A to Z stands for Zones that take place the second hour of the program. These are the enrichment activities. Our Zone lessons are pre-written, age-appropriate, hands-on activities with a STEM priority, meant to reinforce and expand upon concepts learned during the school day. Students rotate through the zones throughout the week. Zones are facilitated by instructors who may be teachers, school staff, community members, college students or high school students.
  • Drama DramaDrama Club

Junior Actors and Actresses join together to explore play production.

  • Rocket Club: This club is out of this world! Students explore, NASA, Rockets, Rocket design, build and launch their very own rocket. These clubs are based on interest.

Technology Integration

  • ADigital Divide exists for SES students. Only 75% have internet access at home.
  • SES has committed to keeping the school computer lab open at night for community use. This is occurring on a bi-weekly basis and is staffed by the Parent Coordinator.
  • 2 laptop carts were purchased for the school through Title 1
  • Started a 1-to-1 netbook initiative for 4th grade.
  • Enhanced technology integration with computer applications and curriculum.
  • All grade-level classrooms have SMARTBoards.

Behavior Initiatives

  • SES has just begun administration of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. This program involves the school and the community in effort to reduce bullying behaviors. The program is based on core principals that warm positive interest and involvement on the part of adults, setting of firm limits to unacceptable behavior, consistent use of non-physical negative consequences and adults functioning as authorities and positive role models.
  • SES just had the kickoff activity where we introduced the four rules of Olweus and teachers have begun classroom meetings.
  • Our PBIS program has been in place at SES for 5 years and we earned the Gold Ribbon for the 2012-2013.Students at SES S.O.A.R.

Students are expected to be:

S Safe

O Outstanding Behavior

A Academic Achievement

R Respect

  • PBIS provides positive incentives for behaviors that are soaring! These are classroom and school wide monthly incentives. PBIS is data driven, based on our behavioral referral information.
  • SES is also instituting SEFEL (mini-PBIS) for PreK - K
  • Character Counts has been at SES for many years. We currently have coaches in Grades 1-4. These coaches volunteer on a weekly basis to provide a 15 minute lesson on the 6 pillars of character; Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Citizenship and Caring. Our volunteers arepolice officers, retired teachers, bankers, and people who just wanted to make a difference in their communities.

Community Partnerships

  • 7 Washington College Interns in grades 2, 3 & 4
  • 1 Research student from Washington College focusing on integrating movement in math and its effects on K/1st grade.
  • Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce provides funding and personnel support for the Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Program
  • Millington Food Lion is hosting a math night
  • Queen Anne’s County High School Maryland Teacher Academy field experience students have weekly visits to support

School-Wide Initiatives

  • SWIFT: SES was just selected as a SWIFT school starting in the 2013-2014 school year. SES is actively involved in infusing the SWIFT domains throughout the school.
  • Backpack Friday: Currently 54 children are receiving backpacks full of food on Fridays so they will have food for the weekend. This program has been in existence since April 2010.
  • Hispanic Heritage Day was held on October 11th. Each grade level did activities and crafts related to the Hispanic culture. Many students shared artifacts from home. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten made Serapes. First grade made Mexican Flags and performed The Mexican Hat Dance. Second grade made Guatemalan Kites, Chilean Rain Sticks and Mayan Masks. Third grade studied and wrote biographies about famous Hispanic Americans. Fourth grade researched several countries and created IPADS that shared facts about those countries. All of the work was displayed and students were able to walk through and examine the items. Some students were there to explain what their class had completed. As the students walked through the room was filled with Hispanic music. Our staff was treated to a delicious lunch provided by parents.
  • Cultural Competency Assembly: SES students will be treated to an assembly by Debra Mims that will address the issues of cultural competency and accepting all students.
  • Disability Awareness Assembly: Provided an information assembly on epilepsy for the entire school

Family Involvement

  • Two Parent Coordinators
  • Bi-Lingual Parent Coordinator
  • Lead Parent Coordinator
  • Family Nights/Resources
  • Home visits are provided
  • After-school parent training for new math curriculum
  • Homework Help during the day and at night to accommodate parent schedules.
  • iReady training and computer access
  • “Smore” reading night and campfire
  • Family Book fair night with a fiesta theme
  • "STEMtastic" Night - Our students will be "full STEM ahead" while they attend several sessions with a STEM related theme. Parents will get a better understanding of how STEM type activities will make their children logical thinkers.
  • 5 Read and Rise programnights offered for ESOL families ( reading strategies, freematerials, dinners)
  • Computer lab is open bi-weekly and during conferences.
  • Parent Resource room is open during school hours and provides parent involvement materials and curriculum resources.
  • Lending library (including bi-lingual materials) of parental involvement materials and curriculum resources.
  • All materials, including a monthly newsletter, are provided in Spanish for parents.
  • Active PTA that supports the entire Sudlersville community
  • SES PTA has over 190 members
  • PTA President earned the Maryland State Parent Involvement Award for 2012-2013
  • Movie Night and Prize Bingo every other month for spirit day
  • Run the school store
  • Sponsors 2 food drives a year
  • Supports the Local Food Bank
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Financially supports all the cultural arts assemblies
  • Provides all teachers with $200 a year to be used for instructional materials
  • Provides $100 per teacher for STEM initiatives
  • Hosts 2 annual book fairs
  • Involved in the Math Night at the Food Lion

ESOL Support

  • Currently providing services to 54 EL students ( Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Hong Kong)
  • 5 migrant families at SES
  • The ESOL Program at SES:
  • Provides both push-in and pull out models, small group and one-on- one asdetermined by their language proficiency.
  • Literacy block for 1-2- EL focus class for 8 first graders
  • Weekly home visits for early intervention via Judy Center program
  • 5 Read and Rise programnights offered for our families ( reading strategies, freematerials, dinners)
  • Family Involvement:
  • Hispanic dads (2) participating in W.A.T.C.H D.O.G program
  • Translation of all key informational flyers and newsletters as well as classroom projects and math homework.
  • Interpreters at all conferences/ meetings as well as each school day.
  • During conference days, computer labs will be open for all families to use.
  • 5 bilingual personnel within the school (1 secretary, 1 esol teacher, 1 esol tutor, 1 parent coordinator/ migrant tutor, 1 migrant recruiter)
  • We offer a joint opportunity/ PTA meetings in their native language combined with SMS for our Hispanic families
  • Bilingual parent coordinator-at evening events. Events offered have been computer time/ training, reading nights, homework helper, STEM night, Food Lion night (math focus)