H&S October 2023
Academic Support
Student Learning Support – SBCA is committed to helping students succeed by providing personalized assistance and resources to individuals and groups, creating an environment where everyone can excel.
Ms. Olsen is our Special Education teacher working closely together with Boston Public School to facilitate student support. Ms. Olsen works with students in grades K2 - 6 in both the classroom and in small groups; promoting student growth, achievement, and acceleration. Before the school year 2023/24, Ms. Olsen was one of our grade 3 teachers.
Miss McCarthy is a certified Orton-Gillingham Specialist. She will be working with students who need rules-based reading instruction. Ms. McCarthy will oversee our Fundations curriculum in Grades K2-2. Before the school year 2023/24, Ms. McCarthy was one of our grade 1 teachers.
Mrs. Swirbalus is our Reading Recovery teacher. Reading Recovery is a first-grade individualized reading/writing intervention. Ms. Swirbalus also supports students in first and second grade. She conducts small group reading/writing lessons.
Mrs. Lombard is our ESL - English Second Language teacher.
Teacher Support and Development
Ms. Byrne Lower - Elementary Literacy Coach
Mrs. Evans Upper - Elementary Literacy Coach
Mrs. Fitzpatrick - Math Coach
Curriculum Resources
Grades 4 & 5: New science curriculum and textbooks - ELEVATE SCIENCE 2022
Expansion of the Fundations curriculum to include K2 and grade 2 in addition to grade 1 with teacher training
All grades: STEM room upgrade - Cart of 25 iPads purchased - New furniture - Interactive whiteboard - Myriad of STEM curriculum resources added
Grade 3: Upgraded Social Studies Textbooks - Massachusetts Our Home 2020
Grades 5 & 6: Religion curriculum expanded to include Venture weekly magazine. All textbooks and curriculum resources are Copyright 2020 or later, or the newest editions.
Guidance
The Counseling Department at SBCA helps students with their academic and social/emotional growth. We value working together with parents, teachers, school leaders, and staff to make sure your child gets the help they need to succeed during these years and reach their fullest potential.
Some of the programs we offer to achieve this are:
Individual Counseling Students will come to the counseling office individually as needed through student, family, or teacher referral.
Group Counseling Students will engage with peers in a small group setting to address social/emotional and behavioral needs.
Classroom Counseling Lessons as needed in the areas of social, emotional, and academic development. Examples of units include areas such as feelings identification, problem-solving, coping skills, kindness, diversity, growth mindset, and mindfulness.
Consult and Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding emotional and behavioral support for students in the classroom and school-wide.
