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Bridger
7910 SE Market St.Portland, OR 97215
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Phone: 503-916-6336
Fax: 503-916-2612
E-mail: tdaily@pps.k12.or.us
School-created web pages: http://bridgerschool.info
Grade levels: K-8
Principal: Tina Daily
Student Enrollment: 330
About:
Bridger School provides a unique and caring learning environment for neighborhood and Spanish Immersion students. We have a 12,000-square-foot water garden with native plants, which helps the environment with disconnected downspouts off the roof. The water garden is used as a direct link to our strong literacy program, progressive science units and integration of the arts and music. Our multicultural, multiethnic population is served by a growing Spanish Immersion program that will added 2nd grade this year. We have bilingual staff in Spanish and Chinese. We currently offer music, PE and technology as specials. Our after school classes vary year to year, but offer art and fun science, as well as homework club. Bridger has three full day kindergartens: neighborhood and Spanish Immersion. Our mid level students benefit from electives that include Spanish World Language, music and Drama, PE and technology with dedicated support in science, mathematics, language arts and social studies. All teachers encourage students to be independent thinkers, learners and problem solvers. They empower students to take responsibility for their own learning, as well as their social and emotional choices. Teachers use thematic units and project-based instruction which is aligned with Oregon state standards.
Pre School: No preschool at this time.
Kindergarten: Full day kindergarten for neighborhood and for Spanish immersion.
Kindergarten Round-up: February 11, 2010 @ 6:00. Bridger School Neighborhood Roundup.
Childcare: Before and after school care provided by Vermont Hills Child Care.
Focus options: Spanish Immersion grows by a grade level until 8th grade in 2014.
Information Sessions: Spanish Immersion Information Nights: February 18, 2010, 6:00 Bridger School Library and March 17, 2010, 6:00pm in the Bridger Library. Call 503-916-6336 for more information. Tours: Scheduled in March, by appointment only.
Before and after school programs
- Vermont Hills Child Care (before and after school) is available for parents who need child care.
- After school enrichment program changes each trimester. Classes include Art, Music, Mad science, and sports.
Community partnerships
- In 2002 Bridger partnered with Urban Water Works to create a “rainwater garden” in the play area adjacent to the school. This project brought in a wide array of community partners, including the City of Portland. We continue to work toward diverting storm water runoff into our garden “wetland.\" Our Bridger PTA continues to act as stewards of the garden. In 2009 Bridger student council added a garden committee which encourages students to take part in the up-keep of the garden.
- Bridger is also a teacher training site. Portland State University,Warner Pacific College,and Concordia College places teacher training interns and practicum students at Bridger.
- Young Audiences helps manage Run for the Arts for additional assemblies and art experiences. In 2009 Bridger had a glass artist.
- Grace Baptist Church, SOLV and the Bridger neighborhood community help with our Fall Community Care Day which provides students and families with a clean and manicured front yard.
- Chess for Success supports coaches for chess. This is part of the after school offering.
- This year we have two Americorp Volunteers. One, Playworks is providing valuable support with games at recess and helping the counselor with conflict resolution on and off the playground. The other is providing support with parent engagement, helping to plan and implement evening and daytime activities that will bring parents into the school. We love having these young people and their ideas floating around Bridger.
Student learning environment
- Emphasis on instruction using appropriate technology.
- Instruction by the Title I teachers, English as a Second Language teacher, and Educational Resource teacher help students build basic skills and meet individual needs.
- Valuing children for their own abilities, talents and individual learning styles.
- Understanding that each child and adult in our learning community is unique.
- Striving for high academic and behavioral standards.
- Emphasising interactive, hands-on learning activities and problem-solving skills.
- Theme and project-based instruction.
Curriculum components
- Bridger embraces district curriculum for reading, writing and mathematics, using appropriate technology and software where applicable.
- Spanish Immersion uses the 90/10 dual immersion model with curriculum delivered 90% in Spanish the first year and 80% the second year. Research indicates this is the best model for biliteral and bicultural academic outcomes for immersion students.
- Bridger School provides extra support for students through Title I reading. English Language Learners are provided with extra support through our ESL Staff.
- Emphasis in all programs is placed on interactive, hands-on instruction and using problem-solving skills throughout the curriculum. Theme and project-based instruction is integrated into daily lessons by all staff.
Staff
- Bridger has a staff of 14 classroom teachers, PE, technology, music, 2 ESL teachers, a Title I reading specialist, 1.5 resource room teachers, 2 structured learning teachers for two behavior classroom; 1 structured learning teacher for a communication/behavior classroom, a full-time licensed school counselor, a full-time library/media assistant and a number of para professionals.
Parent and family support
- Family involvement and a community learning center are top priority at Bridger, where we believe that education is a partnership between home, school, students and community.
- Active parent support groups provide volunteer assistance, fundraising opportunities with the help of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and advice as members of the school\'s site Council and Encuentro de Los Padres Hispano.
- A wide variety of family events include: Open House/Curriculum Night, Math Night, Winter Music Celebration, Science Fair; Multicultural Night, Run for the Arts, and Volunteer Recognition.
Special programs and features
- In 2006, Bridger School added Spanish Immersion to our site. For the 2009-2010 year we will have a K-3 program adding fourth grade in fall of 2010.
We expect to have Spanish Immersion K-8th grade by the year 2014.
Admittance to this program is through application. Please check the transfer process online. Look at the district transfer process that begins in February. For more information about Bridger Spanish Immersion, check the web site at http://www.bridgerschool.info.
Statistics and test scores
- Report cards and AYP Scores
Oregon Department of Education school report cards - School Enrollment and Program Data
- Standardized test scores
Course syllabus
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