We have had a very busy October on Flight 2324 of BAMO Airways! 

We have completed student conferences for every BAMO scholar. Teachers were provided with uninterrupted time to meet individually with each student, kindergarten through 5th grade, to set academic goals. Using baseline data from our MAP diagnostic assessments in literacy, math, and science (5th grade), prior GMAS testing data, and other data including attendance, behavior, and classroom assignments, teachers used a schoolwide video with two exemplar teacher/student conferences, to set goals for the first semester. After kicking off student conferences with an Academic Pep Rally, students are all trying to exceed their goals to earn status in the BAMO Sky Miles club! We will be sure to keep you all posted on how our students are performing! #ProficiencyandBeyond 

The BAMO Literacy Night is one of our highlights of the year. We recently hosted an amazing night; “A Passport to Literacy World Tour”. Each grade level represented a county and infused grade level literacy activities for parents to support students at home.  We even hosted a surprise guest author, a 10-year-old, and her mother, Payton and Shayla McGhee, who have pinned several books about traveling the world. Our BAMO students were able to ask questions about how to become an author at a very young age. Led by our Literacy Coach, Ms. Womack, and our Media Specialist, Ms. Foushee, teachers were highly engaged in the planning and enjoyed facilitating sessions on literacy. We appreciate the grant received from Redefined Atlanta, for your generous grant to fund and support this worthy annual event! Flight 2324 is super focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students.

Did you know that BAMO’s Leadership Team meets monthly to support me with ensuring that we are focused on meeting our Continuous Improvement Goals for the 2023-2024 school year? Two of our BAMO staff members, Mrs. Fassinger (MTSS Lead) and Ms. Linder (Restorative Practices Coach), serve as co-chairs and work closely with other members of the BAMO Leadership Team to collaborate and monitor action steps associated with our CIP.  We also use this time to analyze school-wide data and discuss other pertinent instructional areas. The team is comprised of grade level chairs, support area leads, and cross-functional reps from special education and school-wide enrichment, to ensure that we are focused on building consensus around our school-wide goals. At our recent meeting, we revisited our mission and vision and took a deep dive into student growth performance. I truly look forward to these meetings as an opportunity for two-way communication and a vehicle to share ideas! 

Did you know that BAMO’s Dazzling Dolls and Gents left smoke on the pavement at the most recent City of Fairburn Annual Parade? Comprised of students in kindergarten through 5th grade, our team travels across metro Atlanta showcasing talent, confidence, and showmanship? Students must hold high academic standards and great character to participate. Our goal is to expose our students to the arts, as well as to show them they can have opportunities to perform in many different avenues in high school and college. We are so appreciative of our teachers, Ms. Harris, Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Barker, and Ms. Appling, who put in countless hours of practice to make sure that our students are ready for showtime! Catch us in the coming weeks for multiple performances!