Annual Report to Parents

2025-2026 Annual Report to Parents

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2025-2026 SIC ANNUAL REPORT TO PARENTS 

An Update on the Progress of Our School Improvement Strategic Plan 

Our Mission at Riverview Elementary:

ALL LEARN. ALL GROW. ALL BELONG. 
ALL STUDENTS. ALL FAMILIES. ALL STAFF. 
because 
WE WANT TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE 

Our Vision:

R - RELATIONSHIPS FIRST
V - VALUES EQUITY
E - ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
S - STUDENT CENTERED 

SIC MEMBERS 

• Mabra Wayman, Principal 
• Daniel Lewis, AP 
• Lisa Lucas, AP 
• Victoria Bujak, AP 
• Nicole Zorn, PTO President 
• Aimee-Ann Benson, Parent 
• Ryan Dougherty, Parent 
• Chelsea Beauchamp, Parent 
• Sarah Morris, Parent 
• Brad Owens, Parent 
• Kate Haynes, Parent 
• Zoë Maurer, Parent 
• Beth Griffith, Teacher
• Heather Morris, Teacher 
• Stephanie Sloan, Assistant 
• Jen Brown, Assistant 
• Ed McLellan, Community 
• Will Gaither, Community 

PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 

Each year, our School Improvement Council (SIC) prepares an Annual Report to Parents to share important updates about our school's progress, initiatives, and goals. This report provides families with valuable information about how our school is working to improve student achievement and overall school success. 

The SIC Annual Report serves as a tool for transparency, accountability, and collaboration between the school, parents, and the community. We appreciate your continued support in helping us create the best possible learning environment for our students! 

STAR SCORES 

Teachers use the STAR assessment to monitor student growth by administering it multiple times throughout the school year to track progress in reading and math. This computer-adaptive test adjusts in difficulty based on student responses, providing an accurate measure of skill levels. By establishing a baseline at the beginning of the year and reassessing periodically, teachers can analyze progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and adjust instruction accordingly. The detailed reports help educators differentiate instruction, provide targeted interventions, and predict student performance on standardized tests. Ultimately, STAR assessments support data-driven decision-making to ensure continuous improvement.

Riverview Elementary School - 2025-2026 Spring 

STAR Early Literacy Proficiency by Level 

• Urgent - 5.05% 
• Intervention - 7.8% 
• On Watch - 19.27% 
• At/Or Above - 67.89% 

STAR Reading Proficiency by Level 

• Urgent - 5.35% 
• Intervention - 12.26% 
• On Watch - 12.44% 
• At/Or Above - 69.95% 

STAR Math Proficiency by Level 

• Urgent - 4.9% 
• Intervention - 10.24% 
• On Watch - 13.35% 
• At/Or Above - 71.51% 

ENROLLMENT 

• Total Students: 773  
• Pupils in Poverty: 323 
• Grades Served: 3K-5th Grade 
• Multilingual Learners: 111 
• Academically Gifted (3-5): 100 

Title 1

Our school receives federal funding through Title I, Part A, which is designed to support students in meeting state academic standards. We operate as a Title I Targeted Assistance school, meaning that these funds are used to provide additional instructional support to students who have been identified as needing extra academic assistance. 

Through this program, we focus on specific students rather than the entire school population. Eligibility is determined based on academic need, using criteria such as test scores, teacher recommendations, and classroom performance. The goal is to provide targeted interventions that help students improve in core subject areas like reading and math. 

Some of the ways our school uses Title I funds include: 

• Small-group instruction for students who need extra support 
• Additional learning resources such as small groups, instructional materials, and technology 
• Professional development for teachers to strengthen instructional practices 
• Family engagement opportunities to support student learning at home 

We are committed to ensuring all students have the resources and support they need to succeed. 

SCREADY PERFECT SCORES 

ELA 
2 Third Graders 
3 Fourth Graders 

Math 
5 Third Graders 
2 Fourth Graders 
2 Fifth Graders 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL 

• Curriculum Innovate and Educate 
• Curriculum State Museum Professional Learning 
• Intervention PLC Math & ELA 
• Preparing Students for the Rigor of SCREADY Mathematics Grades 3-5 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) aim to align language development with academic instruction. 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on GT 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on kindergarten assistants 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on Preschool Special Settings Special Education 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on RATS/Behavior 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on reading, math, and writing 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on Resource/Inclusion Special Education 
• Professional Learning Communities focused on Special Settings Special Education 
• Special Education Goal-Based Coaching Cycle STEAM Leaders PD 

Conferences Attended by Staff 

• Behavior Solutions Conference 
• Effective Instruction: Tier 1 Best Practices Institute 
• FMSD PLC Summer Conference 
• Innovative Summit Conference 
• ISTE + ATSI San Antonio Conference. Keystone Mini Conference Literacy in a PLC 
• National Title 1 Conference Pam Harris Number Strings 
• PECS Training 
• Preschool Autism Summit 
• SCCGE Gifted Education Conference 
• South Carolina Art Education 
• Conference 
• South Carolina Music Education 
• Conference 
• TESOL 

COURSES TAKEN BY STAFF 

• Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted 
• EDLT 8140: Reading and Writing Instruction and Assessment of ESOL 
• EDLT 8170: Content Area Reading and Writing 
• EDLT 8130: Instructional Strategies 
• EDLT 8160: Instructional Practicum 
• Nature and Needs for the Gifted 
• READ 615 (Literacy for Learners with Limited English Proficiency and/or Other Diverse Needs) 
• READ 616 (Practicum in Assessing and Teaching English Language Learners) 
• TESL 692 600 ESOL Practicum: Working with English Language Learners 
• TESL 670 Linguistics 
• TESL 680 Grammar 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DISTRICT LEVEL) 

• Kindergarten Math Unit Preview Sessions 
• 1st Grade Math Unit Preview Sessions 
• 2nd Grade Math Unit Preview Sessions 
• 3rd Grade Math Unit Preview Sessions 
• 4th Grade Math Unit Preview Sessions 
• 5th Grade Math Unit Preview Sessions Strategies to Support all Students in the Classroom Buff Nuggets: STEAM PD Building Thinking Classrooms 
• CPI full refresher course 
• Curriculum Summary Orientation Developing Math Reasoning 
• DIBELS Online Training Digging Into Mix & Math Exploratory STEAM PD 
• FMSD PLC at Work Institute 
• How to give a PD: STEAM PD 
• Inclusive Practices - Related Arts 
• Induction Educator Camp 
• Innovate and Educate: District PD day at River Trail 
• Intervention PLC - Math & ELA at DO 
• Intro to Structured Teaching  
• Leadership Academy Strand 7: Teacher Leadership/Session 1 Foundations of Leadership 
• Learning Progression Development 
• Math Leaders/Coaches Professional Learning Community focused on math instruction, assessment and resources 
• Professional Learning GT ELA Pacing Guide 
• Professional Learning GT Junior Great Books Training 
• Recognize. Relax. Record. A Tier 2 Support for Students Experiencing Anxious Feelings 
• Strive for 5 book study 
• Tech Al Toolkit 
• The A.I Toolkit for Spec. Services 
• TouchChat with Word Power - 
• Elementary (SPED) 
• Ukeru 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (STATE LEVEL) 

• LETRS 
• Evaluator Training 
• Mentor Training 

MICRO-CREDENTIALS TAKEN BY STAFF 

• Engaging Key Stakeholders Understanding Coteaching