Honored to represent Bloomfield Public Schools last week at Friday CAFÉ, a dynamic event focused on Community and Family Engagement. Alongside colleagues Anjanee Wright and Stacy Wylie-Arthur we were inspired by keynote speaker Erik Clemons CEO of ConnCORP. His story of overcoming challenges with resilience highlighted the importance of storytelling in bridging cultural gaps and fostering connections.
This event reinforced a vital insight: the engagement of fathers and family men in education is crucial. Their often-unheard stories play a key role in building community trust and enhancing student success.
CAIS students created dioramas depicting influential Black Americans. Take a look at a few of the examples above- well done!
Check out Ms. Fendt's third grade class exploring the plant cycle of kale. Did you know that while kale is growing in popularity now, people have been growing for more than 2,000 years?
Our first Parent Wellness Retreat will be on Saturday, March 23rd. Click the video for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vg95xpEy1QrbALlonoPVAvMTxB7zGAK7/view?usp=sharing
Hello Bloomfield Families
Please join us on Saturday March 23rd from 9:00am - 12:00pm at our Parent Wellness Retreat. Use the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/ghpchDHh2RzyzEVi9
Hello Bloomfield Public Schools Community,
At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 12, the Board of Education voted to amend the 2023-2024 school calendar.
Due to the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, April 2, all schools, with the exception of Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, will be closed. The last day for all schools will now be on Friday, June 14.
Thank you
SOAR students from Carmen Arace Middle School presented their History Day presentation, which they placed 4th at the regional completion at UConn. Congratulations to our students!
Check out this past week's Bloomfield Messenger with stories about our Literacy Week Celebration, JROTC coming in 1st Place in a State Drill Competition, and our SOAR Students competing in the State History Day and some qualifying for the State Finals! There is also a letter from Acting Superintendent Dr. Bethany Silver regarding the Board of Education's Proposed 2024-2025 Budget.
Hello Bloomfield Community.
If you're a little tired, overwhelmed, or searching for a brief respite, join us on Saturday, March 23rd at our first Parent Wellness Retreat for a morning of mindfulness exercises and community connection. Breakfast, lunch and childcare provided at no cost.
Space is limited so register soon! Please see the flyer for additional information.
Be Well!
Kimarley Henry, Cartoonist and Creator of Chad Comic Strips featured in Bloomfield Messenger, met with BHS and GEMS students this week to share his writing journey with students. Thank you, Mr. Henry, for sharing your story with us!
BHS and GEMS students shared original pieces and chosen excerpts with Duncaster residents yesterday as a part of BPS Literacy Celebration Week. A special thank you to Mr. Prescott, Ms. Washington-Geddes, Ms. Wright, Mr. Titelbaum, and Ms. Burrows for coordinating visits this week!
We are thrilled to have the opportunity for our CAIS, CAMS and GEMS students and staff to virtually connect with GORDON KORMAN, award-winning author this morning! Korman shared, "What if... are the two most powerful words for authors." Thank you, Bloomfield Public Library, for making this happen!
The Board of Education will be holding a meeting tonight to vote on the Superintendent's Proposed Budget at 7:00. The meeting will be at the Board of Education and on Zoom. The link for Zoom is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86774831202?pwd=UXlpeXV0cDU2aUR0OGo4N3ZVQTBYdz09
Metacomet School hosted BHS student readers and Judge John B. Farley from Hartford Judicial District Superior Court, to continue celebrating literacy this week. Shout out to Mrs. Powers' and Mrs. Spencer's classes featured in these pictures.
Author and producer, Anna Nyakana, shared her journey with Arace students today. Check out her story at annanyakana.com!
Spotlight Author, Jaime L. B. Deenihan, was a hit today at WECMS! Deenihan shared her book "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree". A special thank you to Bloomfield's Agricultural Center for donating lemon trees.
Thank you to our very own spotlight author, Mary Munson, for sharing "Love Will Turn You Around" with our Laurel Literacy Academy and STEPS students!
Join us for Public Comments on the 2024-2025 Superintendent's Proposed Budget tonight during our Special Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 pm. The meeting will take place at the Board of Education and on Zoom. The Zoom link is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84486721925?pwd=YzVzTFdEZUFiUFFjYVcyM2NSNDByUT09
Shout out to Ms. Dunia and students at Metacomet School who studied a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Which is your favorite Seuss book?
Literacy Celebration Week 2024 is underway! Check out the impressive group of authors visiting our schools to celebrate literacy. Thank you, authors, for sharing your journeys with our community. A special thank you to Bloomfield Public Library for your support.
