Bloomfield Public Schools

Raising the Bar is Taking us Far

Bloomfield Congregational Church

Community Kitchen

10 Wintonbury Avenue – Bloomfield, CT

(860) 242-0776

Serving Hot Meals To Go Every Saturday from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

First Come, First Served

All Are Welcome!

Bloomfield Public Schools

Free Grab ‘n’ Go Bagged Breakfast & Lunch For All Youth!

Pick-Up Location: Carmen Arace Middle School – 390 Park Avenue, Bloomfield

Mondays thru Fridays 8:00 am – 9:00 am or 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Both meals can be picked up at the same time

 

The Bloomfield Food Bank

330 Park Avenue - (860) 242-1895

The Bloomfield Food Bank will provide Grab-n-Go for “curbside” pick-up for

Bloomfield residents in need.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm or Fridays, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

First Come, First Served

State of Connecticut COVID-19 Resources for Families and Educators

A Message from the Department of Children and Families

New “Talk It Out Line”, which is a Department of Children and Families’ initiative created to provide support and services to help parents and caretakers with the stress and increased needs resulting from caring for their children during the COVID-19 crisis.  Parents and caregivers are invited to call 833-258-5011 and/or visitwww.talkitoutct.com to speak with trained professionals (in both English and Spanish) who will listen and discuss their concerns and, if additional help is needed, refer them to responsive services. The "Talk It Out Line" is available Monday-Friday from 8am to 8pm; and on weekends from 1 pm to 8 pm.

Free Webinar for Parents / TIps for How to approach Homeschooling During COVID-19

https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/homeschooling-during-covid-19/

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for more details.

Announcement from the Governor for families with no Internet access.

Families experiencing a current housing crisis should dial 2-1-1 to get connected to supports that may be available statewide. Connecticut 2-1-1 can also help connect people with other services such as food, clothing, household goods, healthcare, and more. 

Bloomfield Health and Safety Protocols

Bloomfield - Daily Health Screening

BPS COVID-19 Information Center

Fact Sheet: Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome 

West Hartford- Bloomfield Health District-https://www.westhartfordct.gov/gov/departments/health_district/default.asp

CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) info- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Connecticut Department of Health- https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Preparedness/Main-Page/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

American Academy of Pediatrics- https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx

World Health Organization- https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

 

Dear Families,  

I hope this communication finds all well and in good health.  As we move into summer this notice is to inform parents of opportunities for continued learning for students with IEPs and 504 plans.  After careful consideration of the guidance put forward from the SDE, Governor’s Office and in consultation with the Bloomfield/West Hartford Health District, Bloomfield has decided to continue with the Distance Learning model for the summer including Extended School Year (ESY) program.  This will happen congruent to the  description of district wide Early Start and BHS Summer Academy programs that are being offered to all students of Bloomfield.  All special education and related services will be staffed and we will continue to be provided in accordance with each student’s  IEP/504 to the greatest extent possible.  

 

Safety for all continues to be the primary criteria driving all decisions.  After careful review of opening guidelines provided by the SDE, the factors informing our decision was based on the complex nature of maintaining a safe and educationally sound on-site environment.  Preparations will require time to plan for the alterations needed to the learning environment to provide the proper social distancing conditions, the market availability of PPEs and sanitizing products, and the implementation of the Governor’s Reopen Connecticut Task Force Draft Recommendations.   These measures will require additional time and careful planning to ensure safety for all.  

 

We will now have the summer to fully prepare facilities as well as the educational program in order to provide a safe beneficial re-entry model in the fall.   As we put these required safety measures in place the district will continue to evaluate the possibility of face to face learning opportunities for our most impacted students over the summer.  Again, we encourage all students to participate in our distance learning program in order to mitigate learning loss.   To register for this Distance Learning Program please use the links below.

 

Early Start Prek-7 :  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrfd93FdkRHiadlLQpZLOwJD2r3ny7Xa5QV_ikXVBojfhA1g/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

 

BHS Summer Academy 8-12: https://forms.gle/oFRcL3aKTuG9fR7MA

 

 On an additionally important note,  Support Services wants to take a moment  to acknowledge these extraordinary historical times and the stress and trauma that so many are enduring. Heartfelt condolences to our families who have suffered an illness or loss of a loved one among all of the other difficult conditions this pandemic has caused.   We also want to acknowledge the pain and trauma that so many are experiencing in response to current events regarding the tragic passing of George Floyd.  It is with great hope that the world wide response and protest will support to bring about the change we so desperately need. Please know that our School Social Workers and School Psychologists are available  to all to help support you and our students process these events.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to them if there is a need for support or resources.  Below is an article that may help support all parents in how to process these events with their children.

 

https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/talking-children-after-racial-incidents

 

We will continue to provide resources for families and support on our website -- www.bloomfieldschools.org under Coronavirus Updates. We are here to support and help even during the next few summer months.  Please do not hesitate to reach out. 

 

 

Hope for health and peace for all,

 

Wendy Shepard-Bannish

Director of Student Support Services

wshepard-bannish @ blmfld.org

Local COVID-19 Testing Sites*

Please call prior to testing to assure information provided is currently accurate

 

1. The Urgent Care Center of Connecticut (860)-242-0034

                         669A Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002

• Appointment not required

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing for all ages

• Hours- M-F 8-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4

 

2. Saint Francis Hospital COVID-19 Testing Site (drive-up) (888) 786-2790

                        125 Woodland Street, Hartford (testing site in lower level        

                         of employee parking garage)

• Appointment not required

• No walk-ups, car only

• Order from healthcare provider required

• Testing all ages

• Individuals with or without symptoms

• Hours, M-f 9am-12:30pm, Sat 9am-12noon

 

3. Intercommunity, INC (860)-569-5900

                        16 Coventry Street, Hartford

• Appointments not required

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing all ages

• Individuals with or without symptoms

• Testing is provided regardless of insurance status

• Hours M,W,F 1-3pm, Th 9am-3pm

 

4. Go Health Urgent Care  

                        336 North Main Street, West Hartford  (860)-200-7701

                         1055 Kennedy Rd., Suite D, Windsor  (860) 787-5786

                        385 West Main Street, Avon  (860) 777-1280

• Appointments not required

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing ages 12 and up, with parent/guardian

• Testing with or without symptoms

• Hours M-F 8am-8pm, Sat, Sun 9am-5pm

            

5. AFC Urgent Care  (860)-986-6440

           1030 Boulevard, West Hartford

• Appointments not required

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing all ages

• Testing with or without symptoms

• Hours M-F 8am-8pm, Sat, Sun 8am-5pm

           

6. Wheeler Clinic (860)-793-3500

                        43 Woodland Street, Hartford

• Appointments not required

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing all ages

• Testing with or without symptoms

• Hours M-F 10am-2pm

 

7. Physician One Urgent Care  (860) 236-3911

                         21 North Main Street, West Hartford

• Virtual appointment is required, must call first

• Drive-up only for testing

• Order from healthcare provider not needed

• Testing all ages

• Testing with symptoms only or essential workers with or without symptoms

• Hours Mon-Sun 9am-1pm

 

 

8. Charter Oak Health Center  (860) 550-7500

                        21 Grand Street, Hartford 

• Appointment is required, call first

• Order from healthcare provider not required

• Testing ages 6 months and older

• Testing with or without symptoms

• Hours M-F 8:30am-5:00 pm

 

 

 

 

Additional resources for COVID-19 testing sites:

 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus

 

211.ct.org

https://www.211ct.org/search?terms=covid%20testing&page=1&location=Bloomfield%2C%20CT%2006002%2C%20USA&service_area=bloomfield