This is a friendly reminder that Laurel Literacy Academy will have an early release day today and tomorrow. Dismissal will be at 1:25. Thank you
Friendly Reminder, Tomorrow is Connecticut Children's PJ Literacy Day. Laurel Literacy Academy will be participating. The students can wear some PJ's and donate one dollar to help us raise awareness for this great cause.
The district's Climate Survey is available. It is an invaluable tool that helps to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff.
We are encouraging all to complete the survey. The deadline is Thursday, Dec. 21.
Here is the link to the survey:
https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg
Researchers have found a strong correlation among positive school climates, attendance and student achievement
Schools are conducting Parent Teacher Conferences on December 6-8. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to meet with their children’s teachers so they can play a role in their child’s academic and social development. There will be Early Dismissal on those days at 12:15 p.m.
State Title up for Grabs: BHS football team plays for the CIAC Class S state championship this Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m., vs. Cromwell/Portland at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Tickets can be purchased Online ONLY at gofan.com.
This is the third consecutive year that BHS has advanced to the state finals. Team has won one state title in past five years.
Town's Annual Holiday Parade kicks off this Saturday, at town hall.
The Book Fair is coming! check out the News posting on our page at 5 o'clock to access
and set up your ewallet and buy your books!
Another successful Food Drive for the district. Buses at all seven schools were stuffed with non-perishable food items and delivered to the Bloomfield Food Bank yesterday. Thanks to all for your generous spirit. Happy Thanksgiving!
The district’s Thanksgiving recess runs from Wednesday, Nov.22 to Friday, Nov. 24. Schools and central office will be closed.
We appreciate everyone who
donated to our “Stuff a Bus” campaign. We collected our
donations and participated in stuffing the bus this morning. Thank you to all our Laurel Literacy Academy participants for the great show of support for
the community in need.
Eight Carmen Arace Middle School students are experiencing the fields of science and laboratory medicine through a novel 10-week after-school partnership with the Center for DNA-Guided Medicine in Hartford.
Eight Carmen Arace Middle School students are experiencing the fields of science and laboratory medicine through a novel 10-week after-school partnership with the Center for DNA-Guided Medicine in Hartford.
The Center’s Director of Educational Programs Dr. Mohan Kocheria, and colleagues, have been overseeing the session. The goal of CAMS Youth Academy after-program’s goal is to expose students to careers in science, laboratory medicine and research. The sessions engage students with a hybrid approach to learning, combining classroom instruction and laboratory-activity.
This year’s weekly sessions end in mid-December and will start again in January of 2024.
Friendly Reminder: District's holiday Stuff the Bus Food Drive, to support Bloomfield Food Bank, ends today. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at any of our schools this morning. Buses will be located at each school site. At noon, the final collection site will be the town's community center, 330 Park Ave.
Bloomfield High School's FFA Leadership Team and Harris Agriscience Center Director Jaunice Edwards-Hassan traveled to Indianapolis recently for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. The convention focuses on growing the next generation of leaders. During this event, FFA members learn how they can influence world with their gifts and talents
Bloomfield High School takes on cross-town rival Windsor in high school football action Saturday, Nov. 18 - 1 p.m., at Windsor High - 50 Sage Park Road.
Online ticket purchases, ONLY. Here is the link to purchase tixs: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17356
Undefeated Bloomfield High School, 8-0, takes on cross-town rival Windsor High, 7-3, in high school football action Saturday, Nov. 18 - 1 p.m., at Windsor High - 50 Sage Park Road.
Online ticket purchases, ONLY. Here is the link to purchase tixs: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17356
Congratulations to the recently elected Board of Education, new chairperson Lynette Easmon and returning vice chair Howard Frydman. The other members of the new board, which held its first meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, are: new Board Secretary Femi Bogle-Assegai, Kimberly Dunbar, Thomas Moore,, Dr. Lisa Simone and Tiffany Mack-Mohammed.
Congratulations to the recently elected Board of Education, new chairperson Lynette Easmon and returning vice chair Howard Frydman. The other members of the BOE are:
Femi Bogle Assegai
Kimberly Dunbar
Thomas Moore
Dr. Lisa Simone
Tiffany Mack-Mohammed
Bloomfield Public Schools - and Superintendent Dr. James Thompson, Jr. - have been selected as one of Our Piece of the Pie’s 2023 Champions honorees for their longstanding commitment to youth empowerment. A reception for all recipients was held recently at Dunkin Stadium's Yard Goats Club. OPP's mission is to provide developmental and and job training to Greater Hartford's youth.
Bloomfield Public Schools - and Superintendent Dr. James Thompson, Jr. - have been selected as one of Our Piece of the Pie’s 2023 Champions honorees for their longstanding commitment to youth empowerment. A reception for all recipients was held recently at Dunkin Stadium's Yard Goats Club.
OPP's mission is to provide developmental and and job training to Greater Hartford's youth.
