iReady Family Nights (K–8)
Bloomfield Public Schools invites all K–8 families to an interactive iReady Family Night to better understand your child’s reading and math diagnostic results and how to support learning at home.
6:00–7:00 PM
Laurel– February 18, 2026
Metacomet – February 19, 2026
CAIS/CAMS – March 3, 2026
Free educational resource bag for each family, raffle entry, and time to meet with district and school staff.
RSVP using this link
Questions? Contact Jennifer Preuss at jpreuss@blmfld.org
Please see the Carmen Arace February Lunch & UA calendar here: https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/article/1795226
If you can't get there, your child may bring it back to the Arace library and we will arrange for pick up.
Thank you!
Greetings CAIS Community,
Prosser Library is hosting Ending Hunger in Our Community on Thursday, January 29th, from 6:30-7:30 PM. The presentation will provide information about resources available to communities for food assistance. Flyer and registration link: https://bplct.librarycalendar.com/event/ending-hunger-ct-prosser-10451
Hello CAIS Families!
We apologize if you did not receive the link to the Google Form for the University of Hartford Summer Place lottery. Please click below for the full letter with information and the form to fill out to apply for the lottery.
In partnership with the University of Hartford, Bloomfield Public Schools is happy to offer students entering Grades 1 through 9 in the Fall of 2026 the opportunity to attend Summer Place for one week at no cost. Please note we will be using a lottery system as this opportunity is for a limited number of students. The application will close January 30th at 4:00 p.m.
https://forms.gle/ByfM5SjwZEeRZ8xd7
In partnership with the University of Hartford, Bloomfield Public Schools is happy to offer students entering Grades 1 through 9 in the Fall of 2026 the opportunity to attend Summer Place for one week at no cost. Please note we will be using a lottery system as this opportunity is for a limited number of students. The application will open on January 9th at 9:00 a.m. and close January 30th at 4:00 p.m.
Summer Place Overview:
Learning and fun go hand-in-hand at Summer Place, where campers follow a daily schedule that includes a half-day of enrichment courses and a half-day of sports or recreational activities. Students entering Grades 1 through 4 will participate in two enrichment classes in the morning and three recreational activities in the afternoon. Students entering Grades 5 through 9 follow a schedule of three recreational activities in the morning and two enrichment courses in the afternoon. Children are under the careful direction and supervision of the Summer Place staff the entire day.
Logistics: All activities take place on the University of Hartford Campus. The University’s Sports Center will be the home base, where parents drop off and pick up their children, and a number activities take place throughout the day. Camp runs from Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. There is no camp scheduled for Friday, July 3.
Transportation: Parents must drop off/pick up their children on the University campus daily or arrange their own transportation.
Eligibility: Limited number of scholarships are available for students entering Grades 1 through 9 in the Fall of 2026 for one of the six week sessions. You will have the option of selecting one week within the lottery application link below.
Lottery: Scholarships will be selected through the lottery process. For those interested in submitting their interest for the scholarship, please complete the application link. The application will open on January 9th at 9:00 a.m. and close January 30th at 4:00 p.m. You must submit a form for each student. Siblings cannot be submitted on the same form.
Timeline: Submissions are due by Friday, January 30th at 4:00 p.m.. You will be notified of your application status by Friday, February 13th. Those who have been selected will receive further registration instructions, which includes submission of a medical form with Summer Place at the time of registration.
Questions: If you have questions related to the Summer Place lottery, please contact Director of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance, Jennifer Preuss, at jpreuss@blmfld.org. For all other Summer Place information, please contact Jill Verderosa, Associate Director, Summer Place Programs, at 860.768.4432 / 860.765.4457
Arace Family Game Night
Join our staff and other families to play games on Thursday, January 15th, 6-7:00PM in the Arace Library.
*Students attending with their family will receive a "Dress Out Of Uniform Pass" for Friday.
Following game night, please join us for Dr. Tracy Youngberg's "Listening Session." Our BPS Superintendent will be here to offer community members an opportunity to share their perspectives on the district’s strengths, successes, and areas for growth.
CAIS students are invited to dress out of uniform on Tuesday, January 13th!
Proper school attire required; no PJ's, please.
Children's Author Alan Katz will be visiting Prosser Library tomorrow, Saturday, January 10th, from 12-1 PM. The presentation is best for audiences ages 6 to 11. Flyer and registration link: https://bplct.librarycalendar.com/event/alan-katz-author-visit-prosser-10702
Please see the Carmen Arace January Lunch & UA calendar here: https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/article/1795226
We have two important announcements...
1) Tomorrow is COZY day! Students may dress out of uniform but NOT in pajamas.
2) Mrs. Dolate from the Prosser Library wants to remind all students who borrowed BPL books that they are due very soon. You can return them directly to Prosser OR may return them to the Arace library and she will pick them up from there. Thank you, Mrs. Dolate!
Good evening, CAIS Families!
Tomorrow, Friday the 12th, is CCMC PJ Day
Join us on December 12th for the 15th annual PJ Day for the Kids. Students, teachers, and schools across CT will be wearing their favorite pajamas and donating $1 or more to support kids fighting cancer at Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders.
Click here for a short video: https://youtu.be/J9tUNAEhtCg
Click here to donate or join the team!
https://give.connecticutchildrens.org/team/790393
This is a reminder that we will have an early release day on Wednesday, December 10th. Our students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm.
Thank you!
Dear CAIS Families,
We're so excited that our school will be participating in an in-school Penguin Patch® Shop to spread cheer in the spirit of sharing the excitement of this time of the year!
Penguin Patch® Shop is a fun way for students to shop for family members and experience the spirit of giving while learning to earn, budget, and save! Our shop will be open from December 15 to December 19.
Your student will have over 100 delightful gifts to choose from, all ranging in price from $0.50 to $12. This is an amazing opportunity to empower your student to choose, purchase, and give gifts to their loved ones! Please know that participation is completely voluntary and no one is obligated to do so. However, the funds raised during this time will go to fund activities that benefit our students so we appreciate your support!
Students brought home a flyer and an envelope to assist with budget planning.
Happy Shopping!
Yum!
The Pie fundraiser orders will be available between 12:00pm -3:00pm today ( Monday) in the Arace library.
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser and Happy Thanksgiving!
A reminder for students....
Friday 11/21 is PURPLE DAY! Students are welcome to dress down and wear PURPLE to spread awareness for pancreatic cancer. A $1.00 suggested donation will go to support research for pancreatic cancer.
Hello Families! In case you were planning to join us out on the field for the Fun Run, please be aware that it has been moved to the gym due to the cold weather. Please come to the main entrance and sign in with Ms. Ruiz. You will need to have ID with you. Thank you!
🌟 Last Call Alert! 🌟
Tonight is the last night BEFORE our @apexleadershipcompany FUN RUN! to get pledges! Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Get those pledges in - share your child's link on social media!
✅ Get a good night’s sleep.
✅ Wear comfy shoes tomorrow for running - students may dress down!
✅ Hydrate and have a good breakfast.
✅ Celebrate how hard your student has worked!
Let's make tomorrow unforgettable! 🚀 #ApexLeadership #ApexLevelUp #GetReadyToSoar
Families are welcome to come and watch the FUN on Thursday out on the soccer field between Arace and the Rec Center!
5th grade: 8:45-9:30
6th grade: 9:50-10:30
🌟 There is still time! 🌟
There's still time to share and pledge to help us raise funds for Student Academic Behavior and Award Incentives and for the General Support of All Students at CARMEN ARACE Intermediate School! Every pledge counts towards supporting our school's initiatives. Let's keep the momentum going and make a difference together!
💪 #Top5Classes #ApexFundraiser #SupportOurSchool
🌟 Great leaders Rise Above! 🌟
Today we learned that leadership is not about having an easy path. It is about staying strong when things get tough. 💥
When we face challenges, we stay focused, stay positive, and keep moving forward.
We don’t give up. We Rise Above and come back stronger! 🚀
#ApexLevelUp #RiseAbove #ResilientLeaders #KeepClimbing