🚀 What does it mean to LEVEL UP as a leader? ? 🤔
That’s what we’re about to learn!
💪 The Apex Team is here to bring high-energy lessons about these leadership habits to our students every day for the next two weeks leading up to our Apex FUN RUN happening on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20!
Get ready to grow, lead, and Level Up! 🌟
#ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadershipCo #LeadershipDevelopment
This month at Arace, we’re celebrating Gratitude and Kindness!
We invite you to join us for Family Kindness Night on November 19th from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Come take part in a variety of activities that celebrate the power of kindness and giving thanks!

💪🏾 Our first Apex challenge! 💪🏽
Which class at each grade level will have the most initial logins by Wednesday morning? Ask your child to show you their Apex Pledge Pass!
Simply login to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge!

🎉 It’s time to LEVEL UP! 🎉 Our Apex Fundraiser FUN RUN is now open for pledging!
At Apex Leadership Co. we build tomorrow’s leaders today!
🌟 It's time to show your support by donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge that was sent home on Monday 11/10. Let’s level up our support and raise funds for Student Academic Behavior and Award Incentives and for the General Support of All Students at CARMEN ARACE Intermediate School!
Click for more info!
https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/page/apex

REMINDER: CAIS Picture retakes will be held on Wednesday, November 5th. Teachers will have the schedule for when students will go for retakes.
Please visit this link for more information:
https://5il.co/3rl4c
Reminder! There will be no school for students on Tuesday 11/4 due to voting taking place at Carmen Arace for Election Day.

We are extending the donation deadline until Monday for those who did not get a chance to contribute and would like to.
We are hopeful to surpass the $1,000 mark!

* Support for people impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica *
As we all know, the island of Jamaica has been devastated by severe flooding, leaving many families displaced and in need of basic supplies and support. Our community is coming together to lend a helping hand during this difficult time. Money will be donated to Jamaica's Red Cross.
Your generosity can make a real difference — every donation counts!
• Dress in the Colors of the Jamaican Flag on Friday, October 31st: Green, Black, and Gold
• Donations:
Students $2.00
Staff $5.00
Let’s stand together in kindness, compassion, and unity as we support the people of Jamaica in their recovery efforts.

It's Picture Retake Time at CAIS!
Retakes will be taken on Wednesday, Nov 5th.
Please see the flyer here:
https://5il.co/3rl4c
The Carmen Arace Boys AND Girls Soccer Teams BOTH have home games on Thursday Oct 23rd at 4:00!! Come join the fun to cheer them on!

Please see the full Boys and Girls' schedule at:
https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/article/2476323
Carmen Arace Boys' Soccer home game this afternoon - Friday 10/10 - vs Innovation!
3:30 on the field across from the Park & Rec Center.
Come cheer on our boys!
See the full Boys' and GIrls' schedules here:
https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/article/2476323

Students can donate $1.00 to dress in PINK for the day to support breast cancer awareness and research.

Want to join your Bloomfield neighbors for Trunk or Treat?
Please see these flyers!


In case you missed it! Here is the October 3 CAIS Chronicles.
https://app.smore.com/n/6u4pk
For past issues and the "All Around CAIS" monthly slides, please visit:
https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/o/carmenaraceinter/page/cais-chronicles-2025-26
* Granny's Pie Factory Reminder *
Order your pies for the holidays!
Ask your friends!
Orders are due on Thursday, 10/9 - TOMORROW!
Order Pick Up in the Arace Library on 11/24/2025
All students brought home an order form back in September. It is here for you if needed!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lO8Xn7jP-DDjgl5aL7j0mRu4FbMM1I_1/view?usp=drive_link

Students can donate $1.00 to dress in PINK for the day to support breast cancer awareness and research.

We still have 2 more days for The Granny's Pie Factory fundraiser!
Can you think of 5-10 people who will support your child and our school?
Orders are due on Thursday, 10/9.
Order Pick Up in the Arace Library on 11/24/2025
All students brought home an order form back in September. It is here for you if needed!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lO8Xn7jP-DDjgl5aL7j0mRu4FbMM1I_1/view?usp=drive_link

BPS phone lines are currently down. Our provider has been contacted for service. If you need to contact the school, please message/email your child's teacher or email the front office at dbunting@blmfld.org AND dcopeland@blmfld.org. Thank you for your patience as we work on this issue. We will update you as soon as the lines are back up and running.
Hello CAIS Families!
Reminder - it's time to get your CAIS swag!! Please see the flyer for options and visit https://www.freshinkllc.com/carmenarace to place your order!
Orders must be placed by September 21 and will be ready for pick up or shipping the week of October 6th.

