For the second year in a row, BHS' Athletic Department has been awarded the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. It honors BHS' commitment to sportsmanship and the work of the Warhawk Class Act Council. This year, the BHS Athletic Department will focus on a mental health initiative as it relates to good sportsmanship and being a positive role model.
For the second year in a row, BHS' Athletic Department has been awarded the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award. It honors BHS' commitment to sportsmanship and the work of the Warhawk Class Act Council. This year, the BHS Athletic Department will focus on a mental health initiative as it relates to good sportsmanship and being a positive role model.
Miss Kim (Kim Newman-Savino, owner of The Revival Room in Ellington) taught a yoga class to all our students. The students "journeyed to the farm" and did poses and stretches resembling the animals they saw. Animal noises could also be heard from the space. In two weeks, Miss Kim will be back for another adventure.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeing more domestic violence cases this year, including more cases of family violence involving children. A community forum, hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, is being conducted Monday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the town's community center, 330 Park Ave. Attendees will learn how to spot signs of domestic abuse and how to help - including available resources.
Bloomfield Public Schools sends heartfelt condolences to the Windsor Public Schools family and the family of deceased student-athlete Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/10/windsor-high-football-player-dies-after-losing-consciousness-at-practice/
Friends, family, fraternity brothers and colleagues say farewell and thank you to BOE chairman Donald Harris, Jr. (center, with wife Dr. Martha Brackeen-Harris) and BOE member Robert Ike (checkered suit). Both are retiring from the board and served the town, with distinction, for more that a decade on the board. Tuesday was their last public BOE meeting.
More on district students' travel to Bridgeport Friday to witness NAACP's 11th Annual Great Debate. A team from Yale competed against Howard University's debate team: https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/
Mrs. Lomnicky's class explored Hispanic instruments and used recycled materials to make their own maracas and castanets
Wintonbury teachers visited Auerfarm on the professional development day to view our garden spaces and collaborate with the farm staff to revise and enhance our farm lessons.
A contingent of Carmen Arace Middle School students and the freshman class at Bloomfield High School attended Fridays' NAACP's Great Debate between Yale and Howard University in Bridgeport.
The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater event was moderated by White House Correspondent April Ryan. It provided students the opportunity to learn more about the importance of research, oral argument, civil debate, critical thinking and sportsmanship.
About 5,000 students from around CT were in attendance.
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeing more domestic violence cases this year, including more cases of family violence involving children.
A community forum, hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, is being conducted Monday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the town's community center, 330 Park Ave. Attendees will learn how to spot signs of domestic abuse and how to help - including available resources.
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
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Open House today at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School - 6 p.m.: Parents/Guardians only. Curriculum presentations will be in the classroom. Optional building tour at 6:30 p.m.
October is National Principals Month - Bloomfield Public Schools celebrates the crucial leadership role principals play in directing our schools and shaping the future of our children. Kudos to Dr. Frank Macchi, Global Experience Magnet School; Jesse White, Bloomfield High School, Dr. Trevor Ellis, Carmen Arace Middle School, Sarah Williams, Carmen Arace Intermediate School, Paul Guzzo, Metacomet Elementary School; Jennifer Dwyer, Laurel Literacy Academy; Samantha Straker, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
We are thrilled to have started our visits to Auerfarm. On their first visit, students go on a hay ride to the apple orchard and also search for other sources of food on the farm.
October is National Principals Month - Bloomfield Public Schools celebrates the crucial leadership role principals play in directing our schools and shaping the future of our children. Kudos to Dr. Frank Macchi, Global Experience Magnet School; Jesse White, Bloomfield High School, Dr. Trevor Ellis, Carmen Arace Middle School, Sarah Williams, Carmen Arace Intermediate School, Paul Guzzo, Metacomet Elementary School; Jennifer Dwyer, Laurel Literacy Academy; Samantha Straker, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
Laurel Literacy Academy students showcased Mexican hat-dancing skills this week in tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month. , which ends Oct. 15. District students have been learning about the contributions, cultures and rich histories of Americans whose ancestors were reared in Spanish- speaking countries. This year's theme is "Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America.”
Notice all Bloomfield families: The Back-to-School event – 2023 Extravaganza Day- postponed a few weeks ago has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Rockwell Green, located on Rockwell Drive. Book bags and supplies will be available for free. There will also be games, entertainment food and ice cream.
