
Join us for Public Comments on our 2024-2025 Budget tonight during our Special Meeting of the Board of Education at 7:00 pm. The meeting will take place at the Board of Education and on Zoom.
The Zoom link for the meeting is below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84486721925?pwd=YzVzTFdEZUFiUFFjYVcyM2NSNDByUT09


Bloomfield Public Schools, in partnership with Integrated Health Care Services, is inviting you to a virtual informational session on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. as part of a Board of Education Special meeting.
Join us as we learn about a grant opportunity that would provide Laurel Literacy Academy and the Carmen Arace building with School Based Health Centers that are coordinated, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate. The Centers would provide primary care, dental care, social/emotional behavioral health services, and health education, leading to increased access to these valuable resources for our Bloomfield students.
We invite you to attend this virtual meeting and learn with us as we explore this opportunity. Visit our website, under "Events" for more information.



Good day,
Bus 14 is running late today. Sorry for the delay.

The State of Connecticut recently changed the kindergarten-entry age. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year all children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on, or before, Sept. 1. Attached is a letter from Principal Jennifer Dwyer to current and future Laurel Literacy Academy Families with additional details regarding this change: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QHiTlWMUcPNkpZRxPWHyip-EdXZeUCK/view

A reminder that the deadline to fill out our district-wide Climate Survey is Thursday, Dec. 21. The survey allows us to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff. Here is the link to the survey:
https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg

Today is the LAST DAY to buy BHS Championship swag: The BHS Sideline Store will be selling BHS football championship apparel, in celebration of the new 2023 Class S state champs. All orders will be shipped directly to your house. If you are interested in purchasing championship gear - a sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc. - please click on this link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bhsfbchamp


BHS hosts its Holiday Concert today, 6:30 p.m., in the auditorium. Come out and support the BHS Band and Chorus. You are guaranteed to leave in the holiday spirit!


The BHS Sideline Store will be selling BHS football championship apparel, until Dec 18, in celebration of the 2023 Class S state champs. If you are interested in purchasing championship swag - a sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc. - please click on this link:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bhsfbchamp
All orders will be shipped directly to your house.


BHS hosts its Holiday Concert this Thursday, December 14th, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come out and support the BHS Band and Chorus. You are guaranteed to leave in the holiday spirit!


Reminder for families: A terrific STEM-themed program coming to town this Saturday!BPL is sponsoring Talewise to bring their wonderful dry-ice, STEM-themed program for grades K-5 to Bloomfield this Saturday at 1 PM at 330 Park Ave. (multipurpose room 156/157). Advance registration is appreciated but is not necessary.Talewise: Break the Ice


Hello Laurel Family, I wanted to inform you about an exciting opportunity for our
community. Tickets for the upcoming UCONN vs Marquette basketball games are
now on sale at our Social & Youth Services office. See the attached flyers for more details.



Dear Laurel Community, I wanted to bring an exciting event to your attention - Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars. This enchanting show promises to transport you into the magical world of Disney. I have attached a flyer created by our Social & Youth Services. If you have any questions or need further information please don't hesitate to contact Angelina Thompson at 860-242-1895.


The deadline to fill out our district-wide Climate Survey is Thursday, Dec. 21. The survey allows us to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff. Here is the link to the survey:
https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg

The district’s next free Family Workshop Series is Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m., at the town’s community center, 330 Park Ave. The topic is “The Self-Care and Parenting Connection - Defining Self-Care and What it Means to You.” The family workshop series will continue into 2024.


New Champions! ... BHS bests Cromwell - Portland 42-20 to win CIAC Class S title - 10th overall state championship: https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/football/article/football-ciac-class-s-bloomfield-cromwell-portland-18540214.php?utm_content=cta&sid=5d3ca1d69c625f258c2d570d&ss=A&st_rid=06868560-3b7e-49a1-b25e-7ecd1b784431&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=headlines&utm_campaign=capital_region_alert


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.
