Posted by Lauren Benech on 10/17/2022 to
Minutes
Update 10/20/22: This post has been updated with the playground proposal.
- Principal (Mrs. DiTrani)
- Start Strong testings begins on 10/12/2022
- Purpose of testing is to identify gaps
- Fire-post contrast took place at lunchtime; winners nt yet determined
- Columbus Day essay contest: honorable mention for OV students Aiden Wright and Dean Murray
- This month is Hispanic Heritage Month
- We have newly replenished wood chips on the playground
- Thanks to Peter Fiveland for taking the broken speaker to fix it!
- Field trips are being planned by the teachers
- Bike rack petition update:
- They are trying to figure out how to assess how many spots would be needed
- Combination of Health & Wellness + Bloomfield police dept. Bicycle safety education day was suggested
- Board of Ed Rep (Ms. Monica Charris-Tabares was absent, report delivered by Joelle Bernard)
- District
- Please be sure to update all your information in PowerSchool. Contact information for blast emails, virtual backpack, and emergency situations,etc.
- Lunch Applications (https://www.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=805543&id=0)
- Lunch Applications Are Available
- Please see the various places to find lunch applications included in the message.
- The Bloomfield District Website or Heartlands or in the black mailbox outside of the Administration Building or through the link in your School Virtual Backpack
- START STRONG ASSESSMENT
- Start strong assessment has been given in ELA, Math and Science
- ELA- grades 4-10
- Math-grade 4-8 & Algebra 1-2 and Geometry
- Science grades 6/9/12
- CONGRATS/Newsworthy
- ALL Bloomfield Schools once again participated in our award winning Start With Hello initiative. Students and staff participated in a wide range of activities throughout the week of 9/19.
- Check out our various social media platforms for some of the many highlights.
- 3 time state champion BHS Wrestler, Kira Pipkins, will be training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- All Bloomfield Schools had a great turnout for their respective Back to School Nights. Thank you to all the parents who came out to support their schools.
- Congratulations to our BHS Homecoming King & Queen (Shane Hinton & Milan Wallace).
- ALL Bloomfield schools will be participating in the annual “Week of Respect” starting 10/3. BHS MEDIA CENTER
- Bloomfield High School Media Center featured on NJ12 News: https://newjersey.news12.com/back-to-school-traditional-library-no-more-check-out-bloomfield-high-school-s-media-center
- Please see the article for more information on the Bloomfield High School feature. Bloomfield Schools Featured in NJ Monthly Magazine
- Please see the quote & link to the NJ Monthly Magazine article spotlighting the Bloomfield Schools' commitment to the Wingman Initiative through Sandy Hook Promise:https://newjersey.news12.com/back-to-school-traditional-library-no-more-check-out-bloomfield-high-school-s-media-center
- 10/5 Yom Kippur-Schools Closed
- 10/6 BMS Back to School Night
- 10/10 Columbus Day-Schools Closed
- 10/12 BHS Back to School Night:
- 10/13 Financial Aid night at BHS
- 10/20 Hispanic Heritage Night @ BMS
- 10/21 Half day students/ PD for staff
- 10/27 NJHS At BMS
- Teacher Representative (Laurie Ritacco)
- Re: field trips: looking at bussing; busses are free to in town or to neighboring towns (with some exceptions)
- Teachers say “thank you!” to all parents
- President (Joelle Bernhard)
- Vice President (Emily Hallenbeck absent; report delivered by Joelle Berhard)
- Chairperson vacancies: Community Rewards and After School Explorers
- Treasurer (Nat Scotto)
- Treasurer report
- Recording Secretary (Lauren Benech)
- Meeting is being recorded
- Please write your name on the attendance sheet flooring around
- Next meeting will be November 2nd
- All voting must be done in person
- Working on getting hybrid meetings
- Corresponding Secretary (Krystal Yip)
- Class parties are a “go” on October 31st, 2pm. Class Parents, please stick to the specific school nurse list of approved snacks
- Committee Updates:
- Membership
- Parking spot raffle winner was randomly selected by Mrs. Ditrani
- Winner is the Mayra Vera Family. Congrats! Postscript: family was notified and accepted the prize. School population was notified via email, Facebook and website.
- Playground
- Bubble wall has been fixed
- Replacement of table tops and benches was done at no cost
- Goal is to expand and complete the project this school year
- If you have ideas for the playground, please reach out!
- See New Business for proposal
- Enrichment (Krystal Yip)
- Assembly 10/12, anti-bullying theme with special surprise guest
- More assemblies planned for December and spring
- Fall Social (Cammie Bryan)
- Ticket sales closing on Friday 10/14
- Wristbands will go home next Wednesday 10/20
- There are 23 cars signed up to be decorated
- All donations are welcome
- Spirit Wear (Amy Watkins)
- Spirit Wear sale closes on Thursday 10/13
- Fall Fundraiser
- Read-A-THon will kick off November 1st
- Volunteers are welcome to help tally minutes on Friday mornings at 9:30am.
- Goal is +/- $12k
- School Store
- Outside on the blacktop Friday 10/14. Cash, checks and Venmo
- New items will be included and there will be another sale in the Winter and Spring
- FUNRaising (Cammie Bryan)
- Next week ALL WEEk is John’s deli (10/14-10/23)
- You must mention Oak View and 10% or the cost of your order will go to the HSA
- 6th Grade
- Carwash did well, making $2645; thank you all for supporting!
- More fundraising coming up
- Library (Kristen Sturt)
- Upcoming KG library card initiative
- Spreadsheet will go out to the committee to volunteer for reshelving hours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm
- We will be contacting committee about Library beautification opportunities
- Talent Show (Peter Fiveland)
- Talent Show is BACK this March!
- Please start thinking about acts now in preparations
- We will be announcing and a save the date soon
- New Business
- Proposal was made to replace the xylophone/glockenspiel for $1215.00. This will be voted on at our November 2nd meeting
- Holiday shop planning is underway
Proposal for Playground replacement piece:
The glockenspiel has been damaged/vandalized on our playground. The playground company has come out to assess the damage and if it could be fixed. Unfortunately, it was unable to be fixed and our only option is to replace the top portion of the glockenspiel which came with a cost.
The cost to replace the glockenspiel is $1,215.00 which includes shipping/delivery. The BOE maintenance crew will install the new piece to save on costs.
Proposal for the OVHSA to pay $1215.00 to replace the top portion of glockenspiel.
