Posted by Lauren Benech on 10/10/2023 to
Minutes
- President (Joelle Bernhard)
- Board of Ed Rep (Kasey Dudley)
- District
- Bloomfield Parent Academy
- Check out Website for different workshops and videos
- PowerSchool
- Please update you contact information
- For emergencies that may arise
- To receive our district communications via email/phone
- LUNCH APPLICATIONS-please see district website for more information
- Every family must submit this form yearly
- Can pick up paper copy at admin office in black mailbox outside the front door
- Also being sent home in virtual backpack
- TPASS System-all visitors must show government issued ID to gain access to all buildings
- Parent ESL Classes being offered
- Next SEPAC meeting will be Thursday, October 12 @ 6:00pm
- All Bloomfield Schools are participating in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with various lessons, activities and celebrations throughout the month (9/15-10/15).
- The Bloomfield School district once again participated in Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello Week from 9/18-9/22. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who chalked our buildings with positive messages and staff & students who participated in the week’s positive SEL events.
- ESL classes will be offered for the parents of our Bilingual/ELL students.
- Place: Bloomfield High School
- Dates: Beginning October 17, 2023
- When: Every Tuesday
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- To register, email [email protected]
- The Bloomfield School District was awarded a $250,000 Trees for Schools Grant to fund the costs associated with the purchase and planting of trees including planning, site preparation, watering, monitoring, and related expenses over a three-year period.
- All Bloomfield Schools will be participating in the National Week of Respect from 10/2-10/6. Check your school’s social media for activities planned for this particular week.
- We are incredibly excited to share that we have just been informed that we passed QSAC and have once again been deemed a “High Performing School District” in the eyes of the NJDOE. It’s undoubtedly a Great Day to be a Bloomfield Bengal!
- BHS/BMS
- HVAC project almost completed at BMS
- Elementary
- All Bloomfield elementary schools held successful Back to School Nights on Thursday, September 21.
- Respect week October 2-October 6
- Halloween Parade and Festivities, please check with the building administrator for safety guidelines.
- Take a Walk Tuesdays
- Brought to you by the Bloomfield Police Department
- See the chart for your school’s date See BPD and @07003schools for pics following each walk
- IMPORTANT DATES-can all be found on district website here
- Back to School Night Dates
- BMS- October 5th @6pm
- BOE Meetings
- October 17
- November 14
- December 19
- Schools Closed
- October 9- Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day
- November 7-Election Day- STUDENTS ONLY- Staff PD
- November 9-10 NJEA Convention
- Staff Inservice ½ day
- October 19
- Principal (Linda Lo)
- Thank you!
- Thank you to our Oak View families for your continued support and collaboration as this school year continues! #MagicalSY2324
- What’s Happening at Oak View?
- Oak View Week of Respect- 10/2 - 10/6
- New late arrival policy for students and families
- Student Council
- Tuesday, 10/10, Mrs. D’Avanzo and Ms. Lo will speak with classes about Student Council
- Monday, 11/6, Student Council Elections
- “Caught with Character”
- October Theme: Respect
- Friday, November 3, 2023, Caught with Character Breakfast Celebration
- Highlights of Principal Lo’s day:
- Daily Morning Announcements - co-led by wingman leaders and 4th-6th graders
- Oak View Staff’s Teaching Magic
- Lunch/Recess
- Student Advisory Meetings-every Thursday
- Cafecito Chats with Principal Lo
- Upcoming Events
- Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, Friday, 10/13- TB Confirmed
- Star Assessment window closes, Friday, 10/6
- Backstop Session I begins, Tuesday, 10/10 from 8:00 am - 8:30 am
- School is closed, Friday, 10/9 in observance of Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day
- Picture Day, Monday, 10/23
- Bloomfield Public Library Activities/Trips
- Teacher Representative (Laurie Ritacco)
- Faculty members are planning Field Trips for the Spring.
- Preparing for Halloween celebrations.
- Any questions for staff can be passed along through Mrs. Ritacco.
- Cyber Safety (Bloomfield Police Dept.)
- Detective James Romano spoke about Cyber Safety.
- Detective Romano contact info: [email protected]
- Vice President (Emily Hallenbeck)
- Pumpkin Patch is coming up. If you would like to volunteer to set up or donate cider or treats, please use the Sign Up Genius or reach out to Emily.
- Treasurers (Jennifer Obiedzinski & Mona Kaur)
- Treasurers' report available upon request (July 1st -September 30th)
- Class parents: submit your reimbursement requests along with receipts ($2/child max). You can submit in-person on the blacktop or in the Treasurer mailbox.
- Recording Secretary (Lauren Benech)
- Meeting is being recorded (audio) and Google Meeting is being recorded.
- If you are joining via Google meeting, please indicate your name in your display name.
- Next Meeting is Wednesday, November 1st.
- Corresponding Secretary (Krystal Yip)
- Class Parents: Halloween Party is Tuesday, October 31st, following parade
- Snack list was sent out--**all party snacks must be from that list**
- Committee Updates:
- Membership (Emily)
- Parking Spot Raffle: Congratulations to our winner: The Perez Family!
- Membership is still open!
- FUNRaising (Courtney)
- Rita's was this week-great turnout!
- October 25th: Bella Napoli
- November 1st: Blue Steel
- December 6th: Chipotle
- Fall Social (Trunk or Treat) (Jamie)
- DJ, Trick or Treating, Pumpkin decorating contest!
- Tickets sales are live!
- October 20th
- Taking candy and water donations
- Fall Fundraiser (Turkey Trot) (Courtney)
- November 16th (1/2 day)
- Registration opens soon
- Route TBD by Bloomfield Police Department
- Playground (Joelle)
- Playground equipment arrived!
- Installation coming soon!
- Enrichment
- October - Hispanic Heritage Assembly
- November - Diwali Assembly
- 6th Grade
- Carwash rained out--postponed until the Spring.
- Look for Ice Cream sale announcements!
- Cookie dough sale until October 17th!
- Yearbook
- 1st Committee Meeting coming up
- Class parents - take party pictures!
- Basketball
- Registration will be starting up soon for 2nd & 3rd Grade clinics, 4th, 5th, 6th grade teams.
- Practices start in mid-November.
- Early January is opening weekend. Games are on Saturdays for approx. 8-10 weeks.
- Look out for tickets for A Night with The Wizards fundraiser on December 1st (7pm).
- Voting
- Bike Rack (18 bike capacity, see proposal)
- Discussion:
- Location: working with BOE and custodial staff on secure location; TBD.
- 13 yays, 0 nays - the motion is passed
- Recess equipment & outdoor storage:
- Discussion:
- US Games is an approved vendor; alternate can be considered if it is district approved vendor.
- Clarification of quantities
- 11 yays, 0 nays - the motion is passed
- No new business.
