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about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
new QR code for access to BPS community APP
Good morning! We are having a great first day at GEMS. Please note that school is dismissed at 12:47 today. Buses should be clear of the building by 1:10. We apologize for the confusion. Have a great day!
about 2 years ago, Global Experience Magnet School
Teachers are ready and excited about today's first day of school! ... More images from Tuesday's powerful all-day Professional Development Day, which guided about 500 certified and non-certified teachers on what they need to do to be successful in the 2023-24 year. Approximately 75 workshops were conducted.
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
Professional Development day
PD day with staf
Good evening, GEMS! We are so excited to welcome you to school tomorrow! A few notes: -Please double check your bus stop pick-up time. -School begins at 7:40 and ends at 2:20. We will dismiss at 2:20 and release the buses after we have confirmed everyone is on their bus. This can take 20 minutes or so on the first day.  -Breakfast and lunch are FREE! Students are welcome to have breakfast as soon as they arrive to school.  -We will provide lockers and schedules upon arrival. -We have homeroom this year. Assignments are posted upstairs and on the main floor.   Thank you for trusting us with your child's education. We can't wait to get started. Have a great night!
about 2 years ago, Global Experience Magnet School
Bloomfield High School was abuzz Tuesday - a day before the first day of school - as about 500 certified and non-certified teachers participated in 75 professional-development sessions. The WINS Day - What I Need to Succeed - topics included team building, understanding emotional trauma, connecting with families, proactive and collaborative problem-solving, teaching multilingual learners and leveraging technology to improve student performance. Our teachers are ready for the 2023-24 school year!
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
PD Day with BPS teachers
PD day for BPS teachers
WFSB- Ch. 3 talked to Dr. Thompson this morning about what Bloomfield families can expect in the 2023-24 year. First day of school is Aug. 30:https://www.wfsb.com/video/2023/08/29/new-year-bloomfield-schools/
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
Dr. James Thompson
Monday's district convocation was the last one for both Superintendent Dr James Thompson and Bloomfield Board of Education Chairman Donald Harris. Both have served the district with distinction and are retiring this year after 12 years of service.
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
Dr. Thompson and Don Harris
District leadersa
Bloomfield Public Schools Convocation 2023 was an ideal time to welcome back staff for the start of a new school year, Wednesday, Aug. 30. Attendees heard from administrative and staff leaders, listened to four successful Bloomfield High School alumnus talk about the value of a BPS education and congratulated district 2023 Teacher of the Year Kimberly Thode from Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
BPS Teacher of the Year 2023
BPS alums
Check out the latest BPS Update from Dr. Thompson - https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/article/1218992
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
Dr. James Thompson
BPS Convocation 2023 kicked off this morning.This year's theme: "Power of the Graduate". BHS alumnus Donnette Williams, Kairon Barrett, Brittany Jones and Monique Anderson gave powerful testimony as to the value of a BPS education.
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
BHS alums speak at Convention 2023
Brittany Jones Class of 2017
BPS Convocation 2023 kicks off at 8:30 a.m. today. This year's theme: "Power of the Graduate". BHS alumnus Donnette Williams, Kairon Barrett, Brittany Jones and Monique Anderson will give testimony as to the value of a BPS education.
about 2 years ago, Stan Simpson
Greeting families! We hope you had a wonderful summer. Today, we held our first event of the year...Rookie Camp! It was a great opportunity for those new to GEMS to get acquainted with each other, their teachers, and their new school. Thank you to all the families and staff that made this a great experience. We also wanted to share some notes about next week. 1. Breakfast and lunch are FREE this year 2. This Wednesday is the first day of school. It is an early release. Students will be dismissed at 12:47. Busses should pull out around 1:00. 3. Please see the Principal's Welcome letter and other information here- https://gems.bloomfieldschools.org/o/globalexpomag/ Have a great weekend!
about 2 years ago, Global Experience Magnet School
6th Graders with Mr. Lawlor
Getting to know Ms. DeJesus
Ms. DeJesus!
Cultural Scavenger Hunt
Cultural Scavenger Hunt Part II
The Name Game
Global Experience Magnet School was part of Regional School Choice Office Night at the Hartford Yard Goats game. Staffers Rich Michaud, Tom Rubino, and student Nathan Jolly all threw out first pitches. GEMS' Dean Anjanee Wright sang God Bless America before the 7th inning.
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
Global Experience Magnet School was part of Regional School Choice Office Night at the Hartford Yard Goats game. Staffers Rich Michaud, Tom Rubino, and student Nathan Jolly all threw out first pitches. GEMS' Dean Anjanee Wright sang God Bless America before the 7th inning.
A great article on remembering Coach Mo'. RIP Warhawk: https://www.courant.com/2023/07/08/friends-family-pay-tribute-to-a-coach-who-made-a-difference-in-bloomfield/?fbclid=IwAR3KHoxcxQk1--1WneZ4I7wlbrdH8vTiKOQjdtAba9F8qo05Il08APFJfYE
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
Congratulations! Kimberly Thode, a teacher at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School, has been selected as the 2023 Bloomfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year by the district’s Teacher of the Year Committee.
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
BPS School-to-Career Specialist Destiny Davis talks to Hot 93.7 Beat of CT host (and BHS alum) Erica Lynn about district's college/career readiness programs: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_1LqKVuNn6ovBWwbM-5F8loGQ1hEv02Azh6N_view-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Fweb&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=oAVLQRm_mEs4icO-ZrESBIn9TDlsI_-GRZghb-sUpno&m=UUHhpjbELGLllN2ZWrvzwzRJvLaiag1wHifPjNvVwdA&s=aDt3pQ2b3Ls8lkmdFumEaZWCWL3ATg5M3G2LNRH8J-g&e=
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
BPS School-to-Career Specialist Destiny Davis talks to Hot 93.7 Beat of CT host (and BHS alum) Erica Lynn about district's college/career readiness programs: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_1LqKVuNn6ovBWwbM-5F8loGQ1hEv02Azh6N_view-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Fweb&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=oAVLQRm_mEs4icO-ZrESBIn9TDlsI_-GRZghb-sUpno&m=UUHhpjbELGLllN2ZWrvzwzRJvLaiag1wHifPjNvVwdA&s=aDt3pQ2b3Ls8lkmdFumEaZWCWL3ATg5M3G2LNRH8J-g&e=
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools
BPS School-to-Career Specialist Destiny Davis talks to Hot 93.7 Beat of CT host (and BHS alum) Erica Lynn about district's college/career readiness programs: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__drive.google.com_file_d_1LqKVuNn6ovBWwbM-5F8loGQ1hEv02Azh6N_view-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Fweb&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=oAVLQRm_mEs4icO-ZrESBIn9TDlsI_-GRZghb-sUpno&m=UUHhpjbELGLllN2ZWrvzwzRJvLaiag1wHifPjNvVwdA&s=aDt3pQ2b3Ls8lkmdFumEaZWCWL3ATg5M3G2LNRH8J-g&e=
about 2 years ago, Bloomfield Public Schools