Christopher Prescott, former program director for the Capital Region Education Council, has been hired to be Bloomfield Public Schools’ new School to Career Specialist. He starts tomorrow, Oct. 17.
Mr. Prescott is a passionate youth advocate and mentor. He is also a former overseas professional basketball play who founded M-Pact Mentoring Inc., which provides mentoring and development programs for youth.
In his new job, Mr. Prescott will be counseling middle and high school students in developing success plans that guide them from middle school to senior year in high school and beyond. He will also organize career-development workshops.
A community forum on domestic abuse is being hosted today, Oct. 16, by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, 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. 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 group of Global Experience Magnet School students recently won 1st place in a business competition, hosted by SuitUP, a non-profit organization that offers students the opportunity to see what it’s like to work in a a corporate environment.
For this competition, students Caden Jolly, Ayla Green and Daylin McKim traveled to New York City to work at the corporate offices of Kearney, a global management consulting firm.
The students pitched to the judges of Kearney employees their idea of “Swish Juice”, a vending machine that allows customers to mix and match juices to make unique flavors.
GEMS plans to continue its relationship with SuitUp and provide more students with opportunities to experience the corporate world and engage in business-related competitions.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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/
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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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.
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.
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.
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.”
Laurel Literacy Academy was officially christened today, with students, staff and town education leaders in attendance, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the gym.
The former Laurel Elementary School’s new name is is reflective of the intensive work being done over the past couple of years in reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and problem-solving at Laurel.
The district, through Oct. 15, is celebrating national Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time when our country celebrates the contributions, cultures and rich histories of Americans whose ancestors were reared in Spanish- speaking countries. This year's theme is Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America."
