Metacomet Elementary School

Happy Monday, Metacomet families! Take a moment to explore this week’s Principal Newsletter and see all the fun our children had at the Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser. Have a great week!

Principal Newsletter September 15, 2025

3 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

Good evening, Metacomet families. I want to remind you that Metacomet will have two early dismissal days on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10. Our day will end at 1:25 pm. Have a wonderful evening.

10 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Saint Mary’s Hospital, Trinity Health Of New England, is proud to host the Second Annual Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit in Waterbury, CT on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This transformative event is held in partnership with the national Black Men In White Coats organization, which is designed to ignite a passion for careers in health care through mentorship, networking and leadership among youth.

13 days ago, Paul Guzzo

👋HAPPY FRIDAY, METACOMET FAMILIES! 😄 Check out next week's Principal Newsletter on behalf of Mr. Guzzo.https://5il.co/3p9uh

Also, please note there are two early release days next week. Tuesday, September 9 for Primary Election and Wednesday, September 10 for Professional Development! Students will be dismissed at 1:25 PM.

If you haven't already done so, please download the Bloomfield Public Schools app. It is the most effective way for us to share school/district information! You can also access school information by visiting our school website at https://mes.bloomfieldschools.org/o/metacometelm.

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Enjoy your weekend and stay dry! ☂️

13 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

Good afternoon, parents and guardians. We will begin testing our students in reading and math starting on Monday, September 8, 2025. We are using iReady and m-Class Dibbles to test. Our teachers will review your child's scores during our parent conferences on October 29, 30 or 31. Have a good evening.

14 days ago, Paul Guzzo

In the past 24 hours, many families have jumped in to help our fundraiser by getting registered and sending support invitations to friends & family around the country...Thank you!
To reach our goal, we need EVERY student to register online and add at least 10 contacts. Each student that gets registered will be entered to win from over 1,000 different prizes including Apple Air Pods, MacBook Pros, Visa Gift Card, and more.
Get Registered NOW at: FundPrizes.com
Thank you for your support!

14 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Metacomet Elementary School's fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $3,000.00 to support end of year Field Day Bounce Houses and End of year family picnic.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com
Make sure you use Group Code: JVL4C
2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
3. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.
REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes.
Fundraiser Links:
• How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)
• Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11797806)
• Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/P8LPIh)
• Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/3dgVM0)
On behalf of myself and the staff at Metacomet Elementary School, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.

16 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Good evening, parents and guardians. I would like to invite you to our Chuck E. Cheese Night on Thursday, September 4 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Come meet the families of Metacomet students. This will be a great opportunity to have you and your child meet other families in our school in a fun setting. I hope to see you there. Have a great evening!

17 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Here is the Metacomet School lunch menu for the month of September.
https://5il.co/3ox5x

17 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

Check it out! Bloomfield Junior Soccer Association season starts today! Register NOW for both boys & girls ages 6-14 at https://www.bjsact.org or contact mybloomfieldsoccer@gmail.com/ 860-578-4564.

20 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

Guess who's back with a burst of excitement! Our Metacomet students made a grand entrance on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 27! 🎉🎒 Turn your volumes up and slide through the show!
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20 days ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

Good evening, Metacomet Families. I want to remind you that school will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Thank you and have a great day.

21 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Good evening, Metacomet Families. We will be collecting the Summer Reading and Math Packets during the week of September 2. Please have your child bring their completed packets in for a prize. Thank you for your support of our student's learning! Have a great evening.

22 days ago, Paul Guzzo

⭐️ Today, BPS staff gathered for Convocation 2025 "Camp Legacy", setting the stage for an amazing school year! We can’t wait to carry this energy into the year ahead! Looking forward to seeing our students on Wednesday! 🙌🏼

24 days ago, Lisa Lamenzo

The bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are now available online! Visit https://www.dattcoschoolbus.com/my-childs-route/?did=43 to view the bus routes.

Should you have any questions, please call your child's school directly.

24 days ago, Bloomfield Public Schools

Good morning, parents and guardians. This is Paul Guzzo, principal of Metacomet Elementary School. I would like to welcome you and your child to our school. We will have our class lists posted to our Metacomet website by Friday, August 22, 2025. Please go to www.BloomfieldSchools.org. Select our school, Metacomet. and look for the link: Class Lists. The lists will also be posted up on a board in our school. You are welcome to stop by on Monday and Tuesday to view. Our Open House Night will be on Monday, August 25 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Come visit and meet your child's teacher. Our first day of school will be on Wednesday, August 27. Drop off will be at 8:25 pm and school ends at 3:25 pm. Have a great day!

27 days ago, Paul Guzzo

Check out our third-grade end-of-year field trip and field day pics!

3 months ago, Erica LaPlante (Acevedo )

From our Kindergarten students stepping up this afternoon to the Class of 2025 at Bloomfield High School graduating tonight, we congratulate all our students on a successful school year!

3 months ago, Bloomfield Public Schools

Good evening, Metacomet Families. I am calling to let you know that our last day of school will be on Thursday, June 12. This will be an early release day and students will be dismissed at 1:25 pm. I thank you for sharing your amazing children with us at Metacomet. Have a great summer!

3 months ago, Paul Guzzo

Hello, Metacomet Families, We have given each of our students a summer packet to work on over the summer. Please have your child complete the packet and the reading log. We will be handing our prizes for students who finish the packets. Thank you!

3 months ago, Paul Guzzo