District, in collaboration with community partners, will host of series of monthly empowerment workshops for families, starting Thursday, Nov. 9. That session will on how to create and maintain a budget - "Money Matters" - 6 p.m., at 330 Park Ave., Bloomfield.
Join Metacomet in the nation's largest dress-down day on Wednesday, November 8 as we reach our goal of $500. We will be donating to the GI Go Fund which supports military veterans, first responders, and their families in need with finding employment, benefits, entrepreneurship, and housing! Let's go, Meta Team!
Much appreciation to the staff, students, and families who helped make this year's Trunk or Treat a success! We truly appreciate you all. Check out our slideshow of this year's trunkers and treaters!! Have a fangtastic week!
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Happy Monday Metacomet families! Please note, that the fundraiser shipment has been delayed and is expected to arrive tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31st. Please arrive between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to pick up your fundraiser items. Should there be any changes Mr. Guzzo or Mrs. LaPlante will reach out. Thank you and have a great week.
Joseph Renzulli, world renown pioneer in gifted education and teaching strategies to promote academic growth for all children, was one of the visitors at yesterday's launch of a global academic partnership between Bloomfield's fifth and sixth graders and a school in Brazil. The American Psychological Association named Mr. Renzulli among the 25 most influential psychologists in the world.
Joseph Renzulli | Neag School of Education
District launched its global partnership today - via Zoom - with a school in Brazil.
Our emerging talented and gifted program, known as SOAR, is engaging in a virtual global collaboration project with sixth-grade students from the Colégio Mãe de Deus in Londrina, Brazil. The initiative is sponsored by Renzulli Learning. Today's meeting engaged Carmen Arace Intermediate School fifth and sixth-grade students with the Brazilian students. The students talked about their interests and hobbies - and asked each other questions about their country. There will be more of these exchanges with the Brazilian students in the coming months.
Renzulli Learning is a curriculum enrichment online system, developed by Joseph Renzulli, who attended Thursday's event. The Renzulli methodology, renown globally, transforms the way students learn and how teachers teach. It places the student at the center of the education process, focuses on their strengths and allows them to pursue their own interests.
Literacy was this morning's focus at Laurel Literacy Academy. In partnership with the United Way, Bloomfield Public Schools hosted Read for Record. Volunteer readers were in the Laurel classrooms and read the book, “With Lots of Love” by Jenny Torres Sanchez Rocio. These books were donated by the United Way. Bloomfield board of education members, district leaders and community folks participated in the event..
Congrats to Bloomfield Adult Education student Gladys Rivera Vidal. Our Adult Ed courses helped her to passed all requirements for U.S. Citizenship, as established by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
She will participate in a new-citizens swearing-in ceremony at the Federal Building in Hartford at the end of November. Ms. Rivera is married with two children ages 10 and 7. She and her husband, Jorge Vega, are originally from Ecuador and have been living in Connecticut for 10 years.
In addition to academic courses, Bloomfield Adult Ed provides U.S. Citizenship preparation classes, running 10 weeks in the fall and spring. These include lesson in basics Civics, along with coaching on how to prepare for the citizenship interview.
This week our curious kiddos are designing and experimenting with building during Maker Spaces during their Library class. Students have the opportunity to use their imagination and create their ideas, redefine, and engage with others. Check out their innovative prototypes!
Town's Trunk or Treat event Friday, Oct. 27
Last public meeting last night for two stalwarts on the Bloomfield Board of Education. Donald Harris is retiring after 12 years as chairman. Robert Ike is retiring after 16 consecutive years on the board, 20 overall.
Both were given chairs last night in appreciation of their service.
Parents! Friendly reminder:
The MES 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family entry fee is $5.00. Contributions go towards the purchase of peanut-free and individually wrapped candy. The family entry fee must be paid by Wednesday, October 25 to obtain your entry ticket!
Families who'd like to decorate and host trunks should register by checking their email and completing the registration form using the link provided.
We can't wait to see how creative our families are but most importantly our student's costumes and smiles!
Town's Trunk or Treat event Friday, Oct. 27
Town's Trunk or Treat event Friday, Oct. 27
Congratulations to the Metacomet Students of the Month! Parents, thank you for your endless time, guidance, and support to your children for showing up and being leaders!
Check out our kiddos supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation by wearing pink! Metacomet has raised a total of $250 which will be donated to support the efforts of cancer research, treatment, and assistance to patients across the world!
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The MES 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family entry fee is $5.00. Contributions go towards the purchase of peanut-free and individually wrapped candy. The family entry fee must be paid by Wednesday, October 25 to obtain your entry ticket!
Families who'd like to decorate and host trunks should register by checking their email and completing the registration form using the link provided.
We can't wait to see how creative our families are but most importantly our student's costumes and smiles!
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This week, the Metacomet Dress Down Friday will be in honor of the Susan G. Komen Foundation! Metacomet staff, students, and families are asked to join us in wearing pink on Friday, October 20th! Together we are stronger! Participants are asked to contribute at least $1.00 and all proceeds will be donated to support Breast Cancer research, education, treatment, and assistance for individuals across the world!
