School District Happenings

MUG & MUFFIN WITH SUPERINTENDENT BING

The public is invited to an informal Q & A with Bloomfield School District Superintendent Jason Bing. Enjoy coffee and muffins as members of the community discuss school happenings. Mug & Muffin meets several times a year at the Bloomfield Public Library from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Next date: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Important Dates to remember in February: 

February 2 and 3:  Early dismissal for Bloomfield High School students only

February 7: Early Dismissal, grades K-12 (staff in-service)

February 17 - 20:  Winter Recess, school district closed

Elementary School News

Kindergarten

Early kindergarten registration is around the corner!  Registration packets are available from Feb 6th - 29th at the elementary school's main office.  Registration will take place a the school on March 1.  Check with individual schools for exact times. 

All incoming kindergarten students must be five years old on or before October 1, 2012.

Grades 4-6

Recently, Carteret School held their annual National Geographic Bee.  Students in grades four, five, and six competed to be the school champion.  Nicole Trucios, a fourth grader, won the first place medal.  She will take a written test to qualify for the state level competition.  The contest culminates May 24th on television with Alex Trebek as the moderator.

Particpating students:

Jacques Clovis, Abryanna Acosta, Romaine Parker, Saba Syed, Devin Persaud, Leonardo Marin, Daveanand Gobin, Roberto Pabon and Nicole Trucios, champion.

Middle School News

The Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra's Annual Family Concert will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 26 at Bloomfield Middle School.  The concert features selections from movies and Broadway, as well as light classics, Strauss waltzes, Sousa marches and more.

High School News

Practice for the SAT and ACT

Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT on February 11th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The cost is $5.00, with proceeds going to the Class of 2013.  All juniors are urged to take the practice SAT and help support their class.

There will also be a practice ACT on February 25th. The $5.00  donation goes to the Class of 2013.

Register with the Bloomfield High School Guidance Office.

Bloomfield High School College and Career Fair

BHS will be host its College and Career Fair on Thursday, March 1, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Students and parents are invited to speak to higher education experts and career professionals.  Online application assistance, FASFA form assistance, and much more information will be addressed.

Over 200 colleges and careers have been invited, including (but not limited to):

COLGATE UNIVERSITY

De SALES UNIVERSITY

DICKINSON COLLEGE

EAST STROUDSBERG UNIVERSITY

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

FASHION INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY

RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NJ

RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NJ

RIDER UNIVERSITY

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

WILLIAM PATTERSON UNIVERSITY

College News

Dean's List students at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) for the fall-winter 2011 semester:

Gino Silvera, a resident of Bloomfield

Katherine Michel, a resident of Bloomfield

Brendan Owens, a resident of Bloomfield

Vincent Albano, a resident of Bloomfield

Ami Dhaduk, a resident of Bloomfield

Eddy Ndichie, a resident of Bloomfield

To achieve this honor, a student must carry 12 or more credits that semester and have a 3.5 grade point average or above.

For more information contact: Emily Dodd, 609-771-3066

Recent Highlights from the district: 

The "" national anti-violence program visited Bloomfield  students January 25 and 26.  The purpose of the program, inspired by Rachel Scott, 16, killed in the Columbine High School shootings, was to teach students the power of empathy, kindness and compassion. 

This program coincided with the ongoing Anti-Bullying efforts in the Bloomfield school district and throughout the state of New Jersey.  In the coming weeks, BHS students will make a "chain of kindness and compassion" out of paper, for display in the school cafeteria. 

To read more about it, click .

If you know of any other school district happenings, feel free to add them to this list or tell us in the comments section!  Or email me at: Linda@Patch.com