Bloomfield Middle School Newsletter
April 28, 2017
Middle School Events
There is a middle school dance tonight, Friday, April 28th from 7:00- 9:00 pm. Cost is $5.00. Soda, water, cookies, candy and face painting will be available...costs range .50 - 1.00
BLOOMFIELD’S GOT TALENT SHOW – the show will be Friday, May 5th, 7-10pm.
Sign up in the Middle, High School offices or the Library by April 21st!
Middle School Awards Assembly - Save the date for Tuesday, May 16th at 8:00 am in the PAC. Parents will be notified in advance if their student is being recognized at the assembly.
6th and 7th graders - Mark your calendars! The annual Seabreeze trip is June 19th. More information as the date gets closer.
8th graders - The annual trip to Darien Lake is June 20th.
Regents exams for 8th graders
Tuesday, June 13th at 12:00 PM is the Algebra I exam.
Wednesday, June 14th at 12:00 PM is the Living Environment Regents exam.
Checkpoint A exam for French and Spanish 1B is Friday, June 16th at 8:00 AM.
News from the classroom
In Social Studies 7 this week, the students will use their chrome book computers to travel on the Underground Railroad. Using the PBS "Flight to Freedom" program, the students will encounter various obstacles along the route to freedom as they try to gain their freedom.
Sci 7 - Students are studying the LIGHT unit, today we are reading about reflection and refraction.
Bomber Innovation Zone (BIZ) will be open on Tuesday, May 2nd after school
Please sign up on the library sign-up sheet (Max 20 people)
A makerspace is a place and time that students can explore, tinker, design, create, and build. It is self-directed by the students: they choose what they want to explore, which materials to use, and how long to stick with a project. Students choosing to participate in our makerspace will have access to cardboard and paper projects, Legos, robotics, computers, and simple electronics, as well as other supplemental materials.
Update to the school calendar
Last day of regular classes for grades 6 and 7 remains Friday, June 16th.
Bloomfield Volleyball Open Gym for 6th graders!
Bloomfield Volleyball Grass Roots Program:
Who: Anyone in grades K-6
When: Tuesday’s during the month of May (5/2, 5/9, 5/23, 5/30)
Where: Bloomfield Elementary Gymnasium
Time: 6pm-7pm
What to bring: Smiles and positive attitude! This is a great opportunity for kids who are not of the age to play Modified to partake and learn from the Coach, JV, and Varsity players.
Stay tuned....for summer camp information as it becomes available.
American Heritage Girls Information
Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 6, 2017
Come for Some Fun!
Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival
Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
And tell your students, your family and friends!
Nearly 400 exhibits! And it’s free!
Here are just a few of the things you can do…
- Enjoy visual storytelling in American Sign Language and in English, with just a tap of the screen
- Experience remote tutoring and mentoring technology
- Make a fruit smoothie with a bike blender
- Make a fruity DNA necklace
- Experience the future with a virtual reality headset
- Check out cool innovations from NTID’s “The Next Big Idea” competition winners
What will we think of next?
Get all the details! Join the conversation and follow the buzz on Twitter and Facebook.
Please forward this email to let your students, family and friends know that Imagine RIT is too much fun to miss. There will be a lot to see and do—and it’s free!
Sign language interpreters will be working in the NTID exhibit area and in various locations around campus. They will be wearing purple t-shirts marked “Interpreter.” In addition, the main stages will have interpreters for all performances.
See you Saturday, May 6, rain or shine!!
Congratulations to the April Bombers of the Month!
Grade 7: Ian Mohr
Grade 8: Ava Manfre
Contact Us
Email: nfargnoli@bloomfieldcsd.org
Website: http://www.bloomfieldcsd.org/
Location: Bloomfield Middle School, Oakmount Avenue, Bloomfield, NY, United States
Phone: 585 657 6121
Twitter: @bloomfield_ms