Bloomingdale Bears
Welcome Back to School Year 2022-2023
Welcome from the new principal
Greetings Bloomingdale Bear Families,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as your new principal at Bloomingdale Elementary School! I am very excited to become a part of the Bloomingdale Bear family. I previously served as the principal of the Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy and this is my 13th year in education. Prior to that I was an assistant principal and teacher with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. I am a huge Georgia Bulldogs Fan (Go Dawgs!) and love to cook and travel with my family and friends.
Part of my educational philosophy centers around the school-to-family partnership. A strong partnership between the parent/guardian, teacher, and school is essential to student success. It is my goal to work hand-in-hand with you and our staff this year to ensure that your child is prepared for a successful future. Together, we look to celebrate our students’ successes and push them forward to grow in their literacy and numeracy skills this school year.
Whether you are a returning bear or just starting school for the first time, we cannot wait to invite you back to our neighborhood school. We look forward to meeting our bears at Open House on Monday August 1, 2022 from 4pm - 6pm. The first day of school is Wednesday August 3, 2022. Remember that our bell times have changed. Students must be seated in class, ready to learn at 9:15am each day. Please be sure to read through this newsletter carefully as there are several important links and reminders you need prior to August 3rd including Open House information, school supply lists, uniform information, arrival/dismissal procedures, and more!
My role is to support the students, parents, teachers, and staff at Bloomingdale Elementary School. As a leader, I am committed to being collaborative, consistent, and attentive to the needs of our school community. I promise to be transparent and fair in my decisions, and to ensure that my decisions are always rooted in doing what is best for our Bloomingdale students. I cannot wait to meet our school community, so please do not ever hesitate to reach out to me to let me know how I can best support your child. I know that we are going to have a truly wonderful school year together!
On and ever upward,
Benjamin L. Lam
Principal
912-395-3680
Open House
While at Open House, don't forget to do the following:
- Fill out the Free/Reduced Lunch Form
- Get your Car Tag
- Apply for 21st Century
Monday, Aug 1, 2022, 04:00 PM
101 East Main Street, Bloomingdale, GA, USA
First Day of School
Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022, 09:15 AM
101 East Main Street, Bloomingdale, GA, USA
NEW Bell Time 9:15am - 4:00pm
The bell times for Bloomingdale Elementary have changed.
Students may begin arriving at 8:45am
All students must be in class by 9:15am
Dismissal will begin at 4:00pm
SY22-23 Lunch Prices
Breakfast: free for all students
Lunch: $3.00 paid/$0.40 reduced
Click here to learn more and apply for free/reduced lunch - all families should submit this form; even if you plan to bring home lunch or do not think you qualify! This is an important task that directly impacts federal funding for our school. We want 100% of our families to complete the free/reduced lunch.
Click here to learn how to add money to your child's lunch account
Registration Information
Dismissal Procedures
- Ensure that you have a car tag prior to the first day of school. Students will only be released in carpool to a car with a 22-23 Bloomingdale Car Tag. If you do not have a car tag, you will have to park and enter the office to show your photo ID to pick up a student. Car tags will be available starting August 1, 2022. Be sure to get yours at Open House.
- Please refrain from the use of cellphones while in the carpool line
- Please follow the directions of all Bloomingdale staff and Board of Education Police
- Ensure that you have communicated with your child's teacher how they will get home each day. Any future transportation changes must be done in writing.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Join PTA Today
You may join PTA by clicking here.
We will also have a booth at Open House. We will also be taking Spirit Shirt orders at Open House. Students will be allowed to wear Spirit Shirts with uniform bottoms on the first Friday of every month.
Back to School Expo
Saturday, Jul 30, 2022, 09:00 AM
Savannah Mall, Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, USA
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Email: benjamin.lam@sccpss.com
Website: https://www.sccpss.com/schools/bes/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 101 E Main St, Bloomingdale, GA, USA
Phone: 912-395-3680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloomingdaleElementary2/
Twitter: @Bdale_bears