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Reminder: Our first PreK Summer Playdate of the summer is this Friday, June 27 from 10-11 am! The heat wave will be over, and there is no need to sign up or register - just show up on the playscape for some fun and connection!
Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114.
Find the Agenda on BoardDocs here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
and the YouTube Link for live streaming, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EJ4U24wmi3M
Reminder: Thur, June 12 is our last day of school! It is also a FREE dress down day and a 12:30 pm Early Release day. There is NO OPMAD aftercare so ALL students must be picked up at 12:30 pm. Wed, June 11 is a FULL day with a 3:45 pm dismissal (originally, it was a 12:30 pm early release for last day of school). Please reach out with any questions!
Please join us this Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 8:30 AM on YouTube.
Please join us in the next week for several virtual Board of Education Committee meetings and for an in-person Board Workshop. You can find the agendas and YouTube live streaming links at: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
In-Person Board of Education Workshop Meeting - School Governance Council Showcase
In-person at Capital Community College, located at 950 Main Street, Degnan Hall (11th Floor) in Hartford – Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 5:30 p.m.
YouTube Link for Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/live/NUBk336yUL4
Policy Committee – Monday, 6/2/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Teaching & Learning Committee – Wednesday, 6/4/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Family & Community Engagement Committee - Thursday, 6/5/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee – Monday, 6/9/25 at 8:30 a.m.
Flag football update:
Today (Thurs): Home playoff game at 4 pm vs. SMSA
Next round of playoffs: Changed from Friday May 30 to Monday June 2 (location TBD)
Championship still scheduled for Tues, June 3 at 4:30 pm (location TBD)
Wed, May 28: 12:30 pm early dismissal & PTO Dress Down day; Rising 6th grade orientation for 5th grade parents at 3:15 pm
Thur, May 29: 4:00 pm flag football playoff game at HOME vs. SMSA
Fri, May 30: Field Day (rain or shine) PK-5 from 9-11 am and 6-8 from 12:30-3 pm. 4 pm football playoff game (location TBD)
Reminders for next week (May 26-30):
Mon May 26: No School (Memorial Day)
Wed, May 28: 12:30 pm Early Dismissal & PTO Dress Down Day
Thur, May 29: flag football playoffs (location TBD)
Fri, May 30: Field Day! flag football playoffs (location TBD)
Yesterday was our last regular season game & We got the win over MLK 39-12!!!! Undefeated regular season and off to the playoffs next week!!! We will let everyone know when we have information about where playoffs will be so people can come support the team. We are so proud of our BMSS Royals!
Unfortunately, due to a bussing issue, the K/1 field trip to Fairfield Museum has been cancelled and will be rescheduled!
Join us Tuesday, May 20, 2025 for an In-person Board of Education Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y0TVs9gDDuM
2-4-1 Sports programming is done for the school year! Thanks to Coach N, Coach Silverman, & Coaches Steve & Kerry Boyle!!!
football practice for next week:
Mon, 5/19: No football
Tues, 5/20: No football
Wed, 5/21: HOME game at 4:30 pm
Thur, 5/22: practice 4-5:30 pm
Fri, 5/23: practice 4-5:30 pm
Please join us for a Legislative & Advocacy Task Force meeting, being held virtually on Thursday, May 15, 2025. You can find the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.
Wed, May 12 is our annual Show Our Stuff Day, and 12:30 pm Early Dismissal & FREE "Dress to Impress" day. PK-5th concert 9:30-10:30 am, PK-8th Art Show in cafe, 11:00-12:00 pm Classroom Multicultural Luncheons (bring a cultural dish to share), & 12:30 pm Early Dismissal~!
Please join us this evening, Monday, May 12, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://www.hartfordschools.org/events?id=30181290 and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.
Football schedule for next week:
Mon 5/12: away game at Capital Prep
Tues 5/13: Nothing
Wed 5/14: Nothing
Thur 5/15: practice 4-5:30 pm
Fri 5/16: away game at Classical (rescheduled from 5/6)
Due to inclement weather and field conditions todays games have been postponed:
Make up date:
BT-South @ Classical (Elizabeth Park) 5/16
Join us this evening, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Board of Education Workshop Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7RBqT1wCfYg