Hello Metacomet families! Wishing you all a fantastic first week of school! We hope your children are adjusting well to their new routines and schedules.
Yesterday, we kicked off the school year with our first fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese. Check out the fun we had! https://canva.link/4rl16favy9zm6wq
Next week’s Parent Newsletter is available for your review here. https://aptg.co/4mVc6t
Lastly, please remember that Monday, September 7, is Labor Day; both schools and offices will be closed. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday.
Enjoy your extended weekend!
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com
Make sure you use Group Code: X8K4K
2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
3. Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.
REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes.
Fundraiser Links:
• Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/12366234)
• Parent How-To Video - (https://vimeo.com/588516229)
• How Your Fundraiser Works - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11832280)
• Parent Letter - (https://grpsvcs.link/7D57zP)
• Prize Program - (https://grpsvcs.link/9QKBUQ)
On behalf of myself and the staff at Metacomet Elementary School, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.
SAVE THE DATE! The 3rd Annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This is event is open to all aspiring scholars from grades 3 through college. The summit offers mentorship, exposure, and life-changing inspiration in the medical industry. For up to date information, please visit https://trinityhealthofne.org/BMWC
Hello Metacomet families! It's been nice spotting all the cheerful faces this week. Here is next week's Metacomet Parent Newsletter, on behalf of Mr. Guzzo! Enjoy your weekend and get ready for a full week!
August 31, 2026 Parent Newsletter https://aptg.co/2r_z_J
Here are just a few of our first day of school pictures from Metacomet Elementary School.
#Inspiring Growth & Cultivating Excellence
Hello Metacomet Families!!! We are excited to see you all! Here is some information about our FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!! We will greet students OUTSIDE on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (if no rain). Parents are welcome to walk with their child.
* Grade 3: Outside the Grade 3 hallway.
* Grade 4: Outside in the basketball area (on the blacktop)
* Grade 5: Outside in the playscape area (on the blacktop)
All staff will be outdoors by 8:25 AM greeting and directing students as they walk around the building to their teachers. Breakfasts will be delivered to classrooms on the first day.
Be sure to review the MES Welcome Packet https://aptg.co/DPYsZp, September Lunch Menu, and the MES Student & Family Handbook https://5il.co/3nojs. If you are interested in before/after care enrichment, please contact Extension Program Director, Tamika Lipscomb at tlipscomb@blmfld.org.
Don't forget, our school website is active and updated periodically! https://mes.bloomfieldschools.org/o/metacometelm We hope our students rest well and are excited to begin a new school year!
Welcome Back, Bloomfield Public Schools! 🕺🎶
We kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with an energetic “Back to the ’70s” Annual Convocation at Bloomfield High School on Monday, August 24! From ’70s music and dancing to an inspiring message from 2026 Teacher of the Year Jen Coleman and a fabulous costume contest, our staff brought the energy!
The theme was more than just fun—it represents our commitment to working toward a score in the 70s on the state accountability index and, most importantly, continuing to grow and improve outcomes for our students.
Following Convocation, staff engaged in professional development to prepare for an amazing year ahead. Planting Seeds. Inspiring Growth. Cultivating Excellence.
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year!
Hello, Metacomet Families,
We are very excited for your child to start school on Thursday. In the morning on our first day, we will have all teachers outside (if there is no rain). Teachers will be holding up signs with their names.
Grade Three Teachers will be stationed to the left of our building as you face the front of our school.
Grade Four Teachers will be stationed about 200 feet away near the basketball hoop.
Grade Five Teachers will be stationed near our playscape.
If you have any questions, I will be out front of the school to help.
We will be collecting our students Summer Homework packets until Friday, September 25. All students who have completed their packets and handed them into their teachers by this date will get a small prize and participate in a mini field day on Wednesday, September 30. Thank you!
Hello Metacomet Families!! We are excited to see all new and returning students & families! The "Welcome Packet" can be reviewed here --> https://aptg.co/TH2vrx. Take a few minutes to review the information provided below.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. Download the Bloomfield Public Schools CT app through Apple Store or Google Play. View your "Settings" and set "My Organizations" & "Notification Preferences" to Metacomet Elementary School.
2. Class lists can be accessed at https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/o/metacometelm/page/2025-grade-3-class-lists (New students who have not been medically cleared should not begin on Thursday, August 27. )
3. Bus Route Information- contact DATTCO 860-709-9454.
4. Visit our school website periodically for current and updated information. https://mes.bloomfieldschools.org/o/metacometelm
5. Parent drop-off is prohibited in the bus circle. Parent Drop-Off Map- https://aptg.co/L0kZ3_
UPCOMING EVENTS: https://aptg.co/-8YC6f
1. Open House is scheduled on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00 PM- PTO will be collecting donations for students (i.e., backpacks, sneakers, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc.)
2. First Day of School Thursday, August 27. Parent drop-off begins at 8:25 AM. Drop-off in the bus circle is prohibited. Drop-Off Map https://aptg.co/L0kZ3_
3. Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser is scheduled on Thursday, September 3 from 4-8:00 PM in Manchester. Coupons --> https://aptg.co/-9jBDf
4. PTO Meeting/Meet the Principal is scheduled on Thursday, September 24 from 6-7:00 PM https://aptg.co/C7kR7Z
5. School is closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Early Release Days- 09/16 & 09/30. Dismissal begins at 1:25 PM. https://aptg.co/7XNc3S
Welcome Packet- https://aptg.co/TH2vrx
Thank you and enjoy your weekend!
Looking for one last unforgettable adventure before the school year begins? There are still spots available for The CT Science Center's 2-day Forging Futures Robotics Workshop!
In partnership with Athena’s Warriors FIRST Robotics Team, young innovators will roll up their sleeves for two action-packed days of hands-on STEM fun. They’ll explore:
🎨Art & Design
🤖Robotics
💻Coding
⚙️Digital Fabrication
💡Creative Problem Solving
And the fun doesn’t stop when the workshop ends! After each day’s session, participants plus one adult can explore the Science Center’s galleries until closing.
School is almost here—give your future engineer, programmer, designer, or inventor one more chance to build something awesome this summer!
Session: August 17 & 19 – Must attend both days
Time: 9AM–3PM – Lunch is included
Ages: Grades 5-8
Price: $100 Non-Members | $85 Members
A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE - RESERVE YOURS TODAY!
Tops: Shirts must cover the midriff, chest, torso, and undergarments entirely, avoiding low-cut styles or narrow straps. Avoid disruptive graphics, symbols, etc.
Bottoms: Pants, shorts, and skirts must fit at the waistline without sagging and meet required length (such as reaching past the fingertips or mid-thigh).
Footwear: Closed-toe shoes or sturdy boots are typically required for safety and everyday mobility. Please no Crocs or open-toes flats, sandals, wedges.
Thank you!!!
Registration is now open for the Extension Program. If you'd like your child to begin on August 27, registration should be completed by Friday, August 14th. Contact Tamika Lipscomb at tlipscomb@blmfld.org for more information. https://aptg.co/v0QVtH
Here is clarification regarding residency verification. This requirement does not apply to families who rent or own property in the town of Bloomfield. Instead, it pertains solely to families or students considered as a "lives with" and residing with a Bloomfield resident. This means that you are not listed as a tenant on a lease or included on a mortgage loan. If you are residing with a Bloomfield resident a.k.a "Host" then verification must be submitted annually.
Please find linked below the necessary forms that both you and the Bloomfield resident must complete. The Residency Questionnaire must be completed in addition to a Certificate of Residency OR Residency Affidavit.
Residency Questionnaire: https://aptg.co/0R8k8k
Certificate of Residency: https://aptg.co/Pd3g11
Residency Affidavit: https://aptg.co/MhcQ5j
Documents Required for Residency Verification: https://aptg.co/S3RHHQ
(Note: Please submit one document from each category—A, B, and C. Additionally, utility bills must be dated within the last 60 days.)
Carefully review each scenario below to determine which document applies to your living situation and requires notarization. Both you and the Bloomfield resident must be present before the notary.
*Living Scenarios*
1 **Certificate of Residency** - If you reside in a dwelling that is rented or owned by another individual, the property owner or renter (referred to as the “Host”) must complete the Certificate of Residency Form. This form remains valid for the current school year and must be updated annually thereafter.
2 **Residency Affidavit** - If the child resides with someone other than their parent, a Residency Affidavit must be submitted.
Lastly, I am going through each file to confirm who is required to complete residency verification. Please expect a call/email by the end of next week to confirm this will need to be completed.
Should you have any further questions or wish to schedule a time to submit your documentation, please feel free to email me directly or contact our office at 860-286-2660.
Important Residency Confirmation Notification:
Good afternoon, families! This is a reminder to verify your residency if you and your child live with a Bloomfield resident, or if your child resides with a Bloomfield resident other than their parent.
Please be advised that a Certificate of Residency Form or a Residency Affidavit must be completed and notarized before the commencement of the school year, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026. The notarized form and residency documents must be submitted to the school office by scheduling a Residency Verification Appointment. It is essential for the Bloomfield “Host” to be present on the day of this appointment.
To avoid enrollment delays, please submit all paperwork by Friday, August 7, 2026. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Erica LaPlante at eacevedo@bloomfieldschools.org or 860-286-2660. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Required documents are linked below.
[Required Documents]
https://aptg.co/S3RHHQ
As the buses pull away and another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, and families for making this year one to remember.
We wish all of our students and staff a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. Thank you for being part of the Bloomfield Public Schools community.
Have a wonderful summer, and we will see you again in August!
Hello, Metacomet Families,
Yesterday, Monday, June 15, 2026, your child should have brought home their report cards and the summer homework packets. The packets will be due by Friday, September 18. There are two packets that we gave each student. If students complete both packets to the best of their ability, they will get a small prize and be able to participate in a Mini Field Day. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 860-286-2660. Thank you!
On June 12, members of the Bloomfield High School Class of 2026 took part in the annual Senior Parade, visiting schools across the district and inspiring the next generation of Bloomfield students.
From excited cheers in the hallways to heartfelt reunions with former teachers, the day was filled with pride, memories, and celebration as seniors reflected on how far they have come before graduation on June 16.
Read the full story on our website: https://www.bloomfieldschools.org
#BloomfieldPublicSchools #ClassOf2026 #BuildingOurLegacyOneStudentAtATime #BHSGraduation2026 🎓💙💛
