GEMS Newsletter to Families

Dear GEMS Community,

We are quickly approaching the end of the school year and the official closing of Global Experience Magnet School. We celebrated our middle and high school students who earned honor roll for marking period 3. Thank you to all the families who joined us to make the event special. We want all of our students to continue to finish strong in their academics and following school-wide expectations. Please discuss the plans for next year with your student to help make this a smooth transition for all. We have many end of year events coming up including GEMS Olympics, which our students love! Attendance remains extremely important for your child to access their education and stay on top of their coursework. We appreciate your partnership with us to finish out the year successfully.

Some of our students had the opportunity to visit Puerto Rico at the end of April and take in the history and culture. They participated in many activities including ziplining and an island adventure with snorkeling. They explored El Yunque National Forest and took a kayak journey in a bioluminescent bay. We are so excited that they were able to have this experience together with their peers and teachers.

Reminder: This is the last year GEMS will be open, therefore it is crucial for all families to begin thinking about what school your student will attend next school year. Please continue to check your email and RSCO account to ensure that you do not miss acceptance and registration deadlines. You must follow the timeline in order to keep your accepted seat. If you have individual questions, please reach out to us.

**If you do not receive a seat in the lottery prior to the end of this school year, please plan to have your student registered with your home district at the conclusion of the school year to ensure records are sent to the appropriate locations.

There will be a mandatory exit form that every student must have completed by the end of the school year, more info to come!

Have an amazing weekend!

Principal Colon

lcurley-colon@blmfld.org

May 12-14th: NGSS State Testing(Grades 8 and 11)

May 18th-22nd: Spirit Week

May 20th: Early Dismissal

May 25th: No school: Memorial Day

June 15th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10am

June 16th: 12th Grade Graduation at BHS 1:30pm

GEMS High School Graduation is scheduled for June 16th at 1:30pm at BHS.

GEMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is scheduled for June 15th at 10am at GEMS.

As clear communication is one of the major pillars of Bloomfield Public Schools, it is important that scholars and families recognize the importance of non-verbal communication via student apparel. It is in the spirit of proper communication that students wear clothing that communicates the high expectations that we have for all Global Experience Magnet School Scholars. If you are unsure of whether or not something is acceptable, please reach out to Mrs. Colon.

Acceptable Apparel:

• Clean and properly fitted.
• Tops with sleeves(with fabric in the front, back and sides) must properly cover the body.
• Pants/Shorts/Skirts fitted properly at an appropriate length.
• Closed-toed shoes/sneakers.

Not Acceptable Apparel:

• Clothing with inappropriate images or language.(This includes but is not exclusive of drugs, alcohol, inappropriate language or messaging)
• Clothing with hate speech, violence, profanity or pornography.
• Clothing with images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class.
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.
• Sunglasses and hats inside the building.
• Pajamas
• Any head covering including those that obscure the face(except as a religious observance or medical reason)
• Any top or bottom that exposes underwear.
• All outerwear must be put in lockers(this includes but is not limited to coats/jackets/vests etc.)

If you are picking up: If you are picking up your students, please call the school before noon to share that information to ensure safety for dismissal.

All students are required to ride their assigned bussing.

Requirements

Any student driving to school is required to register their vehicle with the security office. Students will be issued a parking permit when all protocols are completed.

-Notification from parent to school principal for an application(note from home or email)

-Application must be filled out

-Application must be signed by student and parent

-Copy of current motor vehicle registration must be provided

-Proof of Insurance(Certificate of Insurance) must be provided

Students who are approved to drive will be issued a numbered parking pass which must be visible from the outside of the vehicle. The assigned pass is strictly for the use of the assigned student/vehicle.

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