GEMS Newsletter to Families

Dear GEMS Community,

We are continuing to reinforce expectations for students as we continue through the first marking period. Please be mindful what your student is wearing to school each morning. The dress code is below for your reference and all students should be in school-appropriate attire. We are rapidly approaching the end of Quarter 1 for the year with report cards going out on October 29th. Please take the time to review PowerSchool with your student and reach out to teachers with any questions. This allows your student time to discuss their understanding and deepen their thoughts and knowledge with you. We are striving for all students to reach their full potential!

Picture day was completed this week; if you are still looking to order pictures it must be completed online. You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTPQ3N7D.

As you are all aware, this will be the last year that GEMS is open so please ensure you are planning ahead for your student and what school they will be attending. Below are some open houses coming up if interested.

• 11/6 from 5-7, EC Goodwin Technical High (gr. 9-12)
• 11/10 from 5-7, Cheney Technical High School (gr. 9-12)
• 11/13 from 5-7, Prince Tech High School (gr. 9-12)

Please check out RSCO's upcoming events on their website: https://www.chooseyourschool.org/en/events

Have an amazing weekend!

Principal Colon

lcurley-colon@blmfld.org

Monday Oct 13th- No school: Indigenous Peoples Day

Tuesday Oct 14th- No school: Teacher PD Day

Wednesday Oct 22nd- Early Dismissal: PSAT/SAT Day

Wed/Thurs/Fri Oct 29/Oct 30/Oct 31: Early Dismissal: Parent Teacher Conferences

Don't forget to register for conferences that are coming up at the end of the month.

Wednesday October 29th

Thursday October 30th

https://www.myconferencetime.com/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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