CAIS Chronicles

Dear Carmen Arace Intermediate School Families,

We are so proud of our talented students! This morning, several of our scholars showcased their creative writing skills by sharing their original poetry with the student body. Local author and poet Lynette Johnson was on hand to witness these inspiring performances, which were made possible by the poetry workshop she facilitated earlier this month.

Stay Informed on Academic Progress
To stay up-to-date on your child’s academic progress, please continue to check PowerSchool and reach out to teachers for any updates or questions.

State Assessments Are Coming!
Next week, our students will begin their state assessments! This is the perfect time for them to show what they’ve learned. We encourage all students to get plenty of rest, eat well, and do their best.

• Grade 5: Science (NGSS) Assessment – April 30 – May 1
  
  

• Grades 5 & 6: Reading and Math (SBAC) Assessments – May 6 – 13
  
  

Exciting Events Ahead
We have a wonderful lineup of events planned for May and June, and thanks to your generous support with this year’s fundraising efforts, most of these events will be low- or no-cost. Permission slips with more details will be sent out soon, but please save the following dates:

• May 7: SOAR Showcase
  
  

• May 15: Spring Concert
  
  

• May 29: Band Field Trip
  
  

• May 30: Spring Social ($10.00)
  
  

• June 3: Grade 5 Class Trip ($10.00)

• TBD: Grade 6 Class Trip ($10.00)
  
  

• June 5: Chorus Grade 6 Field Trip
  
  

• June 5: CAIS Awards Night
  
  

• June 9: Field Day
  
  

• June 10: CAIS Movie Field Trip ($10.00)
  
  

• June 11: Bounce House
  
  

Stay Connected
Be sure to check our newsletter and emails regularly to stay informed about all the exciting happenings at CAIS.

Your continued support is truly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Ms. Bunting

Check out ALL AROUND CAIS for academic updates and photos from our most recent events: the poetry workshop, fun run, family fun night, and more.

STEAM into Summer will be sponsored by Bloomfield Public Schools Extension Program from June 16th-August 1st. Register between April 22nd-May 23rd.

STEAM into Summer Program

Thank you to everyone who attended our parent meeting on April 24th, Navigating Your Child's Preteen Emotions. We appreciate your willingness to engage in these important and sometimes difficult conversations about supporting our children's emotional growth. The links below feature resources discussed at the meeting:

Anxiety and Depression in Children

Adolescents and Trauma

Teen Brain

We remain dedicated to offering ongoing opportunities for discussion about social development and mental wellness for our students.

Take advantage of the services at the School Based Health Center (SBHC) at Arace:

Ryan Cochrane, licensed social worker

Danielle Oliveira, nurse practitioner

Learn more about the SBHC and enroll your child:

SBHC Flyer

Contact and Enrollment Information

• Wednesday, April 30th-Professional Development for Teachers, EARLY DISMISSAL
• Friday, May 2nd-First Friday Dress Down
• Wednesday April 30th-Wednesday, May 14th -NGSS Science (Grade 5 only), SBAC Reading, SBAC Math testing (Makeups until 5/20)

🐯Carmen Arace Intermediate School

Dean of Students: Ms. Eileen Richters

Main Office: Mrs. Donnalee Copeland

Website: https://cais.bloomfieldschools.org/
Phone: 860-286-2622