Bloomingdale Public Schools - Cultivating a Community of Lifelong Learners

Good Afternoon Bloomingdale Family, I hope that you are all enjoying your summer! I wanted to let you know that last night the board officially approved Mr. Brandon Lukes as our new Middle and High School Principal. Mr. Lukes is coming to us from KPS. Mr. Lukes graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Marketing. He also graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2012 with his Masters of Curriculum and Teaching in English. Mr. Lukes started his career as an English teacher at Carbondale Community High School. Prior to coming to Bloomindale Middle and High School, he was an English teacher for two years at the Alternative Learning Program, the assistant principal of Freshman Academy at Loy High School, and the last two years the Dean of Students at Kalamazoo Central High School. In 2020, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership K-12 Principalship. Mr. Lukes is currently completing the Education Specialist program at Western Michigan University. As you can see Mr. Lukes has a great deal of experience that he will bring with him and we couldn't be more excited! Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Lukes and welcome him to the Bloomingdale family! This is going to be an exciting new school year! Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you all soon. Sincerely, Dr. Deanna Dobbins Bloomingdale Superintendent

Bloomingdale Families, Please take a few minutes to read the Summer Reminders Newsletter. https://5il.co/1clre familias de bloomingdale, Tómese unos minutos para leer el boletín de recordatorios de verano. https://5il.co/1clre

Registration is now open for Bloomingdale Youth Football and Cheer. Registration is open to all students 1st-6th grade. Go to bdalecardsyouthsports.com to register today!

Still looking for new team players! And we've added more job postings. Hiring for a part-time elementary teacher and a central services secretary. Check out our website for all of our open positions. IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A CARDINAL! #bdalecards

Summer training begins this week for middle school and high school athletes. We have Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and Unified Strength and Conditioning. Strength and Conditioning is open to all students 6-12 grade. Meet at outside door to the weight room, behind the school.

The summer is just beginning, but we are always looking for quality people to join the Cardinal team. Check out these job openings for the 22/23 school year. Special Education Teacher for elementary and secondary Special Education Paraprofessional Elementary ESL Teacher MS ELA Teacher MS Math Teacher MS Social Studies Teacher More information can be found on our website at bdalecards.com. #bdalecards

. . . . And just like that . . . the school year is over. The teachers wave goodbye to the students. #bdalecards

Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind #bdalecards

Please read the message regarding the Summer School Backpacks that will be sent home to all Elementary Students on June 2nd or 3rd. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swrYzxauvHxngiqMPO8btNSPWjnIRdJUDoeKVBhiqHg/edit #Bdalecards Lea el mensaje sobre las mochilas de la escuela de verano que se enviarán a casa a todos los estudiantes de primaria el 2 o 3 de junio. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swrYzxauvHxngiqMPO8btNSPWjnIRdJUDoeKVBhiqHg/editar

Attention parents of high school students. This is a final reminder to purchase your 2021/2022 yearbook/memory book for $20. We have a few left! Get yours today before they are gone! Due to a variety of complications, this year's book has been reimagined to focus heavily on the 'Class of 2022'. This book will feature over 65 pages devoted to memories made by this graduating class but, unfortunately, will not include some aspects of a more traditional yearbook. Orders for this book can be placed by visiting https://yearbookforever.com/. Those who wish to cancel an order must also do so on this web site by emailing help@walsworth.com and requesting to cancel their order. In closing, the devoted volunteers who worked so hard to bring this project to the finish line apologize for any inconvenience. They also truly believe this final product will be a cherished keepsake for this year's graduates and underclassmen alike. **All orders need to be submitted by tomorrow June 2nd at noon.

The parade is still on! Line up at 4:30. The parade starts at 5:00. Graduation is at 7:00pm. Go Cardinals! #Bdalecards ¡El desfile sigue en marcha! Línea a las 4:30. El desfile comienza a las 5:00. La graduación es a las 7:00 pm. ¡Vamos cardenales!

If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to fill out our ESSER III survey. It will close tomorrow at noon. #Bdalecards https://forms.gle/2UbLsuZh63EPVoEp6 Si aún no lo ha hecho, tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta ESSER III. Se cerrará mañana al mediodía. #Bdalecards https://forms.gle/2UbLsuZh63EPVoEp6

Please take a moment to read the Uvalde, Texas Statement from Dr. Dobbins. https://5il.co/1b3jk Tómese un momento para leer la Declaración de Uvalde, Texas del Dr. Dobbins. https://5il.co/1b3jk

Congratulations to our STRIVE Graduates! Claudia Delucas-Valdez Kendra Stehouwer Jasmine Tucker #bdalecards

Please take a few minutes to fill out our ESSER III survey. It will close at noon on Friday. #Bdalecards https://forms.gle/2UbLsuZh63EPVoEp6

Monday: 5/23 JV Baseball Home vs Watervliet 4:45 pm Varsity Softball Home vs Climax Scotts 4:30 pm (Senior Night) Tuesday: 5/24 Varsity Track SW10 Conference Meet @ Bangor 2:30 pm Wednesday: 5:25 Varsity Baseball Home vs White Pigeon 4:30 pm (Senior Night)

Today’s middle school baseball and softball games at Fennville have been canceled due to weather.

The Spring Fling scheduled for tomorrow, May 20, 2022 has been cancelled due to the potential of rain. The parade is also cancelled and students should not drive their tractor to school. El Spring Fling programado para mañana, 20 de mayo de 2022 ha sido cancelado debido a la posibilidad de lluvia. El desfile también se cancela y los estudiantes no deben conducir su tractor a la escuela. #bdalecards

Bloomingdale Public Schools is still participating in the MI Backpack Home Test Program. With graduation and summer parties just around the corner, you'll be spending a lot time with people from many households. If you would like to have a COVID test kit at home, please follow this link and complete the form. https://forms.gle/JpU6cRgutBMMdrU86 #bdalecards

As the year comes to an end, there are several activities/events that I want you to be aware of. Please click on the link to make sure that you don't miss anything! https://5il.co/1akng #Bdalecards Go Cardinals! Dr. Deanna Dobbins A medida que el año llega a su fin, hay varias actividades/eventos de los que quiero que estén al tanto. ¡Haz clic en el enlace para asegurarte de no perderte nada! https://5il.co/1akng #Bdalecards ¡Vamos cardenales! Dra. Deanna Dobbins