BHS Happenings

Quarter 3 ends this Friday! Students make sure you finish the quarter strong and work hard towards attaining all of your academic goals. Spring Recess is next week and this is a great time for you to recharge before the start of Quarter 4.

Seniors! Make sure you are checking the scholarship binder in the guidance office weekly for any new updated scholarships. Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn some money for college!

-The BHS Leadership Team

• April 3-4, 2024: Senior Capstone Project Presentations
• April 4, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs Canton at Bowdoin Field, Canton at 4:00 p.m.
• April 4, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs Bulkeley at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 4, 2024: BHS Varsity Tennis vs Platt at Carmen Arace Tennis Courts at 3:45 p.m.
• April 5, 2024: BHS Varsity Tennis vs Wethersfield at Wethersfield High School at 4:00 p.m.
• April 5, 2024: Quarter 3 Ends
• April 6, 2024: BHS Varsity Track at Tammy Schondelmayer Invitational at Home at 10:00 a.m.
• April 8-12, 2024: Spring Recess, Schools Closed
• April 8, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs East Windsor/International at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 8, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs International at Academy of International Studies at 3:45 p.m.
• April 9, 2024: BHS Varsity Track vs CREC Schools at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 10, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs HMTCA/SMSA at Home at Bill Lee Field at 4:00 p.m.
• April 11, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs Weaver at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 12, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs Parish Hill at Parish Hill High School at 3:45 p.m.
• April 12, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs Innovation at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 13, 2024: BHS Varsity Track at Lady Hawks Invitational at Home at 10:00 a.m.
• April 15, 2024: Quarter 4 Begins
• April 15, 2024: Unified Bowling at Sparetime Bowling in Vernon
• April 15, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs Innovation at Home at Bill Lee Field at 4:00 p.m.
• April 15, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs HMTCA at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 15, 2024: BHS Varsity Tennis vs Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill High School at 3:45 p.m.
• April 16, 2024: BHS Varsity Track vs New Britain at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 17, 2024: BHS Varsity Baseball vs Computer Science at Martin Park at 3:30 p.m.
• April 17, 2024: BHS Varsity Softball vs Parish Hill at Home at 3:45 p.m.
• April 17, 2024: BHS Varsity Tennis vs Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern High School at 3:45 p.m.
• May 16, 2024: Senior Prom at The Riverview, Weatogue, CT.
• June 11, 2024: BHS Graduation at 5:00 p.m. at Phil Rubin Stadium, Bloomfield High School
• June 12, 2024: BHS Graduation - Rain Date

Dear Warhawk Families,

In A Heartbeat, a CT based nonprofit organization, will be providing free cardiac screenings on Tuesday, April 16 from 2-6pm in the BHS small gym. Click here to learn more about In A Heartbeat. The event will be staffed with volunteer technicians, to answer any questions you may have. Parents will receive ECG results from “In A Heartbeat” within two weeks. The event is voluntary and pre-registration is encouraged Click here to register your child for this screening.

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers for both medical and non-medical duties. Please contact me or Mike Papale, the founder of In A Heartbeat at mike@inaheartbeat.org if you would like to volunteer.

The Bloomfield community has expressed great interest and support of this event. Below, please find answers to some frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions

1. What can my child expect during the screening process?

Your child will be brought to a private space staffed with two technicians. One technician will run through questions from the AHA 14 point screener. The second technician will place ‘stickers’ on your child's torso. An electrode will be clipped into place on each sticker. Once the setup is complete, the technician will run the EKG to get an immediate reading. It is quick, painless and easy. “In A Heartbeat” plans 10 minutes for each child.

2. Why should I sign my child up for this screening?

EKG screening can detect many (although not all) heart conditions which if untreated can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. If detected, the goal is to get them treated and get kids back to their lives. The 14 point screener and EKG can identify risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The questionnaire considers family history, possible symptoms and lifestyle. The EKG identifies abnormal readings such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, long QT Syndrome and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW). It is always recommended that parents contact their child’s pediatrician should they have any questions or concerns.

3. Are parents permitted to stay with their child during the screening?

Yes, parents are encouraged to join their child during the screening process. It is not required for a parent to be there if the child is pre-registered.

4. How will I receive results from the screening?

“In A Heartbeat” will send an email notifying families that the EKG results are available. Families will then log onto the website and input their personal registration number to receive results.

5. What if something is found?

If any abnormalities are found, our cardiologists will be in touch with you to explain what

is found, any recommendations, and help you set up any follow-up if desired.

6. Who will have access to my child’s screening results

Results are provided only to the child’s parent / guardian. Results are private and confidential. They will NOT be shared with the school district or other third party.

7. Is there any cost to the families or the school district?

These screenings are being provided at no cost to the district and families.

8. What if my child cannot attend the screening on this date?

In A Heartbeat provides ECG Screening events throughout the school year. Please

contact Mike Papale, mike@inaheartbeat.org, to find out another date that they are

hosting a screening.

9. Why did we decide to support cardiac screenings?

We were contacted by In A Heartbeat and More George. More George was founded by

Artie and Deb DiRocco,a Wilton based non profit established to honor the tragic passing

of Wilton High School student George DiRocco. “More George” works in conjunction

with “In A Heartbeat” to raise awareness and provide preventative measures to stop

SCAs in teens. Their free cardiac screening program enhances our overall approach to

cardiac health.

The English Department is excited to announce their annual Poetry Contest for the month of April, which is National Poetry Month! This is a great opportunity for BHS' students to showcase their creative writing styles! All submissions are due by April 29th and winners will be announced on May 4th. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in $100, $50 and $25 gift cards. For the directions on how to submit your entry, rules and rubrics, click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ou56YZjLRk8mhc198qiD-ag9LJE9Q2tC/edit

Baseball:

• On Monday, April 1st, BHS' Varsity Baseball Co-Op Team with Aerospace and Bulkeley High Schools defeated the Co-Op of Prince Tech and Hartford Public.

Softball:

• On Tuesday, April 2nd, BHS' Varsity Baseball Co-Op Team with Aerospace and MLC High Schools was called after only two innings due to the weather. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.

Girls Track:

• Congratulations to the following student-athletes who qualified for the Class M State Championship at the Time Trials Meet on March 30th: Sianna Lloyd, Saphyr Brown, Nacquelia Fletcher, Dream Wilson, Anaejah Gray, Taylor Jackson, Caleah Baker, D'Asia Duncan, Soleigh Dixon, Aisha Williams, Kiylah Williams, and Indya Norman.

Boys Track:

• Congratulations to the following student-athletes who qualified for the Class M State Championship at the Time Trials Meet on March 30th: Ja'Mari Manson, Zachary Blackwood, Jahiem Lawrence, Kobe Chapman, Delante Senior, Shaun Lazenby, Jessie Singleton Jr., Khile Francis, Avery Steer, Joshua Williams, and Dorian Pollard.

Last week, students from Bloomfield High School embarked on an enriching trip to the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation at Hartford Hospital. Exploring cutting-edge technology and immersive learning environments, they delved into the world of healthcare education, gaining first-hand insights into the future of medical training.