School Mission: To ignite a passion for learning and teaching Ideas for a Fun-Filled Summer! at high levels. Summer vacation is only a mer. They are great about different animal School Vision: few days away and we are places to check out habitats. From school to the faced with the question of for summer reading. Explore the great out- world: All students what to do with all that Start a hobby or craft. doors. Going on a hike, prepared for pro- time. Here are some sug- Hobbies help children bicycling, fishing, and ductive futures. gestions of things you can pursue their interests camping are fun ways to do this summer: and develop new get exercise and experi- Visit a museum. Muse- skills. ence our natural envi- Points of Interest ums are great interac- ronment. Visit State Parks. tive ways to explore May 19, 2017 Georgia has parks and Check out day camps. history, art, and sci- historical sites that Camps offer children a Last Day of School ence. are unique places to wide variety of activities Go to the park. You learn while having fun. and allow them to meet May 26, 2017 can pack a lunch and new friends. Plant a garden. Gar- Report Cards Issued enjoy a day surrounded Write a letter. Letters dens help children by nature. help children practice learn responsibility. the fundamentals of writ- Visit the public library. Visit the zoo or wild- Thank you for a Public libraries have life center. Children ing while sharing news. great year in many programs lasting can encounter exotic Gifted Education throughout the sum- animals and learn at Bloomingdale Elementary! Bloomingdale Bears Declared Winners in the Georgia We appreciate Childrens Book Awards Quiz Bowl Competitions you ! Congratulations to both the knowledge of their books. Younger and the Upper The Upper Level Team (Grade Level Quiz Bowl Teams for 5) competed on April 28, 2017 representing Bloomingdale in and won 1st place also. They the Quiz Bowl Competitions also displayed great teamwork! held at Godley Station Mrs. Lindblad served as coach School. The Younger Level for both teams. We are so students (Grade 3) com- very proud of our students and peted on April 27, 2017 and their dedication to reading and won1st place. They im- gathering knowledge. pressed everyone with their GO BEARS!