Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day!
Enjoy the reading of the Declaration of Independence as read by President John F. Kennedy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHAksb4gSIM
Although the Second Continental Congress made its decree for freedom on July 2, 1776, no one signed the Declaration of Independence. Congress did sign the Lee Resolution, named for Virginian Richard Henry Lee, on July 2. This resolution contained three parts: separation from the British Crown, a call to form foreign alliances, and a plan for confederation. Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, July 4, 1776, and the alarm for freedom was sounded at Independence Hall with the Liberty Bell.
Americans rejoiced as word spread throughout the newly declared independent states. Although independence had been declared, delegates of the Continental Congress had not yet inked their signatures onto the document. On August 2, 1776, when most delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, it became official.
Sources:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalmall4th/history-of-independence-day.htm
https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/36libertybell.htm
If you need assistance getting into Skyward feel free to call the office on May 31, June 1, and June 2 at 260-726-9417.
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May 30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-staff. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities.
It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May, as were some other federal holidays.
Source: https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/memday.pdf
It is never too early to make sure your Skyward Login Information is up to date for 2022-2023 School Year Registration. If you are unable to log in, please call the office at 260-726-9417 for help!
Important Foodservice information:
Please know that FREE meals will be provided during summer. If your child will be enrolled in summer school they will be provided breakfast and lunch. If your child is not attending Summer School Free meals will be provided for children 18 and under and they will have to eat on site at any of the locations below:
Redkey Elementary School: 5/31/2022-7/29/22
Enter through door #3
Breakfast from 8am-9am
Lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm
West Jay Community Center: 5/31/2022-7/29/22
Enter through Gym doors
Breakfast from 8am-9am
Lunch from 11am-1pm
East Jay Elementary School: 5/31/2022-7/29/22
Enter through door #2
Breakfast from 8am-9am
Lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm
Jay County Jr-Sr High School: 6/6/2022-7/29/22
Enter through door #9
Breakfast from 8:10am-9am
Lunch from 12:10pm-1:10pm
Have a safe and fun summer!
It’s hard to believe that this is the last flag raising for the 2021-2022 school year!
Welcome Jack! Today was Jack's first day on the job. Jack graduated from "Dog School" last week in Georgia and is now officially our newest staff member. The kids liked seeing Jack in the schools today. Jack is assigned to our SRO and, in addition to being very friendly, can detect firearms and track missing persons.
Life Is Good!
The weather has been great for Field Day 2022!
Parents with students in Grades K-6 will have their chromebooks and chargers collected before the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Over the summer, the school will be physically and electronically cleaning the Chromebooks.
Note: All students that are taking summer school should keep their Chromebook over the summer as it will be in use throughout summer school.
With warmer temperatures, please remember for your student to bring a water bottle to help stay hydrated.
5th Grade had a great day with the egg drop projects today!
Sports Physical Information for our 6th Grade Bombers who are flying the nest to JCJSHS!
https://jcpatriotsathletics.com/2022/05/02/information-for-sport-physicals-final-forms-registration/
What an awesome surprise this morning for our students to chant “USA! USA!” for Stephen Ashworth who walked past Bloomfield during his hike of the National Discovery Trail in his Walk Across America! Safe travels!
Learning about Science with kites is uplifting!
What a proud day to be a Bomber! Congratulations Maria Laux on the $200 Scholarship from the Optimist International Club! Great Job!
ILEARN continues Monday May 2nd for our students in Grades 4, 5, and 6.
Grade 3 has completed all ILEARN testing.
Please make sure:
1. Your student gets a good nights sleep
2. Chromebooks are charged and ready for testing
Attendance will be very important Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We will plan to test in the morning. Thanks for your cooperation.
Maria represents the Bomber Nation on Saturday April 30th at the Jay County Event Center at 10:00 am. She will be competing against primarily high school students from across the state! Students are asked to wear Bomber Gear to school on Friday April 29th to support Maria. Good Luck!
Bomber students Adalee and Emmarie Rigby paid a memorial tribute to Mandy Theurer by helping distribute hygiene bags to the sixth grade Bloomfield Students.
