CARMEN ARACE MIDDLE SCHOOL
PTO
2012-2013
Our mission is to enrich the education of all Carmen Arace students and to build community within the Carmen Arace family.
Contact us at carmenaracePTO@gmail.com or PTO mailbox in school office
Current Officers
Linette Hill, President
Vinnet Michel, Treasurer
Patricia Davis, Public Relations Liaison
Executive Board, Monique Pouncey, Hector Colon
We are looking for the following officers, Vice President, (2) Secretary, (1) Treasurer as well as additional executive board members.
Save the PTO Dates all are on Thursday's in the Library at 6;30pm
September 27, 2012
October 25, 2012 at 8:15am and 6:30pm
November 29, 2012
December 20, 2012
January 24, 2013
February 21, 2013
March 21, 2013
April 25, 2013
May 23, 2013
CAIS & CAMS school wide fundraiser kickoff 10/18/2012, we are looking for 100% participation
STUDENT DRESS
The Bloomfield Board of Education believes that reasonable regulation of student attire in the schools furthers important educational interests. Accordingly, the Board has established a dress code for all students enrolled in the Bloomfield Public Schools.
GRADES K-8
Commencing with the 2008-2009 school year, uniforms will be mandatory for all students enrolled in the Bloomfield Public Schools in kindergarten up to and including grade 8. The designated uniform shall be as follows:
•a. Tops: Short- or long-sleeved collared (polo) shirts in either white or the designated color for the individual school the student attends. Shirts must be tucked into skirts or pants. Shirts with each school's logo may be purchased through the school, but shall not be required.
•b. Bottoms:
•i) For boys and girls: casual or dress pants sized to fit the student, of twill or corduroy, in solid khaki, navy or black only. All other types of pants, including but not limited to jeans, overalls, sweatpants, velour or other athletic pants, and tight fitting or sagging pants, are not permitted. From May through the end of October, students may wear shorts sized to fit the student, of twill or corduroy, in solid khaki, navy or black only.
•ii) For girls: skirts or jumpers that are not more than 3" above the middle of the knee (front and back), sized to fit the student, of twill or corduroy, in solid khaki, navy or black only, may be worn. Tight fitting skirts and/or jumpers are not permitted.
•c. Footwear: Dress shoes, sneakers or low cut boots only. Open toed shoes are not permitted.
•d. Sweaters: Khaki, navy, black or school colors. No sweatshirts.
•e. Exceptions for Physical Education classes and recess will be addressed in the student handbook by each school.
GRADES K-12
In order to maintain an environment conducive to the educational process, the Board of Education prohibits the following from wear during the academic school day at all schools:
a. Coats, jackets or other attire normally worn as outerwear. Outerwear includes: coats, jackets, windbreakers, nylon pullovers, down vests, and other clothing the administration deems inappropriate. Clothing or outer wear shall not be worn, carried or kept in the classroom during regular school hours.
b. Head coverings of any kind, including but not limited to scarves, bandanas, masks, headbands, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, hats, caps or hoods. Approved coverings worn as part of a student's religious practice or belief shall not be prohibited under this policy. Head coverings shall not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck or kept in the classroom during regular school hours.
c. Items a. and b. above, must be secured in the student's locker before school starts. Items not stored will be confiscated by Principal.
d. Footwear which mars floors or is a safety hazard.
e. Sunglasses, whether worn or carried.
f. "Name" or other oversized metal belt buckles and all metal belts or combination of metal and leather belts.
g. Spiked or studded bracelets, chains, chain wallets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any other article of attire with spikes or studs attached, or any other clothing item that may present a safety hazard to the student, other students or staff.
h. Attire or accessories which contain overly offensive or disruptive writing or pictures likely to unduly disrupt the educational environment, or which constitute "fighting words."
i. Attire or accessories which depict logo or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages.
j. Shirts and/or blouses which reveal the abdomen, chest, or undergarments.
k. See-through clothing, tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
l. Shorts, miniskirts, or pants which reveal the upper thigh or undergarments. Spandex garments are allowed only if they are covered by shorts or skirts.
•m. Pants that do not remain at the hips or above at all times.
•n. Pants and shirts that are not properly sized.
•o. Backpacks and/or book bags are permitted to be carried between classes, but shall not obstruct safe passage in the classroom or in the corridors.
•p. Pajama pants/nightwear.
Compliance
Students who fail to comply with Board policy and regulations concerning student dress will be subject to school discipline up to and including expulsion in accordance with the Board's policy on student discipline.
