Breakthrough Magnet School South

Please join us in the next week for several virtual Board of Education Committee meetings and for an in-person Board Workshop. You can find the agendas and YouTube live streaming links at: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public In-Person Board of Education Workshop Meeting - School Governance Council Showcase In-person at Capital Community College, located at 950 Main Street, Degnan Hall (11th Floor) in Hartford – Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 5:30 p.m. YouTube Link for Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/live/NUBk336yUL4 Policy Committee – Monday, 6/2/25 at 5:00 p.m. Teaching & Learning Committee – Wednesday, 6/4/25 at 5:00 p.m. Family & Community Engagement Committee - Thursday, 6/5/25 at 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee – Monday, 6/9/25 at 8:30 a.m.

Flag football update: Today (Thurs): Home playoff game at 4 pm vs. SMSA Next round of playoffs: Changed from Friday May 30 to Monday June 2 (location TBD) Championship still scheduled for Tues, June 3 at 4:30 pm (location TBD)

Wed, May 28: 12:30 pm early dismissal & PTO Dress Down day; Rising 6th grade orientation for 5th grade parents at 3:15 pm Thur, May 29: 4:00 pm flag football playoff game at HOME vs. SMSA Fri, May 30: Field Day (rain or shine) PK-5 from 9-11 am and 6-8 from 12:30-3 pm. 4 pm football playoff game (location TBD)

Reminders for next week (May 26-30): Mon May 26: No School (Memorial Day) Wed, May 28: 12:30 pm Early Dismissal & PTO Dress Down Day Thur, May 29: flag football playoffs (location TBD) Fri, May 30: Field Day! flag football playoffs (location TBD)

Yesterday was our last regular season game & We got the win over MLK 39-12!!!! Undefeated regular season and off to the playoffs next week!!! We will let everyone know when we have information about where playoffs will be so people can come support the team. We are so proud of our BMSS Royals!

Unfortunately, due to a bussing issue, the K/1 field trip to Fairfield Museum has been cancelled and will be rescheduled!

Join us Tuesday, May 20, 2025 for an In-person Board of Education Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y0TVs9gDDuM

2-4-1 Sports programming is done for the school year! Thanks to Coach N, Coach Silverman, & Coaches Steve & Kerry Boyle!!!

football practice for next week: Mon, 5/19: No football Tues, 5/20: No football Wed, 5/21: HOME game at 4:30 pm Thur, 5/22: practice 4-5:30 pm Fri, 5/23: practice 4-5:30 pm

Please join us for a Legislative & Advocacy Task Force meeting, being held virtually on Thursday, May 15, 2025. You can find the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.

Wed, May 12 is our annual Show Our Stuff Day, and 12:30 pm Early Dismissal & FREE "Dress to Impress" day. PK-5th concert 9:30-10:30 am, PK-8th Art Show in cafe, 11:00-12:00 pm Classroom Multicultural Luncheons (bring a cultural dish to share), & 12:30 pm Early Dismissal~!

Please join us this evening, Monday, May 12, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://www.hartfordschools.org/events?id=30181290 and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.

Football schedule for next week: Mon 5/12: away game at Capital Prep Tues 5/13: Nothing Wed 5/14: Nothing Thur 5/15: practice 4-5:30 pm Fri 5/16: away game at Classical (rescheduled from 5/6)

Due to inclement weather and field conditions todays games have been postponed: Make up date: BT-South @ Classical (Elizabeth Park) 5/16

Join us this evening, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Board of Education Workshop Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7RBqT1wCfYg

Due to the rain in the forecast, the Royal Scholars STEM & Soccer field trip that was scheduled for Tues May 6 has been rescheduled to Tuesday May 20!

SBAC Assessments start this week for students in Grades 3-8 for ELA (Reading & Writing). Please ensure that your students get a good night's sleep, bring a water bottle, and eat a healthy breakfast. Please help encourage your child to try their best, take their time, and know that WE BELIEVE IN THEM!!! PTO is providing water bottles and healthy snacks as a little incentive for students.

Football schedule this week: Mon 5/5: practice 4-5:30 pm Tues 5/6: away game at Classical 4:30 pm Wed 5/7: practice 4-5:30 pm Thur 5/8: Home game vs. BSTEM 4:30 pm Fri 5/9: No practice/game

Please join us Monday, May 5, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Policy Committee Meeting. You can find the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.

Reminder: K-5 Student Council outdoor movie event is this Friday, May 2 from 4:00-5:30 pm! This is only for students in K-5 who signed up ahead of time. Parents pick up at 5:30 pm unless student is going to OPMAD. Thanks!