Hello Families!

We are proud to say that we had  close to 100 families join us for our orientation this past Thursday, August 24th. We thank you for your commitment and support in our efforts to start this new school year off STRONG! Attendance is our number one focus for the year. If our scholars are not present and on time, it is hard for us to ensure that we are providing them with the education they DESERVE.  This year will be powerful and filled with excellence. We have attached the link to our orientation slides to provide you with the information for the upcoming school year.

Orientation Slides

If you missed orientation, please call the school so that you can get all the required information for orientation. 

Please be reminded that we open our doors at 8:33 AM. Kindergarten scholars will meet their teachers in the front of the building while 1-4  scholars will be escorted to their designated locations.  

Best intentions,

 

Hello Families!

We are awaiting your arrival on August 31st (K-4) and September 5th (Pre-K).  Please note that orientation will occur on August 24 at 11 AM and 5 PM for grades, kindergarten through 4th. As for our Pre-K scholars, we will hold their orientation on August 30th at 10 AM.  

 

See the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v_Mz6bZQCoufyrsbmG2MJsiQmTm1R3lr/view?usp=sharing

 

 

 

Hello families!!! It's almost that time!

Please see the first day of school for Pre-K – 12 students for the 2023 – 2024 academic year below.

Grades	Start Date
K – 12	August 31, 2023
All Pre-K	September 5, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello New Families!  Please click the link below to view the New Family Meet & Greet presentation that took place on Thursday, June 8, 2023.    We are looking forward to meeting our new scholars in the fall!  

MEET & GREET 2023

DEAR FAMILIES:

Hello Families.

Tuesday, April 4th, is Southern Connecticut State University's Annual Giving Day here at Barack Obama Magnet University School. This day is a university fundraising event geared toward raising monies for SCSU's Caring Fund (a fund that helps provide services and essentials for college students in need, such as transportation, clothing, etc.) and its Center for Teaching and Learning.

On that morning, SCSU will provide a table with information on the Giving Day along with coffee, donuts, and SCSU Swag for our parents and families. Please view the flyer below for more information.

Hello, BOMUS families!

Every year around this time, our district publishes a survey for all constituents to complete and provide opinions and perspectives. This feedback can potentially give the district and schools insight into how well we serve your family.

To support our efforts to complete a significant number of surveys, we ask that you take a few minutes to respond to the enclosed questions. 

Please click the link below to begin:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/newhaven/family2023/surveys?language=en

We thank you for your continued support.

Hello 4th Grade families!  The time has come to select a school for your scholars who will be leaving us to begin their middle school journey!  

The Magnet School Choice Application has opened up today, February 13, 2023 and will be available until the deadline of March 10, 2023.  

Please be sure to log on to  www.newhavenmagnetschools.com and fill out the application to select the schools you would like your child to attend for 5th grade.   Remember the dealine is March 10, 2023 and no applications will be accepted after then.

 

 

GUESS WHAT? 

It is time for us to host our annual open houses. We have both virtual and in-person sessions. Check out the dates:

January 25th @10 AM- In person (69 Farnham Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515)

January 28th @10-10:30 AM  & 11-11:30 AM- Online- Go to the following website:  www.newhavenmagnetschools.com

*Register online at www.newhaven.magnetschools.com 

February 4th @9:30 AM - Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84978983749?pwd=WHQyNGZiK1Y1dDU0OGM4VUJCSHYwZz09

Meeting ID: 849 7898 3749
Passcode: 0TgZBV

February 9th @5:30 PM- In person ( 69 Farnham Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515)

AGAIN, THIS IS FOR ANY POTENTIAL NEW FAMILIES ONLY!!!!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON.

MRS. BAKER AND MRS. THOMAS

We are proud to announce that Quinnipiac University and BOMUS are partnering for the first time for a fundraiser opportunity. On January 13, 2023, @ 7 PM. We are invited to a college basketball game, which takes place on QU campus, M&T Bank Arena, 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT. 06518. Tickets are at a discounted rate.  Each ticket is $10. Please RSVP by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Please send all ticket money with the number of tickets needed in a sealed envelope with your child to be collected by their teacher no later than Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Please join us! Remember 50% of all sales go to our school!!

 

  SCHOOL INSTAGRAM

 

What an experience and now a priceless memory!  Our scholars performed like never before in their beautiful holiday garments. We thank our staff, students, and parents for creating magic.  I can hear and feel the rhythm of our scholars singing songs like HipHop Elves, Dominick the Donkey, and Pinata.  The diversity of the music was impressive and wholly aligned with our beliefs.  

A special thanks to Mr. Winfield, who took the above photos of our scholars. and Mr. Chesson, who helped greet our school family for the morning concert. 

We aim to ensure that scholars are IN SCHOOL ON TIME.  Daily we review the data and check in on our families.  For scholars to make predicted progress, they must be in school. So far, for November, over 130 scholars have achieved perfect attendance for the month.  We have given certificates, and cool bracelets hosted parties, and will raffle off a few gift cards starting tomorrow.  Although we are making incremental growth, we still have a ways to go. We are calling all family members to help us in our efforts to ensure that scholars are IN SCHOOL AND ON TIME.

Check out our attenDANCE party for scholars who achieved perfect attendance for the entire first quarter. (See Above.)

Be sure to visit our IG handle @barackhobamamagnetuniv

Today was a beautiful day for our annual harvest walk. Scholars from grades Pre- K through 4th grade and our staff were able to showcase their most creative rendition of a given character. We had football players, princesses, cheerleaders, and several other characters. As scholars exited the building, our parents were kind enough to cheer them on. You can see their confidence and pride as they marched around the building. Although instructional time is pivotal, we must allow scholars to engage in other memorable activities that are developmentally appropriate. 

Thanks to all who had a part in making this happen!

We are confident you have seen our flyer for the Open House. Open House is an excellent opportunity for parents to gauge their child's year. On Wednesday, September 21, we will hold two sessions in the cafe, one at 5 PM and the other at 6 PM. Each session will start with an introduction of the staff and a message from SCSU. Immediately following the SCSU presentation, parents will head to their child's classrooms, where your child's classroom teachers will provide parents with an overview of the year. In addition, our unified Arts teachers will be in their classrooms, ready to answer any questions regarding students' experience in the arts.

We are excited to have you all on campus!

 

Hello, BOMUS!

We thank you for your participation today during the orientation sessions.   We believe that we had nearly 100 parents or more.  We have attached all the vital information needed.  Please visit nhps.orientation.net and click on our school to fill out all orientation information.  During the first week of school, we will send home all school-level color-coded documents that must be completed by the end of the week.  A few things to be reminded of:

• Please write a note if you are changing your child's dismissal plan from bus to pick up.
• Please ensure that adults picking up your child is on the authorized pick-up list and have a valid ID. 
• See orientation slides below! 

Thanks.

Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Thomas 

Orientation Slides for New School Year 2022-2023

Hello BOMUS Families!

With the summer break ending soon, we are sure you all are preparing for the first day of school.  To support your efforts, we have posted our welcome back letter containing the most pertinent information to assist with a successful start to the new school year.  Please be reminded that we are a uniform school.  Our uniform colors are ROYAL BLUE and KHAKI.  Also, there is an opportunity for you to order custom uniforms. Mrs. Michele Wordie (Ms. Mickie) oversees ordering and distributing the items with the school logo.  Please remember that if you decide to order, the uniforms will not be ready for the first few weeks of school.  If you have any questions, you may reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

We will see you at orientation on August 25, 2022.

Greetings Parents! 

We are super excited to welcome you and your scholars back to school. Please take some time to review the official Welcome Back letter, which contains vital information for a successful start to the new year.  Please click the link for details:

ENGLISH LETTER

SPANISH LETTER

 

 

New Haven Public Schools has worked very closely with the New Haven Health Department to update the Covid-19 guidelines.  Please read the document carefully and if you have any questions, we are here to provide clarifications for you.  We continue to be grateful for how flexible and understanding our school community has been with the changes that this pandemic caused.  Click on the COVID-19 Guidance to read.  

Please join us to learn all the important information that is needed before the start of the school year.  See the chart below to see the dates, times, and location/link for your child's Orientation.  Click on the following 

Grades	Orientation Dates	Time	Link
Returning Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten ONLY	Tuesday, August 17, 2021	1:00 PM - 1:45 PM	CLICK HERE
1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade,  ONLY	Tuesday, August 17, 2021	5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	CLICK HERE
NEW FAMILIES ONLY	Friday, August 27, 2021	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM OR 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM	IN-PERSON Obama Cafetorium

Click on the following video to meet our principal, Mrs. Jamie Baker-Vilsaint, and learn more about how to complete important forms before school begins:  VIDEO

 

 

 

In order to ensure your child is prepared for the 2020-2021 school year, please click on the grade level that your child is entering to access his/her supply list.

Pre-K

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Tracey's Classes