2005-06 School Year

June 2006

• Les Fujitake named to lead Bloomington Public Schools

• School Board approves resolution to employ Fujitake
• Jefferson awarded Excellence in Education
• Jefferson Freshman selected to leadership camp
• Graduation ceremonies June 7,8
• Class Agents make Alumni connections at Bloomington Schools

May 2006

• Ridgeview Elementary celebrates School of Excellence award
• Board to pursue interim Superintendent, reapproach Fujitake

• School Board to meet May 27 to discuss Superintendent, next steps

• Olson Middle, Elementary dedicate outdoor classroom
• Fujitake withdraws from Superintendent consideration

• School Board to interview Superintendent candidate Friday

• Participate in the Superintendent Search survey
• Jefferson student receives National Merit Scholarship, two finalists
• Kennedy Senior National Achievement Merit Scholar
• Early Childhood: It's Everyone's business
• Jarnes, Smith Athena Award winners

• Two Superintendent Finalists selected, one withdraws

April 2006

• Superintendent interview schedule announced
• Jefferson Band Booster Club Garage Sale

• Five Superintendent Candidates Announced
• Bloomington Superintendent interviews begin April 28,29
• Jefferson to create Sculptural Mosaic Benches May 1 - 10

• Bloomington Summer Musical Auditions May 2 and 4 for "Footloose"
• Jefferson Seventh Annual Car Show May 13

• Jefferson students to compete in International Business competition
• Jefferson, Kennedy host parent, teacher conferences
• Kennedy Theater to perform Phantom of the Opera

• School Board prepares for Superintendent interviews in April
• Kennedy High School SkillsUSA team earns 35 State medals
• Two Bloomington Schools to compete at State Destination Imagination

March 2006

• Ten Kennedy students earn French honors
• Kennedy Business students earn State honors
• Skills USA students to compete at State
• Oprah, President Bush appear at Indian Mounds Wax Museum

• Destination Imagination to compete March 18

• District hosts Realtor Workshop March 15
• Leadership profile complete, recruiting begins

Feb. 2006

• Jefferson to Host Adapted Hockey Statement Tourament March 17 & 18
• Valley View Middle School presents Honk, Jr. March 16-18
• Leadership Profile for Superintendent Search to assist in recruiting

• Kennedy Gymnastics in State Tournament Friday
• Jefferson Hockey Team to play Saturday for section 6AA semi-final tournament
• Guys and Dolls performances at Oak Grove Middle School

• Community focus group meeting for Superintendent search at 7 p.m. Feb. 13
• Bloomington Superintendent search survey on the website

• School Board selects Superintendent search firm

• Jefferson Speech Team members place in Marshall Tournament

Jan. 2006

• Kennedy to host first Japanese taiko invitational on Feb. 16
• Bloomington Spelling Bee winners
• Jefferson Pops Concert Feb. 3 & 4

• School Board Member Arlene Bush elected to the All-State School Board
• School Board begins Superintendent Search
• Bloomington Spelling Bee Winners
• Three Bloomington Debate Team members qualify for State
• Bloomington Schools help coordinate Katrina relief concert

Dec. 2005

• Bloomington Band Festival Jan. 12

• Superintendent of the Year reception Jan. 24
• America Reads/America Counts program improve students' lives
• Normandale to expand dental care program to three Bloomington Schools

• Superintendent Gary Prest to retire July 1

Nov. 2005

• Dimensions Academy informational meetings
• Bloomington preschool opportunities
• Bloomington receives three TIES Technology awards
• Fall Enrollment Report gives glipse of 2005 enrollment
• Bloomington students learn the power of citizenship, voting
• Forty Bloomington students receive AP Scholar awards

• Gratefulness, character education extends beyond Thanksgiving
• Jefferson Speech students place in National tournament

• Ridgeview Elementary named Minnesota School of Excellence
• Veteran's Day Flag Raising photos

• Bloomington Superintendent Dr. Gary Prest named Superintendent of the Year

October 2005

• Bloomington Jefferson Band to perform in the Fiesta Bowl Dec. 31
• Accepting Jefferson, Kennedy Student Achievers of the Week nominations
• Seven Bloomington Jefferson seniors in the National Merit Scholar Program
• BEACON offers classes to help students pass Basic Skills Test
• Bloomington Kennedy presents 'Guys and Dolls' Oct. 27,28, 29

September 2005

• Bloomington Elmentary Schools: Lights on - After School!
• Jefferson, Kennedy Fall conferences next week

• Bloomington Jefferson, Kennedy to celebrate Homecoming '05

• Bloomington Schools respond to Hurricane Katrina efforts

August 2005

• Seven Bloomington Public Schools earn 5-star rating in Reading, Math
• Three Bloomington staff recognized for leadership, teaching
• Home schoolers need to notify School District

• Carmichael new Bloomington Staff Development Director

• Bloomington Students to return to classes Sept. 1
• Thirty 'Get Ready' students graduate literacy program
• "Get Fit, Stay Healthy' with frequent fitness program, fitness fair
• Storlien begins as Jefferson Boys Athletic Coordinator
• Bloomington Schools serve healthier school meals
• Register now for fall classes

• Back-to-School calendar is in the mail to parents
• You could help serve school lunches to Bloominton students

July 2005

• Two Bloomington bus drivers inducted to the AAA Hall of Fame
• Heat wave drives many to the water, swimming skills needed
• Rowekamp hired as Olson Middle School assistant principal
• Six citizens file for School Board positions

June 2005

• Summer musical West Side Story to be performed on Bloomington's West Side
• Jefferson hires Lee as head girls swim coach

• Jefferson Senior to attend Scholars Institute at Princeton

• Jefferson Seniors graduate
• Kennedy Seniors graduate
• School District, Bloomington Federation of Teachers ratify 2005-07 contract.

• Test Driving a high-mileage vehicle
• Serving Bloomington Thomas Burnet. Jr Day
• Computers donated to Washburn families

May 2005

• Henke named Bloomington Indian Mounds principal