Baron Elementary Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

As we embrace the holiday season and the final month of the year, our school is buzzing with excitement! We’re looking forward to several special events, including our Elementary Bingo Night, a fun-filled evening for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming Holiday Spirit Week, where students and staff can showcase their festive cheer together. These activities, along with the joyful learning happening each day, make December a truly magical time at our school. Let’s finish the year strong, celebrating all we’ve accomplished and looking forward to the bright future ahead.

Warm wishes,

Dr. Marrolli

Principal

The 1st trimester reports will be emailed to Guardian 1 on December 6th. Please let us know if your email has changed. Also - if you don't see the email from Baron Elementary in your "Inbox", check in your Junk or Other mailboxes.

Each month Baron emphasizes a different character trait. In December, our character trait will be Responsibility. Each day on the announcements we have a character quote and our teachers and counselors do activities with learners that relate to the trait.

At the end of each month, staff will nominate a Character Champion and they will be recognized with a certificate and an Inchy Coin to use in the Book Vending Machine.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved the use of Flexible Instruction Days (FID) as an alternate form of instruction in place of a day otherwise canceled due to inclement weather. PDE will count this as a full day of school and MCSD would not need to use a snow make up day. The District has been approved to use up to a maximum of five (5) FID for the 2024-2025 school year.

On a FID Day, learners will complete work from home. The FID is an asynchronous (not live) school day that is run on a 2-hour delay schedule. Assignments will be handed out in advance and attendance is determined by work submission. All work must be completed and submitted electronically by the end of the FID for a student to be “present”. In the event work is completed with pencil/paper, it can be turned in at the start of the next school day for attendance. Regular attendance procedures apply for excused/unexcused absence.

We will use our Blackboard email system to notify parents 24-48 hours beforehand that there is potential for an FID day. We would then use our phone system, local news, and social media to announce on the day of the FID.

Traditional Snow Day Closures may still be used.

Upcoming Events

December 2, 6:30 pm PTO Meeting

December 3, Gift Card Fundraiser Orders Due

December 5, 6-7:30 Family Bingo Night

Gift cards will be available to pick up the week of December 16th. More information regarding pick up to follow.

The Pa Smile Mobile Dentist will be visiting Baron Elementary in January, forms have been sent home with your learners. If you are interested please complete the forms and return to school as soon as possible.

Just a reminder –

Kindergarten students need a physical and dental.

Third grade students need a dental (this can be completed in 2nd grade as well).

School policy is 24 hours fever, vomiting, diarrhea free (without medication) prior to returning to school. If you have any questions, please reach out. Students on antibiotics should be on them for at least 24 hours prior to coming back to school.

All height weight and visions screenings have been completed. IF your child failed their vision screening a referral was sent via email to the address you have on file with the school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out!

Have a safe & healthy Holiday season!

Congratulations to 2nd Grader Sofia Pellerito!

She was selected by the Multiage Teachers as the November Learner of the Month.

Ms. Bonanno presented Sofia at the School Board meeting on November 18th.

4th Grade Auditions- December 3rd 2:15-4 pm

4th Grade Musical Read-Thru December 19th 2:15-3:35

Mrs. Alicia M. Brackbill

Baron and Doe Run Elementary Schools

Classroom Music and 4th Grade Strings

Information and Registration Form

December 2...PTO Meeting (6:30 pm)

December 5... Family Bingo Night (6:00 - 7:30 pm)

December 6...Picture Retake Day

December 16-20...Holiday Spirit Week (More details coming soon!)

December 17...1st, 2nd, and 1-2 Multiage Field Trip to High School Holiday Concert (Permission slips will be sent home)

December 20...Early Dismissal (Learners will be dismissed 3 hours early)

December 23-January 1...Winter Break

January 2...Return from Holiday Break

There are many items (sweatshirts, jackets, etc.) in the lost and found. Please remind your child to look for any items that they may be missing. We will keep the lost and found items in the lobby for students to claim until Winter Break. We will be donating any unclaimed items in January.

Occasionally we put pictures on our website, X (Twitter), etc. If you DO NOT want your child's picture to be published, please fill out the form below or call the office at 717-665-8900 and let us know your preferences. Do Not Photograph (Opt Out) Form

Apply online for the most rapid processing of your free/reduced lunch application!

Free/Reduced Application

Paper applications are also available in the school office!

Please be advised that edible birthday treats are not allowed to be brought to school. According to the MCSD Wellness Policy established by the School Board, NO OUTSIDE FOOD is allowed to be brought in to school and shared. Regular snacks for your child are acceptable.

All volunteers and chaperones need to have their clearances done and submitted to the school district.

New for the 2024-2025 School Year...

You can now apply completely online to be a volunteer! Visit our new website to complete the application process and submit your clearances. You will have the ability to track your application and view/download your clearances at any time. Please be sure to have your clearances available as you will need to upload them to the application before submitting.

Click here to apply now!