Trailblazer Family Newsletter

BA Families,

We are excited for our many end of the school year activities.

Coach Klumpe is looking for parent volunteers to assist with running stations at our Field Day on Friday, May 5. Please see the Sign Up Genius to sign up to help out!

Our students continue to complete Spring Assessments throughout the month of April and May. As a reminder, students have an opportunity to earn special experiences in May for earning effort tickets on their assessments. Students not demonstrating effort may not be able to attend all of the celebrations (only events in which what they have earned enough tickets to attend). It is important that our students are truly showing us what they know so we can provide instruction that aligns with their needs. Plus, we love celebrating our students' hard work!

End of Year Events:

May 4 Cultural Arts Fair 5:30-7:00 pm

May 5 Field Day

May 22 *Pre-K Graduation AM Class at 10:00 and PM Class at 2:00

*In the Pre-K Courtyard

This is the last day of Pre-K for the school year

May 22 6th Grade Graduation 9:00 am in the BA Gym

May 23 Last Day of School for K-6 - Early Dismissal 12:30 pm

May 23 Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 am in the BA Gym

APRIL

7: No School, Grades PreK-12

10: No School, Grades PreK-12, Teacher Professional Learning

17-21: BA Penny War

17: Final PTA Meeting of the year at 6pm in the Library- Free Childcare in the Gym

18: PreK & Kindergarten Round-Up, 6:00-7:30pm

22: Springo Flingo Bingo event for Parents & Caregivers, 7pm, Old Shawnee Town Hall

26: PTA Restaurant Night at Freddy's (87th St)

28: PTA Family Picnic at Swarner Park, 5-7 pm

MAY

4: Cultural Arts Festival & Book Fair, 5:30-7:00 pm

5: Field Day

22: Last Day for PreK

22: 6th Grade Graduation, 9:00 am

22: PreK Graduation (10 am and 2pm) in the PreK courtyard

23: Last Day K-6 (Early Dismissal), 12:30 pm

23: Kindergarten Graduation, 9:00 am

GOOD NEWS CLUB: Mondays, 3:10-4:30pm

April 17, 24

May 1, 8

4TH GR CHOIR: Mondays, 3:10-4:00 pm

April 17, 24

STUDENT COUNCIL: Tuesdays, 7:15-8:00am

April 18

May 2, 9

5TH/6TH GR CHOIR: Wednesdays, 3:10-4:00 pm

April 12, 19, 26

ASL CLUB: Thursdays, 3:10-4:00 pm

April 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18

We hope you can join us for our annual Field Day on Friday, May 5. Volunteers are needed to help 6th grade students run the stations. Coach Klumpe is looking for parent volunteers to assist at the various stations. Please sign up below if you can help!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4baaa62da5fcc52-field#/

Please save the date to attend our Broken Arrow Cultural Arts Fair on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Last year marked the first year for this annual celebration and the planning is well underway to make this an even better event this year. We need your help in our planning!

If you are willing to share a cultural food please sign up using the link below as we hope to have a large variety of cultural foods at this year's event.

Click here to sign up now!

Thanks in advance for your help in celebrating our diversity at Broken Arrow!

Mr. Horne

Beginning April 11th, DS Bus Lines will implement roster checks to verify registered riders. Any student at the bus stop that is not registered will be transported to school and will be noted in a written communication by the bus driver for the school office. Students will not be allowed to ride the bus home beginning April 14th if they are not rostered to ride.

The first transfer window, for students who will be in grades 1 through 11 in the 23-24 school year is now open.
The transfer window is the period of time when a student can apply to transfer from their home school (determined by place of residence) to a different school.
If your student is currently approved for transfer to another school location, you do not need to reapply.
Please click here for more info.

Enrollment is now open for PreK (students 4 years old on or before Aug 31) and Kindergarten (5 years old on or before Aug 31). Please complete enrollment as soon as possible and plan to join us for PreK and Kindergarten Round-Up on April 18. Click the picture below for enrollment info.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS

Shawnee Mission North and Northwest are hosting a girls gymnastics camp this summer AT Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. This camp is for grades 3-12!

Camp Dates: June 27-29, 2023

Details and Pricing Breakdown:

• Elementary Camp: Grades 3-6 | Pricing: $8/day
• Middle School Camp: Grades 7-8 | Pricing: $10/day
• High School Camp: Grades 9-12 | Pricing: $10/day

Notes:

• You do not need prior gymnastics experience to come to this camp!
• Attire: tshirt and shorts or leotards are acceptable.

Register online (click the link): https://forms.gle/nivDKrWJQUcsfwwz8

Rather than calling the main line for attendance, absences can be reported to our 24 hour attendance line at 913-993-2388. This helps us keep our main line open for those needing to speak with school staff.

• Attendance should be reported by 8:45 am
• Unreported absences will be recorded as unexcused and you will receive a phone call. Please report attendance within 48 hours or we will require doctor documentation to excuse the absence per district guidelines.

We absolutely understand the importance of celebrating a birthday, but due to allergies and other health factors, we ask that you do not bring treats or food of any kind to the school for a student's birthday. Alternatives might be toys, trinkets, pencils, stickers, or another non-edible item to share with the class. Click here for the district's Wellness Plan.

Thank you for your cooperation & helping us keep our school safe!

After a long hiatus, lunch visitors are welcome back at Broken Arrow. Please bring your driver's license to get signed in at the office a few minutes before your students lunch time. You can join your student at the lunch table with their class or use our picnic patio if space/weather allows. Lunch times are different for each class and are listed on our school website here:

Lunch Schedule

Resources available to Families:

• Clothing for SMSD students & families: https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange
• Sign-up for Harvester's/Backsnack (Food bags sent home weekly)
• Homelessness Resources
• Health Partnership Clinic

SCHOOL MEAL INFORMATION

MENUS:

The school meals menus are on https://www.schoolcafe.com/SHAWNEEMISSION. To log on, select View menus (as a guest). From there, select a date, a school and what meal you would like to see. There are daily, weekly and monthly views and the views can include entrees only or all items. School Café also show allergen and nutritional information.

MEAL BENEFITS:

Did you know filling out the Free or Reduced Lunch Application helps with more than meals? Applying and qualifying can benefit families and students with reduced fees, transportation, broadband, and other discounts. Please see flyers for more info:

• What's in a Meal

• What's in a Meal (Spanish)