Baron Elementary Family Newsletter
September 2024
Principal Message
Dear Baron Elementary Families,
The school year is off to a fantastic start! It has been wonderful to welcome back our students, along with a warm welcome to our new kindergarten class who are beginning their educational journey with us! Classrooms are buzzing with energy, and it’s clear that everyone is ready to make this year a great one. From engaging lessons to new friendships, our students are embracing every opportunity with positivity and eagerness. We look forward to a year filled with growth, exploration, and success. We are grateful for your continued support in making our school a special place to learn and grow.
Dr. Kimberly Marrolli
Principal
Message From the Baron Elementary PTO
We are excited for the opportunities that our parents and staff put together for our learners at Baron Elementary. Our PTO does a tremendous job helping to make Baron a special place for our kids! If you are interested in helping our PTO this year, please feel free to contact them at BaronElementaryPTO@gmail.com, stop by the PTO table at Back-to-School Night, or fill out the PTO Volunteer Interest Form.
You are also welcome to attend any of our monthly meetings at Baron Elementary (dates are outlined in the Events calendar below). Our first PTO meeting is Monday, September 9 at 6:30 pm in the Music Room. Childcare will be provided by the High School Interact Club.
Baron Elementary PTO Officers:
President: Steph Koser
Vice President: Dani Graver
Treasurer: Amy Nissley
Secretary: Emily Snavely
Please review the calendar of events scheduled this year- Click Here
Outdoor Movie Night
Our first event of the year is Outdoor Movie Night which will be held September 20th at 7 pm on the baseball field at the middle school. This is a joint event with Doe Run. There will be a concession stand with drinks and snacks available for purchase. Bring your own blankets/chairs, and join us for the Super Mario Bros Movie! If you are planning to join us for movie night, please RSVP by September 17.
If you are interested in donating items for the concession stand or in volunteering for the event, please see the links below.
Nurse Notes for September...
The school year is off to a great start, but illnesses are already ramping up. Just a friendly reminder, children need to be fever/vomiting/diarrhea free for 24 hours WITHOUT medication prior to returning to school. If they are prescribed antibiotics for strep, pink eye etc. they should be on them for 24 hours and symptoms improving before they return! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
All inhalers, prescribed daily medications/antibiotics, & emergency meds that your child may need must have a signed doctor’s note accompanying the med in order for it to be administered during the school day. These forms are available on the district website, or reach out and one can be sent home with your child.
Nurse Heistand Contact Information
Email – heistandk@manheimcentral.org
Office Phone – 717-665-8904
District Phone – 717-286-4128
4th Grade Parents- Instrumental Music Information Night
Mr. and Mrs. Brackbill will be holding a Beginning Instrumental Parent Information Night on Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm in the MIDDLE SCHOOL auditorium. This meeting will cover important information including different avenues for sourcing an instrument and lesson book, lesson schedule, practicing, and performances. Some current and former parents will share their experiences in the program. Potential string students should also see Mrs. Brackbill to get measured again for correct instrument size. *Recommended but not required for those interested in participating.
24th Annual MC Cross Country Run for Fitness
24th Annual MC Cross Country Run for Fitness
For Kindergarten-6th Grade Students
Tuesday, September 17th, at the High School Stadium
Schedule
3:30-3:55 Sign-in for runners in Kindergarten - 4th Grade
3:40-4:10 Sign-in for runners in 5th- 6th Grade
4:00-5:15 Races! Beginning with kindergarten and going in age-group order with a new race starting every 5-10 minutes. Last year we finished by 5:00 pm!
The Race - The course is a quarter mile for kindergarten and first grade and a half mile for grades 2-6. The Run for Fitness is coordinated by Manheim Central Elementary and Middle School Physical Education staff and the MC Cross Country Team.
Food - Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Food stand benefits MC Cross Country. You can enjoy snacks at the race!
Bracelets - There will also be bracelets that are $10 each, they are the string and braided bracelets from Pura Vida customized with Central colors. They will be on sale at the concession stand.
Free Registration - Register by completing the form below by Friday, September 13th. You can still sign up at the run on the day of the event.
RUN FOR FITNESS - Registration Form
T-shirts! The Manheim Central Cross Country Booster Club is offering Run for Fitness t-shirts again this year. You don’t need to buy a t-shirt to run in the race. The shirts are going to be sold by pre-sale, by clicking on the link below: ORDERS ARE DUE by September 2nd
Run for Fitness - T-Shirt order forms
The cost is $10, plus a $2.95 handling fee per order. Shirts are available in sizes Youth Small through Adult XL. The shirts will be delivered to the school before the day of the race.
Individual Awards & Traveling Trophy
All runners receive a ribbon for participation. The top five boys and girls in each grade receive a certificate and advance to the Lancaster County Cross Country Championship. New this year it will be held at Overlook Park in Lancaster on Sunday, September 29th at 1:30 pm. In addition, a traveling trophy is presented to the elementary school with the highest percentage of students participating in the run, and a middle school trophy will be awarded to the 5th or 6th grade Baron Time class with the highest participation rate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s physical education teacher.
Thank you,
MC K-6 PE/Health Teachers
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders and Updates
Arrival
- Doors open at 7:15.
- Kindergarten Car Rider Procedure- Please enter Scout Alley. Pull forward and have your child ready to exit the car. Please do not exit the car yourself for safety reasons. Exit right onto Hazel St.
- Grades 1-4 Car Rider Procedure- Please utilize the car rider loop. Please pull up to the staff members outside when dropping off students.
Dismissal
- Walkers are dismissed at 2:10. Please wait for buses to load and depart before meeting your child at the front doors.
- Kindergarten Car Rider Procedure- Please enter Scout Alley and pick up your child at the same location as drop off. Make sure you have your car sign visible. If you have older learners, you will pick them up with your Kindergartener.
- New Car Rider Procedure for Grades 1-4
- Please enter the car rider line from Linden Street.
- A staff member will ask for your name and assign you a number from 1-6. We are sending home signs with your child's name to display on your windshield. This will expedite the process of assigning you a number.
- There will be 6 staff with yellow number signs. Please pull forward to your assigned number. Your child will be waiting at the number that you were assigned.
Important Information
Food Services - Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Apply online for the most rapid processing of your free/reduced lunch application!
Paper applications are also available in the school office!
Birthday Treats / Parties
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.
LIbrary Quick Link
If you would like to view what books your child is taking out of the Library, please click this link.
Mark Your Calendar
September 9 – PTO Meeting (6:30)
September 12 – Elementary Back to School Night (6:00-8:00)
October 4 – Fall Picture Day
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Are you interested in volunteering in the classroom or at a school event? Would you like to chaperone a field trip?
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.
