Trailblazer Family Newsletter
March 22, 2024
Principal's Message
Broken Arrow Families,
One of our most special events of the school year is quickly approaching now that we have started the fourth quarter. Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:00 is our Annual Broken Arrow Cultural Arts Fair/Festival.
This is a very special opportunity to celebrate our diversity as a school community. We need your help in making this a success! Attached you will find a flyer with an opportunity to sign up to bring a family favorite dish to this event to be shared. Last year this was a HUGE hit and we want to even surpass our participation from last year.
Even if you are not able to share a special family favorite food we hope you save the date to attend.
Please don't wait, sign up now to help make this be our most successful Cultural Arts Fair/Festival yet!
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Attendance Line 913-993-2388
BA Calendar
MARCH
22: 3rd Quarter Report Cards posted to Skyward Family Access by 4pm
23: Craft Fair Benefiting Broken Arrow, 9am-4pm at Broken Arrow Elem
23: Chipotle (by Target) PTA Restaurant Night, 4-8pm
APRIL
1: Yearbook Orders Due, see order info below
1-12: StuCo Coin Wars
5: 3rd Gr Field Trip to Sea Life Aquarium
8: All School Solar Eclipse Viewing
9: 5th Gr Field Trip to Ernie Miller Nature Center
11: Choir Performance, 5:30 in the MPR
12: No School, Professional Learning
15: No School
18: PreK & Kindergarten Kick-Off, 6-7:30pm
23: 2nd Grade Music Performance, 5:30 pm in the MPR
25: 6th Grade Olympics at Trailridge Middle School
25: 2nd Gr Field Trip to The Money Museum
25: PTA Restaurant Night at Papa Murphy's
26: Kindergarten Field Trip to Ernie Miller Nature Center
27: PTA's Springo Flingo Bingo, https://fb.me/e/1qOqtU3lu
MAY
2: BA Cultural Arts Festival, 5:30-7:00 pm
8: Broken Arrow Class of 2018 Senior Reunion, 3:30-4:30pm, Library
9: 1st Gr Field Trip to Wonderscope
Club Calendar Dates
- Mon/Tues- Grades K-3
- Thurs/Fri- Grades 4-6
- No Club on Wednesdays
Choir, Mondays or Wednesdays in Rm 227
- 4th Gr, Mondays, 3:10-4:10 pm
- 5th & 6th Gr, Wednesdays, 3:10-4:10 pm
Good News Club, Mondays 3:10-4:00 pm in Rm 121
- Pre-Registration required
- Meets every Monday that school is in session
STUCO, Thursdays 7:15-8:00 am in the Library
- Leadership Team: April 4, May 2
- Everyone: April 18, May 16
Solar Eclipse Viewing, Monday, April 8
As a school we will provide students & staff the opportunity to participate in the solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8 as this is a rare life experience!
- Teachers will take students outside for 15 minutes to an assigned area on Monday, April 8 to participate in the solar eclipse viewing.
- Students will be required to wear their glasses anytime they are observing the sun and eclipse. We will stress the importance of only viewing the eclipse through the glasses.
- If you prefer your child NOT participate in the solar eclipse viewing, please let our office know by Friday, April 5 and your student will come to the office during the viewing time.
Spirit Wear Store Open Through 03/30
Student Council News
PTA News
From Our Social Worker
Resources always available to Families:
- Clothing for SMSD students & families: https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange
- Homelessness Resources
- Health Partnership Clinic
- Resource Request Form
From SMSD
PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment is underway for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are eligible for Pre-K if they are 4-years-old on or before August 31. Students are eligible for Kindergarten if they are age 5 on or before August 31.
If your student currently attends Pre-K their information will roll over and you do not need to re-enroll for Kindergarten.
If you have not done so already, please enroll your PreK or Kdg student ASAP. Click here for enrollment links.
DS Bus 2nd Semester Transportation Payment
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that second semester bus fees are due. Payment of $185/student can be made to DS Bus Lines through their website or in person at DS Bus Lines, 5519 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203. If you have any questions please call DS Bus Lines at 913-384-1190.
Pago de transporte 2do semestre
Queridas familias,
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que vencen las tarifas de autobús del segundo semestre. El pago de $ 185 por estudiante se puede hacer en DS Bus Lines a través de su sitio en linea en website o en persona en DS Bus Lines, 5519 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS 66203. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a DS Bus Lines al 913-384-1190.
Summer Sports Camps
Inclement Weather Procedures 2023-24
As the winter months are upon us, it is especially important for our community members to be aware of inclement weather procedures and how to receive an alert if plans for building closures are announced.
Procedures
If conditions make it necessary for SMSD to close schools, the district will implement one of three plans: A, B, or C. Click here to view the plans.
Inclement Weather Announcements
If plan A, B, or C is announced, this information will be shared broadly. Staff and families can receive direct emails, texts, and voice messages. Families can sign up to receive alerts in the manner that works best for them. Click here for details on how to sign up for alerts.
MY VOLUNTEER PAL (MVP) TRAINING
Volunteer Pals are utilized for a variety of in-school activities including:
- Classroom or school volunteering
- Sharing career interests or special talents with students
- Tutoring
- Chaperones for Shawnee Mission School District approved field trips
Please visit this link for more info on how to become a MVP.
From Food Service
MENUS:
The school meals menus are on https://www.schoolcafe.com/SHAWNEEMISSION. To log on, select View menus (as a guest). 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.
Families are encouraged to complete an application for meal benefits- free or reduced priced meals as part of the Online Verification. The link to the Child Nutrition Program Meal Benefit Application is available on Skyward or the online application is on School Cafe. Contact the Food Service Office by calling 913-993-9710 for questions on the meal benefit application.
LUNCH MONEY:
Need to add breakfast or lunch money to your student's account? Bring cash or check to the office - be sure to write your students name & class code on the envelope. Payment by card can be made online or by calling the Food Service Office at 913-993-9710.
From Our Nurse
UPDATED last on March 19, 2024