BA Families,

Our diversity at Broken Arrow is one of our greatest strengths!

We are seeking your input as we are working on creating flag displays in our cafeteria that appropriately represent our school community.

If you would please complete this Google Form to help us represent all in our learning community it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Mr. Horne

September 20-October 4 Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Friday, September 27- PTA Family Picnic at Swarner Park, 5:30-7:30 pm

Friday, October 4- Walk to School Day (more info below)

Thursday, October 10- End of 1st Quarter

Friday, October 11- No School, Teacher Workday

Monday, October 14- No School, Professional Learning

October 15-18- Book Fair, BA Library

Thursday, October 17- Report Cards posted to Skyward

Tuesday, October 29- 3rd Gr Music Program, 5:30pm, Cafeteria

Thursday, October 31- Halloween Parade, 2:30 pm

Wednesday, November 6- Picture Retakes

Running Club, 7:50-8:05 am in the Gym

• Mon/Wed- Grades K-3
• Thurs/Fri- Grades 4-6
• No Club on Tuesdays

Choir

• Tuesdays, 7:00-7:50 am in Room 227

• Grades 4-6

• Parent Permission Slip Required

Good News Club

• Mondays, 3:10-4:00 pm in Rm 219
• Grades K-6
• Pre-Registration Required
• Meets every Monday that school is in session

Math Club

• Wednesdays, 3:10-4:00 pm in Rm 224
• Grades 4-6
• Parent Permission Slip Required
• Meets twice a month

Student Council

• Some Thursdays, 7:30-8:10 am
• Grades 4-6

Please use our 24-hour attendance line at 913-993-2388 to report an absence or late arrival. This keeps our main line open for those needing to speak with our office staff. Thanks!

Per district policy, parents are required to notify the school to report a student's absence in a timely manner. Please report your student's absence or late arrival to the school office in one of these ways:

• 24-hour attendance line - 913-993-2388

• Online via Skyward (new this year!)
  • click here for directions on how to submit an absence online from a desktop
  • click here for directions on how to submit an absence from the Skyward app

Please do not call the office main line to report an absence.

Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser is off to a great start! One week down and one to go! Money and Order Forms are due to the office on Friday, October 4. As students sell items, they can bring sale coupons to the office to redeem for a prize after for every 3 items sold. (Coupons are included in your student's order packet).

Make sure you set up your “online store” to sell to out of town family and friends! All cookie dough or freezer items will be shipped to the school but there are lots of items that can get shipped anywhere in the US. Cookie dough will arrive in time for Thanksgiving!

Students who completed the Summer iXL Learning Challenge met KC's Sluggerrr this week! Sluggerrr challenged them to a game of kickball (of course Sluggerrr got a home run!) and every student got an autographed trading card & their picture with Sluggerrr. Congrats to these Trailblazers!

Broken Arrow’s theme for this school year is Here We Grow, focusing on having a growth mindset that encourages students to do their best and keep trying so that they can grow to their fullest potential. As we approach Anti-Bullying Awareness Week October 7th-11th, we want our Trailblazer students to Grow Together Against Bullying and support each other in being upstanders, someone who takes action against bullying or injustice. Student will have morning meeting time Character Strong lessons focused on bullying, have an opportunity to practice being an upstander and show their commitment through spirit days! If you’d like more information on anti-bullying resources and how you can support your child in what they’re learning, please check out this Family Connect Letter from Purposeful People, the makers of our Character Strong curriculum.

Monday 10/7

Growing Strong Against Bullying

Wear green, floral, or an outfit that shows how things grow in nature

Tuesday 10/8

Wear Blue for Anti-Bullying Awareness

Blue is the awareness ribbon color for anti-bullying week, so break out your blue

Wednesday 10/9

Say BOO! to Bullying

Wear a spooky or Halloween-themed shirt

Thursday 10/10

We’re All on the Same Team

Represent our local teams like the Royals, Chiefs, and Current

Friday 10/11

Trailblazers are Upstanders

Wear your BA spirit ware or some blue or silver

Parents are welcome to join us for our Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31 at 2:30 pm.

Please note the following:

• Students will NOT wear their costume to school on October 31

• Students should bring their costume to school in their backpack on Halloween

• All student costumes should be able to be easily put on over the top of the clothes that they wear to school.

• No extreme gore will be permitted. No costumes with extra blood, severed body parts, weapons, etc, should be brought to school. If the costume is not appropriate, parts not meeting the guidelines will be removed and can be picked up by the parent after school in the office.

• Students should not wear their make-up or dye or spray their hair different colors for this event.

• Please do not send class treats as a treat will be provided by PTA. We will hold any treats sent to school in the office until November 1.

• Parents can go to our gym to see their children in the parade.

• Parking is always a challenge at our school. Please do not park in the circle drive. Parking is available:

• Along Alden Street

• Along West 60th Terrace

• Along Greenwood Street

• Please be courteous to not block our local neighbors’ driveways

• If your child would happen to see you and step out of the line with the class please encourage them to rejoin the line.

• Does your child need to borrow a costume? Please email Ms. Rogers at AlyssaRogers@smsd.org

If your student was absent on the first Fall Picture Day or is a new student they will be able to have their picture taken on Wednesday, November 6.

If you were not happy with your student's fall pictures, please send the picture packet you received with all of the picture sheets enclosed with your student to school on retake day, Wednesday, November 6. They will need to give the packet to the photographer. If you originally never ordered and just received the second chance proof it is not necessary to bring that back. Please let your child's teacher know if you would like your student photographed for retakes.

Please join us for a BA family picnic on Friday, September 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Swarner Park! Let’s gather at the park so the kids have the opportunity to hang out outside of school, and parents/guardians can connect with other parents/guardians!

The BA PTA will provide food to enjoy (sandwiches, chips & water) and we have Shelter #1 reserved (located between the skate park and playground). Kona Ice will be there for purchase as well!

We have the softball field reserved, and plan to organize a kickball game around 6:00 PM. Feel free to bring yard games too, if you'd like!

Hope to see everyone there!!

• Clothing for SMSD students & families: https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange
• Homelessness Resources
• Health Partnership Clinic
• Resource Request Form

The My Volunteer Pal (MVP) program is the volunteer program for all Shawnee Mission Schools. The program connects adult volunteers with students ages Pre-Kindergarten to age 18. All activities take place on school grounds during school hours with the exception of field trips.

If you would like to volunteer on a field trip with your child's class you must be MVP trained prior to the Field Trip.

• On-site training will take place at Broken Arrow following the PTA Meeting on Monday, September 16 at 6pm in the Cafeteria.
• Click here for other MVP Training dates/times.

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.

Click HERE for monthly updates and health information from Nurse Kay.

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.