Trailblazer Family Newsletter

Broken Arrow Families,

As we quickly approach the holidays if your family is in need of support please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Rogers, our social worker, and me. We always do our best to connect our Broken Arrow families with community resources to help meet the needs of families.

Now is the time to reach out so we can plan ahead for support needed .

Mr. Horne ryanhorne@smsd.org

Mrs. Rogers alyssarogers@smsd.org

Have the best weekend!
Mr. Horne

NOVEMBER

14- Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, 7:30 am

14- SMNW Choral Festival, 7-8pm

18- 4th Gr Field Trip to Junior Achievement BizTown

18- PTA Meeting, 6 pm

21- Cookie Dough Pick-Up, 3-6pm, Cafeteria

21- 2nd Gr Music Program, 5:30 pm in the Gym

25- 29- Thanksgiving Break, No School

DECEMBER

6- 3rd Gr Field Trip to Kauffman Center

12- WinterFest & Choir Performance, 5:30-7:00 pm

19-6th Gr Field Trip to Nelson Atkins Art Museum

20- Early Release, 12:30 Dismissal

Dec 23-Jan 3- No School, Winter Break

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

• Some 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.

Join us in celebrating national Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on Thursday, November 14. This special day honors Ruby's brave steps and encourages us to show courage, just like Ruby, by helping every student feel safe, included and like they truly belong at school.

• 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.