Trailblazer Family Newsletter
November 8, 2024
Principal's Message
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
BA Event Calendar
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
BA Club Calendar
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
Attendance Line 913-993-2388
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.
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Pick-Up, Nov 21
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, Nov 14
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.
PTA News
SMSD Activities
Title I Information
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
MY VOLUNTEER PAL (MVP) TRAINING
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.
From Our Nurse
Click HERE for monthly updates and health information from Nurse Kay.
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.