Trailblazer Family Newsletter

Broken Arrow Families,

We are off to a great start to our school year! We have been spending a lot of time on teaching and reinforcing The Broken Arrow Way (expectations for demonstrating responsibility, respect, safety and kindness in every area of our building). We are utilizing Trailblazer Tickets to reinforce students who are caught modeling The Broken Arrow Way throughout our school each day. When students have their ticket drawn out on Trailblazer TIcket Tuesday they spin the wheel and can win prizes for their whole class and also for just themselves. It has been energizing to see all of the positive vibes around our school for making good choices.

I take great pride in being the principal at Broken Arrow. I always strive to provide the school experience I would want for my own child. If anytime you have questions I am always here to support you and your child. However, I ask that you contact the classroom teacher first with questions about things that happen during class as they will have firsthand knowledge to better answer your questions.
It is going to be a great school year!

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Horne

SEPTEMBER

1: Picture Day

2: NO SCHOOL, PreK-12- Professional Learning

5: NO SCHOOL, PreK-12- Labor Day, Schools/Offices Closed

7: Choir Practice, 3:10-4:00pm

8: ASL Club, 3:15-4:00 pm

9: PTA Family Night at Swarner Park, Come & Go from 5:00-8:00 pm

12: Chipotle (by Target) Restaurant Night Fundraiser, 4-8 pm

15: 6th Grade Field Trip to TimberRidge, 8:30am-2:30pm

16: 6th Grade Field Trip to Timber Ridge, 8:30am-2:30pm

PICTURE DAY is Thursday, September 1st.

Fall portraits are available through Online Ordering ONLY at Inter-State.com/Order

Use order code: 69913FT

Flyers with ordering info came home with students this week!

Our students have been earning tickets throughout the day by being kind, safe, respectful, responsible and modeling the Broken Arrow Way! One winner is drawn from each class each week and can win a prize on our Trailblazer Wheel for themselves or their class.

Clubs are starting at Broken Arrow! More info coming soon or reach out to the club sponsor with questions.

MATH CLUB for grades 4-6, Meets 1-2 Tuesdays a month, 3:15-4:00pm, Sponsored by Mrs. Lorenz, kathrynlorenz@smsd.org

CHOIR for grades 4-6, Meets most Wednesdays 3:15-4:00pm, Sponsored by Mrs. Gramling, shannonnelson137@smsd.org

ASL CLUB for grades 3-6, meets most Thursdays 3:15-4:00pm, Sponsored by Ms. Conrad, nicoleconrad@smsd.org

Administration may request documentation for all absences after the 10th absence of the school year. Absences without a doctor's note or administrative approval may be recorded as unexcused. A student with three consecutive unexcused absences, five unexcused absences in a semester, or seven unexcused absences in a year is considered truant according to Kansas State statues and a truancy report will be filed with the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.

Please keep in mind 10 tardies (late arrival or early departure) = 1 unexcused absence.

Click here to read the SMSD attendance policy on pages 6-8

Haga clic aquí para leer la política de asistencia de SMSD en las páginas 6-8

Resources available to Families:

• Clothing for SMSD students & families: https://www.smac-pta.org/clothing-exchange
• Sign-up for Harvester's/Backsnack (Food bags sent home weekly)
• Homelessness Resources
• Health Partnership Clinic

SCHOOL MEAL INFORMATION

MENUS:

The school meals menus are on https://www.schoolcafe.com/SHAWNEEMISSION. To log on, select View menus (as a guest). From there, select a date, a school and what meal you would like to see. There are daily, weekly and monthly views and the views can include entrees only or all items. 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. Please see flyers for more info:

• What's in a Meal

• What's in a Meal (Spanish)

Hello Trailblazers!

I wanted to introduce myself a little bit! My name is Kay Dickey and I am starting my 3rd year here at Broken Arrow as your School Nurse! This is my 11th year total as a nurse. I worked at Children's Mercy in oncology for 8 years before coming to BA.

I have a new daughter, Alaina, that was born in April 2022. Also at home is my husband, Ben, and my 10 year old dog child, Lily. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my little family and watching my daughter grow and learn. I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, crafting, and watching movies.

Please take some time to go over the Health Services pages (linked below) and let me know if you have any questions! I am excited to be back from maternity leave and see everyone's smiling faces this year!

Kay Dickey, RN, BSN

913-993-2302 (Phone)

913-993-1412 (Fax)

kaydickey@smsd.org

Immunizations & Physicals

Please ensure that your child has up-to-date immunizations and physicals required to start school. See more information in the Immunizations & Physicals link below.

Birthdays

We absolutely understand the importance of celebrating a birthday, but due to allergies and other health factors, we ask that you do not bring treats of any kind to the school for a student's birthday. Alternatives might be toys, trinkets, pencils, stickers, etc. Click here for the district's Wellness Plan.

Thank you for your cooperation & helping us keep our school safe!

Vision, Dental, and Hearing Screenings

Vision screenings will be held on Sep 16th by the Lion’s Club of Shawnee.

For grades Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th

Dental screenings will be held on TBD by JCDHE.

For ALL grades

Hearing screenings will be held on TBD by Nurse Kay.

For grades Pre-K, K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th

If you would like your child to NOT participate in any of the above screenings, please email me at kaydickey@smsd.org. If I do not receive an email opting out, your child will be screened. Email only for opting out of any screenings.

Sickness and Covid guidelines are below. Please keep your child home from school when sick to help prevent spread of germs. See SMSD policy for Illness And Covid guidelines. (linked below) Several different viruses (including covid) are already going around the school/community. Encourage your child to have good hand hygiene to help prevent sickness. You can request free covid tests from https://www.covid.gov/tests They are good to have on hand at home for when someone gets sick. The school also has some covid tests, if needed.

Covid Guideline and Calculator

SMSD Policy for Illness

District Health Services

Immunizations and Physicals

Allergies and Asthma

Kids of all ages are invited to an exciting evening with Mr. Stinky Feet & the Shawnee Mission East Band!

Carnival activities , Food, & a Live performance

Friday, September 30, 2022

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Shawnee Mission East High School - Auditorium

Family-friendly event supporting SME Band's trip to London for 2023 New Year’s Day Parade!

Tickets $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

5:30 - 6:30 Family Activities / Instrument Petting / Dinner and Concessions / Raffle and ticket sales/ Face Painting

6:30-7:30 Concert / Raffle