Family Newsletter

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of generosity from our BJF school community. Your donations made it possible for 20 families to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year. Your kindness and support embody the spirit of giving and remind us of the power of community.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference and bringing joy to so many. We are proud to be part of such a caring and compassionate school family.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and gratitude!

This month, we’re focusing on gratitude, and there’s no better way to demonstrate this than by sharing heartfelt thanks with those who make a difference every day. I encourage you to take a moment, perhaps with your child, to write a thoughtful thank-you email to their teacher. This simple act is a wonderful way to model gratitude and appreciation for your child.

As the principal of Bluejacket-Flint, I see firsthand the dedication, hard work, and care that our teachers, support staff, paras, custodians, office staff, and school nurse bring to our school each day. Let’s show them how much we care by expressing our thanks.

If you need a specific staff member’s email, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, and I will be happy to provide it.

With sincerest thanks,

Katy

Katyseibold@smsd.org

If you didn't know, our teachers recently pulled off an "underground spirit week," leaving students puzzled and entertained! With silly outfits, drinking from anything but a cup, and donning their favorite holiday attire, the students were left wondering if their teachers had lost their marbles.

The joy, laughter, and unexpected fun brought an extra layer of excitement to our school. It was a wonderful reminder that school spirit and surprises can spark smiles and strengthen our community!

SAFE

ON TASK

ACT RESPONSIBLY

RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR LEARNING

As a reminder, all students attending a PTA sanctioned event are required to have adult supervision. In the event a student shows up without adult supervision, the student will be asked to return with a supervised adult to gain entry.

Thanks for your cooperation,

66 of our BJF students are chronically absent.

How can you help decrease our building average?

Reminders for Parents to Help Improve Student Attendance

1. Every Day Counts: Missing even a few days can affect your child’s learning and routine.

2. Set a Routine: Help your child develop good habits by setting a consistent bedtime and morning schedule.

3. Communicate with the School: If your child will be absent, notify the office and share the reason. We are here to support you!

4. Schedule Wisely: Try to schedule vacations and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.

5. Monitor Health: While we understand children get sick, please send them to school if they are feeling well enough to attend.

6. Transportation Help: If transportation is an issue, reach out – we may be able to assist with solutions.

7. Stay Engaged: Ask your child about their day and encourage excitement about learning to make school a positive experience.

Your involvement makes a difference! Let’s work together to improve attendance and set students up for success.

ARRIVAL

Students may enter the school building at 7:50 a.m. If they will not be eating breakfast they will go to the MPR (multiple purpose room/cafeteria).

• All car riders will be dropped off in the circle drive. For the safety of our students, please do not let your child out of your car until staff are outside at 7:50a.m.
• Students should exit the vehicle from the passenger side.

WALKERS

• Walkers will enter the building through door #15 on the east side of the building.
• Students will not be allowed in the building prior to 7:50a.m.
• There will be an adult staff member outside of door #15 at 7:50am to act as crossing guard for our students.

BREAKFAST

Breakfast begins at 7:50 a.m. Students that eat breakfast, may enter the building at 7:50a.m. They can enter through the front door or the walker door.

DISMISSAL

Please be patient with our staff and with each other as we begin a new school year. It takes about 1-2 weeks for dismissal to begin running smoothly.

• Walkers - Students who are walking will be dismissed through the East facing door #15. Parents may wait on the east side of the building in the grass area. For the safety of our students please do not cross the crosswalk and block the exit. You will pick up your walker from SPOT 1, SPOT 2 or SPOT 3. (see image below)
• Car Riders - All students/families will be given a car tag with a number. Please hang this tag on your review mirror during dismissal. Our staff will need to see this number in order to call your student(s) to the front for dismissal. NO parents should park in the parking lot if your student is a car rider. Remain in your vehicle at all times.

We value the time our parents spend visiting and sharing lunch with their children. To ensure the lunch experience remains special and focused on you and your student, please note that, moving forward, parents will only be able to have lunch with their own child. Inviting friends to join during these lunch visits will no longer be allowed.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we maintain a comfortable and focused environment for all students. Thank you for your cooperation!

11/18-11/22 Book Fair

11/20 Picture Retakes

11/23 Breakfast and Books

11/25-11/29 NO SCHOOL

Home of the Thunderbirds

Secretary: Kathy Crawford

Attendance Line: 913-993-2088

Attendance Clerk: Linda Blume

Principal: Katy Seibold

email: Katyseibold@smsd.org / phone 993-2000

Let's continue to inspire and support one another, working together to create a nurturing and thriving environment for our community, students and staff. LET'S GLOW!