Trailblazer Family Newsletter

BA Families,

During the first semester all SMSD students whose parents gave consent during student enrollment participated in the Panorama Survey (as they have in the past). This survey measures student’s perception of skills in the areas of grit, growth mindset, and self-management.

You can now view your child's results by following the steps below:

1. Log into Family Access in Skyward
2. Choose your student(s)
3. Choose “Grade Cards and Academic Awards”
4. Choose Panorama Fall 2024

For more information about the Panorama Social Emotional Learning Survey, including a look at all of the questions asked at each grade level, please visit this site.

We look forward to welcoming your child back to school on Monday, March 24.

Have a great Spring Break!
Mr. Horne

MARCH

13- End of 3rd Quarter

14- No School, Teacher Workday

17-21- Spring Break

24- Classes Resume

27- Report Cards posted to Skyward Family Access

27- Deadline to order a yearbook

APRIL

2- PTA Restaurant Night at Chipotle by Target

17- PreK & Kindergarten Kickoff at Broken Arrow, 6:00-7:30 pm

21- No School, Professional Learning

MAY

22- Last Day for PreK

23- Last Day for Grades K-6, Early Release- 12:30 Dismissal

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

• Some 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

Student Council

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

Chess Club

• Thursdays, 3:10-4:00 pm
• Grades 4-5
• Parent Permission Slip Required
• Last Club Meeting is March 13

Congrats to 6th graders Flynn McCoy, Jameson Stewman & Evan Marion on taking 1st place at the District Mathletics Event for the first time in Broken Arrow history. Mathletics is sponsored by Mrs. Lorenz. Way to go Trailblazers!

One student from each classroom was recognized at our assembly on Thursday morning for showing "The Trailblazer Way! Being kind, respectful & responsible" during 3rd Quarter.

Congrats to our Trailblazers of the Quarter:

Andrea Y

Zanya S

Ariana Z

Josue A

Isaiah M

Aiden M

Willow L

Hadia S

Cameron W

Aiden P

Alexia A

Hadya N

Brianna S

Oliver F

Julian S

Griffin S

Lucy A

Arrow C

Cielo G

Liam T

Benefits Shawnee Mission South Speech & Debate. Open to all SMSD families.

It's time to order yearbooks!

Price: $20

Deadline: March 27 (this is the week we return from Spring Break)

Order forms have been sent home- pay by cash or checks made out to Broken Arrow PTA.

Or you can order online at inter-state.com/order Online order code: 91968H

Only a small number of extra yearbooks will be available at the end of the year for those who might miss the March deadline.

Parents, if you have any pictures from field trips, musical performances or clubs you'd like to share for the yearbook, they can be sent to ElizabethRowell@smsd.org

Summer Enrichment enrollment is open! We have many of our popular classes back again this summer and several new classes will be offered. Enrollment is open starting February 6th in Skyward. The course catalogue and enrollment instructions can be found at the Website below:

https://www.smsd.org/academics/summer-programs/summer-enrichment

We are looking forward to seeing your student at another fun and exciting summer!

Linda Long

Principal

• 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.

• Click here for 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.