Broad Street Newsletter
September 2023
A message from Ms. Alexander, Principal
Next Thursday, September 7, from 6:00 - 7:30 is Back to School Night. Details are outlined below and we hope you can join us to learn more about your child's day along with what they will be learning throughout this school year.
Finally, Mrs. Hofmann, our music teacher, will be out from mid-September through November 3, 2023, due to medical reasons. Mrs. Becky Owen will be filling in for her during this time.
Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone back next Tuesday.
Important Dates
September:
- Friday, September 1 – NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Weekend
- Monday, September 4 -- NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Weekend
- Tuesday, September 5 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30 in the Library
- Thursday, September 7 - Back To School Night 6:-7:30 p.m. (Adults Only)
- Sunday, September 10 - PTO Family Night @ Paulus Farm 3:00 - 5:00 (details below)
- Saturday, September 23 - PTO Shop & Give Back @MechanicsburgPAGroceryOutlet
October:
- Wednesday, October 4 - Walk to School Day
- Friday, October 6 - NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day
- Monday, October 9 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Recess
- Wednesday, October 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 - 7:30
- Friday, October 27 - NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
November:
- Thursday, November 2 - Broad Street Community Dinner 5:00 - 6:30
- Monday, November 6 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
- Tuesday, November 7 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30 in the Library
- Wednesday, November 15 - Lifetouch picture day
- Wednesday, November 22 - NO SCHOOL - Contracted In-Service Day
- Thursday, November 23 - Monday, November 27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
- Wednesday, November 29 - End of Trimester 1
December:
- Thursday, December 7 - Elementary Progress Reports sent home
- Friday, December 22 - Sunday, December 31 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
January:
- Monday, January 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
- Tuesday, January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Contracted In-Service
- Wednesday, January 10 - Lifetouch picture retakes
- Monday, January 15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Recess
- Tuesday, January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Act 80 Day
2023 - 2024 District Calendar
Click HERE to view the 2023-2024 district calendar
Back to School Night
- Adults Only
- Session 1: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Session 2: 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Title One Information
Student Emergency Forms
Reminder to complete your child's student emergency form.
- Student Emergency forms must be filled out EVERY year for each student. Please complete your child's form before August 28th.
- Sign on to the Community Web Portal here to complete the STUDENT EMERGENCY FORM
- Directions can be found on the MASD website here.
- If you need any assistance with the Community Portal, please contact Maggie Stern - mastern@mbgsd.org
Attendance Update
Parents are still expected to call or email the school within the first hour of the school day to report absences.
Phone - 717-691-4574 or email: broadstreetoffice@mbgsd.org
Day Cares that serve Broad Street Elementary:
- MLC - (717) 766-2439 (before and after school) **onsite
- Fear Knot Martial Arts- (717) 620-8500 (afterschool only)
If your child will be attending either before or after school care, please email Mrs. Bradley (broadstreetoffice@mbgsd.org)so that she has the information for our arrival/dismissal schedules and can pass the information on to teachers.
Emergency Drill Notice
MASD schools practice secure in place and/or lockdown procedures when conducting a security drill. Schools are required to conduct one emergency drill within the first 90 calendar days of the school year in place of a fire drill and a second security drill during the second semester.
Broad Street Elementary will be conducting emergency drills following these guidelines throughout the year. If you have specific questions about these drills, please consult the student handbook.
3rd Grade PSSA Testing Window
- English Language Arts (ELA) - April 22-26, 2024
- Math & Make Up Testing - April 29 - May 10, 2024
Educational Trip requests and medical appointments will not be honored on testing dates.
Counselor Corner
Welcome back everyone!
My name is Lisa Mandia, and I am the School Counselor at Broad Street Elementary School. This is my sixth year in the Mechanicsburg Area School District, and I am very excited to be a member of the Wildcat community.
I am looking forward to another great school year!
News from the Health Room - Mrs. Henson & Mrs. Klienfelter
Welcome Back from the Broad Street Health Room
Health Room Nurses
Mrs. Henson (Building Nurse) – 717-691-4576 ext. 5103
Mrs. Kleinfelter (Certified School Nurse) – 717-691-4576 ext. 5105
Broad Street Fax – 717-697-7392
Forms - Required forms for immunizations, exams, and in school medications can be located on the Mechanicsburg Area School District website > District Services > Health Services > Health Forms.
In School Medications - If your child needs to take medication in school, whether it is an Epi-Pen, inhaler, daily medication, or as needed medication, the parent and physician must complete the Medication in School form and the medication must be provided to the health room staff in the original bottle labeled from the pharmacy.
Dental Exams - Mandated for all students entering 3rd grade. These exams may be conducted by your private dentist or by the Mobile Dentist (more information to come). Exams completed one year prior to the current school year are acceptable. Please send completed form or proof of visit to school.
Welcome back to school and we are looking forward to an exciting and healthy school year!
Broad Street PTO
Mark your calendars:
- PTO meetings will be held three (3) times this year. September 5, November 7 and March 5. All meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Broad Street Library
- September 10 - PTO Family Night at Paulus Farm 3:00 - 5:00 - more information to come
Back to School Social @ Paulus Farm
- Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 3-5 p.m.
- Paulus Farm Market 1216 S. York St
This is an opportunity for Broad Street families to meet and mingle with one another.
Farm Park Admission, animal feed, and a Cow-Lick Ice Cream treat will be provided, courtesy of the Broad Street PTO.
This is a private event for Broad Street students and their families (and Broad Street staff).
Event will be rain or shine unless conditions are dangerous.
PTO Fundraiser
- Grocery Outlet - 5280 Simpson Ferry Rd Mechanicsburg
- Shop and Give Back - 5% of sales on 9/23/23 will be donated to Broad Street Elementary PTO.
- Limited Edition DIY Color-in Lunch Tote for Kids 12 and under - no purchase necessary - Limit one per child, while supplies last, child must be present.
MAPTO Spirit Wear Store
The MAPTO Spirit Wear Store is OPEN!
There are a wide variety of items with the traditional logo, new logos, and the Mechanicsburg Strong Logo. The full store will be open until the end of October and orders will be fulfilled in 7 to 10 days, with a variety of delivery options.