Broad Street Newsletter
August 10, 2023
A message from Ms. Alexander, Principal
Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. August is here which means I start thinking about the upcoming school year. That said, I'm still trying to take advantage of summer by being outside to hike, bike or spend time at my parent's farm. See below for the latest addition to the farm! I've also included one from my summer adventures.
Guess who has a new look?
Gideon! Upon students' return they might notice Gideon had his tail docked. This was done to remove a tumor that was located in his tail. I'm happy to share that the tumor was removed and Gideon is ready to welcome students back for the 2023-2024 school year.
Speaking of the upcoming school year, tomorrow, Friday, August 11 starting at 8:00 a.m., your child’s teacher assignment letter will be posted within the Sapphire Parent Portal. See below for directions on how to access your child's assignment letter.
When you log in to the Sapphire Community Portal to view your child's assignment letter I ask that you also take a moment to update and confirm the accuracy of the emergency form. Emergency information needs to be completed each school year for your student prior to the start of the year. Completing this now will allow you to have your child’s information ready for the start of the school year.
Finally, the first two days of the first week of school for students in grades K-3 will be a staggered start. This will allow students to acclimate to the school, teacher, classroom, peers and routines in a small class size for their first day.
- Students whose last name begins with A-K will attend school on Monday (8/28)
- Students whose last name begins with L-Z will attend school on Tuesday (8/29)
- ALL students will attend school on Wednesday and Thursday (8/30 and 8/31)
Important Dates
August 22 - Meet the Teacher - Classroom Visitation
- 3:00-4:00 p.m.
First Week of School Information for students in grades K-3
Monday, August 28
- First Day of School for students with last name beginning with A-K
Tuesday, August 29
- First Day of School for students with last name beginning with L-Z
Wednesday, August 30 & Thursday, August 31
- All students attend school
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4
- NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Weekend
Thursday, September 7
- Back To School Night 6:-7:30 p.m. (Adults Only)
See the attached document for dates for the year. A hard copy will be sent home with your child. ---------------change document for PDF closer to August _____________________
Student Assignment Letters
Student assignment letters will be posted to the Sapphire Community Portal on Friday, August 11th. A hardcopy of this letter along with transportation information, teacher welcome letter, and supply information will be mailed the same day.
When you log-in to the Sapphire Community Portal to view your child's assignment letter I ask that you also update and confirm the emergency form. Emergency information needs to be completed each school year for your student prior to the start of the year.
Do you need directions to log-in to the Sapphire Community Portal or to set up an account? Click HERE
Student Emergency Forms
- 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
Student Arrival and Dismissal Information
* Student arrival and dismissal times will be as follows this year:
Kindergarten Academy:
Parent drop-off - doors open at 7:30, come to the office if arriving after 7:45.
Dismissal begins @ 2:10.
Broad Street
Parent drop-off - doors open at 7:30, come to the office if arriving after 7:45.
Dismissal begins @ 2:20.
see below for specific arrival and dismissal information for Broad Street
Elmwood Academy
Parent drop-off - doors open at 7:30. Come to the office if arriving after 7:45.
Dismissal begins at 2:25.
Arrival and Dismissal Information
The document on our website under NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS outlines Traffic Flow Details along with a map. The document is also below for your reference.
Students can arrive between the times of 7:30 - 7:45 AM.
- Parent car drop off will occur in the front loop of the building. Staff will be there to support.
- For safety purposes, students should exit cars on the passenger side
- Drop off will take place between the orange cones
- Buses and school vans will drop off in the bus loop
****Students should not arrive prior to 7:30 AM
Student Dismissal
Student dismissal will begin at 2:20 PM in the following order:
- 2:20 - Buses 1 & 2 and District Van riders
- 2:22 - Daycare Vans & MLC
- 2:24 - Parent Pick-ups and Walkers
Parent pick-ups will occur outside the main doors of the building - staff will walk students out of the building. Parents should park along Keller and Broad Streets and walk to meet students. This is the same procedure used last year. NO cars will be permitted in the front loop during dismissal
Staff Updates...
- Ms. Christina Sather is joining Broad Street as part of the first grade team
- Mrs. Holly Harper is moving from 3rd Grade to 2nd grade
- Mrs. Chelsea McGowan is joining Broad Street as our English Language Development teacher
- Mr. Kollin Myers is joining Broad Street as one of our Phys. Ed. teachers
- Miss Ashley Morgan got married this summer and is now Mrs. Mahoney
- Mrs. Monica Mayeski is joining Broad Street as our English Language Development Aide
- Mrs. Danielle Reitz is joining Broad Street as a part time Learning Support Teacher
- Mrs. Cerissa Kleinfelter is joining Broad Street as our Certified School Nurse based out of the High School. Mrs. Henson will continue to serve as our Building Nurse.
- Ms. Penni Freberg-Jacobs is joining Broad Street as one of our Cafeteria Aides
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
Food Service Information
The following are the meal prices for the 23/24 school year.
- Student breakfast will be FREE for all students
- Elementary student lunch $2.75
- Secondary student lunch $3.00
- Reduced price student lunch FREE for qualifying students
- Adult lunch $4.20
- Milk $.60
**Utilize the price information above NOT what is included on teacher letters.
Lunch meal choices: (all meals include fruit, vegetable and milk)
- Regular Lunch - Hot meal of the day
- Deli Lunch - sandwich of the week
- Go-Yo Lunch - yogurt, string cheese, corn chips
- Wildcat Lunch - peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Regular lunch choice the first week of school is:
- Monday - Cheese Stuffed Sticks
- Tuesday - Cheese Stuffed Sticks
- Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets
- Thursday - French Toast Sticks
Need to add money to your child's meal account? Sign up or log into the My School Bucks account HERE
- checks made payable to MASD Food Service or cash is also accepted.
- Place in an envelope with your child's name, "meal account" and the amount enclosed. The student should turn the envelope into their teacher first thing in the morning.
Household applications for free or reduced price meals are required to determine free and reduced eligibility for the 2023/2024 school year unless a student is directly certified.
Household application for free or reduced price meals HERE or scan QR code below.
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL
Karin Marlin, Food Service Director at 717-691-3437 or kmarlin@mbgsd.org
Michele Wirth, Administrative Assistant at 717-691-4523 or miwirth@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.
2023 - 2024 District Calendar
Click HERE to view the 2023-2024 district calendar
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.
3rd Grade Fall Girls On the Run (GOTR)
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 4:00 - 6:00 - more information to come