We are quickly approaching mid-year MAP and DIBELS benchmark testing. Testing will begin the week of December 2 and wrap up on December 13. It is important to understand that the data collected on each student is analyzed by our teachers and support staff and utilized to design instruction to meet the needs of each student.

Students have been hard at work earning their Blazer Bucks for modeling responsibility, respect, safety, and kindness. The last Friday of the month, Miss Montgomery, our social worker, takes our Reward Cart around so students who choose to spend their bucks can purchase off of the menu. Several BA Staff got a pie in the face at our first quarter Trailblazer of the Quarter assembly, courtesy of our students. There will be more staff getting a sweet treat in the face at our upcoming second quarter Trailblazer of the Quarter assembly on Friday, December 20. We will also be recognizing our Trailblazer of the Quarter student from each classroom at the assembly.

PTA will also be honoring students who have earned recognition for their Reflections projects.

You are more than welcome to join us for the fun on December 20 at 8:30 am in the BA Gym.

The following are just some of the items purchased recently by students using their Blazer Bucks that emphasize fun and relationships between students and staff:

• Lunch with Mr. Horne
• Mr. Horne buys you your favorite restaurant meal and delivers it to you for lunch
• Mr. Horne takes you to Sonic for a drink
• Have a Sonic drink delivered to you at school
• Have Mrs. James paint your fingernails
• Help your favorite teacher or staff member
• No shoes in the classroom
• Sit by a friend all day
• Popsicle party for your class

Broken Arrow Attendance Line 913.993.2388

Broken Arrow Office 913.993.2300

Broken Arrow Nurse’s Office 913.993.2302

Thank you for the great participation in our two fundraisers this month! Our Parents' Night Out (Blacklight Blaster Night) raised about $540 for the PTA! And our Plate It Forward day at Panda Express earned around $220! Thank you also to these businesses for caring so deeply about our kids. Check them out at Next Level Karate and Panda Express!

Don't forget about our upcoming Plate it Forward nights and make sure to mention that you are supporting Broken Arrow!

• Tuesday, 12/3 (11am-midnight) @ Johnny's Tavern

• Monday, 1/13 (5-8pm) @ Old Shawnee Pizza

• If your child has a fever of 100 or above, vomiting and/or diarrhea, they should stay home for at least 24 hours or until your student is completely well. Please note they have to be fever free without fever-reducing medications. Even though your student is feeling better, they still can pass the virus/illness to other people.

• Contact the attendance line 913-993-2388 if your child will be absent for an illness and mention what symptoms your child has for the nurse.

• If your child becomes ill at school with a fever of 100 or above, vomiting and/or diarrhea, they will need to go home. Keep your phone number and emergency numbers up-to-date so we are able to contact you. If you will be unable to pick your student up during the school hours, please have an emergency contact available as a backup.

Thank you for your cooperation in these matters,

Jamie Knight

Nurse at Broken Arrow Elementary