Welcome to this week's edition of the Blue Ball Elementary School Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

Congratulations to our learners who were recognized for exhibiting Cooperation during the month of March. These learners exhibited working together to reach shared goals.

A very special thank you to our dedicated specialists who thoughtfully organized and planned such a memorable evening for our Blue Ball families. Thanks to their hard work and creativity, the event was filled with engaging opportunities for learners and their families to connect, explore, and have fun together. From browsing and enjoying the Book Fair to participating in hands-on STEM activities, there was truly something for everyone. The gym was alive with energy as families took part in a wide range of physical activities, while others enjoyed expressing their creativity by making personal kazoos and designing their own friendship bracelets It was wonderful to see so many smiles, laughter, and meaningful moments shared throughout the night. Events like this help strengthen our school community and create lasting memories for our learners and their families.

We are also incredibly grateful for the generous support of the Spartan Education Foundation, whose contributions helped provide resources for the raffle baskets. Their continued partnership plays an important role in making events like this possible and enriching the experiences we can offer our students and families.

Help us support Student Council's Community Service project. These learners are organizing "Birthday Boxes" to donate to CrossNet's Food Pantry. These birthday boxes will help families celebrate special days with their loved ones. We are assembling the "Birthday Boxes" after school on Monday, 4/13, so you are welcome to bring in any items tomorrow.

We are excited to send home a Family Math Challenge: Math Around the House! This activity is designed to bring math to life by encouraging students and their families to explore how math is used in everyday situations. From counting and sorting for our youngest learners to measuring, budgeting, and working with fractions for our older students, there are engaging options for every grade level.

Families are invited to choose a few activities to complete together and talk about the math they notice along the way. This is a wonderful opportunity to build problem-solving skills, strengthen math confidence, and most importantly, have fun learning together.

We look forward to seeing students’ reflections and hearing about their favorite math moments at home!

You are still welcome to return any of the following Family activities.

BBES 2026 Winter Olympics Medals Graph - 5th grade has the highest participation!

Hershey Bears Reading Log - 1st grade has the highest participation! There are limited Hershey Bears Games left to redeem the coupon code.

Book Bingo Challenge - 1st grade has the highest participation!

Panda Express Bookmark (return with your child's full name and teacher) - 1st and 5th grade have the highest participation!

We are grateful to our families for sharing your children each day as we grow and learn together. When students attend school consistently, they not only strengthen essential skills in reading, writing, and math, but also benefit from collaboration with peers—sharing ideas, building teamwork, and forming lasting friendships. Being together nurtures social development and fosters a sense of belonging that enriches the learning experience. When everyone is present, we grow stronger, more confident, and better prepared for success—together.

Congratulations to our Attendance Pizza Winners. Our thanks to DiMaria's Pizza & Italian Kitchen for supporting our learners amazing attendance.

Staff members have the opportunity to recognize their peers for their contributions and dedication. We celebrated Mrs. Shrawder and Mrs. Milaccio during morning announcements this past week. We extend our sincere thanks to Texas Roadhouse for providing certificates and meal coupons for these individuals.

Kindergarten Registration for the 26-27 school year is open. If you have an incoming Kindergartener, we encourage you to start the registration process.

Blue Ball Elementary Kindergarten Open house for families with children starting Kindergarten in the 26-27 school year is May 7, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 PM.