Blue Ball Newsletter - 4/26/2026

Posted Date: 04/26/26 (05:45 PM)

April 26, 2026

BBES Newsletter

Blue Ball Families and Community,

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.

Safety Mentor of the Month

Congratulations to our April Safety Mentors of the Month. These learners were recognized at the April 20th School Board Meeting.

Two students proudly hold their certificates of recognition in front of a colorful wall with inspirational words.

Spotlight on Academics

We invite your family to enjoy the springtime weather and participate in our Outdoor Reading Tic Tac Toe.

You are still invited to return any of the following family activities.

Math Around the House - 3rd grade has the highest participation.

Panda Express Bookmark (return with your child's full name and teacher) - 1st and 4th grades have the highest participation!

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

Hershey Bears Reading Log - 1st grade has the highest participation! While there are no games to attend, your child can still receive the certificate.

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

Upcoming Events

April 28th and April 29th - PSSA Math for Grades 3-5

April 28th - Elementary Orchestra Concert; 7:00 PM @ GS Auditorium

April 29th - 1st Grade Field Trip

April 30th and May 1st - PSSA Science for Grade 5

April 30th - 2nd Grade Chorus Program; 7:00 PM

April 30th - Orientation for Rising 5th Grade Families; 6:00 PM at GSMS

May 4th - May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

PTO Reminders

Our next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Blue Ball Conference Room.

Enjoy a treat a Twin Valley Coffee on Tuesday, April 28th, located at Shade Maple Farm Market. 25% of your purchase supports Blue Ball PTO.

A flyer announces a "Sip and Support" event with Twin Valley Coffee to benefit Blue Ball Elementary PTO.

Flyer announcing 'SIP & SUPPORT WITH TWIN VALLEY COFFEE' event on Tuesday, April 28th.

Staff Member of the Week

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

A man with a beard holds a Texas Roadhouse "Teacher of the Month" certificate.

A smiling woman holds a "Teacher of the Month" award from Texas Roadhouse.

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration

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

Kindergarten Open House

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.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

Email: kimberly_andersen@elanco.org

Phone: 717-354-1525

Location: 126 Ewell Road, East Earl, PA

Website: www.elanco.org