Blue Ball Newsletter - 5/3/2026

Posted Date: 05/03/26 (05:30 PM)

May 3, 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.

2nd Grade Chorus Concert

Thank you to all of our families and friends for supporting our second-grade learners at their chorus concert. It was a wonderful evening, and we are truly grateful for the time and dedication of Ms. Sellers, Ms. Duscha, Mrs. Jarratt, and Mrs. Mergenthaler in making this event such a success.

A diverse group of children in cowboy hats and sunglasses perform on a stage.

A group of children dressed in Western-style clothing stand on a stage, appearing to perform.

A group of children in cowboy hats and western-themed clothing stand on risers, appearing to perform.

Spotlight on Academics

As we enter the final month of the school year, we will not be introducing any new family activities. However, we encourage you to continue engaging with the activities listed below. If your child has already completed one and would like to revisit it, they are more than welcome to do so—repetition can help strengthen their skills and confidence. Please feel free to print additional copies as needed so your child can continue practicing and enjoying these learning opportunities.

Outdoor Reading Tic Tac Toe

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

May 4th - May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5th - King Arthur Virtual Baking Demonstration (Grades 4 and 5)

May 5th - PTO Meeting

May 6th - Elementary Band Tour visits Blue Ball

May 7th - Kindergarten Open House (26-27)

May 8th - Elementary Orchestra Tour visits Blue Ball

May 13th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Capital Building

May 13th - 5th Grade visit to MS

May 15th - 5th Grade Mixer (Rain date 5/18)

May 20th - 5th Grade Safety Mentor Field Trip

May 21st - Talent Show (AM)

May 22nd - Field Day (Rain Date 5/26/26)

May 25th - No School

May 28th - America 250 Celebration

May 29th - Early Dismissal

May 30th - 5th Grade Celebration

May 30th - Early Dismissal/Last Day of School

PTO Reminders

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

Staff Member of the Week

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

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

A smiling woman in a blue hoodie holds a "Teacher of the Month" certificate 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