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BBES - September 7, 2026

Posted Date: 09/07/26 (05:45 PM)


September 7, 2026

BBES Newsletter

Blue Ball Elementary School

Blue Ball Families and Community,

Welcome to this week’s Blue Ball Elementary School Newsletter! We are excited to share important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from our school community to keep families informed and connected.
 
An infographic promoting reading aloud for 15 minutes a day, showing statistics and benefits for children.

Spotlight on Academics

This year, we invite learners and families to read for at least 15 minutes, five nights each week. Each month, your child will bring home a reading calendar that can be returned for a special prize. September’s calendar features an apple theme, and the attached activity sheets includes additional fun ways to enjoy reading together as a family. Please return September calendars by October 5. Be sure your child's name and teacher is on the calendar.
A September 2026 calendar page featuring an illustration of a platypus wearing a pot hat and a September text about how apples grow.
A printable recipe card for an apple cake, showing ingredients, prep time, and instructions to cut and fold.
An educational worksheet titled 'Platopus the Platypus Explains How Apples Grow' features a platypus in overalls, an apple tree, and an activity to number growth stages.
 

Upcoming Events

September 10th - 4th Grade: Water Day at Terre Hill Park
September 14th - School Board Meeting, Committee of the Whole
September 18th - Picture Day
September 21st - School Board Meeting
October 1st and 2nd - No School; Teacher Inservice Days
Example calendar with dates pinned
 

PTO Reminders

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our September PTO Meeting. Watch for information about our "Bubble Fun Run" to support our PTO.
Blue Ball Elementary PTO September newsletter with sections for important info, upcoming events, and a librarian spotlight.
 

Excellence in Attendance

We are grateful to our families for prioritizing daily attendance and partnering with us to support each child’s learning. Consistent attendance helps learners build essential skills, stay connected to classroom instruction, and develop confidence as learners. Being present each day also provides meaningful opportunities to collaborate with peers, build friendships, practice teamwork, and feel a strong sense of belonging in our school community. When learners are here and engaged, they are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed—together.

Congratulations to the following classes that had 95% or better attendance last week: Mrs. Adam, Mrs. Gehman, Mrs. Lutz, Mrs. Musser, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Heckman, Ms. Duscha, Mrs. Jarratt, Mrs. Mergenthaler, Mrs. Noyes, Ms. Urban, Mr. Beebe, Ms. Gentile, Ms. Spahr, Mrs. Schultz, and Mrs. Williams.

If you have attendance questions or need to submit an absence note, please email the school office at bb_office@elanco.org. Just a friendly reminder that excuse cards/absence notes should be received within three school days of the absence.
 
Person using a laptop

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