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Blue Ball Elementary School

Empowering Learners as Global Thinkers and Producers

October 4, 2026

Posted Date: 10/04/26 (05:30 PM)


October 4, 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. 
 

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. October’s calendar features an spider theme. Please return September calendars this week. Be sure your child's name and teacher is on the calendar. 
A colorful October 2026 calendar page with spider facts, a cutout puppet activity, and holiday markers.
 

Upcoming Events

October 5th - School Board Meeting
October 6th - PTO Meeting
October 9th - Bubble Fun Run
October 12th - No School; Teacher Inservice Day
October 19th - School Board Meeting
October 28th - End of 1st Marking Period

Example calendar with dates pinned
 

Safety Mentor Recognition

Safety Mentors are nominated for recognition at our School Board Meetings. Congratulations to our August Safety Mentors of the Month Thank you to the teachers who recognized them for "Doing for Others".
Two young girls proudly stand together holding up certificates inside a room.
A teacher and a young girl stand smiling in front of a blue and white school mascot logo.
 

PTO Reminders

Our October PTO meeting is this week on Tuesday at 6 PM. We hope you can join us!
 

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. Gehman, Mrs. Lutz, Mrs. Musser, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Heckman, Ms. Duscha, Mrs. Mergenthaler, Mrs. Noyes, Mrs. Roche, Ms. Urban, 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.
 

Future Kindergarten Learners

See the flyer below to request a Ready for Kindergarten Pack. Call 717-354-1543 or scan the QR code to request one.
An informational flyer from Eastern Lancaster County School District detailing Ready for Kindergarten Fall Packs for children turning 5 before September 1, 2027.
 

Community Resource

See below for information on CrossNet's Winter Coat Program.
A flyer for a Winter Coat Program by CrossNet Ministries, featuring details about coat distribution, activities, and a QR code.
 
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