November 15, 2026

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. 

Thank you to all of our amazing families who took the time to meet with your child’s teacher during conferences. Your partnership, support, and willingness to work together make a meaningful difference in each child’s growth. We appreciate the time you shared, the questions you asked, and your continued commitment to helping your child build academic, social, and personal skills.

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. November's calendar features Friendship Soup.  Be sure your child's name and teacher is on the calendar. Paper copies will also come home this week. Final call for any October calendars!

Math Challenge #3 is due on November 19th.  You can access answers under the Current Math Challenge link here. 

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, Mrs. Sweitzer, Ms. Ducha, Mrs. Jarratt, Mrs. Mergenthaler, Mrs. Noyes, Mrs. Roche, Mr. Beebe, Ms. Gentile, 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.