Don't Miss The Train!
Mr. Horne will be reading The Polar Express while our special guest, the conductor from Polar Express, acts it out with help from the students!
Students will also get to take home a souvenir Polar Express bell!
We hope to see you and your family there!
Plate-It-Forward
Wednesday, February 19
Broken Arrow receives 33% of the sales from 5:00-9:00 pm
Shawnee location only (11805 Shawnee Mission Pkwy)
Be sure to mention you are with Broken Arrow PTA
May 15, 2020
On Monday - two days of breakfast and lunch meals
On Wednesday - three days of breakfast and lunch meals
This change in service allows families and community members less human interaction, providing an additional measure of support in following current Stay at Home Orders, and limiting travel in the community.
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dates: March 24, 2020 - May 22, 2020
Location(s):
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Comanche Elementary, 8200 Grant St., Overland Park
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Rosehill Elementary, 9801 Rosehill, Lenexa
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Shawanoe Elementary, 11230 W. 75th St., Shawnee
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Hocker Grove Middle School, 10400 Johnson Dr., Shawnee
Children must be present to receive meals.
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No reservations are needed.
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Meals will be available for pick up outside the school front drive.
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Meals will be placed on a table for individual pick up.
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An adult accompanying children may pick up the meals for each child without all children needing to exit a vehicle.
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Please follow social distancing and avoid crowding when coming to the table.
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Students are allowed to walk to school to pick up a meal.
Meals are prepared by District Food Services staff and distributed following food safety and sanitary practices.
These meals are funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Plate-It-Forward
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
20% of sales for the day
can benefit our PTA!
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The backpack flyer or the image below must be shown
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All day! 10:30am - 9:00pm
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For online orders, use the code 304123 in the promo code box
Plate-It-Forward
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Broken Arrow receives 20% of the sales from 11AM-Midnight!
Be sure to mention you are with Broken Arrow PTA
Entries due October 16, 2019
Contact the PTA Reflections Chairs
Carol Henson or Sarah Koenig
with questions or for more information
Spirit Wear orders due August 23
The annual Broken Arrow Fun Run
is Friday, April 26, during school hours.
Donations can be made online today!
Please make sure to add your CHILD’S
NAME ON THE "NOTE TO MERCHANT"
so we can have an accurate count for
prizes.
Click here for the letter that went home with students.
Thank you,
The Fun Run Committee
Back-to-School Night -
Thursday, August 8 - 5:30-7:00pm
Meet teachers and other parents, sign up for PTA membership, explore clubs and activities, and drop off your school supplies in the classrooms from 5:30-7:00pm. Click here for more information.
Please take a look at the signup genius for upcoming events. If you are able to help, please consider signing up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848afaa29a3f58-broken1
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Monday, April 15 • Kindergarten Round Up • 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, April 16 • Skating Party • 6:00 pm
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Thursday, April 25 • PTA meeting • 6:00 pm
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Friday, April 26 • Walk-A-Thon • Time TBD
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Friday, May 10 • Cupcakes with Moms • 6:00 pm
Thank you so much,
Sarah Alberico
BAPTA President
Broken Arrow Elementary
Skate Nights
Tuesday, April 16 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Admission $5.00 per person
($1.50 traditional skate rental)
PTA membership, Birthday Billboard, Classroom Party Dues, and Direct Donation
Click here for the membership form. Return the completed form and payment with your student in their backpack folder.
Monday, October 16, 2019
25% of sales for the day
can benefit our PTA!
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At checkout tell them you're with Broken Arrow PTA
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Online orders CAN go towards the school fundraisers - just be sure to mention at pick up that you're with the school
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NO COUPONS can be used in combination with the fundraiser
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These are take & bake pizzas - you could get several and freeze them for later!
Dear Broken Arrow Families,
As we start the second semester of the year, the PTA has been hard at work planning events for the students and staff. In order to make these events happen, we need your help. We have already had to cancel events this year due to lack of volunteers. Please take a look at the signup genius and if you are able to help, please consider signing up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848afaa29a3f58-broken1
Second Semester Dates:
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Thursday, January 17 • PTA meeting • 6:30 pm
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Thursday, February 12 • Skating Party • 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, March 5 • Tyke Time • 9:00 am
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Thursday, March 7 • PTA meeting • 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, March 27 • Tyke Time • 1:30 pm
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Tuesday, April 9 • Fine Arts Festival • 6:00 pm
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Monday, April 15 • Kindergarten Round Up • 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, April 16 • Skating Party • 6:00 pm
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Thursday, April 25 • PTA meeting • 6:00 pm
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Friday, April 26 • Walk-A-Thon • Time TBD
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Friday, May 10 • Cupcakes with Moms • 6:00 pm
Thank you so much,
Sarah Alberico
BAPTA President
Broken Arrow Elementary School
5901 Alden Street
Shawnee, KS 66216
Phone: (913) 993-2300
Fax: (913) 993-2399
Attendance: (913) 993-2388
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Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominations
The Kansas Teacher of the Year Award recognizes and utilizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state. Its mission is to build and utilize a network of exemplary teachers who are leaders in the improvement of schools, student performance and the teaching profession.
This year the Shawnee Mission School District would love to get parent and community input as we select our candidates. Please utilize the link below to nominate a teacher at our school that deserves recognition.
The deadline for nominations is January 11, 2019.
Broken Arrow Elementary
Skate Nights
Tuesday, September 11 - 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, February 7 - 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, April 16 - 6:00-8:00pm
Admission $5.00 per person
($1.50 traditional skate rental)
PTA Reflections Entries
due October 15, 2018
The PTA Reflections program is an opportunity for your student to explore creativity in various art categories. We are looking for student entries, as well as parents interested in serving on the Reflections committee (marketing, collecting entries, setting up judging, planning awards and celebrations). Click here for more information.
From Principal Ryan Horne:
Welcome to Broken Arrow Elementary School!
We take great pride in our school and providing an exceptional school experience for our students and their families. Broken Arrow is a special place and that is a result of the people that make up our Broken Arrow Family: The amazing students, parents and staff.
It is never taken for granted you are entrusting Broken Arrow with your most valued asset. Please trust your child will have top-notch, compassionate educators supporting them every day.
As always, if you have any questions or needs please reach out to me as it is my job and passion to ensure that each child and their family receives an exceptional school experience - not just some days, but every day.
Mr. Horne
ryanhorne@smsd.org
Thursday, May 3
at 6:30 p.m.
in the
Broken Arrow Library
When you shop with Shutterfly or Tiny Prints,13% of each order will be donated to Broken Arrow.
Opening Night at Broken Arrow - Thursday, August 10
Meet teachers and other parents, enjoy FREE ice cream, sign up for PTA membership, explore clubs and activities, and drop off your school supplies in the classrooms from 5:00-7:00pm.
Broken Arrow Named an Apple Distinguished School
Posted October 26, 2016
The Shawnee Mission School District is pleased to announce that Briarwood, Broken Arrow, and Trailwood Elementary Schools have been recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2016–2018. These schools are being recognized for the ways they have used technology, provided through the district’s digital learning initiative, to transform education. Click here to view a webpage about the honor.
Link to article
Broken Arrow students celebrate ‘whirled peace’
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Shawnee Dispatch
Sprinkled across the sprawling entrance to Broken Arrow Elementary School, hundreds of colorful pinwheels spinned furiously in the early autumn breeze.
The small pinwheels, lodged into the grass, were the loving creations of the Broken Arrow student body, who made the art project in honor of the International Day of Peace last week.
Link to article
