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.

Families are invited to join with us in discovering the fun of the Winter Olympics by participating in our BBES 2026 Winter Olympics Medals Graph. This activity encourages your family to graph the medals that the US wins and another country of your choice. After the Olympics are over, your family can compare the two countries. Return completed packets to school for a special prize. Paper copies will be sent home with your child or you can print from the link above.

Book Bingo Challenge papers can continue to be completed and turned in as well!

Our character trait for the month of February is Honesty. Honesty is being truthful is what you say and do. We invite you to browse the Honesty Family Newsletter. Throughout the month, staff will be looking for learners who are striving to exhibit honesty. These learners will be recognized at the end of February.

We are grateful to our families for sharing your children each day as we grow and learn together. When students attend school consistently, they not only strengthen essential skills in reading, writing, and math, but also benefit from collaboration with peers—sharing ideas, building teamwork, and forming lasting friendships. Being together nurtures social development and fosters a sense of belonging that enriches the learning experience. When everyone is present, we grow stronger, more confident, and better prepared for success—together.

Congratulations to Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4. You had 95% or better attendance this past week!

Congratulations to our weekly pizza winners. These learners have had an average daily attendance of 95% or more. We are gradeful for DiMaria's Pizza and Italian Kitchen for their continued support.