Copy of Brecknock Family Newsletter January 2026

Posted Date: 01/28/26 (04:00 PM)

Brecknock Family Newsletter

February 2026

Brecknock Elementary School and School Busses

Potential School Consolidation

The ELANCO School Board is currently exploring various options for school consolidation.

The next Elementary Facility Planning will be discussed at the Brecknock PTO meeting on February 3rd. We will meet in the cafeteria.

Comm. of Whole Agenda

STEM Fair 2026

Hand Washing Is Important!

Our school nurse, Sara Marion, spent time visiting with our younger students to talk about the importance of handwashing. She explained when to wash your hands, how to wash them properly, and even shared a fun and engaging demonstration using a black light to show how germs can spread. The students really enjoyed the lesson and learned valuable skills to help keep themselves and others healthy.

Parent Portal Updates

At the time of writing this, 98% of our families have completed their update. Please help us reach 100% as soon as possible.

Please use the Parent Portal link below to complete this task. You are welcome to come to the office and we can happily assist you! Thank you for addressing this matter promptly, as it helps us keep your child safe. Keeping your child’s information up to date ensures that they can participate in extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music groups, field trips, and other after-school events.

PowerSchool Parent Portal

PTO News

PTO meetings will be held at our school and virtually, on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Our next meeting will be on February 3rd in the Cafeteria, and we’d love to see you there! Dr. Snopkowski will be visiting this meeting to give a presentation on the possible school consolidation plan. Also, here is a link to view our year-at-a-glance document.

Attention Parents & Caretakers! Get connected with the Brecknock PTO via QR codes for parent folder, Instagram, and Facebook.

Cafeteria News

Please find the attached February cafeteria menu. Breakfast is FREE for all learners. Families who qualify for reduced-price meals will also receive free lunches.

Community Resources

Please see below for an organized list of available Community Resources.

Pre-Order Your School Yearbook

2025-2026 Yearbooks

Below is the information needed to Pre-Order a Brecknock Yearbook for the 2025-2026 School Year. You will also be able to order in the Spring.

Kindergarten Registration Opens February 1, 2026

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open on February 1st, 2026. Please help spread the word. Additionally, we will be holding an open house on the dates listed below to give families an opportunity to visit our campus.

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Flyer

Poster for the ELANCO Kindergarten Open House hosted by Eastern Lancaster County School District.

Bulldog 200 Club

Here at school we have a Positive Behavior System, The Bulldog 200 Club. Adults in the building have tickets that they can award to learners who are going above and beyond in displaying our three big rules: Being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

The following learners earned tickets in the month of January:

Den Marianchuk

Kayla Vizcarra

Axl Copeland

Asher Fisher

Rowan Messner

Chase Krick

Anna Murphy

Matthew Books

Norman Martin

Daisy Monderewicz

Mason Baxter

Noah Books

Gianna Crone

Ezequiel Rivera Colon

Jeremiah Kurtz

Joel Stefan

Mandy Horning

Mikaila Hoover

Raegan Longacre

Hero Hall of Fame Recipients- January

Each month teachers nominate learners who are showing the trait of the month. For the month of January, learners were working on Perseverance. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

The following learners earned Hall of Fame Certificates:

Fred Nurnberg

Adelyn Bloomer

Wren Rettew

Makenzie Dubok

Josh Kurtz

Clint Good

Olivia McNabb

Grace Martin

Cameron Bernecker

Arya Messner

Harper Wenger

Chase Miller

Airabella Warfel

Brooklyn Folk

Lauren Kurtz

Beckett Fry

Da'Vina Johnson

Marilyn Lusengya

Anna Murphy

Arianna Dillon

Norman Martin

Amani Gideon

Claire Marion

Gemma Porter

Liam Zappo

Patience Ramazani

Madeleine Kunkle

Mikayla Keller

Tegan Jackson

Jacob Deets

Melanie Vargas

Aidan Gensemer

Annabelle Matt

Brayden Martin

Kenzie Pokrop

Caleb Good

Emmit Baldwin

Jack Kelly

Open Positions

The Substitute Teaching Service (STS) is hiring paraprofessionals, personal care assistants, food service assistants, and lunch monitors. Please reach out if you are interested in joining our team!

Car Rider Information

If you plan to pick up or drop off your student at school, please use the parking lot on the right-hand side. The correct procedure is to follow the roadway to the roundabout and then line up through the back parking lot. This will significantly reduce the number of cars on the main road.

It is important to wait your turn in line and follow the loop, as there are many students entering and exiting vehicles. Please do not cut across the center of the loop after you have loaded or unloaded your vehicle; instead, pull all the way through the loop to exit the parking lot.

Additionally, please remember to call or send a note informing us that you will be picking up your student. Any student without a note will be sent home on the bus. Thank you!