Brecknock Family Newsletter

Posted Date: 03/23/26 (05:00 PM)

Brecknock Family Newsletter

March 2026

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Safe and Civil School Survey

We invite you to participate in the Safe and Civil Schools survey during the week of March 23–27.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us understand what we’re doing well and where we can continue to grow. The survey will guide us in improving areas such as school safety, students’ understanding of behavior expectations, and communication with families.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and support our school community.

Click Here To Take The Survey

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

This is a friendly reminder that parent-teacher conferences will take place this week on Thursday and Friday.

We look forward to meeting with you and your child to discuss their progress, celebrate their successes, and explore ways we can continue to support their growth. These conversations are a valuable opportunity for us to work together and ensure the best possible experience for your child.

Thank you for taking the time to connect with us—we appreciate your partnership and support!

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 March 3rd in the Library, and we’d love to see you there! 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.

2026 PSSA Dates

PSSAs will take place in April and May of this school year. for our learners in grades 3-5. The following are important dates to note:

April 21-23- English Language Arts (ELA)

April 28-29- Mathematics

April 30-May 1- Science (Gr. 5 only)

Adamstown Area Library Summer Reading program for 2026 features a variety of events for all ages, including drive-thru parties, play centers, and themed activities.

Spring Picture Day- March 31st!

Brecknock Elementary Spring Picture Day will be on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. In advance of the upcoming Picture Day, we also want to be clear that Picture Day is, and has always been, voluntary. If any parent or guardian wishes to opt their child out of the upcoming scheduled picture day, you may do so by contacting the main office and notifying our team of your intention. Thank you.

5th Grade Mixer- Volunteers Needed

Do you have a learner in 5th grade? Do you have your volunteer paperwork updated and submitted to ELANCO? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you can volunteer to assist with the 5th Grade Mixer! Please see below for information.

5th Grade Mixer Volunteer Flyer and QR Code

A flyer titled 'Helping Children Learn' with tips for parents from Brecknock Elementary School.

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Cross Jr. for Grades 4 and 5

Cross Jr. is a free afterschool program for learners in grades 4 and 5. Each learner will be matched with an adult mentor and together they will focus on building self-confidence, leadership skills, emotional resources, and having fun! Please see flyer for additional information.

Cross Jr. Mentor Program Flyer for Students in Grades 4 and 5

Cafeteria News

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

Kindergarten Registration 26-27 is Now OPEN!

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opened on February 1, 2026. We encourage families to spread the word. Additionally, we will hold an open house on the dates listed below, providing 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.

Community Resources

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

Parents As Teachers

Do you have a child aged 2 years or younger in your household? If so, please read about this free resource from the Parents as Teachers Community Action Partnership.

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.

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!