Baron Elementary Family Newsletter
September 2025
Principal Message
We have had a wonderful start to the school year, and it has been such a joy to see our students settling into routines, building friendships, and showing excitement for learning. September is shaping up to be an exciting month, and we look forward to continuing the positive momentum together. One highlight on the calendar is our upcoming Elementary Movie Night—an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy a fun evening, and strengthen our school community. Thank you for your continued support as we partner to make this year a success!
Dr. Marrolli
Principal
Message From the Baron Elementary PTO
The first PTO meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Music Room. We hope to see you there!
Nurse Notes for September...
The mobile dentist is coming! Smile Pennsylvania Mobile Dentists will be at Baron Elementary on November 20, 2025, to provide free or low-cost dental care. Registration forms will be sent home with each child, or you can sign up online HERE should you want to take advantage of this opportunity.
4th Grade Parents- Instrumental Music Information Night
25th Annual MC Cross Country Run for Fitness-Tuesday, September 16th
In the spirit of the sport of cross county, family and friends are invited to cheer on their student at the 25th annual Manheim Central Run for Fitness at Elden Rettew Stadium. The Women’s Club of Manheim sponsors the event. The Health and Physical Education Department and Manheim Central Cross Country Teams coordinate and run the event.
Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade living in the Manheim Central School District are invited to participate. Each race is divided by grade level and gender. Kindergarten and 1st grade run a ¼ mile course and 2nd through 5th grades run a ½ mile course. The 6th grade this year will be running ¾ of a mile at the local event and a mile at the county race if they qualify. The top five runners in each race will advance to the Lancaster County Run for Fitness on Sunday, September 28th at Overlook park in Manheim Township. The Run for Fitness is a great opportunity to promote sportsmanship, fitness, and encouraging others.
Schedule
3:30-3:55 Sign-in for runners in Kindergarten - 4th Grade
3:40-4:10 Sign-in for runners in 5th- 6th Grade
4:00-5:15 Races! Beginning with Kindergarten and going in age-group order with a new race starting every 5-10 minutes. Last year we finished by 5:00 pm!
Food - Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Food stand benefits MC Cross Country. You can enjoy snacks at the race!
Free Registration - Register by completing the form below by Friday, September 13th. You can still sign up at the run on the day of the event.
Individual Awards & Traveling Trophy
All runners receive a ribbon for participation. The top five boys and girls in each grade advance to the Lancaster County Cross Country Championship. At the elementary level a trophy will be presented to the classroom that had the highest percentage of students participating in the run. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s physical education teacher.
Thank you,
MC K-6 PE/Health Teachers
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Arrival
- Doors open at 7:15.
- Car Rider Procedure- Please utilize the car rider loop. Please pull up to the staff members outside when dropping off students. Parents should remain in their vehicle.
Dismissal
- Walkers are dismissed at 2:10. Please wait for buses to load and depart before meeting your child at the front doors. If you are bringing a dog with you, please make sure the dog is leashed.
- Please send a note with your child if there is a change in their dismissal plan. This will ensure they are in the correct location for dismissal.
- Car Rider Procedure- Please enter the pick up line from Linden Street, not Gramby St. This will ensure students are at the correct numbers for pick up.
Baron Book Mobile
If you need to turn in any books from the Book Mobile, there is a box in the lobby to return books. Thank you!
Manheim Community Library Grand Opening
Important Information
Food Services - Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Apply online for the most rapid processing of your free/reduced lunch application!
Paper applications are also available in the school office!
Birthday Treats / Parties
Please be advised that edible birthday treats are not allowed to be brought to school. According to the MCSD Wellness Policy established by the School Board, NO OUTSIDE FOOD is allowed to be brought in to school and shared. Regular snacks for your child are acceptable.
LIbrary Quick Link
If you would like to view what books your child is taking out of the Library, please click this link.
Mark Your Calendar
September 2 – PTO Meeting (6:30) Music Room
September 11 – Elementary Back to School Night (6:00-8:00)
September 15- 4th Grade Instrument Information Parent Night (6:30) Middle School Auditorium
September 16- Run for Fitness (3:30) Stadium
September 18- Staff Professional Development- Students will have a 2hr delay schedule
September 26- PTO Movie Night (6pm) MS Fields
October 3 – Fall Picture Day
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Are you interested in volunteering in the classroom or at a school event? Would you like to chaperone a field trip?
All volunteers and chaperones need to have their clearances done and submitted to the school district.
You can now apply completely online to be a volunteer! Visit our website to complete the application process and submit your clearances. You will have the ability to track your application and view/download your clearances at any time. Please be sure to have your clearances available as you will need to upload them to the application before submitting.
