Dear Blackwood Families,
Earlier today, our students and staff evacuated the building due to the smell of gas isolated to the immediate area surrounding the boiler room. This event occurred after the building regained power, due to a situation elsewhere in the community. Emergency responders quickly arrived and determined the cause of the smell. Within a matter of minutes, we were cleared by the Fire Department to re-enter the building.
Thankfully, this was the full extent of the issue, and no one was in danger at any point. We had to modify the building schedule to ensure that all students received their lunch.
We are very proud of how calmly and responsibly our students and staff followed all procedures.
We want to assure you that everyone is safe. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our school community safe and strong.
Educationally Yours,
Mr. Jacob Lessman, M.Ed.
Principal
Earlier today, our students and staff evacuated the building due to the smell of gas isolated to the immediate area surrounding the boiler room. This event occurred after the building regained power, due to a situation elsewhere in the community. Emergency responders quickly arrived and determined the cause of the smell. Within a matter of minutes, we were cleared by the Fire Department to re-enter the building.
Thankfully, this was the full extent of the issue, and no one was in danger at any point. We had to modify the building schedule to ensure that all students received their lunch.
We are very proud of how calmly and responsibly our students and staff followed all procedures.
We want to assure you that everyone is safe. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our school community safe and strong.
Educationally Yours,
Mr. Jacob Lessman, M.Ed.
Principal
5th Grade Signs
Pick up will be Monday 5/18 from 4-6 pm. If there are any questions, kindly email blackwoodpto@gmail.com. There are limited stock extras available. Thank you!
Pick up will be Monday 5/18 from 4-6 pm. If there are any questions, kindly email blackwoodpto@gmail.com. There are limited stock extras available. Thank you!
Blackwood Elementary School is conducting a series of spring school climate surveys to gain a full understanding of how our staff, students, and families perceive and feel about our school. Below, is a link to a voluntary survey regarding the climate of Blackwood Elementary School. Your answers are anonymous and confidential. The answers we receive will be examined and reflected upon to assist us in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the school's overall environment.
INCENTIVE OFFER: As an added incentive, every family who completes a survey will have their child entered into a raffle to win a prize at the next Spirit Day! Simply send your child's teacher a screenshot of the survey completion message to enter them into the prize drawing. Only one entry per student.
We thank you for your participation. Click the following link to respond to the survey: https://forms.gle/7s2WqRtzp6vaf4CB6
INCENTIVE OFFER: As an added incentive, every family who completes a survey will have their child entered into a raffle to win a prize at the next Spirit Day! Simply send your child's teacher a screenshot of the survey completion message to enter them into the prize drawing. Only one entry per student.
We thank you for your participation. Click the following link to respond to the survey: https://forms.gle/7s2WqRtzp6vaf4CB6
REMINDER: The Blackwood Elementary PTO is proud to host Muffins with My Lady, for those who reserved tickets in advance! Tomorrow, Friday, May 8th from 7:30AM-8:00AM in the Cafeteria.
On Friday, May 8th, Blackwood Elementary School will be having a SPIRIT DAY for our hometown teams- the Flyers and the 76ers! Students are invited to wear their Flyers or 76ers gear or team colors to school to show their support for our Philadelphia teams! Go Flyers! Go 76ers!
A Message from Our School Library Teacher, Ms. Lontz-
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, Art Night is coming on Thursday May 14th from 6:00-7:30pm!
We will also be having our very first BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) Book Fair from Wednesday, May 13th (Day 5) through Wednesday, May 20th (Day 4) and you will be able to come and shop with your child from 6:00-7:00pm during Art Night if you would like.
Please be on the lookout for the BOGO Book Fair flyers and attached letters, which will be coming home with your child during their next library class.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, Art Night is coming on Thursday May 14th from 6:00-7:30pm!
We will also be having our very first BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) Book Fair from Wednesday, May 13th (Day 5) through Wednesday, May 20th (Day 4) and you will be able to come and shop with your child from 6:00-7:00pm during Art Night if you would like.
Please be on the lookout for the BOGO Book Fair flyers and attached letters, which will be coming home with your child during their next library class.
Get ready to celebrate “May the 4th Be With You” at school! Students are invited to show their love for all things Star Wars by wearing their favorite themed attire on May 4th. Whether you’re representing the Jedi, the Sith, or your favorite droid, join in the fun and help us make the day out of this galaxy. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity—may the Force be with you!
Just a reminder to all who registered, tomorrow (Thursday) night is the Build-a-Buddy Event sponsored by the PTO. The event starts at 6:00pm in the Blackwood Elementary School Cafeteria. This is a pre-order event ONLY. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We look forward to seeing everyone who registered for the event tomorrow!
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY 4/23/2026
If you choose to allow your child to participate in Take your Child to Work Day, please be reminded that it will be considered an excused absence only if your child returns with a letter from the employer (on letterhead) stating your child participated.
If you choose to allow your child to participate in Take your Child to Work Day, please be reminded that it will be considered an excused absence only if your child returns with a letter from the employer (on letterhead) stating your child participated.
Blackwood Elementary School is excited to announce that ART NIGHT will be May 14th from 6:00-7:30pm. Come and join us in viewing some wonderful artwork developed by your student. Refreshments will be available compliments the PTO.
The Blackwood Elementary PTO is proud to host Muffins with My Lady! SPOT ARE LIMITED! Friday, May 8th from 7:30AM-8:00AM in the Cafeteria.
Blackwood elementary is now on Instagram!
Good afternoon. No CHAMPS clubs today. Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! School will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FORM IS FRIDAY, 4/3
"Build A Buddy" Hosted by Blackwood PTO on April 30th.
Pre-Orders ONLY. See flyer for more details.
"Build A Buddy" Hosted by Blackwood PTO on April 30th.
Pre-Orders ONLY. See flyer for more details.
Thank you Blackwood Elementary School Families! The Fun Run was a HUGE success!
"Build A Buddy" Hosted by Blackwood PTO on April 30th.
Pre-Orders ONLY. See flyer for more details.
Nothing Bundt Cakes orders placed with the PTO will be available for pick up this Friday, March 27th between 4 and 6 pm at Blackwood Elementary School.
The PTO's School Store will be this Friday! Help support our PTO and all the FABULOUS things they do for Blackwood Elementary School!
It's Scholastic Book Fair time at Blackwood Elementary!
Your child will be able to shop during his or her library class from Friday, March 20th-Friday, March 27th.
If you have not yet volunteered to help your child's class shop and would like to, please click on the following link.
Book Fair Volunteer Signups- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AAEAB2BA0FA7-55364930-spring#/
If you want to set up an ewallet or donate to Share the Fair, please go to our Book Fair Homepage.
Thanks so much for all you do and happy shopping!
Your child will be able to shop during his or her library class from Friday, March 20th-Friday, March 27th.
If you have not yet volunteered to help your child's class shop and would like to, please click on the following link.
Book Fair Volunteer Signups- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AAEAB2BA0FA7-55364930-spring#/
If you want to set up an ewallet or donate to Share the Fair, please go to our Book Fair Homepage.
Thanks so much for all you do and happy shopping!
This is your last chance to log on to MyBooster.com and support Blackwood Elementary in Blackwood Fun Run! Enter donations by TONIGHT to earn prizes. Thanks for your support!
