Arcadia Stars Newsletter

Although we have had several snow days, we have officially settled back into our routines after the Winter break, and the classrooms are buzzing with energy! We have just concluded midyear assessments, and report cards will be coming home with students in the next couple weeks.

As we wrap up January, I wanted to share a few quick reminders for our school community during these chilly months:

• Bundle Up: Please ensure your child comes to school with a coat, hat, and gloves. We go outside for recess whenever the temperature allows!

• The Lost & Found: Our Lost & Found collection has grown significantly this month. Please encourage your child to check for missing items, or feel free to stop by and ask to take a look.

• Health & Attendance: We know "bug season" is upon us. Thank you for keeping children home when they have a fever, but prioritizing attendance when they are healthy. Every day of learning counts!

Thank you for your continued partnership. Here is to a fantastic February ahead!

Reminder: No School for students on Monday, February 2nd!

Wishing Blessings, Peace, and Joy,

Meaghan O. Timmons

Principal, Arcadia

"It's our job to keep the school safe. It's your job to help keep it safe."

We would like to welcome Ms. Catie West to the Arcadia Staff Team! She is Arcadia's new Home Support Specialist. Ms. West will be working with families to support students' attendance. She will assist families by reaching out with phone calls, home visits, and creating attendance improvement plans. She will also be working with students by checking on daily attendance at school, running positive attendance support plans, and building relationships and community here at Arcadia! Welcome Ms. West!

• Students with 90% or higher attendance for the first half of school will receive a treat next week!
• Students with 90% or higher attendance will receive an invitation to a Glow Dance party in May!

Work with your student to ensure they are coming to school daily and staying all day to learn! Attendance Matters. All Day, Every Day!

Important Dates:

• Arcadia Literacy Night is Wednesday, February 25th from 5:00PM - 6:30PM.
• No School for Students February 2nd.
• PTO: February Candy Grams - Students will be able to order candy grams soon. More details to come!
• Yearbooks are on sale! Our school order code is 0323DE. Here is a link: https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/0323DE

Community In Schools:

• We’re hosting an additional spring shoe ordering and fitting session on March 2nd. Ordering opens this week — the ordering link is below and paper reminder flyers will be sent home next week. Ordering will be primarily electronic; if you need help ordering, contact Ms. Katrina White. Ordering Opens January 22nd and closes 6pm February 10th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

• Through our partnership with Loaves & Fishes and Communities in Schools, we provide Weekend Food Packs that include snack items and easy‑to‑prepare foods. Many families are already enrolled. If your family is new and needs to be added, please contact Ms. Katrina.

February 2nd: No School for students

February 9th- 13th: Spirit Week

February 11th: Student Count Day

February 17th: PTO Meeting in the library

February 16th: Field Trip for K, 1st, and 2nd - Around America performance

February 24th: Field Trip All Grades (K-5th) Pilobolus is a Fungus Performance

February 25th: Literacy Night at Arcadia: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 5:00PM - 6:30PM

February 27th: No School - Midwinter Break

March 8th: Daylight Savings

March 4th: PEEP and Kindergarten Orientation for the 2026-2027 School Year

March 19th: No School for Students

March 20th: No School for Students

March 25th: Spring Conferences 4PM - 8PM

March 25th: First Grade Field Trip to the Kalamazoo Public Library - Be sure to have your student to school on time!

March 26th: Spring Conferences 12PM - 8PM

March 30th - April 3rd: Spring Break/No School

April 6th: School Resumes

April 21st: PTO Meeting in the library

May 19th: PTO Meeting in the library

May 6th: 4th and 5th Grade Choir Performance

May 7th: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Music Performance

May 20th: 2nd and 3rd Grade Music Performance

• Communication Folders -These are plastic folders that go home with your student daily and/or weekly, which will hold hands outs, homework, and information.
• Arcadia Stars Monthly Newsletter - Electronically sent via email and texts, and posted on the Arcadia Website Page
• Arcadia Website Page: https://arcadia.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
• Arcadia PTO Facebook Page:
• KPS Website: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
• Phone Calls and Texts: You will receive phone calls and/or texts from both the principal, teachers, and the KPS district with updates and reminders.
• Emails
• Grade-Level Newsletters from teachers
• Google Classroom- Teachers that use Google Classroom will post and share assignments and information about their classroom.

• Secretaries:

  Ms. Bridget Sykes: sykesbd@kalamazoopublicschools.net

  Mrs. Elexa Ferrera: ferreraem@kalamazoopublicschools.net

• Principal, Meaghan Timmons: timmonsmo@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Email: timmonsmo@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Website: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Domain/10
Location: 932 Boswell Lane, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Phone: 269-337-0530
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Secretaries:

Ms. Bridget Sykes: sykesbd@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Mrs. Elexa Ferrera: ferreraem@kalamazoopublicschools.net