Eagle Express

Dear Arrowwood Families,

As we head into this well-deserved hiatus, I want to take a moment to express how incredibly proud I am of the progress our students have made since January. Their hard work, creativity, and energy have made our building come alive with excitement. Whether you are traveling, visiting family, or enjoying a "staycation" right here at home, I hope this week provides everyone in our community a chance to unplug, recharge, and enjoy some quality time with loved ones.

When we return to school, we move into a very important season for our Eagles. Starting April 8th, we will begin the M-STEP and MI-Access state assessments. While "testing" can sometimes feel a bit daunting, we like to view these assessments as a chance for our students to show off everything they’ve learned this year. These results help us understand how to better support our students and celebrate their growth as learners.

To help our students shine, we encourage you to focus on the "Big Three" during testing weeks:

• Be Present: Attendance is key! Being in school on time helps students stay relaxed and on track with their peers.

• Be Rested: A good night’s sleep is the secret weapon for focus and stamina.

• Be Encouraged: Remind your child that these tests are simply a snapshot of their skills. As long as they do their best, we are already proud of them.

Enjoy every minute of your break! We can’t wait to see those refreshed, smiling faces back in the building. Let’s finish this school year stronger than ever.

Make it a great break, Eagles!

• March 30th to April 6th Spring Break - No School
• April 7th PRIDE MSTEP Assembly
• April 8th M-STEP Testing ELA - 3rd and 4th Grade
• April 9th M-STEP Testing ELA - 5th Grade
• April 10th M-STEP Testing Math - 3rd and 4th Grade
• April 10th Popcorn Friday
• April 13th to 17th Spring Book Fair
• April 13th PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
• April 14th M-STEP Testing Math - 5th Grade
• April 15th Doughnuts with Grownups, 3rd Grade
• April 15th M-STEP Testing Science - 5th Grade
• April 16th Doughnuts with Grownups, 4th and 5th Grade
• April 16th M-STEP Testing Social Studies - 5th Grade
• April 16th Rosebush and Mize to Saginaw Art Museum Field Trip
• April 16th Spring Pictures
• April 16th Muylle and Rivera to Saginaw Art Museum Field Trip
• April 17th Saginaw Art Museum Visits Arrowwood - White and Tweddle
• April 24th PRIDE Assembly
• April 24th Popcorn Friday
• April 24th White and Tweddle to Saginaw Art Museum Field Trip
• May 8th Second Grade Transition Day
• May 8th Popcorn Friday
• May 11th PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
• May 19th Frost, Thompson and Selk to Bay City State Park
• May 20th Fifth Grade Celebration at WPMS, 5:30 PM
• May 22nd Csongradi and Mason to Bay City State Park
• May 22nd Fifth Grade Stardust Field Trip
• May 22nd Popcorn Friday
• May 28th Fifth Grade Color Run
• May 29th Last Day of School for Students

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The ultimate challenge is almost here, and we need your alliance on this journey! This April, our Eagles are taking on state assessments (M-STEP and MI Access). The best way you can support your favorite contestant is by making sure they are present, rested, and ready to show what they can do.

Here is the testing schedule for our grade-level tribes:

• 3rd & 4th Grade Tribe: April 8th & 10th (ELA & Math)

• 5th Grade Tribe: April 9th, 14th, 15th, & 16th (ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies)

To give every student the best possible environment to outwit, outstudy, and outshine this challenge, we ask that you avoid scheduling appointments or optional absences on these critical days.

With our whole tribe working together, we know our students will Believe, Achieve, and Soar! The tribe has spoken. Go Eagles!

For more information on the 2026 STCS Bond Proposal, visit www.stcs.org

Picture Day is Coming – Info + Offer Included

Lifetouch is celebrating 90 years of school photography in 2026, and we have operated with a single mission for each of those 90 years – to safely capture milestone moments for families to cherish.

We’re looking forward to Picture Day – and we hope you are as well! Protecting the integrity of your student’s data is our highest priority: click here to view our rigorous safety and security policies.

Lifetouch has always focused on the bigger picture: for 90 years, we've set the industry standard in student data privacy. You can – and should – expect that your child’s data is safe. Here are a few of the ways that Lifetouch safeguards your student’s information:

• SOC 2 and FERPA compliance
• Annual background checks for all photographers
• End-to-end image encryption
• Secure image processing and uploading
• In-house printing labs
• Secure photo access for families to view and order student images

Spring pictures are a fun opportunity for your students to showcase their personalities – and a fun opportunity for you to capture that memory forever.

To thank you for your participation, please use S26SPRING for 20% off orders of $34.99 or more!

If you have questions, please visit Lifetouch.com/support-us.

To order spring pictures, visit https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ and enter code EVTPS2HJ3 for Arrowwood's Picture Day.

Dear families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again. The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds.

Create an eWallet, and you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair - the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed! Here’s everything else you need to know about the Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/arrowwoodelementaryschool

Dates: April 13-17, 2026

Location: Library during school hours

More than ever, we need to get students reading. Studies prove* that children with more books at home have higher-level reading skills, and attain more years of education overall. Lastly, this is a great opportunity to be a Book Fair volunteer! When you give your time, it helps make our Fair an unforgettable reading experience where every purchase benefits our school directly.

Happy reading!

All meetings will happen at 5:30 PM in the Arrowwood Commons:

• April 13th
• May 11th

The PTO is looking for volunteers for multiple upcoming events and roles. Book Fair, Doughnuts with Grownups, and end of the year activities are coming up fast. If you are willing to volunteer for any of these activities or join the PTO leadership team, please reach out to arrowwoodPTO@stcs.org.

Dear Parents and Guardians of Future WPMS Students,

The White Pine Parent Council (WPPC) needs you for the 2026–2027 school year! We would love to invite you to join us at our April 14, 2026 WPPC meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the White Pine Media Center (Library).

Come learn more about what we do and how we support the students, teachers, and staff at White Pine Middle School. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents and see how you can get involved!

Looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we are seeking volunteers to help fill the following roles:

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• President

The WPPC is not a large time commitment. We meet once a month from September through May in the evening (we typically do not meet in December), and meetings usually last about 1–1½ hours. We will hold elections for the Vice President, Treasurer and President positions at the May 12, 2026, meeting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at WhitePineWPPC@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

Go Hawks!