Arbor Park Weekly Update
A BIG thank you!
Morning Drop-Off Note
If your K–2 student arrives after 8:10, or is arriving right around that time, please have them enter through the gym doors. The K–2 entrance locks right at 8:10, and we want to make sure students can get into the building without having to wait outside.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are just a few weeks away! If you haven’t heard from your child’s teacher yet, you’ll be hearing from them soon. These conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, talk about how things are going, and work together to support your child’s success this year.
Lockdown Drill
Next Wednesday, alongside local law enforcement, we’ll hold a Hold/Secure/Lockdown safety drill at school. These drills are simply one of the ways we prepare our students and staff to respond calmly and confidently if we ever need to. Our goal is for every student to know that the adults at school are here to keep them safe and that they can feel secure while they’re with us. We’ll keep the drill age-appropriate, and there is nothing families need to do to prepare.
Yearbooks
The yearbook order form is attached to this week’s update. Just a reminder that yearbook orders are separate from school picture orders, so you’ll need to use this form if you’d like to purchase a yearbook.
A Quick Reminder for Visitors
Just a reminder that all adults and guests visiting Arbor Park need to check in at the office when they arrive. For everyone's safety, visitors should enter through the gym doors and stop in the office to sign in before heading anywhere else in the building.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and making sure we know who is in the building!
📅 Dates to Know
September 25 - No School
September 30 - Hold/Secure/Lockdown Drill
October 5-9 - Arbor Park Health Screenings (dental, height, weight, hearing)
October 1 - PTO Meeting @ DF Library
October 12 - School Board Meeting @ North
October 14 & 15 - Early Out for Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 16 - No School
October 19 - No School
October 23 - Picture Retakes @ Arbor Park
October 23 - Report Cards sent home
📱 Stay Connected
Follow us on social media for fun pictures and updates from day-to-day life at Arbor Park!
➡️ Twitter link
💬 If You Suspect Bullying
At Arbor Park, student safety and belonging matter deeply to us. If your child shares something that sounds like bullying — or if you see signs that concern you — please let us know. We take every report seriously. Here are several ways to report a concern:
Start with Your Child’s Classroom Teacher
Your child’s teacher is often the best first step and can quickly look into concerns.
Contact Our School Counselors
Emily Coartney
📧 emily.coartney@blairschools.org
Reach Out to Our Teacher Leader
Kelli McCartney
📧 kelli.mccartney@blairschools.org
Contact the Principal
Kyle Johnson
📧 kyle.johnson@blairschools.org
Submit an Online Report
You may also complete our online reporting form here:
🔗 Safe2Help Anonymous Reporting
🔗 BCS Bullying and Harassment Online Reporting
If you’re unsure where to start, you can always call the school office at (402) 426-2735, and we’ll make sure your concern gets to the right person.
Our goal is not just to respond to problems, but to teach skills, repair harm, and ensure every student feels safe, respected, and valued at Arbor Park. If something doesn’t feel right, please speak up — we’re here to help.