MacArthur Elementary School

This past Thursday, we proudly welcomed 18 of our newest members into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) during a special induction ceremony. These 4th grade students were recognized for their outstanding commitment to scholarship, leadership, responsibility, and service within our school community. Their dedication to academic excellence and positive character makes us incredibly proud, and we look forward to seeing the many ways they will continue to lead and make a difference at MacArthur.

13th: Spring Pictures

21st: PTO Fun Fair

30th: Spring Break Begins

3rd: Spring Break Ends

13th: ILEARN Testing Begins for Grades 3-5

Our Kernel Krew popcorn sale has been rescheduled for Friday, March 13th. Students may continue bringing in $1 through next week to purchase a bag of popcorn. Thank you for supporting this fun treat for our students!

Crown Point Community School Corporation is thrilled to welcome the future class of 2039! If your child will be five years old on or before August 1, 2026, and you live in the district boundaries, we invite you to enroll for kindergarten online on February 24th.

More information is available on our website at www.cps.k12.in.us/kindergarten.

Our Lost and Found is currently overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and other items. If your child is missing something, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by the school to look for items. Any unclaimed belongings will be donated on Friday, March 13th, so please take a moment to check before then. Thank you for helping us reunite students with their lost items!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTP4TR7B. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Friday, March 13. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

March is Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the abilities, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month reminds us that disability doesn't define a person- their character, skills, and passions do.

Throughout history and today, many remarkable people with disabilities have achieved extraordinary success and made lasting impacts on the world. Many of us wouldn't even know about their disabilities unless they shared their stories! Here are just a few inspiring examples:

• Stevie Wonder : Blind musician and 25 time Grammy Award winner
• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson : Actor and producer with dyslexia
• Michael J. Fox : Actor and Parkinson's disease advocate
• Frida Kahlo : Iconic artist who created powerful work despite chronic pain and disability
• Stephen Hawking : Renowned physicist with ALS who revolutionized our understanding of the universe

These individuals remind us that abilities come in many forms. A disability doesn't limit someone's potential. It's often their determination, creativity, and unique perspective that help them excel.

This March, I encourage you to:

• Recognize and celebrate the various talents in our school community
• Challenge assumptions about what people with disabilities can achieve
• Learn from the stories of successful people with disabilities
• Support and include classmates with disabilities

We are excited to invite our students and families to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge! This fun and meaningful program encourages students to stay active while learning how to keep their hearts, bodies, and brains healthy. Families can sign up by downloading the AHA Schools app or visiting heart.org/schools to join our school team and take part in the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by tracking 60 minutes of activity each day. Students will also complete Finn’s Mission, where they can learn important lifesaving skills like Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke. Students who choose to participate can help make a difference by collecting donations that support children with heart conditions. We encourage all families to sign up and join us in building healthy habits while helping others!

Families may access student account information through PowerSchool at:

https://cpcsc.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Credit card payments can be made online by logging into your parent PowerSchool account and selecting the “Balance” tab. (Please note that the PowerSchool app does not support payments.) Payments may also be made in person by cash, check, or money order made payable to MacArthur Elementary.

Crown Point Community Schools officially report grades at the end of each semester so that students have a longer time to demonstrate what they know and can do. Our focus is on mastery learning and supporting a growth mindset in our learners.

The end of the third 9 weeks is Friday, March 13, 2026. While parents can always monitor their child's progress through our Buzz Learning Management System, this review period at the end of the 9 weeks is a great opportunity to assess how your child is doing. There will still be plenty of time to ask for help if needed, complete work, and bring grades up before the end of the semester when grades are finalized. If you have not yet verified your email address in Buzz, this is an important step to ensure that you are receiving all relevant alerts and information about your child’s progress. Instructions for accessing Buzz are linked here. The end of the semester is May 29, 2026.

Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher if you have any questions about their progress or to learn more about how you can partner with us to support your child’s academic development.

• President - Stephanie Heim
• Vice President - Amy Harvey
• Secretary - Lissette Martinez- Kadisak
• Treasurer - Katie Santostefano
• Volunteer Coordinator - Open Position
• Communications Coordinator-Open Position

This is a friendly reminder that breakfast is served daily at MacArthur from 8:15–8:45 a.m. Students are welcome to arrive during this time to enjoy a healthy start to their day before instruction begins.

We look forward to seeing our students bright and ready to learn!

Breakfast: $1.60
Lunch: $2.55
Ice cream treats: $1.00 (available daily)

Visit our Food Services webpage for online My MealTime payments, nutritional information, free and reduced meal applications, birthday treat order forms, and allergy support (please call us to plan for dietary restrictions).

We know circumstances can change for families throughout the school year. This is a reminder that you can apply for free/reduced lunches at any time in the year. Applications are available online at www.mealtimeapps.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to our food services team at 219-663-3371.

You may choose to purchase birthday ice cream treat tickets for your child’s class, which will allow your child’s classmates to select a special treat from our birthday choices at lunch!

$1.00 Birthday Tickets allow students to choose an ice cream treat for their class to be eaten in the cafeteria at lunchtime.

This form, ALONG WITH PAYMENT, must be completed ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of your child's birthday.

Laura Florek, Assistant Principal ext. 16003

Carla Gard, Treasurer ext. 16000

Kim Wasserott, Secretary ext. 16002

Jodi Kvachkoff, Nurse ext. 16081

Email: mbuchko@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://mac.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 12900 Fairbanks Street, Cedar Lake, IN, USA
Phone: 219-662-3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maccpcsc