Short Message from Mrs. Stroud
Dear Whirlwind Families,
The weather was not a friend of ours in January! Snow days are fun every now and then, but not all in a row. I hope you enjoyed some time building snowmen, drinking hot chocolate, or having family game night. We have a few more AMI days to use if needed. AMI packets should be kept in your child's backpack, please do not remove them until they are needed. I appreciate having the opportunity to make up face-to-face instruction with our students throughout the semester.
I challenge your family to do a random act of kindness, love and/or friendship every day this month. Maybe family members take turns, you plan acts of kindness together, or each family member plans their own. Here are a few ideas: call a friend and tell them how much they mean to you, write a note to someone that you look up to, greet someone you don't know with a smile, leave a treat for the mailman, donate items to David's Cupboard, help a neighbor, etc. It doesn't have to be hard, just make an extra effort to spread kindness.
Congratulations to Mrs. Petty, 1st grade teacher, on birth of her third daughter! We are excited to have another Whirlwind in the family!
Have a wonderful February!
Congratulations to Mrs. Cooper
The Missouri Music Educators Association recently recognized Band Director Julie Cooper for 26 years of teaching. Twenty-three of those years have been in Archie. #ArchieStrong
Hats, Gloves and Coats
Just a reminder to label hats, gloves and coats this winter season! The temperature can change rapidly this time of year, please send a coat daily.
Contact Andrea Stottlemyre at astottlemyre@archie.k12.mo.us or (816)293-5312 x.129
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Miranda Bridges at abridges@archie.k12.mo.us or (816)293-5312 x.126 if your family needs assistance with winter clothing.
MS/HS YEARBOOK ORDERS
MS/HS yearbooks are still on sale! The elementary deadline has passed. To order online, click on the link for your child's school. Orders can also be dropped off at the school office or to Mrs. Kendra Parker in the library. Checks made out to the Archie School District or cash will be accepted. Please be sure to list your student's name and teacher/grade level when dropping off. Name stamping is available for secondary students.
ALERT: Senior ads are now available for purchase until April 3rd! Click the link below to design yours today. Don't forget to buy your student's yearbook before April 28th!
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/archie_high_school_buy_yearbook_1501/P95a20h63j1S9923z6I82Te0
Parents as Teachers (PAT) Events
- Thursday, February 8th
- Playdate @ Archie School, 11:15a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Monday, February 12th
- Stretch 'N Grow Night, 6-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28th- Thursday, February 29th
- Screenings for any 3 & 4 year old
- Required if you plan to attend Archie Preschool in 2024
Details and Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0945AFAB28A7FD0-47404297-archies
Check out the Archie Parents as Teachers Facebook page or the Archie Events page for additional details.
Event for Whirlwind Teens on February 10th!
It's less than a month away! Teen Night 2024 is coming together and will be a HUGE event, provided for FREE for all Archie 6th-12th graders!
We would like to have a solid number so we know how many of our friends will be present!!!!!!
** Note this is for our teens, not elementary.
Please sign-up using the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh3ETtGlTqFXzxaVtOrmvf_XePxGC5hwvL3l3SVak27wrjZQ/viewform
PTO Update
The PTO Playground Project is underway. The new swings are ready for installation, we just need a bit of warm weather! This is a project that our PTO is determined to complete by updating this space for our students to enjoy. If you are interested in making a direct donation, please click on the link below: