MacArthur Elementary School

Dear MacArthur Families,

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you. Our students, families, teachers, and staff bring such joy, resilience, and kindness to our community every day—and for that, we are truly thankful.

May your holiday be filled with rest, laughter, good food, and meaningful moments with the people you love. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family and for all you do to support one another.

Have a Great Weekend,

Marian Buchko

Our 5th grade students had a magical morning at Crown Point High School as they enjoyed a special preview performance of The Wizard of Oz! It was such a joy to see their eyes light up as they peeked into the orchestra pit and watched the talented high school performers bring the beloved story to life in full costume. A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Flewelling and Mr. Woods for welcoming our students and making this memorable experience possible.

🎭 Tickets are sold out, however, don’t miss your chance to see the CPHS Holiday Christmas Spectacular in December!

26th-28th: Thanksgiving Break

1st: PTO Meeting @ 4:15pm

15th: PTO Santa Shop

22nd: Winter Break Begins

There are just a few angels left on our giving tree! Thank you to everyone who has already sponsored an angel—your generosity is truly lighting up the season. If you’re still looking for a way to spread a little extra cheer, we can always use food gift cards to support our angel families.

Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter!

Order your yearbook online today! Visit inter-state.com/order and use order code: 0261GK

Our next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, December 1st at 4:15pm in the MacArthur library. We hope to see you there!

We have a limited number of Crown Point blankets for sale. Cost is $25 per blanket. Please send cash or check made payable to MacArthur PTO in a sealed envelope with your child's name and teacher on it.

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

Our food services team remains committed to providing healthy meals that meet all requirements of the federal school lunch guidelines. Mrs. Milner and the cafeteria crew look forward to serving you hot lunches this school year.

Ice cream treats will be sold every day for $1.00.

Student Breakfast: $1.60 Student Lunch: $2.55

Please visit our website at https://www.cps.k12.in.us/district-departments/food-services for:

• Online payments for My MealTime

• Nutritional information for all products

• Free and reduced applications

• Birthday Treat Order Forms

• Allergy information (call us to help plan a menu if your child has dietary restrictions)

Free & Reduced Applications can be completed online at www.mymealtime.com.

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.

Stock up on your spirit wear! You’ll find gear and accessories with dozens of official designs on over three hundred items. Brands include companies like Under Armour, Nike, NorthFace, Ogio, and more. Visit www.cps.k12.in.us/spiritshop to find your school’s store.

Marian Buchko, Principal ext. 16001

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