MacArthur Elementary School

We are proud to recognize Mrs. Kristin MacPherson as our Teacher of the Year. This honor reflects her outstanding dedication to student success and her commitment to creating a positive, engaging learning environment. Mrs. MacPherson consistently goes above and beyond to support students academically and emotionally, ensuring each child feels valued and encouraged. Her passion for teaching and strong connections with students and families make a lasting impact on our entire school community. We congratulate Mrs. MacPherson on this well-deserved recognition and thank ther for the difference she makes every day.

We are proud to recognize Nurse Jodi Kvachkoff as MacArthur's Employee of the Year. Nurse Jodi provides compassionate care each day to ensure the health and well-being of our students and staff. We congratulate Nurse Jodi on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for the care and commitment she shows every day.

We proudly celebrate Mrs. Florek’s dedication, leadership, and heart she brings to our school each and every day. Thank you for all you do.

13th: ILEARN Testing Begins for Grades 3-5

4th-8th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

15th: Kindy 500

22nd: Field Day & Burger Bash

29th: Last Day of School

We have some bittersweet news to share—our incredible secretary, Mrs. Wasserott, is retiring!

Mrs. Wasserott has been a part of our front office, greeting students and families each day with a warm smile and a kind word, for many, many years! She goes above and beyond in everything she does, always willing to help, support, and make everyone feel welcome. Her positivity, dedication, and genuine care for others have made a lasting impact on our entire school community.

Her time with us at MacArthur has come to an end, and she will be greatly missed by students, staff, and families alike. Please join us in wishing her all the best as she begins this well-deserved and exciting new chapter!

The MacArthur PTO Spring Flower Sale is underway! Orders are due by Thursday, April 23rd with delivery on Friday, May 1st. A variety of flowers are available inclduing hanging baskets. Order forms were sent home with your child this week!

Join the Team! (We promise we’re fun!) 🍎

We are officially opening nominations for our 2026-2027 PTO Board! If you want to have a direct impact on school events, teacher appreciation, and student programs, we need you.

Available Positions:

• Leadership: President & VP

• Organizers: Secretary & Treasurer

• Outreach: Membership Chair & Communications Coordinator

• Community: Volunteer Coordinator & Kindergarten/New Student Liaison

How to Apply: To be eligible for a board position, simply join the PTO and attend our next meeting! You can sign up here: https://www.macpto.com/join

Elections Held: May 18th

No prior experience is necessary—just a passion for our school community and a collaborative spirit!

This week our 2nd graders went to Buckley Homestead. They saw how the Buckley family lived in their log cabin, how they took care of their farm animals, and even got to see what school looked like back then!

Circumstances can change for families at any point during the school year, and support is always available. If your household situation has shifted, you may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Our cafeterias serve lunch AND breakfast daily.

Applications can be completed at any time and are quick and easy to fill out online through MealTime. Please know that all information related to your student’s free or reduced meal status is kept completely confidential.

We encourage you to apply if this resource could help your family. Visit http://www.mymealtime.com/apps or call our Food Service team at 219-663-3371 for more information.

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).

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