Arcadia Stars Newsletter

"It's our job to keep the school safe. It's your job to help keep it safe."

Dear Arcadia Star Families,

We sincerely appreciate our families for joining us at the Open House at Arcadia Elementary! It was a fantastic chance to connect, foster relationships, and explore our classrooms and school facility. Thank you once more for being there!

Our learners are showing remarkable efforts in the classrooms as we maintain our emphasis on keeping them engaged in their lessons. They are being given the chance to read, write, speak, listen to texts, build, and create. We take pride in the dedication displayed by our students!

Mark your calendars! Arcadia's Carnival is coming up on October 29th!

Wishing Blessings, Peace, and Joy,

Meaghan O. Timmons

Principal, Arcadia

Picture Day

October 2nd is picture day!

Parent Teacher Conferences for Fall

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on:

November 5th: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM

November 6th: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Conference slips will be coming home to families. More details to come.

First Grade Field Trip to the Kalamazoo Public Library

Thank you to our partnership with the Kalamazoo Public Library! Our first graders will take a field trip to the KPL to check out books!

Who: First Grade Students

When: September 19th

Time: 9:15- 10:45 AM

Be sure to fill out your student's permission slip form. They will be sent out next week.

Kalamazoo Public Mobile Library visits Arcadia Kindergarteners!

The KPL's mobile library will be visiting Arcadia's kindergarten, and they will each choose a book to keep!

When: October 13th, 2025

Think! Energy Program will visit 4th and 5th graders

The Think! Energy program will visit our 2nd and 4th graders at Arcadia on September 30th.

AT: Academically Talented Program

The KPS Academically Talented program will begin on September 15th. Students will take a bus to Lincoln Elementary each Wednesday morning, and they will return to Arcadia around 12:30 PM. The district is sending letters to families of qualifying students.

Fun Run at Arcadia- PTO Fund Raiser

Our annual PTO sponsored Fun Run will take place on October 1st!

Where: Arcadia Elementary

When: October 1st

Students will be given an opportunity to raise money from sponsors, who will sponsor students running our track course. It not only raises funds for our students and school, it also encourages students to develop healthy habits, adopt a "get up and go" attitude, and build community at Arcadia. More details to come! Thank you for helping supporting our school!

Goals:

To include the entire Arcadia school family in a fun fitness event.
To make this a MAJOR PTO fundraiser so we can avoid trinket sales.
To raise funds needed to maintain PTO sponsorship of classroom supplies, 5th Grade Camp, & Events.

Student Tasks:

Have a TON OF FUN! All students get to run even if they don’t bring pledges.
Use the pledge form to collect money for school.
Run or walk a loop on the soccer field for 15-30 minutes.
Try to reach goal of $25 pledges

Student Benefits:

Understanding of the importance of exercise, fresh air, teamwork, and school support.
Every student has a chance to win great prizes.

Community In School Updates

First Day Shoe Fund Distribution at Arcadia Elementary is Monday, September 29th!
Weekend Food Packs are available now for families that would like one. Forms are available in CIS office to sign-up.

Vision Assistance Fund is available to help assist in getting children a pair of eye glasses. Reach out to Ms. Katrina for assistance/form to fill out.

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Mobile Health Form 2025.pdf

Centrica Journeys Flyer 2025 (1).pdf

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The district uses PowerSchool as a two way communication tool. It allows families to get information about their students, such as attendance, grades, report cards, and test results. New this year, you will soon be able to stay in touch with your child's teacher using the two-way messaging. The messaging includes translation options. Please be sure that you have downloaded the PowerSchool App.

It is quick and easy to do! You can find it in the App store or Google Play. The district code is KXRB.

KPS PowerSchool Web Page

Arcadia PTO Facebook- Click Here!

Sept. 19th: First grade field trip to the Kalamazoo Public Library- Be to school on time!

Sept. 30th: Think! Energy program visits 2nd and 4th grade today!

Oct. 1st: Student Count Day

Oct. 1st: Fun Run

Oct. 2nd: Picture Day

Oct. 22nd: No school for students

Oct. 31st: K-12 Half Day Dismissal 12:06 PM

Oct. 31st: No PEEP/ ECSE

Nov. 2nd: Daylight Savings Time Ends

Nov. 5th: Fall Conferences 4 PM- 8 PM

Nov. 6th: Fall Conferences 12 PM - 8 PM

Nov. 6th: Half Day for students; No PEEP/NO ECSE

Nov. 7th: Half Day for students; No PEEP/No ECSE

Nov. 14th: No school

Nov. 26th- Nov. 28th: No School- Thanksgiving break

Communication Folders -These are plastic folders that go home with your student daily and/or weekly, which will hold hands outs, homework, and information.
Arcadia Stars Monthly Newsletter - Electronically sent via email and texts, and posted on the Arcadia Website Page
Arcadia Website Page: https://arcadia.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Arcadia PTO Facebook Page:
KPS Website: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/
Phone Calls and Texts: You will receive phone calls and/or texts from both the principal, teachers, and the KPS district with updates and reminders.
Emails
Grade-Level Newsletters from teachers
Google Classroom- Teachers that use Google Classroom will post and share assignments and information about their classroom.
Secretaries:
Ms. Bridget Sykes: sykesbd@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Mrs. Elexa Ferrera: ferreraem@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Principal, Meaghan Timmons: timmonsmo@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Arcadia Meal Menu

Contact Us

Email: timmonsmo@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Website: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Domain/10
Location: 932 Boswell Lane, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Phone: 269-337-0530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2Fcategory%2FElementary-School%2FArcadia-Elementary-PTO-280890238589792%2F

Secretaries:

Ms. Bridget Sykes: sykesbd@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Mrs. Elexa Ferrera: ferreraem@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Arcadia Safekeepers Agreement Arcadia Safekeepers Agreement

From the Desk of the Principal From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Arcadia Star Families,

Our Beloved Community Our Beloved Community

Every Minute Matters: Attendance Remains a Top Priority Every Minute Matters: Attendance Remains a Top Priority

Late drop offs and early pick ups impact student learning, every minute matters! Late drop offs and early pick ups impact student learning, every minute matters!

Mark Your Calendars! Mark Your Calendars!

Picture Day

Parent Teacher Conferences for Fall

First Grade Field Trip to the Kalamazoo Public Library

Kalamazoo Public Mobile Library visits Arcadia Kindergarteners!

Think! Energy Program will visit 4th and 5th graders

AT: Academically Talented Program

Fun Run at Arcadia- PTO Fund Raiser

Community In School Updates

Do you have the PowerSchool App? Do you have the PowerSchool App?

Arrival and Dismissal Expectations and Tips Arrival and Dismissal Expectations and Tips

We ask that you REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLES, IT IS FLOW and GO TRAFFIC only. We ask that you REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLES, IT IS FLOW and GO TRAFFIC only.

Thank you for keeping our sidewalks clear for students! Thank you for keeping our sidewalks clear for students!

Arrival and Dismissal Map for flow and go: (see yellow line) Arrival and Dismissal Map for flow and go: (see yellow line)

Pull up curb side and staff will greet or dismiss students. Pull up curb side and staff will greet or dismiss students.

Do not pick up students from the travel lane/street. Do not pick up students from the travel lane/street.

Grade Level Lines Dismissal Map Grade Level Lines Dismissal Map

Stay in line against the curb. Stay in line against the curb.

To Avoid Congestion: To Avoid Congestion:

Traveling behind the school and entering the car lane- see map below Traveling behind the school and entering the car lane- see map below

Parent Waiting Areas for Walkers Parent Waiting Areas for Walkers

Want to get involved at Arcadia? Join the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! Want to get involved at Arcadia? Join the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)!

Important Dates: Important Dates:

Arcadia and KPS Lines of Communication Arcadia and KPS Lines of Communication

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