Arcadia Stars Newsletter

There is so much to be thankful for at Arcadia Elementary! It was wonderful seeing our families at Arcadia's Fall Carnival! As we approach the close of a very strong quarter, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our entire Arcadia community. I am thankful for our students, as your remarkable growth, effort, and commitment this quarter have been inspiring. Your dedication is evident daily, and you are the reason Arcadia is the best place to be! Thank you to our families, for your unwavering support of your students. Your partnership and encouragement make all the difference in the success we celebrate here. Thank you to our staff team for your hard work and dedication. Thank you for working hard to get it right for our kids every single day!

It is a true privilege to work alongside such a dedicated community. Please make sure to check our updates and reminders!

Be sure to dress for the weather, as students go outside unless the temperature and windchill indicate it is unsafe to do so. Students will benefit from wearing hats, mittens, boots, coats, and snow pants.

Reminder: NO SCHOOL on November 14th

Wishing Blessings, Peace, and Joy,

Meaghan O. Timmons

Principal, Arcadia

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

The Value of a Full Day:

• When students are picked up early, it can inadvertently create gaps in their learning and disrupt the flow of the classroom. We highly value your support in ensuring your child benefits from every minute of instruction.

Our Collaborative Support System:

• We are dedicated to partnering with you to ensure your child's success. For families of students with chronic attendance challenges, support meetings will be organized to collaboratively identify barriers and create strategies for improvement.

• Additionally, families whose students have chronic absences will be invited to attendance meetings with the principal to jointly develop an attendance improvement plan.

• As part of our commitment to strong family-school connections, home visits may be conducted to reach out and connect with families.

Students who have had 90% attendance or more this quarter will receive a prize next week!

Community In Schools:

• 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.
• Mobile Health and Dental Clinics - see flyers and form below! This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to receive dental and medical visits on site at Arcadia!
• If you are interested in the Arcadia After School Program though Community In Schools, please reach out to Josh Smith at smithjd@kalamazoopublicschools.net.

Nov. 14th: No school

Nov. 18th: PTO Meeting in the library

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

December 2nd: Field Trip for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade - Jazzy Ash performance

December 10th: No school for students

December 22nd - January 4th: Winter Break/ No School

January 5th: School Resumes

January 20th: PTO Meeting in the library

February 2nd: No School for students

February 9th- 13th: Spirit Week

February 11th: Student Count Day

February 17th: PTO Meeting in the library

February 16th: Field Trip for K, 1st, and 2nd - Around America performance

February 24th: Field Trip All Grades (K-5th)

February 25th: Literacy Night at Arcadia

• 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

Email: timmonsmo@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Website: https://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com/Domain/10
Location: 932 Boswell Lane, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Phone: 269-337-0530
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Secretaries:

Ms. Bridget Sykes: sykesbd@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Mrs. Elexa Ferrera: ferreraem@kalamazoopublicschools.net