Eagle Express

Dear Families,

It’s an incredibly exciting time to be a part of Arrowwood community! This week marks a major milestone for our fifth graders as they officially begin their transition to middle school. Between diving into course scheduling as Ms. VanTol visits our building and taking their first official tour to the middle school, the air is thick with excitement and maybe a few nerves. We are beaming with pride as our fly the nest this week and attend the Winter Special Olympics at Hartley Nature Center. We wish our students a day filled with fun as they participate and explore new adventures!

Make it a great weekend, Eagles!

• February 3rd PRIDE Assembly
• February 3rd WPMS Parent Meeting at Arrowwood Conference Center for Fifth Grade families, 6 PM
• February 5th Fifth Grade Extravaganza at WPMS
• February 9th PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
• February 13th Popcorn Friday
• February 16th Saginaw Art Museum - Muylle, Rivera
• February 19th Saginaw Art Museum - Rosebush, Mize
• February 26th Popcorn Friday (Thursday)
• February 26th PRIDE Assembly
• February 27th No School (Snow Day Makeup)

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5th Grade Student Visit – “Extravaganza!”

On February 5, all 5th graders will visit WPMS for our annual Extravaganza from 9:00–11:00 am. During this visit, students will:

• Learn about elective class offerings

• Explore the WPMS campus

• Get a feel for life as a middle schooler

The STCS Foundation is generously providing the bussing to make this visit possible.

5th Grade Parent Information Meetings

During the first week of February, the middle school principal will host parent meetings at each elementary building that serves 5th graders. Parents are welcome to attend any meeting that best fits their schedule.

Meeting Dates & Times

• Arrowwood Elementary: February 3 | 6:00–7:00 pm

• Weiss Elementary: February 4 | 6:00–7:00 pm

• Hemmeter Elementary: February 5 | 6:00–7:00 pm

Counselor Classroom Visits & Scheduling Information

During that same time frame, the 6th grade counselor will visit 5th grade classrooms to share information, answer questions, and explain the scheduling process. Scheduling sheets will go home to parents.

Dear families,

We have heard your feedback and are excited to increase the ways you can be involved here at Arrowwood Elementary. Beginning as soon as February, we will be launching the Soar Squad, a parent and family volunteer initiative where you can help support students to soar to new heights here at school. Please follow the link or use the QR code to complete this interest survey to get on the list, see the opportunities available, share how you would like to help, share your preferences for volunteer training, and more. Thank you in advance for your partnership and commitment to our Eagles!

With excitement,

The Arrowwood Staff

Our Student Council works hard on many different projects throughout the year. One of those is creating and running a Care Closet, where all Arrowwood students can go to get items they might need throughout the school day. These items include hygiene supplies, school snacks, socks, winter gloves, and more. To restock our inventory, classes will be competing to donate the most items to the Care Closet. The class who donates the most items from each grade will win PJs and Play, a day where they schedule an extra recess and can wear their pajamas to school. Donate by sending items from the list below with your child, or use the QR code to shop from our Amazon Wishlist (https://bit.ly/AESCareCloset26) and have items shipped directly to the school. If you shop online, be sure to include your child's teacher so they get credit for their items. Our Student Council thanks you for your support!

Who wants to be a superhero for the Eagles? Arrowwood is looking for a new recess monitor or any individuals that would like to sub. Shifts available include 10:15 to 12:35 or 10:35 to 12:55 daily. If you have questions, please contact Ms. D'Haene at rjdhaene@stcs.org or to apply visit: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/stcs/opening/150695

All meetings will happen at 5:30 PM in the Arrowwood Commons.

• February 9th
• March 9th
• April 13th
• May 11th

The HHS pompon teams are hosting the 9th annual Kids' Clinic Camp on February 25th including a performance at the Heritage JV basketball halftime on February 26th. The clinic is for all children ages K-5th grade. Sign up closes on February 10th.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-heritage-varsity-pompon-clinic-tickets-1981245427407?aff=oddtdtcreator