MacArthur Messenger
May 2, 2025
From the Principal...
Dear MacArthur Families,
We are incredibly grateful for all of the support around the Fun Run! Not only did the school meet the goal of $35,000, but we have surpassed it and we cannot be more thankful for our community here. We appreciate all the efforts made by our wonderful PTA to put on the event and raise so many funds that will go directly back into our school. We will look forward to kicking off our week with the run and thank you to those who are able to volunteer their time helping the students move through the stations.
I was so pleased with our 3rd-5th grade scholars' courage while taking their Forward Exams last month. They displayed tremendous grit, and watching their perseverance shine was genuinely unique. As part of our ongoing commitment to assessing and enhancing your child's educational experience, we would like to inform you about the last Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing of the school year for K5-5th-grade elementary students. We already had two rounds of testing in the fall and winter, and next, we will have the spring testing period.
The MAP test is a valuable tool that helps us understand your child's academic progress and tailor instruction to their needs. It assesses their skills in various subjects, providing useful insights for teachers and parents.
Here are the testing dates and times that your child's classroom/grade level will be completing testing for both math and reading. Please ensure your child is well-rested and has a nutritious breakfast on testing days. Encouraging a positive attitude towards assessments can contribute to their overall performance.
Results:
You will receive a detailed report outlining your child's performance shortly after the testing period. This report will help you understand their strengths and areas needing additional focus. We encourage you to discuss the results with your child's teacher to create a collaborative plan for their academic growth.
Confidentiality:
Please be assured that all testing information remains confidential. Results are used solely for educational purposes to benefit your child's learning experience.
Please contact your child's teacher or our school office with any questions or concerns regarding the MAP testing. Your active involvement in your child's education is greatly appreciated. I thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mr. Gonzalez
Mark your calendars...
Week of 5/5: Personal Safety Lessons in K, 1st, 2nd Grades
Wednesday 5/7: MAC Talent Show at School
Thursday 5/8: Title 1 Meeting, 6:15pm
Thursday 5/8: PTA Meeting, 7pm
Friday 5/9: 2025-2026 School Year Intentions form due, current K4-4th grade families
Thursday 5/15: 3rd grade Concert, 6:30pm
Friday 5/16: No School
Tuesday 5/20: Germantown Library Visits MacArthur to Learn About Summer Reading Programs
Tuesday 5/20: G'Town Sings Concert, 6:30
Tuesday 5/20: PTA Jersey Mike's Fundraiser, 4-7pm
Thursday 5/22: Red, White and Blue Day!
Friday 5/23: No School
Monday 5/26: No School
Week of 5/27: Personal Safety Lessons in 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
Friday 5/30: All Library Books Due
Friday 6/6: Field Day
Monday 6/9: End of Year Picnics during Lunch Hours
Monday 6/9: 5th Grade Farewell, 6:30pm
Wednesday 6/11: Last Day of School (full day)
Monday 6/16: Report Cards Posted on Skyward
Monday 6/16: Summer School Begins at KMS
Wednesday 6/18: Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Games
Thursday 6/19: Last Day to Pick Up Medication in the Office, 2pm deadline
Save the Dates! Next Year's Calendar is Linked Below:
News from the PTA
Welcome to the last full month of school! As you all know, the Fun Run has been postponed until Monday but I know everyone is so excited to get out there and run the obstacles! As a reminder, donations are still open until midnight on Monday so send out those links and keep encouraging your friends and family to help out! You and your children have done an amazing job at smashing our current goal. We even have a chance to break $40,000 with all of the support that continues to come in. The Fun Run schedule is below and we still need volunteers to help with the run on Monday. You can sign up to volunteer here. Please be sure to complete a background check so you are cleared to help the students.
Fun Run - Monday, May 5th
Grade Level Time
4K - AM - 9:15-9:45
2nd - 9:45-10:30
5K - 10:30-11:15
1st - 11:15-12:00
BREAK 12:00-1:00
4th - 1:00-1:45
3rd - 1:45-2:30
5th - 2:30-3:15
4K - PM - 3:15-3:45
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation week also starts on Monday. The MacArthur PTA is actively making plans to spoil our amazing staff by utilizing a play on the children's book series "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie...". What do you think will happen if you "Give a MacArthur Staff Member a Cookie"? Want to help us find out?! There are multiple ways to be involved:
1. We are accepting donations of physical items between now of requested non-perishable items. A few perishable items list an alternate drop-off date. Use this Donation Sign Up Link to view and sign up.
2. Let us do the shopping for you! You can use THIS LINK to make a monetary donation in any amount.
School Supplies for Next Year
Do you hate back to school shopping? We will be sending out the link in the next few weeks for you to order all the supplies on your teacher's supply list and have them delivered to the school for you to pick up at Open House next fall.
Last PTA Meeting
Our final PTA meeting of the year will be next week on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm. As always, we will have child care available if you attend in person or you can attend online through this link. We will be voting on the new PTA President and Secretary as well as discussing final items for this year and the schedule for next year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jersey Mike's Fundraiser
Finally, we have one last restaurant fundraiser in May. We are looking at having it at Jersey Mike's on Tuesday, May 20th from 4-7pm. We will put out more info as it gets closer but start planning to join your friends having a delicious sub for dinner that night!
Please reach out to the MacArthur PTA at ptamacarthur@gmail.com with any questions.
Your PTA Representatives:
Robert Sanchez: President - robkiana@gmail.com - 858-663-8819
Lauren Beverung: VP - lauren4phd@gmail.com - 614-312-4890
Coral Kline: Secretary - coralrae.kline@gmail.com - 608-658-0475
Jackie Jubert: Treasurer - jackiejubert@gmail.com - 414-659-8631
Notes from the Office:
Extra Eagle Notes
If you are a fifth grade family, and happen to have extra Eagle Notes, we would take them back at MAC to save on paper! Just send them to school with your student, and we will happily reuse them next year!
Lakeshore Chinooks Tickets
Through the Chinooks School Appreciation Program, the Lakeshore Chinooks have donated two vouchers to each scholar that can be used to redeem tickets to attend a game on June 18th. These tickets came home in folders today (or will be coming home on Monday!) - be sure to check them out!
Last Day of School
Please note that our last day of school on June 11th is a full day of school. Dismissal will run as usual at 4:06.
If you would like to change your scholar's dismissal plan for that day, please inform your child's teacher by sending in an Eagle Note. If you know of the change already, an Eagle Note can come in any time between now and the end of the school year for the last day of school. The last day is quite busy for our scholars and teachers and we would like to be as prepared as possible by preventing day-of calls into the office that indicate dismissal changes.
Enrollment for Next School Year
Please note that this form is not the same as School Year Verification. The above is simply to help us prepare next year's rosters. Please be on the lookout for an email regarding School Year Verification in late July/early August.
If your family has an incoming 4K or 5K* scholar and you have not registered for the 2025-2026 school year, please do so HERE. Enrollment numbers affect the size of classrooms and staffing. The more information we have as we anticipate the next school year, the better we are able to serve our wonderful scholar population.
*Registration is just for new families entering the district. If you currently have a 4K student at MacArthur, you do not need to go through the entire online registration process for them to enter 5K in the 25/26 school year.
More enrollment information and specifics can be found here. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the office.
New Address
If you have moved or are planning to move over the summer, please alert the office with your new address information.
Open House
Our Open House will take place the evening of Tuesday, August 26th. School pictures are also that evening.
Lunch
Please remember to always include the lunch choice your scholar would like to have (if they are coming in late, and would like to order a lunch) when completing an eagle note or calling your child in late for the day.
Families can find answers to many Food and Nutrition questions by looking at our Germantown School District webpage, by clicking on INFORMATION, then under DEPARTMENTS (in the center of the page), you will see Food and Nutrition.
Notes from the Health Room:
Medication at School
Families with students who have medications in the Health Room at school, please be aware that you will need to pick up your student's medication at the conclusion of the school year. All medication left in the building after June 19th at 2pm will be disposed of. Office hours will be from 8AM - 2:00PM until June 19th. Medication will not be allowed to go home with your student per district medication policy.
Notes from the Library:
Hello, MacArthur Families! We are flying through this final chapter before the book is closed on the 24-25 school year. Please help your students to locate and return any school library books as soon as possible. A final list of checked-out materials will come home with your child in the next couple of weeks. All books are due back by Friday, May 30th. Any outstanding books will be charged to your student's Skyward account before the start of the next school year.
With summer around the corner, the Germantown Community Library will be visiting our school to discuss their fantastic summer reading program, and they will be open for all of your family's book-related needs.
-Ms. Kinkade
News from the Art Room:
Character Strong
Destination Imagination
State DI Tournament Success!
Our amazing DI teams competed in the state tournament on April 5th! All teams placed in the top ten. The Fine Arts Team, "Drought Drama" placed 3rd, the Improvisational Team, "Improv Squad'" placed 4th, and the Engineering Team, "Just Clowning Around" placed 7th. We are so proud of them!
Community Events
2025 Mud Splash - Run for Teacher Funds
Germantown Community Scholarship Fund (GCSF) will be hosting its 7th Mud Splash - Run for Teacher Funds this summer on Saturday, June 21st at the Germantown High School grounds.
This fun run is a family-friendly muddy obstacle course that is about 1.5 miles long and hosts over 20 obstacle courses including 'The Mini Rain Forest', 'The Monster Water Reel', 'Long Crawl', 'The Giant Slide', 'Elephant Trunk Lane', 'The Monster Mud Pit', 'and so many more! Family members and friends are encouraged to run together and help each other through these obstacle courses - and participants are also encouraged to run the obstacle course as many times as they want during the time-frame! The Fire Department will be there to help create this muddy fun with their high-power hoses. Food truck(s) and a DJ will also be in attendance for the event, plus there will be medals and goodies for all participants.
Proceeds from the Mud Splash will fund Teacher Grants for Germantown School District teachers. Since 2005, GCSF has awarded up to $5,000 annually in funding to district teachers, aimed at helping them develop classroom enrichment projects to enhance our children's education.
Participants can sign up by clicking the button below. There is early bird pricing and family discounts available. Plus any adult volunteers who register will be given discounts for family members to run!
Challenger Team
See below on information regarding the Germantown Little League Challenger Team.
Youth Soccer
Click below for more information!
Germantown Park and Rec
The Germantown Park and Rec. Department’s Recreation Brochures can be viewed online here.
Upcoming Programs to register for include:
Wrestling Camp
Kids Triathlon
Girls Basketball Camps
Volleyball Camps (Boys & Girls)
Golf Lessons
Gymnastics
Daytime Tball/Coach Pitch, Baseball, Girls Softball
Art classes
Fun Game Frenzy
Babysitter’s Training
Tree Climbing
Crochet Classes
Tennis Lessons
Check out this link for program specifics:
Stay Connected
Chaperoning and Volunteering
Please complete the DISTRICT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION using the button above if you are interested in volunteering at school or chaperoning a field trip with MacArthur. This form MUST be filled out and the background check needs to be cleared (it can take up to two weeks to clear) if you would like to help. The background checks are good for 3 years, after which they must be renewed.
If you are visiting the school and have an appointment, please bring your I.D. with you so you are able to get a visitor's badge to enter the school.
Social Media
We plan to post many updates and school happenings on Facebook. Please be sure to follow us so that you can celebrate the student learning and school happenings with us!
MacArthur Elementary School
Website: gsdwi.org/o/macarthur
Location: W154N11492 Fond Du Lac Ave, Germantown, WI, USA
Phone: 262-253-3468
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacArthurGSDWI