MacArthur Elementary School

Dear MacArthur Families,

We’re excited to announce that all seven CPCSC elementary schools will once again participate in One District, One Book, a shared reading experience that brings students, families, and staff together through the joy of storytelling. This year’s selection is Life According to Og the Frog by Betty G. Birney—a heartwarming tale about a curious classroom frog who learns about friendship, self-acceptance, and adapting to new environments.

As part of this program, every elementary student and staff member will receive a copy of the book to read together during the month of November. Teachers will incorporate the story into daily lessons, and families are encouraged to read along at home. The goal is to build a strong reading community and provide a shared experience that connects students with their classmates, teachers, and loved ones. Local organizations, including the Crown Point Community Library, will also offer fun, book-themed activities for families to enjoy together.

To celebrate the start of our reading, MacArthur hosted a kick off event with students today. Students received their books and reading schedules this afternoon. To explore related events at the Crown Point Community Library, please visit https://crownpointlibrary.org/events.

We look forward to sharing this story and creating meaningful reading moments with your family!

Sincerely,

Marian Buchko, Principal

14th: Picture Retake Day

17th: PTO Meeting @ 4:15 pm-MacArthur Library

26th-28th: Thanksgiving Break

15th: PTO Santa Shop

22nd: Winter Break Begins

Mrs. Howell's Kindergarten class ended Unit 3 in CKLA Knowledge with The Three Little Pigs. They built brick houses (unifex cubes) stick houses (popsicle sticks) and straw houses to try trick the wolf!

Please join us November 3rd - 21st in collecting for our food drive to benefit Cedar Lake Food Pantry.

Items needed include non-perishable food and canned goods, including:

• Cereal and oatmeal

• Pasta and rice

• Canned tuna and canned meat

• Peanut butter

• Canned beans and soups

• Canned fruit and vegetables

Donations can be brought to your student’s teacher starting Monday, November 3rd through Friday, November 21st.

The classroom that collects the most items will receive an ice cream party!

Thank you for helping us have an impact on families this time of year!

MacArthur Student Council

For questions, please contact the Student Council Sponsors:

Mandy Wenglarz & Sarah Larson

mwenglarz@cps.k12.in.us

slarson@cps.k12.in.us

Picture Retake Day is coming up soon. This day is for students who need to be re-photographed and students who missed the original Picture Day.

Parents/guardians whose child was absent.

• Parents/guardians should send their child to school ready to be photographed.
• Parents/guardians who have previously placed an order do not need to place a new order.
• Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 0133JPF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.

Parents who are unhappy with the original picture.

Parents/guardians who placed an order should send the Picture Package, including the envelope, to school on Retake Day. Please ensure the package is given to the photographer so they have the information they need to replace the original picture with the retake. Our photographers need the Original Picture Packages to produce the Retake Picture Package.

• They should keep the Class Picture or yearbook, if the order included these items. Please return these to the parent/guardian if you see these items mistakenly returned.
• Customers who only ordered Digital Download Products should still have a Picture Package envelope with a Photo Statement to return.

Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 0133JPF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.

MacArthur had their first Best Buddies meeting of the school year last week. Everyone had fun reuniting with their friends and doing an activity together. Voting for the color of our shirts for this year was done as well. Stay tuned to see which color won! It was a fun time as always!!

Order your yearbook online today! Visit inter-state.com/order and use order code: 0261GK

• President - Stephanie Heim
• Vice President - Amy Harvey
• Secretary - Lissette Martinez- Kadisak
• Treasurer - Katie Santostefano
• Volunteer Coordinator - Open Position
• Communications Coordinator: Hannah Noonan

Our food services team remains committed to providing healthy meals that meet all requirements of the federal school lunch guidelines. Mrs. Milner and the cafeteria crew look forward to serving you hot lunches this school year.

Ice cream treats will be sold every day for $1.00.

Student Breakfast: $1.60 Student Lunch: $2.55

Please visit our website at https://www.cps.k12.in.us/district-departments/food-services for:

• Online payments for My MealTime

• Nutritional information for all products

• Free and reduced applications

• Birthday Treat Order Forms

• Allergy information (call us to help plan a menu if your child has dietary restrictions)

Free & Reduced Applications can be completed online at www.mymealtime.com.

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.

Stock up on your spirit wear! You’ll find gear and accessories with dozens of official designs on over three hundred items. Brands include companies like Under Armour, Nike, NorthFace, Ogio, and more. Visit www.cps.k12.in.us/spiritshop to find your school’s store.

Marian Buchko, Principal ext. 16001

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