Arcadia Stars Newsletter

December, 2022

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From the Desk of the Principal

Dear Arcadia Star Families,


There are many exciting activities coming up! Be sure to read below about the upcoming family events we will be having at Arcadia. Again, parent involvement is the number 1 indicator and predictor of student success, and we have really enjoyed spending time with the Arcadia family learning community!


Please be sure your students are dressing for the weather, as they go outside each day as long as the weather permits. Also, be sure to keep students home if they are sick and notify our office.


Midyear assessments will begin for students to measure their academic growth. Be sure to remind them to do their best and "show what they know." Getting a good night's sleep on testing days and getting to school to eat a good breakfast will help with that.


  • Dec. 12- 23rd: Testing for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
  • Jan. 9th- 20th: Testing for K and 1st


Together we are better!


Wishing Happiness, Peace, Joy, and Health,


Meaghan Timmons

Principal, Arcadia

Arcadia Winter Wonderland Event is from 6:00pm - 7:30pm!

Arcadia Winter Wonderland Night is Wednesday, Dec. 7th from 6pm-7:30pm!

Winter Wonderland at Arcadia:

Where: Arcadia

When: Wednesday, December 7th

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm


Come have some fun! We will have:



  • A real reindeer outside from the Reindeer Ranch!
  • Cookies and Hot Cocoa
  • Face Painting
  • Games
  • Frozen Movie
  • Crafts
  • Popcorn

A Basketball program will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at Arcadia from 4pm - 6pm on Mondays and Wednesdays! Games will take place on Saturdays at Centerpoint Church or Salvation Army. See registration details below.

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For questions about the program, please call the number to reach Premier Basketball from the flyer attached.

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Last chance for Arcadia Spirit Wear Orders!

Go to Arcadia's online store for spirit wear!

We will have short tees, long tees, hoodies, and beanie hats for sale! Check out all the different styles and colors! Arcadia PTO will earn a percentage from the purchases. The sale window will close December 9th and merch will be distributed the week of December 19th! You may choose to pay for delivery to your home or you may have them sent for free to Arcadia during the distribution week before Winter break.


Click the link below to order!


https://www.purekalamazoo.com/arcadia

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Arcadia's Popcorn Friday is December 9th!

  • Students can bring in 50 cents if they'd like to purchase a bag of popcorn.
  • All proceeds or donations go toward the Arcadia PTO (parent teacher organization). The PTO sponsors family events, provides funding for students, and also provides teachers with wish list funds for their classrooms.

Shining Stars Talent Show takes place December 22nd

Arcadia is having a talent show! Thank you CIS staff for organizing this event!


ARCADIA'S SHINING STARS: TALENT SHOW


Where: Arcadia Cafeteria

When: December 22nd

Time:

Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade: 9:30am-11:00am

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade: 2:00pm-3:30pm


  • Auditions have already taken place!

Parents that have students participating in the talent show are welcome to come watch their student perform! Be sure to park in the side parking lot, on Boswell Lane, or behind the school on Ellendale Street (you can walk through the fence and around to the front door).

Important Upcoming Dates:

Dec. 6th: Picture Retakes

Dec. 23rd: Last Day Before Winter Break

Dec.22nd: Talent Show

December 26th- January 6th: No School / Winter Break

January 9th: School Resumes

January 13th: No PEEP

You can find your student's report card in your email or in the PowerSchool Parent Portal!