MacArthur Notes
January 26, 2024
Principals' Update
Greetings MacArthur Families,
This week's 90th day was an exciting one, with many activities related to the halfway point of the year. A 90th Day parade and celebratory crowns made for some additional fun to mark the midpoint of the year. This also included some fraction oriented fun in math that we had the chance to observe while traveling through classrooms. The week was particularly exciting for our youngest learners who are eagerly anticipating the 100th Day (Kindergarten) and the 101st Day (Grade 1) celebrations on the horizon!
In mentioning our Kindergarten and 1st grade, please note that the Term 1 report cards for Grades K and 1 will go home on Friday, February 2nd.
Next week brings a pair of exciting events to MacArthur School:
The Student Council is sponsoring a Crazy Hat/ Crazy Hair Day on Wednesday 1/31. All students and staff are encouraged to participate and join in on the fun.
The Harlem Wizards return to Waltham on February 2nd! We will be having an assembly to promote this popular event and all are encouraged to purchase tickets to attend. The Wizards will be back at Kennedy Middle School and we are both very excited to play this year and represent MacArthur well. See ticket information below.
Library Request - Cereal Boxes: Mrs. South and the library volunteers are reorganizing our nonfiction section and need empty cereal boxes or similar to be used as dividers. They should be approximately 11 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide. This will be an ongoing project, so they can come in anytime. Thank you!
In Partnership,
Mr. Kmiec - (781) 314-5721 kevinkmiec@walthampublicschools.org
Mr. Howes - (781) 314-5725 roberthowes@walthampublicschools.org
Lunch Menu
Waltham Recreation
Healthy Waltham Food Pantry
PTO Weekly Update
Fedco Seeds Fundraiser - Begins Jan 29th - Feb 29th
Let's start thinking SPRING! Flyers for this new and exciting fundraiser went home with your child this week! 50% of seeds sales will go to the MacArthur PTO. Purchase online at the following link: https://www.fedcoseeds.com/fundraisers/MACELEM-24
Rafflemania - Friday, March 22nd - Join us for our biggest event of the year! We need volunteers to make it happen! If you are interested, please sign up at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AFAB2CA6F58-47084566-rafflemania#/
MacArthur 5K & Fun Run - Saturday, April 27th
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to plan this new and exciting event! Please email Gretchen at gretchen@pineo.net if you are interested in volunteering. More information to come soon!
Restaurant Night at Chipotle on Lexington St. - Tuesday, February 6th
Mention the MacArthur Fundraiser and we will receive back 30% of the sales!
Harlem Wizards vx. Declan Hawkstars, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Kennedy Middle School
Purchase Tickets Online: https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/walthamma02-02-24-07-00pm
To volunteer to help at the event, please sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A8A62BA4FE3-47024592-2024
We are looking for a new PTO Co-President for the 2024-2025 school year! Please reach out to Amanda Walsh at a.schubert54@gmail.com to find out more! Even if you are curious about the position and not sure if you want to commit, I am happy to chat more about it!
MacArthur Elementary School
Absence Line - (781) 314-5722
Email: kevinkmiec@walthampublicschools.org
Website: walthampublicschools.org/macarthur
Location: 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: 781-314-5721