Arrowhead News
Week of May 24-28
Celebrating career day! Thank you Mrs. Cohen for organizing it!
ATTENTION VIRTUAL FAMILIES: Outdoor BMX Assembly
ATTENTION Virtual families: As part of the Arrowthon award, our students will get to see an outdoor BMX assembly on Thursday June 3rd (Rain date: June 10th)
This event is for students only. Virtual students are welcome to attend the event. The show times are listed below. If you would like your child to attend the show, please click on the RSVP link and complete the form. Student drop off and pick up will occur at the same location (along the side of the school, look for the orange cones). Someone will greet your child when they arrive and will assist with dismissal. Transportation is not provided. Responses are due by June 1st.
10:00-11:00 AM K and grade 2
11:00-12:00 grades 3 and 4
1:00-2:00 PM K and grade 1
ATTENTION VIRTUAL FAMILIES: FUN DAY
Fun Day June 7th (Rain date: June 8th)
This event is for students only. Virtual students are welcome to attend the event. The fun day grade level times are listed below.
If you would like your child to attend fun day, please click on the RSVP link and complete the form. https://forms.gle/4LRUoRroAfrjDHSS9
Student drop off and pick up will occur at the same location (along the side of the school, look for the orange cones). Someone will greet your child when they arrive and will assist with dismissal. Transportation is not provided. Responses are due by June 1st.
9:10 – 10:20 Kindergarten AM
10:25 – 11:35 Grade 2
11:40 – 12:50 Grade 1
12:55 – 2:05 Kindergarten PM
12:55-2:05 Grade 3
METHACTON DEVICES
All students in grades 2, 3, & 4 will keep their devices over the summer.
Students in Kindergarten & 1st grade will be collected by their teacher on 6/15 or parents of our virtual students can drop off at the Technology Office behind Farina on:
6/15 12-7 PM
6/16 7:30-12 PM
Students in Kindergarten will receive a Chrome Tablet and 1st Grade will receive a Chromebook at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
BUSING & COVID-19
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS HAVE NO POSITIVE CASES FROM CLOSE CONTACTS ON THE BUS.
Methacton School District has incorporated information from CDC into their Health & Safety Plan and established procedures to help mitigate risks of contracting COVID-19 while riding a bus.
Cleaning
· Each day, the buses are cleaned after the AM and PM runs with an approved sanitizing spray. First Student and Methacton School District partnered with third party to perform a through disinfection of the buses.
Masks
· Yes, masks must be worn by both students and drivers. It is recommended that students wear masks at the bus stop while waiting for the bus, but it is MANDATORY for students to wear masks (and correctly wear them) when boarding, riding and departing the bus. Don’t have one? We will provide a disposable mask to the student. We also have a tracking system for anyone not complying with this process and an escalation process that could result in the removal from the bus for the rest of the year.
Air Circulation
· Windows are cracked and fans are on to increase circulation of the air flow as recommended by the CDC.
Contact Tracing
· The district conducts contact tracing at the direction of County Health Department – identifying students within 6 feet of the child to the left, right, front and back, and on the bus seat, front/back and to the side.
Kindergarten Registration 2021-2022
Dear Families of Prospective Kindergarten Students,
Beginning on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM, Methacton School District will begin an online process for Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year. At that time, parents/guardians may go to www.methacton.org/kindergartenregistration to proceed through the registration process. New student registration for the 2021-2022 school year begins on April 6, 2021 for prospective students in grades 1-12.
We are also excited to introduce GETSET4K -- a new, text messaging initiative -- that provides parents/guardians with once-a-week tips that they can do at home to help prepare their child (4 to 5 years old) for kindergarten. Families can sign up by clicking HERE or visiting www.methacton.org/GETSET4K. The tips will be sent on Saturdays.
Thank you for choosing the Methacton School District.
***UPDATED***Student self screening message from Nurse Kelly
Important reminders to keep our Arrowhead family safe and healthy during blended learning:
1. Stay home if ill, please refer to the Methacton School District Student Self-Screening Checklist https://www.methacton.org/cms/lib/PA50000637/Centricity/Domain/64/StudentCOVIDSCREENINGChecklist_English_Updatefor11_5_20.pdf.
2. All students, whether in-person or virtual should Report any absence to the child check line @ (610)-831-5331. Please be specific; mention any symptoms the student may be having, and/ or any COVID-19 exposure. You may receive a call from the school nurse or attendance secretary for clarification.
3. If you have traveled, or plan to travel outside of the United States please contact school nurse.
4. Please complete or update the Student Health Form, in Power School and/or the pink paper form that we sent home earlier this school year.
5. Please contact the school nurse, even if you are virtual, if the student has tested positive for COVID-19 or has to quarantine due to an exposure.
Let us all work together to make Arrowhead a safe place to learn.
Please contact the School Nurse with any questions or concerns.
(610) 489-5000 ext. 44203
***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ***
Dear Arrowhead families,
Please click on the link below to read the Student Self-Screening Checklist per the Montgomery County Department of Health.
Arrowhead Forward Update
Arrowhead Forward Update:
The steel beams continue to be placed and formed as the skeletal design of the new building and classrooms. The plumber has started the underground plumbing work. As you can see from the photo, the masonry work will continue and progress. Lastly, concrete footers are done in conjunction with the exterior walls of the new building. Looking great so far!
Blended learning this week
K AM Mrs. Fischer's students reviewing the letter "n" and wearing their silly "noses."
K AM Mrs. Raley's students celebrating pirate day for the letter P.
K PM Mrs. Fischer's students writing with their "n" nose pencils.
Grade 1 Mrs. Arthur's students enjoying PE class with Mr. Horn.
Grade 1 Mrs. Kennedy students excited to share their whiteboards and long vowel spelling words.
Grade 1 Mrs. Fitzgerald's students celebrated "M" mustache day and career day this week. Future Dr. in the making.
Grade 1 Mrs. Moyer's students working on their number charts and making number patterns.
Grade 2 Mr. Stegmann learning and writing about Philadephia.
Grade 2 Mrs. Keffer's student celebrating career day.
Grade 2 Dr. Morgan teaching her students about symbols and nonfiction information.
Grade 2 Mrs. Reid's students celebrating their future careers as a doctor and an artist.
Grade 3 Mrs. Fontanella students celebrating career day.
Grade 3 Mrs. Grabfelder's students using the SmartBoard to show measurement.
Grade 3 Mrs. Brown's students celebrating career day!
Grade 3 Mrs. Vallerio's students celebrating career day.
Grade 4 Mrs. Johnson's students celebrating career day.
Grade 4 Ms. Brandenberger's class learning about career day.
Grade 4 Mr. Yosifon's class posed for a career day photo.
Grade 4 Miss Young's students learning about future careers.
Grade 4 Mr. Horn's PE class playing the Pac Man tag game...stay on the line.
Mrs. Smith's grade 3 students enjoyed their lesson outside this week.
Library: Mrs. Montare's grade 4 students learning about PA Young Readers Choice Award nominees.
Art: Mrs. McDonough and a future artist celebrating career day.
Music: Mr. Strouse's grade 2 students singing a star wars song.
Attention current grade 2, 3, and 4 students and families: It is Band Recruitment Time!
If your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade is interested in signing up for band and/or orchestra next school year please visit the website below! You will find information on all the instruments offered in both the ensembles along with the sign up form. We will also be hosting instrument rental meetings in the upcoming weeks. Please the schedule below for more details!
If you have any questions
please contact Mrs. DiRenzo (ddirenzo@methacton.org)!
Elementary Instrumental Website
Band Sign Up Form-Please sign up by June 4th so that the band teacher can confirm your child’s instrument selection. Thank you!
Orchestra Sign Up Form: Please sign up by June 11th so that the orchestra teachers can confirm your child’s instrument and size needed. Thank you!
Band Rental Meeting is Tuesday-June 1st
Arrowhead/Eagleville - 6:00pm
Woodland/Worcester - 6:30pm
Skyview - 7:00pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86701696452
Orchestra Rental Meeting is Tuesday-June 8th
Arrowhead/Eagleville - 6:30pm
Woodland/Worcester - 7:00pm
Skyview - 7:30pm
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9458323965?pwd=N25WOW52NXB6RzBubXBPTFFnbjNFZz09
End of Year Dismissal Times
Dear Methacton Families,
Attached are the dismissal times for the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
End of Year Dismissal Times 2020-2021
Kindergarten End of Year Dismissal Times 2020-2021
Thank you,
Methacton School District
STEM Opportunities for K-12
The MHS Medicine and Science Club put together a really awesome website with STEM activities and resources to grow interest in STEM for grades K-12.
Please access the link and information below:
STEM CHALLENGE: WASTE FREE CHALLENGE
Are you interested in participating in the STEM Challenge collaboratively created in conjunction by Riverbend Environmental Education Center, FlUX and MCIU?
Click on the link below for more information:
Below is the link to the Family Center. Within this link you can find grade level information regarding "I CAN" statements which can be accessed by clicking on grade level resources.
Math riddle fun for students
K link: https://sites.google.com/methacton.org/mrspashley/monthly-student-math-fun/kindergarten
Grade 1 link: https://sites.google.com/methacton.org/mrspashley/monthly-student-math-fun/1st-grade?authuser=0
Grade 2 link: https://sites.google.com/methacton.org/mrspashley/monthly-student-math-fun/2nd-grade?authuser=0
Grade 3 link: https://sites.google.com/methacton.org/mrspashley/monthly-student-math-fun/3rd-grade?authuser=0
Grade 4 link: https://sites.google.com/methacton.org/mrspashley/monthly-student-math-fun/4th-grade?authuser=0
District Openings
Methacton School District currently has openings for the following positions:
Bus Aides
Custodians
Coaches
Casuals on Call
Click here for more information.
First Student Hiring
Click on the links below for available hiring links.
Non CDL Van Driver listed below:
https://apply.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/non-cdl-van-driver-32162/32406/description/
CDL Bus Driver Listed below:
https://apply.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/school-bus-driver-30868/31112/description/
Summer Tour of the Building Appointment
If any of our Arrowhead families would like to schedule a tour of the building this summer please email Barb Goff at bgoff@methacton.org
or call 610-489-5000 ext. 44200. This Please know that this is just a tour and Arrowhead teachers will not be in the building.
End of year Report Card Parent Portal Date: June 21st
Families will be able to view end of year report cards in the Parent Portal on the June 21st.
Do you want to help with Arrowhead Announcements?
We are interested in having our students participate in our morning announcements. We created a flipgrid topic link so students can record themselves making announcements. They can say the pledge allegiance, the Arrowhead School pledge or tell a joke. This is completely optional. If you allow your child to create a flipgrid video, this will provide the consent for the video to be shared during our morning announcements. Again, this is an optional activity and it will only be shared with your agreement. If you are interested in creating a flipgrid video, please click on the flipgrid link https://flipgrid.com/64b926ee
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Arrowhead Elementary School
Email: aroberts@methacton.org
Website: https://www.methacton.org/Domain/375
Location: 232 Level Road, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: 6104895000 44200