Arrowhead News
September 10, 2021
Learning and fun this week at Arrowhead!
Kindergarten learning Mrs. Fischer's students preparing to start their September calendar work!
Grade 1 Mrs. Kennedy's students students reviewing high frequency words as they prepare to write personal stories.
Grade 2 Dr. Morgan's students students interviewing a classmate “buddy” as they plan to write articles in their classroom newspapers.
Grade 3 Mrs. Grabfelder's class learning about math and place value
Grade 4 Mrs. Johnson's class students going over the expectations in preparation for a Math Linkit assessment.
Specials: Grade 4 students in Mrs. Montare’s class were super excited to “check out” school library books for the first time this school year.
Mrs. Hobson's students read the book, If I built a school and used their STEM skills to construct their own schools!
Superintendent, Dr. Zerbe helped during our AM student drop off this week!
Arrowhead Home & School Wants to Communicate with You!
AHSA Newsletters and event announcements will typically only be distributed via the Konstella communication system. So, don’t miss out on important news! Please make sure you are registered. Below are easy directions for how to get signed up!
We also recommend that you download the Konstella app so that you can receive instant notification through the app.
Start by visiting: www.konstella.com and clicking “Find Your School” in the upper right side. Select "Arrowhead Elementary". Complete registration as prompted.
*To Join a Room*
Web: Click your name in the top left corner. Click “Your Children” to add/modify your children.
Mobile App: Click the “Settings” icon in the top left corner. Click “Your Children”.
Please be sure to add your child to the correct classroom. If you have multiple children, you must add each child.
CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT BELOW FOR AHAS 2021 School Announcements
Please open the PDF document below for information about the District's Backpack Program
Back to School Social
Health and Safety Plan
The school district recently adopted an update to the health and safety plan.
Masks are required to be worn inside the building.
Student lanyards have arrived
Hi Arrowhead families,
Student lanyards have arrived and will be distributed to students. The lanyards will remain in school. As a reminder, students may place their masks on their lanyards when they are playing at recess. For more information about masks and lanyards click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s37qO-oM0XU5ElaEpWxui2f2laO3yxOMx3yUXL4ETDI/edit?usp=sharing
Car Rider Information Required
If you plan on having your child/ren as a car rider this school year, please complete the required information in the google document below:
Communication Guide
We are providing families with a Communications Tool Guide Link where you will find important information regarding the district’s communication tools. Here is the link: https://www.methacton.org//cms/lib/PA50000637/Centricity/Domain/62/CommunicationsTools_FINAL.pdf
In this link you will find information on PowerSchool, SchoolMessenger, Social Media, Lower Providence Community Access Channel, Smore Newsletter< Konstella,
(*Note* Arrowhead uses SchoolMessenger and Smore for our weekly newsletters)
(*Note* Arrowhead Home and School Associations uses Konstella to send out information) and key district contacts. Please take a moment to read the the Communications Tool Guide.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to welcoming our students and families back to school on Monday, August 30, 2021.
See directions for school messenger for parents below:
Food Services Information
Prices are not increasing this year. Please note that Free & Reduced meals include both breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast Prices: $1.30 Elementary, $1.95 Skyview/Arcola, $2.70 High School. Reduced pricing for breakfast at all levels is $0.30.
Lunch Prices: $2.70 Elementary, $3.00 Skyview/Arcola, $3.20 High School. Reduced pricing for lunch is $0.40. A premium lunch is available at MHS at a cost of $4.15, and at Arcola for $4.00.
There will not be a meal pick up program as we provided during the pandemic.
We will be serving A la Carte as well.
Click here for the elementary school breakfast and lunch menus.
Students and families can access the point of sale pin pad example below as a PDF. The pin pad example will assist students with entering their lunch account number.
Student Birthdays
Hi Arrowhead families,
For safety reasons, we are not permitting edible birthday treats or gifts to be brought into school. We realize that birthdays are special to our students and families. We appreciate your support.
Arrowhead Forward Update
In picture one, the crane is picking the roof top unit and hvac equipment as it curbs to the roof in preparation for start of our roofing installation in the upcoming weeks.
In the second picture you will see metal stud framing and dense glass sheathing. This work will continue as the construction team works to establish the building envelope.
In the third and final picture this week, Masonry Contractors continue their work in gym area laying concrete masonry units to complete partition walls to their full height.
Took a quick video showing the future gym, stage, office area and classrooms. Andre the project manager also made an appearance. Looking great so far!
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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