Arcado PTA December News
connecting parents, students and teachers
Did you know that the Parkview Cluster is being redistricted?
Under the current proposal, Arcado ES is set to lose 189 students to Camp Creek ES and 49 students to Knight ES (based on this years enrollment). Have you looked at the map to review the proposed plan? Here is the link: http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/wcm/connect/b3a1801a-e32d-4a37-9078-5257308a6b82/Parkview_Cluster_11_16_2015.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.
The criteria used for redistricting is: current enrollment, existing identifiable boundaries, school locations and student transportation. It is imperative that you are aware and involved to understand the impact the redistricting will have to your community. Do you agree or disagree with the current boundaries proposed? We urge you to get involved quickly to ensure that your voice is heard! Please print and fill out a form to be turned in by the end of this week December 11 - http://arcado.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/English-New-School-Boundary-Input-Form-2015.pdf
If you 'agree', mark 'agree' and fill out the form so it can be turned in to Ms. Wiley. If you 'disagree', redraw the map to validate your points highlighting concerns which impact student transportation (to minimize time on the bus) and minimize student disruption. Change in demographics, socioeconomics, property values and 'that's not fair' are NOT valid arguments and will not be considered by the board. A meeting will be scheduled at Arcado ES to prepare those planning to attend the Board of Education meeting on Jan 7 with proper tactics and proper procedure. It is imperative that the input forms be turned in to have your voice heard by this Friday, 12/11.
PTA Meeting Monday December 14th 6:30PM
Please join the PTA for a General Meeting prior to the Holiday Performance by the Arcado Academy of Performing Arts. Select fourth and fifth graders will perform in the Arcado gym on Monday December 14th from 6:30-8PM.
2015 - 2016 Reflections Program "Let Your Imagination Fly"
Gwinnett Area 1 Winners & moving on to State level competition representing Arcado ES are:
Photography: 2nd Place - Lorelei Hinson, 4th Grade!
Visual Arts: 1st Place - Cianna Wang, 5th Grade!
All Gwinnett Area 1 students that placed but are non-state advancers will have the opportunity to have their Photography & Visual Arts entries on display at Snellville City Hall in the month of February!
From our school we have the following Visual Arts entries:
Amber Yang, Kadence Wang and Allen Chiu
Gwinnett Area 1 consists of 5 school clusters so we are very happy to have these students represent Arcado! CONGRATULATIONS!
Get your Spirit wear!
Meet our Music Teacher Mr. Andy Chapell!
This is my 10th year as music teacher at Arcado.
What or who inspired you to become a teacher?
While a student I was surrounded by a number of instrumental music teachers
at my church where I played trombone in the orchestra. I was most influenced by my middle school and high school music teachers. I have always loved teaching anything to anyone of any age at anytime! Music was
the greatest area of interest and joy in my life. It was a logical step to make music education my career.
Have you always taught music?
No. I began my career as a music teacher and then changed my subject area of teaching. I was a full-time pastor for a number of years. I then became
a volunteer pastor and have returned to teaching music full-time.
What is your favorite quote or personal motto?
If you were not a teacher, what would you would be?
When I retire I would love being able to continue mentoring adults and children as a volunteer.
What was your first job?
My first job out of college was a general and instrumental music teacher in a private school.
What book are you reading now?
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
What are your other hobbies?
I enjoy woodworking and remodeling when I can find the time!
Tell us something fun about yourself that we may not know?
I enjoy going "antique hunting" with my wife.
Tell me a little bit about the upcoming AAPA Holiday Performance?
listening to children sing holiday songs, to enjoy seeing children doing
ballet and ballroom dance and singing several holiday songs together as a
community of children and adults.
What is your favorite...
TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show re-runs
Book: In His Steps by Charles Sheldon
Movie: The Music Man (Musical)
Color: Forest Green
Children's Book: Any book in The Bear Series by Karma Wilson
College team: (Don't really have a favorite that I follow with regularity)
Childhood cartoon: Any "Peanuts" special, especially "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Atlanta restaurant: Outback Steakhouse
Falcons or Braves: Braves
Mountains or Beach? The Mountains!