MacArthur Elementary School
November 12, 2021
Thank you for your service to all of our Veterans
Principal News
Dear MacArthur Families,
This past Thursday was Veterans Day. Any day is a good day to thank a veteran for his or her service. However, every year, November 11th is a national day to recognize the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. Initially it was meant to celebrate world peace and the end of World I. Veterans Day has evolved into a holiday honoring our current and former members of the United States Armed Forces.
I would like to thank all veterans for their service. A thank you hardly seems enough for our veterans who have given their life, time and energy to providing us with the liberties and freedoms we have daily.
I would also like to wish our Spell Bowl team the best of luck at their competition on Monday, November 15th. A special thanks to our students on the team and our two coaches, Mrs. T. Zarndt and Mr. DeYoung.
Have a Great Weekend.
Marian Buchko
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” - Harry S. Truman
Mark your calendar!
November 15: Spell Bowl Competition
November 16: PTO Zoom Meeting 6:00pm
November 22: Picture Retake Day
November 23: LEAD Day
November 24 - 26: Thanksgiving Break
December 14: Student of the Month (by invitation only)
December 17: End of 1st Semester
December 20 - January 3: Winter Break
January 4: 1st Student day of 2022
TumbleBooks
We have a great partnership with the Crown Point library and students have access to TumbleBooks digital library. TumbleBooks offers a variety of audio and e-books, puzzles, graphic novels, and language learning tools.
Phone Numbers and Email Addresses in RDS
PTO FUNDRAISER PICKUP UPDATE!
The PTO wanted to update you all and let you know that we are aiming to have our fundraiser item pickup at the school on Tuesday Nov. 23rd. More details to come. The reason for the delay is that there have been some shortages (like there seems to be with everything across the world) with items, particularly the Otis cookie dough. Apparently Otis is running behind and even had some equipment break or something along those lines too. The cookie dough orders that were 'missing' are being filled by an upgrade company called Classic who uses even better product, including REAL M&M's REAL Hershey kisses, etc. in the ingredients so the substitutions shouldn't taste bad or be an issue. Supplier is getting those routed to us and again, we should be ready for pickup on the 23rd. Stay tuned for more details including times! Apologies for any inconvenience this is causing!
Kindergarten Letter Shirts
Mrs. Howell: Selma A., Asher V., Ava M., and Jayden H
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day is: Nov 22, 2021
Order Code is: 60756T
Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/60756T
Students who ordered a package on original picture day but are choosing to get their picture retaken MUST bring their original picture package with them on retake day. They DO NOT need to place a new order. If they forget their package on retake day, we will take their photo & write their name down but we won’t order them a new package until the old one is returned.
Birth to School Program
Do you have children ages 0-5 years and interested in FREE early childhood programming and learning opportunities? Enroll in the Birth to School program today! https://tinyurl.com/cpbtsenroll.
Is your child 4-5 years old and will attend Kindergarten next school year, in 2022-2023? Enroll in the Kindergarten Readiness program for even more FREE learning opportunities! https://tinyurl.com/krenroll.
Join us at our next event!
Follow us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/CPBtSFacebook and Remind https://www.remind.com/join/cpbts!
For more information visit our website https://www.cps.k12.in.us/parent-information/birth-to-school-program or email Birth to School program coordinator Jamie Kalk at jkalk@cps.k12.in.us.
Wanted Grocery Receipts
Any other store receipt listing items purchased bearing the BoxTops for Education logo sent in to the school dated within 14 days of your purchase! (PTO will scan the receipts so you don't have to, but we can only scan receipts within 14 days of your purchase, so be sure to send them in quickly!
Strack & Van Til receipts earn the school credit towards educational equipment as part of the Apples for the Students program.
BoxTops for Eduacation earn the school cast to put toward supplies, equipment and more!
Just write your student's first & last name at the top of the receipts, slip into the plastic pouch sent home, and send back to school! For every valid receipt you send, your family will be entered to win an amazing prize at the end of the year, sponsored by the Mac PTO!
Drawing date and prize TBA.