Arrowhead News
June 3, 2022
This week at Arrowhead....
We would like to send a big thank you and happy retirement to both Mrs. Grabfelder and Miss Finley! We will miss you!
Students had a terrific time during our fun day this week! Thank you Arrowhead Home and School for your organization, funding, and volunteers. It was an amazing day!
Time capsule ceremony
Arrowthon BMX Assembly
Thank you students and Mrs. Pashley for all of your hard work during the Math 24 Club competition held at the MCIU. See photos below:
Congratulations to the top Arrowhead Fundraiser for this school year, Raju Chakkana. As you can see, Raju gave a "thumbs up" to the Arrowhead Gymnasium being named after him! As the top fundraiser, Raju was able to raise almost $4400. WOW!
PM K Mrs. Fischer's students enjoying some water ice during fun day!
Grade 1: Mrs. Fitzgerald's students had a great time at the Fun day limbo!
Grade 2: Mrs. Reid's students used props and costumes at the Fun Day Photo Booth!
Grade 3: Mrs. Kaufman's students really enjoyed the Fun Day Obstacle Course!
Grade 4: Mr. Yosifon's students dancing it up at the DJ Booth!
Specials Library Mrs. Montare's grade 1 students getting ready for their last library class this year.
Arrowhead Forward Update:
In picture 1, you will see the Sitework Contractor grading the area for the bus loop.
In picture 2, you will see newly installed acoustical paneling in the cafeteria.
In picture 3, you will see terrazzo flooring polished outside of the media center.
See Weekly Construction Video Below:
Parents and Families,
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 for this month!
ATTENTION K-3 Families: Are you interested in purchasing a 2021-2022 Arrowhead Yearbook?
MSD Backpack Program
The Methacton Backpack program is up and running in each of our buildings and serves district families in need with supplemental food and non-food items. This program helps create food stability for breakfast and lunch when our students are not in school. Weekly, the program sends home a bag of breakfast, lunch, and snack items for the weekend and holiday breaks for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to participate in the Backpack Program. Please contact the school counselor if you would like to register your child for the Backpack program.
In order to continue to sustain the program please consider contributing and donating items to the program. Items can be donated directly to the school or you can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to our school from the Amazon page.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y75GZGW6DXNJ?ref
Please remember to select, “No Weekend Delivery.”
What items can I donate?
Individual Serving Food Items
· Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
· Mini cereal boxes
· Canned soup (cans with “pop tops”)
· Oatmeal Packs or cups
· Applesauce and fruit cups
· Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dint Moore Meals, etc.
· Easy Mac Cups
· Cracker packs
· Sweet snacks: Fruit snacks, pudding, granola bars, individual bags of cookies, etc.
· Salty snacks: pretzel packs, goldfish crackers, popcorn, etc.
· 100% juice boxes
Thank you for all you do to support our school community.
Dani Fowlston & Emily Otero
Backpack Program Coordinators
Please open the PDF document below for information about the District's Backpack Program
MSD Backpack program needs your help! See information below:
Health and Safety Plan
The school district recently adopted an update to the health and safety plan.
Methacton Education Foundation Information
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Methacton Education Foundation just announced an EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! The MEF is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join their team as Executive Director/Chief Development Officer. Apply Today!
Details: https://www.methactonfoundation.org/file_download/inline/3ee0657d-1afe-4a06-9589-7bf5cdb0ee9e
Important Bus Rider Information
Dear Arrowhead Families,
Just a reminder that students must ride home on the buses that they are assigned. Notes from the parents giving them permission to ride home on another bus is not permissible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Student Birthdays
Hi Arrowhead families,
For safety reasons, we are not permitting edible birthday treats to be brought into school. We realize that birthdays are special to our students and families. We appreciate your support.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES: Standards Based Report Card
The Methacton School District uses a standards-based grading system for students in grades K-4. This system helps us more accurately measure students’ mastery of PA Core Academic Standards in all subjects. The elementary report cards have been revised to reflect the changes to the state standards and Methacton’s curricula. The goal of this approach to reporting is to provide parents, students, and teachers with a detailed picture of what students know and are able to demonstrate. The information provided on the report card encourages dialogue about areas of strength and need, and how our students can continue to grow academically.
This article, Seven Reasons for Standards-Based Grading, explains more about standards-based grading.
As your child’s teacher explained during our Back-to-School night, I CAN statements have been developed to share with you what skills your child is being assessed on and the expectation of mastery for each trimester. The I CAN statements are listed on our MSD Family Center.
Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.
Now hiring/Job opportunities See below:
Substitute teacher pay raise! Join our team!
Methacton School District & STS (The Sub Service) have partnered to provide a $150 per week PAY RAISE to substitute teachers who commit to five days a week!
Join a passionate team of educators and pursue a rewarding career path all while impacting the lives of children in an exemplary learning environment!
STS provides all necessary training and resources to support a successful partnership.
APPLY TODAY!: https://help.thesubservice.com/methacton-open-positions
Click on the links below for more information:
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children?
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children? Methacton School District is looking for people with a bachelor’s degree to join our Guest Teacher program. To learn more, visit www.methacton.org/GuestTeacherProgram or call STS at (800) 357-SUBS.
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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