MacArthur Notes
April 12, 2024
Principals' Update
Greetings MacArthur Families,
Our week started off by being wowed by the wonder of Monday's solar eclipse and concluded with the start of April Vacation! We were so fortunate to enjoy the collective experience of the eclipse as a community. Students and staff were overjoyed by the awe inspiring opportunity to view the eclipse. (Photos below from the MacArthur School website) Thank you to the Waltham Education and Beyond Foundation for their donation of the eclipse glasses. A special shout out to Ms. Sara Boudreau, our Science Specialist, for helping to coordinate our solar eclipse planning and sharing resources with our teachers and students.
We have entered the fourth quarter of the school year, as we have 40 days of school remaining this year. As we begin planning for the 2024/2025 school year, we invite families to communicate with us in support of the class placement process. Please read this letter to learn more about the class placement process. Families are invited to share their input via Google Form now through May 3, 2024. Class Placement Family Input Form
Please consider registering the 1st ever MacArthur PTO 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 27th! This event is designed for all members of our MacArthur community to participate and enjoy! The race is divided into both at 5K and a 1 mile race. Click below to register for this event.
To Register to Run/Walk: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=14071
To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AFAB2CA6F58-48483558-macarthur#/
We are one month away from a special presentation at MacArthur from the Massachusetts Partnership for Youth entitled, Identifying Anxiety and Supporting Effective Regulation, on May 14, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. This presentation will take place at MacArthur in person and is geared for adults (families and faculty). All are welcome to attend. Please register to attend the event here. This presentation is free of charge for all attendees.
Thank you to those who attempted to attend Wednesday's monthly Principals' Forum. We were unexpectedly unable to present. We look forward to gathering again in May for our PTO meeting on May 7th and Principals' Forum on May 8th.
Before heading out for school vacation, we would like to wish all who celebrated Eid this week a wonderful festival. In addition, we send our best to all who are observing Passover beginning on April 22nd.
Finally, sending our best to any members of our community running this year's Boston Marathon! Wishing everyone a wonderful week as a family! We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready to learn on Monday, April 22nd.
In Partnership,
Mr. Kmiec - (781) 314-5721 kevinkmiec@walthampublicschools.org
Mr. Howes - (781) 314-5725 roberthowes@walthampublicschools.org
Lunch Menu
Reminder, Breakfast and Lunch are free for all students!
Waltham Recreation
Healthy Waltham Food Pantry
Next Dates - 4/11 and 4/25
PTO Weekly Update
Our first ever MacArthur 5K & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 27th! The first 100 registrants will receive a t-shirt as well!
To Register to Run/Walk: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=14071
To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AFAB2CA6F58-48483558-macarthur#/
Interested in helping out with Teacher Appreciation activities in May? Email Danielle at daniellecarson43@gmail.com.
Field Day is Thursday, June 6th (rain date: Monday, June 10th). If you would like to volunteer, you must have an updated CORI. Please reach out to Ms. Santana to check your status or to complete a CORI form at margaretsantana@walthampublicschools.org.
Special thank you to Kristen Lutz for chairing our Movie Night and to all of our parent volunteers for making it a fun night for our families!
Kindergarten Registration: All families who have a student who will be five years old before September 1st are encouraged to register their child for Kindergarten. This online process can be found here on the Parent Information Center section of the Waltham Public Schools website.
https://www.walthampublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-registration-information
ST Math
Has your student come home talking about Jiji? Do they want to play ST Math at homeFor Grades 3-5: Log into Clever, select ST Math and play! (They should know their username and password.)
For Grades K-2: Follow these steps to have them play! Go to the Clever login, found on the school’s website, or scan the QR code below and allow camera. Scan your student’s QR badge (sent home in their folder). Click ST Math and play!
MacArthur Elementary School
Absence Line - (781) 314-5722
Email: kevinkmiec@walthampublicschools.org
Website: walthampublicschools.org/macarthur
Location: 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA, USA
Phone: 781-314-5721