MacArthur Elementary School
October 15, 2021
Principal News
Dear MacArthur Families,
What a great week we have had at MacArthur. Our fourth graders went to Camp Tecumseh and had an amazing time. A special thanks to all the parent chaperones, Mrs. Colvin, Mrs. MacPherson, and Mrs. Newsome for their willingness to continue this 40+ year tradition at MacArthur. Many of our parent chaperones attended Camp Tecumseh when they were fourth grade students at MacArthur. Today, our third grade students went on a field trip to the Mascot Museum and had a great time.
A special thanks to all our parents who met with their child’s teacher for parent/teacher conferences. We had an amazing turn out for conferences and are so appreciative of the collaboration between the home and school. It definitely is a team effort in educating a child and we couldn’t do it without our parents.
Thank you.
Have a Great Weekend.
Marian Buchko
Principal
Mark your calendar!
October 20-22: Fall Break/No School
October 25: Red Ribbon Week
October 25: Book Fair Begins
November 22: Picture Retake Day
Trick or Treat
Kindergarten Letter Shirts
Miss Curtis: Kane B.
Mrs. Howell: Adeline Z.
Mrs. Hummel: Lauren D. and Zachary H.
Mrs. Jostes: Gianna C., Harper F., Charlie F., Maryjane K.
October 22 - October 29
Parents are welcome to shop the virtual Book Fair online.
Students will be able to shop during their assigned library time.
Click here to visit our Book Fair Home Page.
Remember you may begin shopping October 22nd!
eWallet!
A SAFE, CASHLESS WAY TO SHOP THE FAIR
Easy to setup, eWallet funds are immediately available for use at both the in-school and virtual Book Fair. Plus, family and friends can contribute too! Create an eWallet account between 10/01 - 10/29
Fire Prevention
Attend the Indy Autonomous Challenge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Students, families, and educators are invited to the Innovation Showcase at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 23! This free event, held in conjunction with the Indy Autonomous Challenge, will provide students with the unique opportunity to learn more about STEM and innovations behind autonomous vehicles up close, followed by a unique opportunity to watch these cars zoom around the famous oval track (without drivers) in an all-new challenge. More information is available here, including information regarding how to register for free tickets. Contact Rebecca Estes with any questions.
https://www.indyautonomouschallenge.com/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
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!
The next Birth to School program is Baby/Mini on Wed. Oct. 13 at 9:30am for Baby Group (0-2 years) and 1pm for Mini Group (3-5 years) held at The Learning Center- 130 Harrington Ave. (next to Wheeler Middle School). Prior registration is required for all events. If you would like to attend, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/bmoct21.
The next Kindergarten Readiness class is on Tues. Oct. 19. Choose your class time: 10am or 1pm. Classes are held at The Learning Center- 130 Harrington Ave. (next to Wheeler Middle School). Prior registration is required for all events. If you would like to attend, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/oct21kr2.
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.
Textbook Rental Assistance
Remember to fill out your free and reduced lunch forms in order to apply for textbook rental assistance. Even though breakfast and lunch are free this year, the lunch form also determines financial help for textbook fees.
Instructions and information are located on our Food Services website under "Free and Reduced Lunches."
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.