MacArthur Notes
November 3, 2023
Principals' Update
Greetings MacArthur Families,
Happy Friday! Happy Kindness Month! Students will be coming home with MacArthur Kindness Boomerangs to fill out and return by Monday, November 13th - World Kindness Day! Thank you for having your child(ren) write their names on the back with their grade level. We will be collecting data on how many kind acts are completed during the month of November, so the more you and your family complete the merrier! Link
We are so appreciative of your feedback on the NEW AND IMPROVED Panorama Family Survey The number of questions has been reduced and takes less than five minutes to complete. We are eager to hear from you and use this information to help inform our planning. Thank you for those who have participated already. As of today, we have 82 responses so far and are looking to increase that number. Please share your feedback on your MacArthur experience here. surveys.panoramaed.com/waltham/fall23family
In addition, our Grade 3 -5 students will be taking the survey over the next week. Additional information on the student survey and family survey can be found here. Letters explaining the surveys are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole.
Next week is Election Day! Thank you to all families who have donated to the 5th Grade Bake Sale/Lunch Sale. You can still contribute here. Donate - 5th Grade Bake Sale/Lunch Sale
Our new free fruit and vegetable snack program from Waltham Food Services is underway. All students are eligible to participate! This new program will take place weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click here to see the November menu/schedule.
Finally, a reminder about next week's schedule. We have no school on Tuesday for Election Day and Friday in observance of Veterans' Day. In addition, Thursday is Picture Retake Day. Thank you to all of our MacArthur community members who have served in the Armed Forces. We are so appreciative of your bravery and courage in service of our country. Have a wonderful weekend!
In Partnership,
Mr. Kmiec - (781) 314-5721 kevinkmiec@walthampublicschools.org
Mr. Howes - (781) 314-5725 roberthowes@walthampublicschools.org
Lunch Menu
Waltham Recreation
Healthy Waltham Food Pantry
BAKE SALE - DONATIONS WANTED!
Hello MacArthur Families,
On Tuesday, November 7th (Election Day), the 5th grade class will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the 5th grade celebration! While we are hoping to have lots of volunteers from the 5th grade class, we invite the entire MacArthur community to consider donating a baked good (home-made or store bought) or raffle price to help with our fundraising efforts. Please see the Sign-Up Genius below for more details on how you can help.
*Please reach out to Kristen Buckley with any questions - kristen.buckley44@gmail.com*
Much Thanks,
The 5th Grade Committee
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AFAB2CA6F58-45297123-election#/
PTO Weekly Notes
-Our Holiday Shop is coming up on 11/30 from 5:30pm-7:30pm! The Holiday Shop is a fun opportunity for students to purchase gifts and wrap them for their family members to give during the holiday season! There will also be concessions and a craft table for all to enjoy.
*To purchase tickets ahead of the event, visit our website here: https://macarthurpto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1651
*To volunteer to help make the event a success, visit our Sign Up Genius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48AFAB2CA6F58-45506686-holiday#/
-Our Pie fundraiser wrapped up this week, thank you to all who ordered! Pies will be available for pick up at MacArthur on Tuesday, 11/21 from 3:15pm-5:30pm.
-We will be holding another Restaurant Night at the Chateau on Tuesday, November 14th! A percentage of your order will go directly to the MacArthur PTO.
-We are excited to partner with The Paper Store for their "Gift of Giving Annual Charity Event"! During the week of November 20th-26th when you purchase the 2023 Gift of Giving ornament, $1 is donated to the PTO! Please see the flyer below for more information
We hope to see you all at our next virtual PTO meeting on 11/14 at 7:00pm! meet.google.com/ghj-aftb-zei
Wings for Autism
WINGS FOR AUTISM: Travel is stressful in general but can be particularly stressful for families who have a child with special needs. Here is an opportunity for a “test run”. Gain the familiarity and confidence necessary to take future trips. Children will experience:
Entering the airport The check-in process and checking bags Security screening Boarding the plane Preparing for take-off Exiting the plane When: November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. Where: Boston Logan Airport, Terminal E Cost: FREE!! Registration is required! ALL attendees must register - including parents, siblings, etc.) Adults 18 years and older must show valid identification at the airport, in order to participate in WIngs over Autism. Link for Event Registration
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