Monthly Archives: October 2016

Oct. 31

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Oct. 31  Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween Parade 10:30

Student Half-Day- 11:40 Dismissal

Nov. 1

No events

Nov. 2

No events

Nov. 3

Roary the Lion Assembly

PTA Meeting 6:30

Nov. 4

No events

 

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Happy Halloween!

  • Monday, October 31st.
  • 10:30 AM.  Halloween Parade.  Outside
  • Classroom teacher will communicate with you if they are having any events to follow

Costumes:

  • Students will wear their costumes to school.
  • All costumes must be school appropriate
  • No play guns or weapons of any kind
  • Please do not allow your child to wear a mask.  Masks tend to slip causing a possible trip and fall accident / injury.

Parade Path:

  • Weather permitting.  We will be outside for our parade.  Our plan is to start the parade with our Kindergarten classes.  We will walk through the building picking up each class and exit door  # 8(5th grade doors).  We will walk around the inside perimeter of the playground fence, and then down the way to enter through the office main door- the best place to stand and watch would be on the outer perimeter of the fence, and along the sidewalk to the office.    Each class will then proceed back to their classrooms

It’s beginning to look a lot like…. Halloween

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From the PTA

Happy Friday, Caring Cougar Families!

It is the weekend before Halloween and all the kids are getting excited for….CANDY and Dressing up! Please be safe out there while you’re having fun collecting all your goodies!
Our Gumball Drive is at its end and it looks like we have a BERY tight race between 3 classrooms- Ms. Stanley’s Kindergarten Class, Mrs. Martinchick’s First Grade Class (there’s that name again…didn’t her class all ready win something? HeHeHe), and Ms. Amonette’s Second Grade Class! Results will be posted later this morning, so make sure to ask your students who won!
Our Limo Ride and Lunch with Mr. Zielinski has been scheduled for our top Grade Level Winners of the Fun Run! This grand and glorious escape (we meant, lunch) will take place Wednesday, November 2nd from 10:30 am-12:30 pm!
Our Spirit Wear is in and distributed! We are very sorry for the delay, but we had an overwhelming amount of orders and some last minute orders that we wanted to make sure got processed. We did not anticipate it taking as long as it did, but we’re sure the next round of orders will be handled more efficiently! Look for new products being offered just in time for Christmas!
Thank you to everyone that attended our first Skateland Skate Night of the year! Everyone had fun skating, falling, and even dancing their way through the night! A BIG THANKS to Tania Bassett for chairing this event! She did a tremendous job and we look forward to working with her again at future events!
We had a lot of families show up to our first “Family Dinner Night” at Applebee’s! Thank you so much for supporting your PTA by dining out! We hope everyone enjoyed their visit!
Our Reflections Contest is in high gear! “What Is Your Story”? Everyone has one, let’s show the world yours! The contest ends November 11thwhen entries are due.
Our Richard Paul Anti-Bullying Assembly took place yesterday, Thursday, October 27th. We hope everyone took home some good information as to how to prevent and stop bullying!
Our next PTA Meeting will be held this Thursday, November 3rd from 6:30-730 pm in the school cafeteria. Come on out and check us out! Learn what’s going to happen with the Fun Run Money we raised. Sign up to volunteer at an event or even chair one! As always…FREE Babysitting is available!
 Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND! We look forward to seeing all the costumes in the school parade this Monday!

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Lots of skating Cougars had a great time last night!

 

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Teacher Professional Development Dates

This year, the district calendar reflects 8 half-days of teacher PD that is required by the state.  Those PD dates feature no school in the afternoon, 11:40 dismissal.  The dates for October/November are as follows:

10/31     11/8

 

Enhancement Millage Information

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Voice Volunteers

Arno is still in need of Voice Volunteers to work with students throughout the building.  I have attached the page below that would need to be filled out and sent in to the office.  The info sheet does have to run through the state iChat site for a background check.  After receiving approval from the district, you would be scheduled to come in and work with kids  We appreciate all of the support we receive at Arno!!

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CHECK THEM OUT ON THE WEB

Exciting news from the world wide web!  Check out all of our teacher blogs/sites for more information

Mrs. Watson

Mrs. Martinchick

Mrs. Schultz

Mrs. Kalis

Mrs. Warneck

Mrs. Wesley

Mrs. Higgins

Mrs. Kalis

Mrs. Jensen

Mrs. Boyer

Mrs. Bennett

Mrs. Trapani

Mrs. Solak

Mrs. Byrne

 All staff websites or blogs are listed in the Blogroll on the right side of this blog’s main page.  Keep up the great work in creating a web presence for your classrooms!

 

Dr. Hall Treats Our 4th Grade to some Read-Alouds… 

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Fun and Educational times for our Cougars…

 

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AP Fire Safety Assembly in action!

 

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 3rd grade recently went the River Raisin Battle Field

 

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4th Grade uses Kahoot, an online program, to study for Social Studies

 

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4th graders creating circuits in science

 

 

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Richard Paul presents Arno with a fun and educational anti-bullying program

 

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Oct. 24

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Oct. 24

No events

Oct. 25

3rd grade to River Raisin

Oct. 26

No events

Oct. 27

Principal’s meeting 9:00

Fire Prevention Assembly 9:00 K-3

Bully Prevention Assembly

K-2    1:30-2:15

3-5     2:30-3:15

Skating Party 6:00

Oct. 28

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From the Arno PTA

Happy Friday Cougar Families,

A few reminders:

Next Wednesday, October 26th, we have our Applebee’s Fundraiser at the Allen Park Applebee’s.  A No-Hassle way to take your family out for dinner and help support your PTA!

Thursday, October 28, from 6-8pm we have our first skating party at Skateland of Woodhaven! Come on out and skate, glide, dance, trip, and stumble through a night of fun!

Our Gumball Challenge is kicking up and almost coming to an end. It is a close race between classes. Get your Membership Forms in to add more gum to your class machines! A more detailed update will become available next week!

Our next PTA Meeting is coming up soon, Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria! Come check out what is going on and what we will be doing with all the Fun Run money!

We really could not be more grateful and thankful for all the hard work that went into the Fun Run! The rewards for the top performers are as follows:

Each Grade Level Winner will get a limousine ride with Mr. Zielinski to lunch at a restaurant in the area. For 3rd Grade, there was a tie, so both students will get to go out to lunch! For the overall student winner he will get to be, “Principal for the Day!” The Class Winner will receive a Pizza Party.
And without further ado….YOUR 2016 FUN RUN RESULTS AND WINNERS…..(Drumroll Please…)

TOP STUDENT PER GRADE
Grade Teacher Student Amount
K DiCarlo Allan Irick $340
1st Martinchick Marshall Hegedus $880
2nd Amonette Connor Mihalik $215
3rd Warneck Kellen Fogarty $195
3rd Warneck Samantha Muse $195
4th Trionfi Mackenzie Mouchet $360
5th Hool Anna Watson $330
TOP OVERALL IN ARNO
1st Martinchick Marshall Hegedus $880

 

 

Classroom Leaderboard

School Classroom Grade Total Raised ($)
Arno Elementary Team Martinchick Grade 1 $2,522
Arno Elementary Team Watson Grade 1 $1,500
Arno Elementary Team Amonette Grade 2 $1,075
Arno Elementary Team Kalis Grade 4 $1,060
Arno Elementary Team Stanley K $975
Arno Elementary Team Trionfi Grade 4 $935
Arno Elementary Team Pushman Grade 1 $745
Arno Elementary Team Warneck Grade 3 $740
Arno Elementary Team DiCarlo K $675
Arno Elementary Team Schultz Grade 2 $650
Arno Elementary Team Haskin K $645
Arno Elementary Team Wesley Grade 3 $625
Arno Elementary Team Hool Grade 5 $595
Arno Elementary Team Higgins Grade 4 $555
Arno Elementary Team Tillery/Brown Grade 2 $475
Arno Elementary Team Smalley Grade 4 $365
Arno Elementary Team Uhring Grade 5 $300
Arno Elementary Team Guyot Grade 3 $285
Arno Elementary Team Creutz Grade 5 $120

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!! Details about the lunch will become available in the next couple of weeks! Remember to check the Arno Elementary PTA Facebook page for updates and events, as well as, past school blog posts.

Have a Great Weekend!

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THANK YOU DTE Energy!

Our 4th grade students loved the presentation on ENERGY and greatly appreciated the TAKE ACTION KIT that was passed out to each student to bring home and share with their parents.

 

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CHECK THEM OUT ON THE WEB

Exciting news from the world of specials!  Check out new links to the AP Elementary Tech and Media websites!  Please visit these specials websites to connect our families to the important work our students are doing in the specials classes!
All staff websites or blogs can be reached from the Blogroll on the right or left side of this page.  Please visit these pages often for helpful and informative news!

More happenings in Arno…

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Book buddies get together for some fun buddy reading with Mrs. Hool’s and Mrs. Schultz’s class
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21st Century learning in student collaboration with Mrs. Kalis’s class before a math assessment

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Updates regarding Halloween at Arno Elementary.

  • Monday, October 31st.
  • 10:30 AM.  Halloween Parade.  Outside
  • Classroom teacher will communicate with you if they are having any events to follow

Costumes:

  • Students will wear their costumes to school.
  • All costumes must be school appropriate
  • No play guns or weapons of any kind
  • Please do not allow your child to wear a mask.  Masks tend to slip causing a possible trip and fall accident / injury.

Parade Path:

  • Weather permitting.  We will be outside for our parade.  Our plan is to start the parade with our Kindergarten classes.  We will walk through the building picking up each class and exit door  # 8(5th grade doors).  We will walk around the inside perimeter of the playground fence, and then down the way to enter through the office main door- the best place to stand and watch would be on the outer perimeter of the fence, and along the sidewalk to the office.    Each class will then proceed back to their classrooms.

 

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Teacher Professional Development Dates

This year, the district calendar reflects 8 half-days of teacher PD that is required by the state.  Those PD dates feature no school in the afternoon, 11:40 dismissal.  The dates for October/November are as follows:

10/31     11/8

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Oct. 17

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Oct. 17

No events

Oct. 18

4th Grade DTE presentation 12:00

Oct. 19

School Improvement Meeting 3:45

Oct. 20

No events

Oct. 21

No events

Arno PTA

Happy Friday!!! Is it Thanksgiving yet because we have SO MUCH to be Thankful for!

Our Fun Run has raised over $13,000 and we still have one last day to donate for the final tallies! WOW! Simply AMAZING! We couldn’t be more excited from all the support we have had for this event! Prizes will be distributed once all contributions have been finalized.
Our Reflections Program has launched! Information about the program went home last Friday. This years theme is “What Is Your Story”? Entries are due by November 11.
Our first Skateland Party is coming up! RSVP’s went out! So, save the date, Thursday, October 27th from 6-8pm.
Wednesday, October 26th is our first restaurant fundraiser at Applebee’s in Allen Park! Come on out and enjoy a meal with your family and support your PTA! Information will be coming home next week.
There is just 2 more weeks left for our WelGUM Back Gumball Challenge! It’s a tight race between 4 classrooms right now. Get your membership forms in to give your student some EXTRA books for their classroom and a prize!
Have a Great Weekend
Please enjoy some pics from our Fun Run by clicking the link below

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Last Minute Fun Run donation directions

Click on  http://www.thegetmovincrew.com/

2. Then, click on the star for Parent Login.
3. Enter your email and password.
4. Click on “View Webpage/Donate Here” on the right side.
5. On the bottom right, it says “Share this Fundraiser”, click on if you would like to share it on Facebook, on Twitter, by email, etc.
Thank you for your support!

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Vinnie is ready for the teacher match!!

Red Wing’s Share Positive Message

Arno had a special visit from the Red Wing’s Assembly Program yesterday with the positive messages of a good educations, and dedication towards exercise and healthy eating habits.  The program also passed out prizes and included an awesome hockey 1:1 shoot out between teachers and students- the students walked with victory with a 3-1 win!!!

 

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Student Dismissal

As of Monday, October 17th, all students must exit their designated class door. This is in an effort to keep the hallways clear during dismissal time. Cougar Tracks Club will be starting soon and they meet in the hallway. This club can have up to 100 members. In turn, students with siblings must exit with their class out their designated door. Please make arrangements with your child as to whether they are going to walk outside to their sibling’s door or have a designated meeting spot.  Thank you so much in advance for your cooperation in this matter. This will hopefully alleviate hallway congestion.

 

 

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Updates regarding Halloween at Arno Elementary.

  • Monday, October 31st.
  • 10:30 AM.  Halloween Parade.  Outside
  • Classroom teacher will communicate with you if they are having any events to follow

Costumes:

  • Students will wear their costumes to school.
  • All costumes must be school appropriate
  • No play guns or weapons of any kind
  • Please do not allow your child to wear a mask.  Masks tend to slip causing a possible trip and fall accident / injury.

Parade Path:

  • Weather permitting.  We will be outside for our parade.  Our plan is to start the parade with our Kindergarten classes.  We will walk through the building picking up each class and exit door  # 8(5th grade doors).  We will walk around the inside perimeter of the playground fence, and then down the way to enter through the office main door- the best place to stand and watch would be on the outer perimeter of the fence, and along the sidewalk to the office.    Each class will then proceed back to their classrooms.

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Teacher Professional Development Dates

This year, the district calendar reflects 8 half-days of teacher PD that is required by the state.  Those PD dates feature no school in the afternoon, 11:40 dismissal.  The dates for October are as follows:

10/31     11/8

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From Camp…

Good afternoon,

Pie Fundraiser order forms and money are due Friday, October 21st.  Please make one check payable to Arno Elementary.

Also, please send back the orange “Intent to Go to Camp” form along with the first payment of $50 by Friday, October 21st.  Checks should be made to Arno.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Mrs. Hool

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Oct. 10

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Oct. 10

Reflections Contest Kickoff

Oct. 11

Fire Drill 1:30

Oct. 12

Half Day- dismissal @11:40 Teacher PD

Oct. 13

Red Wings Assembly

Oct. 14

No events

 

From the PTA

FUN RUN IS HERE! We hope everyone has a GREAT DAY and the weather cooperates!  So far we have over $10,000 in donations and still counting!  A BIG THANK YOU to EVERYONE because without your help, this year’s Fun Run couldn’t and wouldn’t have been as successful!  Just a reminder that donations will be accepted until next Friday, October 14th.  so don’t delay, get your students contribution submitted online or into the office!

Have a great weekend!

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Cougar Run Club News

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Updates regarding Halloween at Arno Elementary.

  • Monday, October 31st.
  • 10:30 AM.  Halloween Parade.  Outside
  • Classroom teacher will communicate with you if they are having any events to follow

Costumes:

  • Students will wear their costumes to school.
  • All costumes must be school appropriate
  • No play guns or weapons of any kind
  • Please do not allow your child to wear a mask.  Masks tend to slip causing a possible trip and fall accident / injury.

Parade Path:

  • Weather permitting.  We will be outside for our parade.  Our plan is to start the parade with our Kindergarten classes.  We will walk through the building picking up each class and exit door  # 8(5th grade doors).  We will walk around the inside perimeter of the playground fence, and then down the way to enter through the office main door- the best place to stand and watch would be on the outer perimeter of the fence, and along the sidewalk to the office.    Each class will then proceed back to their classrooms.

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21st Century Learning at Arno…

When walking into room 122, you’ll notice that the classroom looks different. This third grade learning space doesn’t have traditional desks or tables for 26 students.

Instead, Mrs. Warneck’s classroom has a variety of seating options.

There are stools, yoga balls, wobble cushions, video game chairs, regular chairs, yoga mats, standing tables, a standing desk, a sitting desk, ottomans, bean bags, beach chairs, small tables, clipboards, and a new carpet space, which the classroom recently won from Jabro Carpet One in a voting contest.  This furniture arrangement is called Flexible Seating and — in addition to the students viewing it as fun—research says Flexible Seating has positive impacts on student learning.

Here are some examples:

  • helps students attention spans which results in higher achievement

  • makes students more actively engaged in the classroom

  • gives them an active outlet without disrupting their learning

  • makes them more physically fit

  • motivates students to want to come to school

  • helps those with ADHD and Autism, along with other special needs

  • helps develop a sense of community among the students which improves their social skills

  • helps them to become independent learners

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Student Attendance

Please read the attitude article on the importance of student attendance, which is mandatory by the laws of the State of Michigan.  Please be aware that we are required to follow up with families either verbally, in writing, or both when absences reach the 10 full day mark.

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Teacher Professional Development Dates

This year, the district calendar reflects 8 half-days of teacher PD that is required by the state.  Those PD dates feature no school in the afternoon, 11:40 dismissal.  The dates for October are as follows:

10/12        10/31

 

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