Coming soon to Arno…

March 2

Spring fever

March 7

Spring Picture Day

Super Cougar Lunch

PTA Meeting 6:30pm

March 8

End of 2nd Trimester

March 11

Magic of Stories Assembly

March 14

Bingo for Books

March 15

No School- Teacher PD

Report Cards Released

March 17

March 18

1st grade to Dearborn

March 19

Officer Knudsen Cougar Lunch 11:00

March 20

Mr. Peace Assembly

Tornado/Severe Weather Drill 1:20

March 21

Fire Drill 2:40

March 23-March 31

Spring Break

March 31

Happy Easter!

April 1

Class resumes

 

ARNO MISSION

ARNO ELEMENTARY…INSPIRING STUDENTS TOWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE TO INSPIRE ALL LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST.

ARNO COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS

• Academics are student-centered, which allow for various learning styles to showcase student achievement.

• We will develop and maintain a positive, respectful relationship with each student by using flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs

• We will foster safe learning environments that allow students the opportunity to establish a growth mindset

 

YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbook sales are now ready, please click the link if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook.

Yearbook sale information:

https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/83981H

Spring Picture Day

Spring picture day will be coming up on March 7. The code is below if you would like to order pictures.

This event’s Order Code is 85382PF.

https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry

March is Reading Month

Reading Month at Arno started on Feb 26! This is an exciting time for us to celebrate the joys and benefits of reading with our students.

Throughout March, we have a variety of engaging activities and events planned to foster a love for reading among our students. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

1. March Reading Around the World: Our entire school will be “reading around the world”, by reading books that take place on the various continents or books that teach us about the continents.  

2. Read Around the World at Home: Read around the world with us at home using the travel itinerary below.  Each week, find a book about or from each of the continents below.

3. Travel Itinerary

4. Feb. 26- March 1: South America

5. March 2-8: Asia

6. March 11-14: Europe 

7. March 18-22: Africa and Australia

8. Track Your Travels at Home: Keep track of all of your reading at home using a map that will be sent home. For each book you read at home, color in a piece of a continent.

9. Guest Readers: We will be inviting special guest readers to share their favorite stories with our students. This provides a wonderful opportunity for our children to see reading as a lifelong passion and a valuable skill.

10. Bingo for Books: Come in and enjoy some friendly Bingo on March 14 for a night of competing for a great prize- a free book!

11. Unplugged Thursdays: Turn off electronics and turn on your imagination!  Every Thursday throughout March (2/29, 3/7.3/14.3/21)

12. Wear it Wednesdays: Each Wednesday dress up to celebrate March is Reading Month! See flier

13. Penny Wars: Save your spare change to bring to school on Feb 27, March 5,12, and 19. The class with highest total wins!

We believe that instilling a love for reading in our students is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. By immersing themselves in books, our children not only enhance their literacy skills but also expand their imagination, empathy, and understanding of the world around them.

I encourage you to join us in celebrating March is Reading Month by supporting your child’s reading journey at home. Whether it’s reading together before bedtime, visiting the local library, or simply having conversations about books, every effort counts in nurturing a lifelong reader.

Thank you for your continued support in making literacy a priority at Arno. Together, we can empower our students to become passionate, confident, and lifelong readers.

MIRM Parents 2024

Bingo for Books 

ARNO BINGO FOR BOOKS FLYER – Google Docs

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kinder2024-25 (2)

 

Literacy Website

Mrs. Wesley, our Literacy Coach at Arno, has a blog that contains great information and resources for families in the area of literacy . Please check it out and take advantage of all the great information.

https://readwesley.edublogs.org/

 

 

Congratulations to all of our 2023-2024 Founder’s Day Winners at Arno!

PTSA Spring Fever Coming Up!

Attention 5th Grade Parents

 

Make a Family Media Plan

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx#/family

 

M-STEP

The M-STEP is fast approaching again!  The schedule is below, please make every effort to have your child present on testing dates.  Thank you!

Please mark your calendars if you have a child in 3rd,4th,5th grade.  The M-Step window opens up for 5th grade following Spring Break, then runs through early May.  The schedules is as follows:

April 16- 5th grade Science

April 17- 5th grade Social Studies

April 23/24- 5th grade ELA

April 30/May 1- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math

May 7/8- 3rd and 4th grade ELA

 

Coming soon to Arno…

April 1

Class resumes

April 4

Cougar Cash Lunch

Fire Drill

PTA meeting 6:30pm

April 11

Super Cougar Lunch

Knudsen Cougar Lunch

April 16

5th Grade M-STEP -science

April 18

5th Grade M-STEP S.S.

Fire Drill

April 22

Earth day 

April 23

5th Grade M-STEP ELA

K-1 Spring Concert 6:30

April 26

PTA Daddy/Daughter Dance

April 30

3,4,5 M-STEP Math

ARNO MISSION

ARNO ELEMENTARY…INSPIRING STUDENTS TOWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE TO INSPIRE ALL LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST.

ARNO COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS

• Academics are student-centered, which allow for various learning styles to showcase student achievement.

• We will develop and maintain a positive, respectful relationship with each student by using flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs

• We will foster safe learning environments that allow students the opportunity to establish a growth mindset

 

Arno Dress Code

The weather has certainly started to get warmer as winter has finally gone away.  The warmer weather also brings some thoughts to different clothes- so this is a great time for a reminder on the dress code:

STUDENT DRESS CODE
The staff of the Elementary schools expect all students to be neatly and appropriately dressed and groomed at all times while in school and at all school functions. Clothing and general appearance of all students shall be in keeping with the intent of this policy. The spirit of the Allen Park dress and grooming regulations are best reflected in the following two excerpts from the Allen Park Board of Education policy:

“Students are expected to determine their patterns of dress and grooming, provided that such
dress and grooming do not interfere with the health and safety of themselves or others and does
not interfere with the educational process of the school.”

In order to assist students and parents to comply with this provision, the following guidelines have been developed. The school administrator and staff will uphold the following regulations:

1. Clothing should not be so torn or so loose fitting as to be inappropriate or immodest.

2. Students are not to wear items of clothing which have obscene or vulgar statements or
pictures, which promote alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances. Shirts that convey a
negative attitude should not be worn to school. Also, students should not wear clothing
that promotes violence or fighting; such as “wrestling t-shirts”.

3. Shoes or footwear must be worn at all times. Sandals must be worn with socks. Flip-flops do
not make good shoes for children to wear to school, especially for gym and recess.

4. Hats are not to be worn in the building and must be kept in the student’s
cubby or locker during the school day, except during a designated Hat Day.

5. Makeup and all other cosmetic products are prohibited. This includes fake fingernails and
“tattoos”.

6. No bare midriffs, “fishnet” shirts, bare backs, halter tops, spandex, spaghetti straps, low
cut or loose fitting tank shirts or transparent clothing are permitted at any time. However,
sleeveless tops that fit tightly around both the shoulder and the neck will be permitted. In
general, school clothing should be age appropriate and modest.

7. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least fingertip length when one’s arms are extended
straight at one’s sides.

8. Coats and jackets, and other outerwear should not be worn in class. Hoodies are not allowed over the head during the school day, except for recess outside.

9. Cross Body bags should not be brought to school and will not be permitted during the school day.

Exceptions to the above for “special” days may be declared by the administration.

These guidelines are offered as general statements so that students and parents can select and purchase clothing appropriate to the school environment. As in most other things, good judgment and common sense are the ultimate standards.

Students who arrive at school inappropriately dressed will be referred to the principal and asked to remedy the problem. This may involve being sent home to change a particular article of clothing.

M-STEP

The M-STEP starts in April.  Please try and have your child for testing dates.  Students will start testing in their classrooms around 9:15 on each date, they will also have a snack provided just prior to the test starting.

Dates:

April 16- 5th grade Science

April 18- 5th grade Social Studies

April 23/24- 5th grade ELA

April 30/May 1- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math

May 7/8- 3rd and 4th grade ELA-

M-STEP Parent Letter

Hello Arno Families,

The Green Team has once again earned Arno Elementary an Evergreen Designated School, which is the highest honor among Michigan Green School recipients. Each year, we provide students with the knowledge necessary to become environmental experts. Continue to stay up to date with our latest tips to recycling responsibility as Earth Day is approaching.

Daddy/Daughter Dance

It is that magical time of year- the Daddy/Daughter Dance is fast approaching!  Please stay tuned for all of the magical information from the PTA on this special night, Friday, April 26. 

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

We are pleased to be having our kindergarten round up this spring for all incoming kindergarteners. This year’s event will be on May 13 starting at 6:30 p.m. Parents will attend in the gym, all future Cougars will attend within the 3 different classrooms.  Remember that Kindergarten registration is now open at Riley.

 

 

Spring Concert

We are excited to invite you the upcoming concert for grades kindergarten-first grade!  The event will take place at the Allen Park Center for the Arts on April 23 @6:30pm.  Hope to see you there!

 

5th Grade End of Year

The 23-24 school year is flying by!  For planning purposes, here some important dates for 5th grade:

May 22/23        HIV/Maturation Video

June 4                5th Grade Graduation AP Center for the Arts 9:15am

June 6                5th Grade Picnic @Boccabella Park

Volunteer I-CHAT

The district has launched a new I-Chat form for anyone interested in volunteering for either a field trip, an event, or even in the classroom.  I-Chat is a background check form that has now been made easy to use. Simply follow the link, fill out the form and submit.

I-Chat Form

 

Congratulations to all of March’s Super Cougars!

Mr. Peace Visits Arno

Kindergarten Registration

Kinder2024-25 (2) 

Need to leave an item?

Please leave any items (lunches, books) that you need to drop off for your child in the responsibility cabinet (grey cabinet by the main office doors); there are post it notes and pencils in there to label items and the secretary will check it in the morning.  This helps to reduce congestion in the office area, especially to start the day.  Thanks!

 

 

 

Coming soon to Arno…

Feb. 1

Cougar Cash Lunch

NWEA Rewards Assembly

Middle School Band visit (5th grade)

PTA Meeting 6:30pm

Feb. 2

Cougar Cash Lunch w/Officer Knudsen

Feb. 7

NWEA recess- weather permitting

Feb. 8

American Heart Association Assembly

Super Cougar Lunch

NWEA reward movie

PTA Family Fun Night

Feb. 9

No School- Teacher PD

Feb. 12

Allen Park Schools Wellness Week

Feb. 14

Valentines Day

Feb. 19 & 20

No School- President’s Day Break

Feb. 21-23

5th Grade Camp

Feb. 21 

Founder’s Day Dinner

Feb 23

Kindergarten to Ann Arbor

Feb 27

1st Grade to Dearborn

Feb. 29

Cougar Cash Lunch

March 2

PTSA Spring Fever

ARNO MISSION

ARNO ELEMENTARY…INSPIRING STUDENTS TOWARD ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE TO INSPIRE ALL LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST.

ARNO COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS

• Academics are student-centered, which allow for various learning styles to showcase student achievement.

• We will develop and maintain a positive, respectful relationship with each student by using flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs

• We will foster safe learning environments that allow students the opportunity to establish a growth mindset

 

 

FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION

The annual Founder’s Day awards celebration takes place on Feb. 21 as our amazing winners get to shine!  Congratulations to all of our award winners this year- you represent the very best of our Arno Cougars!!

2023-24 PTA Founders Day Winners

Olympic Greatness

Congratulations to all of our Medal winners from the Arno Olympics! We hope everyone had a fun night competing in the games!

NWEA Awards

Congratulations to all of our students who met their grade level norm, or met their growth for the Winter 2024 NWEA Assessment!

NWEA presentation 2024

 

PTA Reflections

Awesome job to all of our Cougars who participated in this year’s PTSA Reflection contest!

 

M-STEP 

The M-STEP is fast approaching again!  The schedule is below, please make every effort to have your child present on testing dates.  Thank you!

Please mark your calendars if you have a child in 3rd,4th,5th grade.  The M-Step window opens up for 5th grade following Spring Break, then runs through early May.  The schedules is as follows:

April 16- 5th grade Science

April 17- 5th grade Social Studies

April 23/24- 5th grade ELA

April 30/May 1- 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Math

May 7/8- 3rd and 4th grade ELA

 

Literacy Website

Mrs. Wesley, our Literacy Coach at Arno, created a blog that contains great information and resources for families in the area of literacy . Please check it out and take advantage of all the great information.

https://readwesley.edublogs.org/

 

Keep Your Child Learning After You Close the Book

Some of the best reading times take place after you’ve closed the book. After you finish reading a book together, ask your child to:

• Retell the story. Let your child choose the words—they don’t have to match the author’s.

• Imagine being in the story. What would your child do?

• Make personal connections. Has your child ever felt the way one of the characters in the book does?

• Think about different points of view. How would Little Red Riding Hood be different if it were told from the wolf’s side?

• Discuss pros and cons about the book—and explain opinions. You might even challenge your student to write a review of a book.

• Talk about lessons. What did your child learn from the book?

• Find locations. If the book was set in the real world, get out maps or a globe. Find the countries or cities mentioned.

Thinking and talking about books enriches your child’s reading experience.

Brought to you by:

Allen Park Public Schools
Title I Program

ARNO FACEBOOK

“LIKE” us to see lots of great updates and photos from school!  Thank you for promoting this social media platform as a positive way to share the good news and great things happening at Arno!

HERE IS THE LINK!  

https://www.facebook.com/arnoelementary/