April 2022

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Coming soon to Arno…

April 4

School Resumes

April 7

Fire Drill

PTA Meeting 6:30

April 11

MSTEP window opens

April 12

MSTEP 5th Grade SS

April 14

MSTEP 5th Grade Science

April 15

Good Friday- No School

April 17

HOPPY Easter!

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April 19

MSTEP 5th Grade ELA

April 20

Fire Drill

April 21

5th grade parent orientation 6:00-7:00

April 26

MSTEP 5th Grade Math, 4th Grade Math, 3rd Grade ELA

April 29

PBIS Reward

 

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ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER

AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS

THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

 

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Kindergarten Roundup

We are pleased to be bringing back the normal kindergarten round up this spring for all incoming kindergarteners. This year’s event will be on May 2 starting at 6:30 p.m. Parents will attend in the gym, all future Cougars will attend within our classrooms.  Remember that Kindergarten registration is now open at Riley.

 

Good Neighbor Saturday

MDE - M-STEP Summative

The M-STEP Window Opens

M-STEP kicks off on May 4 for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade for all students. Please see the schedule below for testing dates:

ALL testing starts at 9:15.  

April 12    5th Grade Social Studies

April 14    5th Grade Science

April 19    5th Grade ELA

April 26    3rd Grade ELA, 4th Grade Math, and 5th Grade Math

May  3       3rd Grade Math, 4th Grade ELA

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Thank you so much for your generous donations to Rock Your Socks Day at Allen Park Schools!  This celebration of World Down Syndrome Day has been so much fun!  The students loved showing off their socks.  It was so amazing to see the community come together to support and celebrate all “EXTRA” special kids.  The district’s Cognitively Impaired programs greatly appreciate your support more than words could ever convey.

 

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APPS Summer Camp Info

 

Summer Kids Camp 2022

 

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Watersheds Contest

As a Wayne County Green School award recipient, Arno Elementary School is one of just 25 Schools eligible to participate in this year’s Adopt a Storm Drain contest!

The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds Schools for Clean Water Adopt a Storm Drain Contest is an easy online contest where you encourage parents, school staff, and community members to pledge to adopt a storm drain near their home. When they take the pledge they assign that pledge to your school.

The schools that get the most pledges will win cash prizes up to $1,500 for class materials and educational projects!

Here are the contest details:

The Alliance for Downriver Watersheds (ADW) is proud to announce the 2nd annual Schools for Clean Water Contest! As a current, or recent, Green School located in the Downriver area, your school is eligible to participate and win!

What is the Schools for Clean Water Contest?

The Schools for Clean Water Contest is a friendly competition to reduce pollution in our local waterways. Like last year, we will focus on keeping yard waste and litter out of storm drains.

How does it work?

Participating schools urge parents, alumni, and faculty to visit www.SchoolsForCleanWater.org between April 4th and April 22nd (Earth Day) to complete a simple online pledge to do their part. When they submit the pledge form, they assign that pledge to your school. At the end of the contest, we tally up the totals and the schools with the most pledges win cash prizes.

Who can pledge?

Anyone 18 and older can take the pledge including, but not limited to: parents, alumni, student’s family members, teachers, school support staff, friends, neighbors, etc…

What do schools win?

Eight schools will win a share of the $5,000 in prize money. The money can be used to pay for educational projects and classroom materials.

  • First Place – $1,500

  • Second Place – $1,250

  • Third Place – $1,000

  • Wild Card – 5 x $250 (all schools with 50 or more pledges, will be entered into a random drawing for the five wild card prizes)

 

In 2021, winners used the prize money to help fund programs like an outdoor classroom, a reading garden for special education students, school gardens, and other green initiatives.

 

 

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COVID-19 RAPID TESTS FOR HOME USE AVAILABLE

Allen Park Public Schools has received a supply of Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests for student/family home use.  We ask that parents/guardians please limit to 1 test per student in the family.

Parents/guardians are welcome to pick up their test kit(s) Monday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (Closed 3/28 thru 4/1 for spring break) while supplies last at the following location:

RILEY EDUCATION CENTER

9601 VINE, ALLEN PARK

DOOR #8

 

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Limited Schools of Choice Program for 2022-23

The Allen Park Public School District has established a successful Schools of Choice Program for the past several years and the Board of Education has approved continuation of the program for the 2022-23 school year for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.  (Requests for specific elementary schools cannot be guaranteed)

Applications will be available, online only, between Monday, March 28, 2022 through Sunday, April 17, 2022 on our website, https://www.allenparkschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=971881&type=d&pREC_ID=1847418

Completed applications will be accepted beginning Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 17.  Absolutely no late applications will be accepted.

A random draw selection will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022. The draw will determine numerical selection for acceptance of candidates.  Parents will be contacted with their students’ waitlist number, by email or phone call by April 20, 2022.

We ask that you help us by sharing this information with friends and/or family members who may be interested in having their children become a part of the Allen Park Public Schools Family.

For more information about the Schools of Choice Program, please see the attached FAQ’s, visit our website at www.allenparkschools.com.  You can also address questions to schoolofchoice@appublicschools.com or call (313) 827-1154.

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Culver's Fundraiser, Tuesday November 3rd | Willowbrook PTO

Culver’s calendars for PBIS- A 2022 calendar that is filled with valuable coupons for Culver’s delicious food!  The cost is $3 and $2 of that will go the building Positive Behavior Support program.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please send in $3 in a labeled envelope with your child’s name on it.  Thank you for your support!

 

Kindergarten / Home

Kindergarten 2022-2023 Information

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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/

 

Remind

Please consider joining Arno Remind at:

https://www.remind.com/join/arno2020

Full directions: remind invite

 

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March 2022

Coming soon to Arno…

March 1

Roller Kingdom Reading Challenge - Roller Kingdom

March is Reading Month Begins!

March 2

Dr. Suess’s Birthday

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March 3

PTA Meeting 6:30

March 7

Mobile Dentist in gym

March 10

Spring Pictures

Spring Pictures-Rescheduled - Park Avenue Elementary School

March 11

End of 2nd Trimester

March 16

Tornado Drill 10:00

March 17

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

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March 18

No School- Teacher PD

Report Cards Released

March 21

World Down Syndrome Day- Rock your socks!

March 23

Bingo for Books 6:00

March 24

PBIS Reward March Madness

March 26-April 3

SPRING BREAK!

Open all week for Spring Break! – Boys and Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls

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ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER

AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS

THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

 

Title I/School Improvement Surveys

It is that time of year… we are in need of your opinion of how things are going at Arno for school improvement planning.  Please take a moment and complete this year’s survey that has taken our remote status into consideration. We survey three groups annually- staff, students in grades 3-5, and parents.  This valuable information goes into our school improvement planning so Arno can be its very best!  The link will be active until March 9.  Thank you for your participation in helping us always improve!

Survey Link:

https://forms.gle/inhFCUoLtqDmcsf8A

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Mobile Dentist is Coming March 7

If you would still like to register, please click on the link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/AEAPMI

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Spring Pictures are here!

Picture Day for Arno Elementary is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2022 and this Picture Day event’s Order Code is 67356XF

Please note, only those who have preordered will be photographed. Click here to order.

Online preordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day.

 

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World Down syndrome Day is March 21- Rock your Socks!

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Spring Fever

 

 

March is Reading Month Activities

Travel the World with Books!
One Book, One School

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Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures!

This year to celebrate March is Reading Month, our entire
school will be reading Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures:
The Mount Rushmore Calamity. Our celebration is called One
Book, One School because the entire school is reading the
same book. The Mount Rushmore Calamity is just one book in
a series about Flat Stanley, the boy who was flattened by a
falling bulletin board and his adventures traveling by mail
around the world.

Each student will get a book this year. Our goal is that you
would read this book together at home. The book is for your
family to keep. We hope you enjoy reading together as a
family. The included pacing guide outlines the chapters to be
read each week. Your child’s teacher will also be given a
book to read and discuss in class.

Throughout the month of March, we will have a wide
variety of reading themed activities to participate in at home
and at school. Attached is a calendar of all of the fun
activities we have planned!

Books will be distributed on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Pacing Guide

February 28 – March 4: Chapters 1 & 2
March 7-11: Chapters 3 & 4
March 14 -18: Chapters 5 & 6
March 21-25: Chapter 7

Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley loves to travel by mail, he is flat and fits perfectly inside
an envelope. As a family, decorate Flat Stanley however you like! Ask
a friend or family member who lives in another city or state if they
would like to show Stanley all around their town. If they agree, mail
Stanley to them. Have them take pictures with Stanley on all of their
adventures and share them with you and your family. Or take Flat
Stanley all around where you live and keep a journal of the place you
visit!

Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures!

Unplugged Tuesdays

Turn off electronics… and turn on your imagination! Every Tuesday night in

March “unplug” and spend quality time with your family!

March 1, 8, 15, 22

 

Wear it Wednesdays

Celebrate March is Reading Month by dressing up each Wednesday to

match the reading theme.

March 2: Pack your bags! Wear a shirt from you favorite location,

vacation, or somewhere you want to go!

March 9: Pawsitively Wild About Reading! Wear animal print.
March 16: Team up for reading! Wear sports apparel.
March 23: We “read” all month! Wear red.

Book Exchange

During the week of March 7-11, students will be participating in a book
exchange on their library day. Students can bring in up to three gently
used books to exchange. Students will be able to exchange the same
number of books that they bring from home. If a student brings in one
book, they will be able to pick out one book. Look for a flyer coming home with more information.

Final Week: Reading “Spirit” Week

To celebrate the end of March is Reading Month we will be hosting a Reading Spirit Week!

March 21: Be a Word! Wear a shirt or hat with words or pin a word and definition to your shirt.

March 22: Be a Book Character! Come dressed as your favorite book character.

March 23: Wear Red because we “read” all month. (Wear it Wednesday)
March 24: Michigan Day! Wear your favorite Michigan themed clothes.
March 25: Read and Relax! Bring in your favorite book and wear your comfiest pajamas.

 

From the District

Dear Friends,
 
Preparations continue for Spring Fever, the PTA/PTSA Council Scholarship fundraiser on March 12th.  You can help!  Here are some opportunities to help us raise our goal of $12,000 for APHS and APCS graduating senior scholarships.  
Spring Fever includes a craft & vendor show, mom 2 mom sale, silent auction, bake sale and concessions!
We are grateful for your continued support!
 
Contact: Sandy Winkler (appta.council@gmail.com)

Culvers Calendars

Culver's Fundraiser, Tuesday November 3rd | Willowbrook PTO

Culver’s calendars for PBIS- A 2022 calendar that is filled with valuable coupons for Culver’s delicious food!  The cost is $3 and $2 of that will go the building Positive Behavior Support program.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please send in $3 in a labeled envelope with your child’s name on it.  Thank you for your support!

 

MDE - M-STEP Summative

M-STEP

The M-STEP, a state of Michigan assessment will start for all of our third-fifth graders in April after spring break.  Right now our students are hard at work learning material and practicing digital formats that will prepare them.  More information will becoming when we get closer.

 

 

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From the District- Parent workshops 

Love and Logic Parenting Bootcamp on March 9, 16 & 23

–Raising Responsible Kids

–Letting Empathy and Consequences Provide Teaching Opportunities

–Turning Mistakes into Wisdom

Virtual Parenting Workshop: Raising a Reader-Promoting Literacy for Kids 0-5 – March 16


Love and Logic Parenting Boot Camp-March 2022.pdf
Parent Workshop-Raising a Reader-Promoting Literacy for Kids 0-5.pdf

 

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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/

 

Remind

Please consider joining Arno Remind at:

https://www.remind.com/join/arno2020

Full directions: remind invite

 

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February 2022

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Coming soon to Arno…

Feb. 3

NWEA Rewards Assembly Grades 3-5

PTA Meeting 6:30 Arno Cafeteria

Feb. 11

NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD

Feb. 14

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Feb. 21 and 22

Winter Break- No School

 

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Arno Vision

Arno Elementary will provide a system of support to empower

and inspire students to become collaborative learners

that strive for academic excellence

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Winter Break is coming…

There will be no school on February 21 and 22 for winter break.  School resumes on Feb. 23

 

Culvers Calendars

Culver's Fundraiser, Tuesday November 3rd | Willowbrook PTO

Culver’s calendars for PBIS- A 2022 calendar that is filled with valuable coupons for Culver’s delicious food!  The cost is $3 and $2 of that will go the building Positive Behavior Support program.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please send in $3 in a labeled envelope with your child’s name on it.  Thank you for your support!

 

MDE - M-STEP Summative

M-STEP

The M-STEP, a state of Michigan assessment will start for all of our third-fifth graders in April after spring break.  Right now our students are hard at work learning material and practicing digital formats that will prepare them.  More information will becoming when we get closer.

 

 

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 10 WAYS YOUR STUDENT CAN LEARN ABOUT BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE IN AMERICA

  • By Valerie Kirk

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the impact of African American heritage, culture, and achievement in our country. While most K–12 schools incorporate Black history activities into their curriculum, Black History Month offers a wonderful opportunity to extend your child’s learning at home or enhance your homeschool curriculum. Here are 10 ways your student can learn about Black history and culture. You don’t have to wait until February—these activities and resources can be used throughout the year!

1. Celebrate with Cross-Curricular Activities

Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher of children’s books, has developed 13 cross-curricular activities for teachers to celebrate Black History Month, broken down by elementary, middle, and high school. While these ideas are intended to be done in a traditional classroom, they can all be adapted to online school or homeschool students. While you’re on the Scholastic website, check out their reading list of young adult books written by African American authors.

2. Read a Book About the African American Experience, History, and Culture

Educators recommend that students spend at least 20 minutes a day reading. Celebrate Black History Month by having your student read a book that features African American culture, shares the story of a great African American figure, or brings the African American experience to life. For inspiration, here are 10 terrific books for students in elementary school.

3. Watch a Documentary

Documentaries bring the past to life, connecting us to significant times in history. PBS offers this list of powerful documentaries exploring Black history and culture in America. Relive iconic moments, like the 1963 March on Washington, or join the Freedom Riders on their journey through the Jim Crow South. These documentaries are appropriate for middle or high school students.

4. Plan a Full Lesson on Historical Topics

PBS also offers their Learning Media series, with several lessons that honor Black History Month, including lessons on the Emancipation Proclamation, the Great Migration, and the civil rights movement. These lessons are designed to support teachers and homeschool families but are an excellent resource for parents looking to help their student have a deeper understanding of these important topics.

5. Virtually Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is part of the Smithsonian Institute and devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. They have a wealth of online learning resources to help you enrich your student’s learning experience, including recommended reading resources for elementary, middle, and high school students and Smithsonian Learning Labs, which are free, interactive lessons where students can explore both well-known and not so well-known moments in history.

6. Watch a Movie Showcasing African American History or Experiences

Celebrate Black History Month with family movie night, watching movies that celebrate the African American experience or that highlight historical events. Movie casts have become more diverse in recent years, so choosing films that feature actors of color is a way to celebrate achievements. Need inspiration? Check out this list of 50 African American children’s movies for a special family movie night.

7. Honor African American Veterans

Did you know that nearly 200,000 African Americans served in the US Army from 1863 to 1865, making up nearly 10 percent of the American soldiers who served in the US Army during the Civil War? It all started with the formation of the 54th Massachusetts regiment. From service in the Civil War to the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen, African American men and women have a long history of serving in the United States military. Your student can honor their contributions in both times of war and peace by learning more about their service.

8. Learn About African American Inventors

The first African American to be awarded a US patent was Thomas Jennings, who in 1821 invented a way to dry-clean clothes. The first African American woman to receive a patent was Judy Reed for her dough kneader and roller in 1884. Have your student research other African American inventors who made contributions to science, industry, business, agriculture, transportation, and communications.

9. Listen to a TED Talk

If your high school student walks around with earbuds in all day, have them spend some time listening to TED Talks that celebrate Black History Month. TED Talks are designed to share knowledge through short talks and presentations. Their Black History Month playlist includes talks about the migration of African Americans out of the Jim Crow South, an introduction of the woman Martin Luther King Jr. called “the architect of the civil rights movement,” and how speaking openly about race makes for better business and society.

10. Explore African American Musical Influencers

Celebrate Black History Month by listening to the great African American musicians. Have your student read about the 50 most important African American musical artists and learn more about their lives and music. Use this opportunity to introduce your student to musical genres that were heavily influenced by these talented artists, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, gospel, doo-wop, and hip-hop.

 

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Kindergarten / Home

Kindergarten 2022-2023 Information

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young 5 22 23

 

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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/

 

Remind

Please consider joining Arno Remind at:

https://www.remind.com/join/arno2020

Full directions: remind invite

 

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January 2021

Coming soon to Arno…

Happy New Year!! Wishing you a wonderful 2022!!

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Jan. 3

Welcome Back! School resumes

Jan. 14

No School- Full Day teacher PD

Jan. 17

MLK Observed- No School

Jan. 20

ALICE Drill 10:00

4th and 5th to APAC for play 8:45

Jan. 21

3rd to APAC 9:10

Jan 28

PBIS reward- Zumba

 

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Arno Vision

Arno Elementary will provide a system of support to empower

and inspire students to become collaborative learners

that strive for academic excellence

In case you missed Arno’s Musical Holiday Card…

Thanks to Mr. Cross and Mr. Burke for all of their hard work in producing this wonderful video!

 

COVID 19 Information

(From Mr. Darga)
Happy New Year’s Eve!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and are finding time to relax and rejuvenate.
I wanted to address the recent announcement by the CDC & MDHHS regarding COVID & Quarantine.  Here’s an updated article regarding the changes to the state’s quarantine guidance.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/coronavirus/mdhhs-to-update-quarantine-guidance-for-general-public-based-on-cdc-recommendations

In short, MDHHS announced that it plans to update its quarantine guidance for the general public to reflect the recommendations of the CDC – 5 days of isolation, followed by 5 days of mask wearing if asymptomatic. It is, however, important to know that MDHHS stated that the existing quarantine recommendations for early childhood and K-12 will not be changed
Allen Park Public Schools will continue to follow the guidelines set by the Wayne County Health Department and require a 10 day quarantine. If WCHD changes their protocols, I will be sure to share the news with our team.
As a district, we have signed up for the new MI Backpack At Home Testing Program.  This program will supply districts “at home COVID tests” to be sent home with our students.  As we learn more, I will be sure to share updates.  To learn more, here is a link to the program: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_104699_104700_105077-572622–,00.html
We are also looking to implement an onsite Mi Safe Schools Testing Program for our staff and students.  We have been utilizing this testing method through our HS athletic department with great success. We plan to expand the program to service our entire K-12 population.  Stay tuned for additional information.  To learn more, here is a link to the program:  https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/Overview_MI_Safe_Schools_Testing_Program_712939_7.pdf
Please enjoy a safe New Year’s Eve celebration.  I look forward to seeing you all when we return back into our buildings on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Sincerely,
Mike Darga

COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children 5-11 Years Old- Wayne County Health

November 2, 2021: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a final recommendation approving that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. The vaccine was found to be 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19 in children ages 5 through 11. Also, data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC shows that children 5 to 11 years of age account for approximately 40% of pediatric cases. (Source: www.fda.gov)

Pediatric doses will be available beginning Thursday, November 4, 20201, at the following Wayne County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics (see further below for hours and addresses):

  • Wayne Health Center
  • Wayne County Community College – Ted Scott Campus
  • Wayne County Community College – Downriver Campus Please continue to check this webpage or call 1-866-610-3885 for updates on when pediatric doses will be available at our remaining COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics. Children aged 5-11 will receive 1 pediatric dose of Pfizer vaccine, followed by a second dose in 21 days. Note: Moderna and Johnson and Johnson (J&J) have not been approved for this age group.COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths, MIS-C (inflammatory syndromes) and long-term complications, such as “long COVID,” in which symptoms can linger for months. Getting your children vaccinated can help protect them against COVID-19, as well as reduce disruptions to in-person learning and activities by helping curb community transmission.Also, vaccines will be available at some pediatrician’s offices, family doctors, or local pharmacies, contact your pediatrician’s office to obtain more information. The Wayne County Health Department continues to collaborate with local schools to offer in-school vaccine clinics.

Vaccine Finder:

https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

 Family Screening Protocol for Covid

  • Families will complete the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Families every day prior to sending children to school.  If you answer “YES” to one or more questions, you MUST keep your child home from school that day and consult your primary care provider.

  • Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases must be reported immediately to the school office.

  • Please report all absences to the school office by 9:00am.

  • All students in all grades will be required to wear masks at all times in the school building unless eating or drinking.  Please practice mask wearing for extended periods of time in the coming days.

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January Assessments

The month of January brings back our second round of testing. During this month, students will be given the NWEA, FAST reading, and most grades will be assessing reading levels for targeted students.  Student performance on these tests give us a good gauge on their strengths and weaknesses, and helps us identify those students who may qualify for additional help-  please encourage your child to perform their very best so their teacher gets an accurate picture of their skills.  NWEA parent reports will go home later this month. Thank you for your support!

 

ALICE Drill

This month we will be conducting our second ALICE drill of the year.  During this drill, classes will be practicing HIDE OUT/KEEP OUT where students will find numerous places in the room to hide (not in one big group) and the teacher will assist in showing the class how the door could be barricaded from an intruder if needed.  This May we will be practicing GET OUT where the whole school will mock evacuate to our rendezvous point at the Presbyterian church on Park.

 

BOARD APPRECIATION

A big THANK YOU to our Allen Park Board of Education members during School Board Appreciation Month.  We are honored to have such a supportive Board of Education who keep the arts and education alive in Allen Park!

 

Literacy Website

Mrs. Wesley, our Literacy Coach at Arno, has 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/

 

Great Educational Websites for Students

National Geographic for Kids

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

FunBrain

https://www.funbrain.com/

Storyline Online

https://storylineonline.net

PBS KIDS

https://pbskids.org/

ABCya

https://www.abcya.com/

Into the book

https://reading.ecb.org/

Seussville

https://www.seussville.com/

Leading to Reading

http://gws.ala.org/content/leading-reading

Starfall

https://www.starfall.com/h/

Usborne Books Activities

https://usborne.com/us/activities-for-kids

 

Looking for a Great Winter Activity…

Creating a Home Library

Starting a home library for your children shows them how important books are. Here are some creative ideas for finding books (including flea markets, book swaps, birthday and holiday wish lists), creating a welcoming space to keep the books, making your own bookplates, and more.

Finding books

  • Become a treasure hunter! Browse book store sales, garage sales, flea markets, used book stores, and sales at your local library
  • Organize a children’s book swap with friends, community groups, or your school
  • Encourage family and friends to give books as gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations
  • Don’t forget quality nonfiction and children’s magazines!

Building your library

  • A cardboard box or small wooden packing crate that you can decorate together might make a good bookcase. Or you might clear one of the family bookshelves.
  • Pick a special place for your child’s books so that she knows where to look for them — in a cozy corner of your child’s bedroom or close to where the rest of the family gathers and reads if your child is very social.
  • Help your child to arrange her books in some order — her favorite books, books about animals, or holiday books. Use whatever method will help her most easily find the book she’s looking for.
  • “This book belongs to…” Bookplates give your child a sense of ownership and can add “newness” to a used book. You can make your own or download and print one of these colorful designs by children’s book illustrators.
  • If you and your child make your own books together, you can add those to your home library.
  • Borrow books from your local library. Go to the children’s section and spend time with your child reading and selecting books to take home and put in her special spot. You might even have a box or space just for library books, so that they don’t get mixed up with your child’s own books.

When collecting and reading books are a part of family life, you send your child a message that books are important, enjoyable, and full of new things to learn!

MLK Observance January 17- No School

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. KING

Much can be learned from leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The leadership lessons he gave the world are as important today as they were during Dr. King’s life. Click here now to download this poster in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Picture Books that Teach about Kindness

In celebration of MLK’s positive messages about how to treat one another, here are some resources to use for your home library…

1. Boo Who? by Ben Clanton (PreK-1)

It can be hard to find ways to include someone new –especially when that someone is invisible– but it’s worth the effort. Simple and sweet, it’s easy for kids to “see” the possible connections between this story and their own lives.

2. What Does It Mean To Be Kind? by Rana DiOrio (PreK-1)

Concrete but engaging, this title answers an essential question.

3. Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners by Laurie Keller (PreK-2)

Who better to teach kids the nitty-gritty details of being nice than…otters? Trust us, it works.

4. The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates (PreK-2)

Being kind means making space for everyone, as this “big, friendly umbrella” shows. Read it, and then leave an umbrella propped by your classroom door as a reminder to be inclusive.

5. Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller (PreK-2)

A girl tries to follow her mother’s advice to “be kind” when others tease a classmate, but her attempt doesn’t help…at first. Talk with students about how kindness can gain momentum over time.

6. Most People by Michael Leannah (PreK-3)

This title is a lovely tool for reassuring children that the world is full of kind people with good intentions. Diverse illustrations highlight the kindness of “most people.”

7. The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney (PreK-3)

Teach children that no one is too small to be kind with this timeless fable, re-imagined by a masterful illustrator.

8. The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (PreK-2)

A simple assignment leads to a school-wide kindness-fest.

9. Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler (K-2)

Mrs. Ruler is to kindness what Ms. Frizzle is to science. Instead of punishing kids who act up in class, she challenges them to find opportunities to be kind.

10. I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About A Simple Act of Kindnessby Kerascoet (K-4)

This wordless story of how one child wrestles with the decision to become an ally, and her eventual impact, is a powerful one.

11. Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss (K–4)

How could we leave out this Dr. Seuss classic, which taught us the adage “a person’s a person, no matter how small?”

12. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

And speaking of Dr. Seuss, this holiday favorite is a great reminder of the importance of friendship and giving back.

13. The Jelly Donut Difference: Sharing Kindness With The Worldby Maria Dismondy (K-3)

Twins Dexter and Leah enjoy the back-and-forth nature of kindness when they decide to reach out to their elderly neighbor.

14. How To Heal A Broken Wing by Bob Graham (PreK-3)

No one notices a hurt pigeon except young Will, who takes it home and tenderly nurses it back to health. This story celebrates the capacity of children to provide kind, gentle care.

15. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena (K-5)

CJ’s wise and patient grandmother shows him that kindness resides in both one’s mindset and actions in this quietly evocative award-winner.

16. A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love by Michelle Edwards (K-5)

How do you acknowledge the efforts of someone who is perennially kind? Return the kindness, of course. Little Sophia sets out to show Mrs. Goldman how much the neighborhood appreciates her hand-made gifts.

17. Under the Lemon Moon by Edith Hope Fine (1-5)

When a man steals the lemons Rosalinda and her family intended to sell at the market, a wise advisor encourages her to be empathetic.

18. The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau (1-5)

This beautifully illustrated saga of a greedy king’s transformation into a traveling ambassador of kindness will keep kids captivated until the last page.

19. Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts (1-5)

Jeremy’s quest for a pair of “those shoes” that his family can afford doesn’t end as he originally hopes, but it does create an opportunity to be kind.

20. One Green Apple by Eve Bunting (1-5)

For Farah, everything feels new. Her classmates’ small acts of kindness go a long way towards making her feel like she belongs.

21. The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig (1-5)

This classroom must-have shows how another’s kind acts can mean the difference between feeling unseen and living in full color.

22. Buckets, Dippers, and Lids: Secrets To Your Happiness by Carol McCloud (1-5)

Being kind to yourself is as important as being kind to others.

 

 

December 2021

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Coming soon to Arno…

Nov. 29

Report cards released at 4:00

Dec. 1

P/T Conferences 5:00-7:30

Dec. 2

Early Release 11:30

P/T Conferences 12:45-3:30

P/T Conferences 5:00-7:30

Dec. 3

PBIS Reward PJs and a movie

Dec. 9

PTA Meeting 6:30

Dec. 15

PTA Craft Night 6:30-8:30

Dec. 16

Otis Spunkmeyer Now Available at Select Kroger's!

Cookie Dough Delivery Date

PBIS Reward Day

Dec. 18-Jan. 2

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Christmas Break!!

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Jan 3, 2022

School Resumes

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Arno Vision

Arno Elementary will provide a system of support to empower

and inspire students to become collaborative learners

that strive for academic excellence

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On behalf of all the staff at Arno, we wish you and your family

a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!

 

Time to get Merry!

 

PBIS/PTA Table

The PTA and PBIS team will have items for sale during the PTA Craft night on December 15 (info coming soon).  For sale that evening:

Culver's Fundraiser, Tuesday November 3rd | Willowbrook PTO

  • Culver’s calendars for PBIS- A 2022 calendar that is filled with valuable coupons for Culver’s delicious food!  The cost is $3 and $2 of that will go the building Positive Behavior Support program.  We have 100 to sell and they make great stocking stuffers!

  • The PBIS team will also have Arno bumper stickers, smencils, Smencil pouches that can help Santa fill his Christmas list.

 

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Conferences

A reminder that Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up on Dec. 1 and 2.  Please be sure that you have signed up for a time- either in-person or virtual with your classroom teacher.  Your child’s teacher will send out a Zoom link if you have signed up for a virtual conference.  Please contact us with any questions you may have.

 

 

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A BIG Thank you to all of our families that participated in the Cookie dough fundraiser!  All items will be in prior to Christmas and we will send out a notification on a pick up date when everything arrives.  Thank you for your support!!

 

 

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Warming Tree

In the spirit of sharing holiday warmth, we will be collecting new, warm outerwear like hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to share on our warming tree located in the main hallway.  Please consider donating to help out less fortunate children by December 16.  Thank you for your help

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District-wide Holiday Toy Box Drive- With a Twist

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner and that we will be hosting a district-wide Holiday Toy Box Drive with a twist. Much like last year, this year’s Toy Box Drive will look a little different than years past.  We will  be securing the names of Allen Park Families in need and reaching out to them to see how we can help. As in the past, we will be asking individuals, teams, community businesses, etc. to adopt a child or family. WE WILL NOT BE COLLECTING ANY GENTLY USED ITEMS. It will be a drive through pick up, allowing everyone to be as safe as possible.

Boxes will be placed in school buildings but all donations must be to the high school by December 3. We ask that you fill the boxes with non-perishable food items rather than toys..

Picture Retake

Picture retake day is Dec. 2.

 The direct link for parents if they wish to order pictures prior to retake picture day, https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/62437R

 For those students who would like to get their picture retaken and bought a package, they MUST bring their package down to the cameras for an even exchange, as pictures will not be reprinted unless those are returned.  Our photographer will need to know what to enter in for them for those pictures to be replaced.

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Many of us look forward to the holiday break as a time to relax with our families. To eat delicious food, watch festive films, and spend time with our kids. We definitely think that some down time is needed, but it’s also important to keep educational practices going during the break.

To keep reading progress moving in a positive direction, and have some fun along the way, try a few of these strategies out this holiday season: 

Incorporate Holiday Themed Books Into The Mix

Make a list of holiday classics you loved as a child and look into new releases to add in to reading time. Make a goal to work your way through one book a day over the break. You might even create new bedtime habits that last into 2019 when they’re back at school. 

Make it a Family Affair

I’m sure that you’ve heard that children will often model their behaviour after their parents. We’re not telling you to cut out all of the Home Alone and Christmas Vacation movie time, but it would be a good idea if others in the family made daily reading a practice as well. Create a nightly ritual where everyone in the family cozies up with a hot chocolate and a good book for 20-30 minutes. 

Create a Recipe For Success

Encourage your kids to help you cook this holiday season. Whether it be helping with dinners or baking treats, asking your kids to participate will make for a memorable and teachable moment. Add in reading by asking them to read the recipes out loud to you. 

 

Holidays Around The World

You might not personally celebrate certain holidays, but it’s a good idea to explain different cultures and traditions to your kids. This can help them to better understand some of their classmates and the world around them. Choose books that are centered on specific holidays or traditions around the world, add in learning prompts, and even activities to bring the traditions to life. 

Make a Day of it

Make a plan to visit your local library or book store one day over the holiday break. If weather permits, bundle up and walk or sled there, and maybe even stop for a hot drink or tasty treat on the way home.

We hope that you’ll enjoy time off with your family over the holidays and keep reading fun and festive!  

 

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How about Math?

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DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER

Brr!  The weather has turned chilly!  Although our afternoons are often warmer than mornings, please send your child to school with a warm coat daily. It’s always a good idea to dress in layers to adapt to changing temperatures.  Please label your child’s jackets and sweaters so they can find their way back to their owners if left somewhere.  The Lost & Found is currently full of items needing to be claimed!

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Take a peek at Santa’s Reindeer

https://reindeercam.com/

 Track Santa with NORAD help

https://www.noradsanta.org/

 

 

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November 2021

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Coming soon to Arno…

Nov. 2

No School- Teacher PD/Election Day

Nov. 4

PTA Meeting 6:30

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Nov. 8

Cookie Dough kick-off (more info below)

PTA Fun Run Principal for the Day

Nov. 18

Building up to Kindergarten 4:30 (Arno Cafeteria)

Nov. 19

Cookie Dough Sale Ends

Nov. 23

Cookie Dough Forms Due

End of First Trimester

PTA Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser

Nov. 24

No School- Thanksgiving Break

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Nov. 25

No School- Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nov. 26

No School

Nov. 29

Report Cards Released

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Dec. 1

P/T Conferences 5:00-7:30

Dec. 2

Early Release 11:30

P/T Conferences 12:45-3:30

P/T Conferences 5:00-7:30

Dec. 3

PBIS Reward PJs and a movie

 

 

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Wishing all of our Arno Families a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER

AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS

THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

 

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Non Homestead Millage on the Ballot

More Information:

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Cookie Dough Sale

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Arno will be once again doing the Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough fundraiser starting  Nov. 8 to help supplement the many requests we get from staff during the school year such as assessment programs, research-based activities, special project supplies, literacy materials, tech, etc.  The last fundraiser helped us purchase many extra classroom supply requests, Super Cougar pizza lunch supplies, books, and professional development for teachers.

The PTA has been a tremendous resource for our building with all they have given, however, the many teacher requests received throughout the school year to give our students the very best experiences create a need to seek additional support.  Therefore, we have partnered with this company to offer you a choice of items should you choose to purchase any, that would support providing more resources for our teachers. The large envelope coming home on Nov. 8 and will contain all of the information needed (and there is an online order method).

Fundraiser Timeline

November 8 – November 19         Fundraiser Sale

November 23 All money and orders due (online payment option available)

Game Truck Prize for qualifying sales: TBD

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**Turnover time is about 2-3 weeks, we will contact everyone when the items will be in (before Christmas)

 

MDE - Literacy

Read by Grade Three

Arno 3rd grade parents, please take a look at the flyer below for an informational meeting Nov. 4 about the reading law and what to expect this year.  This meeting will be via Zoom:

3rd Grade Reading Law

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From the District

Dear AP School Community,

We recognize that this has been a difficult couple years for families, with reduced work hours or income, illness and the rising cost of food, gas and other monthly bills.  Things may be tight and support may be needed.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are sharing the website below, “Julie’s list,” which includes many resources and supports for families in need.  Thank you to the AP Social Work Team for providing this information.

http://julieslist.homestead.com/HolidayAssistance.html

Please reach out to your building principal or school social worker if you need further assistance.

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Halloween Parade 2021!

Watch our parade indoors today- So many fun costumes!

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Building up to Kindergarten- Coming Soon!

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Picture Retake

Picture retake day is Dec. 2.  For those students who would like to get their picture retaken and bought a package, they MUST bring their package down to the cameras for an even exchange.  

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October 2021

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Coming soon to Arno…

Oct. 6

Student Count Day

Walk to School Day

Oct. 7

Fall Pictures

PTA Meeting 6:30

Oct. 8

Tornado Drill

Oct. 14

Fire Drill

Oct. 19 

Arno Culvers Restaurant Night (Arno staff will be there!)- See below

Oct. 21

ALICE Drill

Oct. 29

Halloween Parade 10:00

Early Release 11:30 Dismissal-

Oct. 31

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ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER

AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS

THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

 

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More Information:

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Picture Day is Coming

Picture day is fast approaching- October 7.  Below is the information you will need to do online ordering.  As was the procedure last year, students may remove their mask for the picture if they are comfortable and then put it back on after the picture.

Virtual students please report between 11:00-12:00 for your pictures.

Picture Day for Arno Elementary is scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2021 and this Picture Day event’s Order Code is 60204TF if needed.

Picture Day Link

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Fun Run Success!

Thank you to the Arno PTA, our teachers, and all of the volunteers that helped make this years Fun Run a huge success again!  The weather was beautiful and our Cougars did a great job making the rounds around the “track” all while helping to raise money for our school!

 

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Culver’s Scholarship Night

We have planned a restaurant night at Culvers (15655 Southfield Rd, Allen Park) for the evening of October 19 from 5:00-9:00- the best part of the night is that Arno staff will be at the restaurant helping out the Culver’s crew! All proceeds from the evening will go the Arno Scholarship fund, which gives 3 APHS students who formerly went to Arno, the chance to get some scholarship money towards college.  Please come and join us and see the Arno staff in action!

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Literacy Website

Mrs. Wesley, our Literacy Coach at Arno, has 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/

Walk to School Day / October 6, 2021

Walk to School Day Coming Up

Walk to School Day (W2SD) is an international event celebrated each year in October. This annual event began in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America, to encourage walkable communities and has grown to an international event that takes place in over 40 countries worldwide. In Michigan, over 90,000 students across 304 schools participated in W2SD events at their local schools last year. Walk to School Day encourages healthy habits, heightens awareness of traffic safety, draws attention to environmental concerns around schools, and is a great way to build local momentum for a Safe Routes to School initiative.

W2SD 2021 officially takes place on October 6

Please see the schedule below where your child can meet Arno staff to walk into school on Oct. 6:

          
Cleveland & Park: Mrs. Pushman & Mrs. Arnoldy
Harrison & Rosedale: Mrs. Watson 

McLain & Park: Mr. Trionfi
Regina & Rosedale: Talamonti and Johnson

Markese & Park: Mrs. Schultz
Thomas & Rosedale: Mrs. Martinchick

Oceana & Park: Ms. Amonette

Jonas & Park: Miss Winkles
Champaign & Park: Mrs. Kalis

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Breakfast and Lunch Program

Although Breakfast and Lunch are free for every student this year, it is still important for our school that everyone fills out the Free and Reduced Lunch form.  The number of approved free and reduced applications greatly affects our Title I funding from the Federal Government, which is used for our at-risk program here at Arno.  I urge everyone to fill out the form, even if you think you may not qualify.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

**If you believe that you may qualify for free or reduced lunch, we ask that you please submit the application that went home in September or pick up a new one from the office as soon as possible. Our total count for free/reduced lunch helps the district receive federal funds to run our Title 1 program and help our at-risk students.

If you are not sure about the guidelines or have

any other questions, please call the office @827-1050

Free and Reduced Lunch application

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Meet the Teacher 

Thank you everyone who came out to our first ever before school meet the teacher open house.  We heard a lot of positive comments and hopefully it calmed some first day jitters. In addition to meeting our classroom staff, we have some short introduction videos from our special teachers and district ESL teacher:

Media Tech:

Mrs. Solak: https://youtu.be/geg9dZXBnIk

Media Lit:

Ms. Byrne: https://youtube.com/shorts/MmGRzX89ipg?feature=share

Physical Education:

Mrs. Smalley: https://youtu.be/HoVsdURmFn8

Art:

Mrs. Cunningham: https://youtube.com/shorts/YbGbuMPO4yo?feature=share

Mrs. Trapani: https://youtube.com/shorts/OTPcLv5qlT0?feature=share

Music:

Mr. Cross: https://youtu.be/umkkOibkXmw

Mr. Burke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke_8FnRQCPI

ESL Support:

Ms. VanMaele:  https://youtu.be/mwwFYKmqYcw

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Halloween Parade

Time to get those costumes on the kids and come on down to Arno on Oct. 29 at 10:00 for our annual Halloween Parade.  Our route will take us out of the 5th grade doors that morning, making a loop on the inside perimeter of the playground.  Please join us around the outside perimeter of the playground for the best seats, unfortunately we will not be allowing classroom visits that day.  It is a district PD day with an 11:30 dismissal that morning.

 

Thank you again Mr. Peace for helping us build a positive, safe learning environment at Arno!

 

Time to Move!

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Starting Smarter

Please check out the state of Michigan’s Start Smart website that will help you understand all of your child’s M-STEP test scores and how best you can help them.

Starting Smarter Link

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 Family Screening Protocol for Covid

  • Families will complete the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Families every day prior to sending children to school.  If you answer “YES” to one or more questions, you MUST keep your child home from school that day and consult your primary care provider.

  • Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases must be reported immediately to the school office.

  • Please report all absences to the school office by 9:00am.

  • All students in all grades will be required to wear masks at all times in the school building unless eating or drinking.  Please practice mask wearing for extended periods of time in the coming days.

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Traffic Pattern

Parking/Drop-off

As we all need to get our children to school, safety is always the primary concern.    We will do our best to help ensure an orderly drop-off/pick-up daily, but we need your help in making that happen.

** No child should run across the street to get into a car, or out.

**Help our traffic issues around school by parking a block or so away and WALKING your child before and after school.

**School traffic flow MUST go clockwise around the school. Make sure that your passenger door is ALWAYS closest to the curb.

**We now have some volunteers for the dropoff/pickup, but we need more.  Please contact the office if you can help out!

BE SMART! BE PATIENT! BE CARING! BE KIND!!! BE RESPONSIBLE!!

 

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Gleaners Mobile Pantries

Gleaners is now offering mobile pantries in some
communities. Below is the website address for a list of
food distribution locations.

Families can also call 2-1-1 to find the nearest pantry
and/or locate other necessary resources.

www.gcfb.org/mobiles

 

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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/

 

Remind

Please consider joining Arno Remind at:

https://www.remind.com/join/arno2020

Full directions: remind invite

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September 2021

Welcome Back to the 2021-2022 School Year!!

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This Year will be Super!

On behalf of the entire Arno staff, I would like to welcome all of our wonderful families back to another great school year!  I would also like to extend a warm welcome to those families who are new to our building this year, a truly remarkable year awaits you.  We are very excited to get started with much anticipation of Cougar success.

As we look ahead, we believe that this will be a banner year- bouncing back from the pandemic and doing so strong and together!  Arno will be assessing and analyzing our data carefully to plan our next steps and start erasing any losses that occurred the past two years.   I look forward to all of our future accomplishments this year as we help all of our students at Arno master their academics!

We also continue to look forward to all of the fun PTA events, assemblies, and other possible events as we are able to offer them.    I believe in all of our students and staff here at Arno and I know it’s going to be an unbelievable year of accomplishment!

Start Strong!!

 

Coming soon to Arno…

Sept. 2

Meet the Teacher Open House 6:30-7:30

Sept. 7

First Day of School- Full day

Sept. 9

PBIS Stations

PTA First Meeting – Please join us! 6:30

Sept. 22

Fire Drill

Sept. 24

Fun Run- More info soon

Sept. 30

Fire Drill

 

 

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Arno Vision

Arno Elementary will provide a system of support to empower

and inspire students to become collaborative learners

that strive for academic excellence

 

Parent Connect- Student Placement Info

It’s time to complete the “Back to School Updates” located through your parent connect portal. This takes the place of school buildings sending home emergency cards/paperwork to be updated. The instructions are below along with the steps to request your PIN and password if needed.

ALL enrolled students, including new enrollments for this school year, are required to have the “Back to School Updates” completed by a parent/guardian, before their teacher placement will be available to view.

Please click on “Need Your Login Information,” on the Parent Connect Login page left tab, to access your PIN and password before emailing parentconnecthelp@appublicschools.com for assistance. (When emailing for PIN and password please include your students name, school and your name and email address.)

The 2021-22 Back to School Updates are now available to complete. You can access the Back to School Updates from your “Back to School Updates” tab found in the upper right corner of your parent connect page once you login.

You will need to click on the “Update Now” for each student and confirm all the areas.

 

The Arno Staff 2021-22

Young fives Jeanine Haskin
Kindergarten Cassie Harrison
Kindergarten Nickie Roller
Kindergarten Cristina Mercer
First Grade Julie Martinchick
First Grade Barb Pushman 
First Grade Dawn Watson
Second Grade Nicole Amonette
Second Grade Alexandra Cervantes
Second Grade Megan Schultz
Third Grade Sarah Kalis
Third Grade Renee Guyot
Third Grade Rachel Warneck
Fourth Grade Megan Johnson
Fourth Grade Emilie Talamonti
Fourth Grade Brian Trionfi
Fifth Grade Ciara Zuke
Fifth Grade Lindsay Garza
Fifth Grade Erin Higgins
Cross Categorical Classroom Katie Jensen
ECP Program Sara Bleau
Life Skills Stella Boyer
Media Lit Arno/Bennie Colleen Byrne
Media Tech Arno/Bennie Carrie Solak
Art Arno/Bennie Elisabeth Cunningham
Art Arno/Lindemann Rachel Trapani
Speech-Language Pathologist Andrea Alvarez
Vocal Music Kristi Kruger
Instrumental/Vocal  Music Jeff Skebo
Physical Education Arno/Bennie Lisa Smalley
Social Work Arno

School Psychologist

Dana Brown T W Th

Deb Green M F

Resource Room Michele Sbonek
ECP Speech Taylor Cuddy
Reading Coach/Title I Beth Wesley
ESL Jennifer VanMael

Meet the Teacher

Be sure to mark Sept. 2 on your calendar for our Meet the Teacher night.   This is a wonderful opportunity to come to Arno and meet your child’s teacher,  learn about grade level curriculum, classroom policies, and important classroom information.

    • This year’s Meet the Teacher Night will be an Open House on September 2 from 6:30-7:30pm.

    • Masks are required for all students and family members attending Meet the Teacher Night.

    • Students are encouraged to attend Meet the Teacher Night with their family.

    • Meet the Teacher attendance will be staggered to encourage social distancing  Please arrive and depart promptly according to the schedule below.

 

  • Families will be divided into two groups by alphabet with 20 minute sessions (6:30-6:50 and 7:00-7:20)
  • Last Names A-M — 6:30-6:50pm
  • Last Names N-Z — 7:00-7:20pm
  • If your family has multiple last names, please follow the schedule for your oldest child’s last name
  • What to expect during Meet the Teacher Night:
    • Meet your child’s teacher
    • Bring supplies to drop off
    • Receive a packet of information about classroom procedures and curriculum

**If you have additional questions or concerns, due to time, please feel free to email your child’s teacher after the evening is over.

There will also be a short presentation from our Title I coordinator and reading coach, Beth Wesley, at 6:15-6:25 in the media center

Please call 313-827-1050 if you have any questions.

See you there!

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NEW! Family Screening Protocol for Covid

  • Families will complete the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Families every day prior to sending children to school.  If you answer “YES” to one or more questions, you MUST keep your child home from school that day and consult your primary care provider.

  • Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases must be reported immediately to the school office.

  • Please report all absences to the school office by 9:00am.  

  • All students in all grades will be required to wear masks at all times in the school building unless eating or drinking.  Please practice mask wearing for extended periods of time in the coming days.

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Back to School Information

ELEMENTARY SCHEDULE

  • All students will attend in-person instruction Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.
  • Bus transportation will run according to schedules provided through the Transportation Department.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

  • All students in all grades will be required to wear masks at all times in the school building unless eating or drinking.  Please practice mask wearing for extended periods of time in the coming days.
  • Please provide a spare mask in a plastic bag in your child’s backpack.  We will have extra masks available if needed. 
  • Masks should: 
    • Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric
    • Completely cover your nose and mouth
    • Fit snugly against the sides of your face without gaps
    • Gaiter masks: Single-layer gaiter masks are not recommended by the CDC.
  • Current spacing between desks in classrooms ranges from 18” to 36”.  
  • If you have a district-owned Chromebook from last school year, it should come back to school with your child on the first day.  Please make sure the charger is included.
  • All students will be issued a district-owned Chromebook during the first week of school.
    • Chromebooks are 11” and families are welcome to purchase protective sleeves, if desired.  
  • Every day, Chromebooks and chargers will go back and forth from home to school.
  • Please ensure that your child’s Chromebook is fully charged each night before coming to school.
  • Students will need headphones or earbuds that will remain at school.  Label with your child’s name.
  • Classroom surfaces will be regularly cleaned throughout the school day by adults and with the assistance of students where appropriate.  
  • Supply lists are on the school websites or blog, and sent to families.  Supplies are able to be dropped off during Meet the Teacher Night or brought on the first day of school.
  • Individual water bottles are recommended.  Please consider a pop-top or straw-type if possible to avoid spills onto school materials or technology.  Label with your child’s name.
  • Please practice independence with shoe tying, zippering, buttoning, and other clothing features with your child.
  • All grades will administer the NWEA to students in person by October 1.  Your child’s teacher will provide these details to you.
  • Our PTAs provide support to our schools in many ways.  Please look for upcoming information on ways to join our PTA.

VISITORS

  • At this time, limited visitors will be allowed in the building. When this policy changes, we will let the community know.
  • Meetings may be held by video chat or in person, depending on the nature of the meeting and comfort of the participants.  In-person meetings will require all participants to wear masks, mitigation strategies and social distancing.
  • Whenever possible, please refrain from bringing forgotten items to school after the start of the school day. This includes homework, classwork, textbooks, etc.
  • All visitors MUST go to the main entrance and use the doorbell to inform the office staff what you are at the building for. Office staff will let you know from there what you should do.
  • It is imperative we know who is in our buildings to ensure for proper contact tracing if needed. Please do NOT enter the building when doors are open during arrival and dismissal. 
  • When picking up a child early, please ring the doorbell and let the office staff know who you are picking up. Office staff will walk the child outside to you at the main entrance. 

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

  • Families will complete the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Families every day prior to sending children to school.  If you answer “YES” to one or more questions, you MUST keep your child home from school that day and consult your primary care provider.
  • Families do not need to print the screener or fill anything out online, but must answer these questions at home every morning for yourself.
  • Doors will open upon the morning bell at 8:30am.  Students may enter at assigned entry door (see attachment).
  • Students should not be lining up prior to 8:30am as there will not be outside supervision for students.
  • Upon arrival, if there is a line forming, students should wait on the painted paw prints.
  • Arrival beyond 8:45am will be considered tardy and students must be buzzed in through the front doors of the school.

FOOD SERVICE PROCEDURES

  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided through the Food Service Department free of charge through the end of the school year, or until federal funding expires!  
  • Please apply for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits by October 5, even if you think you may not qualify.  Our schools receive additional funding for the number of students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch.  Applications and directions are available on the Food Services page of the AP website:  Food Services Website
  • Breakfast may be ordered by students and will be bagged and sent home daily.  Breakfast will not be served in the cafeteria.
  • All students will eat lunch in the cafeteria.
  • Students may still bring lunches from home if desired.
  • Please avoid sending lunches with peanut butter products whenever possible.
  • Please practice the process of opening food packages with your child.  Encourage your child to open food packages independently.
  • Whenever weather permits, students will have outdoor recess.  Masks may be removed during outdoor recess.
  • During inclement weather, recess will be held indoors, students will need to wear masks.

SPECIAL CLASSES

  • All special classes (Art, Music, Phys Ed, Media Lit & Media Tech) will be held in specials classrooms.  Schedule will be provided by your child’s teacher.
  • Band will be offered once a week during the school day for 5th grade students, with a rotating additional after-school time once per week.  Students will receive information about participation and instrument selection throughout the first few weeks of school.  Stay tuned for information from Mr. Skebo.
  • Please consider the following for specials:
    • Phys Ed classes will be outside whenever possible, weather permitting.  Phys Ed classes require students to wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
    • Media Tech classes will likely require headphones and Chromebooks.  
    • Art classes may utilize some shared materials.  Materials will be sanitized between classes.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

  • Dismissal time is 3:30pm at assigned dismissal doors.   
  • PLEASE NOTE that the dismissal door may not be the same as the child’s entry door!
  • Parents with multiple children: please meet your youngest child at his or her exit door first.  Make a plan with your older children about where to meet you (wait at their door, meet at a designated spot, etc.).
  • Please leave the school grounds as soon as you connect with your child(ren) so as to promote social distancing.

 

From the PTA

Welcome back Arno Cougar Parents!

Come find us by the main doors during Meet the Teacher, next Thursday, Sept 2nd at 6:30 pm. We will have information about what the PTA does, membership forms, and Spirit Wear for sale.

Our first PTA meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Sept 9 th . It will be in-person and childcare will be provided for all Arno students. PLEASE JOIN US!

Our annual Fun Run will run from Sept 13 th – Oct 8 th . The actual Fun Run will be held Sept 24 th on the playground. More information will be sent home with your child in the coming weeks.

The Membership Drive will be running from Sept 7 th – Oct 22 nd . Forms will be sent home on the first day of school and a link will be posted on our Facebook page.

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Summer Reading Logs

Please be sure to send in your child’s summer reading log if they completed one so that they can receive their prize (which is a surprise).  The deadline to turn the log in is Sept. 13 to your child’s classroom teacher.

 

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How does sleep affect children’s school test scores?

Despite the well known facts about the importance of sleep in child development, many kids these days don’t get nearly enough sleep. In fact, according to one international study conducted several years ago, Australian children are among the most sleep deprived in the world.

Children who don’t get the recommended amount of sleep tend to be tired, moody and more prone to mental health problems than those who do. However, if your kid is consistently undersleeping, you’re likely to get not only a moody teenager or an anxious second grader. Their academic performance will suffer as well.

Sleep is essential for brain development

The general guidelines are that school children up to the age of 13 should have 9-11 hours of sleep every night, and teenagers 14-17 should get between 8 and 10 hours. Young adults aged 18-25 should sleep 7-9 hours a night.

REM sleep, in particular, (also called dreaming sleep) is responsible for the person’s ability to store certain types of memory, as well as for internalizing complex mathematical concepts and general brain development.

Lack of sleep and academic performance

Not surprisingly, a number of studies have shown that the lack of sleep directly affects children’s test scores.

Researchers from Boston College (US) carried out an international comparison of the academic performance of 900,000 students in more than 50 countries while keeping track of the students’ sleep patterns. The study found that students who consistently got more sleep also achieved higher grades in maths, science and reading.

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“It’s the same link for children who are lacking basic nutrition,” said Chad Minnich, a researcher at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College, talking to BBC News.

In another study, researchers recorded sleep patterns of 621 first-year university students in Belgium, and later found that those students who had better sleep habits performed better on their exams. Specifically, the test scores of those students who slept at least seven hours per night were about 10 percent higher than those who didn’t get that much sleep.

Why exactly this difference? Because, according to one of the study’s co-authors Dr. Stijn Baert, quoted in Huffington Post, “new knowledge is integrated into our existing knowledge base while we sleep.”

What do we do?

If you’re a parent and this worries you, you’re right to be concerned. Test scores are, of course, important.

But the good news is that these negative effects can be reversed. If a child starts getting enough sleep on a regular basis (not just trying to catch up on sleep whenever possible), their learning outcomes will soon improve.

Most importantly, remember that if your child constantly misses out on sleep, poor test scores are just one symptom of a much bigger problem. Long term sleep deprivation translates directly into many serious health issues later in life.

Help them improve their sleep habits and you’ll be giving them a gift much bigger than the top score on their next math test.

 

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NWEA

This year we will assess our students in the NWEA test for reading and math.  Testing will be done throughout September, giving us the data that is imperative this year to planning out a course to success.  Your child’s classroom teacher will let you know when they will have the test in their classroom.

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Starting Smarter

Please check out the state of Michigan’s Start Smart website that will help you understand all of your child’s M-STEP test scores and how best you can help them.

Starting Smarter Link

 

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Line-up Procedures

Line-up procedures will remain the same as last year with outdoor lineup

  • Students should line up at their assigned door
  • Parents will not permitted to enter with students/stand in the halls- normal protocol to sign in with the main office does not change
  • Students will enter the classroom at the 8:30 bell

Door Assignments for Line Up

Traffic Pattern

Parking/Drop-off

As we all need to get our children to school, safety is always the primary concern.    We will do our best to help ensure an orderly drop-off/pick-up daily, but we need your help in making that happen.

** No child should run across the street to get into a car.

**Help our traffic issues around school by parking a block or so away and WALKING your child before and after school.

**School traffic flow MUST go clockwise around the school. Make sure that your passenger door is ALWAYS closest to the curb.

BE SMART! BE PATIENT! BE CARING! BE KIND!!! BE RESPONSIBLE!!

 

2021-22 School Information

Office is open daily:           7:30-4:00

School day for students:  8:30-3:30

Latchkey hours:                  7:00-8:30

3:30-6:00

Student arrival time:          8:20

Half-Day dismissal             11:30

*If your child is not picked up consistently 20 minutes past dismissal, you will be required to enroll in latchkey services.  

 

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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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Breakfast and Lunch Program

Although Breakfast and Lunch are free for every student this year, it is still important for our school that everyone fills out the Free and Reduced Lunch form.  The number of approved free and reduced applications greatly affects our Title I funding from the Federal Government, which is used for our at-risk program here at Arno.  I urge everyone to fill out the form, even if you think you may not qualify.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

**If you believe that you may qualify for free or reduced lunch, we ask that you please submit the application that went home in September or pick up a new one from the office as soon as possible. Our total count for free/reduced lunch helps the district receive federal funds to run our Title 1 program and help our at-risk students.

If you are not sure about the guidelines or have

any other questions, please call the office @827-1050

Free and Reduced Lunch application

 

Put On Your Smile…

Please mark your calendars for October 7 for picture day, retakes will be on Dec. 2. Information will be coming home soon.

 

Although we cherish every birthday here at Arno, we wanted to remind everyone that birthday food treats are not allowed and will not be brought down to the classroom.  Pencils, bookmarks, etc are acceptable alternatives.  Thank you for your support!!

 

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June 2021

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Coming soon to Arno…

June 9

Final Remote day

June 10

5th Grade Celebration 9:00 on the playground

Early Release 11:30

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June 11

Early Release 11:30

Last day for students and teachers!!

June 14

Report Cards Released

June 18

Office closes

 

Back to School: The Questions Every Family Should Ask

August 23

Office reopens

August 25

New Family Orientation

 

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School News…

I want to wish everyone a tremendously awesome summer!  There have been many challenges we have faced this year- but we have faced them together and persevered for the best possible outcomes for all of our kids.

I cannot thank you enough for being a working partner with for your child’s education and bright future.  I encourage you to help your child retain what they have learned over the summer by reading lots of books and making fun trips to the library.

Through remote, virtual, and in-person, our Arno Cougars have made us proud and now that things are looking up, I wish everyone a happy summer and I look forward to seeing everyone back in the fall!

-Mr. Zielinski

 

Arno PTA

Wow, it’s summertime already; what a year we have had! We are looking for people that are interested and learning more about being a PTA board member. All positions will be open for the 2022-2023 school year, as all current board members will be stepping down from our positions. If you’re interested in learning more about any of the positions, please let us know. We are more than happy to give any information. Email us at arnopta@gmail.com.

The PTA is having an end of the school year Arno Spirit Wear sale. All T-shirts only $5 and all hoodies only $10! Limited designs and quantities left. Grab yours before they sell out.

Spirit Wear link:

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We will host a fundraiser on the last day of school, Friday, June 11th. Sno Biz Delight will be at Bocabella Memorial Park on Regina from 11:30pm – 1:30pm. We have limited the flavors to blue raspberry, strawberry and orange to keep the line down. Cups are $3 each.

 

Safety town is BACK!

5th Grade Celebration

We are looking forward to another wonderful 5th grade graduation ceremony on June 10th at 9:00.  Following the ceremony there will be a treat awaiting them at the park for all the students.  Please contact the office with any questions

Senior Walk

This year’s Senior Walk will be at Arno June 4  @2:00.  Our proud graduates will be walking our school for some final memories.  It’s a great moment for all!

 

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Chromebooks

There will be instructions coming out soon that will detail the collection process for Chromebooks the last week of school- stay tuned.

 

 

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School Supply Lists are out and ready to go…

This year we are using Teacherlists.com to post all of our supplies.  You can access the lists down below from the click-button, or you can access from our Arno site off the main APPS website.  This feature also allows you to choose a store, if you wish, which auto sets up the list for purchase and lets you finish the process without ever setting foot in a store.

https://www.teacherlists.com/schools/31210-arno-elementary-school

https://www.teacherlists.com/schools/31210-arno-elementary-school

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Class Lists- Important- on parent blog

It is very important that you are sure your email address is updated in our system as class lists will not be posted this fall,  please visit MiStar Parent Connect during the last week of August to see your child’s placement.  Paper copies will be available the first day of school to be sure everyone gets to their correct classroom.

 

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NO BACKPACKS PLEASE…

Please note that students may continue to carry backpacks through Tuesday, June 8.  They will no longer be allowed for the last two half days, which includes the last day of school.

 

Arno Tentative Staff Schedule for 2021-2022

Young fives Jeanine Haskin
Kindergarten Cassie Harrison
Kindergarten Nickie Roller
Kindergarten Cristina Mercer
First Grade Julie Martinchick
First Grade Barb Pushman 
First Grade Dawn Watson
Second Grade Nicole Amonette
Second Grade Alexandra Cervantes
Second Grade Megan Schultz
Third Grade Sarah Kalis
Third Grade Renee Guyot
Third Grade Rachel Warneck
Fourth Grade Megan Johnson
Fourth Grade Emilie Talamonti
Fourth Grade Brian Trionfi
Fifth Grade Ciara Zuke
Fifth Grade Lindsay Garza
Fifth Grade Erin Higgins
Cross Categorical Classroom Katie Jensen
ECP Program Sara Bleau
Life Skills Stella Boyer
Media Lit Arno/Bennie Colleen Byrne
Media Tech Arno/Bennie Carrie Solak
Art Arno/Bennie Elisabeth Cunningham
Art Arno/Lindemann Rachel Trapani
Speech-Language Pathologist Andrea Alvarez
Vocal Music Kristi Kruger
Instrumental/Vocal  Music Jeff Skebo
Physical Education Arno/Bennie Lisa Smalley
Social Work Arno

School Psychologist

Dana Brown T W Th

Deb Green M F

Resource Room Michele Sbonek
ECP Speech Taylor Cuddy
Reading Coach/Title I Beth Wesley
ESL Jennifer VanMael

 

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May 2021

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Please remember to vote on May 4

Coming soon to Arno…

May 1

Bond Volunteer day at APHS 9-11

May 3

Virtual Kindergarten Roundup 6:30- link is below to join

www.youtube.com/c/AllenParkPublicSchools

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

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May 4

Bond VOTE – Please vote in the AP bond election!

Fire Drill 10:30

May 6

PTA Appreciation Lunch

PTA Meeting 6:30

May 7

Teacher PD- Early dismissal 11:30

May 10 

Fire Drill 10:30

May 14

ALICE EVAC Drill 2:00

May 21

APMS Scheduling 9:00 for 5th grade

May 31

Memorial Day- No school

 

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ARNO VISION

ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER

AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS

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Bond Information

Please remember to vote if you are an Allen Park resident in the upcoming bond election on MAY 4th!

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District Bond Updates

Complete Bond FAQs: https://4.files.edl.io/ade5/02/12/21/133952-371d47cf-1d0d-4f7a-a871-02cf0d3b0e1b.pdf

Building Project List: https://4.files.edl.io/7206/02/04/21/220257-5f3d4404-bd86-41c5-ad7c-5b4763a3dc30.pdf

All Bond information: https://www.allenparkschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2084750&type=d&pREC_ID=2134527

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Ways you can show appreciation for your child’s teacher

Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching and will take place this year the week of May 3.  The PTA has some wonderful things planned for our staff, and there are also other ways you can show appreciation for your child’s teacher:

  • Write a thank you/appreciation note

  • Make a special “Thank you” art project

  • Record a personal thank you video

  • Send them a digital or ecard

  • Send them flowers

  • Tell your child’s teacher what they love about school

  • Give a special note

 

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Looking for Feedback

Allen Park Schools is looking for feedback from all community members regarding the Code of Conduct for any future revisions to the document.  Please use the survey link below to provide us your insight by May 14.

https://forms.gle/5fPoUu3FpS4asqpP8

 

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TEACHER REQUEST PROCEDURE

As we close one school year and begin to plan for the next, student placement is one of our primary considerations.  Our school team of teachers, administrator and social worker spend many hours working together to form classrooms for next year.  We strive to balance classrooms with a blend of students based on academic strengths and needs, social and emotional supports, and the unique personalities of each child.

If you have any special concerns about your child’s placement for next school year, please submit a written explanation of the concern.  For example, “my son is very active and needs to be placed in a classroom where he will have opportunities to move around” or “my daughter struggles with reading and needs a teacher with a strong background in reading”.

We do not/cannot accept any requests for a specific teacher.  Letters requesting a specific teacher will be not be considered.  The one exception is a request for your child to not be placed in a specific classroom based on previous first-hand experience you’ve had with a teacher.  And, that parent concern / issue should be documented in the office.  All such letters are due to the office no later than Friday, May 21, 2021.

This is the same procedure that has been used in previous years and is the same procedure used at Lindemann and Bennie.  If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please feel free to contact my office.

Steve Zielinski, Principal

 

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The M-STEP Will Be Underway in May

M-STEP kicks off on May 4 for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade for all students who have not opted out. Please see the schedule below for testing dates:

ALL testing starts at 9:15.  

Grade Level Content Area Assessed Testing 
Grades 3  Mathematics

ELA

May 4 

May 11 

Grade 4 ELA

Mathematics

May 4 

May 11

Grade 5 Social Studies

Science

ELA

Mathematics

May 4

May 6

May 10

May 13

 

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Thank you for ensuring that you go through the elements of the Screening Tool each morning prior to sending your child to school.  This is one way that we can work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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CHILD TAX CREDIT

In order to receive the Child Tax Credit, you must file your taxes.  The 2021 deadline to file taxes is May 17, 2021.

Here is a link to some resources to assist with free tax filing: https://www.unitedway.org/blog/options-for-free-tax-filing

MAY FITNESS CALENDAR

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Kindergarten Fall 2021

Believe it or not even with all of the snow on the ground, the fall will be her before we know it!  If you have a child that will entering kindergarten this fall, please take a look at the information and links below to register and get ready for the big day.

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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/

 

Remind

Please consider joining Arno Remind at:

https://www.remind.com/join/arno2020

Full directions: remind invite

 

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