Welcome Back to the 2018-19 School Year!!

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.  This year, students will continue to work on our new reading series- Journeys, which should give our kids in-depth language arts lessons to enhance the literacy experience.  We will also be in our third year of Math in Focus, also known as Singapore math, as well get many new challenges in writing, science, and social studies.

We are also continue to modify our multi-tiered approach to ensuring the core program for all, with interventions and enrichment where needed.  From our PTA Fun Run, to our traditional Olympics- this promises to be a banner year at Arno!

CLASS ASSIGNMENT INFO

Student schedules will be available August 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. WELCOME TO YOUR 2018/19 SCHOOL YEAR We are pleased to announce a new convenience for our elementary families this school year – teacher/classroom assignments will be available through your Parent Connection account any time after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018, rather than class lists posted in buildings as in past years.  Parents/guardians will now be able to access their child’s teacher assignment from home, work or while on vacation!   Please email questions and Pin/Password requests to studentconnect@appublicschools.com (Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive the email for Parent Portal issues)                  Notice:  There is no access to Parent Portal for Pre-school students Student information is available via the MISTAR Parent Portal.  This online tool is provided as a benefit to Parents (and other identified Primary Contacts) in the Allen Park Public School District.  Our District has a committment to excellence and knows that a strong collaborative approach between home and school equals greater success for our students . If you do not know   Here is a short video explaining how to use Parent Portal.  Click link to view video  http://mistreamnet.org/videos/1222

Coming soon to Arno…

9/4 

Welcome Back- First Day of School A.M. ONLY

Dismissal 11:30

9/5

No events

9/6

PBIS Stations

First PTA Meeting 6:30

9/7

No events

9/10

Mr. Peace Assembly

9/11

No events

9/12

No events

9/13

Meet the Teacher 6:30

Title 1 Meeting for parents 6:00

9/14

No events

Arno Vision

Arno Elementary will provide a system of support to empower

and inspire students to become collaborative learners

that strive for academic excellence

Staff Changes for 2018-2019

It is my pleasure to welcome Megan Johnson and Sara Bleau to Arno Elementary.  Sara will be filling our ECP preschool program and Megan will be joining our dynamic kindergarten team this year.  These teachers come to us with multiple experiences and bring with them the skills necessary to provide Arno students with an excellent education.  Please read  and  biography below for more on our new additions.

Also in a new role this year- Kim Dowd, former Parapro working with at-risk students at Arno, is now our new student advocate, joining Cathy Anderson in the office.  we are very excited to welcome Kim to this new role at Arno and congratulate her for her new position. You can also find out a little more about Kim below.

Mrs. Sara Bleau, ECP Classroom

Hello, my name is Sara Bleau, I am the new ECP teacher this year at Arno. I recently graduated from Baker College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. In addition to being a certified K-5 teacher, I have an early childhood special education endorsement. Prior to my student teaching at Arno I was a math interventionist for a neighboring school district. When I am not teaching I am most likely enjoying the great outdoors with my family. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Arno community! I am looking forward to building lasting relationships with my students and their families throughout the year!

Ms. Megan Johnson, Kindergarten

Hello! My name is Ms. Johnson, and this is my first year teaching at Arno Elementary.I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education this past spring. I have been substitute teaching, volunteering, and coaching with Allen Park Schools for the past 7 years.  I enjoy helping students become successful learners and feel proud of their accomplishments.  I am excited to teach in the elementary school that I went to as a child.

Mrs. Kim Dowd, Student Advocate

Hi, my name is Kim Dowd and I’ve worked with children for several years throughout my Allen Park Schools career.  I have been a one on one aide to several different special needs children, had experience working in the PPI classroom as a parapro.  In 2012 I was became part of the Arno family working as an instructional aide. I’ve gotten to know and love all of the teachers/staff as well as the children and their families.  I’m not completely new to the office as I’ve enjoyed filling in when needed and look forward to seeing everyone this fall!

Thank you Cathy Gorski- We will miss you! 

Cathy Gorski, although not retiring will be sorely missed here at Arno as Cathy takes on a new role as Reading Coach over at Lindemann Elementary.  Cathy has served Arno with distinction in her Title I program serving our at-risk youth.  Her efforts with our kids has made such a tremendous impact on their lives, and our building and we are proud to call her an Arno cougar.  We will miss you Mrs. Gorski- Good luck in your new role!

Thank you Mrs. Desjardins- We will miss you!

Michelle Desjardins, a fixture at Arno for over three decades, made her decision to retire this summer.  Michelle’s presence in our office was a comfort to our many students who needed assistance, a band-aid, or just needed someone to talk to.  She was such an asset to our whole staff, stepping in where needed, helping out a co-worker, or going out of her way to make someone’s day.  Her relationships with our staff, students, and parents will be missed!  Congratulations Mrs. Desjardins., we will always be proud to call you a Cougar forever!

Thank you PTA!

If you have not had the chance yet, please stroll by and check out the playground structure that was purchased by the PTA from all of our donating families!  What a great way to show our kids just how generous our Arno parents are in making this possible!  This was mainly funded by the Arno Fun Run, so please be on the lookout for the new information for this year’s Sept. 28 Fun Run event.  Your generosity truly counts!

From the PTA

Welcome Back! Hope you’re ready for a fun filled year! The PTA would like to welcome back all of the Arno Caring Cougars!

Just as a reminder, student teacher assignments will be emailed and not posted at the school this year. You can also view it through the Parent Portal on the Allen Park Schools website or the Mobile app.

Volunteers are still needed for our Welcome Back event on August 30^th! Don’t forget to grab your Spirit wear  while your here! We sell Spirit wear at all of Arno’s events!  And If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please let one of our wonderful PTA board members know! You can let us know through email or Facebook!

Don’t forget about meet the teacher night on September 13th. Come meet Arno’s fantastic teachers!!!! 

The Fun Run Event is coming…….September 28^th! We have chosen a Zoo theme! We are in need of volunteers for this event! Make sure to invite your friends and family to join the kids during this wonderful event! There will be an awesome DJ and sweet prizes! Come one come all and have some fun with our Cougars! More details about this event will be available soon.

Our first PTA meeting will be Thursday, September 6th at 6:30 pm in the Arno cafeteria, bring your friends! Join a great group of parents and as a bonus…..there’s FREE BABYSITTING for school aged children!

We are looking forward to a great year!

Stacey Sisson

Reminder for all of our Arno families that we collect Box Tops for education in the main office.  Simply send them in with your child and their teacher will make sure they get down to the collection box.

Early Dismissal Time Change

Please note that on half days this school year, the early dismissal time is now 11:30 a.m.- (Was 11:40).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

UPDATE MiSTAR PARENT CONNECTION – CONTACT INFORMATION

As our district continues to build towards more and more digital communications in the future, it is important that you take a moment to update your contact information in MiStar.  Under the “My Information” tab at the top right, you will now be able to update:

• Email address for parents/guardians
• Phone contacts for parents/guardians
• Primary phone number – “Under Student Demographics”

o   This is the phone number used for automated phone notifications. 

• Add Text Messaging

o   If you wish to receive text messages from the district, please select “SMS Cellular” as the “Telephone Type” for your primary phone number or other parent/guardian phone contacts.

• Emergency Contact Updates (Authorizing release of your student)

Info on Parent Connect from the district website:

You must have a PIN and Password to log into ParentConnection. ParentConnection is a web program that allows parents to view information about their child.
To receive a PIN and passwords for ParentConnection contact your child’s school.
If you have more than one account to view your children, please contact the school office.
Make sure to insert your email after logging into ParentConnection.  Inserting your email will allow you to access the automated password reminder system.

Arno Staff Roster 2018-19

Principal Steve Zielinski: @szArno

3rd Grade Reading Law

The legislature passed what is known as the Third Grade Reading Law last school year.  This law has many moving parts, see below for more info:

• K-3 parents have to be notified if their child has a reading deficiency starting this year
• Any student below grade level on reading (deficient) must have a school and home reading plan for success
• By 2019-20 school year, any 3rd grade student one year or more below grade level as measured by a state assessment will be retained.  This year’s second graders will be the first group in third grade to be affected.
• There are a number of ways to exempt the student from retention ie. parent waiver, shows better results on another local assessment, etc.

As a result of this law, we now are required to issue reading plans (IRIP) that shares information on testing, a plan, and what parents can do at home for K-3 students.  These are issued out in the fall, winter, and the spring for those students who are below grade level as identified in our standardized assessment, NWEA. If your child is to receive one in the fall, you will be notified at the first parent-teacher conference.   As always, we will provide quality instruction and interventions for all of our Arno students.  If you would like more information, please visit: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/10/08/third-grade-reading-retention-bill-now-law-what-parents-need-to-know/

Line-up Procedures…

Line up procedures will remain the same as last year with indoor lineup with the exception of the first day of school– students will line up outside the grade level doors.   Indoor lineup will start on the second day of school.

• The first day of school, line-up will be OUTSIDE their assigned door.
• Indoor line-up starts September 5th
• Outside doors are closed and will be opened at 8:20 daily for students to enter for indoor lineup, not before that time, however
• Breakfast doors still open at 8:05
• Students should still report to their assigned outside door to enter the building
• 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 after waiting in the hall

Door Assignments

You’ve read other lists, but here’s the REAL advice from ACTUAL teachers on how to prepare yourself and your child for a new school year:    

1. Encourage a work/play balance. Most parents don’t know that teachers actually want our students to have a comfortable work/play balance at home; meaning, we don’t want your child’s entire night devoted solely to reading and homework.  GASP!  No, it’s the TRUTH.  Run outside, join a club, play sports, try a new board game, help cook in the kitchen, make a craft, design, build, create – these activities actually help facilitate learning so leave time for them….PLEASE!
2. How is your child going home?  We will (frantically) ask your child 720283465 times during the 1st day of school, ‘how are you getting home?’ This is by far the most challenging part of the first day; making sure each brand new face gets to their designated place (I’m officially coining that phrase).  After care, bus (including number or color and destination), bus after care, walker, car, or bike rider?  Know your plan and keep it consistent for week 1. Make sure your child feels confident that they know exactly how they’re getting home, whose getting them there, whose going with them (siblings or friends), and what will change if we’re involved in a rainy day dismissal situation.
3. Start a NEW back-to-school tradition.  Make the first day of school more than memorable for your family.  Go out for ice cream, have a picnic at your favorite park, take a walk on the beach, or enjoy dinner out.  THIS is the beginning of a new year – set goals, make plans, and enjoy the newness of the fresh new year!
4. Ask TARGETED questions.  Instead of “How was your day?” try these questions that are more likely to solicit better conversation about your child’s school day.  “What skill did you learn in math?”  “What books did you read/listen to?”  “What did you work on in fine arts?”  “Who did you play with at recess?”  Please I beg of you…never, EVER, under any circumstances, email, text, or utter the following words to your child’s teacher….”he said that you guys did nothing today”.
5. Set technology boundaries.  Implement a time limit (1-2 hours a day) and encourage breaks (every 30 minutes).  Establish rules for who your child can message or chat with and encourage the use of the golden rule while using social media or chatting sites.  You can delete, but you never fully erase the words you type to someone.  Secure your child’s access by blocking inappropriate sites and using Google’s safe search.  Your school district’s website will have teacher approved websites that are designed to reinforce skills taught in the classroom.

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!!

2018-19 School Information

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

School day for students:  8:30-3:30

Latch key hours:                  7:00-8:30

3:30-6:00

Student arrival time:          8:20

Half-Day dismissal              11:30

*If your student participates in the breakfast program, breakfast starts serving at 8:10.

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

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.

RtP_Attendance

Breakfast and Lunch Program

Parents can setup a free account online at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ . You will need their child’s student id number to setup the account and can get the id number from parent connection,  the school office or the FS office. To view your child’s meal account information and/or make payments online at https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/ (link is on our website).  There is a small transaction fee charged to make online payments.  The lunch program will continue to accept cash or check as we always have.

Parent Information:

Parent website: www.mypaymentsplus.com

Parent support line for questions: 1-877-237-0946

MyPaymentsPlus Free Mobile App available for download on IPhones, Androids and Tablets!!

**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

Breakfast and Lunch Flyer w color September 2018 pdf-14zrlg3

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Meet the Teacher

Be sure to mark Sept. 13 on your calendar for our Meet the Teacher night.   This is a wonderful opportunity to come to Arno and meet your child’s teacher,  hear about grade level curriculum, classroom policies, and important classroom information.

The evening starts at 6:30 and runs until 7:30 p.m.in your child’s classroom.

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

See you there!

Put On Your Smile…

Please mark your calendars for September 27 for picture day, retakes will be on Nov. 15.  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!!

Mr. Creutz’s students met their goal and he kept his promise…

Have a Fantastic Summer!

End of the year news and photos

See you Fall 2018!!

School News…

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

Flip Your Lid Thank You

Thank you to families for supporting the Green Team’s lid/cap collection this school year.  Mrs. Kalis was able to drop off an entire container plus several bags to the community center last week.  Hopefully, we will be seeing some new recycled park benches around Allen park soon!

HEART SMART School designation

Through our efforts, especially our social worker Sandy Bennett, our school has been given the designation of Heart Smart.  This was aceived by the necessary training, drills, and other guidelines that we must meet to get the designation. See our exciting news below!

Arno Elementary School

Congratulations on becoming a MI HEARTSafe School!

On behalf of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association, and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young, Arno Elementary School will be receiving the MI HEARTSafe School award for 2017-2020. We applaud your efforts to help prevent sudden cardiac death by creating a safer learning environment for your community. These efforts can help save a life!

We plan to publicly announce the awardees in October, and we will provide more details at a later date.

Schools are expected to continue meeting MI HEARTSafe program criteria during their designation years. The MI HEARTSafe designation lasts three academic school years; please reapply during the 2020-2021 school year to maintain MI HEARTSafe status. In order for us to continue improving the program, please provide feedback about the application and award process via this SurveyMonkey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FKPD9GW

Thank you for your participation and congratulations!

Kristy Karasinski, MPH
MI HEARTSafe School Program Coordinator | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | South Grand Building | 333 S. Grand Ave. | Lansing, MI 48933 | P: 517-241-0332 | karasinskik@michigan.gov

Art for the Sky Videos

Here are the links to our video and the skylight video produced from that amazing day!

Field Day Fun at Arno

Color Run 2018

Congrats to our AWESOME 5th Grade- We will miss you!!

Broadcast                                                                        Safeties                                                         Mentors

5th Grade Celebration

Coding Robots

Thank you PTA for your support of Coding Robots for our tech lab!

Prize Box Winners for 100% Book Return

and the rest…

Super Cougar Celebration

Congratulations to all of our Arno Super Cougars 2017-18

Arno Super Cougars 2017-2018
Jensen-

Connor Bate

Cooper Genaw

Kenny Davis

Logan Thiel

Luna Dolack

Lexi Lessard

Lillian Burd

Haskin-

Ellie Cole

Kylee Payne

Adrian Rosado

Landon Yuhaz

Luke Blackburn

Aubrey Moritz

Hailey Rekuc

Gabe Minton

Stanley-

Anthony Ferrence

Nina Hegedus

Klaudia Dyrmishi

Daniel Benavides

Lainey Sisson

Samantha Kaloian

Zoey Gibson

Dakota Adkins

DiCarlo-

Elianna Esquivel

Brady Proctor

Jon Gramlich

Braylon Moore

Karegan Crawford

Autumn Rich

Aleyah Lazarowicz

Louis Edmunds

Martinchick-

Reynaldo Garza

Savannah McNeal

Edwynn Green

Devynn Jolly

Ellianna Mullins

Antonio Roldan

Addison Sisson

Luc McDonald

Calie Rodriguez

Watson –

Bentley Vu

Kaylyn Messer

Alejandro Zarate

Benjamin Zakhar

Isabella Chodkiewich

Ella Hernandez

Greyson Cushing

Aubrey Drugalis

Pushman-

Lia Morandini

Rosalee Wynn

Jacob Melnyk

Jonathan Sadler

Alexis Curtis

Cecilia Bergman

Schultz-

Mallory Lada

Bryce Brewer

Susie Oh

Olivia Kalis

Dominic North

Sophia Kaloian

Jayden Duhart

Jillian Kropog

Cervantes-

Jazlyn Salinas

Gwen McCue

Marshall Hegedus

Kaydence Hinkle

Damian Yankowski

Kaydence Hinkle

Ava Rekuc

Jacob Blackburn

Amonette-

Alayanna Lazarowicz

Isabella Harrison

Camdin Broome

Loegen Piro-White

Cole Newsted

Dakotah Hicks

Zack Hillmer

Grace Grabowski

Warneck-

Ethan Rozman

Molly Schryer

Jeziah Roldan

Abigail Martinez

Ava O’Donnell

Connor Mihalik

Elizabeth Leavitt

Alexandria McCue

Guyot-

Gabriella Scalf

Chloe Skelly

Joshua Booher

Sean Fogarty

Leila Linares

Isabella Spiteri

Haley Kuryvial

Morgan Leavitt

Alle Bailey

Wesley-

Izzy Bergman

Ella Atkinson

Jenny Reeves

Ava Proctor

Caleb Tuxbury

Morgan Curtis

Stacy Stecconi

Amelia Jaynes

Kalis-

Hannah Booher

Jordyn Russell

Alexander Hoerle

Gabrielle Moore

Samantha Unger

Nayeli Cabrera

Matalyn Miller

Katie Watkins

Smalley-

Peter Lenart

Kylee O’Connell

Ben Klos

Mallory Hool

Adrian Gonzalez

Jordyn Koski

Alyssa Thomas

Kayleigh Cameron

Trionfi-

Bailey Ellis

Jake Hauck

Ethan Armstrong

Elizabeth Ratchick

Sammie Chick

Hailey Tillery

Melody Padgett

Higgins-

Gabby Stanley

Matthew Chadwick

Avery Barrow

Carlos Sanchez

Savannah Hardy

Bailey Pedenelli

Alex Rogers

Brooke Rojo

Creutz-

Brianna Anderson

Flavia Hoxha

Angela Dunnett

Aaron Diaz

Angelo Baez

Brooklyn Juneac

Peyton Will

Selena Swidan

Andersen-

Lulu Schutt

Kalie McNamara

Owen Choppa

Kara Gresehover

John McDonald

Nora Jaynes

Jorja Siddall

Molly Lloyd

Hool-

Leslie Hernandez

Kyle Cameron

Jalen Haynes

Aiden Thomas

Addyson Zylla

Isabella Castro

See you in the fall!

Hard Working Cougars on Planting Day

Coming soon to Arno…

May 29

5th grade Health program

Art for the Sky assembly 1:15

May 30

5th grade Health program

May 31

Art for the Sky @Lindemann

**Lunch will be from 11-12.  The entire school will be at Lindemann from 12:15-1:45

June 1

Art for the Sky wrap up assembly 10:00

Kids Hope end of year party 2:00

Senior Walk 1:30

***June 2

Color Run 10:00

June 4

Field Day

June 5

Field Day

3rd grade to Greenfield Village

June 6

Super Cougar pizza

June 7

AP Library assembly

K to zoo

June 8

No events

June 11

1st grade to bowling

PBIS Reward

June 12 

Super Cougar Ice Cream

**Early Dismissal 11:40 

June 13

5th Grade Celebration

**Early Dismissal 11:40

June 14

**Early Dismissal 11:40- LAST DAY for Students

June 15

NO SCHOOL- Last Day for Teachers

Final Blog of the 2017/18 School year

It has once again been my pleasure to be of service to you as principal of Arno Elementary this school year.  We have had such a great year with so much academic success and so many wonderful activities sponsored by our awesome teachers and wonderful PTA that included Daddy-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son bowling night, Bingo for Books, Fun Fair, field day, Caring Cougar food drive, and  of course our latest, the Color Run.  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.

http://www.allenparklibrary.org/index.asp

Have a fantastic, safe summer and we will see you in September!!

Steve Zielinski, Principal

*Please look for our first blog as we head towards the end of August.

From the PTA

️SUMMER VACATION IS COMING!️

️First: THANK YOU! Thank you so much for all of the support and patience we have received from the Arno Community during our tenure as PTA Board Members. Your patience through our transition and “growing pains” and with all of the new things we implemented from Spirit Wear to FINALLY accepting online payments for our events cannot be more appreciated! We would also like to thank those that stepped out of their “comfort zone” and helped us Chair/Lead Events because without you, events would not happen! THANK YOU!

️Second: Thank you to all of the Staff that has supported us throughout these past 2 years. We threw a lot at you and know that even though it may not always be ideal what we have in store, we knew we could count on you to help us build good relationships and bring new and exciting things to Arno like: our new Kindergarten Play Structure and our Play Works Recess Program! We appreciate all you do and give to the students at Arno!

️Finally: Daddy/Daughter Pictures will be distributed at the end of next week! Thank you for your patience!!!

️Congratulations again to our 2018-2019 Executive Board Officers! We look forward to your success and ideas!

2018-2019 Executive Board

2016-2018 Executive Board

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Dear Arno Families-
Please consider signing up to help out with Arno Field Day during one of the half day sessions on Monday, June 4 or Tuesday, June 5. Please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet.
Thank you,
Ms. Dalton-Arno P.E.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4fa8ad2ea1f58-arno2

Color Run 2018 Info 

Arno Color Run 2018.docx-2b8wbkc

2018 Color Run T-Shirt Order Forms copy-udxkx0

Arno Planting Day

Office closes June 22

Arno school offices close for the summer on June.  Registration continues for the fall throughout the summer at Riley offices.   The offices will reopen on August 20.

Class Lists- Important Changes

It is very important that you are sure your email address is updated in our system as class lists will not be posted this year, instead they will be emailed out via MiStar Parent Connect on August 31.  Paper copies will be available the first day of school to be sure everyone gets to their correct classroom.

School Supply Lists

Suggested school supply lists will be available by the end of June on our district web page (Arno page).  As always, supplies are recommended but not required.

Senior Walk

This year’s Senior Walk will be at Arno June 1 @1:30.  Our proud graduates will be walking our halls for some final memories.  It’s a great moment for all!

5th Grade Celebration

We are looking forward to another wonderful 5th grade graduation ceremony on June 13th at 9:00.  Following the ceremony there will be “picnic” for all the students with lots of yummy treats.  Please contact the office with any questions.

No Backpacks please…

Please note that students may continue to carry backpacks through Monday, June 12.  They will no longer be allowed for the next 3 half days leading up to the last day.

Arno Tentative Staff Schedule for 2018-2019

We have a few changes for the upcoming school year that can check out below.  Sarah Andersen, 5th grade, will be moving to Lindemann Elementary and we wish her all the best and thank her for her service to our Cougars.

Rovers in 5th grade action

M-STEP Is Complete 

3rd grade wrapped up  their testing and now the whole building is complete this year!  Our Arno students did a tremendous job despite the challenges of testing- we are so very proud of their effort!  Initial scores for the M-STEP will not be available until the fall, we will certainly inform you when the individual reports come out.

High School Jazz Band Visit

We recently had a visit from the high school jazz band that rocked the gym with some great music!  Our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders were treated to an awesome start to their day and we loved seeing some of our former Arno kids!

Thank You Arno Teachers!

and 

A HUGE Thank you to the PTA and everyone who was involved in the delicious breakfast and lunch,

as well as the goodies and well wishes during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Coming soon to Arno…

 May 14

No events

May 15

K Screeners

May 16

Jazz band @Arno 10:30

May 17

No events

May 18

Arno Planting Day

May 21

No events

May 22

5th grade Counselors at Arno 9:00

Smalley boat trip

May 23

No events

May 24

No events

May 25

PBIS reward

Senior Walk

Thank you PTA!

All of Arno joins me in thanking our PTA for their dedication and hard work in raising the bar on what this group can do.  What our PTA has accomplished over the past two years is nothing short of remarkable.  Their willingness to do things different, and bring the digital age into the mix has allowed our PTA to bring in funds to do amazing things, as well as amazing events.  Please check out their post below, Thursday’s PTA meeting vote has given us a brand new kindergarten playscape! Amazing!  Thank you Jenny Sauve, Shannon Mihalik, Nicole Atkinson, and Julie Hegedus for all your service.

Congratulations to our new Board as well, whom was sworn in for the upcoming 2018-19 school year.  Our new Board includes Stacey Sisson, President, Sascha Mansfield, Secretary. and Julie Hegedus continues as Treasurer.  There were no candidates for VP of Fundraising, the Board is actively looking for someone who is willing to step forward and help out.

PTA Board delivers Robots used for coding lessons to Carrie Solak, Tech Teacher.  Julie Hegedus and her husband Gary received a combined grant from Consumers Energy that paid for the entire purchase.  As you can see, there were many smiling faces.

Congrats to our new Board at their swearing in!

President Stacey Sisson, Secretary Sascha Mansfield, and Treasurer Julie Hegedus are sworn into office by Shannon Mihalik.

From the PTA

Happy Friday! Let’s hooe the weather this weekend is kind so all of us mothers can enjoy a wonderful, sunny Mother’s Day!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the hard-working, wonderful moms!

A BIG THANK YOU to Stacey Sisson and her mom, Jill, for chairing our Daddy/Daughter Dance that was held at the Prestige Banquet Hall on Friday, April 27th! The girls and dads had a great time dancing to the music played by Scott Piestrak! This event would not be possible without ALL of our wonderful volunteers that helped to make it so successful!

✅Our last PTA Meeting was quite eventful! Our members voted in a new Executive Board, to replace the older, orange playscape with a brand new one (coming this Summer!), two of our PTA Members (Julie and Gary Hegedus), gifted Mrs. Solak with coding robots and mice from a grant they earned from Consumers Energy for all of their volunteer work, the PTA was able to donate 10 Books about ALICE to the school, a new wheelchair and foot rest for the school, and we have our chair for the Fun Run next year!!

Please help us congratulate our 2018-2019 Executive Board Members:

President: Stacey Sisson

VP of Fundraising: Tricia Moore

Secretary: Sascha Mansfield

Treasurer: Julie Hegedus

️Last week also kicked off a fun week to for our staff: Staff Appreciation Week!

This years theme was Tigers Baseball! The Fin started the week before on April 21st with a FREE Tigers Game courtesy of the Detroit Tigers commission and then continued the full week of April 30th! That week started with a catered breakfast by our wonderful resident Caterer: Mr. Kyle Kalis! Kyle dishes out homemade muffins, eggs, fruit, bacon, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. The staff also enjoyed juice, water, coffee, and Larabars! We were also able to share with them some the homemade cookies from Yah-ki-doc Bakery! Thursday was a catered Lunch from Brass Kitchen! Homemade sandwiches, bags of chips, fruit, pop, and water! It was a delicious spread that Kyle was able to obtain for us and everyone enjoyed it so much!

The week was also filled with lots of treats in the lounge and a gifts that were distributed to the staff on Thursday at the luncheon from many of the parents! Some of our teachers received headphones and gift cards from our Sign Up Genius link! For a full list of all of the goodies, check out our Facebook Page!

If you are looking to help out with 5th grade and Kindergarten Celebrations please contact Mrs. Hool (for the 5th Grade Celebration) and Ms. Stanley (for the K Celebration).

Thank you to everyone who helped to make these past two weeks so fun and successful! We appreciate all that our members do for our school community!

Art for the Sky Updates!

Color assignments

K and Guyot – RED

1st and 5th – BLACK

2nd, Wesley, Warneck, and 4th – ARMY GREEN

Link to order shirts www.accentstees.com/arno

Deadline:  FRIDAY MAY 11TH

How You Can Help…

Hat Day

We are having a fundraiser on May 18^th at all 3 buildings to raise money for this project.  Students can wear a hat for $1 to be paid on that day.  A eblast will go home in the next few weeks about this event!

Blue Jeans

Our turtle image will be surrounded by the “water of the Great Lakes” by using blue jeans, but we need many, many jeans to pull this off, about 1200 pairs!  If you can donate any pairs of blue jeans, please turn them in to the school office, labeled for ART.  We will donate all pairs after the project.

Please contact us at cunningham@appublicschools.com  or trapani@appublicschools.com with questions!

Update from the District

Arno Gardening Club

Twenty 3rd-5th graders have been meeting on Tuesdays for 25 minutes after school to attend Garden Club and beautify the courtyard.  On our first meeting, we created some goals for the area which included planting some food plants and flowers, weeding, and doing experiments.  We weeded last week and are getting our garden boxes ready for a salad garden.  A salad garden is a garden that grows salad produce (think different lettuces, radishes, etc.) at a faster rate allowing us to enjoy some of our fresh produce before summer vacation.  We are also one of this year’s MSU Tollgate Education Center and MSU 4-H Children’s Garden Cool Kid Plants collaborating classrooms to determine which plants (petunias, geraniums, pentas, and marigolds) attract butterflies.  While we are collecting data through June, Garden Club has requested that the classrooms that are studying butterfly life cycles release their hatched butterflies in our courtyard to encourage butterfly attraction to our plants and add to our data.  Happy Spring!

Arno Planting Day

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Want to Sign up?  Click on the link below

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eaaac2ea4f94-arno

Band Concert Excellence

Safety Town Program

Who: 2018-19 Kindergarten and 1^st Graders

When: June 18 thru June 28 – AM & PM Classes Available

Where: Lindemann Elementary, 9201 Carter, Allen Park

Safety Town is an interactive safety awareness program for children from 5-6 years of age.  Each day the children will be introduced to various safety issues in a fun and safe environment.  The program is taught by a Police Officer and a retired Allen Park teacher, with hands-on topics led by community guest speakers as well as visits from the AP Police & Fire Departments.  Please see attached for more information and sign your child up today!

Safety Town Program – June 2018-1pxtjoz

4th Grade Inquiry based learning using cupcakes…

How are earth’s layers formed? How. An geologists view what is underground?

Students predicted, took core samples of their cupcakes, drew models of their findings, and shared with the class.

4th grade photos from our stormwater drain stenciling with Arch Environmental Group. 

Smart Money Magic Show

Arno was treated to some Smart money advice via magic at an assembly last week.  Great tips were given to students, while having a fun time.  Arno students also received a free book with similar money lessons.

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 18, 2018.

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

M-STEP UPDATE

Congratulations to all of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th for their completion on this year’s MSTEP state testing.  None of these assessments were easy, but our Cougars came in and gave it the very best they had to offer.  The parent report with all of their score information will likely be available sometime around the middle of September.

NWEA TESTING

Our Final round of NWEA Spring testing will begin in May in Reading and math.  Our staff uses this assessment to measure the growth that students have achieved in Reading and Math over this school year.  Students will be taking the NWEA assessment on Chromebooks in their classrooms in grades K-5.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten this fall, please be sure to register him or her at Riley Center as soon as possible!  This helps us to accurately predict enrollment and class sizes for the coming year.  Please read below for info on Kindergarten Registration, Roundup, and the new Young 5s Expansion with a class opening at Bennie this fall!

Please click on the link to sign up for Kindergarten testing

http://bit.ly/arnokinder

Coming soon to Arno…

April 30

Staff Appreciation Week begins

Teacher appreciation PTA breakfast

May 1

No events

May 2

No events

May 3

PTA Staff luncheon

PTA Meeting 6:30

Money Matters Assembly 9:00

May 4

No events

May 7

Kindergarten Roundup

May 8

No events

May 9

5th Grade  Band Concert 6:30

May 10

No events

May 11

No events

From the PTA

Happy Friday! The weather is coming around, the days are getting warmer, and the NEW AVENGERS INFINITY MOVIE OPENS TOMORROW! WOO-HOO!

A few reminders from your PTA:

️ Tonight is our Daddy/Daughter Dance at the Prestige from 6-9 pm. Please remember that we DID NOT distribute tickets for this event! We will have a check-in table set up to welcome everyone and give instructions! We hope everyone has a GREAT TIME!

️Our next and LAST PTA Meeting of the year will be THIS Thursday, May 3rd from 630-730 in the Arno Cafeteria! Come help us decide what to do with our surplus! We have some GREAT choices for you to help us decide! We will also be holding our annual Executive Board Elections.  Please remember that in order to vote you MUST a member in good standing! We hope to see many of you there!

️Next week is Staff Appreciation Week for our Arno Staff Members. The PTA LOVES this week because we really enjoy spoiling our staff and showing them how much we appreciate all that they do for our Arno Community. We are still in need of volunteers to help us with the Monday Morning Breakfast and the Thursday Afternoon Luncheon. If you can find a few minutes of your time to help out, it would be greatly appreciated! If you’re looking for ideas to get a special staff member, check out our Sign Up Genius Link Below.

Have a Great Weekend and we look forward to seeing many of you at our meeting and spoiling our Awesome Arno Staff during Staff Appreciation Week April 30th-May 4th!

Teacher Appreciation Week Begins Next Week

Please read below if you would like to explore some ways you can thanks your child’s teacher.

Creative Ways to Thank Your Child’s Teacher

Safety Town Program

Who: 2018-19 Kindergarten and 1^st Graders

When: June 18 thru June 28 – AM & PM Classes Available

Where: Lindemann Elementary, 9201 Carter, Allen Park

Safety Town is an interactive safety awareness program for children from 5-6 years of age.  Each day the children will be introduced to various safety issues in a fun and safe environment.  The program is taught by a Police Officer and a retired Allen Park teacher, with hands-on topics led by community guest speakers as well as visits from the AP Police & Fire Departments.  Please see attached for more information and sign your child up today!

Safety Town Program – June 2018-1pxtjoz

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 18, 2018.

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

NWEA TESTING

Our Final round of NWEA Spring testing will begin in May in Reading and math.  Our staff uses this assessment to measure the growth that students have achieved in Reading and Math over this school year.  Students will be taking the NWEA assessment on Chromebooks in their classrooms in grades K-5.

APHS puts on show for Arno

Mrs. Solak recently partnered with Mrs. West from APHS to put on a production of “Winter According to Humphrey”, which was the book that we did in March for our One Book, One School program.  The student were fantastic and all of our kids really enjoyed the performance!  The high school students had a big job- know the book, interview students, write a script, build a set, and of course, star in the play.  Thank you to all who were involved!

4th Grade Stream Table Experience

ALICE Wrap Up

Our ALICE drill went very well last week and it was amazing to see over 500 students in a church quietly sitting and awaiting directions.  This drill is a great reflection of our readiness in any type of emergency.

M-STEP UPDATE

Our 5th graders have gotten us off to a great start with their focus and determination on MSTEP testing they have now completed all testing and we have 3rd and 4th grade on deck.    Upcoming MSTEP schedules are listed below:

May 1 — Grade 4 ELA

May 2 — Grade 3 ELA

May 8 — Grade 4 MATH

May 9 — Grade 3 MATH

Thank you for encouraging your child to do his or her best on the test by getting a good sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, being on time for school, and using stamina and perseverance during the test!  We are proud of our Cougars and want to spread the word that they are learning lots at our wonderful school!

M-STEP Encouragement from all of our “Miracles” from Mr. Peace

Earth Day Celebration at Arno

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INFO

APPS Limited Schools of Choice Program Approved for 2018-19

The Allen Park Public Schools Board of Education approved the continuation of a limited Schools of Choice option for the 2018-19 school year for grades Kindergarten through 8^th Grade.  Application forms will be available starting Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 27, at the Riley Education Center between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  For your convenience, applications will also be available on our website – www.allenparkschools.com

Completed applications may be presented in person at the Riley Education Center or emailed to schoolofchoice@appublicschools.com from April 9 through April 27 at 4:00 p.m.  No late applications can be accepted.

A random draw selection will be held on May 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riley Education Center if you wish to attend.  The draw will determine numerical selection for acceptance of candidates.

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 or call (313) 827-2105

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten this fall, please be sure to register him or her at Riley Center as soon as possible!  This helps us to accurately predict enrollment and class sizes for the coming year.  Please read below for info on Kindergarten Registration, Roundup, and the new Young 5s Expansion with a class opening at Bennie this fall!

The message to all of our Cougars from Mr. Peace (assembly)

Coming Soon to Arno…

April 16

No events

April 17

Penny War Movie- 1:30

Dr. Hall reads to 4th

April 18

School Improvement Meeting 3:45

Honor Choir concert 6:30

April 19

No events

April 20

ALICE Drill 10:00

April 23

Earth Day Celebration

April 24

Fire Drill

April 25

No events

April 26

No events

April 27

PBIS Reward

Daddy Daughter Dance

From the PTA

Happy Spring! Looks like the season is trying to move in! I think we’re all ready to enjoy some of that warmer weather!

A few of things:

**Our April Meeting has been cancelled. We will hold our Elections, Voting on our Proposals for our Surplus, Swearing in of our New Executive Board Officers, and the wrap up of Daddy/Daughter at our May 3rd Meeting. We will send out reminders closer to the meeting date.

**May brings one of our favorite events: Staff Appreciation Week (April 30th-May 4th)! This is a week dedicated to showing our staff just how much we support and appreciate all they do for our school community. If you would like the opportunity to contribute to Staff Appreciation Week and to partner with other parents to gift teachers and improve classroom technology, the sign up link and information is below!

Thank you for all your support!

Attention 5th Grade Families

Dear Current APPS 5th Grade Families,

We are excited to meet with you next Thursday, April 19th, 6:30 pm, at the AP Center for the Arts (attached to Allen Park High School). The evening is designed to help give all of our 5th grade parents a good understanding of our philosophy, academic expectations and curriculum, daily life at APMS, and our many extra-curricular opportunities.The AP Art Center doors will open at 5:45 pm–many of our Student Clubs, Music and Art Programs, and Athletics will be represented in the lobby, prior to the start of the program at 6:30 pm.  The program will take just over one hour.

We highly encourage you to attend this important night!  We greatly look forward to meeting with you next Thursday, and welcoming you to APMS!

This evening is a Parents Only event, we have a special orientation for all of our incoming 6th graders on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th from 8–11 AM.  On this day, 6th graders will meet their 8th GRADE WEB LEADERS, pick-up their schedules and locker assignments, and tour the school.  The school is open the rest of the day until 4 pm, and again the remainder of the week for students to set up and practice their lockers, walk their daily schedules, and get a good feel for the building, and even meet their Principals, Teachers, and Staff.

Thank you!

Mark Lowe, APMS Principal

5th Grade Camp FUN!

Title I Parent Workshop Information

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Mr. Peace motivates Arno

This past week, Arno invited Mr. Peace for an assembly at our building.  In addition to academics, helping students believe in themselves and building their self-confidence in doing their best in life is just as important.  Mr. Peace came in with that message to positively impact the mindset of our students.  You can see more at www.mrpeace.org

K-5 Yoga is here!!

Yoga was kicked off again this week to a good crowd.  Enjoy some pics below

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M-Step is coming…

 The M-Step window is now open for 5th grade,  schedule is as follows:

April 17- English Language Arts

April 19- Science (Field Test, this is new to 5th grade this year)

April 25- Math

There is a new doc under the motivational folder that contains quotes to use in your classroom where appropriate.

I will publish the 3rd and 4th grade dates soon, with their window starting the first week of May.

State of Michigan Emergency Preparedness

As part of helping keep Michigan families safe, the state has a web page with many different resources, please take a moment to review some of them.

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152_68558—,00.html

APPS Limited Schools of Choice Program Approved for 2018-19

The Allen Park Public Schools Board of Education approved the continuation of a limited Schools of Choice option for the 2018-19 school year for grades Kindergarten through 8^th Grade.  Application forms will be available starting Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 27, at the Riley Education Center between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  For your convenience, applications will also be available on our website – www.allenparkschools.com

Completed applications may be presented in person at the Riley Education Center or emailed to schoolofchoice@appublicschools.com from April 9 through April 27 at 4:00 p.m.  No late applications can be accepted.

A random draw selection will be held on May 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riley Education Center if you wish to attend.  The draw will determine numerical selection for acceptance of candidates.

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 or call (313) 827-2105

Young Fives

Early learning is a key component to the success of each and every child – the earlier we can provide solid educational opportunities to our younger learners the better.  With that being said, we are very proud to announce that the Allen Park Public Schools Board of Education approved the expansion of the Young 5’s Program held at Lindemann (currently for the district) to Arno Elementary and Bennie Elementary starting with the 2018-19 school year. 

Please share this information with friends and neighbors in the APPS boundaries with young children getting ready for school this fall!

Registration is still open for screening for the district’s Young Five’s Program.  Ideal candidates for the program are turning 5 years of age between July 1 and December 1.  (December 2 and later are not eligible and consideration will not be given to students born before July 1).  The Young Five’s Program is currently open for residents of Allen Park Public Schools.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e45adae22a4fb6-young5

WHO IS A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR YOUNG FIVES?

The Young Five Program is intended to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten

Ideal candidates include children who:

• Turn 5 years old between July 1st and December 1st.
• Live in the Allen Park Public Schools district
• Could benefit from an extra year of social and emotional growth.
• Have made significant progress in preschool, but are not yet ready for the demands of Kindergarten.
• Have attended preschool (not a mandatory requirement, but strongly encouraged)
• Have a basic understanding of academic concepts
  • Able to identify several letters, letter sounds, shapes, and colors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the Young Fives Program full day?

A: Yes, the children start and end school with all other K-5 students.

Q: Where will my child go after completing the Young Fives Program?

A: Your child will advance to kindergarten.

Q: Do students in the Young Fives program attend gym, art, music, media and technology?

A: Young Five students attend these classes as well as lunch with our Kindergarten students.

Kindergarten Registration Information 2018-19

Kindergarten Enrollment Flyer 2018-19 School Year-xy45zu

Coming soon to Arno…

March 26

5th Grade Camp Begins

Tornado Drill a.m.

March 27

Principals to Camp

March 28

5th grade camp ends

Professional Int day @APHS (Steve) 10:30

March 29

Early Dismissal 11:40

Teacher PD p.,m.

March 30

Good Friday-  No School

March 31-April 8–  SPRING BREAK

April 9

Class Resumes

M-Step Assembly Kickoff 5th grade 10:30

April 10

No events

April 11

PBIS meeting 7:45

April 12 

Fire Drill

ALICE Assembly 10:30 K-2/ 11:00 3-5

April 13

No events

ALICE Assembly

On April 12 (10:30 for K-2/11:00 for 3-5), we will hosting Sgt. Albright of the APPD.  He will speaking with our Cougars about safety, kindness, using good judgement on what we say, and how our drills are changing.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Look at them Crazy Socks!

Congrats to Mrs. Jensen on a very successful Crazy Socks Day.  This was a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome organization called Rubys Rainbows https://rubysrainbow.org/donate/

In total our crazy socks raised $430! Way to go Cougars!

APPS Limited Schools of Choice Program Approved for 2018-19

The Allen Park Public Schools Board of Education approved the continuation of a limited Schools of Choice option for the 2018-19 school year for grades Kindergarten through 8^th Grade.  Application forms will be available starting Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 27, at the Riley Education Center between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  For your convenience, applications will also be available on our website – www.allenparkschools.com

Completed applications may be presented in person at the Riley Education Center or emailed to schoolofchoice@appublicschools.com from April 9 through April 27 at 4:00 p.m.  No late applications can be accepted.

A random draw selection will be held on May 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riley Education Center if you wish to attend.  The draw will determine numerical selection for acceptance of candidates.

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 or call (313) 827-2105

Young Fives

Early learning is a key component to the success of each and every child – the earlier we can provide solid educational opportunities to our younger learners the better.  With that being said, we are very proud to announce that the Allen Park Public Schools Board of Education approved the expansion of the Young 5’s Program held at Lindemann (currently for the district) to Arno Elementary and Bennie Elementary starting with the 2018-19 school year. 

Please share this information with friends and neighbors in the APPS boundaries with young children getting ready for school this fall!

Registration is still open for screening for the district’s Young Five’s Program.  Ideal candidates for the program are turning 5 years of age between July 1 and December 1.  (December 2 and later are not eligible and consideration will not be given to students born before July 1).  The Young Five’s Program is currently open for residents of Allen Park Public Schools.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e45adae22a4fb6-young5

WHO IS A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR YOUNG FIVES?

The Young Five Program is intended to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten

Ideal candidates include children who:

• Turn 5 years old between July 1st and December 1st.
• Live in the Allen Park Public Schools district
• Could benefit from an extra year of social and emotional growth.
• Have made significant progress in preschool, but are not yet ready for the demands of Kindergarten.
• Have attended preschool (not a mandatory requirement, but strongly encouraged)
• Have a basic understanding of academic concepts
  • Able to identify several letters, letter sounds, shapes, and colors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the Young Fives Program full day?

A: Yes, the children start and end school with all other K-5 students.

Q: Where will my child go after completing the Young Fives Program?

A: Your child will advance to kindergarten.

Q: Do students in the Young Fives program attend gym, art, music, media and technology?

A: Young Five students attend these classes as well as lunch with our Kindergarten students.

From the PTA

Happy Weekend! Just one more week before Spring Break and the Easter Holiday! Just a couple of reminders….

Daddy/Daughter RSVP’s are due on Wednesday, March 28th! This date is FIRM! We cannot accept any RSVP’s after this date! Also, this dance is for Arno Students ONLY! Please do not miss out on this Special Day with your Daughter!

Our next PTA Meeting will be held on Thursday, April  12th at 6:30 pm in the Arno Cafeteria. We will be holding our Executive Board Officers Elections and voting on our proposals for our year end funds.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Heather Manson, Debbie Burgess, and Mrs. Dalton for our successful Playworks Program. Please see our PTA Facebook Page for all the information on that program.

Have a Great Break! We will see everyone when we return!

https://arnofamily.edublogs.org/files/2018/03/Daddy-Daughter-2018-t3m9io-16v47ut.pdf

K-5 Yoga is here!!

This year we started yoga sessions for our mentors and mentees. We are excited to announce that we are opening it up to anyone who is interested.  Please see the flyer below for more information on this exciting opportunity

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Bingo for Books MIRM Fun!

March is Reading Month guests…Thank you Mrs. Byrne for your hard work arranging our wonderful list of readers!

So many guest readers this month that included Dr. Jeanine Hall- AP Board Member, Sara Metzger- Bennie Principal, Dr. John Tafelski- Curr. Director, Mike Dawson- AP HR, Tabor Pepper- Green Bay Packers, Dr. Matt Sokol, Humphrey himself, and our Superintendent Mike Darga

M-Step is coming…

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

April 11- Social Studies test (2 parts)

April 18- English Language Arts

April 20- Science (Field Test, this is new to 5th grade this year)

April 25- Math

I will publish the 3rd and 4th grade dates soon, with their window starting the first week of May.  An informational letter will be coming home as well with additional details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0lT8yLt3E&list=PLQNv-MrTjyhLZWGC8WhRGxoEmynfXUHuc

Kindergarten Registration Information 2018-19

Kindergarten Enrollment Flyer 2018-19 School Year-xy45zu

Coming soon to Arno…

March 12

No events

March 13

No events

March 14

Comfy and Kind Day

Wear a Button with words on it

School Improvement Meeting 3:45

March 15

Author Assembly

Bingo for Books

March 16

No events

March 17

Spring Fever

March 19

No events

March 20

No events

March 21

Dr. Hall Reads to 4th Grade

PTSA Meeting @Arno 7:00

March 22

No events

March 23

Gordon Miller Building Visit 9:00

From the PTA

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It’s almost Spring!! What better way to get ready than to do a little Spring Shopping at our PTSA Spring Fever Craft and Mom to Mom Event at the High School this Saturday, March 10thfrom 9-3! All proceeds go towards our Senior Scholarship Fund.

The Daddy/Daughter Dance is approaching. Please get your RSVP’s in soon! Do not miss out on this Enchanted Night! All RSVP’s are due on or by March 28th (this date is FINAL)! Please see the attached link below and our PTA Facebook Page for the link for more information, to pay, and RSVP!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ca4aa2aa4fe3-2018

Thank You to everyone that braved the weather to attend our last PTA Meeting. We heard some great ideas and proposals for our end of year funds! We will be putting together a ballot sheet with all the choices to be voted on at our April meeting.

We hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Bingo for Books

March 15th marks our annual Bingo for Books event.  Please see the link below for more details on how to be part of the evening.

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K-5 Yoga is here!!

This year we started yoga sessions for our mentors and mentees. We are excited to announce that we are opening it up to anyone who is interested.  Please see the flyer below for more information on this exciting opportunity

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M-Step is coming…

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

April 11- Social Studies test (2 parts)

April 18- English Language Arts

April 20- Science (Field Test, this is new to 5th grade this year)

April 25- Math

I will publish the 3rd and 4th grade dates soon, with their window starting the first week of May.  An informational letter will be coming home as well with additional details.

Arno Fun Fair Wrap

What an amazing time we had at the annual Arno Fun Fair.  We raised $1700 towards the Arno scholarship fund that is awarded to 3 high school students that formerly attended Arno.  Thank you for all your help!

5th Grade in March…

District Communication on Young Five’s

Please share this information with friends and neighbors in the APPS boundaries with young children getting ready for school this fall!

Registration is still open for screening for the district’s Young Five’s Program.  Ideal candidates for the program are turning 5 years of age between July 1 and December 1.  (December 2 and later are not eligible and consideration will not be given to students born before July 1).  The Young Five’s Program is currently open for residents of Allen Park Public Schools.

(Kindergarten Enrollment Info is also attached)

Young Five’s or Kindergarten?

Children enter kindergarten with a range of skills, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Often, children who turn five years of age later than their peers will have a significantly different level of development than a child approaching their sixth birthday. For this reason, we offer a Young 5’s Program.

The program is designed for students who have a summer or fall birthdate. The focus of the program is to provide eligible children another year to learn and grow, helping to prevent them from experiencing the frustration of the high demands of kindergarten when they are not ready.

This program does not replace preschool or kindergarten; rather, our Young Fives Program offers an additional year as a gift of time. Enrollment in the Young Fives Program is a decision made in collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators that begins with a screening process.

Students enrolled in the Young Fives Program have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities designed to bridge the gap between preschool and kindergarten. Students engage in activities that teach thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills. They also develop their listening, social/emotional, and literacy skills.

The Program allows children to use a hands on approach to learning. The curriculum is similar to kindergarten but moves at a slower more manageable pace. This program provides a strong foundation that helps children become more successful students and ignites a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Young 5’s Screening Sessions

Schedule a Screening for your Young 5 at the link below on March 12, 13 or 14, 2018:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e45adae22a4fb6-young5

Screening Location:

Riley Education Center

9601 Vine Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101

WHO IS A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR YOUNG FIVES?

The Young Five Program is intended to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten

Ideal candidates include children who:

• Turn 5 years old between July 1st and December 1st.
• Live in the Allen Park Public Schools district
• Could benefit from an extra year of social and emotional growth.
• Have made significant progress in preschool, but are not yet ready for the demands of Kindergarten.
• Have attended preschool (not a mandatory requirement, but strongly encouraged)
• Have a basic understanding of academic concepts
  • Able to identify several letters, letter sounds, shapes, and colors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the Young Fives Program full day?

A: Yes, the children start and end school with all other K-5 students.

Q: Where will my child go after completing the Young Fives Program?

A: Your child will advance to kindergarten.

Q: Do students in the Young Fives program attend gym, art, music, media and technology?

A: Young Five students attend these classes as well as lunch with our Kindergarten students.

NOTE:  The District’s Preschool Program will hold an open house on April 19 at Lindemann at 6:00 p.m.  Registration for the Preschool Program will begin on April 20 for in-district families (Open enrollment begins May 4)  For questions about the Preschool Program, please call Kristy at (313) 827-2662.

Barbara Zdrodowski

Kindergarten Registration Information 2018-19

Kindergarten Enrollment Flyer 2018-19 School Year-xy45zu

March is Reading Month Pics

Mrs. Warneck’s room plays “reading” games with middle and high school volunteers, and more guest readers

Bartering Economy in 4th grade

In Mr. Trionfi’s class, social studies students talked about trading good items. Students received a bag with two items in it. They had opportunities to trade items with other students in the classroom. At the end of the rounds, whatever two items they had, they got to keep.

Golden Tray Winners

Congrats to our Feb. Golden Tray Winners:

Mrs. Haskin

Mrs. Martinchick

Mrs. Wesley

Mrs. Kalis

Ms. Andersen

 Syrup time!

Third grade recently visited the University of Michigan Dearborn’s environmental interpretive center. They had loads of fun and learned about trees, sap collection, and how maple syrup is made.

Allen Park Middle School

PTSA is still looking for all kinds of GENTLY WORN OR NEW SHOES: sneakers, casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, slippers, etc. (All footwear except roller skates, roller blades and ice skates will be accepted).

Donations can be dropped off at the AP Middle School Office, Denise Crank at the Riley Education Center/Central Office or contact Christina Forth at bellaboxer10@gmail.com to arrange a porch pick up. Donations will be accepted thru March 15th.

Thank you for your help!!

Is your Kroger card linked to us? If not please do it  today!

If you already have your card linked look at how you’ve helped!

Arno PTA Kroger Rewards History

Date Quarter    Households Amount

08/2016 Q1 10 $36.52

11/2016 Q2 19 $163.83

03/2017 Q3 37 $267.04

05/2017 Q4 48 $272.77

08/2017 Q1 51 $270.17

11/2017 Q2 64 $283.44

03/2018 Q3 70 $327.28

05/2018 Q4 ?                 ?

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Total two year income $1,621.05

Ist quarter May, June, July, check sent in August.

2nd quarter August, September, October check sent in November.

3rd quarter November, December, January, check sent in February.

4th quarter February, March, April, check sent in May.

Imagine what could happen if we could double our enrolment! Registering is fast & easy!

TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM: Register your card online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com if you haven’t already. Click on Sign In/Register. Sign up for Kroger Rewards Account by entering your zip code, clicking on your favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, and agreeing to the terms and conditions. You will get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email. Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. Update or confirm your information. Enter NPO number 54361 or name of organization, select organization from list and click on Confirm. To verify you are enrolled, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your info. Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number linked with us!

Pokemon Cards

Pokemon cards have been increasingly been an issue in the classroom causing some disruptions as well as some conflict.  I am asking that all students keep their Pokemon cards at home for the rest of the school year to prevent any further issues in the building.  Thank you for your help in this matter

March is Reading Month

March is fast approaching and we are gearing up for our One Book, One School theme for this year’s reading month activities.  Our book for this activity will be “Winter according to Humphrey“.  The oldest child in every family will receive a copy, so that there is at least one per household.   The calendar is attached below and contains all the info you will need to know about all the happenings here at Arno, and what should be going on at home.   Please let your teacher know if you clarification on anything.

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Flyer for Book Exchange 2018-2cao9rh

Parents, please take a look at the document that is bookmarked below.  It contains very valuable informtion on emercency issues in the district should they arise.

Parent School Emergency Guide-1chhtk5

Coming soon to Arno…

Feb 26

No events

Feb 27

No events

Feb 28

3rd grade U of M

MARCH is Reading month activities start per calendar

March 1

3rd Grade U of M

PTA Meeting 6:30

March 2

3rd grade U of M

Gordon Miller building visit 10:00

PBIS Reward

Mrs. Jensen’s class show off their awesome snowman

March 5

No events

March 6

No events

March 7

Wear a Hat with words

March 8

Unplugged Night

March 9

End of Second Semester

Early Dismissal 11:40- Teacher PD p.m.

Pokemon Cards

Pokemon cards have been increasingly been an issue in the classroom causing some disruptions as well as some conflict.  I am asking that all students keep their Pokemon cards at home for the rest of the school year to prevent any further issues in the building.  Thank you for your help in this matter

March is Reading Month

March is fast approaching and we are gearing up for our One Book, One School theme for this year’s reading month activities.  Our book for this activity will be “Winter according to Humphrey“.  The oldest child in every family will receive a copy, so that there is at least one per household.   The calendar is attached below and contains all the info you will need to know about all the happenings here at Arno, and what should be going on at home.   Please let your teacher know if you clarification on anything.

march calendar-2d72z12

Flyer for Book Exchange 2018-2cao9rh

From the PTA

Happy Friday! 

The PTA had quite an evening on Wednesday night at our Founders Day Dinner!

Founder’s Day Celebration

The annual Founder’s Day awards celebration took place this past Wednesday as our amazing winners shined!  Congratulations to all of our award winners this year- you represent the very best of our Arno Cougars!!

2018 PTA Founders Day Winners 

Kindergarten Registration Information 2018-19

Kindergarten Enrollment Flyer 2018-19 School Year-xy45zu

Arno Fun Fair

Arno’s annual Family Fun Fair is tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 24th from 11 am-2pm!  Tickets are still available at the door.  There will be games, raffles, prizes, food, a cake walk and more!  This is a great family event so be sure to stop by!

Spirit Week Wrap Up…

Arno Data

As part of our ongoing commitment to the analysis of student data for continuous improvment, I wanted to share this with our community.  This data report is for Winter 2018, after our latest round of assessments that include DIBELS (Reading), DRA (Reading) and NWEA (Reading and Math).  We are especially proud of our numbers as we have seen significant growth since fall, and we are on track to meet our targets.  The data is broken down by Tiers-

Tier 1- The Core- this is where we want at least 80% of our kids to be at or above grade level by the end of the year

Tier 2- This group should lower down to 15% of the building by year’s end.  This group maybe slightly below level, and receives additional instruction

Tier 3- This group should be down to 5% or lower by year’s end.  This group can be 1 or more years behind academically, and requires more intense intervention.

The key data markers by winter- we would like to see Tier 3 shrinking, and Tier 1 growing.  If you have any questions on the data, please contact me at 313-827-1050

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/879589/

Title 1 Blog

We would to inform you of our new Title I blog brought to you by Mrs. Gorski, our Title I teacher.  Title I is a federal program that gives dollars to school with higher populations at-risk students.  We are a School-wide school for service, which means our whole population qualifies to benefit from services, parent meetings, resources, etc.

http://mrsgorski.edublogs.org/

Metro Parks Visits 5th Grade

From the Red Cross…

Thank you for continuing your partnership with the Red Cross.  During the drive we saw 21 donors and collected 19 products on a goal of 20.  Excellent numbers especially given the very cold weather and the cold and flu season being in full swing!  And the most important note of all is this drive will touch the lives of 57 patients!

Again, I thank you for all of your hard work.  Please pass along our thanks to everyone that was involved!

Best regards,

Beth Harris

Regional Donor Representative

American Red Cross Blood Services