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Dear Arrowhead Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already this far along inMarch and that the third grading period is coming to an end (March 23). We havehad a very busy past few weeks. First, thank you to Cheryl Luck for anothervery successful Book Fair. The school will benefit from about $4,000.00 inbooks for classrooms because of the efforts of the book fair committee and yoursupport. Secondly, I would like to thank all of the parents who made ourKindergarten Grandparent’s Day a huge hit again. We had a great turn out andthe students really enjoyed their special day. Finally, thank you to PegClugsten and the Movie Night volunteers for a successful Movie Night March 2.

The school recently celebrated our annual Right to ReadWeek, Dr. Seuss style from February 28 – March 2. The entire school was deckedout in all kinds of Dr. Seuss décor including each class decorating their doorin the style of their favorite book. Each day mystery readers read selectionson the announcements, students won Dr. Seuss Grab bags, and various otherevents occurred in classrooms. The week ended with a viewing of “Daisy HeadMazy” and our grand prize drawing of Dr. Seuss anthologies.

This month, Arrowhead will be hosting the University ofAkron Steel Drum Band on the 13th for two performances sponsored bythe Children’s Concert Society. We also have our annual Science Fair on March30 from 1-3 in our gym. A reminder that set up for the fair is from 3:20 – 6:00pm on the 29th or from 8-9 am on the 30th.  Also on March 29th, our 3rdand 4th Graders will present their spring music program, “The GrannyAwards” at the CHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Our Kindergarten Registration for the 2012-13 school yearwill be on March 22nd in the CHS Auxiliary Gym. Registration runsfrom 9:00 to noon and then again from 1:30 – 4:00. Registration packets areavailable in the Arrowhead Office or online on the Copley-Fairlawn City Schoolswebsite.

Finally, I would like to thank our 4th gradeclass who met their fundraising goal for this year’s 4th Grade Legacy Project.The result of their efforts will be a new look for the front of our schoolwhich will include renovation to the main flower bed with new plants and trees,a six-foot tall aluminum “arrowhead” logo created by local artist John Communale,and new signage for our school courtesy of PTA. We hope to have all of the workdone by our Family Picnic on May 18th so that everyone may enjoy it.

Our spring break this year will be April 2-9 with studentsreturning to school on the 10th. I hope that all of you enjoy yourtime away and I wish those of you who are travelling a safe trip!

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Mr. La Badie



Dear Arrowhead Families,

February is shaping up to be a very special and busy month at Arrowhead Primary School. We have begun the second semester and are hard at work in all of our classrooms.  I would like to take a moment to recognize Mrs. Digiacobbe and the 1st and Second Grade students for their recent performance of “The Big Chill” at Copley High School. I am sure you will all agree that it was a great show!

Our Everyday Math Wall of Fame Program is going strong. This past month we inducted 85 students who had mastered the Bronze, Silver or Gold levels of the EM Facts Workshop. So far this year, 279 students have had their names added to the Wall of Fame under the various levels. Several students have already completed the entire program. This month, the class that has the most inductees, will win a classroom pizza party.

Our “Book Fair Luau” will take place the week of February 13-17 in the PTA room. Arrowhead students will have the opportunity to peruse and purchase a wide variety of scholastic books. Proceeds from the sale benefit all of our classrooms in the form of more books for classroom libraries. 

On February 16, we will hold our “Winter Conference Night.”  Your child’s teacher will contact you should they wish to have a conference. However, if you do not receive a request and would like to schedule a conference, please contact your child’s teacher.

This year we will be holding a “Family Math Night” on February 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to showcase their skills and for families to learn some of our “Everyday Math” games. More information and a reservation form will be coming home shortly.

Congratulations to Mrs. Nadine Draper, second grade teacher, for being selected as PTA’s Outstanding Educator for this school year. I would also like to congratulate Mrs. Melody Hunter who was selected as PTA’s Helping Hands Award winner for this year. We are very fortunate at Arrowhead to have such a wonderful faculty and supportive PTA.  With the amount of support that you provide at home, I know that we are easily the best school in the district!

Thanks for all of your continued support! – Mr. La Badie

Up and Coming…

Book Fair and Student Council Spirit Week: 2/13-17,
 Grandparents Day (K) 2/14,                          
President’s Day 2/20 (No School), 
Mid-Terms 2/24,
Right-to-Read Week  2/27-3/2,
PTA Movie Night 3/2,
Kindergarten Registration 3/22 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
 


Happy 2012! At this point we usually are knee deep in snow and the thought of snow days are running rampant. However, I don’t think any of us are complaining about the mild winter so far. I would like to thank all of our Arrowhead families for their generosity during our holiday canned food drive. We collected over 3,000 non-perishable items along with a bunch of winter clothes and toys.

The coming weeks hold many opportunities for students and families to be involved in many exciting events at Arrowhead. Our annual Red Cross Blood Drive will take place at Arrowhead in the Library on January 30 from 2-8 p.m. We also have our first and second grade winter concert at CHS on January 24 at 7 p.m. This year’s production is “Snow Day!” Mrs. Digiacobbe and the students have been practicing very hard for this show which will surely be entertaining for all.

Coming in February, our annual Valentine’s Day Parties will be held at 2:45 p.m. on February 10. The Arrowhead Book Fair will be February 14th -16th this year. As part of the book fair week we continue our other February tradition, Kindergarten Grandparents Day on the 14th which allows grandparents to visit the school, see a concert and attend the book fair with their kindergartener.

Please remember that we have a great opportunity for students to develop their math skills through the Everyday Math website. Every student in grades 1-4 have the opportunity to be inducted into the Everyday Math Wall of Fame by mastering their basic facts through the EM Facts workshop. We have already inducted a number of students and it is my hope that by the end of the year that every Arrowhead student has his or her name on our wall.

It is hard to believe that the school year is almost halfway over. On behalf of the students and teachers at APS I would like to thank all of you for your continued support
of our school!

Best Wishes –

Mr. La Badie