Arcade Elementary Principal Kerry Slocum sent the following message home to parents on Jan. 31:
Dear Arcade Elementary Families,
Here’s hoping that wild winter weather has passed! We are forging ahead here at school, and by the time you see this note, our UPK classes will have had their visit from our own Arcade Arlene, letting us know whether we’ll have an early spring or six more weeks of winter! (I’m sure we’ll have a video for you on our Facebook page…)
Our students and staff have been working on being optimistic in January, and we’ll focus on respect for February. We’ve been working at letters and reading, numbers and math, problem solving, perseverance, and coping skills for when things don’t go our way. We cannot overemphasize the importance of getting a good night’s sleep so that our bodies and brains can rest and integrate everything they’ve learned. We’re also spending a good amount of time playing outdoors and being active indoors, and we ask you to partner with us in encouraging healthy habits, so our students continue to learn and grow.
Next weekend (Feb. 7-8) is a big one for Arcade, as it’s Winterfest! Please come into town to see the royalty pageant, check out the student art show, race a box sled, run in the 5K or kids’ run—and there are so many more activities! Information and registration forms are available on the Arcade Winterfest Facebook page. We also have box sled and race forms at the greeter’s desk if your child needs them.
February dates to remember:
Monday, February 3rd: Pioneer Gear Day
Friday, February 7th: National Wear Red Day in support of heart health
Tuesday, February 11th: BOE meeting @5:30pm at the High School
Wednesday, February 12th: Parents’ Night Out—information will be sent home soon!
Thursday, February 13th: Talent Show @6pm here in our auditorium
Friday, February 14th: Valentine’s Colors Day. We’ll celebrate with a fun Valentine’s Dance during school!
Wednesday, February 26th: Disney or Superhero Day
There is NO SCHOOL February 17th-21st
.As always, if I can support you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out. I appreciate each one of you and your children, and I hope you have a fantastic February!
Sincerely,
Kerry Slocum, Principal
Have Courage & Be Kind