MacArthur Elementary School

Dear Mac Families,

Happy Mother’s Day!
To all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our school community — thank you for your unwavering love, support, and dedication. Your guidance helps shape not only your children’s lives but also the spirit of our entire school. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy, appreciation, and well-deserved rest!

Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who donated items or sent in special treats for our staff this week—it was truly appreciated. Our Mac team works incredibly hard and gives so much of themselves to our students every day. Your generosity helped them feel valued, appreciated, and loved. Thank you for supporting our amazing team!

Best of Luck!
Best of luck to our students participating in the Best Buddy Walk this Saturday! We’re proud of your commitment to inclusion, friendship, and community. Have a great time—we’ll be cheering you on!

Have a Great Weekend,

Marian Buchko

May

10th: Best Buddies Friendship Walk

12th: 5th Grade DARE Graduation

13th: PTO Meeting @ 4:15 pm

14th: Unified Game Day

16th: Kindy 500

23rd: Field Day & Burger Bash

26th: Memorial Day-No School

June

2nd: Last Day of School

Families who need assistance this summer with meals can check for local Summer Meal Sites at idoenutrition.com or via the USDA Site Finder Map.

• The State of Indiana is NOT continuing the SUN Bucks program from last year.
• Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET at 1-866-348-6479.

• If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our Food Service team at 219-663-3371.

🌱 May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

This is the perfect time to recognize the importance of supporting our students’ emotional well-being alongside their academic growth. As parents and caregivers, you play a vital role in helping children build healthy habits for a strong mind and heart.

Here are a few simple tips to support your child’s mental health:

💬 Talk openly – Encourage your child to share their feelings, and listen without judgment.

🛌 Prioritize sleep – A consistent bedtime routine helps improve mood and focus.

🏃‍♂️ Get moving – Daily physical activity can reduce stress and boost confidence.

🎨 Create calm – Quiet time, art, or deep breathing can help your child relax and recharge.

💖 Model self-care – Show them that taking care of your own mental health is important too!

Let’s work together to make mental wellness a daily priority!

Ms. Bellamy

Dear MacArthur Elementary Families,

We just have to say... you sure know how to make us feel Popular!

Thanks to your incredible thoughtfulness and generosity, Educator Appreciation Week was nothing short of Wicked—in the best way possible! From the spellbinding Gelsosomo’s Pizza to the energizing coffee and Munchkins, the magical "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" candy bar, the bewitching Court Street Burrito luncheon, the enchanting gift card raffle, and the heartfelt treats and gifts from our amazing PTO—every moment made us feel like we were Defying Gravity with gratitude.

Your support, kindness, and donations from the PTO and MacArthur families reminded us just how lucky we are to be part of this Oz-some community. You truly made this a week to remember.

Thank you for making us feel like we’ve been changed for good.

With all our thanks,
The MacArthur Elementary Staff

In order to make the transition of student enrollment from this school year (2024-2025) to next school year (2025-2026) as efficient as possible, all MacArthur Elementary families are being asked to complete an intent to return form that was sent home last week. Please make sure you let us know whether you will be returning or you whether you will be moving.

Please check your student's power school account to see if there are any outstanding fees for Chromebook repairs, lost library books, etc.

Please note that all fees are due and payable by the end of the school year, or they will be turned over to Kinum, Inc. for collections.

Thinking about working in our schools? It’s not too late to join our team! If you’re interested in making a difference and being part of our school community, it's a great time to get started.

CPCSC has immediate openings for food service team members, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and transportation team members. Check our website for more information at www.cps.k12.in.us/careers.

Many different camps are offered in our district throughout the summer. Be sure to check out all of the opportunities at this link. From theater, to Latin, to sports, to art and music, there is something for every student!

It’s that time of year! All library books must be returned by the last student day, Monday, June 2. Please check for overdue notices from the school library this month and help your students locate their missing books. If you believe there is an error with a notice, please contact the school library as soon as possible. Books not returned by June 2 will be considered lost. All fines for lost and damaged library books will be available in PowerSchool no later than June 23. Please note, book fines will not be reversed or refunded if a book is found after the fine is entered.

Marian Buchko, Principal ext. 16001

Laura Florek, Assistant Principal ext. 16003

Carla Gard, Treasurer ext. 16000

Kim Wasserott, Secretary ext. 16002

Jodi Kvachkoff, Nurse ext. 16081

Email: mbuchko@cps.k12.in.us
Website: https://mac.cps.k12.in.us/
Location: 12900 Fairbanks Street, Cedar Lake, IN, USA
Phone: 219-662-3600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maccpcsc