Arrowhead News
November 4, 2022
Reminder: No school for students on Monday (11/7) and Tuesday (11/8) for Parent-Teacher Conferences
This past week we held an all school assembly where we learned about our annual Arrowthon School Fundraiser
Arrowthon fundraiser information below:
Click on the link below to get your child registered:
https://givebutter.com/arrowthon22/join
Register or Sign In
Select your child's classroom team to join!
Create your page and share to help raise funds for Home & School!
Thanks for your support!
Here are some things we did this week!
Mrs. Fischer's Kindergarten students working in small groups.
Mrs. Fitzgerald's Grade 1 students learning about math addition problems.
Dr. Morgan and Mrs. Layman's Grade 2 students creating the "branches" of the government
Mrs. MacCorkle's Grade 3 students reviewing the must dos and can dos for their math lesson
Mrs. Johnson's Grade 4 students working in groups to solve 3 digit multiplication.
Miss Sherman's Grade 1 PE students playing rock, paper, scissors, baseball during their warm up.
Welcome back Watch Dogs!
Watch Dog Dad Mr. Pires with his children Molly and Andrew!
Watch Dog Dad Mr. Reddy with his daughter Anika!
American Education Day is coming on Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Arrowhead Elementary School
Dear Parents,
American Education Week will be celebrated in schools across the nation November 14th – 18th. Parents and other adult family members are invited to visit our school and observe instructional activities in the classrooms. Please plan on attending according to the schedule below. You may stay the full time, or visit briefly. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school office at 610-489-5000 ext. 44200.
If you plan on attending you must pre-register with the office by completing the google form below.
https://forms.gle/7Y9htMausPPUYFy99
This will help us prepare for adequate seating and visitor badges.
Tuesday, November 15th
Grade 1 9:30-10:00
Kindergarten 10:00-10:30
Grade 2 10:30 -11:00
Grade 3 2:00-2:30
Grade 4 2:30-3:00
We thank you for your interest and involvement in the life of our school and its students.
Visitation Guidelines:
● We request that you leave smaller children at home. This is a special time for your school-age child. We intend to keep our school atmosphere as close to typical during the visitation times (please find a babysitter or other family member who can care for your other children).
● For safety concerns, visiting adults will not be permitted to go on the playground with their child. Also, our visitations are designed to focus on the normal classroom instructional activities.
● Visitation is not scheduled during the student’s lunch periods because of space considerations.
● Visitation is a time for you to blend into the room and quietly observe your child and their teacher in the classroom setting. So as not to distract the students please limit conversations with other visitors. Thank you.
● All guests are asked to enter through the main door and have their driver’s license available for scanning.
If you plan on attending click on the link below to pre-register. If you have more than one child we ask that you register for each child you have in the building. This will assist us with planning.
Sincerely,
Aaron Roberts
Principal
Arrowhead Student Council Announcements
Arrowhead Student Council will continue our Shoe collection drive for families in need. We are offering a shoe drop off on Saturday November 19, 2022 see information below:
Construction Update:
Calling all Watch D.O.G.S!
Watch Dogs Information
There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® program.
1) To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2) To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
WATCH D.O.G.S. ® (Dads Of Great Students) began in 1998 in a single school in Springdale, Arkansas and has since grown into a nationally recognized program that has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers and father figures into the school classrooms and hallways across the country, creating millions of hours of “in school” volunteer time and having a tremendously positive impact on the educational process.
If you are interested in becoming a WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer, please refer to the following link with district information relative to volunteering.
If you are interested in serving as a Watch Dog Dad please email laurenbruce01@yahoo.com or call the Arrowhead School Office at 610-489-5000 ext. 44200. Watch Dog Dads must have all the Methacton District required clearances. We have a Watch Dog schedule and a calendar set up in the office. We can assist you in scheduling your special day as a Watch Dog Dad! If you have any questions about the program, clearances, and scheduling please contact us. You can also email, our school counselor, Mrs. Kelly Cohen, a Kcohen@methacton.org as she will serve as our Watch Dog Coordinator.
Girls on the Run is coming to Arrowhead!
Come on out and support Minithon at the High School
UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Governor Wolf announced a Universal Free Breakfast program for all Pennsylvania students to begin on October 1, 2022 through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, all Methacton School District students will have the option to receive breakfast each morning at no cost. Our building principals are working on a plan with Aramark to roll out this new program and will be providing additional information in the coming days. Monthly menus can always be found at: https://methacton.schooldish.com/
Rotation Day Schedule can be found below:
Communication tools and how families can receive school information
We are providing families with a Communications Tool Guide Link where you will find important information regarding the district’s communication tools. Here is the link: https://www.methacton.org//cms/lib/PA50000637/Centricity/Domain/62/CommunicationsTools_FINAL.pdf
In this link you will find information on PowerSchool, SchoolMessenger, Social Media, Lower Providence Community Access Channel, Smore Newsletter< Konstella,
(*Note* Arrowhead uses SchoolMessenger and Smore for our weekly newsletters)
(*Note* Arrowhead Home and School Associations uses Konstella to send out information) and key district contacts. Please take a moment to read the the Communications Tool Guide.
Arrowhead Spiritwear Update
Hello Arrowhead Families!
We hope everyone is enjoying the start of the 2022-2023 school year! With such an exciting start to the year in our brand new Arrowhead School building, I would say some new Arrowhead merchandise to show off your school spirit is definitely called for!
Arrowhead Spiritwear is available for purchase at the following link:
So make sure you are ready to show your Arrowhead pride throughout the year and step into our beautiful new school in style! We can’t wait to see everyone in their Arrowhead best! Wishing all of our Arrowhead families a wonderful 22-23 school year!
Should anyone have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mary Beth Verano via Konstella or at mbpollino@gmail.com.
Arrowhead Home & School Wants to Communicate with You!
AHSA Newsletters and event announcements will typically only be distributed via the Konstella communication system. So, don’t miss out on important news! Please make sure you are registered. Below are easy directions for how to get signed up!
We also recommend that you download the Konstella app so that you can receive instant notification through the app.
Start by visiting: www.konstella.com and clicking “Find Your School” in the upper right side. Select "Arrowhead Elementary". Complete registration as prompted.
*To Join a Room*
Web: Click your name in the top left corner. Click “Your Children” to add/modify your children.
Mobile App: Click the “Settings” icon in the top left corner. Click “Your Children”.
Please be sure to add your child to the correct classroom. If you have multiple children, you must add each child.
Veteran's Day is coming back to Arrowhead see information below.
An invitation is extended to the entire student body to invite any family members or friends that are Veterans, Active Duty, and Reserve military members to participate in the ceremony. All branches of the Armed Forces will be honored. We will also recognize any family member(s) who are currently deployed. Ms. Stephens, our music teacher, has been working with the children to prepare for a very special event!
Arrowhead students, who are scouts, are asked to wear their vest/uniform to the ceremony and be a part of the American Flag procession.
Please let us know if you have a special person that will be attending our ceremony by completing this Google form by Friday, November 4th.
If you have a family member who is a veteran and would like to submit a photo of that person for a slideshow being presented during the assembly, please email it to arrowheadhomeandschool@gmail.com by Friday, November 4th. If your veteran was a part of the slideshow in previous years and you would like to use the same photo, please let us know. (Do not send original photos to school with your child!)
Home and School Box Top Information
Help Raise Hundreds for Arrowhead - Just Download the BOX TOPS app and SCAN your receipt!
Box Tops are located on hundreds of products that you already purchase:
Kleenex, Betty Crocker, General Mills, Ziploc, Huggies, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Pillsbury & SO MANY MORE!
Simply follow these steps and these companies will give money to our kids' school! -
1. Download the BOX TOPS App
2. Choose "Arrowhead Elementary" (Zip Code 19426) as your school
3. Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase. Digital receipt also accepted!
and CHA CHING you're done!
Check out bonus box tops offers in the app for extra $$!
For a complete list of participating products, see http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products
Questions? Please contact Larah Kornfeind, AHSA Boxtop Coordinator, at arrhowheadhomeandschool@gmail.com
Car Rider Information and Google Document Form
As previously communicated we highly recommend that our students and families consider riding the bus due to the construction, parking, and traffic flow issues associated with new construction. However, we understand that this may not be possible for all students and families. As such, if your child/ren will be car riders for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, please fill out the google document form.
You can access and complete the car rider form below:
Volunteering and Approval Process
All volunteers must have obtained their clearances to participate in any capacity at the school.
Please visit https://www.methacton.org/volunteer or click on the link to review the procedures to begin the process.
https://www.methacton.org/cms/lib/PA50000637/Centricity/Domain/62/Volunteer%20Manual%202022.pdf
Student Attendance Information
MSD Backpack Program
How can I donate to the Backpack Program?
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
Collection Bins
· Donations can be dropped off (Monday thru Friday) at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.
Amazon
· You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery". The address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
· Link to donate directly: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y75GZGW6DXNJ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=lwAR1
What items can I donate?
Individual Serving Food Items Needed
· Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
· Mini Cereal Boxes
· Canned Soup (cans with "pop tops")
· Oatmeal packets or cups
· Applesauce and Fruit Cups
· Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
· Easy Mac Cups
· Cracker packs
· Sweet Snacks: Fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
· Salty Snacks: Pretzel packs, Goldfish, Popcorn, etc.
· 100% Juice boxes
Please open the PDF document below for information about the District's Backpack Program
MSD Backpack program needs your help! See information below:
Important Bus Rider Information
Dear Arrowhead Families,
Just a reminder that students must ride home on the buses that they are assigned. Notes from the parents giving them permission to ride home on another bus is not permissible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Student Birthdays
Hi Arrowhead families,
Due to food allergy reasons, we are not permitting edible birthday treats to be brought into school. We realize that birthdays are special to our students and families. We appreciate your support.
Now hiring/Job opportunities See below:
NORTH MONTCO TECHNICAL CAREER CENTER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Are you an Electro-Mechanical or Mechatronics Technician or Mechanical Engineer interested in incredibly rewarding change? North Montco Technical Career Center is seeking a full-time Electro-Mechanical / Mechatronics / Robotics / Industrial Maintenance Teacher. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit: https://www.methacton.org/cms/lib/PA50000637/Centricity/Domain/4/JobPostingMechatronicsTeacher.pdf
Substitute teacher pay raise! Join our team!
Methacton School District & STS (The Sub Service) have partnered to provide a $150 per week PAY RAISE to substitute teachers who commit to five days a week!
Join a passionate team of educators and pursue a rewarding career path all while impacting the lives of children in an exemplary learning environment!
STS provides all necessary training and resources to support a successful partnership.
APPLY TODAY!: https://help.thesubservice.com/methacton-open-positions
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Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children?
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children? Methacton School District is looking for people with a bachelor’s degree to join our Guest Teacher program. To learn more, visit www.methacton.org/GuestTeacherProgram or call STS at (800) 357-SUBS.
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Arrowhead Elementary School
Email: aroberts@methacton.org
Website: https://www.methacton.org/Domain/375
Location: 232 Level Road, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: 6104895000 44200