Good afternoon Arrowwood Families,

Over the next couple of weeks, we will have lots of events coming up. Please be sure to stay tuned to our calendar and social media for reminders and more information. Homecoming Week is the week of September 23rd. We will have spirit days and be walking in the parade. We invite all of our students to walk with us and our float but ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT to walk.

Please also consider supporting our PTO with the fall fundraiser. Packets should be coming home with students today and paper orders will need to be returned by October 4th to school. Through this fundraising the PTO has been able to add additional technology, playground additions, Hartley scholarships, and more for the Eagles. If you have any questions about the fundraiser, please contact the Arrowwood PTO at arrowwoodPTO@stcs.org.

Have a great weekend, Eagles!

• September 23rd to 27th Homecoming Week
  
• September 23rd Picture Day
• September 25th Student Council
• September 26th Muylle to Bay City State Park
• September 27th Popcorn Friday
• September 27th PRIDE Assembly
• September 27th Homecoming Parade
• October 2nd School Count Day
• October 2nd and 3rd Third Grade Castle Museum presentations
• October 3rd Arrowwood Night at Saginaw Art Museum
• October 7th No School for Students
• October 8th Bravo with the Band - Third Grade
• October 9th and 10th Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 8th Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Rosebush, Mize, Frost, Tweddle
• October 11th Popcorn Friday
• October 14th PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM
• October 16th Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Rosebush, Mize, Frost, Tweddle
• October 23rd Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Rosebush, Mize, Frost, Tweddle
• October 24th Picture Retakes
• October 24th CBI Field Trip to Leaman's Applebarn
• October 25th Popcorn Friday
• October 30th Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Rosebush, Mize, Frost, Tweddle

Arrowwood Elementary is currently seeking 1 individual to work as a lunch aid with the Eagles. Candidates must love kids, enjoying playing sports, and helping students with lunch. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Ms. D'Haene

Arrowwood Elementary 2024-2025 will be participating in a program called Battle of the Books!

America’s Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students. The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers.

How does a student participate?

Students participate by reading from the book list provided for that year’s Battle of the Books. Students may count books they have read before. Once we choose groups/teams, a book list will be provided to students.

They must read the book or have the book read aloud to them. They should keep a summary so they can review before their school battle. I recommend a notebook they can keep by their bed, so when they are finished reading their book, they can write a brief summary and any important details they want to remember! The books may be checked out at Arrowwood’s Library or any Local public library.

What is the “Battle?”

A typical “Battle” is a tournament, like a college bowl, in which student’s teams earn points by answering questions about the books on the book list. Students will be placed into teams so they can coordinate and discuss their books throughout the year. They will play several rounds during the school day, each against a different team. At the end of the day, the last two teams with the most points are invited to a “Grand Battle” with the other teams as their audience. After the winner of the “Grand Battle” is crowned, they will go on to compete against Weiss via Google Meet. Third, Fourth and Fifth graders will be reading from a 12-book list.

If you would like for your child to participate, please fill out the permission slip and return to their teacher no later than September 30th. Mrs. Watson in the library can identify and coordinate teams! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Watson at clwatson@stcs.org or (989)797-1835 ext. 2301.

Be sure to enter code EVTGZDXXV to access ordering for Arrowwood Elementary at mylifetouch.com.

Thank you for your help and support in the parking lot to ensure a safe arrival and dismissal for our students.

• For student's safety, do not release students from vehicles until a staff member is stationed at the crosswalk at 7:25 AM. Students are unsupervised until this time.
• Vehicles using the parking lot should park in a designated parking space and escort their student to the crosswalk. This area is not a second drive through drop off lane and we almost had a student injured by a car because it's such a busy place in the morning.
• Please note that you can pull all the way up along the sidewalk and students can be released anywhere on the sidewalk.
• As one of our families shared previously, have your student in "paratrooper mode" so that they are ready to quickly hop out of the car to prepare for learning and keep the lining moving efficiently for all of our families. The drop off line moves quick when everyone is ready.

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All meetings will be held at 5:30 PM in the Arrowwood Commons Area through the main entrance. We hope you can join us!

Arrowwood Elementary School fundraiser starts today, and we need your help. With your help, we will be raising $8,000.00 for field trips, special events, technology updates, and more. We are asking every student to REGISTER and SHARE with 5 or more supporters to reach our group goal! We are counting on these funds for the benefit of every child. This funding does not come from other sources so your participation, at any level, is critical. Thank you for your support!

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Register TODAY at https://www.shopfund.com/
2. Share custom student support links with family & friends through the online tools.

3. Student Goal: 5 Online Supporters.

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REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you tickets for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes.