MacArthur Elementary School

Dear Amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students and Families,

Your teachers and I are incredibly proud of the focus, effort, and determination our students have shown during the ILEARN State Assessment. They’ve taken this challenge seriously and worked so hard—we truly see and appreciate their commitment!

Next week will mark the final stretch of testing, with only a few possible make-up sessions remaining. As we finish strong, please continue to help your child get a good night’s sleep and start the day with a healthy breakfast. And most importantly, keep those kind, encouraging words coming—let them know how proud you are of their hard work and positive attitude.

We are so proud of every single one of them!

Have a great weekend,

Marian Buchko

May

5th: NWEA Testing Begins for Grades K-2

5th: 2nd Grade Folk Dance Program @ 6:00 pm

5th-9th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

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

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.

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.

Parents/Guardians,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌼

Did you know that 1 in 6 children in the U.S. ages 6–17 experience a mental health condition each year? As we focus on learning and growing together, May is a great time to check in on our children's emotional well-being. Talking openly about feelings, creating safe spaces for expression, and modeling healthy coping strategies can make a big difference.

👉 Let’s start the conversation! Take a moment this month to ask your child how they're feeling—and really listen. Small moments can have a big impact. For more tips and resources, visit https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/kids/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-their-mental-health/

Have a great weekend,

Miss Bellamy

It's not too late to place your spirit wear order! Click on the link below to stock up for spring!

⭐️📢 Do you want to be part of the best PTO around?! ⭐️

📢Well, WE NEED YOU - PTO Elections Are Coming Up!

Love school events like Trunk or Treat, Santa's Shop and Fun Fair? The PTO works very hard to make every event, fundraiser, and initiative a success. We are in need of many more helping hands to keep these traditions alive and thriving. PTO elections are coming up soon and we're looking for parents who want to make a difference.

Submit your name by April 30 to get involved! We'd love to have you on the team! Got questions? Contact us at macptoCP@gmail.com

Let's keep the fun going by creating the best possible experience for our kids!

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