The Stratton Scoop

Updates from Principal Kelly, November 7th

Nov 11 - No School (Veterans Day)

Nov 13 - Rainbow Reading (5pm). See flyer below.
Nov 15 - Picture Retake Day
Nov 18 - November PTO Meeting (7pm)
Nov 18-22 - Stratton Book Fair

Nov 19 - PRIDE Meeting Grades K-2 (8:45am)

Nov 21 - PRIDE Meeting Grades 3-5 (8:20am)

Nov 22 - Movie Night
Nov 27 - Early Release (11:30am)
Nov 28-29 - No School (Thanksgiving)

Parents and Caregivers, we need your expertise!

Attention all parents and caregivers! Are you an expert on a topic that we are teaching our students? If so, please help our students connect what they learn in the classroom with the real world by sharing your knowledge! Indicate your interest by filling out this form.

Stratton Website

The Stratton website is a great resource for families. There is staff contact information, upcoming events and here's a link to our important FAQ:

https://stratton.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2877896&type=d&pREC_ID=2403784

The holiday season can be a challenging time for people experiencing hunger. Help to make this season amazing for Arlington families by sending in baking supplies between November 12 and December 13! All donations will be given to Arlington EATS, a local nonprofit connecting Arlington residents to the food they need.

If you are able, please consider sending your child to school with one of these items to be donated:

Baking supplies

Brown sugar

Baking soda

Baking powder

Sugar

Chocolate chips

Cornmeal

Yeast

Cocoa Powder

Kids hygiene supplies

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Canned soup

Coffee

Tea

Hot cocoa

Larger-sized diapers (sized 4-6)

Additional resources:

Donate money to Arlington EATS Here: https://www.arlingtoneats.org/help/donate-money/

Find Arlington EATS on Facebook @ArlingtonEATS

Looking for food? Visit: https://www.arlingtoneats.org/get-food/

Contact Elena Wisniewski at ewisniewski2025@spyponders.com with questions!

The Stratton Annual Drive Funds Enrichment for Our Children

The Stratton PTO Annual Drive is underway! As one of a few flagship fundraisers throughout the year, the annual drive is vital to financially supporting our students and fulfilling the mission of our PTO. Your donation will go towards: Enrichment, Staff and Classroom Support, and Community Building. The goal of this year’s Annual Drive is to raise $20,000. So far, our Stratton families have generously donated $8,050.

Parenting Solution Library

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is continuing to sponsor a free Parenting Solutions Library. MPY is offering this valuable resource in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit organization located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Through this partnership, MPY is providing proven resources to help students’ families thrive. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The Parenting Solutions Library is easily accessed using the link on MPY’s home page. No log in or passcode is needed.

Here is a handout.

APS Family Support Request Form

If your family is in need of support, please complete the APS Family Support Request Form. Once you complete this form we will share your responses with the family engagement department and/or school social workers or counselors to support your family.

Arlington Community Resources

Arlington Community Resources is a list of organizations available in the community to support your family.