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Arrowhead News
December 21, 2023
Enjoy the upcoming holidays with your families and friends!
School will resume on Wednesday January 3, 2024!
We are excited for the upcoming holiday break!
Honor and nominate an Arrowhead Teacher!
Dear Arrowhead Families,
Citadel Credit Union is honoring teachers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is one of the areas longest standing initiatives.
If you know a teacher who truly cares about their students and puts in the extra effort to enhance their educational experience, please submit a nomination. Prizes will total $60,000 for the best teachers in the region along with a glass heart award for each winner.
To learn more go here
What’s Brewing: Coffee and Conversations with Dr. Zerbe
Connect with Superintendent Dr. David Zerbe over a cup of coffee and light refreshments. Learn about exciting Methacton School District initiatives and school happenings through these informative sessions.
January 10, 2024
8am to 9am
Meadowood Senior Living Retirement Community
(Meadowood Residents Only)
February 9, 2024
9am to 10am
So Much to Give Inclusive Café
3401 W. Skippack Pike, Cedars, PA
(Open to the Public)
March 6, 2024
9am to 10am
Shannondell at Valley Forge Retirement Community
(Shannondell Residents Only)
April 9, 2024
10am to 11am
Lower Providence Community Library
50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA
(Open to the Public)
Methacton Education Foundation Dodgeball Tournament
Dodgeball registration OPENS JANUARY 2nd for student teams and FEBRUARY 3rd for adult teams!
Teams include 6-10 players and can be co-ed (similar ages/grades are required for student teams/divisions). Teams are reserved on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes when all team slots are filled or by February 26th.
Go to the Methacton Education Foundation website for more information: www.methactonfoundation.org
Special Area 5 Day Rotation Cycle
Kindergarten: Mrs. Dougherty's class loves kid writing!
Grade 1: Mrs. Clark's class writing past tense verbs.
Grade 2: Mrs. Caliri's class completing a shared reading selection.
Grade 3: Mrs. Brown's class in a small reading group for theme and similes
Grade 4: Mrs. Johnson's class learning about personification!
Library: Mrs. Montare's class enjoying a good book and reading together!
Breakfast and Lunch Pricing for 2023-2024 School Year
Elementary
Complete Lunch Meal is $2.85
· A complete meal consists of an entrée, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit or 4oz juice, and milk.
· You can find the monthly breakfast and lunch menus HERE.
· You can find the free/reduced meal application HERE.
· Please visit HERE to learn how to manage your child’s cafeteria account and add money to the account.
See pricing graphic below:
Lower Providence Police and Methacton
Important Food Service Information
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to let Parents and Guardians know there are a couple of ways to add funds to your student’s lunch account.
Option 1: Add funds to the account online at www.myschoolaccount.com. This can be via online check or now you can use a credit/debit card. There is a fee is charged by the vendor to use this option, which varies by payment method.
Option 2: Mail a check or money order made out to Methacton School District to the following address:
Food Services at Methacton School District
4001-A Eagleville Road
Eagleville, PA 19403
Option 3: Pay by cash or check directly to a cafeteria staff member, asking that the funds be added to the account. Please send cash or check in an envelope labeled with the student’s first and last name.
Click on the link below to OPT IN for more information
Mr. Tollen with his son Logan!
Mr. Maniscalco with his daughter Bella!
Watch Dogs Information ***Clearances Required***
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, required clearances are required to volunteer as a Watch Dog. Please refer to the following link with district information relative to volunteering and clearance requirements.
If you are interested in serving as a Watch Dog Dad please email ihoff85@outlook.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 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, @ Kcohen@methacton.org as she will serve as our Watch Dog Coordinator.
Are you interested in working for the Methacton School District?
Arrowhead Home and School Information
HOME AND SCHOOL CALENDAR
Discover the Arrowhead Home and School 2023-2024 Calendar on the Arrowhead Home and School Website, where all your essential information is conveniently consolidated in one place.
Home and 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.
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
Exciting News from Arrowhead Spirit Wear...
Exciting news from Arrowhead Spirit Wear! We are bring back another great way to show off your Arrowhead pride! Arrowhead Elementary car magnets are back and now available for purchase. They are $5 each. Look out for them at our next event where spirit wear is sold or feel free to reach out to Mary Beth Verano at mbpollino@gmail.com to purchase one anytime.
And as always, you can browse our spirit wear anytime at the following link:
Hello Arrowhead Families!
The holidays are quickly approaching and what makes a great present? Arrowhead Spirit Wear of course! Please see the link below to visit our Spirit Wear page and pick out some wonderful gifts for the entire family.
Also, to all of our wonderful WatchDOG Dads, please check out our new t-shirts now available at the site. We do have a limited inventory of youth sized tie-dye t-shirts and adult sized t-shirts (grey, white, black, or red & blue tie-dye) already in stock. To check if we have your size/style available and purchase directly; or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out anytime at mbpollino@gmail.com.
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
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
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.
Student Attendance Information
MSD Backpack Program
The Methacton Backpack Program provides students in need with supplemental food items.
Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program. Complete the following form to register your child(ren) for the 2023-2024 school year.
This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change. If you have any questions or issues registering your family, please contact Dr. Dani Fowlston at dfowlston@methacton.org. Backpack Program distributions for families are done on a monthly basis.
If you would like to donate food items to the Backpack Program (see list of needed items below), please email Ms. Liz Drummond or Ms. Gabby Winters at methactonbackpack@gmail.com to arrange for donation pick-up or drop-off.
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
- Collection Bins
- Donations can be dropped off at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance outside.
- Amazon
- You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery". Our address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403- Financial Donation
- Provide a one-time donation or recurring donation to the Backpack Program. Click here to be directed to the RevTrak web payments system.
- Provide a one-time donation or recurring donation to the Backpack Program. Click here to be directed to the RevTrak web payments system.
- Volunteer
- Volunteers can help sort donated items and pack bags for distribution. Visit the district's volunteer page to learn how to become a volunteer.
- Collection Bins
Food Items Needed
Individual Serving 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 More 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
*items in greatest need
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:
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
Click on the button links below for more information about each category:
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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Happy Holidays From the Arrowhead Staff!
Arrowhead Elementary School
Email: aroberts@methacton.org
Website: https://www.methacton.org/Domain/375
Location: 232 Level Road, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: 6104895000 44200