Coming soon at Arno…
Nov. 28
PTA Fall book Fair
PTA Reflections Celebration 6:30
Nov. 29
Principal’s meeting 9:00
Nov. 30
Sbonek IEP
P/T Conferences 5:00-7:30
December 1
Half-Day dismissal 11:40
P/T conferences 12:45-3:30/5:00-7:30
Dec. 2
No events
Good luck on all of your conferences this week!
Please let me know if I can be of assistance
Christmas Story Time
I would like to once again come around to all of your rooms to give you a holiday 30 minute break, and read Christmas stories to your kids. Please stop by or send me an email when you would like me to come in.
Arno Christmas Lunch
It’s that jolly time of year again for the Arno Ball Room to shine for our staff Christmas lunch. Our lunch is scheduled for Dec. 15 starting at 11:00 (you will have an hour lunch) 5th grade, you start around 10 minutes later. I will get out the revised lunch schedule, I know it cuts into some preps- please let me know if I can help. It will be an international christmas smorgasbord with swedish meatballs, stuffed cabbage, Hawaiian chicken, and Stella’s own Spanikopita (yes there will be baklava too), salad, and rolls. Please let us know if you cannot make it.
Founders Day
Founders Day is quickly arriving! It is a celebration of all the amazing things going on within our school district. Do you know of an outstanding program, volunteer or staff member? If so we need you to nominate one! You can access applications by using this link or picking up a paper copy in the magazine rack across from the Arno main office.
All nomination forms must be submitted by Tuesday, November 29th
You cab submit your nomination by emailing us at
arnopta@gmail.com or by turning it into the main office in a sealed envelope marked “Founders Day PTA.”
All nominations will be placed on a ballot and voted on by members present at the December 8th PTA meeting. The name of the person who has submitted the nomination will be kept confidential. However the written description on why the person or program is deserving will be read out loud. We encourage you to submit nominations so that we can reward some of our amazing program lead volunteers!
The person or event that secures the most votes per category will be notified and honored at the Allen Park PTSA Council Founders Celebration! It will be at The Red Fawn on Monday, February 20, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Dinner tickets will be available in the office for purchase and all are invited to attend a wonderful adult evening and celebrate the great things happening at Arno!
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ART OF GIVING PROJECT
Art Drop Boxes will be available in our office for collection of this project:
The ART OF GIVING is a project that is very near and dear to my heart, just as ART is at the HEART of Blake. Although this project is very personal, with all of us working together, it has the potential to impact and uplift so many others. I began the Art of Giving when my boys were small. The Bowman boys, like many chronically ill children, spent countless hours in the hospital. They tire of the many, often painful, procedures; however, these procedures are their means of survival. Art therapy is a very vital part of these children’s care. It creates a positive direction, allows them to express their emotions about their health, and is a different approach to cope through ART. I have had the rare opportunity to see first hand how amazing art therapy is for these children; please consider joining us during our Art of Giving event, the reward is priceless. ~ Kim Bowman
