General Count DeMonet in Penny Wars
Coming soon to Arno…
***Spring Break April 1-5 No School
April 8
School Resumes
Choir Concert APAC 6:30
April 9
Spring Aide Lunch Meeting Bennie 9:00
April 10
PBIS meeting 7:45
Fire Drill
April 11
Staff Meeting 7:50
Penny War Movie 1:45
PTA Meeting 6:30
April 12
Daddy Daughter Dance
April 15
Ad Council 9:00
ICC 4:00
April 16
SIP all day meeting
Bid Pool 4:00
April 17
SIP meeting 7:45 all staff are invited
PBIS district meeting 1:00
April 18
Energy Safe Kids 4th grade
DIP Meeting
April 19
Good Friday- No School
ARNO VISION
ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER
AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS
THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Please review the following dates for the Bidpool/Transfer process:
Transfer Sheets – Due April 9
Bid Pool April 16 4:00 LGI
New Second AED Coming
In the coming months, Arno will be receiving a second AED from a Foundation that I applied to one year ago. The plans are to place it down by the 4th grade doors, reducing response time for that side of the building and the playground
Thank you so much for your generous donations to Rock Your Socks Day at Allen Park Schools! This celebration of World Down Syndrome Day has been so much fun! The students loved showing off their socks. It was so amazing to see the community come together to support and celebrate all “EXTRA” special kids. The district’s Cognitively Impaired programs greatly appreciate your support more than words could ever convey.
Arno…Next Gen
M-STEP TRAINING
MSTEP Resource Page: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-22709_70117—,00.html
NEW:
Test Directions 3rd Grade:
Test Directions 4th Grade:
Test Directions 5th Grade:
MOBILE DENTIST IS COMING TO ARNO ON APRIL 25TH (SEE LINKS BELOW)
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From the PTA
Help Wanted!! The PTA is in need of some help for the Daddy/Daughter dance (Friday April 12th)! This would be a great opportunity for moms of boys! You can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA4AA2AA4FE3-volunteers1
Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday April 11th at 630pm. Lots of updates and changes to be discussed! Have a happy and safe Spring Break!
5th Grade Camp Rocks!!
Limited Schools of Choice Program for 2019-20
The Allen Park Public School District has established a successful Schools of Choice Program for the past several years and the Board of Education has approved continuation of the program for the 2019-20 school year for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. (Requests for specific elementary schools cannot be guaranteed)
Applications will be available beginning Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Riley Education Center, 9601 Vine or at www.allenparkschools.com Completed applications will be accepted beginning Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 26, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. weekdays in the Pupil Accounting Office at the Riley Education Center. Completed applications may also be emailed to schoolofchoice@appublicschools.com by Friday, April 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Absolutely no late applications can be accepted.
A random draw selection will be held on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Riley Education Center. The draw will determine numerical selection for acceptance of candidates.
We ask that you help us by sharing this information with friends and/or family members who may be interested in having their children become a part of the Allen Park Public Schools Family.
For more information about the Schools of Choice Program, please see the attached FAQ’s, visit our website at www.allenparkschools.com or call (313) 827-2105.
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Kindergarten Registration 2019
Preschool Information
March Reads On…
Dr. John Tafelski reads to Arno students
Chief Edward Cann reads to our Cougars
Tania Jett has our Cougars
Penny Wars
Congratulations to Mrs. Cervantes and Ms. Stanley’s class for winning the Penny Wars. In addition to first place, each year an additional winning spot is chosen- this year, 4th place were also the winners! Each class will enjoy a snack and a movie with Mr. Zielinski. We raised $2814.98 which goes towards next year’s March is Reading Month activities.
Why Schools Should Be Organized To Prioritize Relationships
Over many years researchers in the learning sciences, psychology, anthropology and neuroscience have learned a lot about how humans learn. One of the key properties is malleability. The brain changes in response to relationships and experiences, continuing to develop through young adulthood. And while the children in any class will develop differently based on their experiences, the brain will grow and change with the right inputs.
“What’s most interesting is a child can become a productive and engaged learner from any starting point, as long as we intentionally build those skills,” said Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor of Turnaround for Children, in an Edutopia video on bring learning sciences into the classroom.
Strong relationships can prime a person to learn. And for those who have adverse childhood experiences, strong relationships can mitigate the negative effects of trauma. Schools organized with relationships as a priority can benefit children in many ways. In this Edutopia video, teachers share how they make time and mental space to connect with students.
“I prioritize relationship building, because getting to know them is the best part of the job,” said English language arts teacher Catherine Paul.
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But it isn’t always easy to show up in the vulnerable, open ways that lead to authentic connections with kids.
“It starts from so much honesty and transparency with kids. It’s really easy to strive to be this like idealized, always ready to go, elementary school teacher. And that’s not real, and that’s not human,” said teacher Lindsey Minder. “My students connect most with me when they see that I also struggle, and I also have challenges. It takes a lot of vulnerability on my part.”
One easy way to start the day with connection is to greet students at the door.
“During that time I’m just trying to connect with them, help them with their transition from home to school, and just kinda take a pulse check on where they are,” said Falon Turner, a kindergarten teacher at Van Ness Elementary School.
It’s an intentional way to look each child in the eyes every morning and let them know that who they are, how they feel and what they bring to the classroom matters.
Tech Time
Lessons About the Making of Maple Syrup
Today is Maple Syrup Sunday here in Maine. This is always a welcome sign of spring.
The method of collecting sap from maple trees has changed a bit over the years, but the concept of boiling sap to make syrup remains unchanged. In the following videos you’ll see the traditional collection method and the modern collection method.
My friend Gardner Waldeier AKA Bus Huxley on YouTube collects maple sap to make maple syrup. He does it the old fashioned way and he made a video about the process. Gardner’s video shows viewers how he collects maple sap and turns it into maple syrup. In the video explains why maple sap is collected at this time of year, how much sap he’ll collect from a large tree, and just how much sap it takes to make a gallon of maple syrup. You also get a nice tour of Gardner’s woodlot and plenty of images of his helpful dog.
Maple Syrup the Modern Way is a three minute video about the process commercial producers use to make syrup.
Make Trading Cards for Historical and Fictional Characters
Read Write Think Trading Cards is a free tool that students can use to create trading cards about people, places, and events both real and fictional. You can use it in your web browser, as an Android app, or as an iOS app. In this video I demonstrate how to use Read Write Think Trading Cards in your web browser.
Applications for Education
Some of the ways that the Read Write Think Trading Card app could be used by students is to create a set of trading cards about characters in a novel, to create a set of cards about people of historical significance, or to create cards about places that they’re studying in their geography lessons.
