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Arbor Academy Newsletter

November 2023

Arbor AcademyNewsletterNovember 2023

2023-2024 School Year

We are excited to announce some new additions at Arbor Academy this year.

School hours: 8:00-3:30

Breakfast 8:00-8:20

Instructional Time: 8:25-3:20

Lunch Block 12-1


Welcome to November! We have so many things to be grateful for here at Arbor Academy. Above all, we all have each other: wonderful students, teachers and staff, parents and community. There is great learning going on here at school due to everyone’s efforts! We could not be as successful as we are without the support of our families. It takes the caring hearts of all to help raise the next generation of students. Thank you to all the guardians of our students that came to conferences and found time to talk to our teachers about your student.

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Upcoming activites

November 11th- Veterans Day

November 18th- Battle creek Holiday Parade

November 21st- assembly

November 22-24th - no school

December 5th- Picture retake

Dec11th- Holiday Shop

Dec 15th- 1/2 Day of school

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Perfect Attendance

Here is the children that have earned perfect attendance for our first Quarter at Arbor Academy.

Skylar

Rylee

Adonis

Mercy

Giovanni

Reighlyn

Jaiden

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Aviator Girl Scouts

We will be holding Girl Scouts on Tuesday at 3:30 to 4:30 at Arbor Academy. If you are interested please feel free to reach out to Ms. Kim Hommerding (khommerding@arboracademy.org) for any questions. Each family will need an adult to attend till we have a troop parent for Arbor.
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Gratitude and Thanksgiving

We are excited to welcome Guy Louis to Arbor on November 21 to celebrate Gratitude and Thanksgiving themes that are part of our deeper American tradition. Native people worldwide share these themes, and as we explore authentic Native American songs and instruments we see our own roots are deeply imbedded in them. Modern songs, movements, hands-on for kids and a great addition to school holiday celebrations.


R- Importance of the Drum, Dancing, Song

R-Authentic Native-Made Instruments

R-Well-Researched, Presented with Respect

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Battle Creek Parade

November 18th at 5:30 Arbor will participate in the Christmas parade. We will be looking for families that would like to volunteer to represent Arbor and walk with us in the float. We will are looking for families that would like to help by holding the Arbor banner or handing out treats to the spectators. The parade kicks off at the corner of Washington Avenue and Champion Street at approximately 5:30 pm. If you are interested in helping out please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Prince at sprince@arboracademdy.org.

Behavior Code of Conduct

The Academy’s Code of Student Conduct is based on the premise that students require a positive, safe, learning environment that encourages learning without disruption. When a student chooses to disregard the rules of good conduct, they not only reduce their own opportunity to learn, but disrupt the learning process of others. The code of conduct includes the subcategories of social behavior and discipline, inappropriate conduct, after-school detention and unacceptable behavior/disciplinary action.


At the Academy students are expected to:

· be in attendance and punctual each school day

· be in uniform each school day

· demonstrate honesty, courtesy, kindness, and proper respect to all

· demonstrate respect for school property, as well as property of staff members, fellow students and school neighbors

· use language that is deemed acceptable at all times

· obey all classroom and school rules and regulations

· report interference with their ability to participate in and benefit from their educational opportunity


I'm pleased to announce that Kim Hommerding will be coming back this year to support Arbor as their Behavior Specialist.

2023-2024 Policies

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Arbor's Uniform Policy

I would like to review the uniform policy for Arbor Academy. We have to keep the building a little cooler over the next few weeks due to testing in the computer lab. Your child can wear a sweater but it has to follow the dress code (no hood, solid gray, navy, or white sweater). All students are to be dressed neatly according to the following guidelines:

  • Navy blue or khaki pants, skirts, or walking shorts (not sweatpants or blue jeans)
  • White or blue shirts with collars, bearing no insignias other than the Arbor Academy logo (no crew neck T-shirts)
  • Any visible undershirts must also be white (no navy polos or navy dresses)
  • Navy white or gray sweaters (no sweatshirts)
  • Navy, gray or white socks or tights (solid color only)
  • No open-toed shoes, crocs, heels or shoes with wheels.


*Parents will be contacted to correct the situation if a student is in violation of the dress code.

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Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

We would appreciate it if students did not arrive at school in the morning until 8:00 am. We have supervision available at that time. Students are not to be dropped off at the center island between schools. There is absolutely no parking in the fire lane even if it’s only for a brief period. Parents may park in the parking lot or available spaces in the middle island and walk their child to class. For parents dropping off at the K-3 building, please remember to turn left before the CDC drive, and then exit or proceed to the 3-6 building. Small children are present under the CDC canopy quite frequently, and drive thru traffic for school drop off is prohibited. A reminder to parents to please not leave your car unattended in the circle drive between 8:00 – 8:30 am and between 3:00 – 3:35 pm. This allows us to provide a free flow of traffic and to safely unload/load the students into your car. Please stay in your vehicle until your child is brought to you. Also please hang the new car tags from your mirror to help teachers know who you are each day.
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Early Dismissal

Students who need to leave early will need to provide the office the date, time and reason for early dismissal as well as the name and number of the person picking up to contact if necessary. Also we will need to know by 3:00 if you are picking up your child early. After 3:20 we will ask you to stay in the car line and wait for your students if arrangements were not made earlier in the day. When picking up your student we ask that you stay in the office for the safety of your child and other students.


Please understand students are expected to remain in school the full instructional day (8:20-3:30 pm). We understand appointments come up and students may need to leave early. Our goal is to ensure our students are given all opportunities to learn and maximize instruction with minimal classroom interruptions.

School Communication

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Phone

Office Administration Nancy Kok and Jason Kok can be reached everyday from 7:30-4 to answer any questions. They can be reached at 269-963-5851

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Facebook

Find us on facebook for principal newsletters, updates, and information.

http://www.facebook.com/arboracademybattlecreek

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Remind

Receive quick updates through text messages.

Text @arboraca to the number 81010


You will receive a welcome text from Remind.

If have trouble with 81010, you can try texting @arboraca to (269) 924-0364.