MacArthur Messenger

MacArthur Families,

This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others. Responsibility is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

As we know we are a village and we want to make sure we are providing home and school connections. Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Responsibility.

Here are 3 “Purposeful Pursuits” for you to complete together.

Pursuit 1:

As a family, think of ways in which you might make someone’s life a little easier by

helping a neighbor or family friend with 1 of their Responsibilities. Could you bring the

garbage to the chute or out to the curb? Could you carry things in from the grocery store? Could you invite someone over for a meal or a show?

Pursuit 2:

Review Responsibility as a family! Responsibility is taking action and understanding how our choices affect others. Choose 1 household chore (or more!) that requires multiple steps. Then have each member of the family select 1 step to complete to help get the job done! Maybe it is washing the dishes, doing laundry, cleaning the living room, or unloading the groceries - whatever it is, see who can be the quickest or most effective at their task!

Sincerely,

Mr. Gonzalez

Wednesday 10/5: Spirit Wear Day! (see above)

Friday 10/7: Picture Re-Take Day (10:45am-1:45pm)

Friday 10/7: PTA Fall Festival (6pm-8pm)

Tuesday 10/11: Destination Imagination Team Formation (4-5:45pm)

Thursday 10/13: PTA Meeting, 7pm

Friday 10/14: Non Attendance Day

Wednesday 10/26: Conferences in the Evening

Thursday 10/27: Non Attendance Day (Conferences)

Friday 10/28: Non Attendance Day

Friday 11/4: End of First Quarter

2022-23 School Year District Calendar

Registration Fees

If you have not paid registration fees for the 22-23 school year, you will see this by clicking "Fee Management" on the left hand side of your Skyward Family Access window. You can pay this online, or we accept cash or check in the MAC front office.

Drop off/Pick Up:

Please see the below button "Vehicle Line for Arrival and Dismissal" that was sent out via Skyward for any guardians that are dropping off or picking up scholars at the start or end of our school days.

Bus Alerts

As a reminder, a notification will only be sent out for late buses if a bus departs MacArthur after 4:20PM. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding!

Eagle Notes!

Whenever there is a planned change to your student's day (absences, leaving early, different dismissal plans, arriving late, etc.), please send an Eagle Note to school with your child. Your child's teacher will first see the note, and then the note is sent to the office. This process allows us all to be on the same page to ensure the safety of our students.

• If you have an unplanned absence (you did not know of it until the day-of), please call the office before 8am.
• If you have an unplanned change to dismissal, please notify your student's homeroom teacher directly AND call the office. This is especially important if you are communicating the change during the school day as teachers are often unable to check their email while students are in session.
• If you need to pick up your student early, please try to let us know before noon so teachers are able to get your student organized before they need to leave.
• You can reach us at 262-253-3468.

If you are in need of more Eagle Notes, alert your child's teacher.

We have such a wonderful book selection here in the library for your children! In the beginning of the year, I talk with all my classes regarding book care so our books stay in good condition for all to enjoy. With cooler and rainy days ahead of us, our books may need some special care when returning to the library. Maybe a plastic bag or a Ziploc bag can be used to place the books in so they stay dry from wet clothes and water bottles. I enjoy working with your child during their time here in the library.

Thank you for your help,

Mrs. Dunn

Library Assistant

• Please CLICK HERE (or the button below) for all of the information you will need if your child is getting their picture taken for the first time or getting a retake on October 7th.
• If your student did not have their picture taken at our MacArthur Open House, please be prepared to have them photographed on retake day. Whether you want to order a picture packet or not, every child needs to be photographed for our yearbook.
• If you would like a retake of your student’s original portrait, please return the original package/proof form in its entirety to the photographer. A replacement package will be printed and delivered to the school with your student’s new image.
• Approximately 3 weeks after the retake portrait is taken, your student will bring home a proof form with their own secure web password. Online orders will be mailed directly to your home and will include a shipping charge between $5.50 and $5.80. This password may be used to order photo's anytime for the rest of the school year.

Please see the Music Newsletter for the latest from our wonderful music teacher, Mr. Polzar.

Our MacArthur Destination Imagination team formation event is coming up!

On Tuesday, October 11th, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be invited to attend our after school event to form teams.

Please be on the lookout for the 22-23 Tryout Form and Challenge Previews coming to you via Skyward next week!

We have some more new staff members at MacArthur that we'd like you to meet!

I'm Beth Filter, Math Interventionist. As I begin my 20th year teaching, I'm excited to be at MacArthur this year. I have taught K3, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades over the years. I have a love of numbers and math, so being able to help teach and guide students in the area of math is the perfect role for me at MAC. I have a degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Post-baccalaureate certification and Masters in Education (emphasis in Math) from Cardinal Stritch University. My husband and I have 4 kids, who keep us busy. When our youngest turns 12 next month, we will have kids who are 12, 13,14, and 15 in our house! We cannot wait for the oldest to turn 16 in December to help us with all the driving to hockey, softball, football, baseball and golf practices. We are happy to be a part of the Germantown School District with two kids at Kennedy and two at the High School.

Hello Mac Families! I am Amanda Fleury! As a fellow MacArthur parent (for the last 8 years) I am very excited to now be joining the wonderful staff at Mac working as an instructional aide/reading aide! My mornings will consist of helping in 4K and then floating around to all grade levels providing support as needed! My family consists of myself, my husband Tim and our 5 boys! I have a 1st grader here at Mac, a 7th grader at KMS and 3 older stepsons ages 18 (senior in High School), 19 (just left for the Army and is in training to become a Paratrooper), 22 (in college!) and our kitty Aspen! The boys keep us very busy! My family loves to go camping any chance we can and spending our time outside exploring! I enjoy watching my boys play baseball, going to concerts, crafting, all things Fall/Halloween & planning/throwing parties for all occasions! I am looking forward to a wonderful year at MacArthur with your children!

Greetings MacArthur! I am excited to join the larger MacArthur Family as a fourth grade teacher this year after teaching the last fifteen years across town in fourth and fifth grade at Amy Belle Elementary. When I am not at school, I love spending time with my beautiful wife, Tarah, and two girls, Evie and Emery. If we are not at the lake, I can be found coaching soccer, teaching our youth at River Glen Christian Church, or recording for our weekly international podcast on a card game called KeyForge.

Next Friday, October 7th is our 2nd Annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event. This event is free to all MacArthur families and will include:

• Inflatables
• Trunk-or-Treating
  • Sign up to reserve your parking space and decorate your car!
• Chili cook-off
  • Enter and put your family or favorite recipe to the test of our local celebrity judges. Prizes given to the top vote winner. Local celebrity judges include:
    • Fox 6 morning team member - Brhett Vickery
    • Germantown School Board Members
    • MacArthur Principal - Tony Gonzalez
• Games for the Family
• Treat & Food Trucks
• Local Vendors

The Trunk-or-Treat and the Chili Cook-Off are now half full. Come reserve your chance to prove your chili is the best and/or decorate your car and hand out some candy to the kids!!

We love putting these events on to help build our MacArthur school community. Please know that we cannot run them without volunteers though. Volunteers are needed for everything from set-up to tear down, running the games to handing out candy. We would ask that you consider donating even an hour of your time to help make this event a success and one that can be enjoyed by all of our MacArthur families. We really need volunteers to help run the games. If you or a family member (especially any of those teenagers hanging around) are available to help out, please use this link to view and sign up for an available spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAAA82CA6FF2-2022

Finally, the next PTA Meeting will be Thursday, October 13th. We will be discussing items we would like to fund for the school this year so be sure to attend in person in the library at 7PM or attend online by using this link.

Thank you!

MacArthur PTA Board ptamacarthur@gmail.com

President- Rob Sanchez, robkiana@gmail.com

Vice President-Nicole Christensen, nicoleriege@gmail.com

Secretary-Caryn Pawlak, caryn76@gmail.com

Treasurer-Alexis Melby, leximelby0110@gmail.com

A new Facebook page is in the works! Stay tuned for our new Facebook name and more information on how to stay connected via social media.

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We will continue to send emails over Skyward when necessary.

Website: gsdwi.org/o/macarthur
Location: W154N11492 Fond Du Lac Ave, Germantown, WI, USA
Phone: 262-253-3468