TERRAPIN TIMES

ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JUNE 2018

Dear Parents & Guardians

Thank you for your dedication, commitment, patience, and flexibility this school year with our transition to a temporary home. If you have driven by the property recently, you can see the contractors are

making good progress on our new building. One year down and one year to go!

The Yearbook Committee captured wonderful moments of our school this year. Thank you for their hard work and dedication. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school. We are sad to see

our fifth graders leave but wish them the best in their new school adventures.

Report cards will be mailed home June 25th. Students will be notified of their homeroom teacher for next school year on the report card. If your family is not returning to Arnold (besides 5th graders), please let the main office know. Families are also encouraged to register incoming Kindergarten stu-

dents, as soon as possible, to help with staffing for next year.

Our summer office hours will be:

June 18-August 16 Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-3:00PM

August 17-August 31 Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30PM

Summer is a very special time for children and is the source of many happy memories. I hope that you

and your children enjoy many opportunities to have fun as a family in the weeks ahead.

May your summer days be long and relaxing!

See you in August,

Shauna Kauffman

Principal

BAE: “Believe, Achieve, Excel!”

PRINCIPAL’S LETTER

National Blue Ribbon School

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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COUNCIL END OF

YEAR PARTY

11:30 a.m.

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GRANDFRIENDS

EVENT 5:30-7:00

SRMS CAFETERIA

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10 11 2ND GRADE

PARTY 11:30 a.m.

3RD GRADE

PARTY

1:00 p.m.

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KINDERGARTEN

PARTY 1:30 p.m.

4TH GRADE

PARTY 1:30 p.m.

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1ST GRADE

PARTY

12:30 p.m.

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5TH GRADE

PROMOTION 3PM

SRMS GYM

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LAST DAY FOR

STUDENTS

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LAST DAY FOR

TEACHERS

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24 25 26 SCHOOLS/

OFFICES CLOSED

FOR PRIMARY

ELECTIONS

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June 2018 Named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. Also from

the Latin word juvenis, “young people.”

2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL

April 23, 2018 Dear Parents, Over the summer many families move to new homes outside of the Arnold attendance area. When a child transfers to another school, there are certain documents that need to be completed and given to the family to take to the new school when they register. If you will be moving out of the Arnold attendance area over the summer, please complete the form below and return it to the school by Friday, June 1, 2018. With this information, school personnel will be able to accurately complete the necessary transfer forms, which will be given to your child on the last day of school. These transfer forms must be taken to the new school at the time of registration. Sincerely, Shauna Kauffman Principal Child’s Name: ___________________________ Teacher: _____________________________ Child’s Date of Birth: ______________________ Current Grade: ________________________ Child will be: (Please check the appropriate box) ____ attending another public school in Anne Arundel County ____ attending another public school in Maryland, outside of A.A. Co. ____ attending a public school in another state ____attending a private school ____other (please explain): _________________________________________________________ Name of school your child will be attending: ____________________________________________ Name of County or State you will be moving to: __________________________________________ _______________________________ Home Phone: ___________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

All instrumental registration forms are due by June 5th.

Thanks

Dr. Dana Marie Semos

String Education

Arnold Elementary School

Belvedere Elementary School

Jones Elementary School

AACPS MUSIC PROGRAM VISION:

"Cultivating Lifelong Learners, Creators, and Consumers of Music"

BAND and STRINGS RECRUITMENT

ATTENTION Second, Third and Fourth grade Parents and Students!

Due to the 2018-2019 school year starting after

Labor Day, we will be doing our annual recruiting for the instrumental program

this May/June.

Second, third, and fourth graders will receive a recruitment letter/enrollment form the week of May 14th. There are extra forms in the hallway

and in the office.

The deadline to enroll early is Thursday, June 7, 2018. It is best if students can enroll by June.

However, students can sign up the first week of school in September and still be able

to participate in the instrumental programs. Lessons will begin mid-September in the fall.

Arnold Elementary School

Instrumental Music Program Dear Parents,

Due to the school year starting after Labor Day next year, we are recruiting for the

instrumental program in May. Your child attended a demonstration and explanation about the

band and string instruction offered at Arnold Elementary. We hope your child chooses to be part

of this exciting learning experience. Current brain development and educational research has

repeatedly shown positive academic skills improvement from studying musical instruments.

Please consider your child’s request to participate in the band or strings program.

The following instrumental lessons are offered during school hours at no additional cost to the

parents: Third Grade: Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass

Fourth and Fifth Grades: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone,

Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Tuba, and Snare Drum/Bells. Percussion students need to

rent a Percussion Learning Kit (PLK). This kit contains both bells and a snare drum.

Students must provide their own instrument. However, a few school-owned instruments,

in particular large instruments (Tuba, Baritone Horn, Trombone, Cello, Bass, etc.) may be

borrowed. These are available on a first come, first served basis. Please let us know if finances

prevent you from securing an instrument. Parents must contact the teacher if this is the

situation. String instruments are made in many sizes and students need to be “sized” for the

correct instrument. There are many good music stores in the area that provide sizing and rentals.

The attached sheet lists their addresses and phone numbers. Please be cautious of Internet

purchases, “no-name” instruments, or purchases not made at music stores. DO NOT buy a

colored instrument! These instruments can be poorly set-up and difficult to play, which causes

much frustration for a beginning student and the parent.

Please take the following into consideration when signing up for the instrumental

program. Students will be required to practice daily at home and practice charts will be graded

weekly at lessons. Classes will meet for 30 minutes twice a week on a rotating basis and regular

lesson attendance is a MUST. Students are responsible for acquiring and completing all missed

class work due to instrumental class attendance. The students work very hard throughout the

year. Attendance at the Winter (Dec) and Spring (May) Concerts are mandatory as this is a

requirement of the course.

Once your child has turned in the registration form, they will be enrolled in the

class. You will be notified of successful enrollment with a welcome letter. Your child will

receive a schedule and class guidelines at the first lesson. Students will need their instruments

and books for every lesson.

Please purchase the appropriate method book for your child’s instrument level.

1st and 2nd year strings-----Essential Elements, book 1 w/CD

3rd year strings---------------Essential Elements, book 2 w/CD

1st year band-----------------Essential Elements, book 1 (get correct book- flute, sax etc)

2nd year band----------------Essential Elements, book 1 & 2 (book 2 needed after

completing book 1)

Percussion-------------------Essential Elements, Combined Percussion, book 1 (for

bells and snare drum)

If you have any questions please give us a call at school or email. Please remember it may take a

day or two to respond as we are teaching at three different schools. We look forward to teaching

your child instrumental music.

Dr. Dana Marie Semos-Strings Mrs. Kelli Ronning-Band

dsemos@aacps.org kronning@aacps.org

Enrollment forms are due on or before June 7, 2018

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Teriyaki Chicken w/Rice

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HamburgerCherry Blossom Chicken Salad

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Corn • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Pineapple

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Macaroni & Cheese w/Garlic Bread Stick

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Roasted Potatoes • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Mandarin Oranges

Taco Fiesta Beans • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Pears

Broccoli Normandy • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Mixed Fruit

Roasted Acorn Squash • Baby Carrots Mixed Green Salad • Peach Cup

Broccoli • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Baked Fruit

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Food & Nutrition ServicesFor questions or comments, contact us at 410-222-5900Menus subject to change. For more specific menu information, or to sign up for our Pre-Pay Option, contact your school’s Cafeteria Manager.

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SY 2017-–18

Lunch is only $2.75 and includes the following healthy choices:Lean Protein • Veggies* (steamed & fresh) • Fruits* (fresh & canned) • Whole Grain Breads & Rice • Milk (low fat or fat free)

Fruits Every Day Selections vary to create variety: Apples, Bananas, Cantaloupe, Craisins, Grapefruit, Honeydew, Kiwi, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raisins, Strawberries, Tangerines, Watermelon

Vegetables Every Day Selections vary to create variety: Bell Peppers, Broccoli Florets, Carrot Sticks, Cauliflower Florets, Celery Sticks, Cherry/Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber Coins, Peas, Summer Squash, Zucchini

*Up to two cups per day. Enjoy!

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JUNE 2018

School Meal Account Information:All prepaid account balances remain on the student’s account while the student is enrolled in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Monies remain with the students as they graduate to a higher grade and/or transfer to a different school in Anne Arundel County. In addition, refunds for withdrawing and graduating students will be completed at the school restaurant (cash register) upon request. Balances that remain on account after withdrawal/graduation will be available for refunds up to one calendar year after withdrawal/graduation. After such time, all monies remaining on account will revert back to AACPS in support of School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.

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