The Arcola School District is looking for full-time custodial work this summer. Hours will be 6:30 am – 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Employment could turn into full-time afternoon shift (3 – 11 pm) once school starts if the individuals are interested (this is not required). Please contact Ken Vogt at 217-268-4963 or kvogt@arcolaschools.com if interested.
Any 2nd - 5th grader that signed up for Youth Volleyball Camp - Camp starts today after school and runs until 5:00 PM. You may pick up your child in the Jr. High gym at 5:00 PM. School lets out a 2:00 PM on Wednesday, but we can not start camp until 3:15. We will have high school players in the gym to supervise and play with the kids from 2:00 - 3:15 so you do not have to make special arrangements to get the kids back to the school for camp. If you have any questions please call the school or email Coach Hohlbauch at jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
REMINDER:Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the entry form and payment for the youth volleyball camp. https://5il.co/7jsf
Youth Athletic Camps - forms were sent home in Friday folders for a youth volleyball and a youth basketball camp. If your child would like to participate be sure and get those forms and payment turned in. Both camps are open to boys and girls.
Last week a flyer was sent home regarding a youth basketball camp for 3rd - 8th graders. This camp is being put on by both the High School girls and boys basketball teams and is open to any girl or boy in the the 3rd - 8th grade. If you did not get a form and would like one, please email ggisinger@arcolaschools.com.
Don't forget to check out the volleyball fundraiser. The fundraiser is set to close on Monday April 15th.
Check out the Arcola Volleyball Program fundraiser of Arcola athletic wear. You can't get to much Purple Rider gear can you? #ArcolaPride #PurpleRiders Orders can be placed online or through a volleyball player. If you order online and want one of the players to get credit for the order, be sure and include their name when asked for athlete name. The online store will close on April 15th. https://order.fancloth.com/c/482144
Scott's Law – If It's Flashing Move Over
Driver Education Instructors,
So far in 2019, 14 Illinois State Troopers have been hit by motorists while stopped on the side of the road, compared to eight incidents in calendar year 2018. The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police are working together to ensure all teen drivers, their parents, and families have the information they need to protect those who protect us. Scott's Law, also known as the Move Over Law, was named after Lieutenant Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scott's Law mandates that upon approaching any stationary vehicle with flashing emergency lights, including commercial trucks and cars, all approaching vehicles shall:
• reduce speed,
• change lanes if possible; and
• proceed with caution.
Any band student who participated in the Fannie May fundraiser your order will be ready for pick up on Monday, April 15th from 4-6 in the band room. Any questions please contact Kris Bott at 390-2271. Photo for attention.
IAR State testing starts tomorrow for 3rd - 6th grade students. Good luck to all students..be ready to GIVE THE TEST YOUR BEST.
Please feel free to share this press release for the Tim Ryan, "From Dope to Hope" event that is scheduled for April 16th.
https://5il.co/72z1
Check out the Arcola Volleyball Program fundraiser of Arcola athletic wear. You can't get to much Purple Rider gear can you? #ArcolaPride #PurpleRiders
Orders can be placed online or through a volleyball player. If you order online and want one of the players to get credit for the order, be sure and include their name when asked for athlete name. The online store will close on April 15th.
https://order.fancloth.com/c/482144
Ms. Anderson is selling Earth Day shirts for anyone that might be interested. Orders are due by 3/29/2019.
Ms. Anderson is selling Earth Day shirts for anyone that might be interested. Orders are due by 3/29/2019.
Check out the softball fundraiser items at the link below.
http://www.bodynsolesports.com/team-sales/arcola-softball
Menu change for Monday Feb 4th
Cheese Quesadilla
Salad
Fruit
milk
Attention Please parents/guardians of Arcola Elementary School Students!
During the week of March 11-15, 2019, All elementary students will engage in a one-time presentation given by a school counselor to discuss prevention of abuse, body safety and assertiveness. This is a State of Illinois mandated presentation for “Erin’s Law”.
Erin’s Law” requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches prevention of abuse, body safety and assertiveness.
If you DO NOT wish for your child to participate, please return the Erin’s Law permission slip provided by your child’s teacher. These are being sent home with your child. This slip is due February 28, 2019 ONLY IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE.
If you would like more information regarding Erin’s Law, please go to www.erinslaw.org, or call Mel Ashmore, Arcola School District Social Worker at (217) 268-4963, Option #3 and I would be glad to answer any questions for you.
Don't forget to order your Rise up Rider t-shirts.
Want another t-shirt to add to your Purple Rider collection and help with a great cause that can impact our students and our community? Arcola High School Rider Nation group is selling t-shirts to help create a positive, supportive climate throughout the entire school (and community). They are $15 and you can order them easily online! Orders are due January 31st and be ready for pick up February 15th. See Ms. Chovanec or Mrs. Phillips with any questions.
https://riseupriders19.itemorder.com/sale
PreK Round Up:
Each year, the Arcola School District and the Department of Early Childhood offer parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings are also provided free of charge. This year the event will be held on March 11th and 12th at the Arcola Center. See the attached flyers for more information.
Please join us for 2 FREE events hosted by our PreK program on January 28th. The first session will be from 8:00 - 10:00AM and the second session will run from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin, and his son, Casey, will provide parents and teachers with a dozen strategies that will eliminate defiance, disrespect, yelling, bullying, sibling fights and more that characterize our homes and classrooms. Kirk provides concrete, practical strategies that work with kids ages 2-22 in everyday situations to:
• Get your kids to listen the first time.
• Stop defiance, disrespect, and yelling.
• Stop whining, tantrums and sibling fights.
• Get kids off video games/screens without a fight.
• Create stress-free mornings, homework time and bedtime.
Visit http://celebratecalm.com/attend-live-events for a sneak peak of what you will experience. Arrive early for the special Q&A with Kirk (that begins 10 minutes prior to the workshop beginning).
Please be aware, the sign off of Rt. 133 will be off during the construction of the new maintenance shed. Anyone that turned in requests to have birthdays ran on the sign, those will still be ran on the Elementary sign by the circle drive.