TERRAPIN TIMES

ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 2017

Welcome Back Arnold Families!

We are off to a terrific start! Students once again amaze me with their creativity, eagerness to learn, and flexibility with change. We are making our new space our own and working out all the kinks from

our move. Thank you to everyone for their patience and willingness to keep everyone safe.

This year we will continue our wellness school initiative by encouraging students to drink water and eat healthy. We have many food allergies at Arnold so you are more than welcome to bring a special

lunch just for your child and join us in the cafeteria.

We hope you can join us for our first PTA meeting Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00pm. We have a strong, supportive parent group who provides positive community events for all students at Arnold Ele-

mentary.

For communication, we share important information through our school website, monthly newsletter, phone/email messages, and weekly principal messages on Sunday evenings. Please make sure you

update your emergency contact information if anything has changed for this school year.

Together if we believe, we can achieve and excel! I eagerly look forward to another great year at

Arnold Elementary!

Sincerely,

Shauna Kauffman

Principal

BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, EXCEL!

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ARNOLD ELEM.

HEALTH ROOM NEWS

My name is Mandy Konig and I am the nurse for Arnold Elementary. I also work as a Nurse

Supervisor for the Broadneck and Severna Park clusters where I mentor and assist the current

nurses and School Health Staff. I have been a Pediatric Nurse for 29 years. I spent the first half

of my career at St. Agnes Hospital working in various Pediatric departments from General

Pediatrics to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and finally, the Pediatric Emergency Room. Once my

children began school, I took a position at St. Jane Frances School in Pasadena, MD as the

School Nurse. I worked there for 13 years until I took a job with Anne Arundel County in 2013.

Most recently, I was the School Nurse at both Nantucket ES and Crofton Meadows ES. I enjoy

working with children and I have a wealth of experience in Pediatrics. Please feel free to reach

out to me if there is anything I can help you with. I look forward to working with the children,

families, and staff of Arnold Elementary.

Nurse2052@aacps.org

410-544-1242

Communicating with your School Nurse

Parents/Guardians - Keep Your School Nurse Up to Date:

1. Be sure to inform your school nurse about your child’s health conditions or

other special health needs in order to plan for safe management at school. Chronic health conditions including but not limited to: asthma, seizures, diabetes or life threatening allergies.

2. Remember to provide your school nurse with current emergency contact

information.

3. Tell your school nurse if your child’s health condition interferes with school attendance.

4. Make sure to tell your school nurse about medications and medical

treatments your child requires during the school day.

5. Tell your school nurse about any changes in your child’s health or mobility status, or about any infectious disease.

6. Speak to the school nurse if you need to obtain information about health

insurance for your child.

Any questions or health related concerns? Please contact your School Nurse, Mandy Konig, RN at 410-544-1242 or nurse2052@aacps.org.

Working Together for a Safe

and Healthy School Year!

Anne Arundel County Department of Health School Health Services

1-2-3…Magic!

Parent Program

Every parent wants to raise children who are well-behaved and happy. 1-2-3 Magic offers simple steps to help parents manage the behavior of children from ages 2-12 years.

Through this video program, you will learn:

• How to reward good behavior so your children will listen • How to get your children to stop misbehaving • How to handle tantrums

This two-session program will be presented in Spanish by Misha Callahan, Bilingual Facilitator:

• Date/Time: Thursday, September 28 and Thursday, October 12 from 6-8 pm • Location: Belvedere Elementary, 360 Broadwater Rd, Arnold MD 21012 • Dinner will be provided. • Child care provided for children ages 3 to 12

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please form return to your child’s school counselor.

I will attend the 1-2-3 Magic Parent Program on Sept. 28 & Oct. 12.

Parent’s Name ______________________________________________

Children’s Names_____________________________________________

Phone Number ______________________________________________

School _____________________________________________________

How many people will attend? Adults _____ children _____

1-2-3 Magia

Taller de Padres

Todo padre desea criar hijos bien educados y felices. 1-2-3 Magia ofrece pasos sencillos para ayudar a los padres a manejar la conducta de sus hijos entre los 2 y 12 años.

A través de este video y presentación, aprenderán a:

• Cómo premiar la buena conducta de sus hijos • Cómo evitar que sus hijos se porten mal • Cómo manejar las rabietas

Las 2 sesiones las presentará en español Misha Callahan, Facilitadora Bilingüe:

• Fecha y hora: jueves, 28 de septiembre y jueves 12 de octubre de 6 a 8pm • Dónde: Escuela Primaria Belvedere, 360 Broadwater Rd, Arnold MD 21012 • Ofreceremos cena. • Ofreceremos cuidado de niños de 3 a 12 años.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Favor de devolver al consejero escolar. Please return to your child’s school counselor.

Sí, voy a asistir al taller de 1-2-3 Magia los jueves, 28 de septiembre y 12 de octubre.

Nombre de los padres ______________________________________________

Nombres de los estudiantes _____________________________________________

Número de teléfono ___________________________________________

Escuela _____________________________________________________

¿Cuántas personas van a asistir? Adultos ____ Niños ____

Office of School & Family Partnerships410-222-5414 | ttudor@aacps.org

www.aacps.org/family@SFPartnersAACPS

September 2017

Welcome Back to AACPS!The Importance of Routines:Comfortable and consistent routines bring easier mornings, smoother homework habits, and healthier bedtimes for everyone!o Start with a healthy breakfast and a

predictable morning schedule.o Get to school on time.o Make sure everything is ready the night

before.o Set up a regular homework time and

place.o Read together everyday.o Get plenty of sleep and exercise.

When parents are engaged and involved in school, their children:o have more regular school attendance.o have a more positive attitude toward school.o are more likely to do better in school.

How to be engaged and involved in school:o Know what your child is learning and studying. o Know the teachers’ expectations. o Read together for 20 minutes daily (through

middle school).o Attend parent/teacher conferences and school

events.

Volunteer opportunities:o Prepare classroom materials at home.o Help in the classroom, media center, with school

events or field trips.o Join a parent committee.

Remember to register to volunteer and ask how to log your hours!!

Family Involvement Conference

Saturday, November 18th, 2017Anne Arundel Community Collegeo 11 engaging breakout sessionso Keynote speakero Childcare provided on a limited basis

2016-2017Bruce Morgenstern

“For working tirelessly for the good of all citizens of Anne Arundel County”

June 2017Lauri Miller

Oak Hill Elementary “For being an exceptional PTO

president, volunteer, and person”

VOLUNTEEROF THE YEAR

VOLUNTEEROF THE MONTH

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of their parents.” – Jane D. Hull

Oficina de Asociaciones deEscuelas y Familias

410-222-5414 | ttudor@aacps.orgwww.aacps.org/family

@SFPartnersAACPS

Septiembre 2017¡Bienvenido de Nuevo a AACPS!La Importancia de las Rutinas:¡Las rutinas cómodas y constantes hacen las mañanas más fáciles, los hábitos más suaves de la tarea y la hora de acostarse más sana para cada todos!o Comience con un desayuno saludable y

un horario matutino predecible.o Lleguen a la escuela a tiempo.o Asegúrese de que todo esté listo la noche

anterior.o Establezcan una hora y lugar de tarea

regular.o Lean juntos todos los días.o Duerman mucho y hagan ejercicio.Cuando los padres están comprometidos y involucrados en la escuela, sus hijos:o tienen más regular la asistencia escolar .o tienen una actitud más positiva hacia la escuela.o son mas probables de hacer mejor en la escuela.Cómo comprometerse y participar en la escuela:o Sepan lo que su hijo está aprendiendo y

estudiando.o Conozcan las expectativas de los maestros.o Lean juntos durante 20 minutos diariamente (hasta

la escuela intermedia).o Asistan a las conferencias y eventos escolares de

padres/maestros.Oportunidades de Voluntariado:o Prepare materiales para el aula en su casa.o Ayuda en el aula, biblioteca, con eventos escolares

o excursiones.o Únase a un comité para padres.

¡Recuérdese de inscribirse para ser voluntario y pregunte cómo registrar sus horas!

Conferencia de Participación de Padres

Sábado 18 de noviembre de 2017Anne Arundel Community College

o 11 talleres de participacióno Discurso de Aperturao Habrá cuidado de niños disponible con

espacio limitado

2016-2017Bruce Morgenstern

“Por trabajar incansablemente por el bien de todos los ciudadanos del

Condado de Anne Arundel”

Junio 2017Lauri Miller

Escuela Primaria Oak Hill “Por ser una excepcional Presidenta

del PTO, voluntaria y persona”

VOLUNTARIODEL AÑO

VOLUNTARIO DEL MES

“Al final del día, la clave más abrumadora para el éxito de un niño es la participación positiva de sus padres.” – Jane D. Hull

Guarden la Fecha

Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms

On Friday, September 29, 2017, your child will bring home a Federal Impact Aid

Survey form. Please assist us by filling out the information requested on the form

by:

Elementary School – return the form to your child’s school (Arnold Elementary)

The U.S. Department of Education is now allowing a multiple child form.

Therefore, AACPS has designed a form that will allow two children’s names for

your convenience. Should you have more than two children, Please utilize a second

form that you can either obtain from school or download from the AACPS website

at www.aacps.org/students. Also, please note that the complete address of the

Parent/Guardian’s Employer if they work on Federal Property, the complete

address of the Federal Property on which they work, and each survey form

must be signed and dated by the Parent/Guardian. The Federal Impact Aid

Survey form for 2017-2018 will be available to download on September 29, 2017.

We will also be using our Connect-Ed Automated Telephone Notification System

to remind everyone about the significance of completing and returning this survey.

The school system receives approximately $2 million in funding from the Federal

government in support of our children after forms are processed.

Thank you in advance for your support and assistance. Should you have any

questions regarding this information, please call 410-222-5200

PLAN TO VOLUNTEER?

All volunteers are required to view the

Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse video and submit

their signed form to the main office. This is a one

time viewing that does not have to be done again.

The video can be seen on the AACPS WEB site.

Select “Families”, look for “School & Family Partner-

ship” on the right side, now select “Volunteer Pro-

gram Management” you will select “ Sexual Harass-

ment and Child Abuse presentation under the head-

ing “Volunteer Training”

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday4 5 6 7 8 Tasting of the Rainbow

Schools ClosedTeriyaki Chicken w/Rice

Hot DogTuna Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Crispy Chicken SandwichCheese Calzones

Taco Salad Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Taco w/Corn Chips

Chicken QuesadillaChef Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

PizzaFish Sandwich

Spicy Chicken Salad Hummus & Sunflower

Seeds ComboRoasted Pumpkin (L) • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • PeachesPeas • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • PearsBroccoli • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Mandarin OrangesCorn on the Cob (L) • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Pineapple

11 12 13 14 15Pancakes w/Sausage

Chicken FajitasGarden Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Taco w/Corn Chips

Garlic French Bread PizzaTuna Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Grilled Chicken SandwichItalian Sausage Pasta Bake

w/Garlic Bread Stick

Taco SaladCheese & Yogurt Combo

Chicken Drumstick w/Corn Muffin

BBQ Pork SandwichChef Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Stuffed Crust PizzaBaked Fish w/Mango Habanero Rice

Spicy Chicken Salad Hummus & Sunflower

Seeds ComboRoasted Butternut Squash (L) • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Mixed FruitTaco Fiesta Beans • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Baked Fruit

Kale • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Peaches

Oven Roasted Potatoes • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Pears

Broccoli Normandy • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Mandarin Oranges

18 19 20 21 22Popcorn Chicken w/Pretzel Rod

Macaroni & Cheese w/Garlic Bread Stick

Garden SaladCheese & Yogurt Combo

General TSO’s Beef w/Rice

Hot DogTuna Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Crispy Chicken SandwichLasagna w/Garlic Breadstick

Taco Salad Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Taco w/Corn Chips

CheeseburgerChef Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

PizzaFish Taco w/Mango Salsa

Spicy Chicken SaladHummus & Sunflower

Seeds ComboCorn • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • PineappleBroccoli • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Mixed FruitRoasted Pumpkin (L) • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Baked FruitCarrots • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • PeachesTaco Fiesta Beans • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Pears

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Pancakes w/Sausage

Chicken FajitasGarden Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Taco w/Corn Chips

Buffalo Chicken PizzaTuna Salad

Cheese & Yogurt Combo

Grilled Chicken SandwichParmesan Chicken Pasta Bake

Taco SaladCheese & Yogurt Combo

Chicken CheesteakBeef Dippers w/Rice

Chef SaladCheese & Yogurt Combo

Stuffed Crust PizzaBaked Fish w/Cilantro Lime Rice

Spicy Chicken SaladHummus & Sunflower

Seeds ComboOven Roasted Potatoes • Baby Carrots

Mixed Green Salad • Mandarin OrangesTaco Fiesta Beans • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Pineapple

Broccoli Normandy • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Mixed Fruit

Roasted Butternut Squash (L) • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Baked Fruit

Kale • Baby CarrotsMixed Green Salad • Peaches

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.

AACPS offers MyPaymentsPlus to manage your child’s meal account on-line.

Visit www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to register today.

Tune into Food for Thought on AACPS - TV:Channel 36 (Verizon) Channel 96 (Comcast & Broadstripe) HD Channel 996 (Comcast) HD Channel 496 (Broadstripe) HD Channel 1961 (Verizon ViOS)

It’s easy and convenient to apply for meal benefits for your child(ren). No need to complete a paper application.Go to https://applyformeals.aacps.org/ or scan the QR Code.

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

SEPTEMBER 2017

*Up to two cups per day. Enjoy!

Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week

Bagel, Banana Bread, Benefit Breakfast Bar, Berry Bread, Cereal (Cinnamon Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Chex, Fruity Cheerios, Golden Grahams, Multigrain Cheerios), Flip, Frudel, Graham Crackers, Mini Benefit Breakfast Bar, Mini Cinnis, Mini Loaf, Mini Muffin, Mini Oatmeal Bar, Mini Sweet Potato Roll, Muffin, Multi-Grain Breakfast Break, Oatmeal Bar, Pumpkin Bread, Sweet Potato Roll, Ultimate Breakfast Round, Zucchini Bread | Low Fat & Fat Free Milk, 100% Fruit Juice, Fruit

Breakfast $1.50

Interested in a few hours of work? Come join our team! Apply on line at www.aacps.org

Click – Join Our Team Click – APPLY NOW then select – Support Staff School-Based

Search – (type in Food) then Click on Temporary Food Service Worker 1 (Substitute) An equal opportunity employer

When you see an (L), this indicates locally

sourced produce!