From the Desk of Mr. Lee
e-Suggestion Box
Please feel free to e-mail me any time you have a thought, idea, notion or suggestion on how we might improve life at MacArthur. (stlee@d23.org) We are open to any and all input from parents that might improve the school, or be an added benefit to students and staff. All suggestions will be evaluated for maximum benefit to the entire school. In fact, just announcing this is a suggestion from a parent. Some suggestions may be implemented right away, some after some modification….and some not at all, depending on the overall benefit. So……….get a think’n!
Brown Bag Lunch
The “Brown Bag Lunch” is a parent meeting during the day in which information about middle school students or opportunities and programs at MacArthur are shared between administration and parents or community members. We meet at noon, usually the 2nd Wednesday of the month (or the same day as the Board of Education meeting) for about an hour in the Mac Conference room. As the title suggests, we meet over lunch, so bring your favorite sandwich and join us as often as you can. Our next few BBL’s will be December 10th, January 14th and February 11th. I hope to see you there and don’t forget the chips!
Student Drop off/Pick up
Just a reminder to all parents who drop off or pick up students at or near the main entrance of MacArthur, that you should only do so at CURBSIDE. I am observing more and more students exiting or entering vehicles from the second lane in the parking lot. This creates a very hazardous condition for both the students and your vehicle. Please remember to drop off and pick up students ONLY along the curb. YOU… do not want to be responsible for an injured student or a door that gets ripped off the car. The process my take a bit longer but it’s a lot safer for our kids and your vehicle.
Thanksgiving and more
As the holiday season approaches, it is always good to reflect on the things we have. It’s a great time of year to give thanks to the people around us who support and nurture us throughout the year and who give us joy! I want to thank you for all your support of staff and programs at MacArthur and wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Also, please be aware that we will be in school on Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving. The break begins on Wednesday, November 26th. Again, Happy Thanksgiving to all…even the turkeys!
Parent Access to grades 24/7
Just a reminder that you have 24/7 access to your child’s grades on-line. It is also a great way to check on homework and or long-term projects. Keep in mind that the final grade is usually a “weighted” grade. This means that homework, quizzes, test and project may account for a different percentage of the grade. Merely adding up the total points may not give you an accurate picture of the grade. Check with your individual teacher for the correct percentage for each category.
More Information
Remember to visit our website www.d23.org/macarthur for information regarding Mac news, upcoming dates and announcements. For additional information, please check your child’s backpack for teacher information and handouts each Friday.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s education, the people to contact first would be your child’s teacher/team. They can either answer your questions directly or point you in the right direction. Staff e-mail addresses are posted on the MacArthur web site.
Dates to Remember
November 26-28 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Yearbook
It is that time of year again. Order your yearbook today! Yearbooks will be on sale until Tuesday, November 25th. Yearbooks cost $28 each. Don't forget to also purchase your Year-In-Review for an additional $2.00. Additional order forms are available in the office and online on Mrs. Stavropoulos' website. Thank you for your support and enjoy the memories!
November 6th grade students of the Month
Cole Dammeier, Karlie Orlando, Karthik Ravi, Anthony Ryan, Jessica Schmiederer, April Shiel, and Isaac Soto.
7th Grade Students of First Quarter
The students were chosen based on the character attributes they display:
Legends Team
Marek Szczypta - effort, friendship
Kevin Lee - sense of humor, caring
Joey Szymanski - perseverance, initiative
Kristina Ilieva - effort, curiosity
Sarah Delaney - perseverance, patience
Iris Wenceslao - responsibility, manners
Heroes Team
Brien Martin-common sense, cooperation
Antonella Tenerelli-friendship, caring
Kamila Sikora-manners, friendship
Matthew Greenberg- organization, problem solving
Ariel Wegrzyniak- cooperation, initiative
Amanda Artwohl- effort, perseverance
7th Grade Girls Basketball
The 7th grade girl’s basketball team extended their winning streak to 4-0 on Thursday, November 6, against Cooper with a score of 22-14. Claire Schwaba and Elizabeth Smith were the MVP's of the game. Claire had 4 points, 2 steals, and 3 rebounds while Elizabeth had 2 points, 2 steals, and 4 rebounds. Renee Poulos added 10 points and 4 rebounds along with Kelsey Panfil who added 4 points and 5 rebounds and Angela Flynn who added 2 points and 2 rebounds.
The 7th grade girl’s basketball team extended their winning streak on November 12 to 5-0 beating Holmes 38-4. 10 out of the 12 players scored points and 9 out of the 12 players had at least 1 rebound. Claire Schwaba had 10 points, Renee Poulos had 6 points, Katie Quagliano, Angela Flynn and Emily Custer added 4 points each. Alexa Fishman, LIsa Norling, Paige Polgar, Elizabeth Smith and Jennifer Polgar all added 2 points each. Way to go girls!
8th Grade Girl’s Basketball
A big congratulations goes out to the 8th grade girls basketball team for their come from behind victory against Holmes Middle School. The Mac team trailed Holmes 16-10 in the third quarter but used an aggressive full court press to win 26-20. The Marauders outscored Holmes 16-4 over the last eight minutes to claim their first victory. The team had outstanding rebounding from Kelly Johnson and Darby Dammeier as well as scoring from Lisa Myszkowski with seven points, Maddy Hennesey with five, Jackie Resnick and Emily Madden scored two, and Kelly Johnson led the team with eight points. Congratulations Girls!!!!
7th Grade Boy’s Basketball
On November 6, Mac played their best game of the year and defeated Cooper 45-34. MacArthur’s point leaders were Matt Prazuch with 13; Jeremy Stephani,10; Bruce Ferraro, 7; Peter Janiszewski, 6; and Matt Torvik with 5. Overall the team played great defense and had great passing. Great job Marauders!
On Wednesday, November 12, MacArthur was victorious again beating Holmes 35-10. They were led early on by 3 quick baskets from Tony Augustine and played great team defense led by Brian Carmen and Sam Yoshino. Come on out to cheer MacArthur to victory.
8th Grade Boy's Basketball
The 8th grade boys won against Cooper on November 6, making their record 4 and 0. Mike Pink had 4 steals and helped close out the 4th quarter with 4 points. Mike Yoshino had 3 blocks, 2 steals, and 8 rebounds.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the boy’s basketball teams against Thomas on November 17. The 8th grade won giving them a record of 6 and 0. Joey Beaulieu lead the team with 8 points and 3 steals. Jim Olsen had another big game on the boards and finished with 6 points. Mike Yoshino and Vivek Shah had big games on defense and Mike had a few blocks. Go, Mac!!!
Basketball 2008 Schedule - First game at 4:00 pm
11/20 Boys @ London Girls @ Mac
11/24 Boys @ Friendship No Girls Game
12/1 Boys @ Mac Girls @ St. Peter
12/4 Boys @ River Trails Girls @ Mac
12/8 No Boys Game Girls @ Mac
12/10 Boys @ Mac Girls @ Lincoln
12/11 8th gr. Boys only - Barrington Tournament
12/13 8th gr. Boys only - Barrington Tournament
12/15 Boys @ Cooper No Girls Game
1/6 Boys @ Mac Girls @ London
1/8 Boys @ Holmes Girls @ Mac
Intramurals
Co-ed Volleyball Intramurals are starting. Come sharpen your skills at intramurals before the volleyball season begins. Check what day your grade is playing and come join us in the gym.
Monday 11/24 6/7 grade 3:00 pm
Monday 12/1 7/8 grade 7:00 am
Thursday 12/4 6/7 grade 7:00 am
Friday 12/19 7/8 grade 7:00 am
Tuesday 1/6 All 7:00 am
Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Mac the first week of December. Come to the LMC Monday, December 1 through Thursday, December 4, for the best selection of popular books available at bargain prices. The hours of the Book Fair will be 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. Shopping for books at the Book Fair is a good value for personal reading materials and a great way to complete holiday shopping for seasonal gifts! The MacArthur Book Fair is being held as a way to keep books important in our personal lives and the community of learners. Students, faculty and parents who read daily and consistently are more likely to be lifelong learners. Reading develops larger vocabularies, a greater knowledge of the world and high academic achievement. Research has shown that students who read independently everyday are better prepared for life's challenges that lie ahead and lead satisfying lives! We encourage everyone to shop the Book Fair and enjoy literacy!
Milk Tickets
Starting December 1, 2008, parents will be able to purchase a 20-punch milk card/ticket (green) for $11.00 for use in our lunch program. The purchase and use of these milk punch cards/tickets will work in the same manner as the lunch tickets. Tickets may be purchased in the morning hours from Ms. Rogers in the cafeteria.
Say Cheese
The "Say Cheese" club is sponsoring a Candy Cane Drive for the U.S.S. Roosevelt. If you are interested in spreading some cheer to sailors far away from home this holiday season, please bring boxes of candy canes or any type of other holiday candy to Mrs. Peckworth in room 202 by Tuesday, November 25. Boxes will be shipped on Wednesday. Please help us make the season brighter for Navy sailors serving in the Persian Gulf!
Happy Thanksgiving
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