ARCHWAY CICERO NEWS - 9/27/15
For more information, please refer to the school web site: www.ArchwayCicero.org or the PSO web site: www.CiceroPSO.org
There is also a list of helpful links at the end of this newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, Sept 29 - Singapore Math Night, 6:30pm-8pm

Mon, Oct 5 - 6pm, Love & Logic Seminar for Parents

Mon, Oct 5 - 8:15am, MPR, PSO General Meeting, Everyone Welcome!

Wed, Oct 7 - "Meet for Treats" at Dairy Queen

Thurs, Oct 8 - 8th Grade Parent Night with Erik Twist, time TBA

Fri, Oct 9 - Early release, Kona Ice on campus after school (11:35am Prep/Noon Archway)

Oct 12-16 - Fall Break, No School

Mon, Oct 19 - No School

Thurs, Oct 22 - Family Dinner Night @ Paradise Bakery

Fri, Oct 23 - Early release (11:35am Prep/Noon Archway) Kona Ice on campus after school

Thurs, Oct 29 - Picture retakes, more details to follow
 
Sat, Nov 7 - Cicero Oktoberfest, 6pm-10pm, SIGN-UP NOW! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!
 
Please Note: There will be Parent/Teacher Conferences the 3rd week of winter break: Jan 4-8, more details to come



THE GREAT CICERO PICNIC!

Thank you to all of the people who helped organize and execute this great event at the McCormick Stillman Train Park on Friday night. Special thanks goes to Michelle Nathan and The Cicero Dads' Club!


CONGRATULATIONS CHESS CLUB!

Congratulations to the Archway Cicero Chess Club. In last weekend's Twister Tournament, the team placed 6th out of 48 teams in the K-3 division. Team members were: Oliver Becker, Shaan Chokshi, Alexander Decorate, Conor Dunigan, Hunter Rice, Grantham and Camden Smith. In the competitive K-6 U600 division, Carter Rice was the sole representative from Archway Cicero but he earned the highest individual score from our school, 2.5 points and placing 21st of 74 in the division.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY 10/16 & SAVE $10!

If you are interested in volunteering your time, talent or treasure, please contact Natalia Solis, [email protected]

We are looking for help from those willing to gather auction donations. If you are a loyal customer at any restaurant, hair/nail salon, golf club, etc., please ask for a donation. Vendors love to help their loyal customers and they love giving back to the community. Please contact Ivonne Grantham Smith at [email protected]. She will send you a donation letter that has our tax ID (all donations are tax deductible). Thanks!

 
ARCHWAY CICERO WINTER CONCERT SERIES

The Archway Cicero Winter Concert Series is nine weeks away! Our Kindergarten-2nd grade concert is on December 2nd at 6pm in the Cicero Gymnatorium. The 3rd-5th graders will have their concert the following night, December 3rd at 6pm in the gymnatorium as well. The dress code for all concerts is in the Family Handbook on the school web site: Click Here - See Pg 45

The Dress Code is also attached below. Even though K-5 grade girls are permitted to wear low heels, our music teachers, Ms. McWilliams and Mr. Nardone do not recommend them. They prefer rubber soled flats since they are safer while walking upstairs, more comfortable and more silent while students walk on and off the stage.  Thank you! 


 LOVE AND LOGIC
October 5th, 6pm, PSO Room
Parents: Please enter through the the front office between 5:40pm-6pm. 

Great Hearts has found that Love and Logic is an effective method for helping children succeed. Parents can attend a free seminar to learn these techniques. Please sign-up if you can attend, as we have limited space: Click Here.
 
We also encourage you to sign up for weekly updates on "Love and Logic" and you'll receive tips by clicking this link and joining the "Insiders' Club" https://www.loveandlogic.com



ARCHWAY CICERO PRESENTS:
SINGAPORE MATH
Tues, Sept. 29
6:30pm-8pm, Archway Multipurpose Room

Jake Tawney, Director of Curricula at Great Hearts and mathematician extraordinaire, will lead a workshop on Singapore Mathematics. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the overall philosophy of our math curriculum. Specific topics covered in grades K-5 will be overviewed, allowing parents to see the development of the Singapore concepts and skills over the course of their child's time at Archway Cicero. Parents will be exposed to elements of Singapore Math that make it unique including the importance of number sense and mental math, the use of manipulatives and the use of bar models.
 

IF YOUR CHILD FORGETS TO BRING THEIR LUNCH...


The PSO provides lunch snacks for any student who is missing a lunch. When this occurs, a slip is sent home in the child's backpack informing the parent of the mistake and requesting $4 back to cover the food cost. These snacks are sometimes donated, but most often, they are purchased with PSO funds. Since the start of school, we have depleted our supply of snacks, yet we have only received payment for one student. We can no longer allow this to happen. Moving forward, we will be tracking missed lunches including when payment is made. After three lunches have been supplied with no payment, we will no longer supply lunch. We understand that mistakes are made and we want to continue offering the support. We never want a student to go without lunch. That being said though, we cannot continue to give food away. Thank you for your understanding.

Julie Caldwell
PSO President
[email protected] 

WAITING FOR YOUR VOLUNTEER CARD?


If you applied for your volunteer card in the Spring and haven't received it yet, please check with the front office: 480-424-1790. If they don't have it, please contact Great Hearts Human Resources at 602-438-7045, ext. 7 to inquire.

WE NEED YOU!

We are still looking for Lunch Leads for Thursdays and Fridays. If you can help, please email Donna Church at [email protected].
 
To Volunteer at LunchSign-Up Here 


COFFEE WITH THE HEADMASTER

Archway Cicero Headmaster, Matthew Vlahovich, will spend time with the parents of each homeroom class this year. He will share information about the school, his vision for the school and he'd like to hear from you and get to know you. These coffee meetings will take place 8am-9am in the PSO/Faculty Room on the following dates:

Home Room Number/Date:

KA/Sept 15
KB/Sept 17
KC/Sept 22
1A/Sept 24
1B/Sept 28
1C/Oct 1
2A/Oct 27
2B/Oct 29
2C/Nov 3
3A/Nov 5
3B/Nov 10
3C/Nov 12
4A/Nov 17
4B/Nov 19
4C/Nov 24
5A/Dec 8
5B/Dec 10
5C/Dec 15






SPECIAL OFFER 
FOR CICERO FAMILIES

Mountainside Fitness in the Pavilions Shopping Center (across Indian Bend from the school), is offering a special rate to Cicero families when they show their Cicero Volunteer Badge. Here's the deal*:
  • Monthly rate per individual: $34.85
  • No Contract - Month-to-Month, you do need to pay first and last month up front though
  • No fees (there is normally a $95 enrollment fee & $35 processing fee).
  • Access to 9 out of 11 clubs (Ice Den & Downtown Phx locations are not included).
  • 10 guest passes per member, Sunday is free guest day!
  • Great kids' zone and "Parents' Night Out" once per month - PLUS you'll get one FREE month of childcare when you sign up!

For more information please visit their web site: Click Here 

 
*This corporate deal is contingent upon 10 faculty/PSO members joining 



 LET'S MEET FOR TREATS! 
Come One, Come All!

The Cicero PSO is having our first "Meet For Treats" event to support the school. We are meeting at Dairy Queen on Scottsdale Rd. and Shea, starting at 2pm.

Come socialize or drop in and grab some ice cream after our Wednesday half day. Stop by either on the way home before homework, on the way to activities or even after dinner. Mention Cicero and they'll donate a portion of the proceeds.
 
  KONA ICE ON CAMPUS 10/9
Sugar-Free Option!

Reward your hard-working child with a snowcone after school. The Kona Ice truck will be parked outside after school on the north side, near the front office. Kona Ice donates a portion of it's profits to our school. Parents: Please do not use the front office as a pick-up point on Kona Ice days. Children must use normal pick-up locations. The front office is for emergency purposes only. 
 
Kona Ice has a sugar-free option too! Just be sure to request it when ordering. Upcoming dates: 10/9, 10/23 & 11/6
 
FAMILY DINNER NIGHT
Oct 22, 4pm-8pm
Paradise Bakery
Raintree Location, 14884 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, 85260

Come enjoy dinner out with other Cicero families or take it home to support our school! A portion of the proceeds from your dinner will go to our school. The last Family Dinner Night at Peter Piper Pizza raised more than $500 for Cicero!
 


ATHENAEUM 
FALL BREAK CAMP

Athenaeum Break Camp is designed for parents who want or need options for their K-6 students during school breaks. Athenaeum Break Camp is an enrichment week with time for play, learning, projects and activities - all in a fun "camp" atmosphere that will appeal to your K-6 student. With flexible packages and affordable pricing, Athenaeum Break Camp is the perfect choice for your school break!

For more information, contact your campus coordinator: [email protected]
or log onto the web site: Athenaeum Web Site

LAST CALL FOR CICERO SPIRIT WEAR!

The order deadline has been extended until Wednesday at noon. It's fall - don't forget to order those school-approved jackets!

Here is the link to order: Order Here

We have football jerseys, fleece jackets, T-shirts and visors available. Questions? Please email the Cicero Spiritwear Coordinators: Kathleen Anderson and Michelle Fingerman at  [email protected]

 
iPADS NEEDED


The new iPads are being released! Are you getting one? If so, please give us your old one. We are still in need of one more iPad, allowing us to have two for Prep and two for Archway to help out with the distribution of lunches. They can be used as long as they work! Please contact Donna Church at [email protected].
 

HELPFUL LINKS

Volunteer For Lunch -

Order School Lunches -

Online School Directory - 
New Families - New Family Link

Love and Logic -

After School Clubs -

Amazon Teacher Wish Lists -
Please check your class Shutterfly site or www.CiceroPSO.org
and look under "Shopping Program" for the lists.
 
Submit Photos for Yearbook -

Archway Cicero on Facebook -

To submit articles/photos for this newsletter -
[email protected]

Athletic Web Site -
www.ciceroprepathletics.com
Follow on Twitter - @CiceroAthletics 
 

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