Arcola E.S Wellness

It was a full house at our Mother’s Day and parent volunteer brunch. They brought delicious food, organized games, and sang songs! We ❤️ community!

Thank you to @UofMaryland and the @terpswbb for inviting our students to see the lady Terps basketball game today. Shout out to @CSconnect_MCPS for paying for our buses so students could have an incredible experience!

Fourth grade Gator Gathering to reinforce the student code of conduct. A team building activity was led by our incredible wellness trainer, @ArcolaWellnes. Nothing But Our Best Will Do!!!

Five Arcola students were chosen to attend @mcpdced’s Shop with a Cop at the Wheaton Target this morning. Students were given a $100 gift card to purchase holiday gifts. We are so grateful for Officers Beard, Brown, and Enendu for selecting Arcola students as recipients.

This morning Ms Gonzalez and @ArcolaWellnes hosted our parent coffee where we celebrated our families. Thank you to @MoCoDHHS for coming to speak to our parents about the free upcoming dental program for all 2nd & 3rd graders.

Last night we served food from @foodbankmetrodc to feed 188 families and 911 family members. Now our families will have food in time for the holidays! Thanks to my alma mater @BullisSchool for sending students to help distribute food too!

It warms my heart that our community partners make sure our student have a winter coat, hats and gloves. These kids have been grinning from ear to ear. We’ve distributed over 80 coats so far! One student was so excited bc he’s never had a hat before.

During our steering committee meeting this morning, we quickly summarized our last meeting and spent time looking at our community school budget. We brainstormed lots of exciting ways that we can support attendance, family engagement and academic success.

Our parent volunteers are always willing to lend a hand. We received complimentary water bottles for our students from @SNAPEd_MoCo so our student can stay hydrated at school. Parents counted them out and delivered them to classrooms. #ThankfulForVolunteers

The parents in our adult ESOL class planned a surprise birthday party for me today! I really love our community and am so lucky to play a small part in their experience at Arcola. Our community is incredible and so generous. Thank you! 😍

Mindfulness walk with fifth graders, time to stay healthy and connect with nature. @ArcolaES_CSL @eemajor @blessings4 @CSMCPS_Leader

The boys and girls are learning about empathy and are working on a project to create letters for children in the hospital in El Salvador. Great work by these kids, by creating a community of change we can achieve great things. @ArcolaES_CSL @eemajor @blessings4 @CSMCPS_Leader

Great exercise time with parents this week, helping to keep the community healthy. @ArcolaES_CSL @eemajor @blessings4 @CSMCPS_Leader

Making sure our students are nourished so they can succeed academically. Tonight we served 217 families (1,067 family members) food from @foodbankmetrodc. Shout out to my CSL team and high school volunteers for making this possible!

Tonight was the first night of the Dare to Be You program sponsored by @OfficialJSSA. Our families ate dinner together, got to know each other & discussed positive parenting techniques in small groups.

Continuing with the walking session this morning with the parents of the Arcola community, time to stay healthy, active and connected. @ArcolaES_CSL @eemajor @blessings4 @MCPS

Thank you Mr. Chica for sponsoring Arcola’s Chess Champions after school club! Our students are enjoying themselves.

This afternoon we met with DHHS Dental to make plans to provide select students with dental care at Arcola. Now they won’t miss school to go to the dentist’s office. Thank you to Dr. Boyce and her incredible team!

Extra, extra... read all about the exciting things happening at Arcola and in the community in October! secure.smore.com/n/v0tgh @CSconnect_MCPS @eemajor @blessings4 @ArcolaWellnes @MCPSBlueprint @CSMCPS_Leader @csspecialist53 @IELconnects @CommSchools @ThomasTaylorEdD

Mr. Chica, our wellness trainer, kicked off a new walking club with our parents this morning. A few raindrops didn’t keep our parents from engaging in physical activity! Way to go, Mr Chica!